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The median house price in Glenhaven is $2.67m, with units at $1.68m. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Glenhaven has an estimated 6,632 residents. That puts 920 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Glenhaven has an estimated population of approximately 6,632, drawing on AreaSearch analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside post-Census validated address counts. This represents a gain of 13 people (0.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,619 people. This adjustment is based on an estimated resident population of 6,626 determined by AreaSearch from the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), coupled with 6 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With a population density of 919 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits closely in line with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
Net expansion across the area has been underpinned almost entirely by overseas migration, serving as virtually the single source of population increases over recent times. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections based on 2021 where coverage is absent. Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are extended across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. In light of these anticipated demographic transitions, the suburb of Glenhaven is tracking within the lower quartile of nationwide statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an overall expansion of 105 persons up to 2041, representing a 1.5% cumulative rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
60 new dwellings have been approved in Glenhaven over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals allocated from statistical area data show that Glenhaven has averaged approximately 12 residential dwellings approved annually, amounting to around 60 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 21 approvals have been documented. Amid local population contraction, incoming dwelling supply appears well-matched to demand, providing sound opportunities for purchasers, while an average expected construction cost of $1,164,000 per dwelling highlights developer focus on high-end, premium residential projects. Concurrently, $49,000 in commercial approvals has been registered during the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the market.
Per capita residential construction in Glenhaven sits 80.0% below regional average benchmarks across Greater Sydney, representing a substantially lower rate of building activity. Such constrained additions to housing stock tend to reinforce value and demand across the established property market. Activity is likewise suppressed relative to the national average, reflecting an established urban landscape and potential planning restrictions. Detached dwellings represent 67.0% of recent approvals while medium and high-density housing makes up 33.0%, illustrating an emerging assortment of medium-density formats that diversify accommodation options across different budgets, spanning classic family residences to compact choices. A ratio of 491 people per approved dwelling highlights the quiet, subdued nature of local construction activity. Forecasts indicate that Glenhaven will add 99 residents up to 2041, measured against the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing construction trajectories suggest that oncoming residential additions will comfortably satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling local demographic growth beyond current baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 99 current infrastructure and development projects close to Glenhaven, worth an estimated $59.8 billion. 36 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, planning strategies, and major projects exert a substantial influence over property market performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 distinct initiatives likely to affect the local area. Key undertakings include the Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026, the Castle Hill RSL Residential Lifestyle Development, Gilham St, Castle Hill, and Skyview Apartments Castle Hill, with the principal projects outlined below.
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Upgrade and Extension to the Carpark for Knightsbridge Shopping Centre
The project involves the upgrade and extension of the existing carpark at Knightsbridge Shopping Centre to support increased retail activity following the centre's recent refurbishment and the opening of a Woolworths Metro. It includes the construction of additional parking bays, a new Kiss and Drop area, and improved pedestrian access to enhance safety and community convenience in the Castle Hill area.
Dural Town Centre
Dural Town Centre is an approved neighbourhood shopping centre. The project features full-line Woolworths and ALDI supermarkets, a Dan Murphys liquor store, and over 20 specialty retailers. It also includes a large-format medical and allied health precinct, and a modern gym. A recent amending development application has sought the removal of the residential component to focus entirely on retail and commercial offerings.
Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026
The Hills Shire Council's multi-year infrastructure delivery program, with the 2024-25 plan centred on a $162.8 million capital works spend covering roads, parks, paths and community facilities across the rapidly growing Hills Shire. Major works include the $24.4 million four-laning of Annangrove Road between Withers and Windsor Roads, the $20.2 million Withers Road upgrade, and the $28.5 million Boundary Road transformation including a new bridge over Killarney Chain of Ponds Creek. Additional works include the Livvi's Place expansion at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex, a cycleway along Cattai Creek, and shared pathways along Norwest Boulevard.The 2025-26 Delivery Program 2025-2029 has since been adopted, and a draft 2026-27 Hills Shire Plan proposing a $268 million investment has been released for community feedback. Council continues to advocate for $207 million in NSW Government funding to address a critical infrastructure deficit in the Box Hill growth area.
