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The median house price in South Wentworthville is $1.48m, with units at $628k. House values have moved 6.4% a year compounded over five years.
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South Wentworthville has an estimated 7,239 residents, up from 6,913 at the 2021 Census — a change of 326 people, or 4.7%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. That puts 3,999 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 evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region and new locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of South Wentworthville has a population estimated to be near 7,239 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 326 people (4.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,913 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 7,231, projected by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP data from the ABS (June 2025) along with an extra 53 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This size of population translates to a density ratio of 3,999 persons per square kilometer, positioning it in the highest 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch, showing that local land is an exceptionally sought-after commodity. Throughout the previous decade, the suburb of South Wentworthville has displayed sturdy expansion trends with a 1.5% compound annual growth rate, exceeding Greater Sydney. Population expansion in the area was chiefly fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 64.0% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where SA2 regions lack this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates for different age cohorts derived from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a population rise slightly under the median of statistical regions nationwide is projected, with the suburb of South Wentworthville anticipated to grow by 801 persons to 2041 using aggregated SA2-level forecasts, showing an overall rise of 10.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
265 new dwellings have been approved in South Wentworthville over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, broadly in line with 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's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area records, South Wentworthville has averaged approximately 53 newly approved homes annually, amounting to an estimated 265 homes during the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 37 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.2 new residents per year for each dwelling built throughout the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand appear closely aligned, encouraging stable market conditions, while new dwellings are built at an average cost of $453,000—slightly above regional averages—indicating a focus on quality in local development.
Recent residential additions comprise 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% townhouses or apartments. Concentrating on denser housing formats provides more affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the area's current housing stock (which stands at 57.0% houses), highlighting a shrinking pool of buildable land and mirroring evolving lifestyles alongside a requirement for more varied, lower-priced housing choices. The area features roughly 258 people for each home approval, pointing to a low-density market. Looking forward, South Wentworthville is projected to add 793 inhabitants up to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). At the current pace of construction, new residential supply is poised to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion that exceeds current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around South Wentworthville
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 109 current infrastructure and development projects close to South Wentworthville, worth an estimated $83.8 billion. 25 are already under construction and 54 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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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as much as modifications to regional infrastructure, key development projects, and town planning initiatives. In all, 7 developments have been highlighted by AreaSearch as having a likely effect on the local area. Principal developments include the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, 65-71 Jersey Road, South Wentworthville, the Wenty Leagues Entertainment Hub Transformation, and the Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, with the subsequent details outlining those of greatest significance.
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Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead
The $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) is a 10-storey facility at the Westmead Health Precinct, set to become the largest mental health hub in NSW. It will replace aging facilities at the Cumberland Hospital West Campus and features a link bridge to Westmead Hospital. The complex will provide 265 beds for acute, sub-acute, and non-acute care across all age groups, including specialist services for eating disorders and intensive care. Main construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in early 2025, with the first major concrete pour in November 2025.The project utilizes biophilic design and Aboriginal storytelling in its architecture and is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Northside West Clinic Extension Stage 2
State Significant Development (SSD-17899480) for a four-storey extension to the Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville (formerly Northside West). The project delivers 95 additional inpatient beds, nine consulting suites, and specialized mental health units including an Adolescent Eating Disorder Unit. Works include internal alterations to the Stage 1 building, new car parking, and integrated landscaping to support enhanced patient recovery and wellbeing.
Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment
Major NSW Government redevelopment program across the Westmead Health Precinct. The Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 has completed main works for the new 14-storey Wattle Paediatric Services Building, forecourt and car parking. Current precinct works include the $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex on Redbank Road, with construction underway, link bridge works progressing in 2026 and completion targeted for 2027. The precinct program also includes pathology, palliative care and specialist health infrastructure supporting Western Sydney.
Merrylands West Public School Upgrade
Major upgrade, the largest since 1955, including two new multi-storey buildings with 45 new permanent classrooms, new administration, library, canteen, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and hall refurbishment/extension. It increases the school's permanent capacity from 255 to 1,000 students. Final landscaping due for completion by late 2026.
West Grove
West Grove is a 100 million AUD mixed-use gateway development located directly opposite Westmead Train Station. The 14-storey precinct serves as an urban oasis within the Westmead Health and Innovation District, featuring a 108-room Vibe Hotel, a full-line Woolworths Metro, and four floors dedicated to A-grade healthcare and medical consulting suites. Additional amenities include a tavern, specialty retail, and a landscaped courtyard activated with restaurants and cafes.
Sydney Metro West - Western Tunnelling Package
The Sydney Metro West Western Tunnelling Package is part of the 24km Sydney Metro West underground railway doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The AUD $2.16 billion contract awarded to the Gamuda Australia and Laing O'Rourke Consortium covers nine kilometres of twin metro rail tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead, excavation of two new metro stations at Parramatta and Westmead, a stabling and maintenance facility at Clyde, and a precast segment manufacturing facility at Eastern Creek producing over 60,000 tunnel lining segments.TBM Betty completed the western tunnel drive, breaking through at Westmead Station in September 2025. Excavation works reached completion in December 2025, with remaining station civil and fitout works progressing ahead of the broader Sydney Metro West line opening.
4-6 Sherwood Road Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 7-storey mixed-use development comprising ground floor commercial spaces, 55 residential apartments, rooftop communal open space, and two levels of basement parking.
