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The median house price in Hornsby Heights is $1.75m, with units at $1.49m. House values have moved 2.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Hornsby Heights has an estimated 6,549 residents, up from 6,354 at the 2021 Census — a change of 195 people, or 3.1%. That puts 641 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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Based on evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of Hornsby Heights is estimated to be approximately 6,549 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 195 people (3.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,354 people. The variation is derived from the resident population of 6,536, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 640 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per resident and potential capacity for additional development. The 3.1% growth of Hornsby Heights since census places it within 1.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.5%), showing competitive growth indicators. Population expansion for the area was majorly driven by overseas migration which accounted for approximately 56.99999999999999% of total population increases during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is employing the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age bracket from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projecting future population changes, an above median population growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 907 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, showing a rise of 13.7% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Hornsby Heights over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics, allocated from statistical area data, Hornsby Heights has seen approximately 14 dwellings receiving development approval annually, with an estimated 71 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 2 so far in FY-26. At an average of just 0.1 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choice while supporting potential for population growth above projections, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $502,000, showing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Additionally, $9.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, showing moderate levels of commercial development. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Hornsby Heights has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per resident while it ranks among the 15th percentile of areas assessed nationally, indicating somewhat limited buyer choices while boosting demand for established homes. This level is also below average nationally, showing the maturity of the area and pointing to possible planning restrictions. New development consists of 43.0% standalone homes and 57.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward compact living provides affordable entry options and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This demonstrates a major shift from the current housing mix (currently 98.0% houses), showing reduced availability of development sites and addressing changing lifestyle preferences and affordability requirements. The estimated count of 1088 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking forward, Hornsby Heights is projected to grow by 894 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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 37 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hornsby Heights, worth an estimated $37.3 billion. 6 are already under construction and 10 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 factors can affect the performance of an area as much as alterations to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes. In total, 6 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area. Principal projects include Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands, Mount Colah Station Upgrade, Arlington Heights Estate, and Berowra Valley National Park Northern Extension, with the list below highlighting those likely to be of greatest relevance.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Colah Station Upgrade
The Mount Colah Station Upgrade has delivered a new accessible footbridge with three lifts, upgraded station entries, improved paths of travel and platform resurfacing, replacing the former footbridge and removing many stairs. The project added a new family accessible toilet and ambulant toilet, upgraded power and services, and improved wayfinding signage, lighting, security and other station systems. Design and construction were delivered for Sydney Trains between March 2022 and August 2024 as part of broader accessibility improvements on the Main North rail line.
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.
Arlington Heights Estate
Boutique land release of 26 large residential lots in an elevated bushland setting on the northern edge of Mount Colah, completed in 2023-2024.
Berowra Valley National Park Northern Extension
Addition of about 120 hectares of bushland to the northern end of Berowra Valley National Park adjoining Mount Colah. The extension secures long term protection of endangered ecological communities and habitat, strengthens bushland corridors in the Berowra Creek catchment and improves local walking and recreation opportunities for nearby suburbs.
3,394 residents of Hornsby Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,591. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,420, about 83% 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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Hornsby Heights features a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector being especially prominent in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and 2.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,394 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.4% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly comparable to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Based on Census answers, a high 51.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account.
Primary employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. The area shows particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, retail trade is under-represented, with only 7.3% of Hornsby Heights's workforce compared to 9.3% in Greater Sydney. The area appears to provide limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 2.1% and the labour force expanded by 0.8%, leading the unemployment rate to drop by 1.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment dropped marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide further context into potential future demand within Hornsby Heights. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hornsby Heights's employment mix suggests local employment should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hornsby Heights is $2,699 a week (about $140,000 a year), with median personal income at $967 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,973 a year against an average of $72,738. 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 AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Hornsby Heights had a median income among taxpayers of $56,973 with the average level standing at $72,738. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,853 (median) and $80,245 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household incomes rank exceptionally at the 93rd percentile ($2,699 weekly).
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 28.2% of the community (1,846 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. A significant 45.0% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 94th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hornsby Heights had 2,069 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $620 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Hornsby Heights, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.5% houses and 2.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Hornsby Heights was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 40.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (50.2%) or rented (9.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $2,800, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $620, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Hornsby Heights's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hornsby Heights counted 2,069 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 13% 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 households constitute the majority at 86.1% of all households, containing 50.3% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.9%, with lone person households at 12.7% and group households representing 1.1% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.5% of adults in Hornsby Heights hold a university qualification, including 25.5% with a bachelor degree and 11.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 18.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 434 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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 experiences educational challenges, with university qualification levels (40.5%) considerably below the SA4 region average of 57.1%. This presents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees lead at 25.5%, followed by postgraduate credentials (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Trade and technical capabilities are prominent, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications – advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (18.9%). Educational enrolment is remarkably high, with 32.7% of residents currently participating in formal study. This includes 11.0% in primary schooling, 9.9% in secondary schooling, and 5.7% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hornsby Heights reaches 57 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 analysis reveals 57 active transport stops operating within Hornsby Heights comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 8 individual routes, collectively providing 362 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 163 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 10% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 51.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 51 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.0% of residents in Hornsby Heights report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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 outcomes data reveals excellent results throughout Hornsby Heights, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with younger age groups in particular experiencing very low rates of common health conditions, and the rate of private health insurance found to be very high at approximately 56% of the overall population (~3,645 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.5 and 7.2% of residents, respectively, while 72.0% reported being entirely free of medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,198 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.0% of Hornsby Heights residents were born overseas and 20.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.2%) and Australian (24.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hornsby Heights was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 20.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 31.0% born overseas. The main religion in Hornsby Heights was found to be Christianity, which makes up 48.8% of people in Hornsby Heights. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.7% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hornsby Heights are English, comprising 26.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 24.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Other, comprising 10.5% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Russian is notably overrepresented at 0.7% of Hornsby Heights (vs 0.4% regionally), South Australian at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and Korean at 0.8% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hornsby Heights is 42. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 19.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The 42-year median age in Hornsby Heights is significantly above Greater Sydney's average of 37 similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The 45 - 54 age group shows strong representation at 17.8% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 4.9%. This 45 - 54 concentration is well above the national 12.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.2% to 14.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 16.3% to 17.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 6.9% to 4.9% and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 13.6% to 12.5%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Hornsby Heights. Leading the demographic shift, the 55 to 64 group will grow by 28% (226 people), reaching 1,045 from 818. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hornsby Heights
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,354 at the 2021 Census → 6,549 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 (SAL11944). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.