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The median house price in Oakville is $1.30m. House values have moved -18.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Oakville has an estimated 2,919 residents, up from 2,027 at the 2021 Census — a change of 892 people, or 44.0%. Growth has averaged 7.0% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 650 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 48.0% of that increase. That puts 193 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address points validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Oakville has reached approximately 2,919 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 892 residents (44.0%) compared to the 2,027 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident population of 2,864, determined by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 650 newly validated addresses registered since the Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 192 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and potential capacity for future expansion.
The suburb of Oakville's 44.0% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state average (7.1%) and the Greater Sydney region, positioning it as a key local growth pocket. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 48.0% of the population gains in recent times, though net gains from overseas and interstate migration also remained positive. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2, published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic patterns, the suburb of Oakville is projected to experience rapid expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. The population is forecast to grow by 3,016 residents by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 models, representing a total increase of 101.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
520 new dwellings have been approved in Oakville over the past five years, an average of 104 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 36 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 101 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 99% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 149, running ahead of 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 analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Oakville has experienced around 104 dwellings receiving development approval annually, totalling an estimated 520 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 137 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 1.6 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $522,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Also, $11.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Construction activity in Oakville runs somewhat high relative to Greater Sydney, tracking at 33.0% above the metropolitan average per capita over the 5 year period, which helps maintain a healthy supply of choices for buyers while supporting local values. This volume is also considerably higher than the nationwide baseline, demonstrating strong developer interest. Recent residential completions consist of 99.0% standalone houses and 1.0% semi-detached or attached properties, preserving the historically low-density profile of the neighborhood and its orientation toward spacious family living. Registering approximately 16 people for every approved dwelling, Oakville displays typical hallmarks of an expanding outer area. Long-term demographic projections suggest Oakville will add 2,961 new residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimates compiled by AreaSearch. Under the current pace of construction, incoming residential supply is well-positioned to satisfy this projected demand, which should keep purchasing conditions favorable and potentially allow for population growth to exceed current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Oakville, worth an estimated $420 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42 billion. 40 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major projects represent significant influences on regional development. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill, Box Hill Public School and High School, Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill, and Stockland The Gables, with key details provided in the listings below.
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Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill
Residential estate development in Box Hill featuring contemporary homes designed for modern families. The development emphasizes sustainable design principles and community connectivity with nearby parks and transport links.
Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill
Multiple concurrent residential estate developments across the Box Hill Growth Area including Allam's Killarney Estate and Landen's Box Hill Estate 2. Construction and staged land releases continue with homes, roads and supporting infrastructure being delivered as part of the broader Box Hill release area. Killarney is now around 90% completed while additional stages and nearby estates continue to be developed.
Killarney Estate
Killarney Estate is a master-planned residential community located in Box Hill's North-West precinct, offering house and land packages and turnkey homes. It is positioned near upcoming retail facilities, school precincts, and transport connections such as the Rouse Hill Metro.
The Hills of Carmel
The Hills of Carmel is a masterplanned community in Box Hill, offering land and house & land packages from 250-2000 sqm, surrounded by natural beauty, quality schools, shops, and transport, promising 16,000 jobs, new schools, a vibrant town centre, and amenities like Carmel Village.
Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School
Delivery of permanent public preschool, primary school and high school facilities on Terry Road, Box Hill, serving the growing North West Growth Area community. The primary school will cater for 1,000 students across 44 classrooms plus 3 support classrooms, while the first stage of the high school will also cater for 1,000 students across 50 classrooms including specialist science, arts, wood, technology and metal work rooms, plus 7 support classrooms. The preschool will accommodate up to 60 children per day.Both schools currently operate from temporary facilities on George Street, Box Hill, while the permanent site is developed. Demolition and site preparation at the permanent site are complete, the construction tender has been awarded to Richard Crookes Constructions, and construction of the permanent facilities is underway, targeting a Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening.
Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School
Construction of a permanent public primary school and high school campus for the rapidly growing Box Hill community. Box Hill High School commenced operation in temporary facilities in Term 1 2026 while permanent facilities at Terry Road continue to be built. The permanent campus will include modern learning spaces, STEM facilities, sports infrastructure and shared community facilities.
Stockland Halcyon Gables
Stockland Halcyon Gables is a 12 hectare land lease community for over-60s within The Gables masterplanned community. The project will deliver 231 architect designed homes together with The Lodge clubhouse, wellness centre, 25 metre heated mineral pool, gym, sauna, bowling green, pickleball courts and other resort style facilities. Stage 1 homes are now completed or under construction with residents moving in, while Stage 2 construction is scheduled to continue through 2028.
Box Hill and Box Hill Industrial Precinct
A masterplanned residential and employment precinct within Sydney's North West Growth Area, covering around 691 hectares of residential land plus the adjoining Box Hill Industrial Precinct. At full build-out the precinct will deliver approximately 16,030 dwellings housing nearly 49,000 residents, supported by new town centres at Mt Carmel Road and Windsor Road, primary and secondary schools, employment land along Terry and Annangrove Roads, and a network of parks and sporting reserves. The Hills Shire Council's revised Contributions Plan No.15 (assessed by IPART in 2025) sets the supporting infrastructure cost at about 1.14 billion AUD over the life of the program, which commenced in 2014 and is expected to be completed by 2037. As of 2026, key works underway include the 19.6 million AUD Water Lane Reserve sports complex (AFL and athletics fields, amenities pavilion, playgrounds and parking, due for completion in October 2026), the Rainforest Street Reserve, and ongoing road, drainage and utility upgrades funded jointly by developers and the NSW Government through the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund. Several major estates including The Gables, Carmel Village, Terrace, Hills of Carmel and Mason Quarter are at advanced stages of subdivision and home delivery.
