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The median house price in Jamisontown is $1.20m, with units at $570k. House values have moved 7.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Jamisontown has an estimated 5,814 residents, up from 5,321 at the 2021 Census — a change of 493 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 51.0% of that increase. That puts 1,468 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 regional ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Jamisontown is calculated to have approximately 5,814 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents a net gain of 493 people (9.3%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 5,321 people. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident total of 5,796 determined from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 84 newly confirmed address points recorded after the Census. Consequently, local density stands at 1,468 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
With its 9.3% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the suburb of Jamisontown outperformed both the broader state and the SA4 region (6.3%), establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 51.0% of the overall population increase in recent times. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections pegged to a 2022 base year, turning to 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures (based on 2021) for locations not covered in the federal dataset. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these models are further projected across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2 projections, the suburb of Jamisontown is anticipated to register an expansion marginally below the Australian statistical area median, adding 246 persons by 2041, which corresponds to a cumulative 16-year increase of 3.9%.
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86 new dwellings have been approved in Jamisontown over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 47, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical area records processed by AreaSearch show that building approvals in Jamisontown have run at an annual rate of roughly 17 residential dwellings, accumulating approximately 86 approved residences across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 47 sanctioned during FY-25 to date. Over that 5 financial years span (between FY-21 and FY-25), population additions averaged 3 new residents per year per completed dwelling, creating an imbalance where demand outstrips supply, which generally drives up buyer competition and upward pricing pressure. Concurrently, estimated dwelling construction values average $296,000—under the regional standard—highlighting lower-cost building profiles for buyers.
The locality's predominantly domestic environment is further underscored by $2.1 million in commercial building approvals authorized throughout the current financial year. Per capita residential building volumes in Jamisontown reach roughly 75% of the Greater Sydney benchmark, placing the locality in the 78th percentile across the country, supported by an acceleration in building approvals in recent times. The composition of this development encompasses 77.0% detached houses alongside 23.0% medium and high-density housing options, reinforcing a conventional neighborhood setting focused on spacious housing suitable for family living. Reflecting approximately 132 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical traits of an expanding urban corridor. Forward demographic estimates indicate an additional 228 residents will call Jamisontown home by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at prevailing levels, residential supply should adequately accommodate incoming residents, creating favorable conditions for home seekers and potentially enabling growth rates above current population projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Jamisontown, worth an estimated $545 million. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.1 billion. 23 are already under construction and 28 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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Local infrastructure investment, capital projects, and regional planning initiatives represent critical drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 5 key development undertakings positioned to influence the district, most notably the Winter Sports World, Mulgoa Road Upgrade - Glenmore Parkway to Jeanette Street, Penrith Stadium Redevelopment, and the Mulgoa Road / Castlereagh Road Corridor Upgrade.
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Winter Sports World
Winter Sports World features a ski slope, hotel, and recreational facilities, planned for Jamisontown, generating significant economic impact.
Penrith Stadium Redevelopment
The Penrith Stadium Redevelopment is a 309 million dollar NSW Government project transforming the home ground of the Penrith Panthers into a modern 25,000-seat venue (with capacity for around 30,000 for concerts). Delivered by Infrastructure NSW with John Holland as construction partner and Populous as architect, the project includes a new multi-level western grandstand, refurbished eastern grandstand, four new 50-metre LED lighting towers, new scoreboards, upgraded media and broadcast facilities, four gender-inclusive change rooms, and a substantial increase in accessible seating and amenities.The surrounding precinct features a remodelled training field, multipurpose community courts, landscaped public spaces, basketball hoops, and improved pedestrian connections to support year-round community use. Demolition was completed in August 2025 and major construction has progressed rapidly, with the first eastern grandstand roof section installed in February 2026 and four lighting towers erected in April 2026. The project is supporting around 500 construction jobs and over 650 ongoing operational jobs, with completion targeted ahead of the 2027 NRL season. The venue was renamed Helloworld Stadium in March 2026 under a new naming rights agreement.
Nepean Hospital Redevelopment
A major expansion of Nepean Hospital to meet the needs of the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities. Stage 1 delivered a 14-storey clinical tower (2021). Stage 2 is currently in construction and involves a new 7-storey clinical building connecting to the Stage 1 tower. Key features of Stage 2 include a new Intensive Care Unit, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, renal dialysis, a new paediatric unit, and a dedicated Palliative Care Unit on Level 7. The project also delivered a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit (completed early 2026).As of March 2026, the building facade and main entry were unveiled, with works currently focused on internal fit-out and landscaping.
