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The median house price in Wentworthville is $1.53m, with units at $590k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Wentworthville has an estimated 16,832 residents, up from 15,098 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,734 people, or 11.5%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 255 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 5,430 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Wentworthville reaches an estimated 16,832 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 15,098 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 1,734 people (11.5%). This calculation builds upon an estimated resident population base of 16,727 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, supplemented by 255 validated new addresses identified since the Census count. The resulting population density stands at 5,429 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top 10% of nationally evaluated territories and highlighting strong demand for local land.
With its 11.5% expansion rate outpacing both the state average of 7.3% and the broader SA3 territory, the suburb of Wentworthville establishes itself as a regional growth leader, largely underpinned by overseas migration which supplied roughly 79.0% of recent population gains. For future demographic modelling, AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022 benchmarks, while utilizing 2022 NSW State Government projections based on 2021 data for any remaining SA2 territories, extending age-cohort expansion rates across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Over the coming years, the suburb of Wentworthville is projected to experience population expansion tracking above the national statistical area median, gaining an estimated 3,615 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections to achieve an overall 16-year increase of 20.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
398 new dwellings have been approved in Wentworthville over the past five years, an average of 79 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 39, 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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Review of ABS building approvals mapped by AreaSearch indicates that Wentworthville generated an annual average of approximately 79 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years, representing roughly 398 dwellings in total. Approvals stand at 39 for FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25, residential development saw an average ratio of 7.7 new residents added each year per constructed dwelling, reflecting considerable supply constraints relative to demand and fostering heightened buyer competition, alongside an average expected construction cost of $493,000 per dwelling. Commercial property activity has also demonstrated momentum, logging $31.1 million in approved non-residential developments during the current financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Wentworthville tracks at approximately half the level recorded across Greater Sydney, positioning the locality in the 59th percentile nationally despite recent accelerations in building activity. This below-national-average volume underscores the established character of the neighborhood and potential urban planning constraints. In terms of property typology, attached dwellings including apartments and townhouses constitute 69.0% of recent approvals, while detached houses account for 31.0%, supporting relative affordability for entry-level purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. A ratio of roughly 236 residents per approved dwelling characterizes this ongoing residential development pipeline. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Wentworthville is projected to incorporate 3,510 additional inhabitants by 2041. While current urban development activity continues to progress at a moderate pace relative to demographic projections, prospective purchasers could face tighter competition as residential density rises across the suburb.
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 $80.2 billion. 25 are already under construction and 57 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and civic works play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 27 active or upcoming initiatives within the area, highlighted by the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Northside West Clinic Extension Stage 2, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, and the Wentworthville Town Centre Revitalisation, with prominent schemes outlined below.
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Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead
The Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) at Westmead is a $540 million purpose-built 10-storey facility constructed by Richard Crookes Constructions for Health Infrastructure NSW. Providing 284 mental health beds across acute, sub-acute, and adolescent care, the building replaces legacy facilities at Cumberland Hospital and connects via link bridge to Westmead Hospital. Main structural works commenced in 2025, with completion anticipated in 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.
10,774 residents of Wentworthville are employed, from a labour force of 11,137. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 80.1%. 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 12,197, about 72% 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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Wentworthville maintains an exceptionally qualified local labor force with prominent representation in professional sectors, registering an unemployment rate of only 3.3% alongside an estimated 3.9% annual rise in workforce numbers according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 10,774, keeping local unemployment 0.9% beneath the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation achieved 80.1%, notably ahead of the 68.9% regional rate. Remote employment was reported by 46.3% of workers in Census returns, though this was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local workers comprise professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Local industry concentration is particularly pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the employment concentration stands at 1.3 times the regional average, whereas construction accounts for a modest 4.9% of local workers relative to 8.6% across the wider region. Given the contrast between resident workers and Census-counted local employment nodes, the suburb functions primarily as a dormitory residential base with relatively few local job sites. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical series reveal that throughout the twelve months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.9% while the labor pool expanded by 3.8%, lowering the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points, compared to Greater Sydney where employment grew by 1.9%, the labor force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Looking toward broader economic trends, Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 suggest Australian employment will grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When weighted against Wentworthville's specific industry composition for illustrative purposes, these sectoral outlooks imply potential local employment expansion of 7.1% over five years and 14.5% across ten years, without adjusting for localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 places personal earnings in the suburb of Wentworthville slightly ahead of nationwide figures. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $56,892 and an average income of $68,809, in contrast to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values reach roughly $62,763 for median earnings and $75,910 on average as of March 2026. Under 2021 Census metrics, household, family, and individual earnings placed in the 74th national percentile, with 36.8% of residents (6,194 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly compared to 30.9% across the region, while top-tier earners generating over $3,000 weekly represented 31.8%.
