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The median house price in Oxley Park is $1.06m, with units at $820k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Oxley Park has an estimated 4,534 residents, up from 4,197 at the 2021 Census — a change of 337 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 3,570 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 integrating broader ABS demographic updates with new post-Census address validations, the suburb of Oxley Park has an estimated population of approximately 4,534 as of Aug 2026. This figure marks an expansion of 337 people (8.0%) from the 4,197 people documented in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch deduced this trajectory using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 indicating 4,521 residents, alongside 73 validated new addresses recorded after the Census benchmark. The resulting population density stands at 3,570 persons per square kilometer, positioning the community within the top quartile among nationally evaluated locations.
Outpacing both its broader SA4 region and the local SA3 area (5.4%), the suburb of Oxley Park's 8.0% growth since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth leader, with natural growth serving as the principal catalyst by accounting for roughly 53.0% of recent population gains. Demographic projections compiled by AreaSearch incorporate SA2 modelling published by Geoscience Australia and the ABS in 2024 (taking 2022 as the base year), alongside NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (anchored to a 2021 base year) for remaining sectors, while age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are projected forward between 2032 and 2041. Anticipated expansion for the suburb of Oxley Park tracks slightly beneath the median across AreaSearch research areas, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an addition of 524 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 11.3%.
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61 new dwellings have been approved in Oxley Park over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Oxley Park averages approximately 12 residential development consents annually, delivering an estimated 61 homes across the preceding 5 financial years, with 29 approvals already logged throughout FY-25. During the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, the influx of new residents averaged 7.6 people per year for every home constructed, causing demand to vastly outstrip new supply, a condition that routinely drives buyer competition and pushes prices upward. New residences carry an average construction value of $260,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide more accessible pricing points, whereas non-residential activity remains minimal with $356,000 in commercial approvals registered this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character.
Per capita residential construction in Oxley Park sits at roughly 63% of the Greater Sydney pace, placing the suburb in the 66th percentile nationwide despite a recent pickup in building momentum. This rate remains below the nationwide benchmark, reflecting the suburb's established footprint and potential zoning constraints. Recent approvals comprise 64.0% detached dwellings alongside 36.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a diverse range of price options spanning detached family houses to lower-cost medium-density options. Notably, builders are focusing more heavily on freestanding houses than the baseline residential composition (43.0% at Census), demonstrating enduring appetite for standalone homes amid broader urban consolidation, with a ratio of around 191 people per dwelling approval denoting an evolving market. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, future population expansion will bring an extra 511 residents to Oxley Park by 2041. Current dwelling construction volumes appear well aligned with projected residential intake, supporting orderly property market dynamics free from excessive inflationary strain.
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AreaSearch tracks 37 current infrastructure and development projects close to Oxley Park, worth an estimated $49.1 billion. 10 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure deliveries and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local growth and development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 projects positioned to influence the district, with key undertakings including the M12 Motorway, Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development, Orchard Hills State-led Rezoning Proposal (Stage 1), and Colyton Village Estate, with further specifics provided on those holding direct local relevance.
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Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development
An 11,200-hectare economic and urban transformation precinct on the doorstep of the new Western Sydney International Airport, supported by over $28 billion in combined government investment and rapidly climbing private sector commitments. Anchor developments include Bradfield City Centre, the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility, the toll-free M12 Motorway, and major transport, water, and public open space infrastructure projects targeting over 100,000 long-term jobs.
St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration
A major transport interchange project integrating the existing T1 Western Line with the new Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. Key features include a new underground metro station, a 55-metre-long pedestrian concourse and footbridge via Harris and Hobart Streets, a northern pedestrian plaza, and a multi-storey commuter car park with over 250 additional spaces. The 23-kilometre metro line will connect St Marys to the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield City Centre, with the metro expected to open in mid-to-late 2027 following delays from the original late 2026 target.A free interim bus service between St Marys and the airport was announced by the NSW Government in January 2026 to bridge the gap. The project is a key commitment under the Western Sydney City Deal and a vital gateway for the Western Parkland City.
