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The median house price in Kellyville Ridge is $1.61m, with units at $582k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Kellyville Ridge has an estimated 11,462 residents, up from 10,890 at the 2021 Census — a change of 572 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 4,230 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 evaluations combining post-Census validated addresses with updated ABS regional data, the suburb of Kellyville Ridge reaches an estimated population of approximately 11,462 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 10,890 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 572 people (5.3%). This figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 11,461 calculated by AreaSearch from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, alongside 41 newly confirmed addresses post-dating the Census. The suburb exhibits a high population density of 4,229 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of AreaSearch's nationwide assessments and highlighting intense competition for residential land.
Expanding by 5.3% post-census, the suburb of Kellyville Ridge trails the broader state benchmark (7.3%) by only 2.0 percentage points, underscoring solid demographic expansion. International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 73.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia release, which establishes 2022 as its baseline year for SA2 locations. In areas where this coverage is unavailable, AreaSearch relies on SA2 projections published by the NSW State Government in 2022, grounded on a 2021 baseline. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these models are subsequently applied across all regions spanning 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, demographic forecasts point toward lower quartile national growth, with the suburb of Kellyville Ridge projected to add 86 persons through to 2041 under aggregated SA2 calculations, representing an overall gain of 0.7% across the 16 years.
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67 new dwellings have been approved in Kellyville Ridge over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Kellyville Ridge averages roughly 13 residential approvals annually, delivering approximately 67 dwellings across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 3 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area recorded an average of 9.3 incoming residents for each newly constructed residence, creating an imbalance where local demand substantially outstrips fresh supply, typically driving property values higher and intensifying competition. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $861,000, underscoring a pipeline oriented toward high-end residential property.
Concurrently, $1.4 million in commercial development approvals was registered in the current financial year, pointing to a subdued commercial pipeline. Residential development in Kellyville Ridge tracks well below the pace observed across Greater Sydney. This restricted volume of new housing construction generally underpins market valuations and sustained demand for established dwellings. Construction volumes similarly fall short of the national benchmark, reflecting the mature character of the suburb alongside probable planning constraints. Within the incoming pipeline, detached houses represent 33.0% of approvals, with townhouses or apartments comprising 67.0%. This emphasis on medium-to-high density housing introduces more accessible entry price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This marks a notable pivot from the prevailing residential stock (85.0% separate houses), indicating both site scarcity and evolving buyer preferences. Furthermore, the ratio of approximately 3258 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a highly established residential market. Projections indicate that Kellyville Ridge will expand by 85 residents through to 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. Assuming existing construction volumes persist, newly delivered housing stock appears well-positioned to satisfy upcoming demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population gains above current baseline expectations.
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 76 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kellyville Ridge, worth an estimated $45.5 billion. 31 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Infrastructure investments, major civic projects, and regional planning programs are fundamental drivers of community performance. AreaSearch has identified a collection of 13 key developments likely to influence the local area. Prominent initiatives include The Ponds High School Upgrade, Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion, The Ponds Shopping Centre, and The Ponds, with specific priority projects cataloged in the following summary.
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Rouse Hill Hospital
The new Rouse Hill Hospital is a $910 million healthcare project delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with head contractor Lendlease. Located at the intersection of Windsor Road and Commercial Road, the greenfield facility provides an emergency department, acute inpatient beds, day surgery, comprehensive maternity and paediatric services, and a multi-deck carpark. Site preparation and early construction works are actively underway.
Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion
A 200 million dollar expansion of Rouse Hill Town Centre by The GPT Group and GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund, adding more than 10,600 square metres of new retail space linking Big W and Kmart. The project delivers 45 plus new specialty stores, 4 mini-majors, dining and leisure options, a brand new Town Green with family-friendly play area, and over 200 additional car spaces with improved access from Rouse Hill Drive. ADCO Constructions is the construction partner, with site works having commenced in early 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony on 7 May 2025.The expansion retains the centre's signature indoor-outdoor design and seamless walking loop. Upon completion, the centre will exceed 80,000 square metres of total floor space, supporting rapid population growth in Sydney's north-west corridor and the Hills Shire which is forecast to grow 30 percent over the next decade. The project is expected to create more than 300 construction jobs and over 400 new retail positions.
The Ponds High School Upgrade
Upgrade of The Ponds High School delivering 49 new permanent classrooms, removal of demountables, new cricket nets, sports field improvements, recreation areas, landscaping, car park expansion with more than 50 additional spaces and electrical infrastructure upgrades. Early enabling works are underway with main construction commencing during July 2026. Forecast completion is Day 1 Term 1 2028.
