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The median house price in Marrickville is $2.15m, with units at $980k. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Marrickville has an estimated 27,906 residents, up from 26,570 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,336 people, or 5.0%. 677 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 4,836 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Marrickville has an estimated resident count of approximately 27,906, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS updates for the surrounding region with validated new addresses post-Census. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 26,570 people, this represents an addition of 1,336 people (5.0%). The updated figure builds upon an AreaSearch resident estimate of 27,837 derived from the ABS ERP data release of June 2025 alongside 677 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With a density of 4,836 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Marrickville places within the highest 10% of nationally reviewed locations, highlighting intense local land demand.
The suburb of Marrickville recorded a 5.0% expansion post-census, trailing the SA3 area (6.2%) by only 1.2 percentage points and highlighting solid expansion metrics. Recent population gains were predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which generated roughly 83.0% of overall demographic expansion. SA2 projections published by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year). In addition, age-specific growth rates drawn from these sources are mapped across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, future population expansion in the suburb of Marrickville is projected to track marginally beneath the national median, with aggregated SA2-level modeling forecasting an increase of 2,570 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 9.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
625 new dwellings have been approved in Marrickville over the past five years, an average of 125 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 231 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 604, 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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Analysis by AreaSearch using statistical area allocations of ABS building approval figures indicates that Marrickville has averaged approximately 125 newly approved homes each year, amounting to roughly 625 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 604 approvals have been catalogued. Across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with an average addition of only 0.4 new residents annually per constructed home, residential supply is comfortably matching or outpacing demand, expanding opportunities for purchasers and establishing room for demographic growth above existing estimates. New residential dwellings carry an average construction value of $729,000, underscoring developer emphasis on higher-end, premium housing products.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $55.0 million during this financial year, demonstrating considerable commercial development activity. Per capita construction activity in Marrickville exceeds that of Greater Sydney by 54.0%, offering buyers an expanded selection of properties. Newly approved residential construction is divided into 4.0% detached houses and 96.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density building introduces attainable entry points that cater well to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also marks a clear departure from the existing dwelling stock (where houses currently account for 32.0%), reflecting diminishing supplies of greenfield land alongside shifting resident preferences and demand for diverse, affordable accommodation. Registering approximately 89 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits attributes of a low density environment. Longer-term demographic projections indicate that Marrickville will add 2,501 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given existing construction trends, upcoming residential supply is well positioned to absorb local housing demand, providing favourable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population growth above prevailing expectations.
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 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Marrickville, worth an estimated $6.82 billion. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.1 billion. 19 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Infrastructure investments, major capital works, and planning frameworks exert a critical influence on local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 63 projects positioned to shape the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings encompass the Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury, M6 Stage 1 (St Peters to Kogarah), Marrickville Station Metro Upgrade, and Victoria Road Precinct Rezoning, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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M6 Stage 1
M6 Stage 1 is a NSW Government motorway project delivering twin four-kilometre tunnels between the M8 Motorway at Arncliffe and President Avenue at Kogarah, with entry and exit ramps, future tunnel stubs, local road upgrades, a pedestrian and cyclist shared path, bridges and landscaping. Construction remains delayed after 2024 subsidence events and tunnelling issues, with the tunnel targeted to open to traffic in late 2028. Surface works and community-facing road, path and landscaping works have continued, while Transport for NSW has issued a default notice requiring the CGU joint venture to resume substantive works including tunnelling.
Marrickville Station Metro Upgrade
Upgrade of Marrickville Station to metro standards as part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project (Sydenham to Bankstown conversion). Works include platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers, level access boarding, security systems, CCTV, solar panels, and bridge upgrades to the Illawarra Road and Livingstone Road overbridges. The station was closed in September 2024 along with the rest of the T3 Bankstown Line between Marrickville and Bankstown. On-track testing commenced in April 2025 and the Southwest Metro is now scheduled to open in the second half of 2026, delayed from the original 2025 target due to industrial action.The Marrickville, Canterbury and Lakemba stations package is being delivered by a joint venture of Haslin Constructions and Stephen Edwards Constructions.
Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment
The $20 million redevelopment of the historic King George V Memorial Grandstand at Henson Park is now complete. Stage 1 (completed September 2025) delivered new female-friendly change rooms, gymnasium, multi-use function room, and grandstand accessibility upgrades including an elevator. Stage 2 (completed February 2026) added a new multipurpose building featuring public toilets, canteen, coaches boxes, and media broadcast facilities. The venue serves as a premier AFLW home ground for the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants while remaining the historic home of the Newtown Jets.
Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Two-stage upgrade of the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre to replace end-of-life building services and improve sustainability. Stage 1, including replacement of aluminium composite cladding for fire safety, was completed in October 2024. Stage 2 remains in planning and will deliver a fully electrified heat pump and chiller system, expanded rooftop solar, and replacement roof louvers and skylights. Construction for Stage 2 is currently scheduled for April to September 2028.
Steel Park Sporting Ground Upgrade
Comprehensive sporting ground upgrade including improved field surface and new turf, upgraded irrigation and drainage systems, enhanced floodlighting, cricket wicket upgrade, and fencing improvements. The project will improve the functionality of the three soccer fields used in winter and cricket facilities used in summer.
Victoria Road Precinct Urban Renewal
Long-term urban renewal of the former Victoria Road industrial precinct into a mixed-use neighbourhood. The precinct is being delivered across multiple developments including Wicks Place and the approved Timberyards project, providing build-to-rent, affordable housing, co-living, retail, creative industries, public open space and improved pedestrian connections.
The Timberyards
Approved mixed-use build-to-rent precinct redeveloping a 2.2 hectare former industrial site into a neo-industrial neighbourhood. The project includes 1,188 rental dwellings comprising 484 build-to-rent apartments, 589 co-living dwellings and 115 affordable homes across seven buildings, together with retail, commercial space, a retained heritage warehouse, public open space and community facilities. State Significant Development consent was granted by the Independent Planning Commission on 17 February 2026.
Mackey Park Amenities Upgrade
New amenities building for the park replacing existing facilities. The project is part of the broader Mackey Park Master Plan and will consolidate all services, new amenities and sports club office spaces within the building footprint. Construction commencing September 2025.
15,163 residents of Marrickville are employed, from a labour force of 16,269. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 66.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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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Marrickville features a well-educated labor pool, with particularly pronounced representation across the technology sector, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.8% and an estimated 1.3% annual rise in employment, based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 15,163 residents are employed, while the local jobless rate sits 2.7% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and the participation rate tracks slightly lower at 66.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 57.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical services show particular strength, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction industry accounts for only 5.4% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Sydney proportion of 8.6%. Although employment options are present locally, comparisons between the Census working population and resident counts suggest a substantial number of residents commute outside the district for work. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures across broader statistical areas shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.3% while the labour force grew by 0.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force gains of 1.9% each, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Future workforce trends can be gauged from national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year horizons, these figures have been mapped against the local industry profile. While nationwide employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary notably across sectors. Applying these specific industry trends to the local workforce composition projects local employment expansion of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (calculated as a weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Marrickville is $2,170 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,077 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,676 a year against an average of $83,214. 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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Based on AreaSearch aggregation of ATO postcode-level statistics for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Marrickville recorded a median income of $64,676 and an average income of $83,214. These figures rank among the upper tiers across Australia and exceed the respective Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $71,351 (median) and $91,802 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes placing between the 76th and 84th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows the largest single cohort comprises 8,678 residents (31.1%) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with broader regional trends where 30.9% earn within this band. Upper-tier earners are prominently represented, with 34.1% generating over $3,000 per week, reflecting considerable local spending capacity. Housing costs absorb 18.3% of income, yet strong earnings maintain disposable income at the 73rd percentile, while the SEIFA income measure positions the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Marrickville had 10,638 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 32% detached houses and 47% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential stock in Marrickville was divided between 32.0% standalone houses and 67.9% other dwellings (including townhouses, apartments, and non-standard housing), contrasting with Sydney metro where houses accounted for 55.9% and other dwellings made up 44.1%. Outright home ownership in Marrickville trailed the metropolitan benchmark at 24.2%, with remaining residences either being rented (47.6%) or held under a mortgage (28.2%). Typical monthly mortgage repayments were higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at $2,600 compared to $2,427, while median weekly rent was $480 versus $470 across Sydney metro.
