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The median house price in Roselands is $1.61m, with units at $588k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Roselands has an estimated 13,082 residents, up from 12,356 at the 2021 Census — a change of 726 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 306 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 4,775 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 ABS demographic data and recent address updates verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Roselands has an estimated population of 13,082 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 726 people (5.9%) from the 12,356 residents counted during the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from a resident population figure of 13,054 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an extra 306 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 4,774 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, pointing to intense demand for local land.
The 5.9% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Roselands since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.2%), positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. This population rise was mostly propelled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 67.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections for SA2 regions compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. Demographic growth rates by age segment derived from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Roselands is projected to experience growth slightly below the national median, climbing by 1,004 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, which equates to a 7.5% rise over the 16 years.
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332 new dwellings have been approved in Roselands over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 54, broadly in line with 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 reported by the ABS for this locality, the suburb of Roselands averages approximately 66 approved dwellings annually. This includes an estimated 332 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 50 approvals during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 1.7 new residents moving in for every dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, supply and demand have remained balanced, supporting steady market conditions, though this metric has risen to 3.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating escalating demand and decreasing stock availability.
Development proposals average a construction value of $458,000, which sits higher than regional averages and points to premium building standards. Furthermore, commercial development approvals reached $17.9 million this financial year, pointing to a steady commercial pipeline. Relative to Greater Sydney, building activity per resident in the suburb of Roselands is 90.0% higher, offering prospective buyers a wider array of choices, even though construction rates have dropped recently. Upcoming completions consist of 41.0% freestanding homes and 59.0% medium-to-high density options like townhouses or units. This emphasis on higher-density housing provides more accessible price points suited for downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a clear departure from the current housing mix, which consists of 61.0% freestanding houses, indicating a dwindling supply of vacant development sites alongside shifting residential needs for varied, affordable housing. Averaging about 298 residents for each approved dwelling, the suburb of Roselands displays the physical patterns of a low density area. Projecting forward, the suburb of Roselands is set to add 976 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating growth beyond current projections.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Roselands, worth an estimated $20 million. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $40.9 billion. 21 are already under construction and 39 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 planning developments, and urban planning changes heavily influence regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 9 projects in progress that are expected to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the 71-83 Graham Road Residential Development - Narwee, the 280-300 Lakemba Street Wiley Park Plaza Development, the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project, and the 754-774 Canterbury Road Belmore development, with the subsequent details highlighting those of greatest interest.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
71-83 Graham Road Residential Development - Narwee
A residential development at 71-83 Graham Road, Narwee, comprising 48 modern apartments across two buildings with communal open spaces and parking. The project aims to provide contemporary housing while integrating with the local character of Narwee.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development - Roselands
A mixed-use development at 892-936 Canterbury Road, Roselands, comprising 98 residential apartments, 700sqm of retail space, and basement parking. The project integrates modern urban design to enhance the Canterbury Road corridor, providing residential and commercial spaces to meet local community demands.
Wiley Park Station Sydney Metro Upgrade
Upgrade of Wiley Park Station to metro standards as part of the T3 Bankstown Line conversion to the Sydney Metro Southwest (M1 line extension). Works include new lifts installed for the first time in the station's history, platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, a refreshed concourse, new station entry plaza with seating, lighting and bicycle parking, and new platform canopies. The line closed in September 2024 to enable final conversion works. Metro services between Sydenham and Bankstown are scheduled to open in the second half of 2026, with trains running every four minutes in the peak (15 per hour), delayed from the original 2025 target due to industrial action impacts.
956 Canterbury Road Apartment Development - Roselands
A modern residential development at 956 Canterbury Road, Roselands, featuring 48 contemporary apartments with high-quality finishes, communal spaces, and convenient access to local shopping, schools, and public transport along the Canterbury Road corridor.
Punchbowl Station Upgrade - Sydney Metro City & Southwest
Conversion of the heritage-listed Punchbowl Station, originally opened in 1909, to fully automated metro standards as part of the Sydenham to Bankstown extension of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line. The station closed on 30 September 2024 to allow conversion works, with new lifts installed for the first time, level access between platforms and trains via mechanical gap fillers, platform screen doors, refurbished station buildings, upgraded platform surfaces and a new kiss and ride zone.The works are part of the Dulwich Hill, Campsie and Punchbowl station package delivered by Downer EDI Works (valued around 107 million AUD), with broader corridor works including 28.3 kilometres of new railway fencing, road-over-rail bridge upgrades and platform screen door installation. Once open, customers will have a new air-conditioned metro train every four minutes in the peak, equating to 15 trains an hour compared to eight previously. High-speed dynamic testing at up to 100 km/h commenced in November 2025, with around 9,000 hours and 30,000 kilometres of testing required before opening. Services are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026, with a target opening of September 2026, after delays attributed to industrial action and the complexity of converting a 130-year-old line.
