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The median house price in Stanmore (NSW) is $2.56m, with units at $1.02m. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Stanmore (NSW) has an estimated 7,845 residents, up from 7,619 at the 2021 Census — a change of 226 people, or 3.0%. That puts 6,430 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 ABS population updates adjusted for the broader district and address audits conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Stanmore (NSW) has an estimated resident count of 7,845 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 226 people (3.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 7,619 individuals. The figure is derived from the resident count of 7,841, calculated by AreaSearch based on the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 32 verified new addresses added since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 6,430 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch, indicating highly contested land resources.
The expansion was largely fueled by arriving overseas migrants, who comprised approximately 80.0% of the overall population growth in the recent timeframe. AreaSearch utilizes the ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the anchor year. For locations lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are employed. Age cohort growth rates from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Stanmore (NSW) is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the national median for statistical zones, adding 429 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 figures, which represents an overall growth of 5.4% over the 16 years.
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Evaluations of ABS building approvals compiled by AreaSearch for local boundaries show that Stanmore averages approximately 3 authorized residential builds per year, resulting in 15 approved properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 2 consents have been registered. Given that the neighborhood has seen a contracting population, the volume of incoming housing has likely matched local demand, providing buyers with options, while new homes carry a mean construction value of $545,000, indicating that builders are focusing on the higher-end market segment with premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $25.2 million have been logged during this financial year, pointing to a steady level of business construction.
Relative to Greater Sydney, local construction volume in Stanmore is extremely low, sitting 90.0% below the metropolitan per capita average. This restricted pipeline of new properties generally helps maintain demand and supports the valuation of existing residences. This output also falls below the national average, indicating a highly mature suburb and suggesting potential regulatory barriers. The incoming residential mix consists of 25.0% separate houses and 75.0% multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward compact housing formats provides entry options for purchasers and draws downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Having 5219 people for every approved dwelling underlines the established nature of Stanmore. Moving forward, Stanmore is projected to gain 425 new inhabitants by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Should construction continue at its current pace, the supply of homes may fall short of population gains, which could intensify buyer rivalry and push property prices upward.
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Development applications around Stanmore (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Stanmore (NSW), worth an estimated $3.3 billion. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71.5 billion. 23 are already under construction and 36 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning reforms, and zoning changes have a significant impact on real estate performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 11 initiatives that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include 29-31 Brighton Street, Petersham, the Stanmore North Precinct - Our Fairer Future Plan, the Stanmore Station Precinct - Low and Mid-Rise Housing Area, and A Fairer Future - Inner West Local Housing Strategy (35,000 New Homes), with details provided below for those of highest relevance.
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The Joinery Annandale
The Joinery Annandale is Landcom’s mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.1-hectare former WestConnex dive site at 160-186 Parramatta Road and 79-95 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale. The precinct is planned for around 577 apartments, including a 21-storey build-to-rent tower of 220 homes for essential workers at discounted rents, plus market and affordable apartments, ground-floor retail and services, a central public plaza and new pedestrian links between Parramatta Road and Pyrmont Bridge Road. In December 2025 the site was rezoned to Mixed Use (MU1) and the State Significant Development Application for the build-to-rent tower (SSD-82714716) was approved on 23 December 2025.Construction of the essential-worker building is targeted to start in 2026, with first move-ins expected around late 2028; remaining lots are intended for sale to private developers for further apartment delivery.
Stanmore North Precinct - Our Fairer Future Plan
Stanmore North forms part of the Stage 2 Housing Investigation Areas under Inner West Council's Our Fairer Future Plan, the council's locally-developed alternative to the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program. The plan was adopted on 30 September 2025 at an Extraordinary Council Meeting and submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in late 2025 for state-led fast-track approval. The November 2025 version of the plan is currently under DPHI review.The Stanmore North precinct is bounded by the railway line to the south, Crystal Street to the west, Parramatta Road and Corunna Lane to the north, and Kingston Road and Cardigan Lane to the east. Key elements include new residential zoning around main streets and transport hubs of between 6 and 11 storeys, a 3 percent mandatory affordable housing contribution on private development in upzoned areas (rising to 20 percent for any private planning proposal seeking additional floor space), redevelopment of five council-owned carparks to deliver around 350 social housing dwellings, and provision for faith-based and church organisations to redevelop their lands for housing where 30 percent of homes are social housing. A proposed compact with the NSW Government would deliver 1,000 new social housing dwellings over 10 years across the LGA. The Plan also includes the Building Our Community infrastructure fund, with up to 520 million dollars in development contributions to be collected over 15 years to fund new open spaces, active transport links, libraries and community facilities. Heritage Conservation Areas including HCA 6 Annandale Farm, HCA 7 Kingston West and HCA 8 Cardigan Street remain protected. Across the entire LGA the plan targets between 20,000 and 30,000 new homes by 2041.
