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The median house price in Marsden Park is $1.24m, with units at $877k. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Marsden Park has an estimated 24,035 residents, up from 14,610 at the 2021 Census — a change of 9,425 people, or 64.5%. Growth has averaged 15.3% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 1,863 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research on ABS population adjustments for the surrounding region and subsequent addresses confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Marsden Park has a projected residency of approximately 24,035 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 9,425 individuals (64.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 14,610 individuals. The variance is calculated based on a localized population of 22,249, projected by AreaSearch after analyzing the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, combined with an additional 1,112 validated new addresses recorded since the Census.
This level of occupancy translates to a density ratio of 1,863 residents per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across national locations tracked by AreaSearch. The 64.5% expansion rate in the suburb of Marsden Park since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 85.0% of the total population gains in recent times, though all other components, including natural increase and overseas arrivals, remained positive contributors. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year are applied. Demographic growth rates by age bracket from these datasets are also projected forward for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic models indicate exceptional growth, placing the locality in the highest 10 percent of statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Marsden Park anticipated to expand by 9,711 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level projections, representing a total gain of 33.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,978 new dwellings have been approved in Marsden Park over the past five years, an average of 395 a year. That places the area in the 100th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 433 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 218, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval registries allocated from local statistical divisions show that the area averages about 395 dwelling approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 1,978 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26200 construction approvals have been documented. With an average of 5.7 new occupants per year for every completed residence over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, construction volume is lagging demand significantly, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives pricing upward, while incoming residential projects average a construction value of $483,000, indicating that builders are targeting the higher-end sector with upscale properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $3.0 million have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. In comparison to Greater Sydney, property construction in the locality is slightly elevated, running 19.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which helps balance choices for buyers while supporting existing home values, even though construction momentum has moderated of late. This level remains significantly higher than the nationwide average, demonstrating robust builder confidence. Recent building activity is composed of 81.0% standalone houses and 19.0% medium-to-high density residential units, maintaining the outer-suburban layout with a preference for single-family homes that draw buyers seeking space. This represents a notable shift from the established housing landscape, which is currently 98.0% standalone houses, reflecting a decline in available building plots and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area registers approximately 78 residents for each residential approval, indicating a growing local market. Projecting forward, the local population is expected to expand by 7,922 occupants by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimation. Under current building trends, incoming residential projects should comfortably satisfy buyer demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting demographic expansion above current forecasts.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Marsden Park, worth an estimated $4 billion. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.7 billion. 12 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction works, and planning frameworks. A total of 24 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Significant developments include Somi Residences, Elara Place (New Neighbourhood), CDC Data Centre Campus Marsden Park, and Vertex Industrial Estate, with the subsequent list detailing the projects of highest local relevance.
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Elara Place (New Neighbourhood)
Elara Place is the newest neighbourhood within Stockland's Elara masterplanned community at Marsden Park. The precinct is delivering around 800 additional homes with lots generally ranging from 250 to 570 square metres. Civil works and housing construction are progressing, with ongoing land releases supporting continued expansion of the wider Elara community. The neighbourhood includes a central linear park, walking and cycling links, and direct access to Yiraaldiya National Park, while benefiting from nearby schools, parks and the future Marsden Park Strategic Centre.
Halcyon Gables
Halcyon Gables is Stockland's first NSW land lease community, delivering 231 architecturally designed manufactured homes for over-60s across 12 hectares within the broader Gables masterplanned community in Sydney's Hills district. The gated community features resort-style facilities including a wellness centre with heated mineral pool, gym, sauna, pickleball courts, bowling green, and a recreational clubhouse with library and cinema. Construction began in 2024 and the first stage of 91 homes is welcoming its first residents in early 2026, with homes priced from around 1.07 million to 1.55 million dollars.
CDC Data Centre Campus Marsden Park
Largest data centre campus in Southern Hemisphere. 504 megawatt ICT capacity across six four-storey buildings with 24 data halls each. Construction began October 2024.
Somi Residences
Somi Residences is a family-friendly residential community in Sydney's fast-growing North-West featuring 156 dwellings across multiple stages. The estate includes a mix of architecturally designed 3, 4, and 5 bedroom houses and townhouses with modern features, situated close to St Luke's Catholic College, Marsden Park Public School, and well-connected to Riverstone and Schofields Railway Stations.
Newpark
Masterplanned residential community in Marsden Park delivering 3,000+ lots with parks, open space, paths and a future school. Staged land and home-and-land packages are selling with ongoing civil works and home construction across the estate.
West Schofields Precinct Rezoning
State-led rezoning of the West Schofields Precinct in Sydney's North West Growth Area. The revised proposal enables approximately 2,300 new homes above the Probable Maximum Flood level, a new primary school, local centre, open space, and conservation areas. Exhibition concluded in January 2026 and is under final assessment.
