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The median house price in Lidcombe is $2.00m, with units at $795k. House values have moved 6.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Lidcombe has an estimated 29,154 residents, up from 23,663 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,491 people, or 23.2%. Growth has averaged 4.5% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 1,589 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 4,294 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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Analyzing demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Lidcombe has a resident count projected at 29,154 in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 5,491 people (23.2%) from the 23,663 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The projection relies on an estimated population of 29,104 compiled by AreaSearch utilizing the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, coupled with 1,589 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 4,293 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the highest 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch, pointing to competitive demand for local land.
The 23.2% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the state benchmark (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, positioning the locality as a leading growth zone. The main driver for this upward population trend was net overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 84.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age-specific growth patterns from these data pools are applied to all regions spanning the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modeling indicates a substantial population increase that ranks in the top quarter of all Australian statistical territories, with projections indicating an expansion of 9,447 individuals by 2041, representing a overall growth rate of 32.2% across the 16 years.
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1,696 new dwellings have been approved in Lidcombe over the past five years, an average of 339 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 292 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 15% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 330, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped to statistical boundaries, the suburb of Lidcombe maintained an annual average of approximately 339 new dwelling approvals, representing about 1,696 residential properties over the prior 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 303 approvals have been logged. Based on an average influx of 3.4 new residents per completed dwelling annually between FY-21 and FY-25, demand outpaces incoming supply, a trend that typically drives upward price pressure and heightened competition, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction valuation of $428,000—slightly higher than the broader region—pointing to a focus on premium projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $91.3 million during this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial investment locally. Compared with Greater Sydney, the suburb of Lidcombe registered higher development volume (50.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain buyer options while supporting existing real estate values, even though development speed has slowed lately. The level of activity is notably higher than the national standard, highlighting strong developer interest. Recent approvals consist of 15.0% separate houses and 85.0% multi-unit attached dwellings. The emphasis on high-density options provides affordable entry pathways and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a clear shift from the current residential mix (which consists of 39.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of development sites and adapting to changing lifestyles and affordability constraints. The ratio of residents to each dwelling approval stands at roughly 346, pointing to capacity for further expansion. Looking forward, the suburb of Lidcombe is projected to add 9,397 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new residential supply is expected to comfortably accommodate demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially driving growth beyond current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lidcombe, worth an estimated $1.22 billion. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $47.9 billion. 27 are already under construction and 27 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, major works, and town planning initiatives heavily influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 47 projects likely to affect the local area. Key developments include The Concourse at Lidcombe, Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse, Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan, and New Auburn Basketball Centre, with key details provided in the list below.
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The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
80 Betty Cuthbert Drive Mixed-Use Development
Repurposing of a 5.9-hectare NSW Government-owned site in Lidcombe for mixed health, education, and residential uses. The site is subdivided into three lots: 3.16 hectares transferred to Homes NSW for 48 new homes including 18 social and affordable dwellings, an 8,900 square meter site for the MS Plus wellbeing centre which opened in March 2025, and a third site retained by the Government. Demolition of the former health facility is underway as of early 2026.
Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence at Wyatt Park. The project will deliver two additional indoor basketball courts, a gym, hot and cold recovery spaces, sport science and sports medicine areas, a film room, office and meeting rooms, player and spectator amenities, and associated access, parking and landscaping works. The centre is intended to support the Sydney Kings, Sydney Flames, Hoops Capital Academy and local community basketball pathways.
Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Cumberland City Council's staged revitalisation of the Lidcombe Town Centre is being delivered under the Public Domain Plan adopted in August 2023. The first major stage, the Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade (also known as the Lidcombe Town Centre High Street Activation Project), is jointly funded by the NSW Government's WestInvest program and Cumberland Council, with a combined budget of around 10.4 million dollars. Works span Joseph Street and Bridge Street between Railway Street and Vaughan Street, transforming the area into a vibrant 'Eat Street' with outdoor dining, upgraded paving and footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, angled on-street parking, new street tree planting, integrated public art including a digital art platform, electric vehicle charging points and upgraded lighting and wayfinding.The construction tender was awarded with works proposed to commence in February 2026. Subsequent stages cover the John Street Precinct (concept design exhibited June 2025, supported by the Australian Government Thriving Suburbs Program) and the Remembrance Park upgrade with a new playspace, plus links to the future Pippita Rail Trail.
Pippita Rail Trail
The Pippita Rail Trail is a proposed 2.4 km walking and cycling corridor linking Lidcombe Train Station with Sydney Olympic Park along the former Abattoir Branch rail corridor. The masterplan completed public consultation in March 2024. The project has since been incorporated into Cumberland City Council's active transport planning, secured grant funding, and remains in the planning and design phase with construction funding still to be confirmed.
Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade
The Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade aims to transform the area into a vibrant Eat Street with enhanced pedestrian facilities, outdoor dining opportunities, upgraded footpaths, new street tree planting, public art, and improved street furniture to provide more public space and better public streets.
Lidcombe Infrastructure Upgrade
Rail corridor upgrade at Lidcombe delivered under the Rail Service Improvement Program (formerly More Trains, More Services) to simplify and modernise the Sydney Trains network. Work covers removal, relocation and reconfiguration of track and signalling infrastructure, modification of electrical assets and combined service routes including removal of high-voltage cables, upgrades to overhead wiring and structures, drainage improvements, and civil and structural activities supporting the corridor upgrade. The works improve train movements through the Lidcombe junction and Lidcombe Loop, enabling higher capacity and faster network recovery after incidents.Main construction began in September 2022 under the Transport for Tomorrow alliance (Laing O'Rourke and KBR) with Transport for NSW. The upgrade underpinned the October 2024 adjusted timetable that integrated Sydney Metro City and Southwest into the heavy rail network, rerouted Liverpool to City services via Regents Park and Lidcombe, and established the new T6 Lidcombe and Bankstown Line. Separate works at Lidcombe Station continue under the Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project for the Mariyung and Regional Rail fleets, with activity recorded through January 2026.
