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The median house price in Westmead is $2.00m, with units at $590k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Westmead has an estimated 18,146 residents, up from 16,555 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,591 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 418 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. That puts 6,193 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and address checks conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Westmead has an estimated 18,146 residents as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,591 individuals (9.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 16,555 people. The adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident population of 18,051, determined by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 418 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size results in a density of 6,193 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch and highlighting high demand for local land.
The 9.6% expansion rate in the suburb of Westmead since the 2021 census outpaced both the state (7.1%) and the wider SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This expansion was largely underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 80.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are employed. Projected growth rates by age group from these combined sources are also applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends indicate that the suburb of Westmead is set to experience population growth above the national median, with numbers expected to rise by 3,306 individuals by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 17.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
692 new dwellings have been approved in Westmead over the past five years, an average of 138 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 90 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approval statistics allocated from statistical areas shows that Westmead averages approximately 138 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated total of 692 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current financial year of FY-26, 42 approvals have been registered. Given that an average of 1 person per year relocated to the locality for every home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local supply and demand appear well balanced, promoting steady market conditions, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $568,000, pointing to developer activity focused on upscale, high-end builds.
Commercial approvals have reached $202.6 million in the current financial year, showing strong commercial building activity. Westmead matches the per capita building rates of Greater Sydney, aligning with regional trends to support a balanced market. Recent residential building consists of 20.0% standalone houses and 80.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses or apartments. This preference for higher density options provides cost-effective entry opportunities and appeals to buyers looking to downsize, investors, and first-time buyers. Registering roughly 145 people for each approved residential dwelling, Westmead exhibits the features of an expanding area. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future population projections suggest Westmead will add 3,211 inhabitants by 2041. Assuming current construction volumes persist, residential supply is positioned to satisfy this demand, establishing positive conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for expansion that outpaces current predictions.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Westmead, worth an estimated $15.4 billion. A further 113 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $82.4 billion. 30 are already under construction and 52 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 45 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include the Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, West Grove, the Western Tunnelling Package for Sydney Metro West, and West Grove Westmead, with key details provided below.
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Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment
Major NSW Government redevelopment program across the Westmead Health Precinct. The Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 has completed main works for the new 14-storey Wattle Paediatric Services Building, forecourt and car parking. Current precinct works include the $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex on Redbank Road, with construction underway, link bridge works progressing in 2026 and completion targeted for 2027. The precinct program also includes pathology, palliative care and specialist health infrastructure supporting Western Sydney.
West Grove
West Grove is a 100 million AUD mixed-use gateway development located directly opposite Westmead Train Station. The 14-storey precinct serves as an urban oasis within the Westmead Health and Innovation District, featuring a 108-room Vibe Hotel, a full-line Woolworths Metro, and four floors dedicated to A-grade healthcare and medical consulting suites. Additional amenities include a tavern, specialty retail, and a landscaped courtyard activated with restaurants and cafes.
Sydney Metro West - Western Tunnelling Package
The Sydney Metro West Western Tunnelling Package is part of the 24km Sydney Metro West underground railway doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The AUD $2.16 billion contract awarded to the Gamuda Australia and Laing O'Rourke Consortium covers nine kilometres of twin metro rail tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead, excavation of two new metro stations at Parramatta and Westmead, a stabling and maintenance facility at Clyde, and a precast segment manufacturing facility at Eastern Creek producing over 60,000 tunnel lining segments.TBM Betty completed the western tunnel drive, breaking through at Westmead Station in September 2025. Excavation works reached completion in December 2025, with remaining station civil and fitout works progressing ahead of the broader Sydney Metro West line opening.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 Redevelopment
The $659.1 million Stage 2 redevelopment of The Children's Hospital at Westmead delivered the 14-storey Paediatric Services Building, known as the 'Wattle Building'. Completed in early 2026, the facility includes expanded Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Units, a new Day Oncology centre, operating theatres, and a statewide burns unit. The project also featured the award-winning 1,250-space 'Dragonfly' car park, which utilizes 1,400 solar panels and features a facade designed by local Dharug artists. Following construction completion in January 2026, clinical services transitioned into the new building in late March 2026.
Westmead Health and Innovation District
As of April 2026, the precinct remains Australia's largest integrated health, research, and education hub. Key milestones reached in 2026 include the construction completion of the 659.1 million dollar Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2, which features a new 14-storey Paediatric Services Building transitioning to operation. Concurrent major works include the 540 million dollar Integrated Mental Health Complex (scheduled for 2027 completion) and the 780 million dollar Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, which achieved vertical construction status in early 2026.The district supports over 50,000 jobs and integrates four major medical research institutes.
NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at Westmead Hospital Precinct
The NSW Government has funded a $492 million NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at the Westmead Hospital Precinct. The project includes a new build for the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, major renewal of Westmead pathology laboratories, and an upgrade to NSW's only high security PC4 biocontainment laboratory. The hub is planned to support local and statewide clinical pathology, public health, medical research, digital diagnostics, genomics, pandemic preparedness, and specialist pathology services across NSW.
