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The median house price in Norwest is $1.88m, with units at $950k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Norwest has an estimated 7,928 residents, up from 4,688 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,240 people, or 69.1%. Growth has averaged 11.9% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,323 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 2,801 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Norwest is estimated to have a population of approximately 7,928, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population revisions and post-Census verified addresses. When compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,688 residents, this represents an expansion of 3,240 people (69.1%). This upward trajectory stems from an estimated resident population (ERP) base of 7,694 identified by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 release, combined with 1,323 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,801 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the upper quartile across evaluated Australian locations.
With a 69.1% surge following the 2021 census, the suburb of Norwest outpaced both the broader SA3 area (5.4%) and New South Wales overall, establishing itself as a key regional growth hub. Inward overseas migration served as the core catalyst, generating roughly 50.0% of recent population gains, alongside positive contributions from natural increase and interstate arrivals. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures) are utilized by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (released in 2022 using a 2021 base year) applied where gaps exist. Between 2032 and 2041, age-cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are incorporated across all areas. Looking ahead, the suburb of Norwest is projected to experience top-tier expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of locations nationwide. Based on consolidated SA2 projections, the population is slated to grow by 4,070 persons to 2041, representing a comprehensive 16-year increase of 48.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
936 new dwellings have been approved in Norwest over the past five years, an average of 187 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 24 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 218 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 171, broadly in line with 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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Examining statistical area building approval figures from the ABS, AreaSearch indicates that Norwest has averaged roughly 187 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 936 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 171 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area recorded an average of 3.1 new residents yearly for each constructed dwelling, highlighting a clear shortfall of incoming supply against strong demand—a dynamic typically linked to heightened buyer competition and upward pricing pressure. Newly built residences carry an average construction value of $688,000, underscoring building activity tailored toward higher-end developments.
Concurrently, commercial approvals totaling $33.7 million this financial year demonstrate robust non-residential development momentum. On a per-capita basis, residential building approvals in Norwest exceed the Greater Sydney level by 258.0%, providing prospective buyers with broader selection despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This rate sits considerably higher than the national benchmark, pointing to solid developer appetite. Among recent approvals, attached dwellings account for 78.0% while detached houses make up 22.0%. This leaning toward higher-density formats creates accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. It also marks a noticeable departure from the existing dwelling stock (currently 38.0% houses), driven by scarce land availability and evolving buyer preferences. With an average of roughly 65 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor characteristics. Moving forward, projections indicate Norwest will expand by 3,835 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Under existing development paces, residential delivery is positioned to meet incoming requirements adequately, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating growth exceeding current demographic models.
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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Norwest, worth an estimated $10.3 billion. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $56.7 billion. 32 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Infrastructure additions, major capital projects, and regional planning strategies play a pivotal role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has tracked 25 specific projects anticipated to influence the district. Prominent developments include Norwest City, Hills Showground Station Precinct, Norwest Quarter, and Asora Norwest SHAWOOD, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Norwest Private Hospital Theatre and Endoscopy Upgrade
Norwest Private Hospital is undertaking a focused surgical facilities upgrade, adding one new operating theatre opening in April 2026, planning a second theatre for 2027, and refurbishing existing endoscopy suites. The upgrade is intended to improve surgical capacity, reduce waiting times for diagnostic and elective procedures, and support population growth across Bella Vista, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Castle Hill, Kellyville, Rouse Hill and surrounding north-west Sydney suburbs.
Norwest Business Park & City Precinct
A 377-hectare master-planned precinct evolving into a smart city in Sydney's Hills District. Stage One of the $1 billion Norwest Quarter (40 Solent Circuit) was completed in late 2025 with retail opening in early 2026, while Stage Two advances alongside approvals for the $3 billion Norwest Marketown redevelopment. The broader precinct houses over 800 companies with a long-term target of 22,800 dwellings and 64,200 jobs by 2041.
Central Plaza
Upscaled mixed-use precinct by Merc Capital granted State Significant Development (SSD) status in May 2025. The revised masterplan features three towers rising up to 40 storeys, incorporating 800 residential apartments, approximately 38,304 square meters of premium commercial office and retail space, a childcare center, and a 3,880 square meter public central plaza.
