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The median house price in Parramatta is $1.61m, with units at $620k. House values have moved 2.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Parramatta has an estimated 33,724 residents, up from 30,211 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,513 people, or 11.6%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 1,202 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 6,448 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 evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Parramatta has an estimated population of 33,724 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,513 people (11.6%) from the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 30,211 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 33,576, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP data release from June 2025 and 1,202 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 6,448 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Parramatta in the top 10% of all national areas monitored by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 11.6% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the NSW state rate of 7.1% as well as Greater Sydney, positioning the suburb of Parramatta as a regional growth leader. The main driver of this expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 84.0% of the total population gains in recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch applies the projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the starting point. Where SA2 regions are missing from this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. Rates of growth across age brackets from these sources are also used for all locations between 2032 and 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, the suburb of Parramatta is projected to experience remarkable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical zones nationwide, adding 30,928 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, indicating a total rise of 91.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,293 new dwellings have been approved in Parramatta over the past five years, an average of 458 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 411 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 89, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch research into building approvals published by the ABS for statistical divisions, Parramatta averages roughly 458 approved residential dwellings annually. This totals 2,293 home approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 82 approvals registered so far in FY-26. Because construction over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 averaged just one new resident per built dwelling annually, the incoming supply matches or exceeds local demand, giving buyers plenty of options and accommodating population increases beyond current projections. The new dwellings carry an average construction value of $501,000, showing that developers are prioritizing upscale, high-end builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $199.1 million this financial year, showing strong commercial development progress. Newly approved residential construction is made up of 2.0% separate houses and 98.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings. This heavy concentration of high-density housing provides affordable pathways for buyers and draws interest from downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With a ratio of approximately 54 individuals per approved dwelling, Parramatta exhibits the classic traits of an expanding growth hub. Looking forward, Parramatta is projected to add 30,778 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among home buyers and support faster price appreciation.
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 48 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parramatta, worth an estimated $57.8 billion. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $97.7 billion. 35 are already under construction and 58 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 82 projects with the potential to affect this area. High-profile developments include Powerhouse Parramatta, Civic Link Block 3, Royal Parramatta Private Hospital, and 8 Phillip Street, with the following index highlighting the most significant works.
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Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
Royal Parramatta Private Hospital
A proposed 24-storey private hospital development designed to address the healthcare shortfall in Western Sydney. The facility will include 120 to 130 hospital beds, six operating theatres, day surgery units, maternity services, and a perioperative suite. The architectural design by fjcstudio and Gray Puksand features a vertical village concept with biophilic terraces and the integration of a historic heritage house at the base of the tower.
Civic Link Block 3
Civic Link Block 3 is the City of Parramatta Council project transforming Horwood Place into a pedestrian and cycling green boulevard between George Street and Phillip Street. The project will permanently close part of Horwood Place to traffic and deliver wider paths, 38 mature native trees, more than 3000 shrubs and groundcover, rain gardens, seating, play and dining elements, and the 130 metre Ribbon social spine. It forms the central block of the wider Civic Link corridor connecting Parramatta Square, Sydney Metro West, Powerhouse Parramatta and the Parramatta River.Stage 1 Phillip Street early works are planned for 2026 and Stage 2 Horwood Place main works are forecast to continue through to the end of 2027, subject to site and weather conditions.
Parramatta Metro Station - Sydney Metro West
A new underground metro station forming part of the 24 km Sydney Metro West line, doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Tunnelling between Westmead and the CBD was completed in December 2025 by the Gamuda Australia and Laing O'Rourke Consortium (GLC). The Parramatta Integrated Station Development (ISD) contract - covering station construction plus four over and adjacent buildings comprising approximately 100 dwellings, offices, retail and public spaces - is expected to be awarded in 2026, with two consortia shortlisted: Gamuda/Billbergia/MTR Corporation and Lendlease Construction/Lendlease Development.John Holland is delivering 60 km of track and the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility. Metro Trains West Consortium (MTR Corporation and CRRC) was awarded the combined trains, systems, maintenance and operations contract in January 2026. The station will feature full accessibility, platform screen doors, 24-hour operation, and interchange with Parramatta Light Rail and bus services. Planning approval for over and adjacent station development was granted by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in 2025. Line opening is targeted for 2032.
Riverside Theatres Redevelopment
The major redevelopment of the Riverside Theatres aims to create a world-class performing arts centre that doubles the existing capacity to 2,780 seats. The project includes a new 1,500-seat Broadway-style lyric theatre, a refurbished 760-seat Riverside Playhouse, a new 430-seat black-box drama theatre, and a 116-seat digital studio and cinema. The winning design by COX Architecture, 3XN, and others incorporates First Nations narratives and opens the venue toward the Parramatta River with new public spaces, a riverside bar, and a cafe.
Harris Park Cultural Precinct
City of Parramatta is delivering a Little India cultural precinct upgrade in Harris Park, funded by a $3.5 million Australian Government Investing in Our Communities grant. Works include Indian inspired murals, overhead decorative lighting, public art, streetscape upgrades, street trees, street furniture, paving improvements and a simplified overhead gateway on Marion Street. Mural installation began in March 2026, with broader construction and installation expected from August to December 2026.
