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The median house price in North St Marys is $1.07m, with units at $972k. House values have moved 8.3% a year compounded over five years.
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North St Marys has an estimated 4,155 residents, up from 4,123 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,303 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 updates alongside newly verified addresses following the Census, the suburb of North St Marys has an estimated resident tally of approximately 4,155 as of Aug 2026. This represents a slight expansion of 32 people (0.8%) relative to the 4,123 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is determined from an estimated resident population base of 4,126 established by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 14 post-Census validated new addresses. The resulting population concentration stands at 1,302 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the typical density across AreaSearch's national benchmark locations.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.0% of recent population additions. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024-released ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 projections anchored to a 2022 base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (using a 2021 base) where federal figures are unavailable. Age-cohort expansion rates derived from these datasets are further utilized across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections place the suburb of North St Marys within the top quartile nationwide for expansion, with combined SA2 models anticipating an influx of 951 persons through to 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 22.2% across the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
172 new dwellings have been approved in North St Marys over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 7.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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 statistical area ABS building permit metrics by AreaSearch indicates that North St Marys averages roughly 34 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 172 authorized homes across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 4 recorded to date in FY-25. Given recent demographic contractions, residential construction has maintained alignment with local purchasing requirements to preserve buyer choice, with newly sanctioned dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $355,000—a level below regional benchmarks that highlights project affordability. Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $33.0 million during this financial year, underscoring substantial non-residential investment.
Per capita residential development in North St Marys surpasses Greater Sydney by 60.0%, broadening options for market participants even as building volumes have tempered lately. Contemporary approvals consist of 17.0% detached houses alongside 83.0% medium and high-density housing. This strategic emphasis on attached construction delivers accessible price points suitable for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a profound pivot from the existing built environment (which comprises 96.0% houses), driven by limited land availability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and cost considerations. The presence of roughly 1038 people per dwelling approval reflects a mature urban market. Demographic projections suggest that North St Marys will add 922 residents leading up to 2041 (benchmarked against the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure). Prevailing construction cadences should comfortably satisfy forthcoming dwelling requirements, fostering favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating demographic gains beyond baseline 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 one current infrastructure or development project inside North St Marys, worth an estimated $17 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $52.7 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and regional performance are closely tied to capital investments, major civil projects, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has highlighted 10 projects positioned to influence the area, led by key initiatives such as the St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration, Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development, St Marys Central Park, and the St Marys Town Centre Master Plan.
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St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration
A major transport interchange project integrating the existing T1 Western Line with the new Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. Key features include a new underground metro station, a 55-metre-long pedestrian concourse and footbridge via Harris and Hobart Streets, a northern pedestrian plaza, and a multi-storey commuter car park with over 250 additional spaces. The 23-kilometre metro line will connect St Marys to the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield City Centre, with the metro expected to open in mid-to-late 2027 following delays from the original late 2026 target.A free interim bus service between St Marys and the airport was announced by the NSW Government in January 2026 to bridge the gap. The project is a key commitment under the Western Sydney City Deal and a vital gateway for the Western Parkland City.
St Marys Central Park
St Marys Central Park is a new civic park forming the green heart of the St Marys Town Centre renewal. Construction commenced in July 2026 following contractor appointment and early remediation works. The project includes a fenced childrens playspace with water play, entertainment space, event lawn, gardens, water features, pathways, seating, toilets and improved pedestrian connections between Queen Street, Coachmans Park and surrounding retail precincts.
Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development
An 11,200-hectare economic and urban transformation precinct on the doorstep of the new Western Sydney International Airport, supported by over $28 billion in combined government investment and rapidly climbing private sector commitments. Anchor developments include Bradfield City Centre, the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility, the toll-free M12 Motorway, and major transport, water, and public open space infrastructure projects targeting over 100,000 long-term jobs.
Mulgoa Road Upgrade Stage 2
The NSW and Australian governments are delivering the Mulgoa Road Upgrade Stage 2 between Glenmore Parkway and Jeanette Street. The project widens the corridor to improve capacity, safety and travel reliability, replaces the Glenmore Parkway roundabout with traffic signals, upgrades intersections, provides bus priority and improves pedestrian and cycling links with shared paths. Major construction is underway and completion is expected in late 2028.
