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The median house price in Smithfield (NSW) is $1.32m, with units at $942k. House values have moved 8.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Smithfield (NSW) has an estimated 14,213 residents, up from 13,160 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,053 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 111 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. That puts 1,595 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 ABS regional demographic updates alongside 111 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census, the resident population in the suburb of Smithfield (NSW) stands at approximately 14,213 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,053 people (8.0%) compared to the 13,160 people counted in the 2021 Census. The updated total builds upon an estimated resident population of 14,170 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release. Consequently, population density sits at 1,595 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Smithfield (NSW) above the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 8.0% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the state rate of 7.3%, establishing the community as a regional growth frontrunner, with overseas migration serving as the main catalyst by generating roughly 77.0% of recent population gains. Population projections for the suburb of Smithfield (NSW) incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling anchored to 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are integrated across all areas. Demographic modeling indicates the suburb of Smithfield (NSW) sits within the lower quartile of Australian statistical territories, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an addition of 478 persons by 2041—translating to an overall 3.1% gain across the 16 years.
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458 new dwellings have been approved in Smithfield (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 91 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 110 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 149, 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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An evaluation of statistical area ABS building permit records by AreaSearch indicates that Smithfield averages approximately 91 residential approvals annually, totaling roughly 458 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 149 approved to date in FY-25. An influx averaging 1.6 people per year for every home constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to balanced supply and demand dynamics supporting stable market conditions. New residential construction costs average $377,000—below regional figures—fostering more attainable entry points for buyers. Additionally, commercial development remains vibrant, evidenced by $115.5 million in commercial approvals logged during this financial year.
Recent residential construction comprises 57.0% standalone houses alongside 43.0% medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses and apartments, broadening housing accessibility across different budgets from traditional detached residences to compact configurations. This marks a clear shift from the locality's existing built environment (which features 78.0% standalone dwellings), signaling tighter site availability, modern living requirements, and a growing necessity for diverse, cost-effective residential options. With a ratio of approximately 96 people per approval, local building activity demonstrates a developing urban environment. Projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate show Smithfield adding 435 residents by 2041. Under existing building trends, local residential construction appears well placed to satisfy incoming demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially opening pathways for population expansion beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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. 15 are already under construction and 38 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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Strategic planning, public works, and local development programs play a critical role in shaping regional progress. AreaSearch has identified 25 notable initiatives expected to influence the community, prominent among which are the Lifestyle Connection Woodpark - Stage 3, ALS Sydney Smithfield Refurbishment, Woolworths Warehouse Distribution Centre Wetherill Park, and Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements.
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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.
Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment
The $630 million Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment delivers modern acute healthcare facilities to support the expanding community in South Western Sydney. The project delivers a new multi-storey clinical services building housing an expanded Emergency Department, new Intensive Care Unit, modern operating theatres, medical imaging suites, and upgraded inpatient wards. Led by Health Infrastructure NSW with lead architect Architectus, site preparation and construction works are progressing across the Prairiewood campus.
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.
5,599 residents of Smithfield (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,059. 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 17,646, 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 maintains a balanced occupational profile comprising professional and trade-based roles, with considerable industrial and manufacturing footprints. Aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch identifies an unemployment rate of 7.6% alongside a 7.4% yearly gain in jobs. As of March 2026, employed residents count 5,599 individuals, though the local jobless rate exceeds Greater Sydney's 4.1% by 3.5% and overall participation at 52.1% falls well short of Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records also showed 28.4% of working residents operating from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are concentrated primarily in manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
The community demonstrates notable industrial concentration, with its manufacturing workforce share tracking at 2.0 times the broader metropolitan level. Conversely, the professional & technical category engages only 4.9% of workers in the area, lagging Greater Sydney's 11.5%. A workforce ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the Census highlights strong employment opportunities within the immediate boundary. AreaSearch assessment of broader ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment rose 7.4% while the available labour pool expanded 6.4%, reducing local unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% rise in the labour force, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. National employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context regarding Smithfield's future labor requirements. Across Australia, workforce size is projected to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Aligning these industry trajectories with Smithfield's current workforce composition indicates localized job generation of 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (calculated via weighted extrapolation for context, excluding localized population projections).
