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The median house price in Picton (NSW) is $1.24m, with units at $740k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Picton (NSW) has an estimated 5,754 residents, up from 5,282 at the 2021 Census — a change of 472 people, or 8.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 145 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 136 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and verified residential locations from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Picton (NSW) has an estimated occupancy of approximately 5,754 residents in May 2026. This represents a growth of 472 individuals (8.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,282 residents. This shift is calculated from a base population of 5,391, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP data from the ABS, along with an extra 145 validated new addresses added after the Census. The resulting population density is 136 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space for each resident and capacity for future housing projects.
The 8.9% growth rate of the suburb of Picton (NSW) since the 2021 census was higher than the state average of 7.1% and the Greater Sydney region, establishing it as a local growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 65.0% of the overall population increases, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 region. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, NSW State Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-specific expansion rates from these datasets are applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Picton (NSW) is projected to experience population expansion above the national median, with estimates showing an increase of 786 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 7.3% over the 16 years.
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350 new dwellings have been approved in Picton (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 70 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, 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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Analysis of building consent statistics from the ABS indicates that Picton averages approximately 70 residential approvals per year, summing to about 350 properties over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 32 consents have been registered. Given that only 0.4 residents migrated to the area per completed dwelling annually between FY-21 and FY-25, the volume of new construction matches or outpaces buyer demand, providing diverse choices and allowing for demographic expansion beyond current predictions, with new properties averaging an estimated construction cost of $335,000. Commercial building approvals stand at $3.9 million for the current financial year, which suggests a subdued focus on business developments.
Picton registers 14.0% less per capita building construction compared to Greater Sydney, yet it ranks in the 87th percentile of all examined localities across the nation. This level of activity is much higher than the national average, indicating robust developer interest. The composition of new residential approvals consists of 69.0% detached houses and 31.0% multi-unit designs like townhouses or apartments, offering options from traditional family residences to more economical compact configurations. This demonstrates a clear departure from the historical housing stock, which is 90.0% houses, showing that developable land is becoming scarcer and reflecting a preference for diverse housing formats. The ratio of 98 individuals per new housing approval highlights the characteristics of a developing area. Future projections indicate that Picton will add 423 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessments. Current residential building trends suggest that supply will comfortably satisfy demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current expectations.
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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 Picton (NSW), worth an estimated $418 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.7 billion. 16 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, education & training 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, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant influence on regional performance. In total, 6 projects have been identified that are expected to affect the area. Notable undertakings include the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct, Picton Bypass, Picton Parklands Master Plan, and Picton High School Redevelopment, with details provided for the most significant projects.
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Wollondilly Cultural Precinct
Multi-stage civic and cultural precinct in Picton delivering a new Government Services Building (Stage 2, construction commenced mid-2025 by Kane Constructions, due end 2026), refurbished Shire Hall, Performing Arts Centre (completed 2024), and future new Library, Village Green and civic forecourt (Stage 3-4, due 2030). Designed by Williams Ross Architects, the four-storey Government Services Building features basement parking, council workspaces, a customer service area and commercial lettable space. The precinct consolidates council and government services, expands cultural facilities and creates new public space in the Picton town centre.Total estimated economic benefit of $732 million over 25 years.
Picton Parklands Master Plan
Council-adopted long-term master plan and plan of management for linked open space and recreation areas across Picton Parklands, including Picton Botanic Gardens, Hume Oval, Picton Sportsground, Monds Lane, Picton RSL Park and the creek corridors. Current delivery is focused on the Picton Sportsground multi-use field upgrade for soccer, cricket and Oztag, including earthworks, drainage, irrigation and lighting. Council lists this field upgrade as in progress, started January 2025 and due to finish April 2026, while the wider master plan remains staged subject to funding.