Richmond Road - M7 Motorway to Townson Road
Upgrade of approx. 2.2 km of Richmond Road to increase capacity and safety between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road. Scope includes widening to six lanes, a new northbound flyover from the M7/Rooty Hill Rd North off-ramp to Richmond Road, intersection upgrades, new pedestrian crossings and shared paths, and replacement of the Bells Creek bridge with separated paths.
Marsden Park Logistics Estate
Development of a new 16,000sq m warehouse and office facility for Orrcon Steel, as part of the estate's second stage.
9,645 residents of Marsden Park are employed, from a labour force of 9,888. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 62.9%. 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, 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 21,445, about 89% 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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The local community has a highly qualified labor pool characterized by a strong concentration of professional roles, alongside a jobless rate of only 2.5%, according to consolidated statistical area records from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 9,645 local residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, whereas labor force participation is notably lower at 62.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicate that a significant 46.0% of workers performed their duties from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The community shows a distinct concentration in transport, postal & warehousing roles, with a employment share that is 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the education & training sector is underrepresented, employing only 6.5% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% throughout Greater Sydney. The area appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of census employees working in the area to the resident workforce. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data blocks, the 12-month period experienced a 9.4% contraction in the labor force and a 9.9% reduction in employment, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in the jobless rate. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.9%, alongside a minor reduction. National employment trends released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand in the locality. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local occupation profile to estimate future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests that local employment is poised to rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Marsden Park is $2,722 a week (about $142,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,131 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,561 a year against an average of $77,215. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the area is $65,561, with an average taxpayer income of $77,215. This represents a very high level nationally, contrasting with a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would sit at approximately $72,327 for the median and $85,184 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the locality all ranked in the upper tier, placing between the 87th and 94th percentiles nationwide.
The income distribution shows the largest group, representing 38.1% of residents (9,157 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 brackets, which aligns with regional patterns showing 30.9% in the same category. Financial strength is demonstrated by the 42.8% of households that secure high weekly incomes above $3,000, supporting strong local retail spending. High housing costs account for 21.2% of income, yet strong household earnings keep disposable income at the 90th percentile, and the area ranks in the 9th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Marsden Park had 4,175 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 68% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $570 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential configurations in the locality, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 97.5% standalone houses and 2.5% other housing types, including duplexes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% standalone houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of outright home ownership was below the Sydney metropolitan average at 10.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (68.0%) or tenants (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly above the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427 at $2,900, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $570, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in the locality are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Marsden Park counted 4,175 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,868 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 65% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 89.6%, consisting of 64.5% couples with children, 17.7% couples without children, and 6.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.4%, with single-person households at 9.1% and share houses representing 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.4 occupants is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.4% of adults in Marsden Park hold a university qualification, including 31.8% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,990 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,072 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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Academic achievement in the locality significantly exceeds regional averages, with 49.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding tertiary qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This notable educational lead positions the community well for professional services opportunities. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate credentials (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Technical and vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, divided between advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificate courses (13.4%). Participation in study is notably high, with 34.5% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This group includes 15.1% in primary school, 6.9% in high school, and 5.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Marsden Park reaches 82 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport networks feature 82 active transit stops within the area, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 19 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,909 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility to transit services is classified as good, with residents living an average of 201 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by trains at 12%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per residence, exceeding the regional average. A substantial 46.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 272 runs per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 23 weekly runs for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
84.6% of residents in Marsden Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metric assessments reveal excellent wellness levels throughout the locality, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with younger age groups showing very low rates of common health conditions, and private healthcare insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering about 57% of the total population (~13,803 people). This compares to 59.9% of residents across Greater Sydney. The most frequent health issues reported in the locality are asthma and diabetes, affecting 5.1% and 4.1% of the population, respectively, while 84.6% of residents reported having no ongoing chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The population contains 6.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,610 people), which is lower than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes are above average, although they rank lower nationally than the metrics of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.2% of Marsden Park residents were born overseas and 60.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (21.3%) and Filipino (12.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality stands as one of the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 60.1% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes and 54.2% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.5% of local residents. The most notable religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 26.3% of the community, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the top three lineages reported in the area are Other at 24.7% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Indian at 21.3%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.6%, and Filipino at 12.6%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 2.0%.
Furthermore, there are notable concentrations of other background groups: Sri Lankan ancestry is overrepresented at 0.9% of the local population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Samoan is at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%), and Maltese stands at 1.3% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Marsden Park is 33, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 23.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 33, the locality is noticeably younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is below the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a high proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (24.9%) but a smaller share of people aged 55 - 64 (4.3%). This concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national share of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 8.5% to 12.2% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 7.9% to 11.5%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 18.5% to 11.0%, and the 0 to 4 age group fell from 11.7% to 8.7%. Population projections for 2041 point to major demographic shifts. The 15 to 24 cohort is projected to experience the highest growth at 128%, adding 3,741 residents to reach 6,674, whereas the 35 to 44 age group is projected to shrink by 1403 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Marsden Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,610 at the 2021 Census → 24,035 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 (SAL12515). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.