Rodley Place
Residential development providing modern apartments close to Penrith city centre with access to shopping, dining and transport options.
Perle at East Side Quarter
A $200 million luxury mixed-use development by James Place Group featuring 173 architecturally crafted homes including apartments, terrace houses, and penthouses. Located as Stage 4 within the East Side Quarter precinct, Perle offers resort-style amenities including a Palm Springs-inspired Level 6 rooftop infinity pool, state-of-the-art wellness centre with gym, yoga studio, sauna and steam room, 1,000 sqm lakefront dining precinct, private gardens, hotel-style concierge service, private dining facilities (The Perle Private Club), and beautifully landscaped paths by award-winning landscape architects OCULUS.The development features panoramic views of the Blue Mountains and lakefront. Construction commenced with the turning of soil ceremony in May 2025, with completion expected early 2027 to coincide with the opening of Western Sydney Airport. Built by Astina Group.
Mulgoa Road Upgrade - Glenmore Parkway to Jeanette Street
The NSW and Australian governments are upgrading and widening Mulgoa Road between Glenmore Parkway and Jeanette Street (Stage 2) to support current and future traffic demands and expected growth in western Sydney. The 850m upgrade replaces the roundabout at Glenmore Parkway with traffic signals and adds up to three lanes on approach roads with dedicated turning lanes. The project also delivers shared paths on both sides of the road, dedicated bus lanes, and an upgraded intersection at Spencer Street/Schoolhouse Road.Major construction commenced in early 2026 and is expected to be completed by 2029. The $250 million project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
Uniting Edinglassie Village Redevelopment
Stage 2 redevelopment by Uniting NSW.ACT to deliver 147 independent living apartments across 5 buildings in Emu Plains, complementing the existing 100-bed residential aged care home. The project features 29 affordable rental housing units, a clubroom, landscaped gardens, and shared access to existing amenities like a cafe and chapel. Construction commenced in September 2025 by Growthbuilt, with expected completion in the first half of 2027.
342-350 High Street Penrith Mixed Use Development
Mixed-use development approved by the Penrith Local Planning Panel on 19 April 2023 (DA21/0968). The proposal comprises two seven-storey buildings: Building A on High Street with ground floor retail and upper commercial levels, and Building B fronting John Cram Place with serviced apartments/residential. Subsequent Section 4.55 modifications were lodged in October 2024 (Mod24/0179 and Mod24/0186) adjusting layouts, basement parking, minor height to Building B, design refinements and staging. Marketing has commenced for strata commercial space via Raine & Horne Commercial Penrith.Estimated cost of works is approximately $20.43m.
3,320 residents of Jamisontown are employed, from a labour force of 3,402. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,281, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Jamisontown features a capable local workforce underpinned by solid representation across core essential service industries and a low jobless figure of 2.4%, according to aggregated statistical district metrics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 3,320, with local unemployment sitting 1.7% under the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while local labor participation closely tracked the Greater Sydney benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicated that 30.2% of workers performed their roles from home, a metric likely shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local resident employment is heavily concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Building and construction roles are particularly prominent, appearing at 1.7 times the wider metropolitan standard. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for merely 4.7% of Jamisontown's working population, noticeably trailing the 11.5% mark seen across Greater Sydney. Census measurements showing 0.7 jobs per resident underscore stronger-than-average local employment provision. According to an AreaSearch evaluation of Salm and ABS figures, compiled from larger statistical regions, the twelve months leading up to March 2026 saw a 2.1% decline in the labour force alongside a 2.1% drop in employment, which left the unemployment rate largely unchanged. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a matching 1.9% increase in the labour force, accompanied by a slight decline in unemployment. Insights from Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment outlooks for Mar-26 can help clarify anticipated future demand in Jamisontown. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been aligned with the local employment composition to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific estimates are applied to Jamisontown’s employment structure, local employment is expected to rise by 6.2% over five years and by 12.9% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is illustrative only and excludes local population projections.
