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The median house price in Meadowbank (NSW) is $2.70m, with units at $695k. House values have moved -1.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Meadowbank (NSW) has an estimated 6,204 residents, up from 5,089 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,115 people, or 21.9%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 8,991 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 the analysis of geographical demographic updates from the ABS and fresh residential addresses verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Meadowbank (NSW) has a population of approximately 6,204 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,115 individuals (21.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 5,089 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident count of 6,190 determined by AreaSearch utilizing the June 2025 release of estimated resident population figures from the ABS alongside 67 validated new addresses identified after the Census date.
With these numbers, the suburb of Meadowbank (NSW) reaches a density of 8,991 persons per square kilometer, positioning it in the highest 10% of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch, demonstrating that regional land is highly prized. The 21.9% expansion rate of the suburb of Meadowbank (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader Greater Sydney region and the state average of 7.1%, establishing it as a primary regional growth center. The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up about 82.0% of the total population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are utilized. Projected growth rates for specific age categories derived from these data sources are applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, the suburb of Meadowbank (NSW) is projected to experience population growth slightly below the median of all statistical regions reviewed by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Meadowbank (NSW) expected to add 441 individuals by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 forecasts, representing a total rise of 6.9% across the 16 years.
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222 new dwellings have been approved in Meadowbank (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 56 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building consent statistics distributed from local area datasets, Meadowbank has seen approximately 44 homes authorized for construction each year, totaling an estimated 222 residential dwellings approved over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) alongside 29 during the current FY-26. Given that an average of 4.7 additional inhabitants has emerged for every residential unit constructed during those 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new construction falls far short of demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and drives up prices, while newly approved residences carry an average value of $551,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing the upscale, high-end market.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $27.4 million during the current financial year, indicating a moderate volume of non-residential development. Relative to Greater Sydney, building volume per capita in Meadowbank is at roughly 75% of the regional rate, placing it in the 92nd percentile among all locations tracked across the nation, even though construction pace has risen lately. The mix of new housing approvals consists of 18.0% standalone houses and 82.0% multi-unit buildings or townhouses. Focusing on high-density options provides lower entry costs and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and those entering the property market for the first time. Notably, building companies are constructing a higher proportion of standalone houses than the historical baseline indicates (2.0% at the Census), showing a continuing appetite for family residences despite broader high-density trends. With a ratio of approximately 71 residents for each building approval, Meadowbank displays the characteristics of a growing neighborhood. Future forecasts indicate that Meadowbank will gain 427 new inhabitants by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Looking at current construction trends, the supply of new residences is poised to easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable purchasing options and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Meadowbank (NSW), worth an estimated $1.55 billion. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.8 billion. 29 are already under construction and 29 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 planning initiatives, and construction works play a primary role in shaping regional property performance. In total, 6 key developments have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the neighborhood. Primary projects include the apt.Meadowbank Build-to-Rent Precinct, the Kingston Quarter development, the Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade, and the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works - Melrose Park to Wentworth Point Bridge, with details on the most significant initiatives provided below.
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apt.Meadowbank Build-to-Rent Precinct
A $280 million mixed-use build-to-rent precinct at 1-20 Railway Road, Meadowbank, comprising 291 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments across four low-rise buildings. The precinct sits above Meadowbank Corner, a retail hub anchored by a 2,500 sqm Coles Local and 16 specialty retailers. Developed by apt.Residential in partnership with Dutch pension fund PGGM, constructed by Buildcorp and designed by AJC Architects. The project is fully electric and targeting 5 Star Green Star, WELL and WeIS ratings.Structure topped out in May 2025, with construction progressing to facade, interiors and landscaping. Completion scheduled for late 2026.
Kingston Quarter
A multi-stage waterfront urban renewal precinct in Shepherds Bay featuring approximately 2,000 apartments. The masterplan includes the Kingston Quarter trio of buildings (01, 02, and 03), premium retail and dining tenancies, a 3,000 sqm public park, foreshore plaza, and a public jetty. The development emphasizes lifestyle amenity with a fitness centre, lap pool, and landscaped podiums, integrated with the Ryde Riverwalk.
Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade
Major upgrade of the Constitution Road corridor between Belmore Street and the western side of Meadowbank Railway Station. Stage 1 is complete. Stage 2, jointly funded by the NSW Government and City of Ryde, spans five phases and includes new traffic signals, road widening, retaining walls, footpath and cycleway upgrades, bridge works and public domain improvements including street trees, lighting and street furniture. Construction commenced September 2025 following community engagement and procurement in early 2025.Design is led by WSP.
Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is a major expansion delivering a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) on the existing Eastwood campus. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder AW Edwards, the project consolidates services previously spread across 21 buildings into a single modern facility. The ASB will feature an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, medical imaging including MRI, ambulatory care centre, paediatric short-stay unit, and additional adult inpatient beds.Interim facilities including a new ICU/CCU opened in May 2025. A key milestone was reached in March 2026 with the first major concrete pour for the ASB foundations, using a sustainable mix replacing 40 per cent of traditional cement with recycled materials. Construction of the ASB is on track for completion in late 2027, with main entrance works, demolition of legacy buildings, and landscaping to follow through 2028.
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works - Melrose Park to Wentworth Point Bridge
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 enabling works are delivering the first 1.3 km of new light rail alignment, including a 320 m public and active transport bridge over the Parramatta River between Melrose Park and Wentworth Point. The bridge will carry light rail, buses, pedestrians and cyclists, improve cross-river access for growing communities, and form part of the future 10 km Stage 2 light rail route to Sydney Olympic Park.
Melrose Park High School
A new high school being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW to accommodate growth in Melrose Park. The project includes 31 new classrooms, including 3 support classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, library, outdoor learning areas, and open play spaces. As of April 2026, construction is well underway with structural works nearing completion and enrolment open for Year 7 and 8 students starting in 2027.
Wentworth Point Public School Upgrade - Stage 2
Major expansion of Wentworth Point Public School including 26 additional modern teaching spaces in a new four-storey building facing Burroway Road, a reconfigured library, a ground floor support unit with three classrooms, removal of demountable classrooms to open up play space, and a new raised pedestrian crossing on Ferry Wharf Circuit. The upgrade lifts school capacity from 400 to 1000 students to accommodate growth in the Wentworth Point precinct. As of mid-2026, the new four-storey building (Building D) and the reconfigured library are complete and in use, with removal of the remaining demountable classrooms the final step before project completion.
Ryde Central
The redevelopment of the former Ryde Civic Centre site into a flagship civic and cultural hub. The plan includes a 700-person multi-purpose performance hall, public meeting rooms, council offices, childcare facilities, commercial and retail spaces, and a landscaped public plaza. Following the rejection of all long-term lease tenders in February 2026, the City of Ryde is currently reviewing its delivery strategy to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining public ownership of the iconic site.
4,370 residents of Meadowbank (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,525. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 81.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% 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 4,840, about 78% 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 workforce in Meadowbank is characterized by high levels of education, with a notable concentration of professionals in the technology field, an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.0% over the preceding year based on AreaSearch calculations of regional data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,370, while the local unemployment rate was 0.7% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor market participation was exceptionally strong, reaching 81.4% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 57.6% of employed locals performed their duties from home, though this figure should be interpreted with caution due to the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
Locals are primarily employed in professional & technical fields, healthcare & social assistance, and financial & insurance services. Professional & technical services show a strong concentration, with local employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, the construction industry represents a smaller share of the local workforce at 5.6%, compared to the regional baseline of 8.6%. The mismatch between the census day working population and the resident workforce suggests that local businesses offer limited job openings within the immediate vicinity. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader geographical region show that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 2.0% and the active workforce grew by 2.1%, leaving the overall unemployment rate virtually unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of its labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. National employment forecasts issued in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective employment trends in Meadowbank. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future changes. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different fields. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure indicates that employment among residents should grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that does not incorporate local population growth forecasts.