Picton Bypass
Proposed 2.1-kilometre two-lane bypass of Picton town centre, linking Thirlmere and Tahmoor with the Hume Motorway via Picton Road. The route includes three bridges, the tallest around 38 metres above water level, and a 60km/h design speed. The bypass aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and provide an emergency evacuation route during bushfire and flood events, supplementing the heritage-listed Victoria Bridge. The NSW and Australian Governments have committed over 18 million dollars for planning, with MRB Technical Services engaged to prepare a concept design and environmental assessment.Ground investigations began in late September 2025 and further onsite investigation work is underway from April 2026 over a six month period to inform design development. A concept design is expected to be available for public feedback in late 2026.
Picton High School Redevelopment
Completed $60 million complete rebuild accommodating up to 2,000 students. Features modern classrooms, specialist performance areas, creative arts spaces, hospitality kitchens, sports facilities, trade workshops, covered outdoor learning areas, library, administration spaces. Students moved into new buildings Term 2, 2021 with full completion 2022.
Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion
Planned expansion of Tahmoor Marketplace including additional specialty retail floorspace, supermarket improvements and expanded at-grade parking to support population growth in Tahmoor. The project remains in the planning phase with broader transport planning for the Tahmoor CBD progressing alongside future retail improvements.
Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation
Wollondilly Shire Council-led revitalisation of Tahmoor's main street and town centre, encompassing new retail and commercial spaces, public domain upgrades, and improved pedestrian connections along Remembrance Driveway. The project aims to reinforce Tahmoor as a key service hub for the Wollondilly Shire as the region experiences significant population growth.
Panorama Net Zero Demonstration Home
Net zero demonstration display home at Landcom's Panorama community in North Wilton, delivered with McDonald Jones Homes. Features include ~7.92kW solar PV, a 10kW battery, EV charger, electric heat pump HWS, mechanical ventilation, airtight insulation, high-performance double-glazed windows, low VOC materials, recycled/low carbon materials (concrete, benchtops, tiles, lighting, tapware), climate resilience measures and permeable pavements. Designed as an interactive public education space to showcase affordable net zero design; completion targeted for late 2025.
Wilton Ridge Public School, Public Preschool and Wilton High School
Three new NSW public schools under construction on adjoining sites at Fairway Drive, Wilton, within Landcom's 871-hectare Panorama masterplanned community in the Wilton Growth Area. Delivered by School Infrastructure NSW under the NSW Government's 3.9 billion dollar Western Sydney schools program, the campus comprises Wilton Ridge Public Preschool, Wilton Ridge Public School and Wilton High School. School names were confirmed in 2026 following community consultation. The primary school will provide 24 new classrooms with shared common areas and multipurpose spaces, three support learning classrooms with dedicated amenities, a modern library, multipurpose hall and canteen, covered outdoor learning area, out of school hours care, and administration and staff facilities, with capacity for 550 students.The co-located preschool will cater for up to 120 children per week. Wilton High School is being delivered in two stages: Stage 1 is a three-storey building (Block A) with 12 classrooms, specialist workshops and laboratories, a modern library, full-sized playing field and sports court, opening for up to 187 students. Stage 2 adds two further three-storey buildings, a school hall, vocational education facilities, two additional sports courts and expanded parking, lifting capacity to 1,000 students. It is the first high school built in Wilton and only the second public high school in the Wollondilly Shire, replacing travel of up to 16 kilometres to Picton High School. Reviews of Environmental Factors for both the primary and high school sites have been approved via the NSW Planning Portal. ADCO Constructions is the appointed builder for the primary school, preschool and Stage 1 of the high school, with PTW as architect. As at mid-2026 concrete pours and roof panels for the multistorey buildings are complete, hall framework is installed, internal wall sheeting and external cladding are underway in the primary school, and services rough-in is progressing in Block B of the primary school and Block A of the high school. Enrolments are open for Day 1 Term 1 2027.
