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The median house price in Homebush (NSW) is $3.45m, with units at $665k. House values have moved 5.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Homebush (NSW) has an estimated 13,710 residents, up from 11,660 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,050 people, or 17.6%. Growth has averaged 4.0% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 540 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 6,688 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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An evaluation of broader regional ABS population revisions alongside validated new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Homebush (NSW) has an estimated population of around 13,710 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,050 people (17.6%) compared to the 11,660 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this from an estimated resident count of 13,708, established after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release and incorporating 540 validated new addresses added post-Census. With 6,687 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density ranks within the top 10% of areas nationally surveyed by AreaSearch, underscoring high demand for local land.
The suburb of Homebush (NSW) outpaced both the broader state and its SA4 region (6.7%) with its 17.6% expansion post-2021 Census, positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner. Recent population expansion has been powered largely by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 79.0% of total demographic gains. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 areas (issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) are utilized by AreaSearch, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections (issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year) where coverage is absent. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Forward-looking estimates place the suburb of Homebush (NSW) in the top quartile across the country for expansion, with combined SA2 projections pointing to an increase of 3,426 persons by 2041, corresponding to a 25.0% rise over the 16 years.
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554 new dwellings have been approved in Homebush (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 110 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 10% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, mapped from statistical area records, shows that Homebush records roughly 110 residential approvals per year, totaling an estimated 554 dwellings approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 6 logged in FY-25 to date. An influx averaging 13.8 people annually per completed dwelling throughout the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) highlights strong demand running well ahead of newly built stock, a dynamic typically intensifying buyer competition and supporting upward pricing pressure. New residential construction registers an average value of $663,000, pointing to development activity centered on the higher-end, premium tier.
Additionally, commercial development remains moderate, supported by $27.0 million in commercial approvals recorded during the current financial year. Relative to Greater Sydney, per-capita residential construction in Homebush sits at approximately 64%, placing it at the 57th percentile among nationally tracked locations, even with a recent acceleration in building volumes. These figures remain below the national benchmark, signaling an established urban market alongside potential development capacity limits. Higher-density and medium-density options dominate current supply, with townhouses or apartments comprising 90.0% of approvals versus 10.0% detached dwellings. This focus on compact housing delivers accessible price points catering to first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors, while a metric of around 248 people per approval captures a local market in transition. Long-term demographic modelling indicates an anticipated gain of 3,424 residents in Homebush by 2041 according to the newest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. While local residential construction activity currently aligns with forward growth estimates, expanding population numbers could result in stronger competition among prospective purchasers.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Homebush (NSW), worth an estimated $1.84 billion. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $80.4 billion. 25 are already under construction and 27 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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Major planning schemes and infrastructure works play a pivotal role in shaping local area growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 44 projects with potential local impacts, highlighted by Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program, Bridge Road Residences, 136 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Hotel, and Sydney Metro West - Sydney Olympic Park Station and Precinct, with key initiatives detailed below.
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Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program
The Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP) is a 198 million dollar NSW Government initiative revitalizing the 20km Parramatta Road corridor across six local government areas. The program delivers 32 infrastructure projects including over 10,000 new trees, separated cycleways, wider footpaths, and new urban plazas. Major works include the extension of Auburn Park, streetscape improvements in Homebush, and active transport links from Concord to the Bay Run. As of mid-2026, while many streetscape and public art components are complete, key infrastructure stages including pedestrian fencing and signalized crossing upgrades remain under construction in sections like Homebush.
Bridge Road Residences
80-apartment development offering 1-3 bedroom residences with contemporary design, landscaped gardens, and premium finishes. Developed by Ventus with construction by One Way Development & Construction. Located near transport and Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush.
21 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Development
A 25-storey mixed-use development involving the addition of 17 storeys to an approved 8-storey building (Building B), creating approximately 214 residential apartments in total across the site. Two other 8-storey buildings (A and C) are already complete. The development includes ground floor commercial and retail spaces, with 4 levels of basement parking providing 236 vehicle spaces. The project leverages the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy height increases and is supported by a Voluntary Planning Agreement.
