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The median house price in Nirimba Fields is $1.37m, with units at $695k. House values have moved 9.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Nirimba Fields has an estimated 3,995 residents, up from 1,632 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,363 people, or 144.8%. Growth has averaged 23.6% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 496 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 1,402 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Nirimba Fields is estimated at approximately 3,995 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,363 residents (144.8%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,632 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 3,994, which AreaSearch estimated using the newest ABS ERP data from June 2025 and 496 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The current population translates to a density of 1,401 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Nirimba Fields recorded a growth rate of 144.8% since the 2021 census, outperforming the state average of 7.1% as well as Greater Sydney, positioning it as a leading growth area. This population surge was driven mostly by domestic migration from other states, which accounted for roughly 56.00000000000001% of the total population growth in recent times, though all other indicators including natural increase and international migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are utilized. Estimated growth rates across different age cohorts from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these expected demographic transformations, a major population expansion is predicted for the top quartile of statistical divisions nationwide, with the suburb of Nirimba Fields projected to grow by 1,299 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, indicating a total increase of 32.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
749 new dwellings have been approved in Nirimba Fields over the past five years, an average of 149 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 37 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to building approval statistics from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch for this statistical sector, Nirimba Fields registers approximately 149 residential building approvals annually, which amounts to roughly 749 new properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 46 approvals have been documented. Given that an average of 3.5 individuals relocated to the area for each finished home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up property prices and heightens buyer competition, while newly constructed properties show an average value of $380,000.
Per capita development activity in Nirimba Fields is 298.0% higher than the rate across Greater Sydney, providing home buyers with more choices even though local construction pace has slowed recently. This rate is far higher than the national standard, showing high developer optimism in this suburb. Recent construction projects consist of 95.0% separate houses and 5.0% semi-detached or attached residences, preserving the suburban character of the area with a focus on spacious family properties. Notably, developers are constructing a higher proportion of detached houses than the current housing profile displays (62.0% at the Census), which shows ongoing high demand for detached family houses despite density shifts. There are approximately 45 people for every residential building approval in the area, pointing to a growing market. Projecting forward, Nirimba Fields is set to add 1,298 new inhabitants by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Judging by ongoing building trends, the supply of new housing should comfortably accommodate this demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nirimba Fields, worth an estimated $1.49 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.2 billion. 23 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on local performance. In total, 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to affect the local area. Key developments include Akuna Vista, the Nirimba Education Precinct Expansion, Sultonesi Estate, and the Quakers Hill Parkway Widening, with the following list highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Akuna Vista
Akuna Vista is a 136-hectare masterplanned community by Defence Housing Australia in Nirimba Fields. The estate is planned to deliver about 1,100 residential lots, including around 200 DHA homes, with parks, playgrounds, sports courts and fields, a village green, and local services. In 2026 DHA is progressing neighbourhood streetscape works including more than 600 new street trees, over 2 km of footpaths and road sealing. The Akuna Vista local centre, including a Woolworths supermarket, supporting retail, commercial space, parking and landscaping, was approved in December 2025.Nirimba Fields Public School permanent facilities are under construction and expected to open in May 2026, with the co-located preschool planned for Term 1 2027.
Quakers Hill Parkway Widening
Widening of Quakers Hill Parkway to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the growing Quakers Hill area. Project includes upgraded intersections, pedestrian facilities, and improved public transport connections.
Railway Terrace Schofields High-Density Development
High-density residential development near Schofields railway station, comprising four apartment buildings with 400 dwellings. A transit-oriented project by Boris Pyatt Development to support population growth with access to public transport and local amenities.
Sultonesi Estate
A premium residential subdivision featuring 51 residential lots and 1 mixed-use lot across 2.5 hectares of cleared, level land. Located in the heart of The Ponds with access to Calandra Avenue, Scribbly Street, Lodore Street and Hambledon Road. Individual lots are now available for purchase with various sizes ranging from 250sqm to 450sqm.
Landcom Demonstration Precinct, Schofields
A landmark demonstration project by Landcom delivering approximately 140 homes, including terraces, manor homes, and compact housing. The precinct features a significant affordable housing component, including a 63-apartment 100 percent affordable complex developed in partnership with Link Wentworth, which was fast-tracked under the State Significant Development pathway and funded by the HAFF. The project focuses on sustainability, featuring passive design, gas-free electric infrastructure, and increased tree canopy. Construction on the affordable apartments commenced in mid-2026, with completion anticipated by early 2028.
Nirimba Education Precinct
The Nirimba Education Precinct continues to evolve as a multi-institution education hub comprising Western Sydney University, TAFE NSW and NSW Department of Education facilities. Current planning focuses on ongoing campus renewal, improved teaching and research facilities, student amenities and supporting infrastructure rather than a single confirmed expansion project. The precinct remains strategically important for education and workforce development in Western Sydney.
