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The median house price in Horningsea Park is $954k. House values have moved 1.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Horningsea Park has an estimated 3,834 residents, up from 3,673 at the 2021 Census — a change of 161 people, or 4.4%. 123 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,912 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 population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh street addresses verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Horningsea Park has a projected occupancy of approximately 3,834 residents as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 161 residents (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 3,673 residents. The calculation is derived from a resident headcount of 3,825, calculated by AreaSearch through analyzing the ABS's recent ERP release (June 2025) along with an extra 123 verified new addresses since the Census date.
This population size yields a density of 3,912 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas nationwide monitored by AreaSearch, showing that local land is in high demand. The suburb of Horningsea Park's 4.4% post-census growth rate trails the state average (7.1%) by 2.7 percentage points, representing solid local growth dynamics. Regional growth was mainly propelled by natural increase, which generated approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population increases in recent times, though all indicators such as overseas and interstate migration were positive. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For any SA2 sectors omitted from this collection, AreaSearch relies on SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base point. Year-on-year growth changes by age cohort from these data sources are applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Evaluating anticipated trends, a population rise slightly below the median of locations monitored by AreaSearch is expected, with the area projected to expand by 340 residents to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, indicating a total growth rate of 8.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in Horningsea Park over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential construction permits allocated from statistical area indicators, Horningsea Park averages roughly 7 new dwellings approved annually, amounting to a projected 39 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 28 approvals have been registered. With an average of 1.9 new occupants per year per completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local supply and demand appear balanced, encouraging steady market behavior, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $381,000. Compared to the broader Sydney metropolitan area, Horningsea Park exhibits far lower building permit volume (89.0% below the regional average per capita).
This shortage of incoming dwellings generally bolsters demand and valuations for existing properties, even though construction activity has accelerated in recent periods. This level is also below the national average, reflecting the established nature of the locality and suggesting potential regulatory controls. Local residential construction consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% medium-to-high density projects, preserving the area's established residential profile focused on spacious family properties. This represents a noticeable shift from the existing housing stock (which stands at 99.0% detached houses), showing the dwindling supply of building plots while responding to changing resident preferences and affordability issues. The area records approximately 306 people per residential permit, representing a low-intensity building market. Projecting forward, Horningsea Park is anticipated to add 331 residents up to 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Construction volume is keeping reasonable pace with the expected population increase, although purchasers might experience heightened rivalry as the resident base grows.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Horningsea Park, worth an estimated $100 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31 billion. 38 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as much as changes to regional public works, major construction projects, and zoning developments. In total, 4 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include the Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct, Bathla Group Croatia Avenue (164), Bathla Group Croatia Avenue (225), and the Dalma Holdings Shoptop Development, with the list below highlighting the ones most likely to be of significance.
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Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct
A $100 million expansion of the Carnes Hill Community and Recreation Precinct. Stage 1 includes a 25m indoor pool, a dedicated learn-to-swim pool, an indoor splashpad, a gymnasium, and health facilities. Following an Expressions of Interest process awarded in March 2026, the project is progressing through design finalization and development application. Future stages are planned to include an outdoor 50m competition pool and a multipurpose hall.
Edmondson Park Precinct Development
A 425-hectare urban renewal masterplan in Sydney South West Growth Area delivering approximately 8,000 homes. Major 2026 milestones include the completion of Precinct 9 civil works and the ongoing construction of the Edmondson Park High School (due 2027). Landcom is progressing 'Town Centre North' including a 100% Affordable Housing project on Croatia Avenue slated to start construction in early 2026. Urban Property Group's 'Chapter Place' is currently under construction with 106 terraces at Sites 1 and 2 Buchan Avenue scheduled for completion in Q4 2026.Frasers Property continues delivery at Ed.Square with the Foveaux Collection and Soho homes within the Central Park residential neighborhood.
