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The median house price in Kemps Creek is $4.80m. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Kemps Creek has an estimated 2,462 residents, up from 2,121 at the 2021 Census — a change of 341 people, or 16.1%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. Density is about 72 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kemps Creek has an estimated population of approximately 2,462 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 341 people (16.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,121 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 2,149, estimated by AreaSearch after examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date.
The suburb of Kemps Creek has a density ratio of 71 persons per square kilometer, which offers plenty of space per person and indicates capacity for future development. The suburb of Kemps Creek experienced a 16.1% growth rate since the 2021 census, which outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, making it a regional growth leader. Population growth in the suburb of Kemps Creek was mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 84.0% of the overall population gains recently, though all other contributors, such as natural growth and overseas migration, also registered positive gains. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the NSW State Government's SA2 level data published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these models are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Kemps Creek is forecast to undergo exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, adding 1,785 persons by 2041, which represents an increase of 59.8% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
69 new dwellings have been approved in Kemps Creek over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 6.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Kemps Creek has seen approximately 13 residential properties approved annually, amounting to an estimated 69 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 24 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 1.7 people moving to the area for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, indicating steady market conditions, though recent data shows this has quickened to 4.5 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising demand and a contracting supply.
New dwellings are being built with an average value of $708,000, which indicates that developers are concentrating on high-end, premium projects. Additionally, there have been $645.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, showing robust local commercial activity. Recent construction activity consists of 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the low-density character of the area with a focus on free-standing homes that appeal to buyers looking for space. At approximately 193 people per approval, Kemps Creek displays the traits of a developing area. Future projections indicate Kemps Creek will add 1,472 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, the supply of housing may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kemps Creek, worth an estimated $40 billion. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.7 billion. 40 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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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An area's performance is heavily influenced by updates to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes. A total of 62 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the area. Crucial developments include the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), Access Logistics Park, Kemps Creek Industrial Precinct, and the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Line, with details below on those most likely to be relevant.
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Western Sydney Aerotropolis - Bradfield City Centre
The Western Sydney Aerotropolis is the major growth hub surrounding the Western Sydney International Airport, featuring Bradfield City Centre as its 114-hectare mixed-use core. Delivered by the Bradfield Development Authority and development partner Plenary, Bradfield is planned for 10,000 homes and 20,000 jobs. Following the opening of the First Building in March 2025, active construction moves forward on subsequent stages including the Second Building, Central Park, and the 5.7-hectare First Land Release.
Northern Gateway Precinct
The Northern Gateway Precinct is a 1,120-hectare strategic employment and residential hub within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, linking the Western Sydney International Airport with the Greater Penrith and Liverpool clusters. Anchored by the $5 billion Sydney Science Park, the precinct focuses on high-tech industries, research, and education. As of March 2026, Celestino has lodged the first State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Precinct 1 to initiate infrastructure and mixed-use development. The precinct is restricted to 3,400 homes under current planning controls but holds capacity for significant expansion.It features a future Metro station at Luddenham and is essential to the region's 200,000-job growth target, with operations aligning with the airport's October 2026 opening.
Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre - Stage One
Stage One of the $1.2 billion Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC) is currently in construction at Kemps Creek. Designed to treat 35 megalitres of wastewater per day, it will provide high-quality recycled water to support the growth of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and the new International Airport. The project forms a central part of Sydney Water's circular economy approach, offering water security for industrial and agricultural uses while maintaining environmental flows to the Nepean River.
Western Sydney International Airport Business Precinct Stage One
A 20-hectare mixed-use business precinct located at the gateway of Western Sydney International Airport. Stage One features up to 40,000 sqm of warehouse and industrial space, a 150-room hotel, retail, commercial space, gym, and conference facilities. Anchor tenant O'Brien has committed to a 17,000 sqm national distribution centre.
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport
A transformational 24/7 curfew-free airport project on track to begin operations in 2026. As of May 2026, the project has entered the final phase of operational testing and certification. Cargo services are scheduled to launch in July 2026, with inaugural passenger flights set for October 2026. The facility features a single integrated terminal designed by Zaha Hadid and COX Architecture, a 3.7km runway, and a 5-star Green Star sustainability rating. It is designed to handle 10 million passengers annually at opening.
Western Sydney University Aerotropolis Campus (Bradfield)
Western Sydney University is establishing a campus presence at Bradfield City Centre within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, co-located with the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) which opened in March 2025. WSU's AMRF Connect hub - powered by WSU Launch Pad and CSIRO - operates from the First Building at Bradfield, connecting manufacturers with investors, research organisations and industry networks. WSU is also a key partner in aviation workforce development with Western Sydney International Airport ahead of its 2026 opening.The broader Bradfield campus, identified as a permitted use within the Plenary development agreement (December 2025), will evolve to support STEM, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and industry-connected education across the Aerotropolis precinct.