136 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Hotel
IRIS Capital's first build-to-rent project, an approved mixed-use development at 136 Parramatta Road, Homebush comprising a hotel with 63 serviced and residential apartments and basement level car parking. Upper floor levels are designed to command views of the Sydney CBD. The site has an approved development application (DA2019.57) with a 2021 modification approving a change of use from serviced apartments to residential apartments plus minor associated physical changes. No confirmed construction start date has been publicly reported.
46-48 Henley Road Townhouses
Multi-dwelling residential proposal providing 11 townhouses across two detached multi-level buildings with basement parking. The development incorporates contemporary architectural design, private open space, and landscaping within the Strathfield LGA.
Burwood Culture House
A new arts and cultural precinct transforming the former Burwood Library car park on the corner of Conder Street and Railway Parade into a city-shaping community hub. Designed by CHROFI with Tyrrell Studio, the facility will include a theatre, studio, two multipurpose halls, a community lounge and a cafe. The surrounding new urban park will feature a public plaza, sloping green lawn, garden terrace, interactive water play, public art and landscaping. A 50-space underground Council car park will replace the displaced surface parking and connect underground to the adjacent 600-space Burwood Place car park.The project forms part of the broader Holdmark Burwood Place mixed-use precinct and is supported by a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Demolition and the first stage of construction commenced on 29 September 2025.
The Lofts III
Third and final development in The Lofts series by Landpearl, featuring 103 architecturally inspired apartments across 3 buildings with 3 retail spaces. Finalist in 2020 Urban Taskforce Development Awards. Mixed-use development with rooftop entertainment and landscaped gardens.
Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan
Council-led masterplan to guide renewal of the Strathfield Town Centre, including Strathfield Square and Strathfield Plaza precincts. Hassell leads the multi-disciplinary team preparing the draft masterplan. A Key Directions Report outlining ten key directions was publicly exhibited until July 2025 with submissions closed 18 July 2025. Focus areas include improved public spaces and pedestrian connections, a more vibrant retail and dining offer, integrated transport access, and a greener, more inclusive town centre. The final masterplan will inform any future amendments to the Strathfield Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan.
8,314 residents of Homebush (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 8,573. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 71.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,534, about 91% 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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Workforce data compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries shows Homebush is characterized by a well-educated labor base, significant professional services representation, and a low jobless rate of 3.0%. A total of 8,314 employed residents were recorded as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 1.1% below the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, accompanied by a labor participation rate of 71.9% relative to 68.9% regionally. Census returns also indicated that 45.1% of local workers performed their roles from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Locally resident workers are predominantly engaged across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance roles.
The professional & technical sector exhibits particular strength, capturing 1.3 times the regional average share. In contrast, construction accounts for 5.8% of employment locally compared to 8.6% across the broader region. While local jobs exist within the suburb, comparing the Census working population against local resident numbers suggests a substantial portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment. According to AreaSearch review of ABS and SALM statistical data, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw the local labor pool contract by 1.9% and overall employment decline by 1.6%, accompanied by a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% rise in its labor force, and a slight jobless rate decline. Sector-level employment trends from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor needs in Homebush across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these projections against the industry breakdown in Homebush indicates potential local employment gains of 7.0% across five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting model without local population adjustments).
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Median household income in Homebush (NSW) is $2,101 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $960 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,539 a year against an average of $68,707. 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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch show Homebush registered a median income of $52,539 and an average income of $68,707, running slightly above national results while tracking behind Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 suggests updated levels of roughly $57,961 (median) and $75,798 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household earnings, Census measures place Homebush around the 73rd percentile nationally. The most prominent income bracket contains 39.5% of earners receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,415 residents), aligning with the 30.9% share seen across the wider region.