Nirimba Fields Residential Development
A master-planned residential development featuring 27 detached dwellings comprising 3, 4, and 5-bedroom double-storey houses with full turn-key inclusions. The development offers modern family homes with open-plan living, quality kitchen and dining areas, and outdoor entertainment spaces in a prime Western Sydney location near public transport and amenities.
Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect
Sydney Water is investigating a proposed purified recycled water scheme at the Quakers Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility, including a new purified recycled water treatment plant, a transfer pipeline to Prospect Reservoir, and blending infrastructure at Prospect Reservoir. The plant would use ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet advanced oxidation and chlorination before the water is blended with dam water and treated again at Prospect Water Filtration Plant. The project is intended to improve Greater Sydney's climate resilience, reduce reliance on rainfall and ocean outfalls, and help secure long-term drinking water supply for population growth.
2,660 residents of Nirimba Fields are employed, from a labour force of 2,696. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 92.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Nirimba Fields boasts a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector standing out as a particular highlight in representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, and 13.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,660 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (92.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 52.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The main employment sectors for local workers are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and financial & insurance services. The suburb exhibits a clear employment concentration in financial & insurance services, with a share that is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector employs only 4.1% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 8.6%. Even though there are local job opportunities, a significant portion of residents travel to other areas for work, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the total local population. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical sectors, employment rose by 13.7% over the 12-month period, while the overall labor force grew by 13.5%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate decreased slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective demand patterns in Nirimba Fields. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been compared against the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests employment for residents should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nirimba Fields is $2,567 a week (about $133,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,159 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,361 a year against an average of $72,055. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in Nirimba Fields exceed the national average, with a median of $63,361 and an average of $72,055. This is compared to Greater Sydney where the median income is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $69,900 (median) and $79,491 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Nirimba Fields are high, ranking between the 88th and 91st percentiles nationally.
Looking at income brackets, the weekly earnings range of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 37.9% of the local population (1,514 residents), which is similar to the wider region where 30.9% are in this range. High-income earners are common, with 39.6% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to strong local purchasing power. High housing costs account for 20.3% of household income, but strong earnings keep disposable income levels at the 87th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls within the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nirimba Fields had 532 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 35% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 4% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Nirimba Fields consisted of 61.8% detached houses and 38.2% other housing types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of outright home ownership was low at 3.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (44.3%) or tenants renting (52.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at $3,000, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to regional figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Nirimba Fields are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nirimba Fields counted 532 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,302 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.5%, consisting of couples with children at 49.3%, couples without children at 22.5%, and single parent households at 8.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.5%, with single-person households representing 14.4% and group households making up 3.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.8% of adults in Nirimba Fields hold a university qualification, including 34.2% with a bachelor degree and 23.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 586 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,059 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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Educational achievements in Nirimba Fields are substantially higher than wider regional averages, with 59.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational lead positions the community well for professional services and knowledge sector roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (23.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (11.1%). Engagement in education is high, with 33.7% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This comprises 12.4% attending primary school, 6.5% in high school, and 6.2% enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nirimba Fields reaches 7 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 7 active transit stops operating within Nirimba Fields, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 25 separate routes, providing 1,446 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is rated as good, with residents living an average of 270 meters from the nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 70%, followed by train travel at 22%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 cars per household, which is below the regional norm.
A high proportion of residents, 52.3%, work from home (recorded in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Service frequency averages 206 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 206 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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85.6% of residents in Nirimba Fields report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Nirimba Fields displays strong general health outcomes, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with the prevalence of common health conditions being low across the general population and close to national averages for older, higher-risk groups. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 55% of the population (~2,213 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical diagnoses in the suburb were asthma and mental health conditions, affecting 5.0 and 4.4% of residents, respectively, while 85.6% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 3.6% of the population (143 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes among older residents are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the scores for the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.5% of Nirimba Fields residents were born overseas and 73.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (36.7%) and English (8.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Nirimba Fields ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 73.6% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 67.5% born outside of Australia. The main religious affiliation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 47.8% of the local population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background (based on parents' place of birth), the top three ancestries in Nirimba Fields are Indian, making up 36.7% of the population (far exceeding the regional average of 3.6%), Other, accounting for 28.1% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 16.0%), and English, representing 8.8% of the population (notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%).
Other demographic variations include Filipino ancestry, which is highly represented at 5.4% of the population (compared to 2.0% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%), and Samoan at 0.5% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nirimba Fields is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 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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With a median age of 31 years, Nirimba Fields is notably younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Nirimba Fields has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (28.9%) but a smaller proportion of 55 - 64 year-olds (3.8%). This concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 is higher than the national share of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 24.0% to 28.9% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group grew from 15.2% to 17.1%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 26.6% to 18.9%. Demographic modeling suggests the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 15 to 24 age bracket projected to grow by 289 people (78%) from 371 to 661.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nirimba Fields
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 496 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,632 at the 2021 Census → 3,995 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 (SAL12977). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.