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The median house price in Strathfield (NSW) is $3.97m, with units at $766k. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Strathfield (NSW) has an estimated 27,877 residents, up from 25,915 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,962 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 183 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. That puts 4,256 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Strathfield (NSW) is estimated at approximately 27,877, drawing upon AreaSearch analysis of wider ABS demographic updates alongside validated post-Census address additions. This represents an expansion of 1,962 people (7.6%) beyond the 25,915 people recorded at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch deduced this progression from a resident total of 27,873, calculated after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release and factoring in 183 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Such numbers yield a population density of 4,256 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Strathfield (NSW) within the top 10% of locations nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch and underlining intense competition for local land.
The 7.6% post-2021 Census expansion outpaced both the state and the wider SA4 region (6.7%), establishing the suburb of Strathfield (NSW) as an area leader in demographic expansion. International arrivals served as the principal demographic catalyst, generating around 95.0% of overall population gains across recent periods. SA2 demographic modelling produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year forms the foundation of AreaSearch projections for each statistical area, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 figures published in 2022 with a 2021 base year. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, age-group growth rates derived from these datasets are likewise applied across every location. Anticipated demographic trajectories for the suburb of Strathfield (NSW) exceed the national statistical area median, with aggregated SA2-level figures indicating the area will expand by 4,537 persons to 2041, which corresponds to an overall increase of 16.3% across the 16 years.
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342 new dwellings have been approved in Strathfield (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 68 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 68 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 66, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics distributed across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch observes that Strathfield averages roughly 68 dwellings approved per annum, reaching an estimated 342 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 66 recorded during FY-25 to date. A ratio of 2.5 new residents per year added for each completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) highlights solid underlying demand supporting property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $1,528,000, illustrating builder concentration on higher-end, prestige housing. Concurrently, commercial approvals totaling $770,000 have been logged during the current financial year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the locality.
Per capita residential construction in Strathfield tracks at around 60% of the Greater Sydney pace, positioning the locality in the 37th percentile across the country and restricting buyer options while sustaining demand for established dwellings. This subdued level of building sits below the national norm, illustrating the established nature of the suburb alongside possible planning constraints. Approvals comprise 84.0% detached houses against 16.0% medium and high-density housing, reinforcing traditional neighborhood character and catering to purchasers seeking detached layouts. Builders are prioritizing freestanding houses at a higher rate than the existing residential base exhibits (46.0% at Census), demonstrating steady demand for family dwellings despite broader urban consolidation. A ratio of roughly 408 people per approval further denotes a mature property environment. According to population projections based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Strathfield is on track to add 4,533 residents through to 2041. Should building continue at present levels, new residential completions could lag population gains, intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Strathfield (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Strathfield (NSW), worth an estimated $5.76 billion. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $61.5 billion. 20 are already under construction and 24 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 capital works, major development schemes, and public planning policies play a fundamental role in shaping neighborhood outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 58 initiatives expected to influence the surrounding district. Prominent projects include the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program, Burwood Culture House, Strathfield Council Parks Upgrades - Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, and the Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan, with details regarding key schemes summarized below.
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Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan
Council-led masterplan to guide renewal of the Strathfield Town Centre, including Strathfield Square and Strathfield Plaza precincts. Hassell leads the multi-disciplinary team preparing the draft masterplan. A Key Directions Report outlining ten key directions was publicly exhibited until July 2025 with submissions closed 18 July 2025. Focus areas include improved public spaces and pedestrian connections, a more vibrant retail and dining offer, integrated transport access, and a greener, more inclusive town centre. The final masterplan will inform any future amendments to the Strathfield Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan.
North Strathfield Metro Station
A new underground metro station being delivered as part of the Sydney Metro West project. As of May 2026, major tunnelling is complete and works have transitioned to station construction, including site maintenance, utility investigations, and the installation of electrical kiosks. The station will feature a new entrance on Queen Street, providing a seamless interchange with the T9 Northern Line. The design focuses on local character and high-capacity transport, aiming to unlock thousands of new homes in the North Strathfield precinct by its 2032 opening.
