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The median house price in Leppington is $1.15m, with units at $600k. House values have moved 12.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Leppington has an estimated 15,856 residents, up from 9,423 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,433 people, or 68.3%. Growth has averaged 13.4% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,775 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 779 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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In the suburb of Leppington, population levels stand at approximately 15,856 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 9,423 individuals recorded at the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 6,433 people (68.3%). This update builds upon an estimated resident population of 15,236 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 1,775 newly validated addresses logged after the Census date. Local population density sits at 778 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the state benchmark of 7.3%, the suburb of Leppington recorded a 68.3% expansion since the 2021 census to establish itself as a primary regional growth hub. Inward interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 79.0% of recent population additions, with natural increase and overseas migration also supplying positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Leppington incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 datasets published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as their starting baseline, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 using a 2021 base year where needed. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, age-cohort growth rates derived from these datasets have been incorporated. Moving forward, demographic expectations place the locality among the top 10 percent nationwide, with aggregated SA2 modeling projecting the suburb of Leppington to add 31,106 persons by 2041, representing an overall increase of 192.3% across the 16 years.
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2,461 new dwellings have been approved in Leppington over the past five years, an average of 492 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 31 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 528 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 383, broadly in line with 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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ABS residential building approvals mapped across statistical boundaries show that Leppington registered an annual average of roughly 492 residential approvals, accumulating an estimated 2,461 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, records show 383 approvals. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 2.7 new residents annually per dwelling over the past 5 financial years, signaling resilient buyer demand favorable to asset values, while average construction costs for new dwellings stand at $538,000. Non-residential building activity also demonstrates considerable strength, supported by $34.6 million in commercial approvals logged during this financial year.
Per capita building activity in Leppington exceeds Greater Sydney by 181.0%, affording purchasers substantial options despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This elevated volume substantially clears national benchmarks, underscoring pronounced developer appetite. Detached houses account for 91.0% of recent residential building activity while medium and high-density housing represents 9.0%, maintaining a spacious suburban profile that appeals to buyers prioritizing land and space. Recording approximately 42 people per approval, Leppington exhibits the hallmarks of an expanding growth precinct. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, demographic projections anticipate Leppington expanding by 30,486 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, dwelling additions could fall short of incoming demand, potentially intensifying buyer rivalry and underpinning upward price momentum.
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 30 current infrastructure and development projects inside Leppington, worth an estimated $11.9 billion. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $53.4 billion. 40 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, capital projects, and planning frameworks exert a critical influence on suburban performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 54 active or planned projects with the capacity to impact the district. Significant undertakings include the South West Sydney Rail Planning - Business Case, the Leppington Oval Precinct Masterplan, the New High School for Leppington and Denham Court, and the Leppington Greens Estate.
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South West Sydney Rail Planning - Business Case
Business case and corridor preservation program for future south west Sydney rail connections between Bradfield and Leppington/Glenfield, and between Bradfield and Campbelltown/Macarthur. The work will consider heavy rail and light rail options, detailed design, economic assessment and cost estimation to inform a future investment decision, and is linked to preserving corridors for future Metro or Sydney Trains extensions serving Western Sydney International Airport and surrounding growth areas.
Amity College Leppington Campus
A purpose-built co-educational K-12 school by Amity College with a capacity for 1,000 students. Stage 1 completed May 2024 delivers 300 primary school places across 12 classrooms, a library, art and music rooms, a small auditorium, and dedicated play spaces at a cost of $29.5 million, co-funded by the NSW Government. Stage 2, under construction by Reitsma Constructions since early 2025, adds a 2-storey education block with approximately 10 flexible learning spaces, a multi-purpose hall with auditorium, sports court and retractable seating, a primary school extension, a new public road, parking facilities, and landscaping.Stage 2 will accommodate an additional 250 students and is expected to complete in 2026.
