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The median house price in North Strathfield is $2.56m, with units at $970k. House values have moved 2.4% a year compounded over five years.
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North Strathfield has an estimated 5,615 residents, up from 4,618 at the 2021 Census — a change of 997 people, or 21.6%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 248 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 5,399 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 evaluations combining regional ABS updates with post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of North Strathfield holds an estimated 5,615 residents as of Aug 2026. Comparing this to the 4,618 people counted in the 2021 Census reveals an expansion of 997 people (21.6%). This calculation builds upon an estimated resident population of 5,522 identified via the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, along with 248 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 5,399 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top 10% of national areas reviewed by AreaSearch and highlighting intense local land demand.
The 21.6% growth rate recorded since the 2021 census positioned the suburb of North Strathfield ahead of both the SA3 area (5.6%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth standout. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary demographic catalyst, generating roughly 84.0% of recent population gains. Demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, form the basis of AreaSearch SA2 modelling, supplemented where required by NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 from a 2021 baseline. Age-cohort expansion patterns derived from these sources are likewise projected across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of North Strathfield is slated to exceed the national median for statistical area expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a gain of 1,157 persons by 2041, representing an overall rise of 18.9% throughout the 16-year timeframe.
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419 new dwellings have been approved in North Strathfield over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 89 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, 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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Statistical area data on ABS building approvals examined by AreaSearch shows that North Strathfield has maintained an annual average of roughly 83 residential approvals, accumulating approximately 419 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 so far, 32 approvals have been documented. Historical ratios between FY-21 and FY-25 indicated a balanced market averaging 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling built, though figures over the latest 2 financial years have surged to 6.1 people per dwelling, pointing toward heightened residential interest and emerging supply pressures. New construction projects demonstrate a focus on quality, carrying an average expected construction cost of $574,000 to surpass broader regional levels.
Concurrently, non-residential development remains subdued, with commercial approvals generating $122,000 during the current financial year. On a per-capita basis, residential construction in North Strathfield exceeds Greater Sydney by 102.0%, providing prospective purchasers with diverse options despite a recent moderation in building speed. This elevated activity outstrips national figures, underscoring substantial builder confidence. Attached dwellings dominate upcoming stock at 89.0%, alongside 11.0% detached houses, establishing accessible opportunities that cater to first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors. This represents a marked departure from the existing housing profile (which currently features 34.0% houses), driven by limited land supply, evolving living preferences, and affordability considerations. Overall market expansion is further highlighted by a ratio of roughly 140 people per dwelling approval. Projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate North Strathfield will add 1,064 residents by 2041. Sustaining current construction activity should furnish sufficient residential stock to absorb this growth, maintaining positive purchasing conditions while offering headroom for demographic gains to outpace existing projections.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Strathfield, worth an estimated $9 billion. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.6 billion. 23 are already under construction and 28 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and urban projects exert a substantial influence on local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 projects with direct local relevance, prominently featuring the North Strathfield Metro Station, the Sydney Metro West - Stations Package West, the Carter Street Precinct Primary School, and the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program.
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Homebush Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct
State-led rezoning of the Homebush TOD Accelerated Precinct, providing capacity for up to 18,000 new homes and 3,000 new jobs around Homebush, North Strathfield, Strathfield and Concord West stations. Mandatory affordable housing contributions apply across the precinct, generally 3 percent of gross floor area with 5 percent at the 19-21 Columbia Lane key site. The rezoning also delivers new and enhanced public open space and improved walking and cycling connections. The rezoning was gazetted on 27 November 2024, amending the Strathfield LEP 2012 and Canada Bay LEP 2013, and development applications can now be lodged with Strathfield Council or via the temporary State Significant Development pathway (until November 2027) for residential applications valued over 60 million dollars.Delivery of homes is expected to occur in stages over the next 10-15 years.
Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program
The Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP) is a 198 million dollar NSW Government initiative revitalizing the 20km Parramatta Road corridor across six local government areas. The program delivers 32 infrastructure projects including over 10,000 new trees, separated cycleways, wider footpaths, and new urban plazas. Major works include the extension of Auburn Park, streetscape improvements in Homebush, and active transport links from Concord to the Bay Run. As of mid-2026, while many streetscape and public art components are complete, key infrastructure stages including pedestrian fencing and signalized crossing upgrades remain under construction in sections like Homebush.
Bridge Road Residences
80-apartment development offering 1-3 bedroom residences with contemporary design, landscaped gardens, and premium finishes. Developed by Ventus with construction by One Way Development & Construction. Located near transport and Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush.
Burwood Culture House
A new arts and cultural precinct transforming the former Burwood Library car park on the corner of Conder Street and Railway Parade into a city-shaping community hub. Designed by CHROFI with Tyrrell Studio, the facility will include a theatre, studio, two multipurpose halls, a community lounge and a cafe. The surrounding new urban park will feature a public plaza, sloping green lawn, garden terrace, interactive water play, public art and landscaping. A 50-space underground Council car park will replace the displaced surface parking and connect underground to the adjacent 600-space Burwood Place car park.The project forms part of the broader Holdmark Burwood Place mixed-use precinct and is supported by a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Demolition and the first stage of construction commenced on 29 September 2025.
10-12 Chapman Street Apartments
A 15-storey residential building comprising approximately 100 apartments with a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom configurations and basement parking for 116 vehicles. Developed by Hyside Projects Subthree Pty Ltd, with estimated completion in 2026.
21 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Development
A 25-storey mixed-use development involving the addition of 17 storeys to an approved 8-storey building (Building B), creating approximately 214 residential apartments in total across the site. Two other 8-storey buildings (A and C) are already complete. The development includes ground floor commercial and retail spaces, with 4 levels of basement parking providing 236 vehicle spaces. The project leverages the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy height increases and is supported by a Voluntary Planning Agreement.
Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan
Council-led masterplan to guide renewal of the Strathfield Town Centre, including Strathfield Square and Strathfield Plaza precincts. Hassell leads the multi-disciplinary team preparing the draft masterplan. A Key Directions Report outlining ten key directions was publicly exhibited until July 2025 with submissions closed 18 July 2025. Focus areas include improved public spaces and pedestrian connections, a more vibrant retail and dining offer, integrated transport access, and a greener, more inclusive town centre. The final masterplan will inform any future amendments to the Strathfield Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan.
North Strathfield Metro Station
A new underground metro station being delivered as part of the Sydney Metro West project. As of May 2026, major tunnelling is complete and works have transitioned to station construction, including site maintenance, utility investigations, and the installation of electrical kiosks. The station will feature a new entrance on Queen Street, providing a seamless interchange with the T9 Northern Line. The design focuses on local character and high-capacity transport, aiming to unlock thousands of new homes in the North Strathfield precinct by its 2032 opening.
3,324 residents of North Strathfield are employed, from a labour force of 3,453. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 72.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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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AreaSearch statistical area aggregates highlight a well-qualified local workforce featuring strong white-collar engagement, steady annual employment metrics, and a low unemployment rate of 3.7%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,324, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.4% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Participation rates remained solid at 72.5%, compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed 48.1% of working residents operating from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers predominantly around public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance.
Concentration in public administration & safety is particularly pronounced, tracking at 2.0 times regional norms. Conversely, retail trade represents a smaller share of the local workforce at 7.3%, below the 9.3% seen across Greater Sydney. The Census recorded 0.6 workers for each resident, reflecting a relatively strong degree of local employment access. Analysis of combined ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, North Strathfield recorded identical 0.4% increases in both its employed headcount and overall labour force, maintaining unemployment stability. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw both employment and its labour force grow by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor jobless decline. Longer-term workforce trajectory can be evaluated through national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26, which anticipate countrywide workforce gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sector-specific projections against the local occupational profile suggests employment in North Strathfield could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Strathfield is $2,333 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,049 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,263 a year against an average of $84,649. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in North Strathfield at $60,263, alongside a $84,649 average, representing some of the highest figures across the nation and comparing to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) for Greater Sydney. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $66,482 (median) and $93,385 (average). The 2021 Census confirmed robust personal, family, and household earnings, placing the area between the 82nd and 85th percentiles across Australia.
