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The median house price in Merrylands is $1.42m, with units at $540k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Merrylands has an estimated 36,323 residents, up from 32,472 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,851 people, or 11.9%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 1,551 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 5,397 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 analysis of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with recent address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Merrylands has an estimated population of approximately 36,323 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,851 residents (11.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 32,472 individuals. This adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 36,313, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP publication from June 2025 alongside an extra 1,551 verified new residential addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 5,397 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all territories analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 11.9% expansion rate of the suburb of Merrylands since the 2021 census outpaced the state figure of 7.1% as well as Greater Sydney, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population growth. Overseas migration served as the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 66.0% of the total population increase during the latest intervals. AreaSearch is employing projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, based on data released in 2024 and using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas not included in this dataset, AreaSearch uses projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied across all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. When reviewing future population trends, a substantial rise in the top quartile of national statistical areas is projected, with the suburb of Merrylands expected to grow by 10,111 persons to 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 27.8% in total over the 16 years.
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2,130 new dwellings have been approved in Merrylands over the past five years, an average of 426 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 317 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 622, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals compiled by the ABS show that Merrylands has experienced an average of approximately 426 residential approvals annually, translates to an estimated 2,130 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 571 during the current period of FY-26. A ratio of 1.6 new arrivals per completed home over the last 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 suggests a healthy alignment of supply and demand, contributing to stable conditions, though this has risen to 4.9 people per approved home during the last 2 financial years, pointing to heightened demand and possible underbuilding.
The average expected construction value for these new properties stands at $378,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $43.8 million during this financial year, indicating solid local commercial development. Recent building permits consist of 17.0% freestanding houses and 83.0% multi-unit developments. This emphasis on higher-density options provides lower-cost options for buyers and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a notable shift away from the current housing stock, which is 49.0% traditional houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and adapting to changing lifestyles and affordability constraints. There are roughly 144 people for every approved residential unit, indicating a growing local property market. Future forecasts indicate that Merrylands is set to gain 10,101 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering ongoing construction trends, the volume of incoming housing should comfortably satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for population increases that outstrip current estimates.
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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 Merrylands, worth an estimated $3.08 billion. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $80.2 billion. 29 are already under construction and 52 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has identified 85 active projects that are anticipated to influence this locality. Prominent developments include The Gladstone Village - Stage 3, Central Quarter Merrylands, Evolve Housing Merrylands Social and Affordable Housing, and the Cardinal Gilroy Village Redevelopment at 45 Barcom Street, with the most significant projects detailed in the following list.
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Evolve Housing Merrylands Social and Affordable Housing
A 236-home social and affordable housing development delivering 23 social housing dwellings and 213 affordable homes close to Merrylands railway station and town centre. The project is funded through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and National Housing Accord Facility. Financial close has been achieved, the project is progressing toward delivery with completion expected during 2027.
Cardinal Gilroy Village Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the existing Cardinal Gilroy Village to provide 460 independent living units, a 153-bed residential aged care facility, community facilities, and non-residential uses across 17 buildings ranging from 2 to 6 storeys on a 7.44 hectare site.
4-6 Sherwood Road Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 7-storey mixed-use development comprising ground floor commercial spaces, 55 residential apartments, rooftop communal open space, and two levels of basement parking.
Central Quarter Merrylands
A mixed-use development featuring 194 modern apartments across 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations, accompanied by a three-level retail and commercial precinct including cafes, shops, childcare, and wellness services adjacent to Merrylands train station.
Merrylands Central Mixed-Use Development Site
A prime 3,278 sqm mixed-use development site located in the Merrylands Town Centre. Currently held by Cumberland City Council, the site is being offered for sale via Expressions of Interest closing May 13, 2025. It features E2 Commercial Centre zoning with potential for a landmark project reaching 115.5 metres in height and approximately 27,863 sqm of Gross Floor Area (GFA). The site is positioned to become the tallest development in the region, suitable for shop top housing, commercial premises, or build-to-rent projects.
The Gladstone Village - Stage 3
Final stage of The Gladstone Village masterplanned precinct in Merrylands, delivering 303 apartments across three buildings ranging from 12 to 17 storeys and six ground-floor neighbourhood shops. Located on 4-4A Terminal Place and part of 5 and 7 McLeod Road, the stage completes a 2.5-hectare mixed-use precinct of approximately 1,100 apartments with over 4,000sqm of retail and more than 2,500sqm of open space including the largest public park in the Merrylands town centre. Development consent was granted by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel on 13 June 2024.Designed by PTW Architects with landscape architecture by Land and Form Studio.
173 Pitt Street Shop-Top Housing Development
Proposed construction of a 13 storey shop-top housing development comprising a ground level retail tenancy and 125 residential apartments above with 2 levels of basement parking. The project may have been combined with adjacent properties at 171-173 Pitt Street based on recent development listings in the area.
Merrylands RSL Club Redevelopment Stage 2
Second stage of a multi-phase masterplan redevelopment of Merrylands RSL Club, designed by Quattro Architecture. Works include new Level 1 building works comprising a relocated 400-plus seat buffet restaurant, a new Vietnamese food offering, and expanded indoor and outdoor gaming areas to the ground floor. A new transfer slab is being constructed to enable future development of residential, retail, commercial, hotel and aged care uses above the club. Stage 1 (basement excavation, new gaming and bar areas, atrium lobby) was completed in August 2017 by Taylor Construction.
