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The median house price in Hurstville is $2.25m, with units at $780k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Hurstville has an estimated 35,292 residents, up from 31,162 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,130 people, or 13.3%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 996 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.0% of that increase. That puts 8,463 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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Evaluating demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside fresh addresses confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Hurstville is estimated to have a population of 35,292 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 4,130 residents (13.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 31,162 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident count of 34,791, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, with an extra 996 confirmed new addresses added post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 8,463 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The growth rate of 13.3% in the suburb of Hurstville since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (6.5%) and the state average, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. The expansion was mostly propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 93.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 unit. For locations where this data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age-specific growth rates derived from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes in the suburb of Hurstville, projections point to an expansion that exceeds the national median, with the population expected to grow by 5,543 individuals by 2041 using consolidated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 14.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
747 new dwellings have been approved in Hurstville over the past five years, an average of 149 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 130 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 81, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from statistical divisions, Hurstville has averaged approximately 149 new residential approvals annually, yielding about 747 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 75 approvals have been documented. Since approximately 4 new residents have been added per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand outstrips new building activity, which typically pushes prices upward and intensifies buyer rivalry, while these new dwellings carry an average build value of $435,000—slightly above regional averages—indicating a focus on premium construction.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $9.2 million have been logged this financial year, underscoring that the area remains predominantly residential. Of the incoming residential construction, 35.0% consists of detached houses and 65.0% is comprised of attached dwellings. This skew toward higher density projects offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The ratio stands at roughly 213 people for every dwelling approval, pointing to a growing market. Long-term forecasts indicate Hurstville will add 5,042 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. With current construction velocities, the supply of new homes looks set to comfortably satisfy demand, establishing favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond the current demographic forecasts.
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 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hurstville, worth an estimated $7.45 billion. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.8 billion. 7 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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An area's growth is often shaped by changes in public infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans. AreaSearch has identified 29 developments that are likely to influence the local area. Principal projects include Horizon Hurstville, 53-75 Forest Road Mixed Development, 108-124 Forest Road Residential Development, and Lotus Residence Hurstville, with key details provided in the list below.
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282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
Landmark Square Precinct (53-75 Forest Road)
Known as the Landmark Square Precinct, this urban renewal project involves the rezoning and redevelopment of a prominent site into a high-density mixed-use hub. The approved planning proposal allows for building heights up to 65 metres (approximately 20 storeys) and includes approximately 254 to 273 residential apartments, a hotel at the corner of Forest Road and Durham Street, and over 3,000 sqm of retail and commercial space. The project aims to establish a unique 'Eastern Bookend' for the Hurstville City Centre.
Horizon Hurstville
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom apartments above a mixed-use residential and retail setting. The project is delivered by The One Collection with Masscon involvement and DKO Architecture design, with resident amenities including gym, sauna, meditation deck, games room, social lounge and landscaped courtyards. The precinct includes an operating Woolworths supermarket and the planned St Clair Lane retail laneway. Sales remain active and completion is expected in late 2026.
9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved 6-18 storey mixed-use development comprising 349 apartments, 4,620sqm of commercial space, and 453 basement car spaces across 36,669sqm GFA. Currently offered for sale.
Sydney Metro - Future Sydenham to Hurstville Extension
A long-term proposal to extend the Sydney Metro M1 line south from Sydenham to Hurstville by converting two of the four tracks on the existing Illawarra line to driverless metro standards. The conversion would add eight new metro stations at Tempe, Arncliffe, Banksia, Rockdale, Kogarah, Carlton, Allawah and Hurstville, covering around 9 kilometres of track and increasing peak capacity between Hurstville and the Sydney CBD by up to 10 trains per hour. First proposed in 2014 as part of the southern sector conversion envisaged in Sydney's Rail Future, the project was reported to have been dropped in 2016 due to engineering challenges including platform geometry, freight train pathing, and the need for additional tunnels and a new stabling facility.As of 2026, Transport for NSW continues to describe Hurstville as a long-term option for metro but no funding, business case or active planning is in place. Current investment on the corridor is focused on heavy rail upgrades under the Rail Service Improvement Program, including the Hurstville Crossover Project and signalling and power supply works delivered by the Next Rail partnership of John Holland and Jacobs between Central and Hurstville. A new 2026 Sydney Trains timetable is also being introduced to deliver more frequent services on the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line.
Lotus Residence Hurstville
A $120 million luxury residential development by TQM Design & Construct featuring 126 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across two buildings connected by a podium (including one 13-storey tower and lower-rise elements). Includes premium Miele appliances, engineered stone benchtops, Parisi fixtures, private balconies, ground-floor retail/commercial spaces, two levels of basement parking, communal rooftop gardens with BBQ facilities, and Sydney's first resident-only private pet playground with dog park and grooming amenities. Located in the heart of Hurstville CBD, 7 minutes' walk to Hurstville Station and 5 minutes to Westfield Hurstville.
Metro Centre
A mixed-use development on the former Bing Lee site comprising a 14-storey high-rise with 219 residential apartments above ground-floor retail. The site was rezoned to B4 Mixed Use under Hurstville LEP Amendment No.13 (gazetted February 2019), with a maximum building height of 46.5 metres. A Voluntary Planning Agreement with Georges River Council includes a monetary contribution and dedication of land for road widening along the Forest Road frontage. Subsequent modifications (MOD2023/0151 and MOD2024/0156) refined the building footprint, facade, internal layout and unit mix.Construction is expected to commence following final determination of MOD2024/0156.
