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The median house price in Petersham is $2.10m, with units at $917k. House values have moved 2.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Petersham has an estimated 9,194 residents, up from 8,200 at the 2021 Census — a change of 994 people, or 12.1%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 365 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. That puts 7,127 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Petersham has an estimated population of approximately 9,194, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic revisions alongside newly validated post-Census addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 8,200 people, this represents an addition of 994 people (12.1%). This net gain is based on an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 9,180 assessed from ABS releases (June 2025) plus 365 validated new addresses added post-Census. Consequently, population density reaches 7,127 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb among the top 10% of nationally reviewed areas and underlining strong competition for residential space.
Furthermore, the suburb's 12.1% expansion outpaced both the broader state and the local SA3 area (6.2%). International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 80.0% of the net demographic increase across recent intervals. Demographic modeling incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections with a 2022 base year, complemented where needed by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts baseline-set to 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are uniformly applied across all geographic boundaries. Looking forward, the suburb of Petersham is projected to record below-median national expansion, adding 426 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which translates to a cumulative increase of 4.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
105 new dwellings have been approved in Petersham over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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Building approval metrics from the ABS, mapped across statistical boundaries by AreaSearch, show the suburb approving approximately 21 dwellings annually. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), a cumulative 105 homes gained authorization, including 10 approvals to date in FY-25. Because an average of 8.7 people arrived for each new home completed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential additions trail population inflow significantly, exerting upward pressure on property values. Newly authorized residential builds carry an average construction value of $486,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $37.8 million in the current financial year, highlighting substantial non-residential investment.
Per capita residential construction in the area tracks 70.0% below the regional average across Greater Sydney. This muted development pipeline reinforces values for established housing stock, notwithstanding a minor uptick in recent building permits. Construction rates also sit below national benchmarks, pointing to a mature urban footprint and tight planning limitations. Of all newly approved housing, detached houses comprise 33.0% while attached dwellings represent 67.0%. Such focus on medium- and higher-density formats delivers accessible pricing for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Currently, the locality records roughly 466 people per dwelling approval, typical of an established district. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb will welcome 412 additional residents by 2041, benchmarked from recent quarterly AreaSearch updates. Maintained at ongoing rates, future residential construction should comfortably accommodate emerging household demand, fostering balanced market conditions for prospective purchasers and potentially allowing expansion to exceed baseline targets.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Petersham, worth an estimated $1.17 billion. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.3 billion. 22 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Community progress is heavily shaped by planning directions, major capital investments, and transport infrastructure. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects with the potential to influence local development. Prominent works include the Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury, the Victoria Road Precinct Rezoning, 29-31 Brighton Street, Petersham, and the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment, as outlined in the detailed summary below.
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29-31 Brighton Street, Petersham
Approved 5 storey residential flat building containing 36 apartments with basement parking at 29-31 Brighton Street Petersham. The development is designed by Zhinar Architects for Petersham Developments Pty Ltd.
The Joinery Annandale
The Joinery Annandale is Landcom’s mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.1-hectare former WestConnex dive site at 160-186 Parramatta Road and 79-95 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale. The precinct is planned for around 577 apartments, including a 21-storey build-to-rent tower of 220 homes for essential workers at discounted rents, plus market and affordable apartments, ground-floor retail and services, a central public plaza and new pedestrian links between Parramatta Road and Pyrmont Bridge Road. In December 2025 the site was rezoned to Mixed Use (MU1) and the State Significant Development Application for the build-to-rent tower (SSD-82714716) was approved on 23 December 2025.Construction of the essential-worker building is targeted to start in 2026, with first move-ins expected around late 2028; remaining lots are intended for sale to private developers for further apartment delivery.
Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
Petersham Station Low and Mid Rise Housing / TOD Precinct
State government and Inner West Council planning controls now allow low and mid-rise housing of up to 6 storeys within an 800-metre catchment of Petersham Station. Part of the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program and the 'Our Fairer Future Plan' adopted in late 2025, the precinct is expected to deliver around 2,500 new dwellings focused on walkable access to rail, shops and local jobs.
