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The median house price in Smithfield (NSW) is $1.32m, with units at $962k. House values have moved 8.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Smithfield (NSW) has an estimated 14,216 residents, up from 13,160 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,056 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 120 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. That puts 1,596 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 assessment of ABS population datasets for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of Smithfield (NSW) is estimated to be approximately 14,216 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,056 people (8.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,160 people. This variation is derived from a resident population of 14,176 estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025), combined with 120 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 1,595 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 8.0% expansion in Smithfield (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 7.1%, positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth. Population increases in this area were largely fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 77.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age-group growth rates derived from these data pools are also projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these demographic transitions, growth in the lower quartile of statistical regions evaluated by AreaSearch is expected, with the area projected to add 492 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall rise of 3.2% across the 16 years.
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442 new dwellings have been approved in Smithfield (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 88 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 96 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 146, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical geographic data, Smithfield (NSW) has averaged approximately 88 residential property approvals annually, totaling an estimated 442 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 134 during FY-26 so far. An average of 2 people per year relocated to the locality for each constructed dwelling during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating that demand and supply are balanced and support a stable market, with new builds carrying an average estimated construction cost of $337,000.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $115.5 million have been logged during this financial year, pointing to robust local commercial activity. Recent construction activity consists of 56.0% detached houses and 44.0% townhouses or apartments, representing a growing selection of medium-density choices that offer options across diverse price ranges, from classic family homes to more budget-friendly compact dwellings. This shifts away from historical housing compositions (where houses make up 78.0%), reflecting a decrease in available buildable land, changing lifestyle trends, and housing affordability concerns. With roughly 129 people per approval, Smithfield (NSW) displays the traits of an expanding area. Looking forward, Smithfield (NSW) is projected to increase its residency by 452 people by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimation). With current construction paces, the incoming housing stock should easily accommodate demand, offering favorable circumstances for buyers and potentially assisting growth beyond baseline demographic projections.
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Development applications around Smithfield (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Smithfield (NSW), worth an estimated $1.21 billion. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.3 billion. 16 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent significant drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 key projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include the ALS Sydney Smithfield Refurbishment, Lifestyle Connection Woodpark - Stage 3, Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements, and the Woolworths Warehouse Distribution Centre Wetherill Park, with further details on the most relevant works provided below.
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Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements
Transport for NSW is delivering a program of strategic cycleway corridors and local network upgrades across Greater Sydney to make riding safer and more convenient. Over 85 corridors spanning more than 850 kilometres have been identified across the Eastern Harbour, Central River and Western Parkland Cities. Individual projects are at various stages from early investigation to active construction. The Sydney Harbour Bridge northern cycleway ramp - a $38.9 million step-free 170m ramp replacing 55 stairs at Milsons Point - opened in January 2026.Other active works include the King Street Cycleway in the CBD and the Wilson Street Cycleway in Newtown. The Get NSW Active grants program provides $60 million per year to councils for local active transport links. The broader program targets delivery of over 100 km of new connected strategic cycleways by 2028.
Lifestyle Connection Woodpark - Stage 3
Stage 3 of the Lifestyle Connection Woodpark precinct covers the southern portion of a 6.7 hectare former industrial site at the corner of Woodpark Road and the Cumberland Highway. The stage delivers a large format retail and lifestyle centre with bulky goods premises, a child care centre, food and drink outlets, a medical centre, warehouse space and associated car parking, complementing the Stages 1 and 2 development on the northern part of the site. Planning controls allow up to 10,500 square metres of shop and business premises and 7,000 square metres of office floor space, with building heights up to 29 metres.Preliminary site works including demolition, bulk earthworks, drainage, retaining walls and external road works approved by Transport for NSW commenced in early 2025 under DA CC2025/0083. The wider centre is expected to provide around 1,250 car parking spaces and approximately 500 ongoing jobs once fully operational.
ALS Sydney Smithfield Refurbishment
Refurbishment and expansion of the ALS Environmental laboratory and office facilities to consolidate Environmental and National Bottle Prep operations, increase laboratory capacity, modernise the existing facility and support future operational growth. A modification application was lodged in 2025 to revise laboratory layouts, dangerous goods storage, services and associated site works while construction continues.
45 Chifley Street Smithfield Residential Development
Residential development on 1.95 hectare site. Previously sold for $3.5 million in 2019 for vacant land. Strategic location within Smithfield industrial precinct with potential for medium-density housing or mixed-use development subject to zoning approvals. Proposed residential development featuring townhouses and apartments, contributing to urban renewal and housing diversity in the Smithfield area with modern amenities and sustainable design features.
Fairfield Heights Town Centre Public Domain Upgrades
Council-led public domain upgrades to Fairfield Heights Town Centre focused on The Boulevarde between Polding Street and Beemera Street. Works build on earlier streetscape stages and are guided by the Fairfield Heights Urban Design Study, the Town Centre Development Control Plan and the 2020 Public Domain Plan to improve the look and function of the local main street. Upgrades include new paving and kerbs, street trees, furniture, safer pedestrian crossings, decorative elements and small-scale open space and amenity improvements to support local businesses and shoppers.The project aims to strengthen Fairfield Heights as a walkable neighbourhood retail centre and community meeting place.
The Vale - Fairfield Heights (Stage 3)
Stage 3 of The Vale forms part of Deicorp's master planned residential community at Fairfield Heights. Construction is progressing as part of the multi-stage development that will ultimately deliver approximately 620 apartments and townhouses together with neighbourhood retail and public domain improvements. Completion remains targeted around 2028.