Wentworthville Town Centre Revitalisation
Council-led revitalisation of Wentworthville Town Centre supported by finalised planning controls, a public domain plan and site-specific redevelopment proposals. The framework supports about 1800 additional dwellings, a shopping centre, a 4000 sqm full-line supermarket and new public domain plazas. The public domain plan was exhibited in 2023 and Council resolved in August 2024 to progress first-stage Station Street public domain upgrade works between The Kingsway and Perry Street and to review current planning controls. The former Wentworthville Mall redevelopment at 42-44 Dunmore Street is a key private catalyst, planned for 23 storeys, 523 apartments, retail, supermarket and commercial space.
3,525 residents of South Wentworthville are employed, from a labour force of 3,817. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 65.3%. 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 5,880, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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South Wentworthville has a highly educated labor force, showing a robust presence of professional services, an unemployment rate of 7.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.2% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,525 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.5% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, pointing to potential for improvement, and labor force participation is slightly below average (65.3% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates a high 39.7% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns must be factored in.
Resident employment is centered within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The locality exhibits a particularly high specialization in construction, with an employment proportion that is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented, accounting for only 8.0% of the workforce in South Wentworthville compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This largely residential sector appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month timeframe saw jobs grow by 3.2% while the labor force expanded by 2.8%, bringing about a fall in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, with a tiny decrease. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in South Wentworthville. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-level forecasts to the local employment structure in South Wentworthville suggests employment in the area should rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Wentworthville is $1,793 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $726 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,212 a year against an average of $67,166. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, South Wentworthville had a median taxpayer income of $55,212 with the average income recorded at $67,166. This is roughly on par with national averages and compares to figures of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections suggest levels of roughly $60,910 (median) and $74,098 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household income sits at the 52nd percentile ($1,793 weekly), while individual income is at the 33rd percentile.
Income distribution shows that 33.9% of the population (2,454 people) are situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is close to the wider region where this segment makes up 30.9%. Pressures around housing affordability are heavy, with just 79.6% of income remaining, placing the area at the 47th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls into the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Wentworthville had 2,142 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 7% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,260 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. 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 South Wentworthville, measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 56.7% houses and 43.3% other home types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other home types across the Sydney metro area. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in South Wentworthville was behind the Sydney metro rate, standing at 24.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (35.7%) or renting (39.9%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was lower than the Sydney metro average at $2,260, whereas the median weekly rent was logged at $450, compared to $2,427 and $470 for Sydney metro.
Nationwide, home loan payments in South Wentworthville are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Wentworthville counted 2,142 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 76.2%, consisting of 42.9% couples with children, 18.6% couples without children, and 13.5% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 23.8%, with single-person households at 20.5% and share houses making up 3.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.7% of adults in South Wentworthville hold a university qualification, including 21.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 17.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic credentials in South Wentworthville sit below regional averages, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification compared to 39.1% in the SA4 region. This disparity indicates scope for academic growth and training. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical skills are well represented, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary certificates – advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (17.5%). School and university enrollment is notably high, with 34.2% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This comprises 11.9% enrolled in primary schools, 8.1% in high schools, and 6.6% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Wentworthville reaches 68 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 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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Public transport data shows 68 transit stops currently active inside South Wentworthville, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 25 separate routes, which together provide 2,001 weekly passenger journeys. Transport connection levels are classified as superb, with residents generally living 128 meters from the closest transit stop. Because this is a residential neighborhood, most workers commute out of the area - private vehicles remain the primary choice at 82%, with 8% traveling by train and 6% by bus. The average number of vehicles is 1.3 per household.
A high proportion of residents, 39.7%, work from home (2021 Census; potentially linked to COVID-19 rules). Transit service frequency averages 285 journeys daily across all active routes, which translates to roughly 29 weekly trips at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.7% of residents in South Wentworthville report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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 demonstrate positive trends for South Wentworthville residents, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national averages, while the occurrence of common medical conditions is quite low in the broader community though higher than the national average among older, vulnerable groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the total population (~3,872 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues in the area were recorded as arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 5.5% of residents, respectively, while 76.7% of the population reported no medical conditions whatsoever compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age are particularly healthy with low levels of chronic disease. The suburb features 13.5% of its population aged 65 and older (977 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 15.5%. Health status among older residents presents some issues, ranking lower nationally than the younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.5% of South Wentworthville residents were born overseas and 60.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (17.6%) and Australian (12.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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South Wentworthville ranks among the most ethnically diverse locations in the nation, with 48.5% of the local population born overseas and 60.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in South Wentworthville, representing 54.3% of the population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is seen in Hinduism, which is practiced by 12.9% of residents, far higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding parental birthplace (ancestry), the three largest cohorts in South Wentworthville are Other at 25.0% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Lebanese at 17.6% of the population, which is substantially above the regional average of 2.6%, and Australian at 12.6% of the population, which is visibly lower than the regional average of 17.8%.
Furthermore, there are clear differences in the proportions of other backgrounds: Indian is notably overrepresented at 8.9% of South Wentworthville (versus 3.6% regionally), Maltese at 2.3% (versus 1.0%) and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Wentworthville is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 30.7% 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 35 years in South Wentworthville is slightly below Greater Sydney's median of 37 and is also younger than the national average of 38 years. The cohort aged 0 - 4 shows a strong presence at 7.3% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 7.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 12.5% to 13.8% of the population. In contrast, the 35 to 44 age cohort has dropped from 17.0% to 15.0% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 13.6% to 12.2%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to major shifts in South Wentworthville. The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow steadily, rising by 218 people (27%) from 825 to 1,044. Notably, the combined age cohorts aged 65+ will make up 54% of all population growth, demonstrating the area's aging trend. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts will decrease in number.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Wentworthville
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 | Nov 2025 9 months ago all 2 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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 — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,913 at the 2021 Census → 7,239 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 (SAL13615). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.