Chapter Place Terraces
Construction is underway on 106 tri-level terrace homes (Lot 1: 43 terraces, Lot 2: 63 terraces) at Chapter Place, on Buchan Avenue in Edmondson Park. Developed and built by Urban Property Group and designed by Cox Architecture, the 3 and 4 bedroom terraces feature rooftop terraces, private entries and garages. This is the first stage of the broader $1.5 billion Chapter Place masterplan, which is planned to deliver up to 1,900 homes on a 51,634 square metre landholding around 800 metres from Edmondson Park Station.A previously approved townhouse scheme on a third nearby site has since been superseded by a larger apartment tower proposal now on public exhibition.
Edmondson Park High School
New public high school under construction for Edmondson Park. The project includes 40 permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, specialist learning hubs for science, performing arts, food technology, textiles and wood technology, a gymnasium, library, lecture theatre, canteen and landscaped grounds. Main structural works are complete with building commissioning, furniture installation and landscaping underway. Opening remains scheduled for Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub
The Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub is a retail and commercial development within the Western Sydney Parklands, located at 104 Fifteenth Avenue, West Hoxton. The project includes a supermarket, retail outlets, a service station, and a childcare centre, designed to provide essential services and approximately 130 jobs to the local community. It is situated along the 1 billion dollar Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade corridor. Recent activity in early 2026 includes applications for civil works like kerb, gutter, and stormwater infrastructure.
Edmondson Park Town Centre Expansion
Major mixed-use town centre development including Ed.Square by Frasers Property and The Edmondson Collection by ALAND. It features around 3,500 dwellings, 40,000sqm of retail space, over 120 shops, a Coles supermarket, Event Cinemas, and extensive community open space, providing comprehensive services and amenities directly adjacent to Edmondson Park railway station. Community input highlighted strong support for shared green spaces, outdoor seating, nature play and practical features like neutral facade colours.
Landcom Affordable Housing Block 24
58 new affordable rental apartments in a 9-storey building on Croatia Avenue within the Edmondson Park Town Centre North. 100% affordable housing for key workers and low-income families delivered in partnership with a community housing provider. Features cycle and car parking, sustainability measures as part of broader Edmondson Park development.
Austral Village
Redevelopment of the existing Austral Shopping Centre into a modern single-storey neighbourhood retail destination. The project features a 3,500 sqm full-line Coles supermarket, a Coles Liquorland, and approximately 2,150 sqm of specialty retail space across 17 tenancies, including medical and fitness suites. The development includes 301 at-grade car parking spaces and a 2,000 sqm pad site reserved for future community facilities to be acquired by Liverpool City Council.
2,374 residents of Horningsea Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,404. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 78.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,838, about 74% 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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Horningsea Park possesses a qualified labor pool distributed across various fields, a jobless rate of only 1.2%, and an estimated 4.9% increase in jobs over the past year, calculated from AreaSearch's compiled regional statistics. As of March 2026, 2,374 residents are employed, with the jobless rate sitting 2.9% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and workforce engagement is exceptionally high (78.1% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney). Census records indicate that a substantial 40.4% of employed locals worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area exhibits a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment proportion is 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 5.3% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This highly residential locality appears to contain few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of working residents with the local jobs footprint. Based on AreaSearch's assessment of SALM and ABS statistics gathered from surrounding statistical sectors, the 12-month timeframe saw a 4.9% expansion in employment alongside a 4.9% growth in the active workforce, with the total number of unemployed people remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National labor projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective local demand in Horningsea Park. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local industry profile to estimate employment trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution suggests local employment is set to rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Horningsea Park is $2,457 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $825 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,884 a year against an average of $68,830. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that personal earnings in Horningsea Park are slightly higher than the national median, showing a median value of $56,884 and an average value of $68,830. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $62,754 (median) and $75,933 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the highly competitive 89th percentile ($2,457 weekly), whereas personal earnings sit lower at the 54th percentile.
