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The median house price in St Marys (NSW) is $1.23m, with units at $733k. House values have moved 7.9% a year compounded over five years.
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St Marys (NSW) has an estimated 14,963 residents, up from 13,256 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,707 people, or 12.9%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 415 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 1,536 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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Drawing upon ABS demographic releases across the broader district together with post-Census address validations by AreaSearch, the suburb of St Marys (NSW) has an estimated Aug 2026 population of approximately 14,963. This represents an addition of 1,707 people (12.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 13,256 people. This growth is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 14,862 established from the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, supplemented by 415 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 1,536 persons per square kilometer, population density sits above the nationwide average benchmarked by AreaSearch.
The 12.9% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outstripped the SA3 area (5.4%) as well as the surrounding SA4 region, establishing the locality as a regional growth outperformer. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.0% of net demographic increases over recent cycles. Demographic modeling incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections with a 2022 baseline, using the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases (2021 base year) where coverage requires. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are projected across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of St Marys (NSW) is slated to achieve above-median expansion relative to national statistical zones, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 3,194 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 20.7% gain across the 16 years.
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636 new dwellings have been approved in St Marys (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 127 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 117 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 93, well below 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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Examining ABS residential approval figures across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch calculates that St Marys generated an average of roughly 127 residential approvals annually, yielding an aggregate of 636 homes across the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 93 building consents have been issued. Across the past 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), the market recorded an average annual inflow of 2.4 new residents per completed dwelling, demonstrating solid underlying housing demand; meanwhile, expected construction costs average $355,000 per dwelling, sitting below regional benchmarks to deliver relatively attainable residential options.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $59.6 million during this financial year, underscoring significant non-residential development momentum. Per capita residential construction in St Marys surpasses Greater Sydney by 77.0%, expanding inventory for prospective purchasers despite a recent moderation in building volume. Recent building approvals break down into 32.0% detached houses and 68.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density formats provides accessible price points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. Marking a clear transition from the established neighbourhood fabric (presently 51.0% freestanding houses), this trend underscores diminishing greenfield capacity alongside changing demographic requirements for versatile, lower-cost housing. With approximately 168 people per dwelling approval, the local property sector continues to demonstrate ongoing expansion. Long-term forecasts indicate that St Marys will add 3,093 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current residential development trajectories suggest incoming supply will comfortably absorb projected demand, creating favourable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population growth ahead of existing projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Marys (NSW), worth an estimated $41.8 billion. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $76.2 billion. 18 are already under construction and 22 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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Strategic infrastructure investments and urban planning initiatives represent fundamental catalysts for local socioeconomic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 32 key projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent developments include the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development, the St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration, the Luddenham Metro Station and Sydney Science Park, and the M12 Motorway, with key initiatives itemised below.
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Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development
An 11,200-hectare economic and urban transformation precinct on the doorstep of the new Western Sydney International Airport, supported by over $28 billion in combined government investment and rapidly climbing private sector commitments. Anchor developments include Bradfield City Centre, the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility, the toll-free M12 Motorway, and major transport, water, and public open space infrastructure projects targeting over 100,000 long-term jobs.
St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration
A major transport interchange project integrating the existing T1 Western Line with the new Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. Key features include a new underground metro station, a 55-metre-long pedestrian concourse and footbridge via Harris and Hobart Streets, a northern pedestrian plaza, and a multi-storey commuter car park with over 250 additional spaces. The 23-kilometre metro line will connect St Marys to the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield City Centre, with the metro expected to open in mid-to-late 2027 following delays from the original late 2026 target.A free interim bus service between St Marys and the airport was announced by the NSW Government in January 2026 to bridge the gap. The project is a key commitment under the Western Sydney City Deal and a vital gateway for the Western Parkland City.
Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport
A 23-kilometre driverless metro railway connecting St Marys to the new Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield City Centre via twin tunnels and elevated viaducts. The line features six new stations and is being delivered by the Parklife Metro consortium, with driverless Siemens Inspiro trains. Construction is well advanced with track laying and station fit-outs underway ahead of a targeted mid-to-late 2027 opening.