St Marys Central Park
St Marys Central Park is a new civic park forming the green heart of the St Marys Town Centre renewal. Construction commenced in July 2026 following contractor appointment and early remediation works. The project includes a fenced childrens playspace with water play, entertainment space, event lawn, gardens, water features, pathways, seating, toilets and improved pedestrian connections between Queen Street, Coachmans Park and surrounding retail precincts.
Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. Current works include the $40.6 million renewal of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, where construction has commenced after the centre closed on 27 January 2026, and the $26.8 million revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, planned to start construction in early to mid 2026 and open in late 2027. The program also includes a new First Nations Cultural Hub, public garden, public domain and access improvements, and planning changes for a new developable mixed-use site in Mount Street to support the Mount Druitt Town Centre Masterplan.
Renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
A 40.6 million AUD redevelopment of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre delivering a year-round aquatic centre with a new 25 m indoor learn-to-swim pool, splashpad, refurbished 50 m outdoor pool, kiosk, reception, community spaces, inclusive amenities, changerooms and landscape improvements. Construction commenced in February 2026 following closure of the existing facility in January 2026. The project forms part of the wider Mount Druitt transformation program.
Anglicare Mount Druitt Affordable Housing
173 mixed tenure social and affordable housing units across three 8-storey towers with single level linked basement. Designed specifically for single women aged 55+ (45+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). Includes ground floor community services, retail tenancy, and multiple community spaces. Part of NSW Government's Social and Affordable Housing Fund.
Expanded Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)
Approved $25.4 million expansion of the existing Mount Druitt PCYC to provide a larger youth, sport and community facility. The project retains the existing club and adds a new expanded wing with two multipurpose indoor courts, youth hub, new entry, reception and administration area, amenities, storage, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, improved car and bus parking, landscaping and tree planting. Blacktown City Council states the DA was approved on 28 October 2025, construction is expected to start in late 2026 and the expanded facility is expected to open by the end of 2027.
St Marys Town Centre Master Plan
A 20-year strategic framework for the renewal of St Marys Town Centre, formally endorsed by Penrith City Council on 3 March 2025. New planning controls came into effect on 6 February 2026 via the State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (St Marys Town Centre) 2026 and amendments to the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010, followed by amendments to Chapter E15 of the Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 on 11 February 2026. The Master Plan facilitates around 9,307 new dwellings and 8,360 new jobs by 2041, with the population projected to grow from 3,500 to 25,500.It leverages the new Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport station and includes the multi-million-dollar St Marys Central Park (amalgamating Coachmans and Kokoda Parks), a new civic precinct with library and community hub, upgraded active transport links, public domain improvements, stormwater works and a 24-hour commercial core. A Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan with a 4 percent levy will fund over 235 million dollars of supporting local infrastructure.
2,048 residents of Oxley Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,177. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,577, about 79% 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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Oxley Park maintains a capable labour pool across multiple industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to AreaSearch's aggregated statistical boundaries. Data as of March 2026 indicates that 2,048 residents are gainfully employed, while local unemployment sits 1.8% higher than the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, and the labour force participation rate trails the regional standard at 64.7% versus 68.9%. Census records further showed that 26.8% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for the local workforce are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.
oxley Park demonstrates notable industry concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where local representation is 2.2 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical sectors are under-indexed, engaging only 5.8% of working residents compared with 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Comparing resident workers against the local daytime workforce from Census counts highlights the area's role as a residential commuter suburb with limited internal commercial job generation. Synthesised ABS and SALM figures examined by AreaSearch indicate that over the preceding 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 3.8% alongside a 3.8% decline in total employment, leaving joblessness virtually unchanged, whereas Greater Sydney registered a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion in its labour force alongside a slight dip in unemployment. Future labour demand can be evaluated using national industry outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26, mapped to the local sectoral footprint across five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across sectors. Applying this distribution to Oxley Park's industry profile yields an estimated local employment expansion of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted baseline that excludes micro-level population shifts).
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Median household income in Oxley Park is $1,612 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $802 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,238 a year against an average of $63,044. 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 taxpayer records at the postcode level published for financial year 2023 show that the suburb of Oxley Park recorded a median taxable income of $58,238 and an average of $63,044, trailing the national benchmark as well as Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase accumulated since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $64,248 for the median and $69,550 for the average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories, Census income metrics rank modestly between the 42nd and 49th percentiles.