Mid-tier earners earning $1,500 - 2,999 account for 33.8% of the cohort (1,897 individuals), mirroring the broader regional proportion of 30.9%. Furthermore, 36.1% of households report weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning local purchasing power. Even though housing expenses absorb 17.1% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 82nd percentile, aligning with a SEIFA income placement in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Strathfield had 1,622 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 34% detached houses and 55% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $495 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in North Strathfield at the latest Census consisted of 65.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings) alongside 34.3% houses, in contrast to the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership trailed the broader metropolitan benchmark at 23.7%, with remaining occupancies split between 49.6% rented and 26.8% mortgaged properties. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,500 and weekly rents averaged $495, both exceeding Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. These costs represent an even sharper premium over Australian median figures, which stand at $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Strathfield counted 1,622 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,972 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 70.3% of local households, featuring 34.6% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. The remaining 29.7% comprises non-family living structures, consisting of 20.5% lone person households and 9.2% group households. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, matching the Greater Sydney benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.9% of adults in North Strathfield hold a university qualification, including 31.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 12.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,251 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,125 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 profiles across North Strathfield outpace broader state and national standards, with 48.9% of persons aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared against 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest tier at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 24.2% of individuals aged 15+, divided between certificates (12.8%) and advanced diplomas (11.4%). Active participation in study is pronounced throughout the suburb, with 31.8% of residents engaged in formal learning programs. This cohort includes 8.4% attending primary education, 7.5% enrolled in tertiary education, and 6.2% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Strathfield reaches 28 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 5,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuter network analysis in North Strathfield shows 28 active transport stops spanning train and bus services. Connected by 25 individual routes, these facilities generate 4,970 weekly passenger trips, offering strong transit connectivity with an average distance of 175 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Given its residential character, outbound travel dominates, led by private vehicles at 61%, rail transport at 25%, and bus travel at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, beneath regional figures, while 48.1% of the workforce worked from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic conditions.
Transit route frequency averages 710 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 177 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.1% of residents in North Strathfield report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Mortality and chronic illness indicators compiled by AreaSearch demonstrate exceptional overall health metrics across North Strathfield, highlighted by minimal condition prevalence across all demographics and private health insurance coverage extending to approximately 60% of residents (3,388 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic conditions locally, recorded among 5.4 and 4.3% of the population, while 81.1% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 74.6% for Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 11.3% of the community (634 people), tracking under the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for this senior age group remain robust, maintaining parity with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.6% of North Strathfield residents were born overseas and 53.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (17.8%) and Australian (12.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is highly pronounced across North Strathfield, where 53.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home and 52.6% were born overseas. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 47.5% of the community. A particularly significant demographic divergence is observed in Hinduism, which represents 10.4% of residents, double the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Examining parental birthplaces highlights Chinese heritage as the leading ancestry at 17.8% (outstripping the 8.4% regional share), followed by Other at 16.3%, and Australian at 12.6% (well below the 17.8% regional benchmark).
Further cultural diversity appears across other backgrounds, with Italian ancestry comprising 6.9% (vs 3.4% regionally), Korean representation reaching 6.4% (vs 1.1%), and Filipino heritage accounting for 3.2% (vs 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Strathfield is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 38.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, North Strathfield features a substantial concentration of childless young adults. As at August 2026, adults aged 25 - 44 represent 37.8% of the local population, compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise 11.3%, below the regional benchmark of 15.5%. The estimated median age as at August 2026 remains 34, mirroring the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that same period. The most distinct shift since the Census has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding from 9.4% to 11.3%.
Projections to 2041 indicate young to middle aged adults will capture the greatest absolute increase, adding 855 residents (40%) to reach 2,977, while the retiree and elderly cohorts will record the highest percentage growth, surging 51% to 957, contrasted by a projected contraction in younger age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Strathfield
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 248 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,618 at the 2021 Census → 5,615 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 (SAL13019). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.