Strathfield Section 7.12 Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2024
A comprehensive infrastructure contributions plan implementing a 3% levy on developments over $250,000 to fund $408.5 million in infrastructure. The plan supports 8,100 new dwellings and 19,440 new residents by 2051, covering parks, community facilities, and transport. Following the 2024 exhibition, the plan was formally adopted to replace the aging 2010 Section 94 plans, ensuring financial sustainability for the LGA's growth.
Strathfield Council Parks Upgrades - Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program
A comprehensive upgrade of five key community parks funded by the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants. The program includes major revitalisation of Airey Park, Begnell Field, Hudson District Park East, Strathfield Park, and Cooke Park. Key features include upgraded sports ovals with advanced drainage and irrigation, new female-friendly change rooms and amenities, expanded concrete skateparks, basketball and volleyball courts, and improved pedestrian pathways with lighting to support active recreation.
10-12 Chapman Street Apartments
A 15-storey residential building comprising approximately 100 apartments with a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom configurations and basement parking for 116 vehicles. Developed by Hyside Projects Subthree Pty Ltd, with estimated completion in 2026.
Concord Central
Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners have lodged a State Significant Development Application for Concord Central, a mixed-use residential and retail precinct at 1 King Street, Concord West, adjacent to Concord West station. The proposal comprises about 1,336 dwellings in 8 buildings ranging from 6 to 37 storeys, local retail and commercial floorspace, childcare, supermarket, wellness and food premises, new streets, pedestrian and cycle links, more than 5,000 sqm of open space including a central park, and more than $100 million in infrastructure and affordable housing contributions.The NSW Planning Portal lists the SSDA as at Response to Submissions, while the separate local planning proposal was endorsed by council and the LEP changes commenced on 5 September 2025.
Burwood Culture House
A new arts and cultural precinct transforming the former Burwood Library car park on the corner of Conder Street and Railway Parade into a city-shaping community hub. Designed by CHROFI with Tyrrell Studio, the facility will include a theatre, studio, two multipurpose halls, a community lounge and a cafe. The surrounding new urban park will feature a public plaza, sloping green lawn, garden terrace, interactive water play, public art and landscaping. A 50-space underground Council car park will replace the displaced surface parking and connect underground to the adjacent 600-space Burwood Place car park.The project forms part of the broader Holdmark Burwood Place mixed-use precinct and is supported by a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Demolition and the first stage of construction commenced on 29 September 2025.
Strathfield Medium Density Housing Strategy
Planning proposal to introduce medium-density housing types such as townhouses, terraces, and manor houses across selected residential areas in Strathfield LGA. Aims to increase housing diversity and supply while maintaining neighbourhood character. The strategy was endorsed by Council in August 2024 and is awaiting Gateway Determination.
16,580 residents of Strathfield (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 16,991. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 23,570, about 85% 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch show Strathfield possesses a qualified talent pool with strong professional services participation and an unemployment rate standing at only 2.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 16,580, while the local jobless rate sits 1.7% under the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, alongside a labor participation rate tracking closely with the metropolitan mark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 37.1% of working residents operated from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary industry sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, alongside retail trade.
Strathfield displays distinct employment concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an industry proportion 1.4 times greater than the regional benchmark. In contrast, construction registers a smaller footprint, accounting for 6.1% against 8.6% across the wider region. Comparing Census employment counts against the local resident base suggests this largely residential suburb generates comparatively few jobs within its own borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics across broader statistical areas by AreaSearch reveals that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 2.4% while employment fell by 2.1%, reducing the overall unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Sydney followed an opposing path, recording 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% rise in the labor force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Additional guidance regarding long-term staffing trends in Strathfield can be drawn from national employment forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce composition to project potential trajectory paths. Against nationwide expansion forecasts of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, performance varies widely across different sectors. Applying these specific industry projections to Strathfield's existing employment profile indicates potential local gains of 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative use, omitting local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Strathfield (NSW) is $2,262 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $815 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,558 a year against an average of $76,835. The average runs 65% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 synthesized by AreaSearch indicates that Strathfield maintains strong income standing on a national scale. The median taxpayer income in Strathfield sits at $46,558, accompanied by an average of $76,835, relative to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.32% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $51,363 for the median and $84,764 for the average as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, local household earnings placed strongly in the 81st percentile ($2,262 weekly), whereas individual incomes occupied the 52nd percentile.
