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The median house price in Homebush West is $1.66m, with units at $635k. House values have moved -3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Homebush West has an estimated 9,786 residents, up from 9,108 at the 2021 Census — a change of 678 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 5,757 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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According to investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh locations confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Homebush West has a projected residency of approximately 9,786 individuals in May 2026. This represents a growth of 678 residents (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,108 individuals. This adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 9,785, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication alongside 59 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 5,756 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of nationwide territories evaluated by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 7.4% expansion rate of the suburb of Homebush West since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (6.6%) and the state, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. This population rise was mainly fueled by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 78.0% of the overall gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth rates segmented by age categories from these data pools are further applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to substantial growth in the top quarter of national statistical zones, with the suburb of Homebush West predicted to gain 2,702 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modeling, representing a total expansion of 27.6% over the 16 years.
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295 new dwellings have been approved in Homebush West over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics mapped from regional levels, Homebush West has averaged approximately 59 residential approvals annually, culminating in an estimated 295 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Throughout FY-26 to date, no approvals have been recorded. With an average influx of 1.3 additional occupants per new residence per year over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply and demand appear closely aligned, encouraging stable market conditions, with new completions carrying a mean construction value of $455,000—surpassing regional averages—indicating a focus on premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $5.4 million have been documented during the current financial year, which highlights the predominantly residential makeup of the area. Relative to Greater Sydney, Homebush West displays elevated construction activity (running 26.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period), ensuring diverse options for purchasers while helping maintain current real estate valuations. Residential additions comprise 6.0% freestanding houses and 94.0% semi-detached properties or apartments. This preference for higher-density housing delivers more affordable options and attracts individuals downsizing, property investors, and first-time buyers. The area maintains a ratio of roughly 105 people for each approved dwelling, pointing to a growing market. Demographic projections indicate that Homebush West will add 2,701 inhabitants by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may not keep pace with this demographic expansion, potentially intensifying rivalry among buyers and upward pressure on prices.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Homebush West, worth an estimated $4.86 billion. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $48.8 billion. 27 are already under construction and 29 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning actions, and development policies are major drivers of regional performance. In total, 15 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely local impact. Key initiatives include the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program, the Sydney Metro West - Sydney Olympic Park Station and Precinct, the 136 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Hotel, and the 21 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Development, with the subsequent list detailing the projects most relevant to the area.
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Sydney Metro West - Sydney Olympic Park Station and Precinct
The project involves the construction of a new underground metro station at Sydney Olympic Park as part of the Sydney Metro West line. This includes an Integrated Station Development (ISD) featuring three mixed-use towers up to 45 storeys. The August 2025 Amending Concept SSDA increased residential yield to approximately 507 apartments while removing the commercial office component. The precinct redevelopment includes 35,000 square meters of retail/commercial space and a new Central Urban Park. Station box excavation is complete, and as of April 2026, John Holland has commenced the Linewide work package including track laying and systems installation.The ISD delivery partner is expected to be announced in mid-2026, with the station targeting an opening in 2032.
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.
Ovation Quarter
Multi-stage master-planned development by AYMCI adjacent to Sydney Olympic Park, featuring luxury residential towers, retail precincts, community facilities, and public spaces. The initial stages, including Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire buildings totaling 421 apartments, have been completed and sold out. The overall development plans for approximately 3000 apartments, with further stages DA-approved and land being marketed.
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.
The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
Marlborough Rd, Homebush West
Amended plans for a $14-million apartment project, adapting for a split four-to-six-storey form with 47 units and a north-facing roof terrace.
80 Betty Cuthbert Drive Mixed-Use Development
Repurposing of a 5.9-hectare NSW Government-owned site in Lidcombe for mixed health, education, and residential uses. The site is subdivided into three lots: 3.16 hectares transferred to Homes NSW for 48 new homes including 18 social and affordable dwellings, an 8,900 square meter site for the MS Plus wellbeing centre which opened in March 2025, and a third site retained by the Government. Demolition of the former health facility is underway as of early 2026.
Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence at Wyatt Park. The project will deliver two additional indoor basketball courts, a gym, hot and cold recovery spaces, sport science and sports medicine areas, a film room, office and meeting rooms, player and spectator amenities, and associated access, parking and landscaping works. The centre is intended to support the Sydney Kings, Sydney Flames, Hoops Capital Academy and local community basketball pathways.
