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The median house price in Oran Park is $1.22m, with units at $692k. House values have moved 8.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Oran Park has an estimated 26,939 residents, up from 17,624 at the 2021 Census — a change of 9,315 people, or 52.9%. Growth has averaged 11.6% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,897 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 76.0% of that increase. That puts 2,033 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 ABS regional population updates with 1,897 validated new addresses identified following the Census, the suburb of Oran Park has reached an estimated population of 26,939 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 9,315 people (52.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 17,624 people. The calculation builds upon an ERP figure of 25,695 established through the ABS June 2025 release alongside subsequent address validations. Settlement density stands at 2,033 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark across AreaSearch study locations. The suburb of Oran Park outstripped both New South Wales (7.3%) and Greater Sydney with its 52.9% post-2021 Census growth rate, establishing itself among the broader region's premier growth corridors.
Interstate migration served as the primary growth engine by generating approximately 76.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Population forecasting by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 where coverage requires. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Demographic modeling places the suburb of Oran Park in the top 10 percent of AreaSearch analyzed districts for prospective expansion, projecting an influx of 16,146 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which equates to a cumulative 16-year surge of 55.3%.
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2,823 new dwellings have been approved in Oran Park over the past five years, an average of 564 a year. That places the area in the 100th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 530 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 726, 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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Building approval metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical collections show that Oran Park has maintained an average of approximately 564 approved residential dwellings annually, culminating in 2,823 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 726 approvals have been logged. Residential construction generates an average expected construction cost of $553,000 per dwelling. With around 4 additional inhabitants arriving each year per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, construction volumes are failing to keep pace with demand, intensifying market competition and placing upward pressure on values. In addition, local non-residential building momentum remains robust, evidenced by $174.8 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Oran Park surpassed the Greater Sydney benchmark by 38.0% across the 5 year period, sustaining asset values while ensuring adequate supply for purchasers. Building activity also tracks considerably higher than nationwide averages, underscoring solid builder commitment to the district. Recent approvals indicate 55.0% detached dwellings alongside 45.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering greater architectural diversity spanning family-sized residences to entry-level medium density. This ongoing transition from the established built form (87.0% houses) reflects constrained land availability, changing consumer preferences, and broad price considerations, with current activity tracking at roughly 38 people per approval. Projections indicate that Oran Park will absorb 14,902 additional residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If existing construction volumes are sustained, incoming dwelling supply appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming buyer demand and could facilitate population gains exceeding baseline expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 26 current infrastructure and development projects inside Oran Park, worth an estimated $11.8 billion. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.1 billion. 43 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Strategic developments, planning schemes, and public works play a central role in guiding district growth. AreaSearch has mapped 40 major initiatives possessing significant local relevance. Prominent among these undertakings are the North South Rail Line - Bradfield to Macarthur Corridor (South West Rail Link Extension), Atura Oran Park, Gledswood Hills Masterplanned Community, and Marian's Mana Urban Village, with the accompanying catalog outlining the most impactful developments.
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Marian's Mana Urban Village
A prestigious master-planned urban village within Oran Park developed by Greenfields Development Company. The precinct features architecturally designed homes, townhouses, and land lots centered around community parks, landscaped pedestrian pathways, and Ron's Creek. Designed for a tranquil lifestyle, the village offers walkable access to the Oran Park Town Centre and its expanding retail and civic amenities.
Atura Oran Park
Atura Oran Park is a 6-level urban lifestyle hotel currently under construction in Sydney's South West. The development features 184 design-led guest rooms, extensive conference and meeting facilities, and an outdoor pool with a terrace. The ground floor will house nine retail tenancies along with a restaurant and bar. Developed by Greenfields Development Company in partnership with EVT, the hotel is a key component of the Oran Park Podium precinct expansion, designed to serve the rapid population growth and the future Western Sydney Airport.As of early 2026, internal fit-outs and facade installations are well advanced.
Oran Park Health Precinct Stage 3
Stage 3 of the Oran Park Integrated Health Hub, a 6,000sqm purpose-built medical facility forming the final stage of the $200 million health precinct. Stages 1 and 2 are complete, delivering GPs, community health, Karitane, allied health and pathology services. Stage 3 will add day surgery, chemotherapy, oncology and specialist consulting suites delivered through public health. A separate full-service private hospital campus is also in the initial planning stages. The precinct serves Sydney's fastest-growing South West Growth Area, with Oran Park forecast to reach a population of 50,000 by 2041.
