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The median house price in St Johns Park is $1.47m, with units at $826k. House values have moved 8.0% a year compounded over five years.
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St Johns Park has an estimated 6,329 residents, up from 6,302 at the 2021 Census. That puts 3,197 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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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, combined with new residential addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that the suburb of St Johns Park has an estimated population of 6,329 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 27 individuals (0.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,302 people. This shift is calculated from the estimated resident population of 6,329, which AreaSearch determined by analyzing the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside 11 newly validated residential addresses added since the Census date.
Such a population size results in a density of 3,196 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of St Johns Park in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census growth of 0.4% in the suburb of St Johns Park is within 1.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (2.0%), indicating competitive demographic growth. The population gains in the area were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration during the most recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes population projections for individual SA2 regions published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where an SA2 area is omitted from that dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are applied instead. Age-specific growth rates derived from these sources are also used for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of St Johns Park will experience growth in the lowest national quartile, with projections showing a total increase of 3 individuals up to 2041, which translates to a total expansion of 0.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
110 new dwellings have been approved in St Johns Park over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, 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 analysis of ABS residential building approvals compiled from localized statistical data, St Johns Park averages approximately 22 new dwelling approvals annually, amounting to roughly 110 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 16 approvals have been registered. Because local population levels have decreased, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, supporting a balanced market with diverse choices for buyers, while newly built properties average a construction value of $244,000, which is below the regional benchmark and points to more budget-friendly building options.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $6.6 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the dominant residential character of the locality. In comparison to Greater Sydney, new housing approvals per capita in St Johns Park run at roughly three-quarters of the regional rate, placing it in the 45th percentile of all localities assessed across Australia, which translates to fewer options for buyers and helps sustain demand for existing housing stock. This volume is also below the national norm, reflecting the established state of the local area and suggesting the presence of planning restrictions. Recent residential building permits consist of 95.0% separate houses and 5.0% semi-detached or attached options, maintaining the suburban profile with a strong focus on single-family homes that draw buyers seeking space. The ratio of roughly 372 people for every home approval indicates a mature housing market. Long-term forecasts indicate that St Johns Park will add 3 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing is anticipated to easily satisfy future demand, creating advantageous conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting population growth that surpasses current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St Johns Park
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside St Johns Park, worth an estimated $112 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.32 billion. 12 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by local planning policies, major developments, and infrastructure changes. AreaSearch has identified 7 distinct projects expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Villawood Town Centre Renewal, the Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), the 239 Canley Vale Road Development, and the Canvas at Bonnyrigg, with details provided below for those most relevant to local stakeholders.
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Kinara Place
Kinara Place is a 112 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal project in Villawood, delivered by Traders In Purple in partnership with Homes NSW. The 1.5-hectare development will provide up to 400 new homes, including 55 social dwellings and key worker housing. The precinct includes over 3000sqm of public open space and nearly 5000sqm of retail, commercial, and community space, featuring a new supermarket, medical centre, and childcare facilities.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas)
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct. This masterplanned community, branded as Canvas, is transforming the former social housing estate into a mixed-tenure precinct with 210 private land lots and 65 social housing units managed by SGCH. The project includes the new Junior Play Park, extensions to Bishop Crescent, and enhanced road connectivity to the Bonnyrigg town hub. Current progress includes civil works and the final release of land lots to the private market.
Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13)
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct. The project involves the delivery of approximately 600 new homes in a mixed-tenure model, including 185 social housing units. Infrastructure works include a new link road between Bonnyrigg Avenue and Tarlington Parade, a 9,000sqm junior play park, and super lots for future mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six storeys) and townhouses. Construction of the link road and site preparation commenced in early 2026.
Mount Pritchard Public Preschool
New public preschool being delivered at Mount Pritchard Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 New Public Preschools program. The facility will provide 2 preschool rooms, administration, staff facilities, storage and a purpose-built outdoor play area for up to 40 children per day. Construction is underway following site remediation, with groundworks and building works progressing. Completion remains targeted for Day 1, Term 1, 2027, subject to final approvals.
Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment
The $630 million upgrade includes a new multi-storey clinical services building featuring an expanded Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Imaging, and new operating theatres. Early works involving the expansion of ground-level car parking commenced in March 2026, with a new five-storey car park also planned to support increased campus capacity.
Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre
The Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility. It features a large exhibition and performance hall with seating for 3,000, multipurpose sports courts for basketball, futsal, volleyball, and gymnastics, a spacious foyer, function rooms, an open-air courtyard, and a covered forecourt. Approved in April 2026, it will host major trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, and indoor sports.
The Canleys Special Entertainment Precincts
Two Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs) along Canley Vale Road in Canley Heights and Canley Vale, officially launched as 'The Canleys' on 28 November 2025 as Western Sydney's first SEPs. Operating under a 12-month trial phase, the precincts allow businesses to trade until midnight on weekdays and 2am on weekends, with live music and entertainment supported by strict acoustic controls. The initiative is backed by an NSW Government SEP Kickstart Grant of $183,308 and underpinned by the Fairfield LEP 2013 amendment (PP-2025-910), with the gateway determination issued in June 2025 and the planning proposal in finalisation.Business associations Canley Heights Nights and Little Asia Canley Vale coordinate precinct activations.