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Median household income in Jamisontown is $1,538 a week (about $80,000 a year), with median personal income at $873 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,536 a year against an average of $66,924. 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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During financial year 2023, ATO postcode data processed by AreaSearch recorded a median income of $57,536 and an average income of $66,924 for taxpayers in the suburb of Jamisontown, mirroring nationwide averages while sitting below the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated earnings to roughly $63,474 (median) and $73,831 (average) by March 2026. According to the Census, individual weekly earnings rank in the 63rd percentile ($873 weekly), whereas total household earnings sit lower in the 37th percentile.
A substantial 34.1% of residents (1,982 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the wider regional proportion of 30.9%. With residents retaining only 81.4% of earnings after housing outlays, the area ranks in the 35th percentile, indicating substantial living cost challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Jamisontown had 2,172 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 26% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Jamisontown consists of 64.1% standalone houses and 35.9% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, and other structures, differing from the Sydney metro breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% non-detached homes. Outright property ownership matches the Sydney metro rate at 29.6%, while 32.5% of households carry a mortgage and 37.9% occupy rental housing. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,950, well under the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while typical weekly rent was $370 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
Across the country, Jamisontown's mortgage obligations sit above the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain beneath the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Jamisontown counted 2,172 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,373 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 63.6% of local living arrangements, consisting of 25.0% couples with offspring, 23.5% couples without dependent children, and 14.3% sole parent households. The remaining 36.4% comprises non-family residences, where single-person homes make up 33.6% and shared dwellings represent 2.7%. The typical household size is 2.3 people, remaining below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.6% of adults in Jamisontown hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 332 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 983 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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Tertiary educational attainment presents a key focal area for the community, with 16.6% holding university degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, offering a target for educational engagement. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications comprise 11.2%, postgraduate credentials account for 4.0%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.4%. In contrast, technical and vocational pathways are strongly represented, with 41.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, divided into advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificate-level awards (30.1%). A substantial 27.6% of local inhabitants are currently undertaking formal study. Within this student population, primary schooling accounts for 10.3%, secondary education encompasses 7.1%, and tertiary courses engage 3.7% of residents.
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Public transport in Jamisontown reaches 40 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 assessment of public transit indicates 40 operating bus stops situated across Jamisontown, supported by 30 distinct routes that generate 1,071 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with dwellings positioned an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Given its residential orientation, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 86% of travel, while 6% commute via train. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 vehicles per residence, and 30.2% of workers recorded working remotely at the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions. Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 153 trips per day, which translates to roughly 26 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.4% of residents in Jamisontown report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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Analyses of chronic disease incidence and mortality figures by AreaSearch point to health vulnerabilities in Jamisontown, where long-term conditions show notable presence among both older and younger age groups, while private medical coverage stands at approximately 53% of all residents (~3,104 people), slightly exceeding the typical SA2 area yet trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Mental health conditions (10.2%) and asthma (8.5%) rank as the most frequently identified chronic illnesses in the locality, whereas 66.4% of residents reported having no diagnosed conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 18.8% of the populace (1,093 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older cohorts recording health outcomes generally consistent with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Jamisontown is largely Australian-born, at 80.4% of residents, with 12.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (27.6%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural demographics in Jamisontown generally parallel wider regional benchmarks, with 80.4% of inhabitants born domestically, 88.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 87.8% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the leading religious affiliation at 59.3%, sitting higher than the 49.2% recorded throughout Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplaces, the most prominent ancestry backgrounds in Jamisontown are English at 27.8% (outpacing the regional figure of 19.0%), Australian at 27.6% (above the wider regional proportion of 17.8%), and Irish at 8.3%. Other distinct cultural representations include Maltese background at 1.4% (against 1.0% regionally), Samoan background at 0.5% (against 0.5% regionally), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Jamisontown is 38. 29.6% 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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Age distributions in Jamisontown align closely with metropolitan Sydney benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of only 3.3 percentage points across major age categories. The median age remains steady at an estimated 38 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census baseline and 1 year older than Greater Sydney's Census benchmark of 37. The most notable post-Census cohort shift occurred within the 25 - 44 age bracket, rising from 30.2% to an estimated 31.4%. Projections out to 2041 show senior cohorts (65+) driving future population gains, expanding by 301 residents (28%) to a total of 1,394, while young adults, children, and residents aged 25 - 44 are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Jamisontown
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 3 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 84 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,321 at the 2021 Census → 5,814 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 (SAL12009). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.