Despite residential shelter capturing 17.1% of revenue, strong gross remuneration retains local disposable income in the 76th percentile, aligning with a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
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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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Wentworthville featured 37.4% standalone houses alongside 62.7% medium- and high-density formats (apartments, semi-detached dwellings, and other structures), contrasting with Sydney metro where houses accounted for 55.9% and alternative formats 44.1%. Outright home ownership reached 16.9%, trailing wider metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties represented 33.8% and rental accommodation comprised 49.3%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,171 and weekly rental outlays averaged $425, both sitting below Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 yet remaining distinctly higher than the nationwide averages of $1,863 for home loans and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wentworthville counted 4,892 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,454 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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Family living arrangements constitute the primary household structure across the suburb, accounting for 76.7% of residences, broken down into 45.4% couples raising children, 21.1% childless couples, and 8.6% single-parent dwellings. Non-family households form the remaining 23.3%, comprising single-occupant homes at 17.7% and share houses at 5.5%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.9 individuals, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark recorded across Greater Sydney.
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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Academic credentials in Wentworthville substantially exceed state and national standards, with 55.6% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees relative to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationwide. This high educational baseline equips the community well for professional services and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest proportion at 31.5%, accompanied by postgraduate awards at 21.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training accounts for 18.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates at 9.6% and advanced diplomas at 9.0%. Community involvement in learning programs is widespread, with 33.0% of the population actively engaged in academic courses.
This cohort features 10.6% attending primary education, 7.8% pursuing higher education programs, and 5.8% undertaking secondary education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wentworthville reaches 76 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 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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The local transit network in Wentworthville encompasses 76 designated passenger facilities across rail and bus systems, accommodated by 49 separate transit corridors that deliver 4,258 scheduled services each week. Proximity to transit is strong, with typical residential distances sitting at 125 meters from a boarding point. As an established commuter area, outbound travel dominates, with private vehicles accounting for 65% of journeys, passenger trains capturing 23%, and bus routes supporting 6%. Household car ownership sits beneath regional benchmarks at 0.9 vehicles per dwelling, while 46.3% of workers indicated working from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic conditions.
Across all transit lines, service delivery records a daily average of 608 scheduled journeys, providing roughly 56 departures each week for every individual stop.
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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 across Wentworthville indicate favorable outcomes across vital metrics, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality showing notably low ailment rates among younger demographics. Approximately 54% of local residents (~9,112 people) hold private health insurance policies, compared against a 59.9% coverage level observed across Greater Sydney. Diabetes and arthritis represent the primary long-term conditions reported locally, diagnosed among 5.1 and 4.2% of residents respectively, whereas 82.3% of the community reported having no diagnosed chronic illnesses, outpacing the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 10.0% of the population (1,683 people), sitting below the 15.5% share seen regionally, with older age groups experiencing above-average health results despite ranking comparatively lower against national senior benchmarks.
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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Wentworthville exhibits outstanding cultural plurality, with 68.4% of inhabitants born overseas and 74.7% communicating in a language other than English when at home. Hinduism represents the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 47.5% of local residents, substantially higher than the 5.2% proportion observed across Greater Sydney. Regarding reported parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds within Wentworthville comprise Other lineages at 29.8% of residents (exceeding the regional share of 16.0%), Indian ancestry at 29.6% (compared to 3.6% regionally), and English ancestry at 8.3% (below the metropolitan average of 19.0%). Notable variations in local representation also appear among other communities, including Sri Lankan background at 1.8% (against 0.3% regionally), Lebanese heritage at 3.0% (relative to 2.6%), and Filipino ancestry 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. 35.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure in the suburb of Wentworthville skews younger than Greater Sydney overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 45.7% of residents belong to the 25 - 44 age cohort compared to 31.4% regionally, while the 45 - 64 demographic accounts for only 16.6% locally against 22.6% across Greater Sydney. Median age is estimated at 32 years as at August 2026, down from 33 at the 2021 Census, which contrasts with the 2021 regional median of 37 and national figure of 38. The 25 - 44 bracket expanded from 42.1% at the Census to an estimated 45.7%.
Looking toward 2041, the 45 - 64 bracket is projected to experience the highest absolute increase, adding 1,451 residents (52%) to reach 4,245, while the 65+ cohort will see the quickest relative rise, growing 62% to 2,727 residents.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 255 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,098 at the 2021 Census → 16,832 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL14245). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.