Leppington Public School Upgrade and New Public Preschool
Two-stage major upgrade of Leppington Public School delivering 20 new permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, a new multipurpose hall, and a covered outdoor learning area (COLA). A new 60-student co-located public preschool is also being delivered. Stage 1 is due to open by Day 1, Term 1 2027, with Stage 2 scope and timing to follow a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) process commencing April 2026. The upgrade will more than double the school's permanent capacity and remove over 40 demountables.Contractor is ADCO Constructions.
Park Road Leppington Upgrade
A $12 million road infrastructure project transforming Park Road into a two-way urban collector road. The upgrade includes road widening, intersection improvements, shared pedestrian and cyclist pathways, and improved drainage with a culvert crossing at Scalabrini Creek. The project aims to enhance connectivity, safety, and accessibility to the Leppington town centre to support the area's growing population.
New High School for Leppington and Denham Court
A new high school being delivered to serve the rapidly growing communities of Leppington and Denham Court. Co-located with Leppington Public School, the project includes modern learning hubs, specialist facilities for science, technology, and performing arts, a multipurpose sports hall, and expansive outdoor recreation areas. The school is designed to accommodate over 1,500 students and is a key part of the NSW Government's education infrastructure program in Western Sydney.
Leppington High School
A new public high school co-located with Leppington Public School, designed to accommodate approximately 1,000 students. The facility includes 51 classrooms, specialist workshops for science, wood, metal, and food technology, a multipurpose hall, a library, and sports courts. The school will feature a selective stream beginning in 2027. Major construction is underway, with the superstructure nearing completion as of early 2026.
Leppington Oval Precinct Masterplan
A $45 million staged open space and recreation precinct across 17.34 hectares in south-west Sydney. The masterplan covers four land areas: a Sports Precinct (one synthetic turf field, one natural turf field, three mini fields, tennis courts, fitness stations, parking and shared paths), a Community Centre, Stage 1 (connective pathways, rain gardens, drainage and Scalabrini Creek interactivity), and a Public Reserve (open space, boardwalk and play equipment). Stage 1 works commenced 30 June 2025 with a 30-week programme.Sports Precinct construction is expected to commence mid-2026 and complete mid-2027. Funded by the NSW Government and Camden Council local contributions.
Bradfield to Leppington/Glenfield Future Rail Connection (South West Rail Link Extension)
The project involves corridor preservation and business case development for a future rail extension linking Bradfield City Centre and Western Sydney International Airport to Leppington and Glenfield. Backed by a $1 billion Australian Government investment announced in March 2025, the project secures land and planning pathways for future Sydney Metro or Sydney Trains network extensions. Current works include market engagement and strategic corridor protection to deliver direct rail access across the South West Growth Area.
8,191 residents of Leppington are employed, from a labour force of 8,348. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 74.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 12,556, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Leppington maintains a highly skilled talent pool with substantial representation across professional occupations, paired with an unemployment rate of only 1.9% and estimated twelve-month job growth of 4.5% according to aggregated statistical indicators. Employment stood at 8,191 residents as of March 2026, while the local jobless figure tracked 2.2% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Furthermore, the local participation rate reached 74.9%, substantially outperforming Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records also indicate that 39.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Major employment avenues for local workers encompass retail trade, construction, as well as health care & social assistance. Transport, postal & warehousing exhibits significant local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for 7.0% of the workforce, trailing the wider regional proportion of 11.5%. A comparison between resident workers and local operational positions reveals that the predominantly residential environment provides fewer jobs within its immediate borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, shows that over the 12 months to March 2026, employment rose by 4.5% and the labour force grew by 4.7%, which led to an increase of 0.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Greater Sydney, by comparison, saw employment and labour force both grow by 1.9%, resulting in a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Leppington. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with Leppington's local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry sectors are expected to expand at different rates. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Leppington's employment mix, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years. This estimation relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Leppington is $2,275 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $910 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,993 a year against an average of $68,887. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that earnings in the suburb of Leppington sit slightly above national figures, recording a median of $59,993 and an average of $68,887, whereas Greater Sydney recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index rise recorded since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated earnings to roughly $66,184 (median) and $75,996 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings across the 68th to 82nd percentiles across Australia. Among local earners, 36.5% (5,787 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, comparable to the 30.9% regional rate.
