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The median house price in Rossmore (NSW) is $4.00m. House values have moved 1.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Rossmore (NSW) has an estimated 2,889 residents, up from 2,241 at the 2021 Census — a change of 648 people, or 28.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 177 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 Rossmore (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 2,889 residents, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS updates and 1 post-Census validated new address. This represents an expansion of 648 people, or 28.9%, compared to the 2,241 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. Such demographic movement is deduced from an estimated resident count of 2,221 following the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 1 newly confirmed address. With a population density sitting at 176 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and substantial capacity for future expansion.
Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the broader state benchmark of 7.3%, the suburb of Rossmore (NSW) established itself as a regional growth frontrunner with its 28.9% post-2021 Census increase. Net interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 83.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increase also provided positive contributions. In developing forward-looking estimates, AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures using a 2021 baseline where necessary. These combined age-specific trajectories are similarly utilized across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Over this 16-year timeframe, the suburb of Rossmore (NSW) is projected to experience extraordinary expansion that ranks within the upper 10 percent nationwide, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an increase of 2,654 persons by 2041, representing an overall rise of 68.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
21 new dwellings have been approved in Rossmore (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies, residential authorizations in Rossmore have averaged roughly 4 homes annually, culminating in approximately 21 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 20 building approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area has accommodated an average of 2.3 additional occupants per approved dwelling each year, underscoring resilient demand that underpins local property values. The average anticipated construction cost for these new residences is $499,000. Additionally, $154,000 in commercial approvals has been registered in the current financial year, pointing to subdued non-residential development.
Per capita building activity in Rossmore is notably subdued when compared to the broader metropolitan benchmark, sitting 79.0% below the Greater Sydney average. While construction momentum has picked up over recent periods, this constrained flow of new additions tends to reinforce values and demand for existing properties. Furthermore, recent residential approvals have consisted exclusively of separate houses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density profile and traditional appeal to families looking for spacious properties. There are currently around 123 people per dwelling approval, signaling a growing residential sector. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Rossmore is set to welcome an additional 1,986 residents by 2041. If residential construction continues at its existing pace, the delivery of new dwellings could fall short of demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rossmore (NSW)
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rossmore (NSW), worth an estimated $9.43 billion. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $82.7 billion. 57 are already under construction and 58 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 capital projects, strategic planning, and infrastructure upgrades are pivotal factors shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 21 major initiatives positioned to influence the district, with primary works including the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, Barings Luddenham Industrial Park, South West Rail Link Extension, and Gurner Avenue Estate.
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Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan
A major joint Australian and NSW Government road program supporting Western Sydney growth and access to Western Sydney International Airport. The program includes the M12 Motorway, The Northern Road upgrade, Bringelly Road upgrade and Werrington Arterial Road. The M12 Motorway opened to traffic on 14 March 2026, with the remaining M7-M12 interchange and integration works expected to open in mid-2026.
South West Rail Link Extension
Corridor-protected future heavy rail extension of the South West Rail Link from Leppington Station to the Western Sydney International Airport Precinct (Aerotropolis/Bradfield). The corridor was confirmed by the NSW Government in June 2020 and land within the alignment has been rezoned SP2 Infrastructure. The project is distinct from the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line (St Marys to Bradfield), which is currently under construction. A business case for the SWRLE extension has been in progress, but no construction funding commitment has been announced.Three proposed intermediate stations at Rossmore, South Creek, and Bringelly Road have been advocated by industry groups.
Austral Plaza
An open-air neighbourhood shopping centre of 7,200 sqm GLA anchored by a full-line 3,800 sqm Woolworths supermarket with six-bay Direct-to-Boot service and a BWS liquor store. The centre includes over 20 specialty tenancies (food, services, health and lifestyle), 1,500 sqm of commercial and medical space including a medical centre, radiologist, dentist and pharmacy, plus rooftop office suites suited to allied health. Confirmed food and beverage operators include XS Espresso, Gong Cha, Good Feeling Thai, and Dapper & Boss.Supported by 319 on-grade car spaces, four EV charging stations, and over 820 rooftop solar panels offsetting approximately 19% of the centre's energy needs. The centre is 96% leased ahead of its September 2026 opening, located 14km from the Western Sydney International Airport in one of Sydney's fastest-growing corridors.