Phillip Street Social Housing Development
Completed in 2022, this 5-storey Homes NSW development delivers 44 social housing apartments (23 one-bedroom and 21 two-bedroom) with landscaped communal areas, solar for common areas, a central rainwater tank and two lifts. Designed by McGregor Westlake Architecture and built by Growthbuilt, the building is about an 8-minute walk from St Marys Station.
St Marys Town Centre Master Plan
A 20-year strategic framework for the renewal of St Marys Town Centre, formally endorsed by Penrith City Council on 3 March 2025. New planning controls came into effect on 6 February 2026 via the State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (St Marys Town Centre) 2026 and amendments to the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010, followed by amendments to Chapter E15 of the Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 on 11 February 2026. The Master Plan facilitates around 9,307 new dwellings and 8,360 new jobs by 2041, with the population projected to grow from 3,500 to 25,500.It leverages the new Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport station and includes the multi-million-dollar St Marys Central Park (amalgamating Coachmans and Kokoda Parks), a new civic precinct with library and community hub, upgraded active transport links, public domain improvements, stormwater works and a 24-hour commercial core. A Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan with a 4 percent levy will fund over 235 million dollars of supporting local infrastructure.
Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. Current works include the $40.6 million renewal of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, where construction has commenced after the centre closed on 27 January 2026, and the $26.8 million revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, planned to start construction in early to mid 2026 and open in late 2027. The program also includes a new First Nations Cultural Hub, public garden, public domain and access improvements, and planning changes for a new developable mixed-use site in Mount Street to support the Mount Druitt Town Centre Masterplan.
Expanded Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)
Approved $25.4 million expansion of the existing Mount Druitt PCYC to provide a larger youth, sport and community facility. The project retains the existing club and adds a new expanded wing with two multipurpose indoor courts, youth hub, new entry, reception and administration area, amenities, storage, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, improved car and bus parking, landscaping and tree planting. Blacktown City Council states the DA was approved on 28 October 2025, construction is expected to start in late 2026 and the expanded facility is expected to open by the end of 2027.
1,589 residents of North St Marys are employed, from a labour force of 1,778. Unemployment sits at 10.6%, with participation at 54.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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 local workforce in North St Marys displays an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, underpinned by strong industrial and manufacturing presence, with an unemployment rate of 10.6% as synthesized from AreaSearch statistical data. Workplace figures show 1,589 employed residents as of March 2026, though joblessness sits 6.5% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, pointing to capacity for labor market gains, while the 54.1% participation rate trails Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 19.4% of working locals operated from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Primary employment sectors for residents include construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Local specialization is most pronounced in transport, postal & warehousing, where the workforce concentration reaches 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 3.4% of resident workers, well below the 11.5% regional standard. While local employers exist, the disparity between the residing workforce and local job numbers indicates widespread outward commuting among working residents. Synthesizing SALM and ABS figures across broader statistical divisions, AreaSearch observed an annual workforce contraction of 6.5% alongside a 6.0% drop in total employment, which together reduced the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in employment alongside 1.9% labor force growth, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future local labor demand, projecting economy-wide gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, albeit with wide variations across industries. Aligning these sectoral models with the occupational profile of North St Marys yields an estimated local job increase of 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (calculated via weighted extrapolation for illustrative comparison, excluding localized population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North St Marys is $1,255 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $597 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,352 a year against an average of $46,929. 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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According to the latest postcode ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of North St Marys's taxpayer base recorded a median income of $43,352 and an average of $46,929. These earnings trail nationwide standards and sit below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 elevates current modelled figures to approximately $47,826 (median) and $51,772 (average) as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census position local personal, family, and household earnings within the 11th to 17th national percentiles.
