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The median house price in Wentworthville is $1.53m, with units at $596k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Wentworthville has an estimated 16,816 residents, up from 15,098 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,718 people, or 11.4%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 254 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 5,425 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the latest analysis of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Wentworthville has an estimated residency of 16,816 people as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 1,718 people (11.4%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 15,098 residents. This projection builds on a baseline of 16,725 residents calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS, supplemented by 254 validated new addresses added since the Census. With these numbers, the local density stands at 5,424 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area in the top 10% of all locations analyzed by AreaSearch and reflecting intense demand for local land.
The suburb of Wentworthville's 11.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the statewide gain of 7.1% and the broader SA3 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This population growth was primarily fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 79.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 division, supplemented by NSW Government projections from 2022 using a 2021 baseline where necessary. Age-specific growth patterns from these data sets are applied to projections spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these expected demographic transformations, the suburb of Wentworthville is set to experience substantial growth that ranks in the top quartile nationally, with projections pointing to an increase of 4,323 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 25.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
557 new dwellings have been approved in Wentworthville over the past five years, an average of 111 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 91 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals compiled from localized statistical data show that the suburb of Wentworthville has averaged approximately 111 residential approvals each year, summing to an estimated 557 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. For the current FY-26 period, 33 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.4 new residents per year arriving for each completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand continues to outstrip the delivery of new supply, which typically drives up local prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new homes average a construction value of $373,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $31.1 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to robust business development in the locality. Relative to Greater Sydney, the rate of construction per capita in the suburb of Wentworthville remains comparable, preserving a stable market balance. Recent approval records consist of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% attached dwellings. The preference for higher-density housing options provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This patterns marks a clear departure from the current housing mix, which consists of 37.0% houses, showing that vacant building sites are becoming scarcer while reflecting evolving lifestyles and a need for varied, affordable housing. There are approximately 287 people per dwelling approval, suggesting capacity for further development. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Wentworthville will add 4,232 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear to match these future requirements, supporting market stability without triggering notable upward pressure on prices.
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 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wentworthville, worth an estimated $1.6 billion. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $81.2 billion. 25 are already under construction and 56 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, planning initiatives, and major works. AreaSearch has tracked 27 projects expected to influence the area, with key projects including the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Northside West Clinic Extension Stage 2, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, and the Wentworthville Town Centre Revitalisation.
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Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead
The $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) is a 10-storey facility at the Westmead Health Precinct, set to become the largest mental health hub in NSW. It will replace aging facilities at the Cumberland Hospital West Campus and features a link bridge to Westmead Hospital. The complex will provide 265 beds for acute, sub-acute, and non-acute care across all age groups, including specialist services for eating disorders and intensive care. Main construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in early 2025, with the first major concrete pour in November 2025.The project utilizes biophilic design and Aboriginal storytelling in its architecture and is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Northside West Clinic Extension Stage 2
State Significant Development (SSD-17899480) for a four-storey extension to the Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville (formerly Northside West). The project delivers 95 additional inpatient beds, nine consulting suites, and specialized mental health units including an Adolescent Eating Disorder Unit. Works include internal alterations to the Stage 1 building, new car parking, and integrated landscaping to support enhanced patient recovery and wellbeing.
Wentworthville Town Centre Revitalisation
Council-led revitalisation of Wentworthville Town Centre supported by finalised planning controls, a public domain plan and site-specific redevelopment proposals. The framework supports about 1800 additional dwellings, a shopping centre, a 4000 sqm full-line supermarket and new public domain plazas. The public domain plan was exhibited in 2023 and Council resolved in August 2024 to progress first-stage Station Street public domain upgrade works between The Kingsway and Perry Street and to review current planning controls. The former Wentworthville Mall redevelopment at 42-44 Dunmore Street is a key private catalyst, planned for 23 storeys, 523 apartments, retail, supermarket and commercial space.
Darcy Road Public School Upgrade
Major upgrade of Darcy Road Public School delivering 45 new modern flexible classrooms, new administration and staff spaces, library, canteen, and covered outdoor learning area (COLA). Designed by Woods Bagot and built by Taylor Construction, construction commenced March 2024. New buildings were handed over and in use from Day 1 Term 4 2025, with all demountables removed. Stage 2 works comprising upgraded school hall, car park upgrades, and landscaping are underway and scheduled for completion by mid 2026.
Wentworth Estate
Boutique low-rise apartment development comprising 24 residences across 3 levels with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations. Apartments range from 56 to 325 square metres with quality kitchen fit-outs, European appliances and Caesarstone benchtops. The development includes 31 car spaces and 12 bike spaces. Located 3 minutes walk from Wentworthville Train Station and close to Westmead Hospital and the Great Western Highway. DA approved; currently in pre-construction phase with completion anticipated in 2026. Marketed by Century 21 Advantage Wentworthville.
Wenty Leagues Entertainment Hub Transformation
Completed multi-stage transformation of Wentworthville Leagues Club into a contemporary entertainment and community hub. Works included the opening of Arbor Cafe and Bar, expansion of lounge areas, stage and dancefloor upgrades, improved access to the Starlight Room, a renewed foyer, new dining and function spaces, a courtyard pavilion, alfresco dining and supporting car parking improvements.
85-87 Wentworth Avenue Development
A boutique 3-storey mixed-use residential development comprising 30 apartments. The project is designed to offer modern living spaces with contemporary finishes, including secure basement parking for 31 vehicles. It is situated within the Wentworthville Centre revitalisation area, providing excellent access to the local railway station and shopping precinct.