Tallawong Station Precinct Development
A major transit-oriented mixed-use development surrounding Tallawong Metro Station. The project is divided into several precincts, including the primary 'Tallawong Village' (South Precinct) which features 17 buildings ranging from 2 to 8 storeys. The development delivers approximately 987 to 1,100 residential apartments, a 9,000sqm retail and commercial hub, a new 3,000sqm public park, and enhanced pedestrian connections to the Sydney Metro Northwest line. At least 5% of dwellings are designated as Affordable Rental Housing.
Essentia Smart Townhomes
Premium development of 74 four-bedroom smart townhomes and 33 large land homesites on 6.96 hectares. Features smart home technology, contemporary design, landscaped parks, and proximity to Norwest Metro Station. Includes community facilities, resident-only Wellness Centre with heated pool, spa, gym, and communal dining. Fully integrated solar systems with embedded network forecast to cut energy bills by over 65%.
Sultonesi Estate
A premium residential subdivision featuring 51 residential lots and 1 mixed-use lot across 2.5 hectares of cleared, level land. Located in the heart of The Ponds with access to Calandra Avenue, Scribbly Street, Lodore Street and Hambledon Road. Individual lots are now available for purchase with various sizes ranging from 250sqm to 450sqm.
Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts
A State-led Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program transforming approximately 52 hectares around Bella Vista and Kellyville Metro stations into a major mixed-use urban precinct. The rezoning, finalised in late 2024, enables 20,700 new homes (including 620 to 1,650 affordable homes in perpetuity) and around 10,000 jobs across the combined precincts spanning The Hills Shire and Blacktown LGAs. The NSW Government has committed $520 million to community infrastructure including road upgrades, active transport links, parks and open space.Landcom filed Stage 3 subdivision and infrastructure plans in September 2025 to service superlots for private developer take-up, while Urban Property Group was appointed as developer for the Bella Vista 4.0 sub-precinct in 2025. Landen Property Group is progressing a State Significant Development Application for 444 to 471 homes at 40 Memorial Avenue under the TOD accelerated pathway. The Bella Vista District Park - funded under the Parks for People program - entered public consultation in early 2026. Development Applications can now be lodged with The Hills Shire Council under the finalised planning controls.
Schofields Square Stages 2 & 3
State Significant Development for the final stages of the Schofields Square precinct comprising six mixed-use residential buildings with 468 apartments including 74 affordable housing units, ground-floor neighbourhood retail, basement parking and extensive communal open space adjacent to Tallawong Metro Station. The project has received determination approval and will proceed to post-approval and construction compliance.
7,611 residents of Kellyville Ridge are employed, from a labour force of 7,734. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 84.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,208, about 72% 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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Kellyville Ridge boasts a highly skilled labor pool, where professional services are prominently represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.6%, and estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,611 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate stands at 2.5%, which is 4.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate, and workforce participation exceeds the standard with 84.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data indicates that a substantial 53.8% of residents were working from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment fields for the local workforce comprise retail trade, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Local employment is particularly concentrated in public administration & safety, where local representation stands at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for a smaller share locally at 7.6%, compared with 8.6% across the broader region. The imbalance between the resident workforce and the Census day working population highlights that this primarily residential suburb provides limited employment capacity within its immediate borders. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data, the past 12-month period saw matching 1.8% increases in both local employment and the overall labour force, maintaining a stable jobless rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney registered a 1.9% rise in employed persons and a 1.9% expansion in the labour pool, alongside a slight reduction in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding long-term workforce demand. When aligned with the local industry profile, these five- and ten-year forecasts offer insight into future employment expansion. Against nationwide forecasts of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry growth rates vary widely. Projecting these trends onto the Kellyville Ridge employment base suggests potential local job growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this model uses weighted extrapolation without adjusting for localized population projections).