Income segmentation reveals that 29.3% of locals (1,217 people) fall into the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket, whereas Greater Sydney is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 30.9%. Affordability constraints are acute, with residents retaining only 77.5% of their earnings after shelter expenses, ranking at the 12th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North St Marys had 1,333 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.1%. 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 data, the dwelling structures in North St Marys consisted of 96.3% houses alongside 3.7% other dwellings, which included semi-detached units, apartments, and other types of housing. This distribution contrasts sharply with the Sydney metro area, where houses made up 55.9% of dwellings and other dwellings accounted for 44.1%. Home ownership rates in North St Marys were notably lower than those in the Sydney metro, standing at 21.9%, while the remaining dwellings were either mortgaged at 22.5% or rented at 55.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North St Marys fell significantly below the Sydney metro average of $1,800.
Additionally, the median weekly rent in the area was recorded at $340, compared to the Sydney metro figures of $2,427 for mortgages and $470 for rent. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in North St Marys are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North St Marys counted 1,333 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 16% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements, representing 68.3% of households. This encompasses 26.6% couples with children, 23.9% single parent families, and 15.8% couples without children. Non-family residences make up the remaining 31.7%, comprising single-person households at 26.9% and group arrangements at 4.7%. Average household occupancy aligns exactly with the Greater Sydney standard at 2.7 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in North St Marys hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,033 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 850 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 attainment in the locality presents development opportunities, with university qualification levels standing at 12.8% compared to the Greater Sydney figure of 38.0%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 9.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 2.8%, and graduate diplomas total 1.0%. Conversely, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational training, consisting of certificates (29.0%) and advanced diplomas (8.4%). Community engagement in learning is robust, with 36.6% of the local population actively participating in academic programs. This comprises 14.2% attending primary school, 10.3% in secondary education, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North St Marys reaches 48 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 connectivity across North St Marys is supported by 48 active transport stops across rail and bus networks. These hubs are connected by 11 individual routes, providing 2,504 weekly passenger trips in total. Transit accessibility is excellent, with commuters typically living 140 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential function, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the dominant mode at 83% and trains accommodating 8%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below broader regional levels. Working from home was recorded by 19.4% of workers at the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Network operations generate an average of 357 trips per day across all servicing routes, translating to roughly 52 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.6% of residents in North St Marys report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.6 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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Evaluation of morbidity metrics and chronic health conditions by AreaSearch indicates substantial public health pressures in North St Marys across both youth and senior demographics. Private health insurance coverage remains notably constrained at approximately 46% of the populace (~1,893 people), lagging the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. Prominent medical conditions diagnosed across the community include asthma (10.0%) and mental health conditions (8.9%), with 63.6% of the population reporting no long-term illnesses compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic health burdens remain pronounced within working-age cohorts.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 15.3% of the community (635 people), exhibiting health outcomes and national rankings that generally mirror those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North St Marys is largely Australian-born, at 75.2% of residents, with 20.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.4%) and English (23.8%). 8.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in North St Marys exceeds most comparative markets, with 24.8% of residents born abroad and 20.6% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 54.6% of the population. Adherents of Islam comprise 3.5% of the local community, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Ancestral backgrounds are led by Australian heritage at 24.4% (surpassing the regional benchmark of 17.8%), followed by English ancestry at 23.8% and Other backgrounds at 11.9%. Distinct demographic variations appear in specific ethnic communities, with Samoan heritage comprising 2.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Maltese representing 2.1% (versus 1.0% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal residents accounting for 8.4% (relative to 1.3% across Greater Sydney).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North St Marys is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 29.9% 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 the suburb of North St Marys skews younger than Greater Sydney overall. As at August 2026, children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 35.1% of the populace compared to 30.4% regionally, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 27.6% versus 31.4% across Greater Sydney. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 35 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and remaining 2 years younger than Greater Sydney's Census median of 37. The most notable post-Census movement occurred in the 25 - 44 age cohort, which expanded from 26.2% to 27.6%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the senior cohort (65+) is projected to see the largest absolute addition, growing by 366 (58%) to reach 1,002 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North St Marys
9 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 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 · 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 11 months ago all 1 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,123 at the 2021 Census → 4,155 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 (SAL13017). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.