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The median house price in Kingsgrove is $1.91m, with units at $742k. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Kingsgrove has an estimated 13,878 residents, up from 12,881 at the 2021 Census — a change of 997 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 165 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 3,070 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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Based on research into ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside address data verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kingsgrove has an estimated population of 13,878 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 997 residents (7.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,881 people. The figure is derived from the resident population of 13,859, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and an extra 165 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density of 3,070 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 7.7% population expansion in the suburb of Kingsgrove since the 2021 census outperformed the SA4 region (6.5%) and the state, making it a regional growth leader. The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up about 82.0% of the total population growth over recent periods. AreaSearch implements the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 areas, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas where this dataset is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are used, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. The growth rates for specific age categories from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, growth in the lower quartile of statistical areas studied by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the suburb of Kingsgrove projected to add 306 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing a total increase of 2.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
289 new dwellings have been approved in Kingsgrove over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 65 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 75, 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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An analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area datasets shows that Kingsgrove has averaged approximately 57 new residential approvals annually. This includes an estimated 289 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 69 so far in FY-26. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 2.3 new residents were added for every home constructed, pointing to robust demand that underpins local property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $536,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market with premium housing.
Furthermore, $18.8 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, indicating steady non-residential development. Recent building activity consists of 48.0% standalone houses and 52.0% medium or high-density dwellings like townhouses and apartments. This shift toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the existing housing stock (which currently comprises 82.0% houses), reflecting a decrease in available land, evolving lifestyle choices, and affordability pressures. With roughly 250 residents for every dwelling approval, Kingsgrove represents an evolving real estate market. Looking ahead, Kingsgrove is projected to add 287 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Based on current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially allowing population growth to outpace current projections.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingsgrove, worth an estimated $4.4 billion. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $52.7 billion. 16 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion), the Bexley North High Density Residential Development, the Salvation Army Bexley North Subdivision, and the Sydney Metro City and Southwest, with details provided on the most significant ones.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Kingsgrove Public Preschool
New public preschool co-located at Kingsgrove Public School with entrance from Caroline Street, delivered as part of the NSW Government's $769 million investment in 100 new public preschools statewide. The facility will feature 2 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration and staff amenities, accommodating up to 40 children per day. Construction is progressing well on site: bulk excavation is complete, services have been installed, and the concrete slab has been poured. Steel wall framing and roofing are the next steps.Architect is Pedavoli Architects and builder is Richard Crookes Construction. Completion is anticipated for Day 1 Term 1 2027.
Georges River Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
The NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, part of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021, changes planning controls to permit dual occupancies, terraces, townhouses and low to mid-rise apartments within 800m of nominated town centres and transport hubs across Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra-Shoalhaven and Hunter regions. In the Georges River LGA the policy applies at Hurstville, Mortdale, Oatley, Penshurst, Kogarah and Riverwood station/town centre precincts and Beverly Hills station, with Stage 2 planning controls in force since 28 February 2025.Georges River Council sought an exemption via its own Additional and Diverse Housing Planning Proposal for 8,245 dwellings, but this was withdrawn in October 2025 after the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure declined the exemption request, leaving the State policy as the operative planning control. The policy underpins the LGA's target of 6,300 new homes by mid-2029 under the NSW Government's statewide housing accord.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
Jack Chesher Reserve Playground Upgrade
Upgrade of the playground at Jack Chesher Reserve, including installation of new play equipment, new soft-fall mulch, and a new shade sail to enhance community recreational facilities.
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
The NSW Government is investing 350 million dollars in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years. The project will deliver a new multi-storey clinical building containing an expanded Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, additional surgical theatres, purpose-built adult inpatient accommodation, expanded antenatal facilities, a new Diagnostic Services Unit and additional ambulatory and outpatient capacity. Improvements to clinical education, workforce training and research spaces are also included, alongside campus accessibility, landscaping and wayfinding upgrades.As of May 2026, early works have been approved and are progressing, including expansion and refurbishment of the existing antenatal department to deliver enhanced maternity care ahead of the main works. The project is in the detailed design phase, with the main works planning application expected to be lodged in mid 2026. Johnstaff Projects is project manager and Studio STH is the lead architect.
Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development - Roselands
A mixed-use development at 892-936 Canterbury Road, Roselands, comprising 98 residential apartments, 700sqm of retail space, and basement parking. The project integrates modern urban design to enhance the Canterbury Road corridor, providing residential and commercial spaces to meet local community demands.