Hercules Street and New Canterbury Road Rezoning
Rezoning and planning proposal for 466-480 New Canterbury Road and 26-38 Hercules Street to amend the Inner West Local Environmental Plan. The gazetted amendment rezoned former light industrial land to facilitate high-density residential, business development, and public/private open space supporting approximately 156 dwellings.
Petersham Village Precinct Rezoning and Masterplan
Inner West Council's Petersham Village Precinct Rezoning and Masterplan forms part of the adopted Our Fairer Future Plan. The proposal updates planning controls around Petersham Station and the Little Portugal main street to support additional mixed-use development, increased housing, heritage protection and significant public domain upgrades including wider footpaths, trees and new plaza spaces. Following Council adoption in September 2025, the planning package has been submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for assessment and approval.
Marrickville Station Metro Upgrade
Upgrade of Marrickville Station to metro standards as part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project (Sydenham to Bankstown conversion). Works include platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers, level access boarding, security systems, CCTV, solar panels, and bridge upgrades to the Illawarra Road and Livingstone Road overbridges. The station was closed in September 2024 along with the rest of the T3 Bankstown Line between Marrickville and Bankstown. On-track testing commenced in April 2025 and the Southwest Metro is now scheduled to open in the second half of 2026, delayed from the original 2025 target due to industrial action.The Marrickville, Canterbury and Lakemba stations package is being delivered by a joint venture of Haslin Constructions and Stephen Edwards Constructions.
Camperdown Modern Private Hospital
Camperdown Modern is a state-of-the-art 10,280 square metre private hospital and health services facility. The 8-storey development includes day surgeries, pathology, radiology, and consulting suites, serving as a gateway site for the Camperdown-Ultimo Health and Education Precinct. The project features a 6-star Green Star sustainability rating and public domain improvements including a new plaza on Mathieson Street.
5,545 residents of Petersham are employed, from a labour force of 5,882. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,642, about 83% 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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The local labour market is characterized by a well-credentialed resident base, heavy concentration in technical fields, a 5.7% unemployment rate, and 2.6% annual job creation based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 5,545, with local unemployment sitting 1.6% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Workforce participation reached 71.4%, modestly higher than the regional benchmark of 68.9%. Census records showed that 61.6% of workers operated from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Primary employment sectors for local residents comprise professional & technical, education & training, along with health care & social assistance.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical fields, which employ residents at 1.4 times the Greater Sydney rate. In contrast, construction remains underrepresented, engaging 5.0% of local workers relative to 8.6% across the wider metropolitan zone. Comparison between Census workplace counts and resident numbers highlights that the suburb functions largely as a dormitory enclave with minimal commercial job containment. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures collected from larger statistical regions, employment rose by 2.6 percent and the labour force grew by 2.0 percent during the 12 months to March 2026, which led to a 0.5 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force both grow by 1.9 percent, resulting in only a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Petersham. These projections, which span five and ten year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment structure to estimate future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6 percent over five years and 13.7 percent over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Petersham's current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.2 percent over five years and by 14.5 percent over ten years, with the caveat that this is a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Petersham is $2,217 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,223 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,446 a year against an average of $94,825. 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 tax statistics for financial year 2023, personal earnings in Petersham rank exceptionally high nationwide, featuring a median of $68,446 and an average of $94,825. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated earnings to roughly $75,510 (median) and $104,611 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirmed strong financial metrics across personal, family, and household levels, falling between the 79th and 92nd percentiles across Australia.
