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The median house price in Middleton Grange is $1.29m, with units at $1.01m. House values have moved 7.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Middleton Grange has an estimated 7,909 residents, up from 7,043 at the 2021 Census — a change of 866 people, or 12.3%. Growth has averaged 3.0% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 147 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 60.0% of that increase. That puts 3,102 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS demographic releases and 147 validated new addresses identified since the Census, the suburb of Middleton Grange has an estimated resident population of around 7,909 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 866 people (12.3%) from the 2021 Census baseline of 7,043 people, drawing upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 7,891 from the ABS (June 2025) release. The suburb of Middleton Grange registers a density of 3,101 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both Greater Sydney and New South Wales (7.3%), the suburb of Middleton Grange established itself as an area growth leader with its 12.3% post-2021 census gain, which was mostly fueled by natural increases contributing roughly 60.0% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 modeling (released in 2022 using 2021 as a base), with age-cohort growth rates extended through 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic forecasts position the suburb of Middleton Grange slightly underneath the national median for statistical divisions, projecting a 16-year expansion of 537 persons (6.6%) to 2041 via aggregated SA2 estimations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
218 new dwellings have been approved in Middleton Grange over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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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An evaluation of ABS residential construction approvals by AreaSearch shows the suburb of Middleton Grange approving approximately 43 dwellings annually, totaling an estimated 218 residences across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), alongside 19 approvals during FY-25 to date. An average construction cost of $425,000 per dwelling aligns with broader regional standards, while an influx of 6.9 new residents per completed home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) highlights strong demand over incoming supply that typically stimulates competition and property values. Commercial construction has also shown robust momentum, logging $84.9 million in approvals during this financial year.
Dwelling approvals in the suburb of Middleton Grange trail Greater Sydney significantly, sitting 75.0% below regional average per person and reflecting an established community with roughly 338 people per dwelling approval. This limited pipeline of new properties tends to bolster value and demand for established dwellings. The residential mix is heavily geared toward space-seeking purchasers, comprising 81.0% standalone homes and 19.0% townhouses or apartments, thereby retaining the suburban character. Future forecasts indicate the suburb of Middleton Grange is set to expand by 519 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current building volume is projected to balance incoming demand effectively, fostering advantageous market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating development that surpasses baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Middleton Grange
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Middleton Grange. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.85 billion. 16 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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 growth and performance are significantly guided by public works, planning schemes, and infrastructure investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 projects expected to influence the surrounding region, highlighted by the Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub, Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) Corridor, Hoxton Park Recycled Water Scheme, and Hoxton Park 12 houses.
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Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub
The Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub is a retail and commercial development within the Western Sydney Parklands, located at 104 Fifteenth Avenue, West Hoxton. The project includes a supermarket, retail outlets, a service station, and a childcare centre, designed to provide essential services and approximately 130 jobs to the local community. It is situated along the 1 billion dollar Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade corridor. Recent activity in early 2026 includes applications for civil works like kerb, gutter, and stormwater infrastructure.
Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct
A $100 million expansion of the Carnes Hill Community and Recreation Precinct. Stage 1 includes a 25m indoor pool, a dedicated learn-to-swim pool, an indoor splashpad, a gymnasium, and health facilities. Following an Expressions of Interest process awarded in March 2026, the project is progressing through design finalization and development application. Future stages are planned to include an outdoor 50m competition pool and a multipurpose hall.
Hoxton Park Recycled Water Scheme
A scheme providing recycled water services to new developments to achieve drinking water savings. Includes Glenfield Recycled Water Treatment Plant, pumping stations, reservoirs, and mains, servicing an area of 1,056 hectares.
Austral Village
Redevelopment of the existing Austral Shopping Centre into a modern single-storey neighbourhood retail destination. The project features a 3,500 sqm full-line Coles supermarket, a Coles Liquorland, and approximately 2,150 sqm of specialty retail space across 17 tenancies, including medical and fitness suites. The development includes 301 at-grade car parking spaces and a 2,000 sqm pad site reserved for future community facilities to be acquired by Liverpool City Council.
Gurner Avenue Estate
Gurner Avenue Estate is a masterplanned residential community spanning 10.02 hectares in the South West Growth Area. The development provides 163 house and land allotments designed to meet the growing housing demand in Austral. The project features comprehensive civil infrastructure, internal road networks, and integrated site services. It is strategically positioned to benefit from the Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct and Leppington railway station, offering high connectivity for future residents.
Austral Public School Upgrade
The upgrade for Austral Public School is being delivered in two stages to support a growing student population. Stage 1 involves the construction of 20 new permanent classrooms, 3 new support learning classrooms, and the refurbishment of administration and library facilities. Stage 2, funded in the 2024-25 Budget, will further increase school capacity with planning and design phases occurring in 2026.
Hoxton Park 12 houses
A past residential development project involving the construction of 12 houses.
Coolibah Austral
Coolibah Estate is a boutique residential land release by Brolen Homes offering 26 exclusive homesites with turnkey house and land packages in Austral, Sydney's South West Growth Corridor. Located 850m from Austral Town Centre, 3km from Leppington Train Station and 5km from the M7, the estate offers convenient access to amenities, schools, parks and public transport within the Liverpool LGA.