Woodward Indoor Sports Complex
Australia's first Woodward destination, this world-class indoor action sports facility at Castle Towers spans three levels. It features specialized zones for skateboarding, BMX, scootering, parkour, snowboarding, and skiing, along with rock climbing and bouldering walls. The center includes a cafe and retail spaces, designed to foster community engagement and active lifestyles.
Skyview Apartments Castle Hill
ALAND is completing construction and rectification works on the former Toplace Skyview development at Castle Hill. The five-tower complex will deliver 964 apartments in total, including 532 build-to-rent units across Buildings C, D and E, which ALAND is completing after receivers KordaMentha appointed them in September 2024. The development also includes retail and mixed-use components opposite Castle Towers Shopping Centre. ALAND holds an iCIRT Gold rating and is working closely with Building Commission NSW throughout delivery.
Levande Hills Showground Retirement Village
Construction is underway on Levande Hills Showground, a premium retirement community comprising 217 independent living apartments across five mid-rise buildings in the Hills Showground precinct, adjacent to the Hills Showground Metro Station in Castle Hill. Delivered by Hindmarsh Construction and designed by CHROFI and Turf Design Studio, the development features one, two and three-bedroom apartments including penthouses, centred around a landscaped courtyard and clubhouse with bar and dining, indoor heated pool, gold-class cinema, residents workshop and games room, hair salon and neighbourhood shop.The project is being delivered in three stages, with Stage 1 (two buildings and the clubhouse) anticipated for completion in mid-2027.
Castle Towers Expansion
A major 1.1 billion dollar multi-stage redevelopment transforming Castle Towers into a premier town centre destination. The expansion includes 'The Village', a mixed-use lifestyle precinct featuring over 70 new retail brands, a 200-room luxury hotel designed by Woods Bagot, and a 12-storey A-grade commercial tower known as 2 Castle Street. Construction on a new lifestyle and sports precinct featuring brands like JD Sports and Lululemon commenced in January 2026, alongside a new 155-bay carpark.
Hills Showground East Precinct
A significant mixed-use development delivering 873 new dwellings across multiple residential buildings. The precinct integrates 3,500sqm of public open space, including a water play area and community gardens, with retail and commercial facilities. It is designed to provide seamless connectivity to the Hills Showground Metro Station as part of the wider Showground Station Precinct urban renewal.
3,393 residents of Glenhaven are employed, from a labour force of 3,444. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 62.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,465, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A well-qualified workforce characterizes Glenhaven, where professional services are strongly featured, unemployment sits at a minimal 1.5%, and employment conditions have remained comparatively stable over the trailing year according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,393, while the jobless rate sits 2.6% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney; however, workforce engagement trails noticeably, with a 62.0% participation rate against 68.9% across the broader metropolitan area. Census records also revealed that 52.0% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary industry sectors providing employment to local residents consist of health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and construction. In particular, construction demonstrates pronounced concentration, accounting for a resident employment share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents just 2.1% of employment relative to 5.3% regionally. Given the suburban character of the area, local employment capacity is relatively constrained, as demonstrated by the balance of Census working population compared to resident numbers. SALM and ABS data reviewed by AreaSearch across broader statistical geographies indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.1% while the labour force contracted by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force metrics both rise by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline in unemployment. Looking forward, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context regarding prospective labor demand in Glenhaven across five- and ten-year intervals. While aggregate nationwide employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral performance varies considerably. Mapping these industry-level expectations against Glenhaven's current workforce structure suggests local employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenhaven is $2,532 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $950 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,516 a year against an average of $112,670. The average runs 86% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO tax statistics for financial year 2023 at the postcode level, individual earnings in the suburb of Glenhaven place it among the highest brackets nationwide, with a median taxable income of $60,516 and an average of $112,670. These metrics compare to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying an observed Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 projects current levels to approximately $66,761 for median earnings and $124,298 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local household earnings in the 91st percentile, recording a weekly figure of $2,532.