Bridge Place Westmead
Bridge Place is a high-density 'vertical village' development featuring two towers of 27 and 28 storeys. The project will deliver 549 residences, including 80 affordable housing units for key workers, a 1,000sqm public park, and communal rooftop terraces. Designed with a 'Connecting with Country' approach by GroupGSA, it aims to support the growing Westmead Health and Innovation Precinct.
Residential flat building with in-fill affordable housing - 93 Bridge Road, Westmead
State Significant Development SSD-80904224 for demolition of existing structures and construction of two 27-storey residential flat buildings in the Westmead Health and Innovation Precinct. The proposal includes 549 apartments, including 80 affordable housing apartments to be managed by a community housing provider, four basement levels with 441 car spaces, communal open space, landscaping, public domain works and a 1000 sqm public park. The NSW Planning Portal lists the application in assessment with current status More Information Required.
11,623 residents of Westmead are employed, from a labour force of 12,077. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 82.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Westmead has a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, and an estimated employment growth rate of 3.0% over the last year, according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 11,623 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.4% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and a workforce participation rate that is exceptionally high (82.0% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show that 51.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. The locality displays a clear specialization in the professional & technical sector, where its employment share is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 3.6% of the local workforce, compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. A ratio of 0.6 workers for every resident at the time of the Census points to a higher-than-average availability of local employment. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the 12 months ending March 2026 indicates that employment expanded by 3.0% and the labor force grew by 3.0%, while the unemployment rate remained stable. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a minor decline in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Westmead. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future trends. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents should rise by 7.7% over five years and 15.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Westmead is $2,144 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $974 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,040 a year against an average of $69,623. 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 ATO postcode-level data for the 2023 financial year, resident incomes in Westmead are slightly above the national average, with a median of $57,040 and an average of $69,623. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates suggest figures of approximately $62,927 for the median and $76,808 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Westmead are high, placing between the 74th and 76th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 39.3% of residents (7,131 people), which is consistent with the broader region where this group makes up 30.9%. High housing costs account for 17.7% of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 72nd percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Westmead had 5,850 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 15% detached houses and 76% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 70% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Westmead at the time of the last Census consisted of 15.0% separate houses and 85.0% alternative structures such as apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Westmead was lower than the Sydney metro average, standing at 9.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (19.8%) or renting (70.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $410 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, Westmead's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Westmead counted 5,850 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,412 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.0%, consisting of 41.5% couples with children, 20.5% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. The remaining 29.0% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 23.0% and group households at 6.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.3% of adults in Westmead hold a university qualification, including 35.6% with a bachelor degree and 26.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 7.1% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,822 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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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Westmead residents achieve higher levels of education than the general public, with 64.3% of those aged 15 and older holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of qualification positions the local workforce well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 26.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational education represents 15.0% of qualifications for residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificate-level courses (7.1%). Engagement in learning is high, with 34.2% of the local population enrolled in formal studies.
This group includes 11.6% attending primary schools, 8.2% in higher education, and 5.5% enrolled in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Westmead reaches 64 stops on 56 routes, timetabled for about 13,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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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Public transport options include 64 active stops in Westmead, offering a combination of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are served by 56 distinct routes, which accommodate 13,453 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 147 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas. Private cars remain the primary method of travel at 53%, while 25% of residents commute by train and 11% walk. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.5 cars, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents (51.4%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Public transport services run at an average frequency of 1,921 daily trips across all routes, which averages out to approximately 210 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.9% of residents in Westmead report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Westmead residents display favorable health statistics based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic illnesses. The frequency of typical health conditions is low across the general population, although it is higher than the national average within older, vulnerable age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 54% of the population (~9,882 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Diabetes and mental health concerns are the most prevalent medical conditions locally, affecting 4.5% and 4.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 82.9% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.1% of the population (1,832 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%. Older residents face some health difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
72.2% of Westmead residents were born overseas and 76.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (33.7%) and Chinese (7.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Westmead stands out as one of the most multicultural localities in Australia, with 76.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 72.2% born outside Australia. Hinduism is the most common religion, practiced by 47.8% of the local population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of family heritage, the three largest ancestry groups in Westmead are Indian at 33.7% (compared to a regional average of 3.6%), Other at 30.2% (compared to a regional average of 16.0%), and Chinese at 7.2%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Sri Lankan ancestry accounts for 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Lebanese stands at 2.0% (compared to 2.6%), and Korean represents 1.2% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Westmead is 34, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 34.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Westmead is 34 years, making it slightly younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (23.8%) and a lower proportion aged 55 to 64 (6.9%). The 25 to 34 cohort is also well above the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has grown from 9.6% to 10.4%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.0% to 11.7%, and the 35 to 44 age group fell from 22.8% to 21.6%.
Projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 55 to 64 age group expected to grow the fastest at 47%, adding 591 residents to reach a total of 1,844. Conversely, the number of residents in the 5 to 14 age group is projected to decline by 4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Westmead
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 12 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 — 418 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,555 at the 2021 Census → 18,146 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 (SAL14278). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.