When viewed against national figures, Marrickville's mortgage repayments substantially exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Marrickville counted 10,638 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,173 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 60.8% of households, comprising 26.1% couples without children, 23.4% couples with children, and 9.7% single parent households. The remaining 39.2% are non-family dwellings, consisting of lone person households (30.0%) and group living arrangements (9.2%). The average household size stands at 2.3 persons, which is lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.7% of adults in Marrickville hold a university qualification, including 31.3% with a bachelor degree and 13.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,330 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,079 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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Tertiary attainment in Marrickville is substantially higher than broader benchmarks, with 47.7% of residents aged 15 and over possessing university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This strong qualification profile underpins the district's readiness for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (13.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational education credentials are held by 21.6% of the population aged 15+, consisting of certificates (12.0%) and advanced diplomas (9.6%). Participation in study is elevated, with 26.7% of the local population actively engaged in formal courses.
This cohort includes 7.9% enrolled in higher education, 6.7% attending primary schools, and 5.6% undertaking secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Marrickville reaches 108 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 6,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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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Public transport connectivity in Marrickville is provided by 108 operating transit stops encompassing bus and rail services. Across these facilities, 23 distinct routes run to deliver 6,715 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is outstanding, with residents living an average of 156 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outside the suburb, with private motor vehicles being the primary mode for 59%, followed by 17% taking trains and 9% travelling on foot. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.7 per dwelling. Furthermore, 57.0% of local workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic.
Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 959 trips daily, which translates to around 62 weekly services per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the area's geographic centre.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.4% of residents in Marrickville report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Marrickville exhibits strong overall health indicators based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and chronic illness rates, with both older and younger age groups showing limited incidence of widespread medical conditions. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 60% of the population (16,679 people). Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 10.5 and 7.6% of residents respectively, while 70.4% reported having no diagnosed health conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 track above average.
Those aged 65 and over represent 14.4% of the community (4,018 people), sitting beneath the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate above-average health results, with national health standings generally matching the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.5% of Marrickville residents were born overseas and 34.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.8%) and Australian (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Marrickville, where 36.5% of residents were born abroad and 34.5% use a language other than English in their domestic environment. Christianity is the primary stated religion, accounting for 36.2% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a visible presence at 0.6% of residents, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage (country of birth of parents), the leading backgrounds reported in Marrickville are English (18.8%), Australian (16.7%), and Other (13.1%). Pronounced differences emerge among specific cultural backgrounds: Greek heritage accounts for 6.5% of the local population (compared to 1.9% regionally), Vietnamese background represents 5.2% (against 1.8% regionally), and Lebanese ancestry comprises 2.2% (versus 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Marrickville is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.6% 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 profile in Marrickville is weighted toward younger cohorts. Estimates from AreaSearch for August 2026 indicate that 40.8% of the population falls into the young to middle aged adult band (25 - 44), compared to 31.4% in Greater Sydney, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 22.6% against a regional level of 30.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 36, having decreased from 37 at the 2021 Census, sitting 1 year younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 38.8% to an estimated 40.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, senior and elderly age brackets (65+) are projected to capture the bulk of demographic increases, expanding by 1,474 residents (37%) to reach 5,492, whereas the youth cohort is expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Marrickville
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 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 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 — 677 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (26,570 at the 2021 Census → 27,906 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 (SAL12514). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.