Among individual brackets, 29.2% of residents (2,684 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, closely matching the regional proportion of 30.9%. Those earning more than $3,000 per week represent 37.2% of workers, underpinning substantial local consumer expenditure. While housing costs absorb 19.1% of income, disposable earnings still reach the 74th percentile, placing the district in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Petersham had 3,426 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 23% detached houses and 48% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.2%. 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 housing mix comprised 22.6% separate houses and 77.3% other dwelling types including flats and townhouses, diverging from Greater Sydney where standalone homes formed 55.9% and other residences made up 44.1%. Full home ownership was recorded at 19.7%, trailing metropolitan rates, while mortgaged properties accounted for 28.7% and rental stock made up 51.6%. Median monthly mortgage costs sat well above the regional average of $2,427 at $2,900, while median weekly rent stood at $450 against $470 across Sydney metro. When benchmarked nationally, local mortgages vastly exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Petersham counted 3,426 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,841 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 35% 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 constitute the majority of living arrangements at 56.1%, consisting of couples without children (25.2%), couples with children (22.3%), and single-parent households (7.3%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 43.9%, led by solo occupants at 35.0% and shared group housing at 8.8%. The average household accommodates 2.2 people, which is noticeably smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.7% of adults in Petersham hold a university qualification, including 33.9% with a bachelor degree and 15.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 938 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,158 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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Tertiary qualification levels in Petersham substantially outperform state and national standards, with 53.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins a competitive, skilled workforce. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 33.9%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (15.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Technical and vocational credentials represent 20.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (11.1%) and advanced diplomas (9.4%). Formal study participation is elevated, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in education. This cohort includes 9.5% attending university or higher education facilities, 6.8% in primary schools, and 6.4% engaged in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Petersham reaches 47 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 6,800 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 0.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit framework includes 47 active transit stops across Petersham, combining bus and rail facilities. These points of access are connected via 30 individual routes, delivering a collective 6,805 scheduled passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is rated as excellent, with the average home positioned 142 meters from a transit stop. Commuting is largely outbound; private motor vehicles form the primary travel choice at 55%, followed by rail at 20% and buses at 8%. Motor vehicle availability averages 0.6 per dwelling, trailing the metropolitan norm. A substantial 61.6% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic.
Transit services maintain an average delivery of 972 trips daily across the network, generating approximately 144 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.0% of residents in Petersham report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.3% 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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Petersham records generally sound health metrics, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and diagnosed health conditions aligning closely with nationwide figures. Chronic ailments show limited prevalence among both young residents and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake is notably high at roughly 64% of residents (5,913 people). This exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 12.5 and 8.8% of the local population, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes among working-age individuals align with typical standards. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 12.2% of the population (1,121 people), below the metropolitan benchmark of 15.5%, while health indicators for this senior demographic remain above average and reflect broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.0% of Petersham residents were born overseas and 20.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.4%) and Australian (18.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Petersham surpasses that of most comparable locations, with 29.0% of residents born abroad and 20.5% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 34.8% of locals. The most noticeable demographic concentration occurs among those adhering to Judaism, who make up 0.7% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, the most prevalent ancestries recorded locally are English (23.4%), Australian (18.8%), and Other (12.0%). Distinct concentrations are also evident across several other backgrounds, with Irish ancestry representing 11.0% (against 6.1% regionally), French accounting for 0.8% (against 0.5% regionally), and Hungarian ancestry comprising 0.4% (against 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Petersham is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.4% 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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Petersham features a comparatively youthful demographic profile. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 42.5% of the population as at August 2026, noticeably higher than the 31.4% recorded across Greater Sydney, whereas children and youth aged 0 - 24 comprise 22.7% against 30.4% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 35 as at August 2026, dropping from 36 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 reported in 2021. The most substantial shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 cohort, rising from 38.9% to an estimated 42.5%.
By 2041, seniors aged 65+ are expected to register the largest numerical increase, rising by 419 (37%) to reach 1,541. Conversely, the 25 - 44 age bracket is forecast to decrease, along with the 0 - 24 cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Petersham
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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 — 365 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,200 at the 2021 Census → 9,194 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 (SAL13202). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.