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The median house price in Schofields is $1.33m, with units at $700k. House values have moved 4.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Schofields has an estimated 20,448 residents, up from 15,213 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,235 people, or 34.4%. Growth has averaged 7.8% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 2,187 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 2,303 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with newly verified addresses recorded after the Census, the suburb of Schofields has reached an estimated 20,448 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 5,235 people (34.4%) compared to the 15,213 counted at the 2021 Census. Such growth builds on an estimated resident population of 19,050 calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 2,187 newly validated addresses post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,302 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality above standard AreaSearch national benchmarks.
Outpacing both New South Wales (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, the suburb of Schofields established itself as an outstanding regional performer with its 34.4% expansion since the 2021 census. Net interstate arrivals generated roughly 73.0% of recent population gains, serving as the main driver while natural increases and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated at the SA2 level, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government projections (released in 2022 using 2021 as a base). From 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are extended across all sectors. Driven by these demographic patterns, the suburb of Schofields is positioned within the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide for projected expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a gain of 10,198 persons by 2041, representing a 41.6% rise across the 16 years.
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4,338 new dwellings have been approved in Schofields over the past five years, an average of 867 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 42 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 594 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 123, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate an average annual volume of roughly 867 residential approvals for the area, totaling an estimated 4,338 approved dwellings across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 123 recorded to date in FY-25. While residential development historically accommodated 2 incoming persons per approved home across the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) to maintain balanced market supply, this ratio surged to 5.1 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating heightened housing demand and tightening supply. Approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $522,000.
Additionally, commercial development remains sound, registering $19.4 million in approvals during the ongoing financial year. Per-capita development activity in the locality exceeds Greater Sydney by 134.0%, significantly outpacing national averages due to strong builder confidence, even as recent volumes have tempered. The residential pipeline is shifting toward higher-density formats, comprising 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses and apartments. This provides lower-cost market entry options suitable for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors, contrasting sharply with the existing housing stock of 84.0% houses as land availability tightens and housing preferences evolve. A ratio of around 156 people per dwelling approval further highlights its active development profile. Demographic projections anticipate the addition of 8,512 new residents up to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If present building rates continue, local residential additions will adequately satisfy anticipated demand, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current baseline projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Schofields, worth an estimated $17.6 billion. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.9 billion. 26 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 economic momentum and community development are closely linked to capital projects and strategic planning frameworks. AreaSearch has pinpointed 41 infrastructure initiatives influencing the surrounding district, highlighted by Schofields Square Stages 2 & 3, Akuna Vista (Nirimba Fields), Tallawong Station Precinct South, and the Landcom Demonstration Precinct, Schofields.
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Tallawong Village (Station Precinct South)
Transit-oriented mixed-use development directly opposite Tallawong Metro Station comprising 987 apartments across 17 buildings of up to 8 storeys, 9,000 sqm of retail and commercial space, and a 3,400 sqm central park. Developed by Deicorp under a Landcom-managed process on behalf of Sydney Metro. Stage 1 (333 apartments) and partial Stage 2 are complete; remaining Stage 2 buildings (N and P) and Stage 3 are under construction with full completion targeted mid-2026.
Landcom Schofields Affordable Housing
Innovative affordable housing project by Landcom located 1.4km from Schofields Railway Station, showcasing diverse housing types including terraces, manor homes, compact housing and apartments. Features sustainable design with 20% more green space and tree cover than typical developments, community gardens, and social infrastructure to support growing families in Schofields. The project provides quality homes for first home buyers and low-to-moderate income families in the growing Schofields area. Civil works completed in 2024 with housing construction commencing 2025.
Schofields Town Centre
Schofields Town Centre is a mixed-use precinct in Sydney's North West Growth Area centred on Schofields Station, intended to support new homes, local businesses, open space and services near rail and bus connections. NSW Planning notes that Blacktown City Council is leading further place-based planning with the Department, and that a comprehensive centre plan is unlikely to be practical because of development approvals already in place. Current delivery is focused on enabling infrastructure, especially the Railway Terrace upgrade between Riverstone Road and Schofields Road, which started in April 2025 and is expected to finish in June 2027, weather permitting.