Across income tiers, 29.7% of residents (8,279 individuals) fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the 30.9% metropolitan benchmark. Strong earning capacity is highlighted by the 36.7% receiving above $3,000/week. Accommodation obligations absorb 16.6% of income, yet robust earnings retain disposable income in the 79th percentile, placing the district within the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Strathfield (NSW) had 8,581 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 49% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,765 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Strathfield was divided between 45.5% houses and 54.5% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Strathfield matched the Sydney metro level at 30.0%, with remaining tenures split between mortgaged properties (24.5%) and rental accommodations (45.5%). Mortgage holders paid a median monthly figure of $2,765, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $480 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
Across the country, Strathfield outpaces the Australian average monthly mortgage payment of $1,863 and the national weekly rent benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Strathfield (NSW) counted 8,581 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,231 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Couples and families constitute 68.6% of households in the area, split into couples with children (32.0%), childless couples (26.0%), and single parent arrangements (7.4%). The remaining 31.4% consists of non-family living situations, where single occupants make up 19.8% and shared group households account for 11.7%. The typical household size in Strathfield stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the 2.7 recorded across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.5% of adults in Strathfield (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 32.8% with a bachelor degree and 14.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 8.2% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 7,533 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 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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Strathfield records high levels of educational attainment, with 49.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, comfortably outperforming the 30.4% national and 32.2% NSW shares. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 32.8%, with postgraduate qualifications representing 14.2% and graduate diplomas 2.5%. Non-university technical and vocational training accounts for 21.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (8.2%). A significant 35.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort comprises 13.9% attending higher education institutions, 6.0% participating in secondary schooling, and 5.9% enrolled in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Strathfield (NSW) reaches 245 stops on 67 routes, timetabled for about 13,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 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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Strathfield is served by 245 public transit stops spanning both rail and bus networks, accommodating 67 distinct routes that generate 13,635 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is very strong, with residents situated an average of 118 meters from their nearest boarding point. As a largely residential community, outward travel is common, led by private vehicles at 47%, followed by train journeys at 37% and bus travel at 10%. Household motor vehicle ownership sits at 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional figure. Meanwhile, 37.1% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules across all operating lines average 1,947 trips daily, translating to approximately 55 weekly departures per stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.1% of residents in Strathfield (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate favorable health metrics throughout Strathfield across all age segments, alongside broad private health insurance coverage extending across approximately 57% of residents (~15,967 people). Across Greater Sydney, this coverage rate stands at 59.9%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent long-term conditions locally, noted among 4.7 and 4.1% of residents. Meanwhile, 81.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions, surpassing the 74.6% benchmark observed across Greater Sydney. People aged 65 and over constitute 14.6% of the population (4,070 people), with older residents recording strong health metrics that generally match broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
62.8% of Strathfield (NSW) residents were born overseas and 68.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.7%) and English (7.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Strathfield ranks among the country's most multicultural communities, with 68.9% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 62.8% of the local population born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 40.7% of residents. Hinduism exhibits notable local concentration, accounting for 22.2% of the community compared to the wider Greater Sydney level of 5.2%. Looking at parental birthplace, the primary ancestral backgrounds identified in Strathfield include Other at 25.5% (above the 16.0% regional rate), Chinese at 19.7% (exceeding the 8.4% regional mark), and English at 7.4% (well below the 19.0% regional figure).
Significant differences appear across several other backgrounds, including Korean heritage at 7.0% (against 1.1% regionally), Lebanese at 5.6% (against 2.6%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 1.0% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Strathfield (NSW) is 30, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 47.2% 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 demographic profile in Strathfield tilts young and pre-family. Projections by AreaSearch for August 2026 place 40.6% of residents in the 25 - 44 age bracket, outstripping the Greater Sydney share of 31.4%, while older working-age and pre-retirement cohorts (45 - 64) represent 16.5% versus 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 30 as at August 2026, dropping from 32 at the 2021 Census, which is 7 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census and below the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Young to middle-aged adults represent the fastest-expanding segment since the Census, shifting upward from 33.7% to an estimated 40.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, seniors aged 65+ are anticipated to generate the largest numerical addition, increasing by 1,882 (46%) to reach 5,952.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Strathfield (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 15 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 183 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (25,915 at the 2021 Census → 27,877 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 (SAL13690). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.