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The median house price in Tahmoor is $950k, with units at $640k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Tahmoor has an estimated 9,219 residents, up from 5,777 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,442 people, or 59.6%. Growth has averaged 9.5% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,103 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 543 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics for the surrounding region, combined with address validations from AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Tahmoor has an estimated population of 9,219 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 3,442 people (59.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,777 residents. This change is calculated from an estimated resident base of 8,896 determined by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and another 1,103 validated new addresses since the Census. Such population numbers result in a density of 542 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential room for future expansions.
The suburb of Tahmoor's 59.6% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state average (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, making it a regional growth leader. This expansion was driven mostly by interstate arrivals, which accounted for approximately 65.0% of the gains, although natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch to each SA2 region. For SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Growth trajectories for specific age ranges from these models are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, significant population gains are expected for top-quartile statistical areas nationwide, with the suburb of Tahmoor projected to add 3,536 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level figures, indicating a total growth rate of 34.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
914 new dwellings have been approved in Tahmoor over the past five years, an average of 182 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 20 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 168 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 310, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch, the suburb of Tahmoor averages approximately 182 approved dwellings annually. This totals 914 home approvals over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 285 approvals during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 3.5 new residents per year arriving for each finished home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which typically drives up local prices and intensifies buyer competition, while the average expected construction cost for new builds stands at $335,000.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $5.2 million this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the area. The suburb of Tahmoor demonstrates 79.0% higher construction volume per capita than Greater Sydney, giving purchasers a wider selection of properties. This volume is significantly higher than the national norm, showing clear developer optimism. Recent completions consist of 68.0% standalone houses and 32.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments, showcasing a growing diversity of attached options that cater to different budgets, from spacious family layouts to affordable compact residences. This represents a distinct shift from the current housing footprint (currently 91.0% houses), indicating a decline in vacant land and addressing changing lifestyle choices and price pressures. With roughly 40 people per approval, the suburb of Tahmoor shows signs of an expanding area. Projections indicate that the suburb of Tahmoor will add 3,213 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes suggest that residential supply will sufficiently accommodate this demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that surpasses standard projections.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tahmoor, worth an estimated $70 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.3 billion. 14 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and education & training. 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 updates, planning projects, and major developments have a significant influence on property market outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key developments poised to affect the local area. Notable projects include the Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion, the Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation, the Tahmoor South Coal Project, and the Panorama - North Wilton Precinct, with details provided on the most relevant schemes below.
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Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion
Planned expansion of Tahmoor Marketplace including additional specialty retail floorspace, supermarket improvements and expanded at-grade parking to support population growth in Tahmoor. The project remains in the planning phase with broader transport planning for the Tahmoor CBD progressing alongside future retail improvements.
Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation
Wollondilly Shire Council-led revitalisation of Tahmoor's main street and town centre, encompassing new retail and commercial spaces, public domain upgrades, and improved pedestrian connections along Remembrance Driveway. The project aims to reinforce Tahmoor as a key service hub for the Wollondilly Shire as the region experiences significant population growth.
Picton Parklands Master Plan
Council-adopted long-term master plan and plan of management for linked open space and recreation areas across Picton Parklands, including Picton Botanic Gardens, Hume Oval, Picton Sportsground, Monds Lane, Picton RSL Park and the creek corridors. Current delivery is focused on the Picton Sportsground multi-use field upgrade for soccer, cricket and Oztag, including earthworks, drainage, irrigation and lighting. Council lists this field upgrade as in progress, started January 2025 and due to finish April 2026, while the wider master plan remains staged subject to funding.
Tahmoor South Coal Project
Underground longwall extension of the Tahmoor Colliery into the Bargo area, approved by the Independent Planning Commission in April 2021 (SSD-8445) and modified through to May 2025. The project was approved to extract up to 33 Mt of ROM coking coal from the Bulli seam via longwall mining, extending mine life to approximately 2032. The mine has been shut since February 2025 after owner SIMEC Mining (GFG Alliance) exhausted cash reserves. Liberty Primary Metals Australia entered voluntary administration in November 2025, and the NSW Supreme Court ordered liquidation in March 2026 with McGrathNicol appointed as liquidator.238 of 328 workers were made redundant in March 2026, with 90 retained for care and maintenance. The mine is being offered for sale with expressions of interest sought by the liquidator.
Picton Bypass
Proposed 2.1-kilometre two-lane bypass of Picton town centre, linking Thirlmere and Tahmoor with the Hume Motorway via Picton Road. The route includes three bridges, the tallest around 38 metres above water level, and a 60km/h design speed. The bypass aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and provide an emergency evacuation route during bushfire and flood events, supplementing the heritage-listed Victoria Bridge. The NSW and Australian Governments have committed over 18 million dollars for planning, with MRB Technical Services engaged to prepare a concept design and environmental assessment.Ground investigations began in late September 2025 and further onsite investigation work is underway from April 2026 over a six month period to inform design development. A concept design is expected to be available for public feedback in late 2026.
Picton High School Redevelopment
Completed $60 million complete rebuild accommodating up to 2,000 students. Features modern classrooms, specialist performance areas, creative arts spaces, hospitality kitchens, sports facilities, trade workshops, covered outdoor learning areas, library, administration spaces. Students moved into new buildings Term 2, 2021 with full completion 2022.