Gledswood Hills Masterplanned Community
A 320-hectare masterplanned community by Sekisui House Australia based on the Japanese 'satoyama' concept of harmony between people and nature. The development features high-end SHAWOOD homes, the premium Norman Estates precinct in partnership with Greg Norman, and a future 7.5-hectare heritage-inspired retail village named The Yards. The project includes 40 hectares of parkland, 50km of pedestrian and cycle pathways, and the Gledswood Hills Primary School. While many residential stages are complete and occupied, final precincts and the mixed-use retail hub remain under construction or in detailed planning as of 2026.
Residential Land Release Tranche 41-3
Tranche 41-3 is a residential land release in the Oran Park masterplanned community, featuring lots integrated with open spaces and public reserves. The development provides family-friendly housing options with modern infrastructure, located within walking distance of Jack Brabham Reserve and approximately 1km from local primary and high schools. It is part of a larger growth precinct designed to offer sustainable urban living with easy access to the Oran Park Town Centre.
Oran Park Town
Oran Park Town is a premier masterplanned community in Sydney's South West, transforming 1,100 hectares into a hub for over 27,000 residents. Milestones include the opening of the 184-room Atura Hotel and the significant expansion of The Podium retail precinct to include a 12-storey residential tower and new commercial spaces. The project includes 10,000 dwellings, a multi-stage medical precinct with Stage 3 development underway, and integrated transport links to the Western Sydney Airport.
The Greens Gledswood Hills
A $100 million, 40-hectare recreation, hospitality and tourism precinct being developed by Wests Group Macarthur on the former El Caballo Blanco site at Gledswood Hills. The Greens will feature a 56-bay, two-level golf driving range, a nine-hole par-3 course designed by Greg Norman, a 27-hole mini-golf course, a 1,200-seat dining precinct with bars, restaurants and dessert parlour, and a 400 square metre children's arcade and play centre. Design references honour the site's El Caballo Blanco heritage and include Indigenous cultural elements.The venue is expected to create close to 200 jobs and open in late 2027.
Western Sydney Studios
A major film and television studio facility proposed by Greenfields Development Company to address the shortage of soundstage capacity in Sydney. Formerly known as Oran Park Studios and rebranded as Western Sydney Studios, the project has secured development approval from Camden Council. Located in the Oran Park Employment Zone in Western Sydney, the facility will feature three world-class soundstages (each with 14m internal height clearance), production offices, workshops, lockups, a 340-space multideck carpark, EV charging stations, and a 2-hectare backlot located approximately 10 minutes away.The project is awaiting a funding selection process before proceeding to construction, with a 2027 opening targeted. Designed by Nettleton Tribe architects.
15,059 residents of Oran Park are employed, from a labour force of 15,370. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 84.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 21,468, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Oran Park maintains a highly qualified labor force with strong participation across essential services, an unemployment rate standing at 2.0%, and a 4.8% annual rise in estimated employment based on regional data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 15,059, the jobless rate tracked 2.1% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, and labor market engagement proved exceptionally high at 84.0% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed 32.7% of local workers operating from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be acknowledged. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction activity is particularly pronounced, registering worker representation at 1.5 times the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 5.8% of local workers versus 11.5% across the wider region. As evidenced by the balance between working-age residents and local positions in Census tallies, the area functions primarily as a dormitory suburb with limited internal workplace capacity. SALM and ABS datasets synthesized by AreaSearch indicate that across the 12 months to March 2026, a 4.8% gain in employment was offset by a 5.0% rise in active jobseekers, nudging the unemployment rate upward by 0.2 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney experienced matching 1.9% increases in employment and labor supply alongside a slight reduction in unemployment. Looking forward, national forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 outline projected employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When mapped against the local industry distribution, these projections point to employment expanding by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections.