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Median household income in Meadowbank (NSW) is $1,993 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,184 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,661 a year against an average of $87,529. 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 compiled tax data from the ATO at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Meadowbank recorded a median income of $67,661 and an average income of $87,529. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale and exceed the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying the Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% recorded since the 2023 financial year, current local estimates would stand at approximately $74,644 for the median and $96,562 for the average as of March 2026.
Weekly personal earnings from the 2021 Census are also high, ranking in the 90th percentile nationally at $1,184. Looking at the distribution of earnings, the largest bracket comprises 37.1% of residents (2,301 people) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional pattern where 30.9% of the population falls into this range. High housing expenses demand 19.7% of local earnings, yet strong wages preserve disposable income levels at the 59th percentile nationally, and the area ranks in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index for income.
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Meadowbank (NSW) had 2,441 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 2% detached houses and 97% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,148 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. 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, the housing stock in Meadowbank consisted of 2.3% standalone houses and 97.6% multi-unit options such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwellings, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Meadowbank was lower than the metropolitan average, sitting at 13.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (26.7%) or tenants renting their homes (60.4%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $2,148 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $430 compared to $470 across the metro region.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Meadowbank exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the countrywide figure of $375.
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Meadowbank (NSW) counted 2,441 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,976 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 58.2%, consisting of couples with children at 18.9%, couples without children at 31.7%, and single parent households at 6.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.8% of properties, with individuals living alone representing 37.0% and group households making up 4.8%. The median household size stands at 2.0 people, which is smaller than the average of 2.7 recorded across Greater Sydney.
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62.4% of adults in Meadowbank (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 38.0% with a bachelor degree and 21.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 9.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,071 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Meadowbank is considerably higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 62.4% of individuals aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% throughout NSW. This high level of academic attainment places the area in a strong position for white-collar and knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 38.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational education accounts for 18.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 9.1%.
A significant proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 25.5% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 9.7% studying at the tertiary level, 4.5% attending primary school, and 2.4% enrolled in secondary school.
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Public transport in Meadowbank (NSW) reaches 12 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 8,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Ferries carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 infrastructure in Meadowbank includes 12 active transit stops providing bus, train, and ferry services. These stops accommodate 15 distinct routes, which together provide 8,263 passenger journeys each week. Local access is strong, with residents living an average of 196 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 60%, followed by train travel at 28%. Car ownership stands at 0.5 vehicles per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 57.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic-era restrictions. Local transit routes average 1,180 daily trips across all services, which represents approximately 688 weekly services for each individual stop.
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81.6% of residents in Meadowbank (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.5% 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 indicators for the population of Meadowbank show exceptional results, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates pointing to a low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 61% of residents (3,812 people) compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents were mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 6.2% and 5.1% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 81.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The proportion of residents aged 65 and older stands at 10.4% (645 people), which is lower than the 15.5% average across Greater Sydney. Seniors in the area experience positive health outcomes, with national rankings matching those of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
61.3% of Meadowbank (NSW) residents were born overseas and 60.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.5%) and English (11.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Meadowbank ranks among the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 60.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 61.3% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 37.9% of the population. However, the most pronounced religious concentration relative to regional averages is Hinduism, which is practiced by 8.6% of residents compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups represented locally are Chinese at 20.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 8.4%, Other ancestries at 17.9%, and English at 11.8%, which sits below the regional average of 19.0%.
Other notable differences in ethnic backgrounds include a high concentration of Korean ancestry at 8.5% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Filipino ancestry at 3.9% (compared to 2.0%), and Russian ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
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The median resident of Meadowbank (NSW) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 41.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Meadowbank is 34 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, there is a higher concentration of young adults aged 25 to 34 (31.7%) and a lower proportion of children aged 5 to 14 (5.3%). The proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 8.4% to 10.0%, while the group aged 0 to 4 shrank from 6.8% to 5.3% and the cohort aged 35 to 44 fell from 22.2% to 21.1%.
Long-term forecasts for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 age bracket projected to grow the fastest at 55%, adding 117 residents to reach 328. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting local aging trends, while the number of children aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 is projected to decrease.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Meadowbank (NSW)
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 May 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 — 67 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,089 at the 2021 Census → 6,204 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 (SAL12560). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.