The figures show that the largest segment accounts for 37.7% of residents (1,445 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring wider metropolitan patterns where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Economic capacity is highlighted by the 36.0% of households that secure high weekly incomes above $3,000, which helps drive local retail spending. Elevated housing expenses absorb 16.8% of local income, but strong earnings ensure that disposable income remains at the 87th percentile, and the local SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Horningsea Park had 1,013 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,253 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential profile of Horningsea Park at the most recent Census consisted of 98.7% detached houses and 1.3% alternative housing types (including duplexes, apartments, and other residential structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Horningsea Park was behind the metropolitan average at 21.0%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (59.2%) or occupied by tenants (19.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was below the metropolitan benchmark at $2,253, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $530, compared to Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Horningsea Park are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Horningsea Park counted 1,013 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.5 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 8% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units comprise the vast majority of households at 90.8%, consisting of 60.0% couples raising children, 16.3% couples without children, and 13.6% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.2%, with single-person households at 8.1% and group shared arrangements representing 0.6% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.5 persons exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.6% of adults in Horningsea Park hold a university qualification, including 17.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,040 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 984 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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree attainment (22.6% of residents) falling well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This situation represents both a developmental hurdle and an opportunity for focused learning campaigns. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational training is highly prevalent, with 32.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (21.0%). Educational enrollment rates are remarkably high, with 34.4% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This comprises 11.8% in high school, 10.6% in primary school, and 6.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Horningsea Park reaches 20 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 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 2.1 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 transit assessment indicates there are 20 active transit access points operating within Horningsea Park, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 40 separate routes, which combine to deliver 1,073 passenger services each week. Access to transit is classified as excellent, with locals residing an average of 182 meters from their closest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, the majority of working residents travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 92%, and 5% traveling by train. Households own an average of 2.1 cars, which is above the metropolitan average.
A substantial 40.4% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; this may reflect transient conditions during COVID-19). Transit service frequency averages 153 runs daily across all active routes, which represents approximately 53 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.4% of residents in Horningsea Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.2% 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 demonstrate positive trends across Horningsea Park, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and long-term health issues, with younger demographics showing particularly low rates of typical medical conditions, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is quite high at approximately 54% of the population (~2,076 people). This compares to 59.9% across the Greater Sydney region. The most prevalent chronic health conditions reported among residents were asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.6 and 4.6% of the population, respectively, while 79.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 10.7% of the local population (410 people), which is lower than the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Health indicators for senior residents are better than average, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.4% of Horningsea Park residents were born overseas and 50.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.5%) and English (9.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Horningsea Park displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 39.4% of the population born outside Australia and 50.7% communicating in a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 57.7% of local residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is Islam, which accounts for 15.9% of the population, a figure significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding family backgrounds (parents' countries of birth), the primary groups in Horningsea Park are Other, accounting for 29.4% of the population (well above the metropolitan average of 16.0%), Australian, accounting for 13.5%, and English, accounting for 9.6% (substantially below the regional average of 19.0%).
Furthermore, there are significant deviations in the proportion of other cultural groups: Serbian heritage is highly overrepresented at 2.4% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Spanish at 1.2% (compared to 0.6%), and Croatian at 2.0% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Horningsea Park is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 31.2% 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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With a median age of 32 years, Horningsea Park's population is noticeably younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also well below the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (19.2%) but a smaller share of residents aged 25 - 34 (12.0%). The concentration of residents aged 15 - 24 is significantly higher than the national level of 12.7%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 5.4% to 6.8% of the population.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 age bracket has fallen from 15.3% to 14.3%. Projections suggest that the age structure of Horningsea Park will change considerably by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to grow the fastest, increasing by 131% and adding 155 residents to reach 274. The trend toward an older population profile is evident as residents aged 65 and over are expected to make up 66% of the overall projected growth, while declines are anticipated in the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Horningsea Park
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 Apr 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 — 123 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,673 at the 2021 Census → 3,834 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 (SAL11942). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.