A substantial 39.5% of the population (1,790 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, closely mirroring the wider district's 30.9% share. Accommodation costs create significant strain, leaving residents with only 78.2% of their income after housing expenses and placing the suburb in the 36th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oxley Park had 1,356 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,980 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. 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 most recent Census, the residential landscape of Oxley Park consisted of 43.3% freestanding houses and 56.7% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% medium-to-high density housing. Outright home ownership in the suburb sat at 17.9%, lagging behind Sydney metro benchmarks, while mortgaged properties accounted for 38.9% and rental accommodations represented 43.2%. Monthly mortgage payments stood at a median of $1,980, well below the metropolitan average of $2,427, and weekly median rent was $400 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
When benchmarked nationally, Oxley Park's repayments exceed the Australian median mortgage of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide standard of $375.
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Oxley Park counted 1,356 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,465 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, making up 75.8% of households, led by couples with children at 34.3%, couples without children at 20.0%, and single-parent households at 19.4%. The remaining 24.2% consists of non-family living situations, which include 20.0% single-person dwellings and 4.1% group residences. The community's median household size is 2.8 people, slightly exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.9% of adults in Oxley Park hold a university qualification, including 17.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 616 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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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Local educational attainment shows a divergence from regional standards, as only 24.9% of residents hold tertiary degrees compared with the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%, highlighting an area for educational development. Within higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 17.2%, postgraduate degrees account for 6.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.5%. Technical and vocational training is widely prevalent, with 33.4% of the population aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising 23.7% with certificates and 9.7% with advanced diplomas. Educational engagement across the community is substantial, with 34.8% of the local population actively participating in study.
This group includes 13.4% attending primary school, 9.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.1% engaged in higher tertiary learning.
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Public transport in Oxley Park reaches 22 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 410 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Oxley Park's public transit network features 22 active transit stops that accommodate bus operations, served across 5 dedicated routes providing 407 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is strong, with residents living an average distance of 143 meters from their nearest boarding point. As a residential community, outward travel is common, with private motor vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 88% of commuters, while 6% travel by train, and vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.1 per dwelling. Furthermore, 26.8% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era working patterns.
Network operations generate an average of 58 trips per day across all servicing lines, which corresponds to roughly 18 weekly trips per transport stop.
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74.0% of residents in Oxley Park report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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 illnesses and mortality indicate that Oxley Park experiences notable public health challenges, with general health conditions widespread and showing elevated prevalence among older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is modest, held by roughly 52% of the local community (~2,352 people), compared against 59.9% recorded throughout Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, affecting 7.7% and 6.6% of residents respectively, whereas 74.0% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely tracking the 74.6% proportion across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among residents aged under 65 are comparatively robust.
Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 10.9% of the population (494 people), well below the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney, with older cohorts experiencing health hurdles that nonetheless rank lower nationally than those observed across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.9% of Oxley Park residents were born overseas and 40.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.8%) and English (15.8%). 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 in Oxley Park, where 39.9% of residents were born overseas and 40.0% speak a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 55.2% of the local population. Islam shows the most pronounced concentration relative to metropolitan patterns, comprising 11.2% of local residents versus 6.8% throughout Greater Sydney. Evaluating parental country of birth, the top three ancestral backgrounds in Oxley Park are Other at 23.0% (substantially above the 16.0% regional level), Australian at 17.8%, and English at 15.8%. Pronounced demographic representation is also evident across several cultural groups: Filipino heritage accounts for 6.9% of local residents (compared to 2.0% regionally), Samoan represents 2.8% (against 0.5%), and Maori makes up 1.8% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oxley Park is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 31.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Oxley Park displays a youthful demographic profile relative to Greater Sydney. Demographic updates to August 2026 show that 37.7% of the community comprises children and young people aged 0 - 24, exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 30.4%, while mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 17.0% compared with 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 31, holding steady from the 2021 Census, which sits 6 years below the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 and below the national Census median of 38. Looking toward 2041, seniors aged 65+ are slated to drive the bulk of local demographic growth, adding 237 residents (48%) to reach a total of 731.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oxley 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,197 at the 2021 Census → 4,534 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 (SAL13121). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.