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The median house price in Greenacre is $1.60m, with units at $832k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Greenacre has an estimated 27,650 residents, up from 26,314 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,336 people, or 5.1%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 3,716 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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Drawing from Australian Bureau of Statistics population updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Greenacre has an estimated resident cohort of 27,650 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,336 people (5.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 26,314 people. This adjustment is calculated based on a resident figure of 27,592, which AreaSearch projected after reviewing the ABS June 2025 Estimated Resident Population release, supplemented by 25 validated new addresses identified after the Census date.
Such a population size results in a density of 3,716 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quartile of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 5.1% in the suburb of Greenacre is within 2.0 percentage points of the state average of 7.1%, showcasing competitive growth dynamics. The expansion was largely propelled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for approximately 62.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied instead. The age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are projected forward for all regions from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Greenacre is projected to experience population expansion slightly under the national median, gaining 1,816 persons by 2041 according to collective SA2 data, which translates to a total increase of 6.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
634 new dwellings have been approved in Greenacre over the past five years, an average of 126 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 109 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 94, well below 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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Based on analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from regional statistical records, the suburb of Greenacre averaged approximately 126 yearly residential approvals, giving a total of about 634 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 87 approvals have been logged. Supply matches demand well under stable market conditions, with an average of 1.4 new residents per completed home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25. However, this ratio rose to 3.8 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising local demand and possible constraints on new supply.
Newly built homes carry an average construction value of $504,000, which reflects developer focus on higher-end, premium properties. In addition, commercial approvals valued at $9.2 million have been registered during this financial year, which highlights the predominantly residential profile of the area. Recent residential construction activity consists of 45.0% standalone houses and 55.0% medium-to-high density projects. This shift toward higher-density housing provides affordable points of entry and holds strong appeal for downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This patterns marks a clear departure from the current local housing profile, where standalone houses make up 63.0% of dwellings, reflecting a shortage of vacant residential land as well as evolving lifestyle preferences and demand for diverse housing types. The area exhibits low-density characteristics, averaging approximately 275 residents per approved dwelling. Looking forward, the suburb of Greenacre is projected to add 1,758 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, incoming residential supply is expected to satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially allowing population growth to outpace current forecasts.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Greenacre, worth an estimated $226 million. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.1 billion. 20 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a critical role in local performance. In total, 43 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential local impact. Notable initiatives include the Kevin Hill Roberts Park Community Hub, the Allum Park New Sports Amenities Building, the Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs, and the Compass Centre Redevelopment, with key details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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Kevin Hill Roberts Park Community Hub
New 1,000 square metre multi-purpose community facility in Greenacre comprising a 300 square metre Library and Knowledge Centre, 550 square metre multipurpose community centre with hall and meeting rooms, and 150 square metre shared foyer and amenities. Outdoor areas include a terrace connected to the hall and an outdoor reading room linked to the library, with landscaping, a new carpark and footpaths connecting to the Early Learning Centre, Greenacre Splash Park and Roberts Park Sporting Field.
Allum Park New Sports Amenities Building
Demolition of existing sports amenities buildings and design-construction of a new compliant, accessible single-storey sports amenities building at Allum Park. The new facility will provide modern and accessible amenities for players and spectators, enhancing the overall experience for families, sporting clubs and visitors while supporting healthier, active lifestyles and contributing to a stronger, more connected community.
Palms Village Redevelopment
Approved staged mixed-use redevelopment of The Palms Hotel site comprising a relocated pub, 56-room hotel, 92 apartments, 1,459 sqm of ground-floor commercial space, public domain improvements and 323 basement parking spaces. As of mid-2026 the approved development remains in Iris Capital's active development pipeline and the existing hotel continues operating while no major construction commencement has been publicly confirmed.
Greenacre Community Place Precinct Framework
Planning framework adopted by the City of Canterbury Bankstown at its June 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting to guide future development of the Greenacre Community Place precinct, located west of Waterloo Road. The framework identifies opportunities for improved recreation and open spaces and a potential future indoor recreation facility on the site of the former Greenacre Leisure and Aquatic Centre, which is undergoing decommissioning and remediation as part of the 2024/25 capital works program. The framework complements the new Roberts Park Community Hub (incorporating Greenacre Library and a multipurpose hall) and supports the function of the Greenacre Town Centre.Council may pursue an expression of interest process for community organisations to deliver outcomes identified in the framework.
Bankstown Exchange (Stage 1 - Bankstown Central Masterplan)
Bankstown Exchange is the initial phase of the 30-year Bankstown Central masterplan, creating a vibrant mixed-use destination. The project includes approximately 30,000 sqm of modern office space across three buildings, a new 'Eat Street' dining precinct, and 5,000 sqm of landscaped public space. It features a revitalized bus interchange to integrate with the Sydney Metro City and Southwest line. The development is designed to support the Bankstown Health and Education Innovation Precinct (BHEIP) and includes basement parking for 320 cars and 240 bicycles.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
Eden Residential Development
A completed residential development comprising fourteen spacious townhouses and five low-rise apartment buildings totaling approximately 192 units. The development features landscaped gardens, tree-lined roadways, paved paths with a central turning circle, and a large recreational area with communal BBQ facilities, timber shade shelters, and grassed lawns. The project was completed in multiple stages with Stage 2 finished in 2022 and Stage 3 completed by 2023.
Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs
Structural repairs and bank stabilization along Salt Pan Creek within the Cooks River catchment, affecting parts of Greenacre, Punchbowl, Belfield and nearby suburbs. Scope includes flood mitigation, stormwater channel rehabilitation, erosion control and environmental restoration works to improve waterway health and reduce flood risk.
10,392 residents of Greenacre are employed, from a labour force of 11,667. Unemployment sits at 10.9%, with participation at 54.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Greenacre features a capable labor pool that spans multiple industries and exhibits an unemployment rate of 10.9% alongside an estimated employment growth of 2.7% during the previous twelve months, according to AreaSearch’s compilation of statistical area information. On March 2026, the local labor force contained 10,392 individuals actively employed, while the local unemployment rate reached 6.8%, which sits 4.1 percentage points higher than the Greater Sydney average. The area’s workforce participation rate also falls behind the metropolitan benchmark, recording 54.4% against Greater Sydney’s 69.1%. Census survey results indicate that a large share of 35.1% of residents engage in remote work, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures on these figures should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a strong specialization in retail trade, with employment in this sector reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 7.2% of the workforce compared to the broader metropolitan average of 11.5%. The mismatch between the local working population and resident counts suggests that this residential enclave offers few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Review of SALM and ABS statistical data for the wider region indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 2.7% while the overall labor force expanded by 3.7%, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in unemployment. Long-term employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model future trends. Globally, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these trends to the local industry composition indicates that local employment could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, which serves as a simple weighted illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Greenacre is $1,449 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $495 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,971 a year against an average of $52,804. 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 postcode-level tax statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Greenacre earned a median income of $38,971 and an average income of $52,804. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would stand at roughly $42,993 for the median and $58,253 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual incomes at the 3rd percentile ($495 weekly), whereas household incomes ranked higher at the 32nd percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort accounts for 29.4% of residents (8,129 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which closely aligns with the Greater Sydney rate of 30.9% in the same bracket. Housing costs present a major challenge, leaving residents with only 77.6% of their income, which ranks in the 23rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Greenacre had 7,121 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 7% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,275 a month. Rent absorbs 29.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the residential mix in the suburb of Greenacre consisted of 63.3% standalone houses and 36.8% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative formats across Greater Sydney. Homeownership rates were higher than the metropolitan average at 31.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (34.7%) or tenants renting (33.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,275 was lower than the Greater Sydney average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to $470 across the metro area.
On a national scale, mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels sit above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Greenacre counted 7,121 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,483 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 15% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 79.7%, consisting of couples with children at 48.1%, couples without children at 15.0%, and single parents at 15.5%. The remaining 20.3% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 18.6% and group shared housing at 1.7%. The local median household size of 3.4 occupants is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.1% of adults in Greenacre hold a university qualification, including 17.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.1% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 8,900 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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 present challenges, with university completion rates at 25.1%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This profile highlights areas of need as well as opportunities for targeted educational programs. Among residents with tertiary degrees, Bachelor degrees account for 17.5%, postgraduate studies make up 6.4%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.2%. Technical and vocational skills are well represented, with 26.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 16.1%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 38.1% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group comprises 13.0% in primary schools, 11.3% in secondary schools, and 7.2% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Greenacre reaches 187 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Public transport options include 187 active stops throughout the suburb of Greenacre, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 28 separate routes that combine to offer 1,912 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is excellent, with residents living an average of 145 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 85%, followed by train travel at 7%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 35.1%, worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 273 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to about 10 weekly trips per active stop. The associated map indicates the 100 closest stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.1% of residents in Greenacre report no long-term health condition. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 are generally positive, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align with national averages. The incidence of common health issues is low among the general population, though it rises above national levels among older, higher-risk cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with only about 48% of the population (~13,238 people) holding coverage, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses in the region are diabetes and arthritis, affecting 6.1% and 5.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 76.1% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.0% of the community (4,147 people), and while health outcomes for these seniors present some difficulties, they rank lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.0% of Greenacre residents were born overseas and 71.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (29.3%) and Australian (12.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Greenacre ranks among the most culturally diverse locations in Australia, with 43.0% of its residents born outside the country and 71.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Islam is the most common religious affiliation, followed by 51.2% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups are Lebanese at 29.3% of the population (well above the regional average of 2.6%), Other ancestries at 26.3% (above the regional average of 16.0%), and Australian ancestry at 12.5% (lower than the regional average of 17.8%).
Other notable demographic differences include overrepresentation of Korean ancestry at 1.9% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Vietnamese ancestry at 2.5% (compared to 1.8% regionally), and Greek ancestry at 2.9% (compared to 1.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Greenacre is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.7% 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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With a median age of 33, the suburb of Greenacre is younger than Greater Sydney at 37 and Australia as a whole at 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher concentration of children aged 5 to 14 (15.8%) and a lower percentage of young adults aged 25 to 34 (12.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 15.1% to 16.7%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 16.8% to 15.8%. Projections for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to see the highest growth at 63%, adding 832 people to reach 2,160.
Aging trends are set to continue, with seniors aged 65 and older representing 65% of the projected population growth, while the youth cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Greenacre
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (26,314 at the 2021 Census → 27,650 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 May 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 (SAL11763). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.