While local accommodation expenses account for 20.4% of earnings, overall remuneration positions disposable income at the 65th percentile and places the suburb in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
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Homebush (NSW) had 4,399 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 12% detached houses and 82% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show the residential landscape in Homebush is heavily oriented toward high and medium density, with houses accounting for 12.3% of homes and other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) representing 87.7%, compared against 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright home ownership stood at 11.1%, trailing the broader Sydney metro proportion, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (31.2%) or leased by tenants (57.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs of $2,167 came in well below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, whereas median weekly rent was $470, identical to the Sydney metro level of $470.
In a nationwide context, Homebush records mortgage payments well above the Australian median of $1,863 and rents considerably higher than the national $375 baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Homebush (NSW) counted 4,399 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,172 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 68.0% of local living arrangements, made up of couples with children (29.2%), couples without children (28.2%), and single parent families (7.8%). Non-family households represent the remaining 32.0%, consisting of lone person households (20.9%) and group households (11.2%). With a median size of 2.5 people per home, households are slightly more compact than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.4% of adults in Homebush (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 35.6% with a bachelor degree and 19.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 8.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,321 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,074 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 profiles in Homebush stand well above broader state and national levels, with 57.4% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared with 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia, giving the area an advantage in skilled knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 35.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials comprise 19.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (8.3%). A significant 31.5% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 10.1% attending tertiary education, 6.8% enrolled in primary education, and 4.1% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Homebush (NSW) reaches 52 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 4,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Homebush is serviced by 52 active transport stops spanning train and bus modes, accommodating 19 separate routes that generate 4,418 weekly passenger trips. Network access is high, with typical distances of 179 meters to the closest transit stop. With the suburb functioning largely as a residential hub, outward travel is common; private vehicles serve 55% of journeys, followed by 32% by train and 6% by bus. Private vehicle ownership stands at 0.6 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 45.1% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions.
Public transport operations generate an average of 631 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 84 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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86.8% of residents in Homebush (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 compiled by AreaSearch show excellent results in Homebush across chronic illness rates and mortality data, characterized by very low incidence of common health issues across age brackets. Approximately 54% of the population (~7,417 people) maintains private health cover, compared to a 59.9% coverage rate across Greater Sydney. The top chronic conditions recorded among residents were asthma (3.6%) and diabetes (3.4%), whereas 86.8% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 74.6% benchmark for Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 7.1% of the locality (973 people), below the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney, with older residents displaying strong health metrics consistent with broader national standings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
70.8% of Homebush (NSW) residents were born overseas and 73.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.0%) and Indian (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Displaying high cultural diversity, 70.8% of Homebush residents were born overseas and 73.4% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most commonly practiced faith, representing 28.3% of the community. Hinduism exhibits a notable local concentration at 26.8%, substantially exceeding the 5.2% average across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral backgrounds in Homebush are Other at 24.1% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Chinese at 21.0% (versus 8.4% across the region), and Indian at 15.0% (above the 3.6% regional level). Other communities showing notable divergence include Korean residents at 7.8% (versus 1.1% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.1% (versus 1.8%), and Sri Lankan at 1.1% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Homebush (NSW) is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 45.2% 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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The demographic profile of Homebush is heavily weighted toward pre-family age groups. August 2026 data indicates young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 52.8% of the community, substantially higher than the 31.4% recorded across Greater Sydney, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 7.1% compared to 15.5% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 31, mirroring the 2021 Census result and sitting 6 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census, as well as below the national Census median of 38. The share of children and young adults (0 - 24) has shifted from 27.5% at the Census to an estimated 25.6%.
By 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to record the largest numerical expansion, rising by 993 (49%) to 3,008, while retiree and elderly cohorts are forecast to experience the fastest proportional growth, increasing 99% to 1,934.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Homebush (NSW)
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 13 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 Sep 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 — 540 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,660 at the 2021 Census → 13,710 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 (SAL11936). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.