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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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ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the suburb of Smithfield remain below national benchmarks, reporting a median of $44,364 and an average of $57,010. These levels sit beneath Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023 places updated estimates at roughly $48,942 for median income and $62,893 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions personal earnings at the 2nd percentile and household earnings at the 20th percentile ($1,300 weekly).
The predominant income tier accounts for 28.2% of earners (4,008 residents) making $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the regional proportion of 30.9%. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with disposable income retention at 75.9%, ranking at 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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Census findings show Smithfield's housing landscape dominated by separate houses at 77.5%, while townhouses, apartments, and other residential types represent 22.5%, contrasting with Sydney metro where separate houses constitute 55.9% and other dwellings make up 44.1%. Outright home ownership matches Sydney metro at 28.4%, while mortgaged properties account for 27.1% and rented dwellings represent 44.5%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stand at $2,167, well below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly rent centers on $400 compared to $470 across Sydney metro. When measured against the wider Australian landscape, Smithfield's mortgage costs exceed the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the countrywide rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Smithfield (NSW) counted 4,034 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,357 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 overwhelming majority of domestic arrangements at 75.1%, including couple families with children (39.8%), couples without children (16.7%), and single parent households (16.9%). Non-family setups constitute the remaining 24.9%, consisting of single-occupant homes (22.9%) and shared group homes (2.0%). The median household count of 3.1 people exceeds Greater Sydney's 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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Tertiary attainment presents a key development area locally, with university qualification levels at 15.1% trailing the Greater Sydney rate of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees account for the majority of higher education credentials at 11.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, as 27.8% of individuals aged 15+ hold applied credentials, comprising certificates (18.4%) and advanced diplomas (9.4%). A significant 32.4% of the population is actively engaged in studies, reflecting robust educational engagement. Within this student base, primary schooling accounts for 10.3%, secondary schooling engages 9.6%, and tertiary education involves 4.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Smithfield (NSW) reaches 135 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 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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Transit infrastructure in Smithfield features 135 operational stops served by bus networks across 39 separate routes, delivering 2,423 weekly trips in total. Transit accessibility is exceptional, with typical travel distance to a departure point measuring 133 meters. Commuting is largely directed outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 90%, and household motor vehicle access averaging 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements engaged 28.4% of workers according to 2021 Census findings, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Bus schedules deliver an average of 346 trips daily across the network, translating to roughly 17 weekly trips for each transit stop.
The accompanying diagram illustrates the 100 nearest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
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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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Analysis of chronic illness rates and mortality by AreaSearch highlights notable health pressures within Smithfield, with prevalent conditions distributed among younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively low, covering roughly 50% of residents (~7,038 people), beneath the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the national figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the primary diagnosed chronic ailments, impacting 8.0% and 6.6% of the local population respectively, while 72.4% of residents reported having no medical conditions, slightly below Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Outcomes across the population under 65 are more positive than average benchmarks.
The community includes 2,657 people aged 65 and over, making up 18.7% of the area compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney, with senior health indicators generally tracking nationwide averages.
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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Cultural diversity is exceptionally pronounced in Smithfield, where 55.1% of residents were born abroad and 66.5% converse in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 68.6% of residents. Additionally, Buddhism shows strong local representation, making up 8.5% of the community versus 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, the most prevalent parental origins in Smithfield include Other at 38.9% (well above the regional 16.0%), Australian at 11.3% (below the regional 17.8%), and English at 8.9% (below the regional 19.0%). Clear variations also appear across other specific backgrounds: Vietnamese ancestry accounts for 8.2% locally compared to 1.8% regionally, Lebanese represents 4.0% against 2.6%, and Spanish ancestry registers at 1.2% versus 0.6% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Smithfield (NSW) is 38. 27.1% 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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Age distributions in the suburb of Smithfield (NSW) align closely with Greater Sydney metrics, showing a maximum variance of 7.0 percentage points across age groups. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year above Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that time. The most visible demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ age bracket, increasing from 17.6% to an estimated 18.7% of the population. By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to drive the bulk of local expansion, increasing by 942 residents (35%) to reach 3,600, while cohorts of children, young adults, and early-to-mid career adults are expected to contract.
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 2 months ago 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 111 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,160 at the 2021 Census → 14,213 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 (SAL13575). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.