2,976 residents of Picton (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,081. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 71.9%. 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 4,973, about 86% 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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Picton features a capable labor pool with strong representation in core services, an unemployment rate of 3.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 2,976 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that is 0.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and a participation rate of 71.9% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that 31.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The major employment sectors for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The local workforce is heavily concentrated in construction, representing 1.8 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.4% of local workers compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The comparison between the local working population and resident workers suggests a shortage of local employment opportunities. Data from SALM and the ABS indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 1.6% while the labor force expanded by 2.2%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and its labor force grow by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across sectors. Weighting these projections against the local industry mix suggests employment among residents will grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.
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Median household income in Picton (NSW) is $2,181 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $939 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,317 a year against an average of $76,449. 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 records for the financial year 2023 show that median income in Picton is $64,317 and average income is $76,449, placing it very high on a national scale. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $70,955 for the median and $84,339 for the average. Census data places overall household, family, and individual incomes around the 74th percentile nationally. The most common income bracket comprises 32.3% of the population (1,858 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader regional pattern where 30.9% fall into this range.
High earners making above $3,000/week account for 33.9% of the population, reflecting substantial local purchasing power. Mortgage and rent costs account for 15.5% of income, leaving disposable income at the 77th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Picton (NSW) had 1,830 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 4% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.0% houses and 10.0% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. Home ownership was higher than the Sydney metro average, with 32.3% of dwellings owned outright, while 48.2% were mortgaged and 19.5% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,383 and the median weekly rent was $375, compared to metro averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rent aligns with the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Picton (NSW) counted 1,830 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,994 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 21% 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 make up 78.3% of all households, consisting of 39.3% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 10.4% single parents. The remaining 21.7% are non-family households, with single-person households at 20.5% and group households at 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.3% of adults in Picton (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 13.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,880 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 987 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region shows lower levels of tertiary qualification, with 20.3% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among these, bachelor degrees are held by 13.7% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 4.3%, and graduate diplomas by 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including 12.1% with advanced diplomas and 32.1% with certificates. A high proportion of residents are active students, with 28.7% of the population enrolled in education. This group includes 10.1% in primary school, 7.8% in high school, and 4.2% in higher education.
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Public transport in Picton (NSW) reaches 131 stops on 58 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Public transport infrastructure consists of 131 active stops, combining train and bus services. These facilities are served by 58 different routes, which manage 2,368 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 162 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, and most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, exceeding the regional average. A total of 31.0% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Services average 338 trips per day across all routes, representing about 18 weekly departures per stop. The map highlights the 100 closest stops to the central coordinate.
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67.7% of residents in Picton (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Local health profiles suggest below-average outcomes based on mortality rates and disease prevalence. The frequency of common health issues is typical, though elevated among older age groups compared to national averages. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 57% of the population (~3,287 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent issues, affecting 8.8% and 8.5% of residents. Meanwhile, 67.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for working-age residents are typical.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.3% of the population (937 people), and senior health outcomes present challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Picton (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 87.6% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below the regional average, with 87.6% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 95.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 61.1% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The most common ancestries are English at 31.5% of the population (compared to a regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 29.4% (compared to 17.8% regionally), and Irish at 9.7%. Other ethnic backgrounds show specific concentrations, with Serbian ancestry at 0.5% (matching the regional average of 0.5%), Maltese at 1.0% (matching the regional 1.0%), and Croatian at 0.7% (matching the regional 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Picton (NSW) is 38. 25.2% 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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The median age of 38 years is comparable to Greater Sydney's median of 37 and the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a higher concentration of people aged 55 - 64 (12.2%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (12.6%) compared to Greater Sydney. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.1% to 5.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 14.6% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic shifts will see the 75 to 84 age group grow by 55% (172 people), increasing from 310 to 483, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 61% of total projected growth.
Conversely, declines are expected in the 35 to 44 and 25 to 34 brackets.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Picton (NSW)
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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 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 — 145 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,282 at the 2021 Census → 5,754 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 (SAL13212). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.