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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 4,156 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 the evaluation of ABS population adjustments for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of North St Marys has a calculated residency of approximately 4,156 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 33 people (0.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,123 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 4,133, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 1,302 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average for national sites evaluated by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of population growth in the locality was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 67.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth dynamics by age category from these data pools are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, a substantial population rise in the top quartile of national statistical zones is projected, with the area expected to increase by 997 persons by 2041 based on combined SA2-level projections, representing a total rise of 23.4% over the 16 years.
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172 new dwellings have been approved in North St Marys over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 8.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical area records, the suburb of North St Marys has averaged approximately 34 dwellings approved for development annually, amounting to a total of 172 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 4 approvals have been registered. Given the declining population over recent years, this level of development has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for buyers, with new builds having an average expected construction cost of $350,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $33.0 million have been logged this financial year, showing solid commercial development interest.
Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of North St Marys shows 77.0% more construction activity per person, providing purchasers with a wider selection, even though development rates have slowed down lately. The new projects consist of 16.0% detached houses and 84.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser living options provides lower-cost entry points and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This is a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses constitute 96.0%), pointing to a decreasing supply of developable land and reflecting evolving preferences and the demand for more varied, affordable housing. There are approximately 593 people for every dwelling approval, which indicates a mature market. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of North St Marys will add 974 residents by 2041 (relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). With current construction levels, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond current population estimates.
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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Little impacts a suburb's trajectory as much as developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and planning initiatives. In total, 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Core projects include 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, with the details below highlights of those most likely to be relevant.
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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 (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The Aerotropolis is being delivered through a coordinated $28 billion-plus government investment by the NSW and Australian Governments in enabling infrastructure, alongside private sector proposals which had grown to around $33 billion by December 2025 and continue to climb. Anchor projects include Bradfield City Centre (114 hectares with 10,000 future homes and 20,000 jobs), the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), the toll-free M12 Motorway which opened on 14 March 2026, the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line (now expected to open mid-to-late 2027 with a free interim bus service from 5 July 2026), and major upgrades to Mamre Road, Elizabeth Drive and Fifteenth Avenue.Sydney Water is delivering the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre and progressing the Aerotropolis Integrated Stormwater Schemes for the Wianamatta Badgerys, Cosgroves and Duncans Mulgoa catchments, with finalisation in early 2026 and Development Servicing Plan exhibition in Q2 2026. Bradfield Central Park construction is due to begin in the second half of 2026, with FDC Construction & Fitout appointed as head contractor in early 2026. The precinct is targeting more than 100,000 long-term jobs across advanced manufacturing, freight and logistics, aerospace and defence, agribusiness, healthcare, education and research.
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.
1,590 residents of North St Marys are employed, from a labour force of 1,777. Unemployment sits at 10.5%, with participation at 53.9%. 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 suburb of North St Marys has a diverse workforce across professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors highly represented, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%, according to AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 1,590 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 6.4% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, indicating potential for growth, and participation in the labor force is low (53.9% relative to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census answers indicate that a moderate 19.4% of residents worked from their homes, although the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
Jobs among local residents are heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The locality exhibits a particularly high density of transport, postal & warehousing roles, with employment figures sitting at 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles have a sparse presence at 3.4% of employment compared to 11.5% across the region. Even though there are local job options in the area, a significant number of residents appear to travel to other areas for work, judging by the ratio of the Census working population to local residents. Based on AreaSearch's interpretation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the year ending March 2026, the labour force shrank by 6.6% while overall employment fell by 5.9%, resulting in a decline in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment had a minor drop. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can give further context on prospective demand within the suburb of North St Marys. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched with the local jobs profile to model expansion patterns. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of the suburb of North St Marys suggests local jobs should rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not account for local population changes).
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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The suburb of North St Marys's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of North St Marys's median income among taxpayers is $43,352 and the average income stands at $46,929, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $47,826 (median) and $51,772 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in North St Marys all fall between the 11th and 17th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, 29.3% of the population (1,217 individuals) fall within the $800 - 1,499 income range, differing from patterns across the surrounding region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 12th percentile.
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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Residential property types in the suburb of North St Marys, measured in the latest Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other housing formats (semi-detached, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro ratio of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types. Additionally, home ownership rates in the suburb of North St Marys were lower than the Sydney metro average, recorded at 21.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (22.5%) or rented (55.6%). The median monthly home loan payment in the locality was significantly lower than the Sydney metro average at $1,800, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $340, in comparison to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of North St Marys are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median 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 make up the majority of households at 68.3%, consisting of 26.6% couples with children, 15.8% couples without children, and 23.9% single parent households. The remaining 31.7% are non-family households, with single person dwellings at 26.9% and group living situations representing 4.7% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 people matches the average for Greater Sydney.
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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The region presents educational hurdles, with university qualification levels (12.8% of residents) sitting significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This stands as both an obstacle and a chance for focused educational campaigns. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (29.0%). Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 36.6% of residents currently participating in formal study.
This comprises 14.2% in primary schools, 10.3% in high schools, and 3.7% in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North St Marys reaches 48 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 data lists 48 active transit stops in the suburb of North St Marys, including both rail and bus facilities. These locations are served by 11 separate routes, which combine to support 2,822 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents generally living within 140 meters of a stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary option at 83% and rail usage at 8%. Car ownership averages 1.0 per household, sitting lower than the regional average.
Roughly 19.4% of workers perform their jobs from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules). Transit frequency averages 403 journeys per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 58 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Significant health issues are apparent throughout the suburb of North St Marys, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which affect both younger and older cohorts, combined with an exceptionally low rate of private health insurance, held by approximately 46% of the population (~1,894 people). This stands in contrast to the 59.9% coverage seen in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical concerns in the locality were identified as asthma and mental health challenges, affecting 10.0 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 63.6% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age face notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illnesses. The suburb of North St Marys has 15.9% of its residents aged 65 and over (660 people). Health trends for seniors show some difficulties, with national rankings matching the patterns seen in the broader community.
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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The suburb of North St Marys displays greater cultural variation than most local markets, with 24.8% of residents born in other countries and 20.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 54.6% of the local population. However, the most pronounced disproportion is in Islam, which represents 3.5% of the population, compared to 6.8% in Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage (parents' place of birth), the three largest groups in the suburb of North St Marys are Australian at 24.4% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English at 23.8%, and Other at 11.9%.
Furthermore, there are clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Samoan heritage is significantly higher at 2.7% of the population (compared to 0.5% in the region), Maltese stands at 2.1% (compared to 1.0%), and Australian Aboriginal representation is at 8.4% (compared to 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North St Marys is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 29.6% 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 median age in the suburb of North St Marys is 35 years, making it slightly younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Children aged 5 - 14 show strong numbers at 14.2% relative to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 bracket is less common at 12.5%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 13.9% to 15.3% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has shrunk from 11.9% to 11.1%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate major shifting trends for the suburb of North St Marys, with the 75 to 84 age cohort expected to grow substantially by 164 people (75%) from 220 to 385, while the 0 to 4 group is forecast to rise by a minor 7% (17 people).
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 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 | Oct 2025 10 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 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 — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,123 at the 2021 Census → 4,156 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 (SAL13017). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.