St Marys Central Park
St Marys Central Park is a new civic park forming the green heart of the St Marys Town Centre renewal. Construction commenced in July 2026 following contractor appointment and early remediation works. The project includes a fenced childrens playspace with water play, entertainment space, event lawn, gardens, water features, pathways, seating, toilets and improved pedestrian connections between Queen Street, Coachmans Park and surrounding retail precincts.
St Marys Town Centre Master Plan
A 20-year strategic framework for the renewal of St Marys Town Centre, formally endorsed by Penrith City Council on 3 March 2025. New planning controls came into effect on 6 February 2026 via the State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (St Marys Town Centre) 2026 and amendments to the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010, followed by amendments to Chapter E15 of the Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 on 11 February 2026. The Master Plan facilitates around 9,307 new dwellings and 8,360 new jobs by 2041, with the population projected to grow from 3,500 to 25,500.It leverages the new Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport station and includes the multi-million-dollar St Marys Central Park (amalgamating Coachmans and Kokoda Parks), a new civic precinct with library and community hub, upgraded active transport links, public domain improvements, stormwater works and a 24-hour commercial core. A Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan with a 4 percent levy will fund over 235 million dollars of supporting local infrastructure.
Luddenham Metro Station and Sydney Science Park
Luddenham Metro Station is a key elevated station on the 23-kilometre Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. As of May 2026, construction is in an advanced stage with fa‡ade works, station precinct landscaping, and installation of lighting and mechanical systems underway. The station serves as the primary transport link for the adjacent Sydney Science Park, a 280-hectare $2 billion mixed-use innovation hub by Celestino. The Science Park is designed as a premier destination for research and development in food, energy, and health, integrating thousands of future homes with commercial and educational facilities.
9-25 Queen Street Mixed Use Development
Proposed 10-storey mixed-use development including demolition of existing structures, 4 levels of basement parking, 3 levels of commercial floor space totaling approximately 3,034sqm, and 42 residential apartments (mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms). The development application DA24/0185 was refused by Penrith Local Planning Panel in May 2025 due to non-compliance with planning controls and strategic intentions for the St Marys Town Centre. Currently under appeal in the NSW Land and Environment Court with ongoing court proceedings.
Mulgoa Road Upgrade Stage 2
The NSW and Australian governments are delivering the Mulgoa Road Upgrade Stage 2 between Glenmore Parkway and Jeanette Street. The project widens the corridor to improve capacity, safety and travel reliability, replaces the Glenmore Parkway roundabout with traffic signals, upgrades intersections, provides bus priority and improves pedestrian and cycling links with shared paths. Major construction is underway and completion is expected in late 2028.
6,788 residents of St Marys (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 7,450. Unemployment sits at 8.9%, with participation at 62.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 Marys maintains an established industrial and manufacturing labour pool, alongside a local unemployment rate of 8.9% derived from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,788, while joblessness sits 4.8% above the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, indicating clear capacity for improvement. Labour force engagement also trails metropolitan norms, registering 62.7% versus 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records show 24.2% of workers worked from home, a metric partly influenced by prevailing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.
Transport, postal & warehousing exhibits marked local concentration, capturing a workforce share 2.1 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.0% of local employment, compared to 11.5% regionally. A ratio of 0.6 local jobs per resident at the Census points to above-average on-the-ground employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that during the year to March 2026, the labour force in St Marys contracted by 3.2% and employment dropped by 2.8%, which resulted in the unemployment rate decreasing by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% alongside labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment declining only slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand within St Marys. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to St Marys's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in St Marys (NSW) is $1,437 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $754 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,753 a year against an average of $59,271. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show St Marys incomes trailing the national baseline, recording a median of $54,753 and an average of $59,271, compared with Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase registered since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $60,404 for the median and $65,388 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual income metrics placed modestly between the 31st and 39th percentiles. In terms of distribution, the largest cohort encompasses 35.4% of residents (5,296 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader metropolitan profile where 30.9% fall into this bracket.