Hurstville Civic Precinct Master Plan
Comprehensive reimagining of Hurstville's civic precinct by Georges River Council to enhance community facilities, public spaces, and civic functions. The master plan envisions a series of civic squares, community facilities, and mixed residential and commercial infrastructure aimed at creating a modern civic heart for Hurstville with integrated public spaces and community amenities. Part of broader Hurstville Revitalisation Project to improve the town centre.
21,410 residents of Hurstville are employed, from a labour force of 22,077. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 71.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 29,426, 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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Hurstville is characterized by a workforce with high levels of education and a strong contingent in professional services, featuring a jobless rate of just 3.0% and an estimated 3.3% annual increase in jobs, based on AreaSearch compilation of statistical zone data. In March 2026, 21,410 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 1.1% below the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, while labor force participation was typical at 71.5% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a notable 33.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. There is a pronounced concentration of workers in accommodation & food, where the employment share is 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 5.1% of local employment, which is lower than the 8.9% found in Greater Sydney. The area is mostly residential and appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by the comparison of Census workers to the resident population. According to AreaSearch's compilation of SALM and ABS statistics for broader areas, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.3% and the labor force grow by 3.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. This differed from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment experienced a small decline. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide further context on expected future demand in Hurstville. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with the local industry layout to model future expansion. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment structure suggests Hurstville's jobs would grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted calculation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hurstville is $1,804 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $698 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,515 a year against an average of $59,415. 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 ATO data at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal earnings in the suburb of Hurstville sit below the national benchmark, with a median of $44,515 and an average of $59,415. These figures compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for WPI growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $49,109 and an average of $65,547 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census showed household incomes at the 53rd percentile ($1,804 weekly) and personal incomes at the 28th percentile.
The largest earnings category consists of 12,281 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 34.8% of the population, which matches the wider metropolitan pattern where this bracket comprises 30.9%. Affordability pressures are high, with only 79.9% of income left over, placing the area at the 48th percentile and within the 6th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hurstville had 10,530 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 30% detached houses and 62% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. 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 mix of housing in Hurstville at the time of the latest Census was 30.1% detached houses and 69.9% other property types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other property types in metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Hurstville lagged behind the metropolitan average at 24.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (26.4%) or rented (49.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was below the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $470 matched the metropolitan average of $470. On a national scale, mortgage outlays in Hurstville are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hurstville counted 10,530 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,926 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 73.4%, consisting of 31.7% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.5% single parents. The remaining 26.6% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 18.6% and group housing making up 8.0%. The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.8% of adults in Hurstville hold a university qualification, including 27.2% with a bachelor degree and 14.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,070 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,077 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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Levels of education in Hurstville are high compared to general averages, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This educational trend positions the locality well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education accounts for 22.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 9.5%. Enrollment rates in education are high, with 33.0% of residents registered in formal study.
This cohort includes 11.1% in higher education, 6.6% in primary school, and 5.3% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hurstville reaches 141 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 11,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 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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An analysis of public transport shows 141 transit stops operating in Hurstville, including both train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 47 distinct routes, which combine to support 11,819 passenger trips per week. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 122 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the main transport mode at 44%, followed by trains at 38% and buses at 10%. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per home, which is below the metropolitan average.
A significant 33.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures. The average frequency of service is 1,688 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 83 weekly trips per stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
84.4% of residents in Hurstville report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 show strong outcomes for Hurstville based on mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, which reveal a low incidence of common health issues across all age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 50% of the population, representing about 17,808 individuals. This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are diabetes and arthritis, affecting 4.1% and 3.7% of residents respectively, whereas 84.4% reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.1% of the population, representing 5,329 individuals. Health status among this older group is positive, with national benchmarks matching those of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
70.8% of Hurstville residents were born overseas and 80.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (44.1%) and English (6.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hurstville ranks as a highly multicultural community, with 70.8% of the population born outside Australia and 80.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 28.3%. However, the most distinct deviation from regional averages is in Hinduism, which represents 16.6% of the local population, compared to 5.2% in Greater Sydney. Looking at parent origins, the top three ancestries represented in Hurstville are Chinese at 44.1% (well above the metropolitan average of 8.4%), Other at 23.3% (above the regional average of 16.0%), and English at 6.9% (below the regional average of 19.0%).
Other ethnic concentrations differ from regional figures, with Macedonian at 1.9% in Hurstville compared to 0.4% regionally, Lebanese at 2.1% compared to 2.6% regionally, and Greek at 2.7% compared to 1.9% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hurstville is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.6% 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, Hurstville has a younger demographic than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hurstville has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (24.5%) and fewer aged 5 - 14 (7.4%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is also above the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 15.6% to 17.1% of the total population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.0% to 8.8% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 8.5% to 7.4%.
Demographic models suggest the age distribution will change by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to see the highest growth at 79%, adding 1,224 residents to total 2,777. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older represent 56% of the expected population growth, while the 35 to 44 age range is expected to decrease by 15.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hurstville
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 19 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 996 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (31,162 at the 2021 Census → 35,292 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 (SAL11971). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.