Canvas at Bonnyrigg
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65 new social housing dwellings. The precinct features a landmark 9,000sqm junior play park with a basketball court, picnic areas, and bike loops. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of subdivision and home construction, with the final land release nearly sold out. The development is a partnership between Traders In Purple and Homes NSW to revitalize the area with new roads and high-quality residential infrastructure.
2,822 residents of St Johns Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,958. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 55.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,190, about 82% 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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St Johns Park maintains a capable labor pool characterized by substantial representation in manufacturing and industrial fields, alongside a 4.6% unemployment rate and an estimated employment growth of 5.7% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,822 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% which sits 0.5% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, and workforce participation remains notably lower at 55.0% versus Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data indicates that 32.7% of residents were working from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Industrial manufacturing shows a particularly high concentration, employing residents at 2.1 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 7.0% of the workforce compared to the metropolitan benchmark of 11.5%. This predominantly residential enclave appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by the disparity between the local working population counted in the Census and the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from local statistical regions, the past 12 months saw job numbers rise by 5.7% while the overall labor force grew by 5.3%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force expand by 1.9%, and unemployment contract by a very small margin. Future local employment demand can be evaluated using national job forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project hiring 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. Weighting these projections to the local workforce composition suggests employment in St Johns Park will rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this simple model does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Johns Park is $1,567 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $485 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,536 a year against an average of $58,313. 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 analysis of individual tax records compiled by the ATO at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of St Johns Park recorded a median income of $45,536 and an average income of $58,313. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to median and average values of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $50,235 and an average income of $64,331 as of March 2026.
According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly incomes are low, ranking in the 2nd percentile at $485, whereas household incomes perform relatively better, ranking in the 39th percentile. Income distribution shows that 29.8% of the local population (representing 1,886 residents) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is very similar to the regional average of 30.9% in this bracket. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.5% of their income for discretionary spending.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Johns Park had 1,786 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,089 a month. Rent absorbs 28.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in St Johns Park consisted of 93.9% separate houses and 6.1% other housing types, such as townhouses, units, or alternative dwellings, compared to the broader Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was particularly high at 51.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (27.1%) or occupied by renters (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,089 was notably lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $450 was also below the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in St Johns Park exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Johns Park counted 1,786 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the vast majority of households at 85.9%, consisting of couples with dependent children at 44.4%, couples without children at 21.6%, and single-parent households at 18.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.1%, with single-person households representing 12.4% and group households making up 1.6% of all homes. The median household occupancy stands at 3.3 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.5% of adults in St Johns Park hold a university qualification, including 15.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 692 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 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 profiles in the locality reveal areas for development, as university qualification rates (18.5%) are much lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted local education initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Vocational training is held by 23.2% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 7.8% and certificate qualifications at 15.4%. Enrollment rates in education are high, with 27.4% of the population presently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 8.9% attending primary schools, 7.5% enrolled in secondary schools, and 5.7% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Johns Park reaches 40 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 40 active transit stops in St Johns Park, which are serviced by bus networks. These locations are connected by 29 unique routes, facilitating a total of 1,687 passenger journeys each week. Local access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 162 meters to the nearest stop. Given the residential profile, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 90%, and trains accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per home, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
A significant 32.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related conditions at that time. Bus services run at an average of 241 daily trips across the transit network, which translates to roughly 42 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.8% of residents in St Johns Park report no long-term health condition. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 medical indicators shows positive outcomes throughout St Johns Park, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, which show low rates of disease in the general population, although rates are higher than the national baseline among older, vulnerable demographics, while private health insurance membership is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population, representing approximately 3,166 individuals. This compares to a coverage rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 7.6% and 7.2% of the population respectively, while 72.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort is healthy, showing a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.8% of the local population (representing 1,632 individuals), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, though this cohort ranks lower on health metrics when compared nationally to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.7% of St Johns Park residents were born overseas and 78.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (19.9%) and Chinese (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Johns Park is among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 59.7% of residents born outside Australia and 78.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 50.6% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is Buddhism, which is practiced by 28.2% of residents, a proportion far exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in St Johns Park are categorized as Other at 24.8% of the population (well above the metropolitan average of 16.0%), Vietnamese at 19.9% (well above the metropolitan average of 1.8%), and Chinese at 19.0% (well above the metropolitan average of 8.4%).
There are also notable differences in other ethnic communities, with Croatian ancestry accounting for 4.8% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Serbian ancestry representing 2.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Spanish ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Johns Park is 43. 25.7% 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 43 years in St Johns Park is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (13.9%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (11.8%) than is typical across Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has expanded from 6.2% to 8.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 12.5% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 13.3% to 11.7%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.0% to 10.9%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in the age profile, with the 85+ cohort projected to rise by 293 individuals (125%), growing from 234 to 528. Combined cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to account for 100% of all future population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the community. In contrast, the cohorts aged 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Johns Park
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 1 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 Jun 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,302 at the 2021 Census → 6,329 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 (SAL13656). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.