Higher earners taking home over $3,000 weekly make up 32.4% of the population, underpinning capacity for higher-end retail and local services. Even with housing obligations absorbing 20.3% of earnings, disposable income ranks in the 75th percentile, and the suburb achieves a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Leppington had 2,865 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that separate houses comprise 95.7% of Leppington's housing stock, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations make up 4.3%, in contrast to the broader Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Leppington registered at 23.0%, trailing broader metropolitan figures, with 51.5% of homes carrying a mortgage and 25.5% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $2,700 compared to the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while median weekly rent reached $550 against $470 across Sydney metro. Across the nation, Leppington's mortgage commitments significantly exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents sit substantially above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Leppington counted 2,865 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,821 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 14% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 84.3%, led by couples with children at 50.9%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single parent households at 7.9%. The remaining 15.7% consists of non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person dwellings at 14.0% and group residences at 1.6%. The typical household size stands at 3.2 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.4% of adults in Leppington hold a university qualification, including 21.2% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 411 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 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 in the area demonstrates strong results within the wider region, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, ahead of both the SA4 average of 21.4% and the SA3 average of 22.6%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is likewise prominent, as 30.7% of residents aged 15+ hold technical qualifications, consisting of certificates at 18.9% and advanced diplomas at 11.8%. Community participation in study is pronounced, with 29.8% of the local population actively undertaking structured education.
Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 11.4%, secondary schooling represents 7.0%, and tertiary courses encompass 4.5%.
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Public transport in Leppington reaches 97 stops on 62 routes, timetabled for about 5,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit infrastructure features 97 operational stops spanning bus and rail services across Leppington. A network of 62 routes operates through these stops, generating a combined 5,743 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average of 317 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the commuter-oriented nature of the locality, private vehicles account for 88% of travel, while trains facilitate 8%. Household car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles, surpassing regional norms. Furthermore, 39.3% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a metric shaped by prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules across all servicing routes generate an average of 820 trips per day, translating to roughly 59 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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79.5% of residents in Leppington report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses show favorable health conditions across Leppington, characterized by lower rates of common ailments among the broader public and average rates within senior demographic cohorts. Private health insurance participation is relatively strong, covering approximately 54% of the population (~8,589 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health issues locally, recorded among 5.8 and 5.6% of residents, respectively, while 79.5% reported no long-term medical conditions, surpassing Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 10.1% of the population (1,601 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%.
While health metrics for local seniors sit above national averages, their comparative ranking trails that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.9% of Leppington residents were born overseas and 49.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.1%) and English (11.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Leppington exhibits notable multicultural characteristics, with 40.9% of its community born abroad and 49.9% utilizing a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, accounting for 55.1% of local residents. In addition, Islam shows a marked representation at 14.4% of the population, significantly exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 6.8%. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestry classifications in Leppington are Other at 27.3% (well above the regional 16.0%), Australian at 14.1%, and English at 11.6% (tracking below the regional proportion of 19.0%). Notable variations also appear across other backgrounds, with Serbian ancestry accounting for 1.7% locally versus 0.5% regionally, Croatian representing 1.6% versus 0.7%, and Lebanese comprising 3.0% versus 2.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Leppington is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 26.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure in the suburb of Leppington is skewed younger than Greater Sydney. According to AreaSearch August 2026 assessments, individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 38.1% of the populace compared to 30.4% regionally, while residents aged 65+ account for only 10.1% against 15.5% across Greater Sydney. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 32, matching the 2021 Census figure, which sits 5 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and below the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 expanded from 35.3% at the Census to an estimated 38.1%.
Through to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast within the 45 - 64 age bracket, projected to surge by 9,026 residents (331%) to reach 11,753.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Leppington
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 30 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,775 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,423 at the 2021 Census → 15,856 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12314). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.