6,124 residents of Homebush West are employed, from a labour force of 6,366. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 75.2%. 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. 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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Homebush West boasts a highly qualified labor force, featuring a prominent share of professional services workers and a low jobless rate of 3.8%, based on AreaSearch compilations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,124, while the unemployment rate remained 0.3% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor market engagement was exceptionally high (75.2% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney). Census returns indicate that a significant 36.6% of working locals operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Primary fields of employment for residents include healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, along with professional & technical services. The locality is notably concentrated in retail trade, representing an employment proportion 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, building trades account for only 4.6% of the workforce, below the 8.6% recorded for Greater Sydney. Although local jobs are present in the vicinity, a large portion of the working population appears to travel outside the area for employment, based on the ratio of Census workers to the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographic areas, the labor force shrank by 3.0% and total employment dropped by 2.6% over the 12 months ending March 2026, which led to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Sydney registered a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion of its labor force, alongside a minor decrease. National occupational forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand for Homebush West. These estimates, projecting five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry structure to model growth trends. While nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary markedly across different sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local occupational mix suggests employment for residents should expand by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for comparison that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Homebush West is $1,952 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $860 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,828 a year against an average of $60,434. 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 most recent postcode ATO statistics published by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Homebush West earn a median income of $46,828 and an average of $60,434. These figures are below national averages, and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index inflation of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current calculations point to approximately $51,661 (median) and $66,671 (average) in March 2026. Census results indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Homebush West place near the 61st percentile across the nation.
Income groupings show that the largest segment of the population consists of 39.3% of residents (3,845 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional distribution where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Significant housing outlays absorb 20.6% of earnings, yet solid wages place disposable incomes in the 56th percentile, with the area ranking in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Homebush West had 3,243 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 5% detached houses and 93% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $431 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential characteristics in Homebush West at the time of the latest Census showed that freestanding houses made up 5.0% of the housing stock while 95.0% consisted of alternative formats such as semi-detached homes, flats, and other dwellings, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Homebush West was lower than the Sydney metropolitan level, standing at 8.7%, with the remaining dwellings occupied under mortgages (28.1%) or rented (63.1%). The median monthly home loan payment of residents was well below the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,000, and the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $431, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Homebush West exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Homebush West counted 3,243 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,484 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 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 66.6%, consisting of 30.7% couples with offspring, 25.9% couples without offspring, and 7.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.4% of the total, with single person households accounting for 22.2% and share houses representing 11.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.4% of adults in Homebush West hold a university qualification, including 32.6% with a bachelor degree and 19.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 8.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 469 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,082 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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Academic achievement in Homebush West is well above broader benchmarks, with 54.4% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This high level of education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (19.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways comprise 20.1% of qualifications for those aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (8.1%). Participation in study is notably high, with 36.2% of local residents actively enrolled in formal coursework.
This comprises 11.7% attending tertiary institutions, 7.6% in primary schools, and 4.9% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Homebush West reaches 18 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Trains 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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Analysis of public transit options indicates that 18 transit stops are active in Homebush West, featuring a combination of rail and bus services. These stops are served by 6 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 3,872 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 275 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode at 53%, followed by trains at 33% and buses at 6%. Car ownership stands at a mean of 0.6 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A high 36.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Average transit frequency is 553 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 215 weekly trips at each transit stop.
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87.2% of residents in Homebush West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% 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 metrics reflect positive outcomes across Homebush West, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, showing a low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 51% of the population (~4,977 individuals). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues reported locally were asthma and mental health conditions, affecting 3.6 and 3.5% of the population, respectively, while 87.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 7.8% of the local population (763 individuals), which is below the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older residents are strong, with national percentiles matching those of the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
73.6% of Homebush West residents were born overseas and 79.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (23.1%) and Indian (14.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Homebush West ranks among the most culturally diverse localities nationally, with 79.8% of the population communicating in a language other than English at home and 73.6% born outside Australia. Hinduism is the most common religious affiliation in Homebush West, accounting for 33.4% of residents. This compares to 5.2% in Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' birthplace), the three most common heritages in Homebush West are Other at 32.9% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Chinese at 23.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%, and Indian at 14.0%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.6%.
Furthermore, there are key variations in other ethnicities: Korean residents represent 4.2% of Homebush West (vs 1.1% across the region), Filipino residents represent 3.0% (vs 2.0%), and Sri Lankan residents make up 0.7% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Homebush West is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 43.3% 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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At 32 years, the median age in Homebush West is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also below the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Homebush West has a higher percentage of residents aged 25 - 34 (29.8%) but fewer individuals aged 55 - 64 (6.7%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 18.0% to 19.9% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort rose from 7.6% to 8.8%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 group decreased from 32.0% to 29.8% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 6.8% to 5.4%. Demographic models suggest the age structure in Homebush West will shift by 2041. The 45 to 54 group has the highest projected increase of 60%, adding 519 residents to total 1,381. The 0 to 4 group is projected to grow more slowly at 10%, adding only 52 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Homebush West
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 7 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 Aug 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 — 59 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,108 at the 2021 Census → 9,786 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 (SAL11937). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.