The Orchards Norwest
A $1 billion, 8.1-hectare masterplanned community by Sekisui House Australia in Norwest, delivering 1300 apartments across five stages. Lumia (Stage 3, 330 apartments) completed in August 2025 and is over 95 percent sold. Veue (Stage 4), the largest stage with 577-583 apartments, is under construction with completion expected in 2026. Zeste (Stage 5, 209 apartments), the final and most luxurious stage, is set to begin construction in early 2026 with completion anticipated in 2028. The community features 1.4 hectares of parkland, an outdoor cinema, gymnasium, indoor heated pool and function centre, and is located 600-800 metres from Norwest Metro Station.
Norwest Marketown Precinct
A $2.14 billion masterplanned redevelopment transforming the existing Norwest Marketown Shopping Centre and Carlile Swimming Centre into a vibrant mixed-use town centre. The 46,455sqm site will deliver approximately 850 dwellings, over 117,000sqm of retail and commercial space supporting 3,000 workers, a 23-storey hotel, a community library and innovation hub, and a 6,000sqm waterfront park on Norwest Lake. Unanimously approved by The Hills Shire Council in September 2024, the 15-year staged delivery will establish a 30-minute city hub integrated with the Norwest Metro Station.Stage 1 DA lodgement and construction start is anticipated around 2029.
Castle Hill Station Precinct
An urban renewal project led by Landcom and Sydney Metro involving the reconstruction of Arthur Whitling Park and development around the Castle Hill Metro Station. The project aims to create a vibrant transit-oriented hub with integrated public spaces, play areas, and improved pedestrian connectivity to Castle Towers, including a direct underground link. The precinct planning was formally adopted in 2024 to guide high-density growth and community facilities in the Castle Hill Strategic Centre.
Isaac Towers
Mixed-use development on a 6,621 sqm site comprising two towers (10-storey and 6-storey) connected by a 3-storey glazed atrium with plaza. Includes an 80-bed hotel, commercial office spaces, retail outlets, cafe, gym, function centre, and childcare facilities for 120 children. Located directly opposite Norwest Metro Station in the Norwest Business Park, 27km north-west of Sydney CBD. DA was unanimously approved by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel in October 2024 following endorsement by The Hills Shire Council.Designed by GroupGSA.
Veue Parkside
Veue Parkside is Stage 4 of The Orchards masterplanned community by Sekisui House, featuring 156 luxury residences across two buildings of 9 and 14 storeys. The development offers a mix of 1-4 bedroom apartments, including two-storey units and townhouse-style residences. Located in the heart of Norwest, it provides 1.4 hectares of parklands, a wellness center with an indoor heated pool, gymnasium, communal function center, and concierge service. Construction is underway with completion expected by mid-2026.
4,622 residents of Norwest are employed, from a labour force of 4,747. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 12,859, about 162% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Norwest features a highly skilled labor pool, with the technology industry showing particularly strong representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 2.7% and an estimated employment growth of 7.0% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,622 people are employed, and the local unemployment rate sits at 1.5% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, while workforce participation remains broadly comparable to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data reveals that a substantial 55.2% of residents engage in remote work, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Specialization in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, with local representation reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises a modest 3.3% of resident employment, trailing the 5.3% regional proportion. With 1.8 workers for every resident at Census time, the district functions as a key commercial hub that draws in commuters from surrounding communities. According to AreaSearch analysis of combined ABS and SALM statistical area data, the year to March 2026 saw employment climb by 7.0% against a 6.4% rise in the labor force, reducing the jobless rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion in the labor pool, accompanied by a slight decrease in unemployment. Broader labor market trajectories are further outlined by Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from Mar-26. Assessed across five- and ten-year horizons against the local industry profile, national forecasts point to gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Applying these sector-specific rates to the local employment distribution suggests Norwest employment could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation without localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Norwest is $2,207 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,053 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,955 a year against an average of $81,725. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the suburb of Norwest among the top tiers nationally for earnings. Taxpayer earnings show a median income of $62,955 and an average income of $81,725, against comparative figures of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $69,452 (median) and $90,159 (average). Census findings position local personal, family, and household earnings between the 78th and 82nd percentiles nationwide.