Transport Oriented Development Program - Lidcombe
NSW Government Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Program precinct at Lidcombe. Planning controls commenced 13 May 2024 under Chapter 5 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021, applying within 400m of Lidcombe Station. Controls permit residential flat buildings in residential and local centre zones (max FSR 2.5:1, max height 22m for apartments, 24m for shop-top housing) and mandate a minimum 2% affordable housing contribution in perpetuity for developments over 2,000 sqm gross floor area. The program enables higher-density apartment and mixed-use development within walking distance of Lidcombe Station.Multiple private developments are now lodging DAs under the new controls. Lidcombe is a TOD Area station (400m radius), distinct from the 8 state-led accelerated precincts with 1,200m catchments. The TOD program is estimated to deliver more than 170,000 new homes across 37 identified precincts statewide over 15 years.
18,314 residents of Lidcombe are employed, from a labour force of 18,777. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 73.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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. 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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The suburb of Lidcombe boasts a highly skilled labor force with a strong professional services sector, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.4% over the prior year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 18,314, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard at 73.5% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 35.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area has a notable concentration in accommodation & food, employing workers at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training is underrepresented, accounting for 6.3% of local workers compared to 8.9% across the region. Although local employment options are available, a comparison of the local working population to Census data indicates a large share of residents travel to other areas for work. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the wider statistical territory show that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 5.4% while the labor force expanded by 5.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This outpaced Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate decreased slightly. Long-term trends can be further understood using Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Aligning these industry trends with the local workforce suggests employment for residents will rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Lidcombe is $1,888 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $741 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,656 a year against an average of $55,033. 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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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Lidcombe sit below the national average according to ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income for local taxpayers is $43,656, with the average income recorded at $55,033, compared to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $48,161 for median income and $60,712 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household incomes are in the 58th percentile ($1,888 weekly), while personal incomes rank in the 37th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 36.0% of local taxpayers (10,495 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where 30.9% fall into this range. High housing costs account for 21.4% of household income, though solid earnings keep disposable income levels at the 52nd percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lidcombe had 7,809 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 39% detached houses and 45% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,308 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Lidcombe at the time of the latest Census consisted of 38.8% detached houses and 61.1% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to Sydney metro averages of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Lidcombe lagged the metropolitan average at 21.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (33.5%) or occupied by tenants (45.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of residents was below the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,308, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470.
Locally, mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lidcombe counted 7,809 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,621 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up the majority of households at 74.0%, consisting of couples with children (33.5%), couples without children (27.5%), and single parent households (10.4%). The remaining 26.0% are non-family households, which include single person households at 17.2% and group households at 8.8%. The median household size of 2.9 people is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.1% of adults in Lidcombe hold a university qualification, including 27.8% with a bachelor degree and 10.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 10.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,149 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,043 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local educational profile is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates (40.1% of residents aged 15+) sitting higher than the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%, highlighting the local emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational training accounts for 23.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (10.5%). Student participation rates are high, with 31.5% of residents enrolled in academic programs.
This comprises 9.0% attending tertiary institutions, 6.7% in primary school, and 5.2% in secondary education.
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Public transport in Lidcombe reaches 133 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 20,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 transit networks include 133 active stops within the suburb of Lidcombe, providing a combination of rail and bus services. These locations are connected by 25 distinct routes, accommodating 20,321 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 149 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, most working residents commute to other districts, with cars remaining the primary transport mode at 60%, followed by trains at 27% and buses at 6%. Private vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.9 per household, which sits below the regional average.
A substantial 35.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era working patterns. Transit service frequency averages 2,903 daily trips across all routes, translating to roughly 152 weekly trips at each stop. The associated map indicates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
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84.0% of residents in Lidcombe report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 metrics show excellent status across the suburb of Lidcombe, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets, while private health insurance rates are low at roughly 49% of the population (~14,212 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues among residents are diabetes and arthritis, affecting 4.3 and 3.7% of the population, respectively, while 84.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of Lidcombe has 12.2% of its population aged 65 and over (3,556 people), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
68.9% of Lidcombe residents were born overseas and 79.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (25.7%) and Korean (16.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Lidcombe ranks among the most culturally diverse locations in the nation, with 68.9% of residents born outside Australia and 79.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 36.3% of the community. The most distinct religious concentration is in Buddhism, which accounts for 10.1% of the population, well above the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the primary ancestries represented are Chinese at 25.7% of the population (compared to the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 23.5% (compared to 16.0% regionally), and Korean at 16.6% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Notable concentrations are also present for other backgrounds: Vietnamese accounts for 4.1% of residents (vs 1.8% regionally), Lebanese stands at 3.0% (vs 2.6%), and Filipino represents 3.3% (vs 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lidcombe is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 40.1% 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 median age in the suburb of Lidcombe is 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Lidcombe has a higher percentage of young adults aged 25 - 34 (26.2%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.3%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 15.1% to 16.7% of the population.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.7% to 9.1%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 11.0% to 9.8%. Demographic modeling indicates the age structure will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow the fastest at 26%, adding 2,003 residents to total 9,642.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lidcombe
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 19 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 Jul 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 — 1,589 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,663 at the 2021 Census → 29,154 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 (SAL12325). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.