Wiley Park Plaza Mixed-Use Development
Wiley Park Plaza is a large-scale mixed-use development adjacent to Wiley Park railway station, comprising 280 residential apartments, a public plaza, supermarket, retail specialty shops, commercial office space and 3-storey basement car parking with 248 spaces. Designed by Marchese Partners (Life3A), the site received DA approval and was sold via Expressions of Interest in June 2023 to an incoming developer.
6,533 residents of Roselands are employed, from a labour force of 6,874. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 64.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,002, about 84% 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 suburb of Roselands is home to a qualified workforce employed across a variety of sectors, exhibiting an unemployment rate of 4.9% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 3.3%, according to AreaSearch statistical area records. As of March 2026, there are 6,533 employed residents, while the local jobless rate sits 0.8% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the participation rate is somewhat depressed at 64.2% compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census details indicate that a substantial 40.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The suburb of Roselands shows a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, employing 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 7.9% of the local workforce, trailing the Greater Sydney rate of 11.5%. Comparing the Census counts for the local working population against the resident population suggests that this predominantly residential locality provides limited local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding regions, employment expanded by 3.3% while the labor force grew by 3.6% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from May-25 offer additional perspectives on prospective employment demand in the suburb of Roselands. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with local data to model future workforce shifts. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for the suburb of Roselands will grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Roselands is $1,685 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $666 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,245 a year against an average of $52,383. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO postcode registry compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates the suburb of Roselands has a median taxpayer income of $41,245 and an average income of $52,383. This is lower than the national average, and compares to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $45,501 for median income and $57,789 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census data, household earnings sit at the 46th percentile ($1,685 weekly), while individual earnings are positioned at the 22nd percentile.
In terms of income distribution, the largest cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which contains 33.0% of residents (4,317 people), a proportion that mirrors the metropolitan average of 30.9%. Financial stress from housing is prominent, with residents retaining only 80.9% of their income, placing the area at the 43rd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks local income in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Roselands had 3,968 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 22% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,281 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.2%. 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 latest Census, the housing composition in the suburb of Roselands consists of 61.0% houses and 39.0% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached homes, units, or other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Roselands reached 32.2%, outstripping the Sydney metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagees (37.1%) or tenants (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment locally was $2,281, which falls below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Roselands are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Roselands counted 3,968 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,201 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 19% 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 the majority of local households at 76.8%, which includes 42.0% couples with children, 19.2% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.2%, consisting of lone person households at 20.7% and group households at 2.4%. The median household occupancy of 3.0 individuals is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.5% of adults in Roselands hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 328 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,002 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 locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates at 26.5%, falling well short of the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear need and opening for targeted educational development. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate studies at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 18.9%. Enrolment rates in education are high, with 32.0% of local residents participating in formal learning.
Within this student population, 10.5% attend primary school, 8.9% are in secondary education, and 6.2% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Roselands reaches 92 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Public transport data shows 92 operational passenger stops within the suburb of Roselands, consisting of bus services. These points of access are connected to 23 distinct routes that together facilitate 3,013 passenger journeys per week. Transport links are highly rated, with typical residential distances to the nearest stop averaging 122 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Roselands, most workers travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of transport at 85% and train travel at 7%. Households average 1.4 vehicles, exceeding the regional average.
A high proportion of 40.0% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings. Service frequency across the transit network averages 430 runs per day, which represents approximately 32 departures per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
76.1% of residents in Roselands report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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 indicators demonstrate positive trends across the suburb of Roselands, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates, showing low rates of common health conditions for both younger and older age brackets, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~6,241 people). This rate is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 6.1 and 5.4% of population members respectively, while 76.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, displaying low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.2% of the local population (2,250 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health status is strong, with national indicators matching the general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.6% of Roselands residents were born overseas and 61.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (13.6%) and Greek (13.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Roselands displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 40.6% of residents born outside Australia and 61.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 57.1% of residents in the suburb of Roselands. There is also a significant concentration of Islamic adherents, who represent 24.3% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Roselands are Other at 23.0% of the population (higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Lebanese at 13.6% (higher than the regional average of 2.6%), and Greek at 13.0% (higher than the regional average of 1.9%).
Other ethnic groups show distinct representation levels, with Macedonian making up 1.2% of the suburb of Roselands (compared to 0.4% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.0% (compared to 1.8%), and Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Roselands is 38. 27.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in the suburb of Roselands is comparable to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and matches the Australian average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Roselands has a larger share of residents aged 55 - 64 (11.9%) but a smaller proportion aged 35 - 44 (12.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.9% to 14.1% of the total population, while the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 13.3% to 12.0%. By 2041, the age structure in the suburb of Roselands is projected to shift, led by a 40% increase in the 75 to 84 group (adding 315 people to grow from 798 to 1,114).
This aging trend is notable, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 57% of the total projected growth, while demographic declines are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Roselands
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 | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 306 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,356 at the 2021 Census → 13,082 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 (SAL13423). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.