Bloomfield Austral
Bloomfield is a 91-lot residential land subdivision across 10 acres in Austral, south-west Sydney. Developed by Castle Group, the estate offers family-sized lots from 309 to 502 square metres with land and house-and-land packages available. Stage 1 lots reached registration in Q2 2025 with Stage 2 registration on track for June 2026. Over 70% of lots are already sold. The estate provides easy access to the M5 and M7 motorways, Leppington Station, future Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit, and is positioned near future retail and open recreation space.Land is priced from $740,000 to $900,000.
Leppington Station Car Park and Kiss and Ride Upgrade
Transport for NSW delivered a multi-storey commuter car park at Leppington Station with over 1,000 new parking spaces, opening in November 2022. The 4-storey structure features rooftop solar panels (1,300 panels), EV charging stations, a rainwater capture system, and Aboriginal artwork on the facade co-designed with local Indigenous artists. As a second stage, the Kiss and Ride zone north of the station was upgraded with approximately 25 dedicated drop-off spaces, a new slip lane, relocated pedestrian crossing, improved fencing, lighting, signage, and road markings.The Kiss and Ride upgrade was completed in July 2025. Both stages were delivered under the NSW Government Safe Accessible Transport program.
Rossmore Land Release
A significant land release in Rossmore offering opportunities for custom home building, duplexes, and investment properties. The development aims to transform Rossmore into a desirable investment hotspot with strong capital growth, supported by surrounding major infrastructure projects.
Austral Village
Redevelopment of the existing Austral Shopping Centre into a modern single-storey neighbourhood retail destination. The project features a 3,500 sqm full-line Coles supermarket, a Coles Liquorland, and approximately 2,150 sqm of specialty retail space across 17 tenancies, including medical and fitness suites. The development includes 301 at-grade car parking spaces and a 2,000 sqm pad site reserved for future community facilities to be acquired by Liverpool City Council.
Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)
The Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) is a state-of-the-art innovation hub at Bradfield City Centre, designed to de-risk and accelerate advanced manufacturing in Australia. Stage 1 is operational in the First Building, offering capabilities in additive manufacturing and precision engineering, while Stage 2 is commencing construction in 2026 to introduce specialized semiconductor packaging and cleanroom facilities.
637 residents of Rossmore (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 656. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 37.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Rossmore features an evenly distributed employment profile across white-collar and blue-collar occupations, highlighted by substantial representation in the construction sector and a low jobless rate of 2.9%, according to AreaSearch's aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 637, with unemployment tracking 1.2% lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%. However, the local labour force participation rate of 37.1% trails well behind the 68.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Census findings also indicated that 36.4% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome that should be viewed in the context of pandemic lockdown conditions.
The primary industries employing local residents are construction, retail trade, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The locality demonstrates an exceptional concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where its employment proportion exceeds the regional baseline by 24.2 times. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 6.8% of the local workforce, compared to 14.1% across the wider region. Comparing the resident population against the Census count of local workers indicates that the predominantly residential neighborhood provides few jobs within its own boundaries. AreaSearch's compilation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 22.3% and total employment fell by 22.8%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% gain in employment, a 1.9% rise in its labour force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. Over five- and ten-year horizons, national jobs are forecast to grow by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though trajectory rates vary widely by sector. When these broader industry projections are mapped onto Rossmore's occupational distribution, local employment is modeled to rise by 5.7% over five years and 11.8% over ten years (noting this is a weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rossmore (NSW) is $1,827 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $611 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,741 a year against an average of $53,091. 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 AreaSearch's analysis of ATO records for financial year 2023, personal earnings in Rossmore trail the national benchmark. Median taxable income sits at $42,741 while the average is $53,091, falling short of Greater Sydney's corresponding figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median and average earnings at approximately $47,152 and $58,570. Census data places individual weekly earnings at the 13th percentile ($611 weekly), whereas household earnings fare better at the 54th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 28.2% of residents (814 individuals), closely mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 30.9%. Residents preserve 86.7% of their earnings after meeting housing expenses, indicating solid discretionary capacity, and the community sits in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rossmore (NSW) had 609 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, Rossmore's housing stock consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwellings (such as apartments, semi-detached properties, or other housing formats), differing markedly from the metropolitan profile of 55.9% standalone houses and 44.1% other dwelling types. Full home ownership was exceptionally high at 49.6%, far exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark, while 17.5% of homes were being purchased with a mortgage and 32.9% were tenanted. The typical monthly mortgage payment stood at $1,950, which was below the regional median of $2,427, while weekly rent averaged $500, above the metropolitan level of $470.