Marsden Park Precinct
Major masterplanned precinct in Sydney's North West Growth Area delivering up to 10,300 homes, a new town centre, two village centres, 108 hectares of open space, new schools, walking and cycling links, major road upgrades including Richmond Road, and local employment. Planning for the related Marsden Park Strategic Centre continues through Blacktown City Council, with updated 2024 retail, commercial and residential work considering NSW Flood Inquiry outcomes. The adjacent Marsden Park North rezoning was exhibited from 17 November 2025 to 30 January 2026 and is expected to be finalised in 2026, shifting the northern area toward employment land, flood-resilient planning, limited housing and open space.
Landcom Demonstration Precinct, Schofields
A landmark demonstration project by Landcom delivering approximately 140 homes, including terraces, manor homes, and compact housing. The precinct features a significant affordable housing component, including a 63-apartment 100 percent affordable complex developed in partnership with Link Wentworth, which was fast-tracked under the State Significant Development pathway and funded by the HAFF. The project focuses on sustainability, featuring passive design, gas-free electric infrastructure, and increased tree canopy. Construction on the affordable apartments commenced in mid-2026, with completion anticipated by early 2028.
Railway Terrace Schofields High-Density Development
High-density residential development near Schofields railway station, comprising four apartment buildings with 400 dwellings. A transit-oriented project by Boris Pyatt Development to support population growth with access to public transport and local amenities.
Railway Terrace, Schofields
Proposed residential masterplan across a 6.3-hectare site comprising 1,751 apartments across 10 residential flat buildings rising up to 8 storeys. The proposal includes a 33 percent allocation toward affordable and build-to-rent housing secured for at least 15 years, delivered under the NSW State Significant Rezoning Policy. Provincial Investments is spearheading the proposal adjacent to Schofields train station to accelerate housing supply in Western Sydney.
Jasmine - Schofield Gardens by ALAND
Latest stage of ALAND's Schofield Gardens masterplanned community in Schofields. Jasmine comprises 405 apartments across multiple buildings with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom layouts. Features include rooftop/communal gardens, BBQ areas, children's play areas, energy efficient appliances, LED lighting, rooftop solar and Tesla battery integration. Construction is in final stages with move-in targeted for mid to Q3 2025. Site is ~600 m from Schofields Station and close to Schofields Village shopping centre.
9,036 residents of Schofields are employed, from a labour force of 9,220. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 16,822, about 82% 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch show an exceptionally skilled local labor pool with prominent white-collar participation and a jobless rate of just 2.0%. There are 9,036 employed residents as of March 2026, while local unemployment sits 2.1% under Greater Sydney's 4.1% mark, and the participation rate tracks closely with the broader metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Furthermore, 52.7% of employed individuals indicated working from home at the Census, although prevailing Covid-19 health directives at the time should be noted. Key employment sectors among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance.
Local representation in finance & insurance is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.5% of resident jobs, trailing the 8.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Disparities between resident workers and local job counts highlight the predominantly suburban character of the area, offering fewer direct employment positions within its borders. According to AreaSearch analysis of Salm and abs data, which has been aggregated from broader statistical areas, the twelve-month period witnessed a decline in the labour force of 8.4% alongside an 8.6% decrease in employment, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% expansion in both employment and the labour force, accompanied by a slight reduction in unemployment. For additional context on potential future demand within Schofields, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can be consulted. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Schofields's employment mix, local employment is anticipated to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years. It is important to note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Schofields is $2,696 a week (about $140,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,162 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,725 a year against an average of $76,764. 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 taxation data for financial year 2023 indicates elevated personal earnings in the suburb of Schofields relative to nationwide benchmarks, recording a median income of $66,725 and an average of $76,764, which compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in line with the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, baseline figures stand at approximately $73,611 for median income and $84,686 for average income as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual categories, 2021 Census records place local incomes between the 89th and 93rd percentiles nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 38.2% of individuals (7,811 individuals), aligning with regional metropolitan distributions of 30.9%. High-earning households generating over $3,000 per week comprise 43.1% of the total, underpinning purchasing capacity. Despite mortgage and rental commitments claiming 19.7% of receipts, residual disposable earnings remain at the 91st percentile, placing the district in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Schofields had 4,596 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 11% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $540 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape consists of 83.5% separate houses and 16.6% multi-unit or other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Sydney metro breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was relatively low at 8.4%, with mortgaged properties comprising 59.7% and rented properties accounting for 31.9%. Median housing costs are comparatively elevated, with monthly mortgage repayments of $2,600 and weekly rents of $540 surpassing Sydney metro medians of $2,427 and $470. These amounts also substantially exceed the broader Australian median mortgage of $1,863 and weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Schofields counted 4,596 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,178 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 59% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the overwhelming majority of domestic units at 88.1%, with couples with offspring representing 58.7%, couples without offspring at 19.0%, and single-parent households accounting for 9.