4,449 residents of Middleton Grange are employed, from a labour force of 4,563. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 78.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,163, 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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Middleton Grange boasts a highly capable labor force, with key service industries strongly represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and an estimated employment growth of 6.6% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,449 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation exceeds standard levels at 78.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data indicates that a high 39.8% of residents work from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Key employment sectors for local workers comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, along with retail trade. Concentration is particularly pronounced in transport, postal & warehousing, which captures 1.6 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical occupations comprise only 6.0% of the local workforce versus 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Comparing resident numbers to Census workplace counts suggests that the largely residential locality generates relatively few jobs within its borders. SALM and ABS datasets compiled by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12 months to March 2026, a 6.6% rise in employment was matched by a 6.7% expansion in the labor force, maintaining stable unemployment levels. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% gain in employment, a 1.9% rise in the labor force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Aligning Mar-26 industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia against the local workforce mix points to expected employment gains of 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (calculated as a simple weighted extrapolation without local population adjustments), compared to national industry projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Middleton Grange is $2,344 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $861 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,014 a year against an average of $71,753. 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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Aggregated postcode ATO figures for financial year 2023 show Middleton Grange taxpayers reporting a median income of $59,014 and an average of $71,753, exceeding national norms but falling below the respective Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 generates updated estimates of $65,104 (median) and $79,158 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household earnings in the 85th percentile ($2,344 weekly), with 39.7% of residents (3,139 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category (versus 30.9% regionally) and 33.2% making more than $3,000 weekly.
Even with accommodation costs taking up 21.3% of income, disposable earnings sit at the 77th percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the community in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Middleton Grange had 1,882 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.2% 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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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Middleton Grange was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 90.6%, with semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings comprising 9.4%, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stood at 10.8% (trailing Sydney metro), while mortgaged homes accounted for 62.1% and rented dwellings made up 27.1%. Median monthly mortgage costs reached $2,500 and weekly rent stood at $520, higher than both Sydney metro ($2,427 and $470) and Australian benchmarks ($1,863 and $375).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Middleton Grange counted 1,882 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,113 today, averaging 3.6 people each. 64% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 14% couples without children. 8% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up 91.2% of local residences, consisting of couples with children (63.6%), couples without children (14.2%), and single parent families (12.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 8.8%, divided between lone person households (8.0%) and group households (0.7%). The median household size stands at 3.6 people, notably higher than the Greater Sydney mark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.6% of adults in Middleton Grange hold a university qualification, including 18.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,201 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,045 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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Higher education rates in the area are subdued, with 25.6% holding university qualifications compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees account for 18.8%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 5.0%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.8%. Vocational education is prominent among residents aged 15+, with 32.0% holding trade or technical credentials, including 19.4% with certificates and 12.6% with advanced diplomas. A significant 37.9% of the local population is actively engaged in formal studies. Broken down by tier, 15.8% attend primary education, 9.5% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.2% are engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Middleton Grange reaches 11 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 770 services a week. The typical home sits about 460 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Middleton Grange contains 11 public transit stops providing bus connections across 30 distinct routes, delivering 774 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is moderate, placing dwellings an average distance of 460 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles are the primary commuting option for 93% of outward commuters, supported by an above-average vehicle ownership rate of 1.9 per dwelling. In addition, 39.8% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic circumstances. Transit services maintain an average volume of 110 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 70 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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84.5% of residents in Middleton Grange report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 compiled by AreaSearch show favorable trends across Middleton Grange, characterized by strong chronic condition and mortality metrics alongside exceptionally low illness rates in younger demographics. Private health insurance is held by approximately 55% of residents (~4,372 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma (4.9%) and arthritis (3.7%) represent the most prevalent health conditions, while 84.5% of the community reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 7.7% of the population (608 people), well under the regional 15.5% share, with older residents recording above-average health results that nevertheless track lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.3% of Middleton Grange residents were born overseas and 57.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.2%) and English (8.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Middleton Grange exhibits notable cultural diversity, with 42.3% of community members born overseas and 57.3% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 69.0% of local residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestry classifications in Middleton Grange are Other at 37.7% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Australian at 12.2% (against 17.8% across the region), and English at 8.1% (compared to 19.0% regionally). Specific European ancestries also show elevated local presence, including Serbian at 3.3% (vs 0.5% regionally), Croatian at 2.0% (vs 0.7%), and Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Middleton Grange is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.2% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Middleton Grange leans younger than Greater Sydney. AreaSearch's August 2026 projections show 40.5% of the community aged 0 - 24 (versus 30.4% across Greater Sydney), while cohorts aged 65+ comprise 7.7% (compared to 15.5% regionally). The median age was estimated at 32 as at August 2026, rising from 31 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 5 years below Greater Sydney's Census benchmark of 37 and under the national figure of 38. The 25 - 44 cohort has reduced from 34.4% to an estimated 31.7% since the Census.
Specifically, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 20.2% to an estimated 17.9%, while the 15 to 24 band increased from 11.9% to 14.3% without influx at younger ages. Through 2041, the largest expansion is forecast in the 65+ bracket, rising by 415 residents (68%) to 1,024, whereas younger demographics (0 - 24 and 25 - 44) are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Middleton Grange
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 147 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,043 at the 2021 Census → 7,909 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12618). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.