On a national scale, Rossmore's mortgage commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and typical rents sit well above the $375 national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rossmore (NSW) counted 609 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 785 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 81.9% of all local households, with couples with children accounting for 44.4%, couples without children representing 24.3%, and single parent families comprising 12.8%. Non-family living arrangements constitute the remaining 18.1%, consisting of 14.4% single-person households and 2.8% group residences. The median household size of 3.4 persons exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.8% of adults in Rossmore (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 8.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 25.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 784 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 943 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 attainment represents a notable development area for the locality, with only 11.8% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the 38.0% recorded across Greater Sydney. Among university credentials, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 8.5%, with postgraduate qualifications accounting for 2.1% and graduate diplomas representing 1.2%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical qualifications are well represented, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 25.2% with certificates and 9.4% possessing advanced diplomas. A substantial 29.8% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort comprises 10.3% attending secondary institutions, 9.7% enrolled in primary education, and 4.8% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rossmore (NSW) reaches 32 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 560 services a week. The typical home sits about 500 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.4 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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Rossmore is serviced by 32 operational public transport stops catering to bus travel. These points of access are connected across 24 separate routes, delivering 564 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is moderately rated, with commuters typically living 497 meters from their closest transit stop. Reflecting its suburban residential structure, outward commuting is standard; private motor vehicles are used by 89% of commuters, while 8% travel on foot. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 2.4 per dwelling, surpassing the regional norm. Additionally, 36.4% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services run at an average rate of 80 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 17 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.0% of residents in Rossmore (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 across Rossmore remain positive based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and long-term health conditions, with both older and younger demographics experiencing low rates of common medical issues. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is notably modest, encompassing approximately 48% of the community (~1,386 people). This compares against 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national proportion of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent long-term conditions locally, affecting 7.8 and 6.3% of the community respectively, while 71.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 track ahead of broader averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the population (482 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 15.5%, and this older cohort achieves particularly favorable national health standings relative to the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.9% of Rossmore (NSW) residents were born overseas and 42.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.8%) and English (13.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rossmore displays notable cultural diversity, with 30.9% of residents born abroad and 42.9% utilizing a non-English language in their domestic environment. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, representing 61.1% of the local population. Islam is also substantially represented, accounting for 14.1% of community members compared to the Greater Sydney proportion of 6.8%. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Rossmore are Australian at 16.8%, English at 13.8% (trailing the 19.0% regional figure), and Italian at 12.9% (well above the metropolitan average of 3.4%). Notable concentrations also appear across several other backgrounds, including Lebanese at 11.3% (against 2.6% regionally), Maltese at 6.5% (against 1.0%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rossmore (NSW) is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.0% 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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Rossmore presents a demographic balance defined by a prominent youth cohort alongside mature middle-aged parents. As of updated August 2026 estimates, 37.3% of the community consists of children and young adults (0 - 24), compared to 30.4% regionally, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 comprise 22.1%, below the Greater Sydney share of 31.4%. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 39 as at August 2026, down from 40 at the 2021 Census and 2 years higher than the 37 recorded across Greater Sydney at the same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census is the rise in the 0 - 24 age bracket, which expanded from 33.5% to an estimated 37.3%.
Concurrently, the 25 to 34 age band contracted from 10.2% to an estimated 8.2% while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 10.7% to 13.9%, highlighting an ageing resident base with limited inbound replacement by younger households. Projections to 2041 point to the largest growth occurring among mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64), who are expected to increase by 804 residents (116%) to reach 1,494.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rossmore (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 5 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,241 at the 2021 Census → 2,889 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 (SAL13434). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.