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The median house price in Hornsby is $1.85m, with units at $730k. House values have moved 1.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Hornsby has an estimated 23,627 residents, up from 22,462 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,165 people, or 5.2%. 162 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 2,833 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS updates alongside newly validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of Hornsby has an estimated population of approximately 23,627 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 22,462 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,165 people (5.2%). This figure is derived from an estimated resident population base of 23,591 following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 162 validated new addresses identified since the Census benchmark. The resulting population density stands at 2,833 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area in the upper quartile across locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
Outpacing the broader SA3 area's 4.6% increase, the suburb of Hornsby's 5.2% growth establishes it as a regional frontrunner. The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which generated roughly 83.0% of total recent population additions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, form the primary foundation for AreaSearch's SA2 forecasts, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections (2021 baseline) where necessary. Age-specific trajectory rates from these sources are likewise applied to all locations across the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Reflecting these demographic expectations, the suburb of Hornsby is anticipated to experience growth slightly beneath the national statistical area median, expanding by 2,093 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 modeling, which translates to an overall rise of 8.7% across the 16 years.
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313 new dwellings have been approved in Hornsby over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 67 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 51% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 38, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Hornsby has averaged roughly 62 residential building approvals annually, generating an estimated total of 313 dwellings across the last 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 38 approvals have been registered. With an average influx of merely 0.8 incoming residents per approved residence annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, residential supply is meeting or running ahead of local demand, preserving buyer selection and accommodating demographic expansion beyond base forecasts. Furthermore, newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $585,000—moderately higher than regional averages—reflecting an emphasis on higher-standard projects.
On the commercial front, approvals total $22.0 million during this financial year, pointing to moderate commercial building activity. On a per-capita basis, residential construction rates in Hornsby mirror Greater Sydney, contributing to balanced conditions that track broader metropolitan trends. Construction intensity remains below the Australian baseline, denoting an established urban setting with potential site availability limitations. Detached houses account for 51.0% of newly approved dwellings, while townhouses and apartments make up 49.0%, providing a diverse selection of housing products spanning entry-level medium density to larger family dwellings. Interestingly, the proportion of approved standalone houses noticeably exceeds the historical mix of 35.0% at Census, highlighting sustained appetite for low-density residences amidst wider urban densification. A ratio of approximately 331 residents per dwelling approval underlines the area's mature property pipeline. Moving forward, projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate that Hornsby will add 2,057 residents through to 2041. Although residential construction continues at a rate aligned with expected growth, intensifying population expansion may heighten competition among purchasers over time.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hornsby, worth an estimated $2.94 billion. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.4 billion. 5 are already under construction and 13 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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Strategic civic works, major redevelopments, and local planning frameworks play a central role in shaping the area's development trajectory. AreaSearch has monitored 16 key projects holding direct relevance for the locality. Prominent works include Hornsby Park, Twin Towers Hornsby, Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands, as well as the Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning, with primary local initiatives outlined below.
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Hornsby Park
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional bush parkland in Sydney's upper north shore. The first stage opened to the public in late March 2026, comprising the Crusher Plant Precinct (lawns, picnic shelters, electric BBQs, accessible toilets, free parking), the Southern Lookout providing fully accessible sweeping views into the volcanic quarry void, and the upgraded Heritage Steps linking the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre down into the precinct. Construction continues in stages, with future works including the Quarry Loop walking and cycling track, additional scenic lookouts, a bike jump and pump track, and the Old Mans Valley field of play.Longer term masterplan elements feature a freshwater quarry lake, wetlands cascade, lakeside amenities and an accessible lift to the quarry base. The masterplan was designed by Clouston Associates with Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 has been supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund.
Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning
Council's adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan has been implemented through the NSW Government's Hornsby Transport Oriented Development rezoning, which came into effect on 27 November 2024. The rezoning provides capacity for over 6,000 new homes, about 2,900 jobs, affordable housing contributions, new and upgraded open space, a new library, community centre, cultural and creative facilities, better walking and cycling links, and provisions for a new bus interchange. Development applications can now be lodged and assessed under the new planning controls.