Elevated housing costs constrain discretionary income, leaving only 78.1% of earnings intact and placing the area at the 23rd percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Marys (NSW) had 4,771 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 19% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,847 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the St Marys residential profile consists of 51.3% separate houses and 48.7% medium-to-high density or alternative housing types (including semi-detached dwellings and apartments), contrasting with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright home ownership stands at 18.4%, lagging the wider metropolitan level, while 27.4% of properties carry a mortgage and 54.2% are tenanted. Typical housing costs remain comparatively affordable: median monthly mortgage payments stand at $1,847 (below Sydney metro's $2,427 and the national average of $1,863), while median weekly rent is $365 (versus $470 across Sydney metro and $375 nationally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Marys (NSW) counted 4,771 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,385 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 31% 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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Families represent 64.9% of all local domestic units, consisting of couples with children (27.6%), couples without children (17.8%), and single parent households (17.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.1%, driven by single-person residences at 31.2% alongside group households at 4.1%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 persons, marginally below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.7% of adults in St Marys (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 14.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,856 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 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 qualification levels in the locality reflect clear developmental opportunities, with higher education attainment standing at 20.7% compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the primary higher education credential at 14.2%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). In contrast, vocational and technical qualifications show substantial representation, with 35.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 25.1% holding certificates and 10.1% holding advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 32.7% of residents attending an educational institution. This learning cohort comprises 12.1% enrolled in primary education, 7.8% attending secondary school, and 4.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in St Marys (NSW) reaches 116 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 6,500 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 1.0 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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The public transit network in St Marys incorporates 116 operational stops encompassing train and bus services, connected by 43 separate transit routes that deliver a collective 6,456 weekly passenger trips. Commuter accessibility is very strong, with the typical residence located 162 meters from the nearest boarding point. Serving primarily as a commuter suburb, outward travel is led by private vehicles at 82%, alongside 10% utilizing rail. Private vehicle availability averages 1.0 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard, while 24.2% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census (reflecting prevailing pandemic circumstances).
Transit route frequency averages 922 daily trips across the local network, translating to roughly 55 departures weekly at each individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the geographic centrepoint.
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68.8% of residents in St Marys (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across St Marys regarding mortality and long-term health conditions across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained, covering approximately 50% of the population (~7,542 people), falling behind the Greater Sydney figure of 59.9% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most widely reported medical diagnoses locally, affecting 8.4 and 8.3% of the community respectively, while 68.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Chronic ailment rates among working-age individuals tracking above average levels. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 12.5% of the population (1,870 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with senior healthcare measures displaying typical challenges that align broadly with wider domestic baselines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.9% of St Marys (NSW) residents were born overseas and 34.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.8%) and English (18.5%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across St Marys, where 36.9% of residents were born overseas and 34.2% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, comprising 58.7% of the populace. Notably, Hinduism exhibits above-average representation, accounting for 5.8% of the local demographic relative to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Evaluating ancestral background through parental country of birth, the primary identified ancestries across St Marys are Australian (19.8%), Other (19.3%), and English (18.5%). Several specific cultural groups demonstrate higher-than-average local concentration, led by Filipino ancestry at 5.2% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Samoan at 2.6% (versus 0.5%), and Maori at 1.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Marys (NSW) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 30.3% 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 structures in the suburb of St Marys (NSW) closely mirror metropolitan trends, with the largest variation across any broad age cohort reaching 3.0 percentage points against Greater Sydney. The median age stands at an estimated 34, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 3 years younger than the metropolitan median of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age bracket has expanded from 31.8% to an estimated 33.2% of the population. Long-term forecasts through 2041 indicate the largest absolute addition will occur within the 45 - 64 age group, increasing by 894 residents (28%) to 4,111, while the fastest proportional expansion will emerge among seniors aged 65+, expanding 48% to 2,763.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Marys (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 415 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,256 at the 2021 Census → 14,963 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 (SAL13658). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.