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The median house price in Kings Park (NSW) is $1.29m, with units at $918k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Kings Park (NSW) has an estimated 3,410 residents, down from 3,476 at the 2021 Census — a change of 66 people, or 1.9%. The population has thinned by an average 1.1% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 1,307 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 assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Kings Park (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 3,410 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census which documented 3,476 people, this represents a reduction of 66 people (1.9%). This shift is calculated from a resident population of 3,397, which AreaSearch estimated using the ABS ERP figures from June 2025 combined with 11 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,306 persons per square kilometer, a figure exceeding the national average across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Recent expansion in the suburb of Kings Park (NSW) was mostly fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 78.0% of the total demographic growth. For its projections, AreaSearch uses ABS and Geoscience Australia datasets published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, or alternatively NSW State Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 with a 2021 baseline where standard data is unavailable. Age cohort growth rates derived from these figures are integrated across all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future patterns, the suburb of Kings Park (NSW) is projected to experience substantial growth that ranks in the top quarter of national statistical zones, with forecasts showing an increase of 1,240 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 36.0% over the course of 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
62 new dwellings have been approved in Kings Park (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Evaluations of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicate that Kings Park averages approximately 12 dwellings approved for construction annually, with a total of 62 homes receiving consent over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 2 in the current FY-26. Despite recent population declines, construction levels remain relatively balanced, benefiting prospective purchasers, with newly approved dwellings showing a mean expected construction cost of $313,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals totaling $1.3 million have been logged in the current financial year, reinforcing the mainly residential orientation of the area.
Per capita residential construction approvals in Kings Park stand at about two-thirds of the Greater Sydney level, placing the suburb in the 47th percentile of all national markets, which limits options for buyers and sustains demand for established homes. This lower construction rate relative to the country as a whole highlights local market maturity and potential geographic or planning limits. Approved new construction consists of 43.0% freestanding houses and 57.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher density provides budget-friendly options for entry-level buyers, investors, and people looking to downsize. It also marks a departure from the established neighborhood structure where houses represent 93.0% of the housing stock, pointing to a lack of vacant land and shifting preferences for varied housing types. A ratio of 359 people for each approved dwelling reflects a mature local market. Demographic projections based on recent quarterly analysis suggest the local population will expand by 1,227 residents by 2041. Should building approvals remain at current levels, residential supply could fall short of demand, which may intensify competition among purchasers and upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kings Park (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 50 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kings Park (NSW), worth an estimated $18.6 billion. 12 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local developments, major works, and planning initiatives are crucial drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 project that is expected to affect the community. Key local initiatives include the Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA, the Marayong South Urban Renewal Precinct, and the Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect project, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2
The Stage 2 expansion transforms Blacktown Hospital into a major metropolitan facility while upgrading Mount Druitt Hospital. This $1.1 billion project includes a new clinical services building at Blacktown with an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, and ICU. A fast-tracked $120 million 'Additional Beds' component is currently under construction to deliver 60 new acute inpatient beds (30 per campus) by late 2026 to address Western Sydney's growing healthcare demand.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA
A NSW Government funded portfolio of 14 transformational community infrastructure projects across the Blacktown local government area, totalling around 239 million dollars. The program (formerly known as WestInvest) is administered by the NSW Premier's Department and delivered by Blacktown City Council, with The APP Group engaged as program manager. Headline projects include the 77.2 million dollar Blacktown Aquatic Centre upgrade (new indoor 50 metre pool, indoor 25 metre learn-to-swim pool, refurbished outdoor 50 metre pool, gymnasium and cafe), the 40.6 million dollar Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Renewal, the 39.9 million dollar Blacktown City Arts and Cultural Centre, the 35.8 million dollar Seven Hills Portal Community Resource Hub, the 26.8 million dollar Revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, the 25.4 million dollar PCYC Mount Druitt Police and Community Youth Centre, the 19.5 million dollar First Nations Cultural Hub, plus reserve embellishments at Tallawong, Rosenthal Park and Ashley Brown Reserve North, local traffic and green space programs, and the refurbishment of Richard Johnson Anglican School Hall.Several projects are in design development with construction tendering through a five-year contractor panel established in 2025; major works including the Blacktown Aquatic Centre are scheduled to start in early 2026 with completion of headline projects through 2027 and 2028.
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.
Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect
Sydney Water is investigating a proposed purified recycled water scheme at the Quakers Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility, including a new purified recycled water treatment plant, a transfer pipeline to Prospect Reservoir, and blending infrastructure at Prospect Reservoir. The plant would use ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet advanced oxidation and chlorination before the water is blended with dam water and treated again at Prospect Water Filtration Plant. The project is intended to improve Greater Sydney's climate resilience, reduce reliance on rainfall and ocean outfalls, and help secure long-term drinking water supply for population growth.
Richmond Road Upgrade M7 to Townson Road
Major road upgrade widening 2.2km of Richmond Road to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road, Marsden Park. Features include a new flyover bridge from the M7 Rooty Hill Road North off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek with pedestrian and bike path, intersection upgrades at three locations, and a 4-metre wide shared pedestrian and cycling path on the western side. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments to ease congestion for over 89,000 daily vehicles and support growth in the North West Growth Area.Major construction commenced January 2026 with contractor Gamuda DTI joint venture.
Akuna Vista
Akuna Vista is a 136-hectare masterplanned community by Defence Housing Australia in Nirimba Fields. The estate is planned to deliver about 1,100 residential lots, including around 200 DHA homes, with parks, playgrounds, sports courts and fields, a village green, and local services. In 2026 DHA is progressing neighbourhood streetscape works including more than 600 new street trees, over 2 km of footpaths and road sealing. The Akuna Vista local centre, including a Woolworths supermarket, supporting retail, commercial space, parking and landscaping, was approved in December 2025.Nirimba Fields Public School permanent facilities are under construction and expected to open in May 2026, with the co-located preschool planned for Term 1 2027.