Westfield Hornsby Transport Oriented Development
A major mixed-use redevelopment of Westfield Hornsby within the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct. Following finalised state-led rezoning, the project allows for approximately 6,000 new dwellings across multiple high-rise residential towers (reaching up to 53 storeys), alongside expanded retail, commercial spaces, and 2,900 new jobs. Key infrastructure includes a new public library, a Town Square, a new pedestrian overpass at Hornsby Station, and upgraded open spaces like Burdett Street Park.
Linea Apartments (94-98 George Street)
DA-approved mixed-use project within Hornsby town centre: demolition of existing structures and construction of a 13-14 storey building comprising approx. 76 residential units above three levels of commercial floorspace, with recent Section 4.55 modifications lodged in 2025.
Twin Towers Hornsby (Westside Gateway)
Mixed-use twin tower development comprising approximately 200 apartments across Tower A (9 storeys) and Tower B (19 storeys), set above a podium of retail and commercial floorspace totalling approximately 4,793 square metres. The project includes a rooftop terrace on Tower A, communal open space between towers, basement parking for approximately 362 vehicles, and the relocation of a heritage-listed house and retention of heritage facades along Peats Ferry Road. Located in Hornsby CBD adjacent to Hornsby Park and four minutes walk from Hornsby railway station.
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2 & 2A
NSW Government $300 million investment in new clinical services building, expanded Emergency Department, renal dialysis unit, chemotherapy unit, robotic pharmacy, and rooftop helipad. First public hospital in NSW with robotic pharmacy. Completed in 2022, Stage 2 includes new multi-storey clinical services building, expanded emergency department, new operating theatres, enhanced maternity services, and outpatient ambulatory care services.
M1 Pacific Motorway Northbound Capacity (Wahroonga To Mount Colah)
Addressing extreme congestion on M1 Pacific Motorway between North Connex portal and Mt Colah to improve traffic flow for over 90,000 daily vehicle movements.
Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional parkland. The project is being delivered in stages, with the Crusher Plant Precinct, Southern Lookout, and Heritage Steps opening in March 2026. Current works focus on the Old Mans Valley Field of Play, featuring a multi-purpose sporting field, bike pump and jump tracks, and new community facilities to support the growing population near the Hornsby Town Centre.
12,719 residents of Hornsby are employed, from a labour force of 13,643. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 68.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% 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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Workforce analysis by AreaSearch reveals that Hornsby features a well-educated labor pool with strong concentration in the technology industry, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 6.8% and year-on-year employment growth estimated at 4.3%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 12,719, while the local jobless rate sat 2.6% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, and labor market engagement was comparable to the metropolitan level of 68.9%. Census records showed 46.8% of workers operating from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Primary employment sectors for resident workers comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, alongside education & training.
