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This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median unit price in Sydney is $1.01m. House values have moved 0.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Sydney has an estimated 20,434 residents, up from 16,667 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,767 people, or 22.6%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 594 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 6,950 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address confirmations by AreaSearch suggests that the suburb of Sydney has a population of approximately 20,434 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 3,767 people (22.6%) since the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 16,667 people. The change is calculated from the resident population of 20,429, which AreaSearch estimated using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an extra 594 validated new addresses post-census. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 6,950 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlights the high demand for local land.
The growth rate of 22.6% in the suburb of Sydney since the 2021 census outpaced both the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, making it a regional leader in expansion. The population rise was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 94.0% of the overall population growth during recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 locality. Where these are unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. The age bracket growth rates from these combined sources are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Sydney is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, with an expected increase of 10,691 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 52.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
965 new dwellings have been approved in Sydney over the past five years, an average of 193 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 110 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, distributed from statistical area statistics, show that Sydney has averaged approximately 193 residential approvals annually. This totals an estimated 965 approved homes over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with no approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Over these past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the area gained an average of 2.1 new residents for each constructed dwelling, indicating solid demand to help maintain property values. Furthermore, commercial development approvals reached $89.8 million this financial year, pointing to strong local corporate investment.
Sydney records 84.0% more building activity per person than Greater Sydney, providing purchasers with a broader range of options. In addition, new construction has consisted entirely of medium and high-density housing. This concentration on compact properties provides affordable entry points and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 92 people per residential approval indicates that Sydney displays the typical markers of a growth area. Demographic predictions show Sydney is set to add 10,686 residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Should the current pace of construction persist, the supply of housing might fail to meet the expanding population, which could intensify competition among purchasers and encourage higher price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 30 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sydney, worth an estimated $87.2 billion. A further 131 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $173.3 billion. 45 are already under construction and 43 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, planning choices, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 122 projects that are expected to affect this area. Notable projects include Central Place Sydney, the Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet), the Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac, and Central Barangaroo, with key details provided below.
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Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the CBD with the waterfront.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
Sydney Metro Program
Australia's largest public transport program, comprising multiple metro lines across Greater Sydney. The M1 City and Southwest line is operating to Sydenham, while the Sydenham to Bankstown conversion is in final testing with weekend closures scheduled from May to July 2026 as the project moves toward trial running and a second-half 2026 opening. Sydney Metro West is a 24 kilometre underground line between Westmead and Hunter Street targeting a 2032 opening, with confirmed stations at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont and Hunter Street.Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport is under construction between St Marys, the new Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield, with the objective of opening when the airport starts passenger services.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
Griffin Theatre
Major redevelopment of SBW Stables Theatre to increase capacity by 44% and improve accessibility. Designed by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects, funded by Neilson Foundation and NSW Government.
Sydney Metro West - Hunter Street Station and Precinct
New underground metro station and integrated precinct in the Sydney CBD for the Sydney Metro West line, with entrances on George, Bligh and O'Connell Streets. All tunnelling on Sydney Metro West completed in March 2026 with the final TBM breaking through into the Hunter Street cavern. The Metropolis Consortium (Lendlease, Mirvac and Coombes Property Group) was awarded the $1.5 billion integrated station development contract in January 2026, covering station fitout and two over-station commercial towers (51-storey West tower and 58-storey East tower).Main station construction is expected to begin in late 2026 once cavern work is finalised. The towers will deliver up to 150,000 square metres of commercial office and retail space. The station will provide connections to Wynyard and Martin Place stations and is targeted to open with the Metro West line in 2032.
