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The median house price in Minto is $1.08m, with units at $790k. House values have moved 7.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Minto has an estimated 15,149 residents, up from 13,940 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,209 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 186 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 1,583 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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Demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicate that the suburb of Minto has an estimated population of approximately 15,149 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,209 people (8.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 13,940 people were enumerated. That figure is calculated from a resident population count of 15,010 determined by AreaSearch following the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), alongside 186 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With this population base, the suburb of Minto records a density of 1,583 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the typical national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 8.7% population rise since the 2021 census outpaced the broader New South Wales mark (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, establishing the suburb of Minto as a regional frontrunner in demographic expansion. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, underpinning around 66.0% of the overall recent population increase. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as the base year are applied across local SA2 boundaries by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 (using 2021 as a base) utilized for any areas without coverage. Age-cohort expansion rates from these series are also factored in across all locations from 2032 to 2041. Looking at long-term demographic trajectories, the suburb of Minto is projected to experience population growth slightly under the median of locations reviewed by AreaSearch, with an expected increase of 970 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, translating to an overall 16 years expansion of 5.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
279 new dwellings have been approved in Minto over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 77, 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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According to building approval statistics from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch, residential construction approvals in Minto have averaged roughly 55 new homes annually, amounting to an estimated 279 dwellings across the past 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 77 dwellings have received planning approval. An average annual influx of 2.6 new residents per dwelling across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) points to sustained demand underpinning local real estate values. New residential construction carries an average expected build cost of $304,000, tracking lower than regional figures to offer more accessible price points.
Concurrently, non-residential development remains robust, highlighted by $78.3 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year. On a per-capita basis, residential building volumes in Minto sit at approximately 63% of the Greater Sydney rate, positioning the suburb in the 65th percentile among nationally tracked locations amid an accelerating construction tempo. Approved residential development comprises 56.0% detached dwellings alongside 44.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering a broader variety of apartments and townhouses tailored to diverse price segments from compact affordable dwellings to larger family layouts. This composition marks a noticeable pivot from the existing built environment (which stands at 80.0% houses), driven by limited land supply and adapting to modern living requirements and cost considerations. The presence of roughly 195 people per dwelling approval indicates ongoing capacity for expansion. Long-range demographic projections anticipate Minto will add 831 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Looking at prevailing building patterns, the pipeline of upcoming residential stock appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, creating favourable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth to exceed existing expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Minto, worth an estimated $15.7 billion. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.3 billion. 10 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Community momentum and long-term performance are heavily shaped by strategic public works, key infrastructure upgrades, and local planning frameworks. In total, 20 distinct projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct influence on the locality. Prominent undertakings include the Minto Industry Park, the Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor, the Minto Logistics Hub, and the Minto Multicultural Community Centre Enhancement, with the accompanying directory outlining those of greatest significance.
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Minto Multicultural Community Centre Enhancement
An upgrade to the South West Multicultural and Community Centre (SWMACC) in Minto, funded by the NSW Government through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. The project delivers new and improved amenities to support a range of social programs targeting youth suicide prevention, homelessness, food insecurity, family and domestic violence, and social or cultural isolation. Key features include shower and laundry facilities, upgraded toilets, kitchen enhancements with new freezer, cold storage and pantry, two small interview and meeting rooms, a loading bay, storage room, landscaped garden seating, and an outdoor pergola for cultural artefacts.
Minto Logistics Hub
State Significant Development delivering approximately 112,000 sqm of warehouse and logistics facilities across staged development at Minto. The project includes high-clearance warehouses, offices, external hardstand storage, B-double access and sustainability initiatives including rooftop solar, EV charging and smart metering. Construction continues in stages responding to tenant demand, with planning modifications still being assessed for later stages.
Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor
The Greater Macarthur Growth Area is a strategic state-led initiative delivering up to 58,000 new homes and 40,000 jobs by 2040. The 2026 updates confirm the Greater Macarthur and Wilton Infrastructure Plan is active to sequence roads, water, and schools. Key progress includes the Appin (Part) and North Appin precincts, which were on public exhibition until late 2025 to provide over 15,000 homes. Landcom is actively progressing Macarthur Gardens North and Glenfield precincts, with the South West Sydney Rail Planning business case for the extension from Bradfield to Macarthur scheduled for completion in mid-2026.
Minto Industry Park
Premium industrial park by ESR Australia delivering modern warehouse and distribution facilities with sustainability features including solar PV arrays, solar embedded network, LED lighting, EV charging stations, and rainwater recycling. Comprising two buildings each with two warehouse tenancies and mezzanine offices, targeting a 5-star Green Star v1 rating. Practical completion reached March 2026. Two tenancies of 9,344 sqm and 10,221 sqm are now available, with 14.6m ridge height, 50m wide hardstand, and ESFR fire suppression.Located adjacent to the Macarthur Intermodal Terminal with easy access to the M31 and Campbelltown Road.
Minto Gardens Retirement Village
Vibrant retirement community in Sydneys Macarthur Region offering modern independent living apartments, affordable housing, residential aged care with dementia wing, and facilities including cafe, BBQ areas, playground, dog park, gym, and landscaped gardens.
One Minto Renewal Project
The One Minto Renewal Project revitalized a 1970s public housing estate in Minto, transforming it into a mixed-tenure community with 1,150 affordable private and public homes (30% social housing, 70% private), including 1,150 new and 176 refurbished dwellings. Key features include six public reserves with playing fields, a multi-use community facility, pedestrian and cycleways, green streetscapes, open spaces, parklands, energy-efficient designs, and improved road connections.
Minto Resource Recovery Facility
The Minto Resource Recovery Facility, operated by CR Plus, processes up to 450,000 tonnes per annum of construction and demolition waste into high-quality recycled materials. It features advanced crushing technology with 30% fewer emissions, on-site water recycling, and accepts bricks, concrete, and bitumen. The facility opened in 2024 to enhance sustainability and efficiency in Sydney's southwest.
Pembroke Road Townhouses
Proposed medium-density townhouse project on a government-disposed site opposite Minto Marketplace and near Minto Station. The NSW Government sold the 8,092 m2 parcel at 6-10 Pembroke Road to Montcliff Developments Pty Ltd in 2025. A formal DA specific to 13 townhouses was not located on the council tracker; proceed on the basis that the project is at planning stage pending DA lodgement and assessment.
7,599 residents of Minto are employed, from a labour force of 8,139. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The employment landscape in Minto reflects a highly skilled population with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 6.6%, and an estimated annual job growth of 8.2% according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, 7,599 residents were employed, with the local unemployment rate standing at 2.5% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, while workforce participation rates remain largely comparable to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census survey results indicate that 26.2% of residents were working from home, though this figure should be interpreted with consideration of the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary industry sectors employing local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, which commands an employment concentration 1.4 times greater than the regional norm. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.2% of the local workforce, contrasting with 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Comparing local resident worker tallies with localized positions indicates that a significant portion of residents travel outside the suburb for their employment. According to an AreaSearch evaluation of Salm and Abs data, which were combined from larger statistical regions, the period leading up to March 2026 saw employment climb by 8.2% while the workforce expanded by 8.8%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment and workforce growth of 1.9% each, with a slight decline in unemployment. For additional context regarding future job demand in Minto, Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment projections published in Mar-26 provide useful insights. These forecasts span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid onto Minto’s current employment structure to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industries. When these sector-specific estimates are applied to Minto’s existing employment composition, the anticipated local employment growth is 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation relies on a basic weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Minto is $1,646 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $691 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,164 a year against an average of $54,913. 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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Postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings across Minto track below national benchmarks, recording a median of $49,164 and an average of $54,913. These numbers contrast with Greater Sydney, where median and average earnings reached $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $54,238 for median earnings and $60,580 on average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places household income at the 44th percentile ($1,646 weekly) and individual earnings at the 26th percentile.