1,717 residents of Oakville are employed, from a labour force of 1,812. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 75.0%. 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, 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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Oakville benefits from a qualified local workforce, with building and construction trades showing strong representation. The local unemployment rate stands at 5.2%, following an estimated employment expansion of 7.2% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. In March 2026, 1,717 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.1% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably high at 75.0%, compared to 69.1% across the Greater Sydney metro area. Census records also indicate that 32.2% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions in place at the time.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, retail trade, and manufacturing. The local labor market is highly concentrated in the construction industry, where the employment proportion is 2.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, healthcare and social assistance jobs account for only 8.0% of the local workforce, compared to 14.1% throughout Greater Sydney. Although some local employment options are situated within the area, comparison of the Census working population against local job counts indicates that a high proportion of residents travel outside the suburb for work. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from local statistical areas, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 7.2% and the total labor force grow by 6.8%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a broader outlook on future demand dynamics in Oakville. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by industry. When weighted against Oakville's current industry composition, these national trends suggest local employment could rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population growth projections.
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Median household income in Oakville is $2,368 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $876 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,844 a year against an average of $69,005. 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 latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 indicate that personal incomes in the suburb of Oakville sit slightly above national averages, with a median of $56,844 and an average of $69,005. This is lower than the Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $62,710 for the median and $76,126 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household incomes in the 86th percentile, averaging $2,368 per week.
The income distribution shows that 29.3% of residents (855 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider district where 30.9% of earners fall into this bracket. A significant group of high earners, representing 38.8% of the population with weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, indicates strong local financial capacity. After meeting mortgage and rent commitments, households retain 88.9% of their income, indicating high disposable income levels, with the area ranking in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oakville had 594 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. 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 Oakville at the time of the last Census consisted of 98.8% standalone houses and 1.2% alternative options like semi-detached dwellings or apartments, contrasting with the broader Sydney metropolitan mix of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types. The rate of outright home ownership was high at 54.9%, with the remaining properties split between mortgaged homes (29.0%) and rental properties (16.1%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,500 per month, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median rent was recorded at $600 per week, compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a national level, Oakville's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit above the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oakville counted 594 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 855 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 14% 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 comprise the vast majority of local households at 85.7%, consisting of couples with children at 47.2%, couples without children at 28.9%, and single parents at 8.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 14.3%, with single-occupant homes accounting for 13.8% and group households making up 0.7%. The typical household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Oakville hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,710 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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 community has lower rates of tertiary education than the wider region, with university qualification levels at 16.9% compared to the SA4 average of 40.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and practical qualifications are prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade certificate or diploma, split between advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (30.4%). There is strong engagement in learning programs, with 26.1% of the local population currently enrolled in some form of study.
This cohort includes 9.5% attending primary schools, 8.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.2% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oakville reaches 18 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 230 services a week. The typical home sits about 570 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.6 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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Analysis of transit networks shows 18 active passenger transport stops in Oakville, consisting of bus services. These stops support 32 distinct routes, which provide a total of 231 passenger services each week. Local transit accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 569 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to external employment hubs. Private cars are the primary mode of travel at 93%, with 5% of residents walking to work. Vehicle ownership stands at 2.6 cars per household, higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, at 32.2%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Transit services average 33 daily runs across all active routes, which translates to approximately 12 passenger services per week for each individual stop.
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71.9% of residents in Oakville report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.2% 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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General health metrics show positive outcomes in Oakville, based on AreaSearch analysis of local death rates and the incidence of long-term illnesses, which reveals low rates of chronic conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 54% of the population, representing about 1,582 people, compared to a higher rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term conditions reported by local residents, affecting 9.6% and 6.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is generally healthy with low disease incidence. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the population (624 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Health outcomes for these older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with the broader population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Oakville is largely Australian-born, at 83.1% of residents, with 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.2%) and English (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Oakville align closely with regional averages. Citizens make up 91.8% of the community, while 83.1% of residents were born in Australia, and 86.1% speak only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 75.5% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental birthplaces, the largest ancestral lines in Oakville are Australian at 25.2% (above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 24.1% (above the regional average of 19.0%), and Maltese at 14.9% (significantly above the regional average of 1.0%). Other notable demographic variations include Croatian heritage at 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.7% across the region), Italian heritage at 5.3% (compared to 3.4% regionally), and Lebanese heritage at 1.4% (compared to 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oakville is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 25.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 44, Oakville's population is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is well represented at 11.9% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 demographic is smaller at 10.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.8% to 15.5%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 6.1% to 7.3%. Conversely, children aged 0 to 4 decreased from 4.2% to 3.2% of the population.
Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will shift by 2041, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to expand by 102% (adding 441 people) to reach 874, up from 432.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oakville
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 650 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,027 at the 2021 Census → 2,919 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 (SAL13071). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.