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The median house price in Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) is $1.75m, with units at $700k. 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS updates and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) has an estimated population of 3,612 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a modest gain of 12 people (0.3%) from the 3,600 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 3,612 calculated following the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 12 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The suburb's density stands at 1,337 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than typical nationwide figures examined by AreaSearch.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for approximately 70.0% of recent population additions. Demographic forecasting relies on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models anchored to 2022 baseline figures, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series based in 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates from these combined series are incorporated across all locations. Looking forward, the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) is projected to experience population expansion slightly beneath the national median, increasing by 305 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which represents an overall rise of 8.4% across the 16 years.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Silverwater averages approximately 1 approved new home each year, with 6 homes permitted across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), including 1 registered in FY-25 to date. Because the population contracted during the preceding term, residential additions have comfortably met local requirements to sustain an equilibrium in market supply and buyer selection, alongside an average construction cost of $487,000 for newly developed dwellings. Furthermore, non-residential building permits totaling $71,000 have been logged during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area.
Compared with Greater Sydney, building activity in Silverwater remains notably subdued. While this restricted construction volume generally supports values and appetite for established stock, local building permits have shown recent acceleration. Activity levels also sit below nationwide averages, pointing to market maturity alongside potential structural constraints on land development. Fresh building approvals are evenly split between 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density stock creates accessible entry points suitable for investors, downsizers, and first-time purchasers. Approved construction features a greater share of standalone houses than the existing built environment (31.0% at Census), highlighting persistent appetite for family-sized housing despite medium-density shifts. A ratio of roughly 1444 people per dwelling approval characterizes Silverwater as a well-established property market. Projections indicate that Silverwater will add 305 residents through to 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should existing development rates persist, newly added residential stock could trail population expansion, potentially heightening purchaser competition and underpinning capital 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 $4.05 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.6 billion. 36 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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Major infrastructure deliveries and strategic urban programs serve as principal catalysts for local performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 active projects poised to influence the immediate area, highlighted by works such as Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2, Club Ryde Ex Mixed Use Development, 287-295 Victoria Road Development, and Newington Reserve Upgrade, alongside other key regional developments.
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Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is a 10 km extension connecting Stage 1 and the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point. Split into two phases, Stage 2a covers 4.5 km of dual track with nine stops from Camellia to Wentworth Point, while enabling works by John Holland include a 320 metre bridge across the Parramatta River. Main works procurement for Stage 2a commenced in early 2026 ahead of major construction.
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.
The Hub @ Silverwater
A proposed mixed-use development spanning an entire urban block, including 16,000sq m of neighbourhood shops, food and beverage outlets, specialist retail, office and business tenancies, a childcare centre, and a two-level pub, with 423 car parking spaces.
1,404 residents of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,459. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 45.6%. 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 6,871, 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 maintains a highly credentialed talent pool characterized by strong representation across professional industries, an unemployment rate of merely 3.8%, and annual employment growth estimated at 3.5% through AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,404, while local unemployment sits 0.4% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney; however, the local participation rate of 45.6% trails the Greater Sydney figure of 68.9%. Census records show 36.7% of local workers operated from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers primarily on health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The local labor market demonstrates specialized capability in other services, where employment concentration is 1.6 times the broader metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 8.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. With 2.2 workers for every resident at the Census, the precinct acts as a major regional employment node that accommodates more jobs than resident workers and draws commuter inflows from adjacent districts. According to AreaSearch evaluations combining SALM and ABS information collected from wider statistical regions, the period ending March 2026 saw employment rise by 3.5% while the labour force grew by 2.9%, which led to a 0.5 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, resulting in only a slight reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment outlooks published for Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Silverwater. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific expectations are applied to Silverwater’s current employment composition, local employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.6% over ten years. This calculation relies on a basic weighting method for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Silverwater registered a median income of $48,116 and an average income of $57,386. These earnings sit beneath national norms as well as the corresponding Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $53,082 (median) and $63,308 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census measures, household, family, and individual incomes align around the 58th percentile across Australia. Looking at income tiers, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 39.1% of local earners (1,412 individuals), compared to 30.9% across the wider region.
Accommodation costs absorb 21.7% of total earnings, leaving resident disposable income positioned at the 50th percentile nationally.
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 local housing stock at the latest Census was composed of 30.6% houses and 69.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Silverwater reached 13.5%, tracking below metropolitan levels, while mortgaged residences accounted for 36.5% and tenanted homes represented 50.0%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,167, noticeably beneath the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and weekly median rent was $450 against $470 across Sydney metro. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the national figure 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 constitute the primary household structure at 72.4%, comprising 37.0% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.6%, consisting of lone person households at 23.1% and group households at 4.3%. The typical household size is 2.7 people, matching the Greater Sydney average.
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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Higher education qualifications in Silverwater exceed broader averages, as 45.7% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This favorable educational profile positions the locality well for participation in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 30.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical accreditations are also widely held, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials spanning advanced diplomas (15.6%) and certificates (18.9%). Formal learning engagement is exceptionally robust, with 57.3% of the population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 19.3% attending primary school, 11.2% engaged in higher education, and 11.0% enrolled in secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) reaches 35 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transport connectivity in Silverwater includes 35 active transport stops providing local bus links. Across 3 individual routes, the local network delivers 490 weekly passenger trips. Commuter accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 177 meters to the closest stop. Given its residential character, outward travel dominates local journeys, with private vehicles accounting for 81% of trips, trains carrying 6%, and pedestrian travel representing 6%. Households maintain an average vehicle ownership of 1.3 per dwelling, while 36.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census amidst COVID-19 settings.
Public transit operations across all routes provide an average frequency of 70 trips per day, translating to roughly 14 weekly trips per individual stop.
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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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Health indicators across Silverwater reflect positive outcomes in AreaSearch reviews of chronic conditions and mortality rates, showing minimal prevalence of common ailments across both older and younger age brackets. Private health insurance participation stands at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,794 people), trailing both the Greater Sydney benchmark of 59.9% and the nationwide level of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent health concerns in the suburb, diagnosed among 5.6 and 4.0% of the population respectively, whereas 80.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 7.0% of the community (252 people), compared with 15.5% across Greater Sydney. Health metrics among this older demographic are notably favorable, ranking higher nationally than the local community overall.
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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Silverwater demonstrates marked cultural pluralism, with 42.3% of residents born abroad and 66.0% conversing in a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most widespread religious affiliation, accounting for 46.4% of the population. The most prominent demographic concentration occurs among adherents of Islam, who represent 22.0% of local residents, substantially above the 6.8% recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage and ancestry, the largest demographic cohorts in Silverwater include Other at 20.1%, Korean ancestry at 17.7% (notably above the metropolitan figure of 1.1%), and Chinese ancestry at 11.1%.
Other notable ancestral representations above broader regional rates include Lebanese background at 6.6% (compared to 2.6% regionally), Samoan background at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian heritage at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
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. 36.1% 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 age profile of the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) is weighted heavily toward childless young adults. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 show that 46.5% of the local population falls into the 25 - 44 age cohort, compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while senior residents aged 65+ comprise 7.0% locally versus 15.5% across Greater Sydney. The estimated median age reached 36 as at August 2026, rising from 35 at the 2021 Census, and sitting 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. Young to middle aged adults contracted from 49.6% at the Census to an estimated 46.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, mature adults aged 45 - 64 will drive the bulk of local growth by adding 425 residents (51%) to reach 1,267. In terms of percentage growth, senior and retiree age groups will expand fastest, surging 84% to 464 residents, while youth and younger adult cohorts are projected to decline.
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 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 | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (SAL13562). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.