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 11.9%, split between single-person dwellings at 9.7% and shared group households at 2.4%. With an average of 3.2 people per home, the median household size exceeds Greater Sydney's average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.7% of adults in Schofields hold a university qualification, including 32.1% with a bachelor degree and 17.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,702 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,091 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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Educational attainment levels are exceptionally high, as 51.7% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees, well above the 30.4% national and 32.2% NSW figures. Within higher education qualifications, Bachelor degrees constitute 32.1%, postgraduate awards represent 17.4%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.2%. Vocational training accounts for 23.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (13.5%) and advanced diplomas (9.5%). A substantial 33.7% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. Broken down by level, primary schooling represents 14.0%, secondary schooling accounts for 7.3%, and tertiary study comprises 4.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Schofields reaches 74 stops on 56 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Local public transit infrastructure comprises 74 stops across train and bus networks, accommodating 56 distinct routes that generate 4,730 weekly passenger trips. Route connectivity is strong, with typical residential proximity sitting at 211 meters to the closest transit stop. Because the suburb functions primarily as a dormitory locality, outward commuting is standard; private motor vehicles account for 74% of travel and train journeys comprise 19%. Household vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, while 52.7% of workers engaged in remote work at the 2021 Census under pandemic-era settings. Transit schedules provide an average of 675 trips per day across the network, delivering roughly 63 weekly trips for each designated boarding location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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84.0% of residents in Schofields report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 evaluations conducted by AreaSearch show excellent outcomes, marked by low chronic disease rates and low mortality across all demographics. Private hospital and medical insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~11,706 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported conditions, affecting 5.1 and 4.3% of the community respectively, while 84.0% of residents reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. Older residents aged 65 and over represent 4.7% of the populace (961 people), which is significantly lower than the regional share of 15.5%.
Overall wellness metrics for this senior cohort remain exceptionally positive, tracking consistently with broad national health standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.6% of Schofields residents were born overseas and 57.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (22.9%) and Australian (13.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced, with 53.6% of residents born abroad and 57.9% speaking a language other than English in their residences. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 36.6% of the population. Furthermore, Hinduism shows strong local concentration, accounting for 30.7% of the community compared to only 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental countries of birth, the primary ancestry groups are Other at 23.1% (compared to 16.0% across the region), Indian at 22.9% (far above the regional 3.6%), and Australian at 13.2%. Distinct demographic concentrations are also evident for Filipino ancestry at 5.2% (against 2.0% regionally), Maltese at 1.9% (against 1.0%), and Sri Lankan background at 0.7% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Schofields is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 22.2% 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 local demographic structure is heavily weighted toward working-age adults with young dependents. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 39.0% of the population compared to 30.4% regionally, whereas seniors (65+) make up just 4.7% relative to the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. The estimated median age stands at 32 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 5 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 and below the national median of 38 from that Census. The young-to-middle adult bracket (25 - 44) decreased from 43.5% at the Census to 39.9%, while the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.9% to 8.9% as the 5 to 14 cohort expanded from 17.3% to 20.4%.
Long-term projections to 2041 anticipate the greatest numerical increase among youth and young adults, expanding by 3,783 residents (47%) to 11,758, while the 65+ demographic will see the fastest relative growth, surging 117% to 2,085 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Schofields
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 14 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 Sep 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 — 2,187 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,213 at the 2021 Census → 20,448 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 (SAL13517). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.