Brenan Park Smithfield Upgrade
Fairfield City Council is delivering a major upgrade of Brenan Park to create a district destination park featuring a large all-abilities playground, climbing tower, flying fox, water play, nature play, in-ground trampolines, outdoor fitness, picnic facilities, landscaping, improved accessibility and supporting recreation infrastructure. Detailed design was completed during 2025-2026, with construction scheduled to commence in January 2027 following planning and design completion.
Fairfield Heights Residential Infill - 120-130 Stella Street
Medium density infill project in Fairfield Heights delivering 48 townhouses and apartments at 120-130 Stella Street. The development replaces existing detached housing and has been approved by Fairfield City Council, providing a mix of two and three bedroom dwellings, internal driveways, on site parking and landscaped communal open space within walking distance of the Fairfield Heights local centre and public transport.
5,604 residents of Smithfield (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,066. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 52.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,647, about 124% 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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Smithfield (NSW) possesses a balanced labor force consisting of white and blue collar jobs, with a notable concentration in manufacturing and industrial fields, an unemployment rate of 7.6%, and estimated employment expansion of 7.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 5,604 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 3.5% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, pointing to potential improvement, and workforce participation remains low (52.1% relative to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show a substantial 28.4% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in manufacturing, with an employment share that is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.9% of the local workforce, compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census points to a solid level of local job availability. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the year ending March 2026 saw employment rise by 7.5% and the labor force expand by 6.5%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labor force expansion of 1.9%, and a minimal drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide additional context on prospective future demand in Smithfield (NSW). These five and ten-year projections are mapped against the local industry profile to estimate employment trajectories. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary considerably across sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce composition suggests employment in Smithfield (NSW) will rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Smithfield (NSW) is $1,300 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $479 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,364 a year against an average of $57,010. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of Smithfield (NSW) are below the national average, with a median of $44,364 and an average of $57,010. This is lower than Greater Sydney, where the median income is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Applying a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate figures of roughly $48,942 (median) and $62,893 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household income is positioned at the 20th percentile ($1,300 weekly), and individual income rests at the 2nd percentile.
The statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 28.2% of the local population (4,008 individuals), which matches trends in the wider metropolitan area where 30.9% are in this bracket. Housing affordability constraints are notable, with only 75.9% of income left after housing costs, ranking in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Smithfield (NSW) had 4,034 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 10% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 30.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 38.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Smithfield (NSW), recorded during the last Census, consisted of 77.5% houses and 22.5% other dwelling categories (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in Smithfield (NSW) matched the Sydney metro average of 28.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (27.1%) or rented (44.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $400 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Smithfield (NSW) are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Smithfield (NSW) counted 4,034 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,358 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 75.1%, consisting of couples with children (39.8%), couples without children (16.7%), and single parent households (16.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.9%, with single-person households representing 22.9% and group houses making up 2.0%. The median household size of 3.1 residents is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.1% of adults in Smithfield (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 18.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,432 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 950 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 in the area is low, with tertiary qualification rates (15.1%) falling well short of the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational and technical skills are well represented, with 27.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (18.4%). Participation in study is relatively high, with 32.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This is composed of 10.3% in primary schooling, 9.6% in high school, and 4.7% in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Smithfield (NSW) reaches 135 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 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 public transport infrastructure indicates 135 active transit stops operate within Smithfield (NSW), consisting of bus services. These stops support 39 distinct routes that run a combined 2,721 weekly services. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 133 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 90%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per home. A significant 28.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time.
Service frequency averages 388 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 20 weekly trips for each individual stop. The corresponding map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Smithfield (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 11.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Evaluations of mortality rates and chronic illness indicators by AreaSearch suggest that Smithfield (NSW) faces notable health concerns, with common conditions present in both younger and older populations, and private health insurance coverage is low at about 50% of the population (~7,039 people). This is below the Greater Sydney coverage rate of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent medical issues in the locality, affecting 8.0 and 6.6% of the population, respectively, while 72.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for residents under 65 are better than average. The population includes 19.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,701 people), higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national rankings for this cohort generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.1% of Smithfield (NSW) residents were born overseas and 66.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (11.3%) and English (8.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Smithfield (NSW) ranks among the most multicultural localities nationally, with 55.1% of residents born outside Australia and 66.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 68.6% of residents. The most notable religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 8.5% of the local population compared to 4.1% in Greater Sydney. Parental country of birth statistics show the main ancestries in Smithfield (NSW) are Other at 38.9% (significantly above the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 11.3% (lower than the regional average of 17.8%), and English at 8.9% (below the regional average of 19.0%).
There are also notable differences in the prevalence of other ancestries: Spanish is represented at 1.2% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Vietnamese at 8.2% (compared to 1.8% regionally), and Lebanese at 4.0% (compared to 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Smithfield (NSW) is 38. 26.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in Smithfield (NSW) is comparable to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Smithfield (NSW) has a higher share of residents aged 75 - 84 (6.9%) but a lower share of those aged 25 - 34 (12.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 13.3% to 14.6% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 12.4% to 13.6%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 13.3% to 12.1% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 11.9% to 10.8%.
Significant age structure shifts are expected by 2041, led by the 85+ cohort which is projected to grow by 108% (446 people) to reach 859 from 412. The demographic aging is pronounced, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 96% of the expected population growth, whereas declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Smithfield (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 | Jul 2026 last month all 8 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 Jul 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 — 120 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,160 at the 2021 Census → 14,216 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 (SAL13575). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.