In terms of earnings distribution, 32.0% of local earners (2,122 individuals) fall into the $4000+ bracket, in contrast to the regional trend where 30.9% sit between $1,500 - 2,999. Overall, 44.2% of residents receive upwards of $3,000 per week, reflecting a prosperous community that supports higher-end commercial services. Housing costs absorb 14.2% of income, resident disposable income ranks in the 91st percentile, and the SEIFA index places the locality in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenhaven had 2,249 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 2% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,080 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Glenhaven comprised 74.7% separate houses and 25.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), differing from the Sydney metro composition of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was notably elevated relative to metropolitan levels, reaching 48.7%, with remaining properties either being purchased with a mortgage (44.0%) or occupied by tenants (7.3%). Monthly mortgage repayments recorded a median of $3,080, well above the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while median weekly rent stood at $650 compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
Nationally, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are substantially higher than the $375 recorded nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenhaven counted 2,249 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 81.0% of all households, consisting of 42.8% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent households. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households representing 17.9% and group households accounting for 0.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which sits above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.4% of adults in Glenhaven hold a university qualification, including 25.1% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 273 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,109 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels show a lower incidence of tertiary qualifications, with 36.4% of residents holding a university degree compared to the SA3 benchmark of 46.4%, presenting clear scope for educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 25.1%, with postgraduate qualifications representing 8.0% and graduate diplomas standing at 3.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are well represented, with 30.7% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 13.0% with advanced diplomas and 17.7% holding certificates. Participation in study is relatively substantial, with 29.6% of the population presently undertaking formal education.
This comprises 10.0% attending secondary education, 9.5% enrolled in primary education, and 6.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glenhaven reaches 85 stops on 62 routes, timetabled for about 710 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit analysis identifies 85 operational public transport stops across Glenhaven, comprising bus connections. A total of 62 distinct routes service these locations, generating 712 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transport proximity is favorable, with residents living a typical distance of 164 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban nature of the area, most workers travel outward for work, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary mode at 92%. Vehicle availability averages 1.8 per residence, exceeding the regional benchmark, while 52.0% of residents recorded working from home at the 2021 Census (which may reflect pandemic-related conditions).
Transit schedules provide an average of 101 daily trips across the combined network, translating to around 8 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.6% of residents in Glenhaven report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Glenhaven reflect positive outcomes based on mortality benchmarks and chronic disease measures evaluated by AreaSearch, with younger demographics demonstrating very low rates of standard medical conditions. Coverage for private health insurance is particularly high, extending to approximately 71% of the overall population (4,728 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions among residents, affecting 10.1 and 6.1% of the population respectively, while 68.6% reported having no chronic medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.1% of the community (1,730 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. While senior health outcomes rank above average, they place lower nationally than the community's overall population health metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.5% of Glenhaven residents were born overseas and 15.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (22.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Glenhaven is higher than in most local markets, with 15.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 26.5% having been born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, comprising 69.4% of the population in Glenhaven, compared with 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the most common ancestries in Glenhaven are English at 27.7% (well above the 19.0% regional level), Australian at 22.4%, and Irish at 7.8%. Notable differences also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Lebanese ancestry representing 2.0% of Glenhaven (compared to 2.6% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Maltese at 1.4% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenhaven is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 22.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Glenhaven functions distinctly as a retirement and lifestyle enclave, as evidenced by its demographic structure. Older cohorts and retirees (65+) represent 26.1% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 14.9% against a 31.4% regional share. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 48 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 11 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census, while the national figure stood at 38. Since the Census, children and young adults (0 - 24) have increased from 30.3% of the community to an estimated 32.4%.
By 2041, senior age groups are projected to represent the majority of expansion, adding 431 residents (25%) to reach a total of 2,162, whereas younger adult and child cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenhaven
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,619 at the 2021 Census → 6,632 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11671). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.