The single largest earnings bracket encompasses 33.8% of the community (2,679 people) taking home between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 30.9% regional rate. Higher earners form a sizable segment, with 34.6% collecting more than $3,000 per week, reflecting significant consumer spending capacity. While housing costs absorb 19.5% of earnings, solid remuneration keeps disposable income at the 73rd percentile, with the area's SEIFA income score sitting in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Norwest had 1,780 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 38% detached houses and 54% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $579 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,823 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing stock in Norwest was divided into 38.1% separate houses and 61.9% other dwelling types including apartments and semi-detached residences, differing from the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matched metropolitan levels at 29.4%, while 28.9% of properties were being purchased with a mortgage and 41.7% were tenanted. Monthly mortgage repayments stood at a median of $2,823, noticeably exceeding the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427 and the national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $579, well above the metropolitan benchmark of $470 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Norwest counted 1,780 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,010 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 72.8% of all households in the locality, consisting of 33.7% couples without children, 29.6% couples with children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 27.2%, comprising lone person households at 22.1% and group shared arrangements at 5.0%. The local median household size is 2.5 persons, sitting slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.3% of adults in Norwest hold a university qualification, including 28.8% with a bachelor degree and 14.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 14.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment among Norwest residents significantly outpaces state and national figures, with 46.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins a competitive foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degree holders constitute 28.8% of the adult population, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational and technical qualifications are also well represented, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (15.0%) and certificates (14.2%). Community engagement in formal education is substantial, with 30.2% of locals actively enrolled in study programs.
This cohort includes 8.6% attending primary school, 5.7% undertaking tertiary courses, and 5.5% engaged in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Norwest reaches 44 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 6,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trams 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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The public transit network in Norwest includes 44 operating stops spanning bus and light rail services. A collective network of 46 distinct routes provides 6,452 passenger departures each week. Transit proximity is high, with locals situated an average of 172 meters from their nearest boarding point. As a residential suburb with outward commuting patterns, private vehicle travel remains the primary transport choice at 74%, followed by train at 14% and walking at 5%. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 1.0 per household. At the 2021 Census, 55.2% of residents were working from home, reflecting pandemic conditions at the time.
Transit service across all active routes averages 921 scheduled trips each day, which translates to roughly 146 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
76.5% of residents in Norwest report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Health indicators across Norwest are exceptionally favorable based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, showing minimal illness prevalence across age brackets. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 59% of residents (4,692 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported conditions locally, affecting 6.4 and 5.3% of the community respectively, while 76.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical ailments, exceeding the 74.6% proportion across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the local population (1,847 people), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for older age cohorts remain robust, aligning closely with top-tier national standards seen across the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.8% of Norwest residents were born overseas and 42.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.6%) and Australian (13.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Norwest displays a diverse demographic makeup, with 49.8% of residents born overseas and 42.3% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 54.1% of the population. In addition, Hinduism shows strong local representation, accounting for 9.9% of residents compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental lineage, the most prominent ancestries reported in Norwest are English (18.6%), Other (16.0%), and Australian (13.4%). Several other cultural backgrounds also show elevated representation compared to metropolitan proportions, including Chinese ancestry at 13.2% (against 8.4% regionally), Indian at 8.4% (against 3.6%), and Korean at 2.0% (against 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Norwest is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.4% 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 Norwest shows a significant presence of mature residents. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 23.3% of the community belongs to retiree and senior groups (65+), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while 13.9% fall into the middle-aged and young retiree segment (45 - 64), where the regional benchmark is 22.6%. The median age is estimated at 36 as at August 2026, slightly down from 37 at the 2021 Census and 1 year below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the share of middle-aged and young retirees has decreased from 17.4% to an estimated 13.9%.
Looking toward 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the majority of growth, expanding by 1,660 residents (90%) to reach 3,507. Meanwhile, middle-aged and young retiree groups are anticipated to double, growing 100% to 2,203 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Norwest
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 10 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 1,323 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,688 at the 2021 Census → 7,928 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 (SAL13036). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.