The local workforce shows notable concentration in health care & social assistance, representing 1.3 times the regional average representation. Conversely, construction engages only 4.6% of local workers, lagging the 8.6% share observed across Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident workforce against locally based jobs indicates that a substantial proportion of workers commute outward for employment. According to ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch for the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment expanded by 4.3% alongside a 1.5% increase in the labor supply, driving a 2.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 1.9% and the labor force grew by 1.9%, paired with a slight reduction in joblessness. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context regarding prospective workforce requirements in Hornsby. Benchmarked against the area's industry profile over five- and ten-year horizons, these forecasts illustrate varying sectoral momentum against nationwide job growth expectations of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighted against Hornsby's industry distribution, projected local employment expansion reaches 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (representing a baseline occupational weighting without localized demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hornsby is $1,952 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $890 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,703 a year against an average of $74,248. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Hornsby recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $57,703 alongside an average of $74,248. While exceeding nationwide benchmarks, these earnings sit below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 elevates current modeled estimates to roughly $63,658 (median) and $81,910 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures at the Census, local earnings sit near the national 63rd percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is largest, accounting for 34.2% of residents (8,080 people), closely mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 30.9%. Even with housing obligations absorbing 18.5% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 59th percentile nationally, placing the suburb in the 8th decile for SEIFA income status.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hornsby had 8,664 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 35% detached houses and 59% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,240 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. 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 records indicate that the residential landscape in Hornsby consists of 35.3% separate houses and 64.7% medium-to-high density properties (including apartments, semi-detached residences, and other dwellings), differing noticeably from Greater Sydney's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 23.5%, tracking below metropolitan levels, with remaining tenures split between mortgaged properties (32.5%) and rental accommodation (44.0%). The median monthly mortgage commitment was $2,240 and median weekly rent was $440, both under the metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, local housing expenses remain elevated, with median mortgage repayments well above the Australian figure of $1,863 and rents exceeding the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hornsby counted 8,664 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,113 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 69.9% of local living arrangements, consisting of couples with children (34.1%), couples without children (24.0%), and single parent households (10.2%). Non-family living situations make up 30.1% of the total, with single-person residences representing 26.5% and shared group dwellings accounting for 3.6%. The typical household size of 2.5 people sits modestly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.2% of adults in Hornsby hold a university qualification, including 31.2% with a bachelor degree and 16.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 12.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 5,157 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 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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Higher education qualifications in Hornsby are exceptionally prevalent, with 50.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, substantially outperforming the 30.4% national and 32.2% NSW benchmarks. This educational profile underpins significant competitive capacity in skilled sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate awards (16.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials account for 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificate programs (12.5%). Student participation is substantial throughout the community, with 30.3% of the population actively enrolled in educational programs.
This cohort includes 9.2% attending primary school, 7.0% engaged in higher education, and 6.4% in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hornsby reaches 154 stops on 59 routes, timetabled for about 5,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Hornsby is supported by 154 active transit stops across railway and bus networks. These facilities are served by 59 distinct routes delivering 4,957 weekly transit services. Proximity to transit is favorable, with residents living an average of 202 meters from their closest boarding point. In this predominantly residential district, outbound commuting is typical, led by private vehicles at 59%, rail travel at 24%, and pedestrian commuting at 10%. Vehicle ownership registers at 0.7 per household, trailing regional benchmarks. Remote working accounted for 46.8% of residents at the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules provide an average of 708 services daily across the entire network, representing roughly 32 weekly journeys per stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.0% of residents in Hornsby report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.3% 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 evaluated by AreaSearch indicate favorable wellbeing across Hornsby, evidenced by low chronic illness prevalence and subdued mortality rates across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 56% of the local population (~13,294 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and asthma constitute the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 6.6 and 5.9% of residents, while 77.0% reported no diagnosed medical issues, exceeding Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health indicators with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over total 3,662 individuals (15.5%), exhibiting solid health metrics that track general national health benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.8% of Hornsby residents were born overseas and 52.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.0%) and English (16.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Hornsby, where 52.8% of households speak a non-English language at home and 53.8% of the community was born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 39.0% of local residents. Hinduism displays the most prominent concentration relative to metropolitan norms, accounting for 10.6% of residents versus 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental lineage, the three most prominent ancestry groups are Chinese at 19.0% (notably higher than the 8.4% regional share), Other at 17.6%, and English at 16.4%. Distinct variations also appear across other demographic groups, including Korean representation at 3.1% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Filipino at 2.9% (vs 2.0%), and Russian at 0.9% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hornsby is 38. 28.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic age distributions in Hornsby align closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum variance of only 2.9 percentage points across broad age tiers. The estimated median age stands at 38 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census and 1 year above the metropolitan median of 37 at that point. Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest expansion will occur within the senior demographic (65+), adding 1,519 residents (41%) to reach 5,181. Conversely, contractions are anticipated across young to middle-aged adult cohorts as well as younger demographics and children over this timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hornsby
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 | May 2026 5 months ago all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 162 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,462 at the 2021 Census → 23,627 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 (SAL11943). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.