Western Sydney International Airport Precinct Road Network
Comprehensive road network upgrades and new connections to support Western Sydney Airport operations. Key future road corridors being planned include Badgerys Creek Road, Bradfield Metro Link Road, Devonshire Road, Eastern Ring Road, Fifteenth Avenue, and Luddenham Road to support freight, public transport, cycling, and walking.
Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)
The Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) is a state-of-the-art innovation hub at Bradfield City Centre, designed to de-risk and accelerate advanced manufacturing in Australia. Stage 1 is operational in the First Building, offering capabilities in additive manufacturing and precision engineering, while Stage 2 is commencing construction in 2026 to introduce specialized semiconductor packaging and cleanroom facilities.
756 residents of Kemps Creek are employed, from a labour force of 781. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 43.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,074, about 125% 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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Kemps Creek has a balanced workforce that comprises both white and blue-collar occupations, with the construction sector showing particularly strong representation, and an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, based on AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026756 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is notably lower (43.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Census responses show a high 34.7% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown conditions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are construction, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and health care & social assistance. The area shows a highly concentrated workforce in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels at 22.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are under-represented, accounting for only 5.1% of the Kemps Creek workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident at the Census indicates a high level of local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months leading to March 2026, labour force levels fell by 14.3% while employment declined by 14.7%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% increase in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labour force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Kemps Creek. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment mix in Kemps Creek suggests local employment should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kemps Creek is $1,753 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $633 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,934 a year against an average of $60,695. 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 latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that income in the suburb of Kemps Creek is below the national average, with a median of $44,934 and an average of $60,695. This is lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $49,571 (median) and $66,959 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reported that individual incomes sit at the 16th percentile ($633 weekly), while household income performs better at the 50th percentile.
Income distribution details show the largest cohort consists of 31.2% of local residents (768 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which is similar to the region where 30.9% fall into this category. After housing costs, 86.6% of income is available for other expenses, and the area ranks in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kemps Creek had 595 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 3% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,875 a month. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure in Kemps Creek at the latest Census consisted of 93.8% houses and 6.2% other dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Kemps Creek was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 48.4%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (20.6%) or rented (30.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,875 was well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $470, which matches the Sydney metro figure.
Globally, Kemps Creek's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kemps Creek counted 595 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 691 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 80.0% of all households, which includes 40.7% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.0%, consisting of lone person households at 15.7% and group households at 3.0%. The median household size of 3.2 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.3% of adults in Kemps Creek hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,992 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,010 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The area experiences educational challenges, with university qualification rates (12.3%) sitting substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a challenge as well as a chance for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (0.3%). Vocational skills are well-represented, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (26.5%). Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kemps Creek reaches 44 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 500 services a week. The typical home sits about 550 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.2 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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Public transport analysis identifies 44 active transport stops operating within Kemps Creek, consisting of various bus options. These stops are serviced by 49 individual routes, which combine to provide 504 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents generally living 546 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, and cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 87%, while 9% of residents walk. Vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 34.7% of residents work from home, which was recorded in the 2021 Census and may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 72 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.6% of residents in Kemps Creek report no long-term health condition. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 statistics show positive outcomes for Kemps Creek residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results that align with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, although it is higher than the national average in older, at-risk groups. The rate of private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 51% of the total population (~1,254 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 9.4 and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 69.6% reported having no medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The area has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (497 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for seniors show some challenges, although they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.8% of Kemps Creek residents were born overseas and 42.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (19.3%) and Australian (18.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kemps Creek has a high level of cultural diversity, with 31.8% of its population born overseas and 42.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 70.5% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. For parental country of birth, the three most represented heritages in Kemps Creek are Italian at 19.3% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 3.4%, Australian at 18.2%, and Other at 14.2%. Significant differences are also present in other ethnic backgrounds: Maltese is overrepresented at 6.4% of Kemps Creek (compared to 1.0% regionally), Croatian at 3.0% (compared to 0.7%), and Serbian at 1.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kemps Creek is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.9% 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 median age of 43 in Kemps Creek is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution highlights a prominent cohort of 65 - 74 year-olds (11.3%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket (9.3%) is smaller than in Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 10.9% to 13.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 14.5% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.9% to 13.0%, and the 25 to 34 group declined from 10.4% to 9.3%.
Projections for 2041 indicate significant changes in the age structure of Kemps Creek, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to experience exceptional growth, increasing by 341 people (107%) from 320 to 662.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kemps Creek
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 22 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,121 at the 2021 Census → 2,462 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 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 (SAL12102). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.