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Median household income in Kellyville Ridge is $3,073 a week (about $160,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,131 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,999 a year against an average of $86,116. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode taxation statistics for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, show that the suburb of Kellyville Ridge achieved a median taxpayer income of $70,999 and an average income of $86,116. These figures substantially exceed national levels and outpace the Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, contemporary income estimates reach approximately $78,326 for median earnings and $95,003 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census figures place local incomes between the 87th and 97th percentiles nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 32.0% of earners (3,667 individuals), mirroring the broader regional proportion of 30.9%. High household earnings are evident, with 51.8% of homes generating over $3,000 weekly, providing strong support for retail activity. Although accommodation costs absorb 16.2% of income, robust earning power maintains disposable income at the 96th percentile, situating the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kellyville Ridge had 3,117 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 12% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data indicates that separate houses made up 85.4% of residential properties in Kellyville Ridge, with remaining formats such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings accounting for 14.5%, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 16.2%, below the Sydney metro level, while 58.5% of homes were occupied with a mortgage and 25.3% were rented. Typical housing overheads outpaced the metropolitan baseline, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,600 and median weekly rents at $580, relative to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rental payments remain well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kellyville Ridge counted 3,117 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,281 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 64% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family structures constitute 89.4% of all households in the area, encompassing couples with children at 63.5%, childless couples at 16.0%, and single-parent households at 9.3%. The remaining 10.6% comprises non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 8.9% and group accommodation representing 1.7%. The local median household size stands at 3.4 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.6% of adults in Kellyville Ridge hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 13.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 14.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 671 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 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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Educational attainment across Kellyville Ridge is exceptionally high, with 43.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding tertiary qualifications, notably exceeding the 32.2% seen in NSW and 30.4% nationwide. This strong academic background aligns the community well with professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the primary qualification at 28.1%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees (13.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical education is likewise prominent, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (14.6%) and advanced diplomas (11.5%). Participation in study is considerable throughout Kellyville Ridge, where 37.2% of residents are actively undertaking formal education.
This proportion includes 14.1% attending primary school, 10.6% in secondary education, and 6.3% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Kellyville Ridge reaches 18 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Commuting infrastructure in Kellyville Ridge includes 18 active public transport stops offering local bus connectivity. These locations are served by 35 separate bus routes, providing a collective total of 1,801 weekly trips. Network accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 219 meters from their closest transit stop. Given the suburban residential profile, outbound travel dominates daily travel: private vehicles serve as the main commuting mode for 85% of workers, alongside 7% travelling via train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, surpassing the wider metropolitan standard. Additionally, 53.8% of the workforce indicated working from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions).
Transit schedules deliver an average of 257 daily services across all transit corridors, representing approximately 100 trips per stop on a weekly basis.
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80.4% of residents in Kellyville Ridge report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Kellyville Ridge demonstrate highly positive outcomes, based on AreaSearch metrics covering chronic disease rates and mortality figures. Younger demographics experience a notably low incidence of common health ailments, and private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 61% of residents (6,981 people), compared to the national rate of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 6.1 and 4.5% of the population, respectively, while 80.4% of residents noted having no medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney level of 74.6%. Older residents aged 65 and over account for 7.9% of the suburb (905 people), tracking below the regional share of 15.5%.
While health metrics for local seniors sit above regional standards, they sit relatively lower in national rankings compared to the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.8% of Kellyville Ridge residents were born overseas and 45.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.5%) and English (13.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Kellyville Ridge, where 44.8% of the community was born overseas and 45.6% uses a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 48.3% of residents. A particularly prominent divergence appears in the proportion of residents practicing Hinduism, which stands at 14.9%, substantially above the 5.2% average across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the three most common ancestry classifications in Kellyville Ridge are Other at 21.5% (above the 16.0% regional level), Australian at 16.5%, and English at 13.8% (beneath the 19.0% regional share).
Several other cultural backgrounds demonstrate distinctive concentrations within the suburb: Indian ancestry accounts for 13.7% locally (against 3.6% regionally), Filipino represents 4.6% (compared to 2.0%), and Sri Lankan comprises 1.0% (relative to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kellyville Ridge is 37, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 2 years older than at the 2021 Census. 26.5% 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 demographic profile of Kellyville Ridge reflects an established family community. Young people and children (0 - 24) represent 37.7% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.4% regionally, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) make up 7.9%, below the 15.5% seen across Greater Sydney. The estimated median age reached 37 as at August 2026, rising from 35 at the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Sydney Census baseline of 37. Since the Census, mature adults and young retirees (45 - 64) increased from 24.0% to an estimated 29.0%.
Within younger brackets, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 19.4% to an estimated 16.3%, while the 15 to 24 group grew from 13.5% to 17.0%, lacking any incoming balance among younger age groups. Looking toward 2041, seniors and retirees will account for the majority of population expansion, adding 591 residents (65%) to reach 1,496, whereas younger age groups and middle-aged cohorts are forecasted to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kellyville Ridge
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 41 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,890 at the 2021 Census → 11,462 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 (SAL12097). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.