Dara Blacktown
Contemporary five-level apartment development offering 67 affordable apartments including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations with limited garden apartments featuring private courtyards. Located in the heart of Blacktown's transformation, just 100 metres from Blacktown Train Station and Westpoint Shopping Centre.
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%.
2,023 residents of Kings Park (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 2,042. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 75.8%. 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 5,248, about 154% 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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Data compiled by AreaSearch reveals a highly capable local workforce with substantial employment in key service industries and a very low unemployment rate of 0.9%. There are 2,023 employed locals recorded as of March 2026, and the jobless rate sits 3.2% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Additionally, labor participation is exceptionally strong at 75.8%, compared to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census figures indicate that 41.5% of the local workforce operated from home, though this data was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. Most local workers are employed within retail trade, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
The local economy is highly specialized in education & training, which represents 1.3 times the share seen across the broader region, while professional & technical fields are underrepresented at 5.6% compared to the regional figure of 11.5%. The Census documented 1.7 local jobs for every resident, highlighting the area's role as a major job center that draws commuting workers from nearby neighborhoods. In the 12 months leading up to March 2026, evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show a 0.9% decrease in the local labor force alongside a 0.6% drop in overall employment, leading to a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 1.9% and the labor force grew by 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease. Future opportunities can be assessed using Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from May-25. These five and ten-year projections suggest that while overall Australian employment is set to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Mapping these trends to the local industry distribution indicates that employment in the area could rise by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, serving as a basic weighted projection for comparison rather than a localized population-based model.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kings Park (NSW) is $2,186 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $960 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,958 a year against an average of $68,615. 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 records for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in Kings Park are slightly higher than the national median of $59,958 and average of $68,615. For comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the estimated values are $66,146 for the median and $75,696 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area rank between the 74th and 77th percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 39.9% of residents, representing 1,360 individuals, which is comparable to the 30.9% share in Greater Sydney. Although housing expenses account for 16.8% of income, net disposable income remains in the 75th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kings Park (NSW) had 1,204 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $445 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in Kings Park consisted of 92.8% standalone houses and 7.2% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Ownership rates show 27.1% of residents own their properties outright, which is slightly lower than the Sydney metro average, with the remaining properties occupied under mortgages (50.2%) or tenancies (22.7%). The local median monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 and median weekly rent of $445 are both lower than the metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, however, local home loan repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the country's average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kings Park (NSW) counted 1,204 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 17% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 80.8%, which includes couples with children at 43.3%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single-parent households at 11.3%. The remaining 19.2% consists of non-family living arrangements, dominated by single-person homes at 17.1% and shared group houses at 2.5%. With a typical occupancy of 2.8 people per dwelling, household sizes exceed the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.3% of adults in Kings Park (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 17.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment levels present an area for potential growth, as only 27.3% of residents hold university degrees compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are held by 17.8% of the population, followed by 6.9% with postgraduate degrees and 2.6% with graduate diplomas. In contrast, vocational education is highly prevalent, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical certifications, which include advanced diplomas (12.2%) and vocational certificates (26.0%). A high proportion of the community is actively engaged in study, with 29.2% of local residents attending an educational institution.
This enrollment consists of 11.3% of the population in primary schools, 6.4% in high schools, and 4.1% studying at university or vocational colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kings Park (NSW) reaches 23 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Transit network mapping shows 23 active bus stops servicing the Kings Park area. These stops accommodate 6 distinct bus routes that combine to run 207 weekly passenger trips. Connectivity is highly rated, with the average home situated within 179 meters of the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel to other areas for employment, with private cars remaining the primary commute method at 86%, followed by rail travel at 9%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional median. Additionally, a notable 41.5% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
Daily schedules average 29 trips across the route network, which represents roughly 9 weekly services at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.0% of residents in Kings Park (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Public health indicators for the area are generally favorable, with AreaSearch reports on mortality and chronic illness showing results comparable to national norms across different age groups. In addition, private health insurance uptake is solid, covering roughly 54% of the population, which corresponds to around 1,843 individuals, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns locally, affecting 8.1% and 7.2% of residents. Meanwhile, 71.0% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Medical outcomes for working-age individuals are average, and residents aged 65 and older represent 14.2% of the population (amounting to 484 people), which is lower than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, keeping local health indices close to the national baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Kings Park (NSW) residents were born overseas and 27.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.9%) and English (20.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most Australian communities, with 30.3% of residents born abroad and 27.1% communicating in languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 56.9% of the population. A notable statistical difference is found in the Other category, which represents 3.5% of local residents, compared to 1.4% throughout Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplaces, the most common ancestries are Australian at 24.9% of the population (well above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 20.5%, and Other at 13.4%.
There are also distinct local concentrations of specific ancestries: Filipino residents comprise 3.1% of the population compared to 2.0% regionally, Maltese represents 1.5% compared to 1.0%, and Lebanese ancestry accounts for 1.4% compared to 2.6% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kings Park (NSW) is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.2% 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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At 38 years, the median age in the suburb is comparable to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (17.6%) but a smaller share of young adults aged 15 - 24 (10.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 45 to 54 cohort rose from 12.0% to 13.2%, while the 35 to 44 age group fell from 18.8% to 17.6%, and children aged 0 to 4 declined from 7.9% to 6.8%.
By 2041, significant demographic shifts are expected, with the 45 to 54 cohort increasing by 64% (287 people) to reach 738 individuals, up from 450.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kings Park (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,476 at the 2021 Census → 3,410 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 (SAL12158). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.