Stanmore Station Precinct - Low and Mid-Rise Housing Area
A State-led housing renewal initiative under Stage 2 of the NSW Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, which commenced on 28 February 2025. Stanmore station is one of 171 nominated stations and town centres across Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Illawarra-Shoalhaven and Hunter regions where new non-discretionary planning controls now apply to residential zones within 800 metres walking distance. The reforms permit dual occupancies, terraces, townhouses, multi-dwelling housing, residential flat buildings, and shop top housing where previously restricted.In low and mid-rise housing inner areas (0-400m), residential flat buildings of up to 6 storeys with a 2.2:1 floor space ratio are permitted in R3 and R4 zones. In outer areas (400-800m), buildings of up to 4 storeys with a 1.5:1 floor space ratio apply. A 2 percent affordable housing contribution is mandatory for development with a gross floor area exceeding 2,000 square metres. The Stanmore precinct sits within the Inner West LGA, where Inner West Council adopted its alternative 'Our Fairer Future Plan' on 30 September 2025. Stanmore forms part of the Council's Stage 2 Housing Investigation Areas alongside Lewisham, Petersham, Leichhardt, St Peters, Sydenham, Tempe and Annandale. The Council plan was submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for review and a State-led fast-track approval pathway. Until the Council plan is gazetted, the State LMR controls remain in force at Stanmore. Heritage items are excluded; heritage conservation areas remain subject to council assessment.
Camperdown Modern Private Hospital
Camperdown Modern is a state-of-the-art 10,280 square metre private hospital and health services facility. The 8-storey development includes day surgeries, pathology, radiology, and consulting suites, serving as a gateway site for the Camperdown-Ultimo Health and Education Precinct. The project features a 6-star Green Star sustainability rating and public domain improvements including a new plaza on Mathieson Street.
Erskineville Village
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a 50,000sqm former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent (Nation) and Build-to-Sell (Lillian) stages, including 169 affordable housing units managed by Evolve Housing. Key infrastructure includes the 7,500sqm McPherson Park, the 20m wide Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard, and a 5,000sqm retail and dining precinct featuring a supermarket and cafes.
Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA)
The $780 million Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) is a co-funded partnership between the University of Sydney, Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Government. Two new interconnected buildings spanning 36,000 square metres will bridge the University's Camperdown campus and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, housing over 1,200 researchers and clinician scientists. The Isaac Wakil Biomedical Building (university side, ~28,200m2) and Building B at RPAH (~8,000m2) will provide PC2/PC3 wet labs, GMP cleanrooms, a biobank, high-performance computing suites, a start-up hub, and clinical trial spaces.Builder is Richard Crookes Constructions; architects are Denton Corker Marshall and HDR. Located within the Tech Central precinct.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment
The most significant transformation of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in its 140-year history, backed by $940 million from the NSW Government. The project delivers a new 15-storey East Tower along with vertical and horizontal expansions and major refurbishments to existing facilities. Key features include an expanded Emergency Department (doubling to 91 spaces), an enhanced Intensive Care Unit (increasing to 74 beds), new state-of-the-art operating theatres, and expanded neonatal, maternity, and paediatric units. The redevelopment also delivers a new rooftop helipad, a new northern arrival zone, and an open garden courtyard.Main works commenced in March 2024 with builder CPB Contractors, and by early 2026 the East Tower had reached Level 5 slab pour. Completion is expected in 2028/29.
29-31 Brighton Street, Petersham
Approved 5 storey residential flat building containing 36 apartments with basement parking at 29-31 Brighton Street Petersham. The development is designed by Zhinar Architects for Petersham Developments Pty Ltd.
4,748 residents of Stanmore (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 5,013. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 72.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,543, about 83% 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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Stanmore is home to a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in the tech sector, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and generally consistent job numbers over the prior year, according to AreaSearch regional data. In March 2026, 4,748 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate tracking at 1.1% higher than the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, while labor participation is close to average at 72.2% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 61.3% of the working population operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training. The neighborhood displays a distinct concentration in professional & technical fields, where the employment proportion is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing 4.6% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. This largely residential setting appears to provide relatively few jobs within its borders, based on the ratio of local workers to resident employees in the Census. Based on AreaSearch compilations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader district, the year ending March 2026 saw employment numbers rise by 0.4% while the overall labor force shrank by exactly zero, which brought about a decline of 0.5 percentage points in unemployment. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the active labor force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment had a minor decrease. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns within Stanmore. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local workforce profiles to model future trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary greatly by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local labor structure suggests employment for residents should rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, assuming a weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population shifts.
