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The median house price in Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) is $1.75m, with units at $710k. House values have moved 0.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) has an estimated 3,612 residents. That puts 1,338 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW)'s population is estimated at around 3,612 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 12 people (0.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,600 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,612, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,337 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 301 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 8.3% in total over the 16 years.
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According to investigations by AreaSearch regarding ABS figures for building approvals allocated from wider statistical areas, residential building approvals in Silverwater average around two homes annually, totaling approximately 14 residences over the preceding five financial periods (from FY-21 to FY-25) and a single approval during FY-26 so far. Amidst recent population declines, residential supply has kept pace with demand to ensure a balanced property marketplace offering positive options for purchasers, with newly approved homes carrying an average building cost of $556,000, indicating that development projects are aimed at the upper-end sector with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $71,000 have been logged for the current financial year, which highlights that construction is overwhelmingly residential in nature. Compared against the wider Greater Sydney region, building volumes in Silverwater are exceptionally low, registering 92.0% under the per-capita regional average. Although building speed has picked up lately, this scarcity of new builds typically drives up demand and values for existing stock. This construction rate also falls short of the national benchmark, reflecting a mature locality and suggesting potential regulatory constraints. Furthermore, all new home approvals consist of apartments or townhouses. This emphasis on higher-density developments offers more budget-friendly purchase options and caters to buyers looking to downsize, investors, and those entering the market for the first time. This represents a distinct shift from the established housing stock, which currently stands at 31.0% houses, indicating a lack of raw development land alongside shifting resident preferences and affordability factors. The neighborhood records approximately 516 people for each residential approval, which points to a fully developed community. Long-term forecasts indicate Silverwater will add 301 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Should construction continue at its current pace, the volume of new dwellings may lag behind population expansion, which could heighten buyer competition and support more robust price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW), worth an estimated $4.5 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $63.4 billion. 37 are already under construction and 42 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 changes, and community developments are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence this locality. Primary works include Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2, Club Ryde Ex Mixed Use Development, 287-295 Victoria Road Development, and the Newington Reserve Upgrade, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is a 10 km extension that will connect Stage 1 and the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point. In January 2026 the NSW Government split the project into two phases. Stage 2a covers 4.5 km of dual track with nine stops from Camellia to Wentworth Point, including a new public and active transport bridge between Camellia and Rydalmere, an expanded stabling and maintenance facility and additional light rail vehicles.Stage 2b, from Wentworth Point to the Carter Street precinct via Sydney Olympic Park, is subject to future government funding. Enabling Works are under construction by John Holland, including a 320 metre bridge across the Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park, the first major Parramatta River crossing in nearly 40 years. Main works procurement for Stage 2a commenced in early 2026 with major construction set to begin in early 2027. The project will deliver 14 stops in total, 9.5 km of integrated active transport paths, and connect with Sydney Metro West and heavy rail at Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park.
Club Ryde Ex Mixed Use Development
State Significant Development featuring 600 new dwellings with mixed retail, commercial and community facilities on the former Club Ryde site. Includes heritage conservation elements and modern design integration.
Hill Road Upgrade
A major road upgrade delivered by Transport for NSW to improve connectivity between Sydney Olympic Park, Lidcombe and the Carter Street Precinct. The project upgrades Hill Road between Parramatta Road and Bombay Street to the south and Old Hill Link to the north, spanning the City of Parramatta and Cumberland local government areas. Key features include upgrading the Hill Road intersection with Parramatta Road, widening the M4 Motorway eastbound exit ramp onto Hill Road and signalising its intersection, protecting the existing Hill Road/M4 overbridge piers, widening Hill Road between Carter Street and John Ian Wing Parade, adding a new fourth approach at the John Ian Wing Parade intersection via Stockyard Boulevard, widening John Ian Wing Parade on the western approach from the bridge over Haslams Creek, and upgrading the Birnie Avenue intersection with Parramatta Road to allow B-double turning movements.New and improved shared user paths for pedestrians and cyclists are being built on both sides of Hill Road. The upgrade will improve road capacity to meet future traffic growth, support housing delivery in the Carter Street Precinct, improve access to Sydney Olympic Park during major events, and enhance connectivity to Wentworth Point, Newington and Lidcombe. Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure was awarded the delivery contract in January 2025, with investigation works starting 28 January 2025 and main construction commencing 24 March 2025. As at July 2026 construction is well advanced, with works progressing across Parramatta Road, Carter Street, Birnie Avenue and the M4 eastbound off-ramp under day and night shifts in a live traffic environment. Recent activity includes extended night closures of the M4 eastbound off-ramp for pavement and kerb work through August 2026, and an extension of the temporary pedestrian detour on Birnie Avenue to 20 September 2026. An addendum Review of Environmental Factors covering tree clearing was published in October 2025. The project is funded through the $140 million Housing Acceleration Fund administered by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, and is expected to take a minimum of two years to complete.
287-295 Victoria Road Development
6-storey mixed use development featuring 65 residential units on a 2,087sqm former Caltex site. Development approved with modern mixed-use zoning to capitalize on the Victoria Road corridor transformation.
Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse
Central is a pioneering 2-level, 5-Star Green Star warehouse facility spanning up to 40,000sqm. Designed by Hale Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management, it features 10 individual tenancies from 3,000sqm. Located alongside the M4 Motorway, it includes dual-level flexible warehousing spaces, ground to first floor height of 11.5m, B-Double access, dedicated EV charging, and extensive hardstand areas. Practical completion is expected in Q2 2026.