Kingsgrove Village Apartments - 11 Mashman Avenue (The Pottery)
Mixed-use development featuring 120 residential apartments, Woolworths supermarket, specialty retail stores, and central piazza. Known as 'The Pottery', this award-winning development by Buildform covers 7,200m2 with 450 car spaces. Won Urban Development Institute of Australia award and two Master Builders Association construction awards for quality design and construction.
7,511 residents of Kingsgrove are employed, from a labour force of 7,774. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 66.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Kingsgrove has a highly educated workforce with a strong presence in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.6% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 7,511 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate is 0.7% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is slightly below the regional benchmark, sitting at 66.4% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 45.4%, worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The locality is highly specialized in the transport, postal & warehousing sector, where the employment share is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented locally at 11.8% compared to the regional average of 14.1%. Although there are local employment opportunities, the ratio of the Census working population to the local population indicates that a significant number of residents travel to other areas for work. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 3.6% while the labor force expanded by 4.1%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate decreased slightly. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential local demand in Kingsgrove. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these sectoral trends to Kingsgrove suggests local employment could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
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Median household income in Kingsgrove is $1,898 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $716 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,225 a year against an average of $68,694. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the suburb of Kingsgrove is $50,225, with an average of $68,694. This sits slightly above the national average, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate figures of roughly $55,408 for the median and $75,783 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows household income is in the 59th percentile at $1,898 per week, while individual income is in the 31st percentile.
The largest income bracket is the 28.6% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 3,969 residents, which is similar to the regional pattern where 30.9% fall into this bracket. High housing costs account for 16.8% of income, but solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the 58th percentile, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingsgrove had 4,292 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 9% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 26.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.6%. 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 stock in Kingsgrove consisted of 82.2% standalone houses and 17.8% other dwelling types such as apartments and semi-detached homes, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Kingsgrove were considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 42.3%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (31.3%) or rented (26.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,600, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $500, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Kingsgrove are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingsgrove counted 4,292 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,624 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local households at 78.9%, consisting of couples with children at 40.4%, couples without children at 22.8%, and single parents at 14.6%. The remaining 21.1% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 18.7% and group houses at 2.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.7% of adults in Kingsgrove hold a university qualification, including 21.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,242 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,047 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 levels in Kingsgrove are lower than regional averages, with 29.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This highlights opportunities for educational advancement and vocational training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational skills are prominent, with 27.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 16.6%. Enrolment in education is quite high, with 28.9% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 9.4% of residents in primary school, 8.1% in high school, and 5.6% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kingsgrove reaches 125 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 8,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 research shows 125 active transit stops in Kingsgrove, providing access to both train and bus networks. These stops are served by 52 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 7,959 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is highly rated, with residents living an average of 144 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 80%, followed by train travel at 12%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars.
A high proportion of residents, 45.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 1,137 daily trips, representing roughly 63 weekly services per stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.7% of residents in Kingsgrove report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 data reveals excellent outcomes in Kingsgrove, based on an analysis of death rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, showing very low rates of common medical conditions across all age categories. Private health insurance coverage is relatively high, held by roughly 54% of the population, which equates to approximately 7,506 people. This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent chronic health conditions in the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.6% and 4.9% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 75.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the local population, totaling 2,900 people, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. The health status of local seniors is particularly strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.4% of Kingsgrove residents were born overseas and 57.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (17.1%) and Chinese (16.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kingsgrove has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.4% of its residents born outside Australia and 57.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 64.7% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups in Kingsgrove are Greek at 17.1% of the population (well above the regional average of 1.9%), Chinese at 16.1% (well above the regional average of 8.4%), and Other at 14.5%. There are also significant differences in other ancestries, with Lebanese residents representing 6.9% of the population (compared to 2.6% regionally), Macedonian at 1.1% (compared to 0.4%), and Vietnamese at 2.3% (compared to 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingsgrove is 42. 25.7% 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 in Kingsgrove is 42 years, which is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 7.6% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort has a lower share at 11.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.7% to 14.1%, whereas the 0 to 4 group has decreased from 5.5% to 4.5%. Projections for 2041 suggest major demographic changes.
The cohort aged 75 to 84 is expected to grow by 28% (an increase of 291 people), rising from 1,054 to 1,346. Crucially, residents aged 65 and over will make up 78% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 45 to 54 brackets are projected to decline in number.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingsgrove
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 6 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 — 165 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,881 at the 2021 Census → 13,878 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 (SAL12166). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.