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Median household income in Stanmore (NSW) is $2,395 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,283 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,807 a year against an average of $99,518. 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 compilations of tax data from the ATO released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Stanmore recorded a median income of $71,807 and an average income of $99,518. These statistics rank in the highest national bracket, compared to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $79,217 for the median and $109,788 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows personal, household, and family earnings in Stanmore are highly ranked, placing in the 87th to 94th national percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that 29.8% of tax earners (2,337 individuals) are in the $4000+ weekly bracket, distinct from the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 30.9%. A total of 42.2% earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to affluent segments that bolster local retail activity. Housing costs take up 18.1% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable funds at the 83rd percentile, placing the area in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Stanmore (NSW) had 3,127 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 19% detached houses and 39% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile of Stanmore at the time of the last Census consisted of 18.8% detached houses and 81.2% alternative structures like apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to the wider metropolitan split of 55.9% and 44.1% respectively. The proportion of outright home ownership was lower than the metropolitan rate at 23.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (30.3%) or tenants (45.9%). Typical monthly mortgage costs stood at $3,000, which is significantly above the Sydney average of $2,427, while typical weekly rent was $490 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, monthly home loan repayments in Stanmore are much higher than the Australian baseline of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Stanmore (NSW) counted 3,127 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 59.4% of the household mix, consisting of couples with children (23.5%), couples without children (27.3%), and single parents (6.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.6%, with lone residents making up 30.5% and share houses representing 10.3%. The typical household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.1% of adults in Stanmore (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 36.2% with a bachelor degree and 16.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 10.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,730 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,149 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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Academic qualifications in Stanmore are notably higher than regional and state standards, with 57.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This educational lead positions the community well for knowledge-sector roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 36.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational training accounts for 20.2% of credentials for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (10.5%). Envolvement in learning programs is high, with 28.8% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This is composed of 9.8% in higher education, 7.1% in primary school, and 6.2% attending high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Stanmore (NSW) reaches 22 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 7,500 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 0.7 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 22 active transit stops in Stanmore, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These locations are served by 32 unique routes, which facilitate 7,491 passenger journeys each week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with average distances of 161 meters to the closest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 55%, followed by trains at 18% and walking at 12%. Average car ownership is 0.7 vehicles per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
A high 61.3% of workers operated from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace arrangements. Typical transit frequency is 1,070 daily services across the network, which averages out to roughly 340 weekly services at each individual stop.
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70.6% of residents in Stanmore (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.2% 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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Stanmore displays favorable health profiles based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, with low incidence levels across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a high private health coverage rate of roughly 66% of the population (5,189 people). This compares to 59.9% across the Greater Sydney region and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported locally were psychological conditions and asthma, affecting 11.3% and 8.1% of the population respectively, while 70.6% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Inhabitants under the age of 65 experience better health than the national benchmark. Residents aged 65 and older make up 12.6% of the population (988 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%. Seniors in the area display particularly strong health metrics, outperforming national benchmarks even more than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.1% of Stanmore (NSW) residents were born overseas and 20.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.6%) and Australian (18.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Stanmore exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 29.1% of the population born outside Australia and 20.0% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 36.4% of residents. The most distinct relative variance is observed in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.4% of local residents, compared to 0.8% across the Greater Sydney metropolitan area. Regarding parental country of origin, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 22.6%, Australian at 18.4%, and Irish at 11.4%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 6.1%.
Other cultural backgrounds show higher representation than the broader metropolitan area: Spanish ancestry accounts for 0.9% of Stanmore (compared to 0.6% regionally), French accounts for 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Welsh accounts for 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Stanmore (NSW) is 36. 34.5% 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 in Stanmore is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Stanmore has a higher share of people aged 25 - 34 (22.3%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.8%). This concentration of young adults is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 16.0% to 17.0% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 9.0% to 7.8% and the 45 to 54 bracket fell from 15.2% to 14.0%.
Demographic models indicate the age mix in the suburb of Stanmore (NSW) will shift by 2041, with the 75 to 84 bracket growing the fastest at 38%, adding 140 residents to total 509. Seniors aged 65+ will account for 66% of overall growth, highlighting local aging patterns, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to decrease in number.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Stanmore (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 May 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 — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,619 at the 2021 Census → 7,845 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 (SAL13665). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.