Parramatta CBD Planning Framework Review
Major city centre planning and urban renewal program guiding long-term growth of Parramatta CBD as Sydney's Central City centre. The City Centre LEP commenced in October 2022, with infrastructure contributions and transport planning in place. Current work is focused on Parramatta CBD Planning Investigation Areas: the North East PIA planning controls were finalised in July 2025, while the Southern Planning Investigation Area is in master planning, with draft documentation expected to be reported to Council in the first half of 2026 and possible public exhibition in the second half of 2026.Related public domain delivery includes Civic Link Block 3, where early works and main works are scheduled through 2026 and 2027.
Parramatta CBD Growth Centre
A transformative urban renewal project establishing Parramatta as Sydney's dual CBD. The precinct integrates the $3.5 billion Parramatta Square commercial hub, the $1.1 billion Powerhouse Parramatta museum (opening late 2026), and the new Sydney Metro West station. Ongoing works in 2026 include the $21 million Civic Link green boulevard and deep excavation for the underground metro station, ultimately supporting 43,000 jobs and 12,000 new dwellings.
23,750 residents of Parramatta are employed, from a labour force of 24,500. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 84.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 50,010, about 148% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Parramatta has a highly qualified local workforce with a strong concentration of professional services, an unemployment rate of only 3.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.8% over the preceding year, according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 23,750 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.1% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is also exceptionally high at 84.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census records show that a high proportion of residents, 55.6%, worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in the context of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional and technical services are particularly concentrated here, with a local share that is 1.9 times the regional average. By contrast, building and construction is underrepresented, employing 4.2% of residents compared to the regional average of 8.6%. With 1.7 jobs for every working resident at the time of the Census, the area serves as a major employment center, drawing in commuters from other districts. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from surrounding statistical areas, the past 12 months saw a 2.8% increase in employment and a 2.7% increase in the labor force, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and its labor force grow by 1.9%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on future employment trends in Parramatta. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment distribution suggests that employment among residents will grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parramatta is $2,092 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,015 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,844 a year against an average of $67,752. 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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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Parramatta recorded a median income of $55,844 and an average income of $67,752. These figures align closely with nationwide averages, though they sit below the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $61,607 for the median and $74,744 for the average. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Parramatta are positioned high nationally, falling between the 72nd and 80th percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that the largest segment is composed of 39.0% of local residents (13,152 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the broader region where 30.9% of the population falls into this same category. High housing costs take up 19.3% of household income, yet strong local earnings keep disposable income at the 66th percentile, and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index of relative financial advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parramatta had 11,749 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 8% detached houses and 86% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 72% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. 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 Parramatta at the time of the latest Census consisted of 7.7% detached houses and 92.4% other housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the wider Sydney metropolitan average of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Homeownership rates in Parramatta stood at 9.8%, lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (18.4%) or occupied by tenants (71.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,080 was significantly lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $440, compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, Parramatta's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parramatta counted 11,749 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 13,115 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 63.7%, consisting of couples with children at 29.5%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single-parent households at 6.7%. The remaining 36.3% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 26.1% and group share houses making up 10.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.1% of adults in Parramatta hold a university qualification, including 36.5% with a bachelor degree and 23.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 7.5% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 7,611 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,084 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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Academic achievement in Parramatta is exceptionally high, with 62.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to national and state averages of 30.4% and 32.2% respectively. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 36.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 23.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational education accounts for 16.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificate-level training at 7.5%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 31.9% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 10.1% attending university or higher education, 8.2% in primary school, and 3.6% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Parramatta reaches 127 stops on 110 routes, timetabled for about 28,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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 analysis of local public transport shows 127 active transit stops in Parramatta, offering a combination of ferry, train, light rail, and bus services. These stops support 110 different routes, generating 28,283 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is excellent, with residents living an average of 135 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is predominantly residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the most common choice at 48%, followed by trains at 28% and buses at 12%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.4 per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 55.6%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Daily transit service averages 4,040 runs across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 222 weekly runs per stop. The map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
85.5% of residents in Parramatta report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes in Parramatta are excellent, characterized by low mortality rates and a low incidence of chronic illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, with approximately 54% of the population (~18,116 people) having coverage, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical diagnoses among local residents are mental health conditions at 4.3% and asthma at 3.8%. A high proportion of residents, 85.5%, reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older make up 7.8% of the local population (2,630 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Older residents show strong health indicators, with national health rankings that correspond to those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
73.7% of Parramatta residents were born overseas and 73.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (25.3%) and Chinese (14.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Parramatta ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 73.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 73.7% of the population born outside of Australia. Hinduism is the most common religious affiliation in Parramatta, practiced by 36.7% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Parramatta are Other, representing 27.8% of the population (well above the regional average of 16.0%), Indian, representing 25.3% of the population (well above the regional average of 3.6%), and Chinese, representing 14.2% of the population (well above the regional average of 8.4%).
There are also notable differences in other ethnic communities: Lebanese residents make up 2.3% of Parramatta (compared to 2.6% regionally), Korean residents represent 1.4% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Filipino residents account for 3.1% (compared to 2.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parramatta is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 44.1% 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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Parramatta has a median age of 32 years, making it younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, Parramatta features a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (33.1%) and a smaller share of people aged 55 - 64 (5.8%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also much higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents in the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 31.3% to 33.1%, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 9.0% to 7.8%.
Future projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 88%, adding 9,798 people to reach a total of 20,961.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parramatta
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) | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 48 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 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 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 — 1,202 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (30,211 at the 2021 Census → 33,724 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 (SAL13167). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.