Silverwater Connect
A new industrial and warehouse development offering a variety of warehouse and storage options with modern design workspaces comprising offices and warehouses. The project is aimed at small and medium businesses.
The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
Rivea Rydalmere
Boutique waterfront apartment development by Crown Group offering 126 residences with rooftop terrace, pool and direct Parramatta River frontage. Crown Group entered provisional liquidation in August 2023 and BDO was appointed to manage an orderly asset sale process; all creditors were repaid in full and the development portfolio was stabilised. The project is understood to be continuing under successor ownership, though no active project website is currently available.
1,412 residents of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,467. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 46.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,867, about 190% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Silverwater boasts a well-educated labor pool where professional services are strongly represented, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.7% and an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area information. By March 2026, 1,412 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 4.1% minus 0.4%, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation in the area remains notably lower at 46.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data indicates that 36.7% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
The primary employment fields for residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. The community displays a notable concentration in other services, where the employment proportion is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 8.3% compared to the regional figure of 11.5%. Registering 2.2 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, supporting a larger number of jobs than working residents and drawing commuting workers from nearby neighborhoods. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using data from the SALM and ABS, which were combined from larger statistical regions, shows that during the year to March 2026, employment rose by 3.7 percent and the labour force grew by 3.1 percent, leading to an unemployment decline of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9 percent, labour force growth of 1.9 percent, and only a slight drop in unemployment. For additional context regarding future demand in Silverwater, forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide useful insight. These projections span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate potential growth trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6 percent over five years and by 13.7 percent over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-based forecasts are applied to Silverwater's current employment composition, the area is projected to see employment rise by 6.6 percent over five years and by 13.6 percent over ten years. It should be noted that this calculation uses simple weighting for illustration and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) is $1,875 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $857 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,116 a year against an average of $57,386. 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 tax data from the ATO at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in Silverwater recorded a median annual income of $48,116 and an average of $57,386. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current local figures are estimated at approximately $53,082 for the median and $63,308 for the average as of March 2026. Based on findings from the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household incomes in Silverwater place at the 58th percentile on a national scale.
Looking at the distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 39.1% of the local population, or 1,412 people, which compares to 30.9% for the broader region. Housing costs absorb 21.7% of local incomes, but strong overall earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 50th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) had 789 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 31% detached houses and 48% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Silverwater, recorded at the latest Census, consisted of 30.6% standalone houses and 69.4% alternative dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and other formats, compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Silverwater was lower than the Sydney metro level, standing at 13.5%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (36.5%) or occupied by tenants (50.0%). The median mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,167 per month, which is below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median rent was $450 per week compared to the Sydney metro median of $470.
On a national basis, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) counted 789 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 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 households at 72.4%, consisting of 37.0% couples raising children, 24.0% couples without children, and 10.4% single parents. The remaining 27.6% consists of non-family households, with single-person households making up 23.1% and group shared homes representing 4.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 people matches the average across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.7% of adults in Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) hold a university qualification, including 30.3% with a bachelor degree and 12.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 18.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Qualifications in Silverwater are highly elevated compared to broader averages, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 12.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational and trade education is also highly represented, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 15.6% and certificates at 18.9%. A significant portion of the community is engaged in learning, with 57.3% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This group includes 19.3% in primary schooling, 11.2% in higher education, and 11.0% attending high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) reaches 34 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 610 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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Analysis of transit options shows 34 active bus stops situated within the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW). These locations are serviced by 3 routes, which record 605 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 177 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 81%, followed by 6% using trains and 6% walking. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.3 per household.
Working from home is common, with 36.7% of residents doing so, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era travel restrictions. Bus services run at an average frequency of 86 trips per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 17 weekly services at each stop location.
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80.9% of residents in Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) report no long-term health condition. 1.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Analysis of health data indicates positive outcomes in Silverwater, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, which reveal a low incidence of common health issues among both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively modest at about 50% of the population, or roughly 1,794 people. This compares to a coverage rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the suburb were asthma and mental health challenges, affecting 5.6% and 4.0% of the population, respectively, while 80.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb has 7.0% of its population aged 65 and older, which represents 252 people, compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Senior residents record especially strong health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.3% of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) residents were born overseas and 66.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Korean (17.7%) and Chinese (11.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb exhibits high cultural diversity, with 42.3% of residents born outside Australia and 66.0% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.4% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which is practiced by 22.0% of residents, representing a significantly higher share than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the largest group is categorized as Other at 20.1%, followed by Korean ancestry at 17.7%, which is substantially higher than the metropolitan average of 1.1%, and Chinese at 11.1%.
Other notable variations from regional averages include Lebanese ancestry at 6.6% compared to 2.6% regionally, Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% compared to 0.3%, and Samoan ancestry at 1.1% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) is 36, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 36.5% 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 in the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) has a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 at 24.5%, but fewer residents in the 65 - 74 bracket at 3.2%. The concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. The local population has aged slightly since the 2021 Census, with the median age rising from 35 to 36 years.
Significant shifts include the 55 to 64 age group growing from 7.2% to 9.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort increasing from 1.5% to 2.9%, while the 35 to 44 cohort fell from 24.5% to 21.9%. Projections for 2041 point to shifts in the age structure of the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW). The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to increase by 388 people (78%) from 494 to 883, whereas the population of children in the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age ranges is projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 11 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,600 at the 2021 Census → 3,612 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 (SAL13562). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.