Wollondilly Cultural Precinct
Multi-stage civic and cultural precinct in Picton delivering a new Government Services Building (Stage 2, construction commenced mid-2025 by Kane Constructions, due end 2026), refurbished Shire Hall, Performing Arts Centre (completed 2024), and future new Library, Village Green and civic forecourt (Stage 3-4, due 2030). Designed by Williams Ross Architects, the four-storey Government Services Building features basement parking, council workspaces, a customer service area and commercial lettable space. The precinct consolidates council and government services, expands cultural facilities and creates new public space in the Picton town centre.Total estimated economic benefit of $732 million over 25 years.
15 Janderra Lane Wilton Stage 2A South East Wilton Precinct
Approved Torrens title residential subdivision within the South East Wilton Growth Area. The Stage 2A development at 15 Janderra Lane creates 362 residential lots, 6 super lots, drainage and open space lots, a local park, share paths, stormwater works, road dedication, civil works and essential services. The planning agreement was executed in July 2025 and subsequently novated from Country Garden Wilton East Pty Ltd to Landtop SPV5 Pty Ltd.
5,417 residents of Tahmoor are employed, from a labour force of 5,611. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 81.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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 6,971, about 76% 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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The suburb of Tahmoor features a diverse workforce containing a mix of professional and trade occupations, with the construction sector particularly well represented. The unemployment rate is low at 3.5%, and local employment grew by an estimated 15.0% over the past year based on aggregated statistical area figures. As of March 2026, there are 5,417 working residents, and the local jobless rate is 0.7% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor force participation is also elevated at 81.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records indicate a moderate 22.3% of the workforce worked from home, although this may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Local workers are primarily employed in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment concentration at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 3.7% compared to the regional figure of 11.5%. Comparing the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the suburb of Tahmoor itself are somewhat limited. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from larger statistical regions, the period ending March 2026 saw employment climb by 15.0% alongside a 15.7% expansion in the labour force, which led to a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from Greater Sydney, where both employment and the labour force grew by 1.9% while unemployment experienced a slight decline. Insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts published in May-25 may shed light on anticipated future demand in Tahmoor. These forecasts span five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Tahmoor's existing employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tahmoor is $1,739 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $792 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,248 a year against an average of $64,481. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Tahmoor has a median taxpayer income of $54,248 and an average taxpayer income of $64,481. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $59,846 (median) and $71,135 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 47th and 49th percentiles.
The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly category, which accounts for 35.3% of taxpayers (3,254 residents), similar to the Greater Sydney proportion of 30.9%. Affordability constraints are notable, with only 80.4% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 46th percentile, while the SEIFA income index places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tahmoor had 2,023 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, residential property in the suburb of Tahmoor consisted of 91.4% houses and 8.6% alternative housing structures (such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas the wider Sydney metropolitan area recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Tahmoor was slightly lower than the Sydney metro rate, sitting at 26.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (41.6%) or renters (32.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, which is lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $410 compared to the metropolitan median of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Tahmoor are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tahmoor counted 2,023 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,228 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Tahmoor at 74.7%, consisting of couples with children (34.4%), couples without children (22.8%), and single-parent households (16.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.3%, with single-person households at 22.7% and group households representing 2.6%. The median household occupancy is 2.7 residents, matching the metropolitan average for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.3% of adults in Tahmoor hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 33.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 503 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 939 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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The suburb of Tahmoor exhibits lower rates of university education, with 13.3% of residents holding a tertiary degree compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade certificate or diploma, including advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 33.9%. A high percentage of residents are actively studying, with 29.6% of the population enrolled in formal education.
This group includes 11.7% in primary school, 7.5% in high school, and 2.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tahmoor reaches 163 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 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 1.7 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 163 active passenger transport stops in the suburb of Tahmoor, including both rail and bus services. These stops support 48 different routes, which together provide 2,114 passenger departures each week. Accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 133 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many residents travel outside the suburb for work, making cars the primary travel option at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional benchmark. Additionally, 22.3% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Service schedules show an average of 302 trips per day across all transport routes, which works out to about 12 weekly services per individual stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.3% of residents in Tahmoor report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 indicators point to notable challenges within the suburb of Tahmoor based on local mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with medical conditions occurring across multiple age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, representing approximately 52% of the population (~4,834 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most common medical diagnoses in the suburb of Tahmoor, affecting 9.7 and 9.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort experiences elevated rates of chronic illness, and residents aged 65 and over make up 15.4% of the population (1,419 people). Health profiles for older residents are generally in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tahmoor is largely Australian-born, at 88.1% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.5%) and English (29.0%). 4.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Tahmoor displays lower levels of cultural diversity than the national average, with 88.1% of residents born in Australia, 92.3% holding citizenship, and 93.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 56.1% of residents, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest ancestral groups in the suburb of Tahmoor are Australian at 31.5% of the population (higher than the regional average of 17.8%), English at 29.0% (higher than the regional average of 19.0%), and Irish at 7.7%. Specific ethnic backgrounds show notable differences from regional averages: Maltese ancestry accounts for 1.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Lebanese ancestry accounts for 0.9% (compared to 2.6%), and Australian Aboriginal ancestry represents 4.7% (compared to 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tahmoor is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 27.1% 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 the suburb of Tahmoor is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher proportion of young children aged 0 - 4 (8.6%) but a lower share of adults aged 35 - 44 (13.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 11.9% to 13.1% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.2% to 11.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections suggest the 45 to 54 age group will experience the fastest growth at 43%, adding 472 residents to reach 1,570.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tahmoor
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 2 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 Jul 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 — 1,103 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,777 at the 2021 Census → 9,219 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 (SAL13742). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.