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Median household income in Oran Park is $2,349 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,026 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,100 a year against an average of $74,902. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxable income of $61,100 and an average of $74,902 in the suburb of Oran Park, comparing to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) and exceeding national standards. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach $67,406 for median earnings and $82,632 on average by March 2026. Across family, household, and individual metrics, local earnings sit within the 81st to 85th percentiles nationwide. The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 encompasses 42.6% of residents (11,476 people), whereas 30.9% of the surrounding region falls into this bracket.
A significant 32.3% take home more than $3,000 weekly, driving local demand for high-end commerce. Despite housing overheads absorbing 22.5% of receipts, net disposable resources rank in the 75th percentile, with the district positioned in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oran Park had 5,164 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 1% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,626 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local residential landscape was composed of 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was relatively low at 8.2%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (55.3%) or occupied by tenants (36.5%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,626 against $2,427 across Sydney metro and $1,863 nationally. Similarly, median weekly rents were $530, surpassing both the Sydney metro standard of $470 and the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oran Park counted 5,164 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,893 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent 87.3% of local domestic structures, encompassing couples with children (54.5%), couples without children (19.7%), and single parent families (12.3%). The remaining 12.7% comprises non-family living situations, which divide into lone person households at 11.0% and group households at 1.7%. The typical household size is 3.3 people, exceeding the 2.7 registered across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.7% of adults in Oran Park hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 7,187 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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 attainment in the district is elevated relative to the surrounding region, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials compared to the SA4 benchmark of 21.4%. Bachelor degrees constitute 20.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate awards at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational qualifications are likewise widely held, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical certifications, comprising certificates (22.9%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the locality, with 34.1% of the population enrolled in an educational course. Primary school pupils represent 14.0% of the community, secondary students comprise 7.4%, and 4.6% are enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Oran Park reaches 61 stops on 53 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure in the suburb of Oran Park shows 61 operational transport stops focused on bus travel. These points of access are connected by 53 individual routes delivering 2,135 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is favorable, with an average distance of 257 meters from dwellings to the nearest pickup point. Given the residential makeup, outgoing journeys prevail, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of work travel and train usage at 7%. Vehicle access stands at 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average, while 32.7% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Across all transit routes servicing the area, scheduled frequency stands at 305 trips per day, which provides approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.
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80.8% of residents in Oran Park report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality metrics show favorable overall health indicators for Oran Park, marked by subdued rates of common illnesses across the broader population alongside higher incidence among older cohorts. Private health insurance participation is substantial, covering approximately 57% of all inhabitants (~15,225 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary diagnosed conditions in the area, affecting 6.7 and 5.6% of residents respectively, while 80.8% reported no ongoing medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 5.9% of the population (1,589 people), below the 15.5% share observed in Greater Sydney, with senior wellness metrics presenting comparatively lower national rankings than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.4% of Oran Park residents were born overseas and 40.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.2%) and English (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Oran Park, where 35.4% of the population was born abroad and 40.8% communicate in a language other than English in their households. Christianity forms the largest religious group, accounting for 54.6% of residents. The most noticeable variation is the presence of Hinduism, which encompasses 10.2% of locals compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental birthplaces, the most prevalent ancestries recorded in Oran Park are Other at 25.7% (compared to 16.0% across the region), Australian at 18.2%, and English at 15.0%. Specific cultural backgrounds also display higher local shares than regional norms, including Samoan at 1.3% (vs 0.5%), Serbian at 1.1% (vs 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oran Park is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 27.4% 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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Oran Park demonstrates an intense concentration of growing families, with August 2026 AreaSearch modeling indicating that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 41.1% of residents compared to 30.4% in Greater Sydney, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) make up 5.9% versus 15.5% regionally. The median age remains at 30 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census outcome and substantially younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38 at that Census. Among broader demographics, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) adjusted from 39.6% down to an estimated 36.9%, largely driven by the ageing of existing children as the 0 to 4 group dropped from 12.5% to an estimated 9.2% while the 5 to 14 cohort expanded from 17.5% to 19.6%.
Through to 2041, children and young adults will register the largest volume increase, adding 6,208 residents (56%) to reach 17,280, while senior and retiree groups will experience the fastest relative surge, rising 166% to 4,235 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oran Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 26 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 — 1,897 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,624 at the 2021 Census → 26,939 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 (SAL13102). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.