86-96 Station Street Mixed Use Development
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a part six and part fifteen storey mixed use building in the Wentworthville town centre. The development includes 59 residential apartments with 15 percent dedicated to affordable housing, a 120 place childcare centre, two commercial units, and four levels of basement parking. The project involves public laneway dedication and subdivision to facilitate town centre revitalisation.
10,634 residents of Wentworthville are employed, from a labour force of 10,994. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 79.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,251, about 73% 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes the suburb of Wentworthville, with strong numbers working in professional roles, a jobless rate of just 3.3%, and a 3.6% expansion in total employment over the last year, based on localized statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 10,634 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.9% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor participation reaching an elevated 79.3% compared to the metropolitan benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show that a high proportion of residents, 46.3%, worked from home, though this figure reflects temporary pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade. The local concentration of professional & technical workers is especially high, running at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction jobs are underrepresented, accounting for 4.9% of local employment compared to 8.6% across the region. The largely residential character of the area restricts local job availability, as shown by the difference between the census working population and resident workforce totals. According to SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader areas, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 3.6% and the total labor force expand by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Sydney, employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and the jobless rate fell slightly. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide a guide for future labor demand in the suburb of Wentworthville. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Modeling these trends against the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Wentworthville is $2,219 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $919 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,892 a year against an average of $68,809. 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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Incomes in the suburb of Wentworthville sit slightly above the national average, according to the ATO tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median tax-paying resident earns $56,892, and the average taxpayer income is $68,809, which compares to $60,817 and $83,003 respectively across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,763 for the median income and $75,910 for the average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes around the 74th percentile nationally.
Weekly income analysis shows that 36.8% of the population, or 6,188 individuals, earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend of 30.9% in the same bracket. A substantial 31.8% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to pockets of wealth that support local business activity. High housing costs absorb 17.1% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 76th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wentworthville had 4,892 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 40% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,171 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile in the suburb of Wentworthville at the time of the last Census consisted of 37.4% houses and 62.7% other housing formats, including townhouses and apartments, compared to Sydney metro averages of 55.9% and 44.1%. The rate of home ownership was lower than the metropolitan benchmark, sitting at 16.9%, with remaining residences either mortgaged (33.8%) or rented (49.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,171 was well below the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $425, compared to the metropolitan median of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wentworthville counted 4,892 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,449 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 76.7% of all households, consisting of 45.4% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 8.6% single parents. The remaining 23.3% are non-family households, with single-person households at 17.7% and group houses making up 5.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.6% of adults in Wentworthville hold a university qualification, including 31.5% with a bachelor degree and 21.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 9.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,865 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 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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Educational qualification levels in the suburb of Wentworthville are exceptionally high, with 55.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational lead positions the community well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education accounts for 18.6% of qualifications for those aged 15+, which is split between advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (9.6%). A high level of educational participation is visible in the suburb of Wentworthville, with 33.0% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This student cohort includes 10.6% in primary school, 7.8% in tertiary studies, and 5.8% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wentworthville reaches 76 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 5,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 transit options indicates 76 active transport stops are located within the suburb of Wentworthville, providing access to a combination of rail and bus lines. These stops are served by 51 distinct routes that support 5,807 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 125 meters from a transport stop. As a residential community, most workers travel outside the suburb, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 65%, followed by trains at 23% and buses at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.9 cars per household, below the regional average.
A high 46.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that reflects pandemic conditions. Daily services average 829 trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 76 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.3% of residents in Wentworthville report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 assessments indicate favorable outcomes in the suburb of Wentworthville, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with younger residents showing low rates of typical medical conditions, and private health coverage spanning approximately 54% of the population (~9,104 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Diabetes and arthritis represent the most common diagnosed conditions, affecting 5.1% and 4.2% of residents respectively, whereas 82.3% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older make up 10.3% of the population (1,732 people), below the metropolitan average of 15.5%.
Senior health indicators are positive, though they score lower relative to national benchmarks than the younger cohorts in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
68.4% of Wentworthville residents were born overseas and 74.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (29.6%) and English (8.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Wentworthville ranks among the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 74.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 68.4% born overseas. Hinduism is the most common religious affiliation, practiced by 47.5% of residents, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Parental birthplaces highlight the heritage of the suburb of Wentworthville, with the largest groups identified as Other ancestries at 29.8% (above the regional average of 16.0%), Indian at 29.6% (above the regional average of 3.6%), and English at 8.3% (below the regional average of 19.0%). Other specific groups show distinct concentrations: Sri Lankan background accounts for 1.8% of the local population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Lebanese background stands at 3.0% (compared to 2.6%), and Filipino background is at 2.6% (compared to 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wentworthville is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.6% 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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With a median age of 32 years, the suburb of Wentworthville has a younger profile than Greater Sydney at 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Wentworthville has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (24.6%) and fewer aged 55 - 64 (6.9%). The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national benchmark of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 22.8% to 24.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 19.3% to 20.5%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 8.8% to 6.9%, and children aged 5 to 14 decreased from 11.8% to 10.3%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 61%, adding 988 residents to reach 2,603, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to grow by 5%, adding 59 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wentworthville
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 14 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 Apr 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 — 254 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,098 at the 2021 Census → 16,816 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 (SAL14245). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.