A substantial proportion of residents—36.7%, or 5,559 individuals—fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the broader regional proportion of 30.9%. Housing costs represent a significant burden, leaving 79.2% of income disposable and ranking at the 39th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Minto had 4,205 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 4% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in Minto were composed of 79.8% houses and 20.3% other dwellings (including apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached properties), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright homeownership was lower than the metropolitan standard, standing at 18.6%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 42.8% and rented accommodation comprising 38.5%. The area recorded a median monthly mortgage payment of $2,100, which sits well below the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while weekly median rent stood at $350 against $470 across the metro region.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Minto counted 4,205 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,570 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 79.8% of all households, broken down into couples with children (47.2%), couples without children (16.4%), and single parent families (14.5%). Non-family living situations make up 20.2% of households, consisting of lone person residences at 17.9% and group shared dwellings at 2.3%. The typical household size stands at 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.6% of adults in Minto hold a university qualification, including 18.8% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 2,909 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Minto remains below the metropolitan standard, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, pointing to opportunity for continuing upskilling. Bachelor degree holders account for 18.8% of residents, while 9.5% hold postgraduate qualifications and 1.3% have earned graduate diplomas. Vocational education is widely represented, with 28.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (18.5%). A significant proportion of the local population is actively studying, with 35.3% of residents enrolled in formal learning programs.
This cohort is made up of 13.6% attending primary school, 9.1% participating in secondary schooling, and 6.3% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Minto reaches 109 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 5,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Minto is supported by a comprehensive public transport network featuring 109 active passenger stops across bus and rail networks. These transit points are linked by 44 individual routes that deliver 4,988 passenger trips every week. Local access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 190 meters from their nearest boarding point. Due to the area's predominantly residential character, most working residents travel outside the suburb, with private car travel representing the dominant mode at 77%, followed by rail transit at 16%. Households maintain an average of 1.3 motor vehicles each.
Working from home was recorded by 26.2% of residents in the 2021 Census, a figure shaped by prevailing COVID-19 circumstances. Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 712 daily trips, generating roughly 45 weekly services per individual stop. The accompanying spatial map highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the centre of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.1% of residents in Minto report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Minto displays notable public health needs, as reflected in AreaSearch assessments of chronic illness and mortality metrics, with long-term conditions prevalent across all demographics and reaching higher concentrations among older cohorts. Private healthcare insurance take-up is limited, covering approximately 49% of the local population (~7,377 people), in contrast to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally. The two most widely reported chronic conditions across the locality are asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.5% and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 72.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health indicators for working-age adults generally match expected norms. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.3% of the community (2,014 people), sitting below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, and experience specific health challenges that remain comparatively lower than broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.2% of Minto residents were born overseas and 54.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.4%) and English (13.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Minto exhibits a rich multicultural background, with 48.2% of its population born overseas and 54.9% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, accounting for 38.7% of residents. Islam shows a particularly strong concentration, adhered to by 24.2% of the local community compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 6.8%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestry groups in Minto are Other backgrounds at 35.1% (well above the regional figure of 16.0%), Australian ancestry at 15.4%, and English heritage at 13.7% (notably below the wider regional share of 19.0%).
Notable population concentrations are also evident among specific communities: Samoan ancestry represents 3.6% of residents (compared to 0.5% regionally), Filipino ancestry accounts for 3.8% (against 2.0%), and Indian heritage stands at 7.5% (versus 3.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Minto is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 25.7% 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 demographic profile of Minto skews younger than the wider Greater Sydney metropolitan area. As of August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 35.7% of the community compared to 30.4% regionally, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 29.1% versus 31.4% across the broader metropolis. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 35 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census level and sitting 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The most visible demographic shift since the Census has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), who have risen from 11.6% to an estimated 13.3% of residents.
Seniors are projected to lead future demographic additions through 2041, increasing by 876 (43%) to 2,891, whereas young to middle aged adults and children and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Minto
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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 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 — 186 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,940 at the 2021 Census → 15,149 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 (SAL12653). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.