15,359 residents of Merrylands are employed, from a labour force of 17,005. Unemployment sits at 9.7%, with participation at 58.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 30,592, about 84% 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 locality possesses a highly trained labor pool with substantial representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 9.7%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 4.0% based on AreaSearch compilation of regional statistics. In March 2026, working residents numbered 15,359, while the jobless rate stood 5.6% higher than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, pointing to potential for progress, and labor force engagement remains comparatively low at 58.4% versus 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 32.8% of workers operated from their homes, though this figures should be interpreted alongside pandemic-related movement restrictions.
Local workforce employment is largely centered around healthcare and social assistance, retail, and construction sectors. Retail trade is particularly prominent, showing an employment concentration that is 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional and technical services account for only 7.3% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 11.5%. The heavily residential character of the locality appears to restrict the volume of jobs available within the immediate area, as shown by comparing the count of Census employment locations against local resident workers. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader geographic divisions reveals that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 4.0% while the overall labor force grew by 3.1%, leading to a decrease in the jobless rate of 0.7 percentage points. For comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, labor force rise by 1.9%, and a slight drop in unemployment. Broader national labor projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective hiring trends in Merrylands. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future trends. While countrywide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected changes vary widely across different fields. Aligning these industry trends with the local employment base suggests local jobs could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, noting that this calculation is a basic weighted projection for modeling purposes and does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Merrylands is $1,470 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $607 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,389 a year against an average of $51,377. 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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The suburb of Merrylands records a median individual taxpayer income of $41,389 alongside an average of $51,377, based on the latest postcode statistics from the ATO analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These earnings sit below national averages, in contrast to Greater Sydney where the median is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated figures of approximately $45,660 for the median and $56,679 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 12th percentile with a weekly figure of $607, whereas household earnings rank higher at the 34th percentile.
Analysis of earnings shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 31.6% of the local population (11,478 individuals), which aligns closely with the broader region where 30.9% of residents fall into this group. Financial strain from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only 77.6% of their income after housing payments, placing the area at the 25th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merrylands had 9,926 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 49% detached houses and 37% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.0%. 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 Merrylands at the time of the latest Census consisted of 49.0% detached houses and 51.0% multi-unit options like townhouses and apartments, compared to a breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Merrylands were lower than the metropolitan Sydney average, sitting at 23.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (27.7%) or renting households (48.8%). The median monthly home loan payment of $2,100 was considerably below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $400 was lower than the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Merrylands are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Merrylands counted 9,926 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,103 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of living arrangements at 71.7% of all households, which includes 39.3% couples raising children, 16.9% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent arrangements. The remaining 28.3% consists of non-family households, with single-person living situations representing 22.7% and shared group households making up 5.6% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.4% of adults in Merrylands hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,461 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 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 locality presents opportunities for educational advancement, with university graduation rates of 28.4% sitting considerably lower than the SA4 regional average of 39.1%. This discrepancy highlights a key area for targeted learning programs. Undergraduate degrees comprise the largest share of higher qualifications at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate study at 7.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Practical and technical qualifications are common, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, split between advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (15.7%). Enrolment rates are high, with 35.3% of the population currently engaged in structured studies.
This group is distributed between primary schooling (10.7%), secondary education (8.5%), and higher education (7.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merrylands reaches 171 stops on 71 routes, timetabled for about 6,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Assessments of public transport options show 171 active stops operating within Merrylands, including both bus and rail services. These stops are served by 71 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 6,600 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with typical resident distances to the nearest stop averaging 138 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 72%, followed by train travel at 18% and bus travel at 5%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per home.
A high proportion of residents (32.8%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Typical transit frequency stands at 942 services per day across all available routes, which averages out to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.3% of residents in Merrylands report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% 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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Assessments by AreaSearch regarding mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic illnesses indicate favorable health metrics for Merrylands, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across all age groups, while the proportion of residents holding private health insurance is low at approximately 47% of the population (~17,188 people). This is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent medical issues, each diagnosed in 5.2% of the local population, whereas 79.3% of residents reported having no ongoing chronic conditions compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
The working-age population exhibits good health outcomes with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 12.8% of the local population (4,649 people), which is lower than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior residents experience above-average health outcomes, with national standings generally matching the trends of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.1% of Merrylands residents were born overseas and 70.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (17.3%) and Australian (10.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Merrylands ranks among the most multicultural communities nationwide, with 55.1% of its residents born outside Australia and 70.9% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.9% of the local population. The most prominent statistical divergence is seen in the Islamic faith, which is practiced by 30.8% of the community, a share considerably larger than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three most common heritages in Merrylands are Other, representing 34.8% of the population, which is much higher than the regional benchmark of 16.0%, Lebanese, representing 17.3% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 2.6%, and Australian, representing 10.4% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional rate of 17.8%.
There are also minor variations in other ancestral backgrounds: Croatian represents 1.2% of Merrylands (compared to 0.7% across the region), Samoan stands at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Serbian accounts for 0.5% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merrylands is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 31.4% 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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Having a median age of 33, Merrylands has a younger demographic than Greater Sydney, which has a median of 37, and is younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Merrylands contains a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (18.3%) but a smaller share of mature adults aged 45 - 54 (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 3.5% to 4.4% of the population. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest notable shifts for Merrylands, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 47% (adding 1,816 residents to reach 5,703), while the 0 to 4 group is projected to see a minor rise of 9% (an increase of 251 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merrylands
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 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 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 — 1,551 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (32,472 at the 2021 Census → 36,323 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 (SAL12599). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.