12,700 residents of Sydney are employed, from a labour force of 12,928. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 66.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 144,092, about 7.1 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Sydney has an exceptionally qualified labor force, featuring a strong contingent of professional services, a jobless rate of only 1.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.4% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 12,700 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 2.4% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. However, labor force participation is slightly lower than the benchmark (66.1% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a substantial 45.2% of residents worked from home, although this should be viewed in light of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are accommodation & food, professional & technical, and finance & insurance. The locality displays a particularly high concentration in accommodation & food, with employment numbers reaching 3.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, accounting for just 6.5% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% in Greater Sydney. With 12.7 workers for each resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as a employment hub, hosting a larger number of jobs than residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from broader statistical divisions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment grow by 1.4% while the labor force expanded by 1.1%, leading to a drop in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force increase by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand in Sydney. These five and ten-year forecasts have been matched against local employment characteristics to project growth patterns. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment profile of Sydney suggests local jobs will grow by 6.9% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sydney is $2,227 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $971 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,608 a year against an average of $111,767. The average runs 151% 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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The most recent postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in Sydney are exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $44,608 and an average of $111,767. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where the median is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be around $49,212 for the median and $123,301 for the average. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked in Sydney, placing between the 75th and 79th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket contains 35.2% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,192 residents), which aligns with the metropolitan trend of 30.9% in this bracket. High earners are well represented, with 34.9% making more than $3,000 weekly, showing significant local purchasing power. Residents spend 23.3% of their income on high housing costs, yet strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 67th percentile, and the SEIFA income ranking for the area is in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sydney had 7,107 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 100% apartments. 12% are owned with a mortgage, 75% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,691 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.9%. 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 mix of housing in Sydney at the time of the latest Census consisted of 0.1% standalone houses and 99.9% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other property types), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Sydney were lower than the metropolitan average at 13.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (11.5%) or tenants renting (74.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,691 was considerably higher than the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $600 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, Sydney's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sydney counted 7,107 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,713 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 48.5% of households, consisting of 8.7% couples with children, 33.4% couples without children, and 4.0% single parents. The remaining 51.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 37.4% and group households making up 14.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 persons, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.5% of adults in Sydney hold a university qualification, including 37.9% with a bachelor degree and 16.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 7.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,516 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,067 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 achievement in Sydney is substantially higher than wider averages, with 56.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational advantage positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training accounts for 24.8% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 17.6% and certificates at 7.2%. Engagement in education is exceptionally high, with 37.1% of local residents enrolled in formal study.
This figure includes 9.5% in higher education, 2.2% in primary schooling, and 1.7% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sydney reaches 169 stops on 143 routes, timetabled for about 88,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.1 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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Analysis of public transit options shows 169 active transport stops in Sydney, which include a combination of ferry, train, light rail, and bus services. These stops support 143 distinct routes that deliver 88,499 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 131 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most commuters travel outward, with walking being very common at 32%, followed by train travel at 27% and bus travel at 16%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.1 per household, which is below the regional average.
A high 45.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 12,642 daily trips across the transit network, which translates to about 523 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
87.9% of residents in Sydney report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 1.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data reveals excellent outcomes in Sydney, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, showing very low rates of common health conditions in all age groups, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at roughly 71% of the population (14,497 people). This is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 3.7 and 3.6% of residents, respectively, while 87.9% of the population reported no health issues compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 6.9% of the local population (1,409 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. The health status of these senior residents is particularly strong, with national rankings matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
76.1% of Sydney residents were born overseas and 65.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (25.7%) and English (11.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sydney ranks as one of the most multicultural areas in the country, with 65.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 76.1% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 29.5% of residents. The most significant religious variance is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 23.6% of the population, a figure far higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding ancestry (the birth countries of parents), the top three cohorts in Sydney are Other, representing 29.7% of the population (much higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Chinese at 25.7% (much higher than the regional average of 8.4%), and English at 11.7% (notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%).
There are also clear differences in other ancestries: Korean makes up 2.9% of Sydney (compared to 1.1% regionally), Spanish is at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%), and Russian is at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sydney is 31, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.3% 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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At 31 years, the median age in Sydney is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Sydney has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (41.2%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (1.9%). The 25 - 34 bracket is much larger than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, younger residents have driven the median age down by 1.2 years to 31. Key shifts include the 25 to 34 demographic increasing from 39.3% to 41.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 demographic rising from 12.8% to 14.1%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 6.2% to 4.8% and the 45 to 54 bracket decreased from 8.9% to 7.8%. Population projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 25 to 34 demographic expected to grow by 3,160 people (38%) from 8,418 to 11,579.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sydney
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 30 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 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 — 594 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,667 at the 2021 Census → 20,434 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 (SAL13730). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.