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The median house price in Woodcroft (NSW) is $1.01m, with units at $914k. House values have moved 2.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Woodcroft (NSW) has an estimated 6,613 residents. That puts 3,913 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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In the suburb of Woodcroft (NSW), the population is estimated at around 6,613 as of May 2026, which is based on an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents an addition of 16 people (0.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 6,597 people. The estimate is derived from a resident count of 6,604 computed by AreaSearch using the latest ERP release from the ABS in June 2025 alongside an additional 7 validated new addresses registered after the Census date.
With this population level, the local density stands at 3,913 persons per square kilometer, placing the area within the highest 10% of all national locations analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land. The main driver of population growth in recent times was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 66.0% of the overall population increases. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch adopts the ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, while relying on the NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by the former. Projections for the years 2032 to 2041 incorporate age group growth rates taken from these aggregations. Looking ahead, population growth in the suburb of Woodcroft (NSW) is expected to align with the lower quartile of statistical areas nationally, with projections pointing to an increase of 132 persons by 2041, which equates to a total rise of 1.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
49 new dwellings have been approved in Woodcroft (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled for the local area, Woodcroft averages approximately 9 dwelling approvals annually, summing to an estimated 49 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, a single approval has been logged. Because the population has been contracting, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local demand, fostering a balanced marketplace with healthy choice for buyers, with newly constructed homes averaging a value of $343,000. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $5.4 million this financial year, underscoring that the area is overwhelmingly residential.
Compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, the volume of development in Woodcroft is extremely low, sitting 75.0% below the regional per capita average. This minimal volume of new builds generally supports demand and valuations for the existing housing stock. The level of activity is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and hinting at potential planning limits. Detached houses comprise 80.0% of the new projects, while townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 20.0%, preserving a classic suburban feel that favors buyers looking for spacious family homes. The ratio of residents to each home approval stands at roughly 1890 people, pointing to a well-established property market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Woodcroft will add 123 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing should easily satisfy demand, creating advantageous terms for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion that outpaces current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Woodcroft (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woodcroft (NSW), worth an estimated $764 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.9 billion. 14 are already under construction and 20 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 infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments play a critical role in shaping the performance of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Among these, the Richmond Road Upgrade M7 to Townson Road, the Crawford Public Preschool, the 15 Cross Street Child Care Centre, and the Tallawong Reserve and Rosenthal Park Project are highlighted as some of the most significant undertakings.
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Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA
A NSW Government funded portfolio of 14 transformational community infrastructure projects across the Blacktown local government area, totalling around 239 million dollars. The program (formerly known as WestInvest) is administered by the NSW Premier's Department and delivered by Blacktown City Council, with The APP Group engaged as program manager. Headline projects include the 77.2 million dollar Blacktown Aquatic Centre upgrade (new indoor 50 metre pool, indoor 25 metre learn-to-swim pool, refurbished outdoor 50 metre pool, gymnasium and cafe), the 40.6 million dollar Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Renewal, the 39.9 million dollar Blacktown City Arts and Cultural Centre, the 35.8 million dollar Seven Hills Portal Community Resource Hub, the 26.8 million dollar Revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, the 25.4 million dollar PCYC Mount Druitt Police and Community Youth Centre, the 19.5 million dollar First Nations Cultural Hub, plus reserve embellishments at Tallawong, Rosenthal Park and Ashley Brown Reserve North, local traffic and green space programs, and the refurbishment of Richard Johnson Anglican School Hall.Several projects are in design development with construction tendering through a five-year contractor panel established in 2025; major works including the Blacktown Aquatic Centre are scheduled to start in early 2026 with completion of headline projects through 2027 and 2028.
Richmond Road Upgrade M7 to Townson Road
Major road upgrade widening 2.2km of Richmond Road to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road, Marsden Park. Features include a new flyover bridge from the M7 Rooty Hill Road North off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek with pedestrian and bike path, intersection upgrades at three locations, and a 4-metre wide shared pedestrian and cycling path on the western side. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments to ease congestion for over 89,000 daily vehicles and support growth in the North West Growth Area.Major construction commenced January 2026 with contractor Gamuda DTI joint venture.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan
The Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan (WSIP) is a joint Australian and NSW Government 4.4 billion dollar road investment program delivering major upgrades across Western Sydney to support population growth and the opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport in late 2026. The flagship M12 Motorway, linking the M7 Motorway to The Northern Road and providing direct airport access, opened to traffic on 14 March 2026, though the M7-M12 interchange section remains under construction and is due to open later in 2026.Other WSIP components including The Northern Road, Bringelly Road, Werrington Arterial Road and the Glenbrook intersection upgrade are complete, while the 200 million dollar Local Roads Package continues to fund minor works across seven Western Sydney councils, with several Round 4 projects still in construction or design.
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2
The Stage 2 expansion transforms Blacktown Hospital into a major metropolitan facility while upgrading Mount Druitt Hospital. This $1.1 billion project includes a new clinical services building at Blacktown with an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, and ICU. A fast-tracked $120 million 'Additional Beds' component is currently under construction to deliver 60 new acute inpatient beds (30 per campus) by late 2026 to address Western Sydney's growing healthcare demand.
Crawford Public Preschool
Construction is underway for a new public preschool at Crawford Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 New Public Preschools program. The facility will include 2 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, administration and staff facilities, and accommodate up to 40 children per day. Completion remains scheduled for Day 1, Term 1 2027. Richard Crookes Construction is delivering the project with BKA Architecture as architect.
Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre
A $4.5 million community neighbourhood centre rebuilt by Blacktown City Council following the deliberate burning of the original building in 2015. Designed by Carter Williamson Architects, the facility features a signature undulating roofline and sits within the parklands surrounding Woodcroft Lake. The centre includes a main hall for 200 people with a commercial kitchen, a multipurpose community room, office spaces, internal courtyard, and a central foyer. It serves around 12,000 residents from Woodcroft and surrounding suburbs and acts as the home of the annual Woodcroft Festival.Opened in 2019.
Dara Blacktown
Contemporary five-level apartment development offering 67 affordable apartments including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations with limited garden apartments featuring private courtyards. Located in the heart of Blacktown's transformation, just 100 metres from Blacktown Train Station and Westpoint Shopping Centre.
Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect
Sydney Water is investigating a proposed purified recycled water scheme at the Quakers Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility, including a new purified recycled water treatment plant, a transfer pipeline to Prospect Reservoir, and blending infrastructure at Prospect Reservoir. The plant would use ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet advanced oxidation and chlorination before the water is blended with dam water and treated again at Prospect Water Filtration Plant. The project is intended to improve Greater Sydney's climate resilience, reduce reliance on rainfall and ocean outfalls, and help secure long-term drinking water supply for population growth.
3,947 residents of Woodcroft (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,163. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 74.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,736, 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.4% over the prior year, based on regional statistical data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,947, while the local unemployment rate was 1.1% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is particularly elevated, reaching 74.3% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. According to Census records, a substantial 40.2% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdown policies.
Local workers are primarily employed in healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and the transport, postal, and warehousing sector. The transport, postal, and warehousing sector has a particularly strong concentration, employing residents at 1.7 times the average rate for the region. On the other hand, the professional and technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 7.5% of employment locally compared to 11.5% regionally. The comparison between the working Census population and the resident population indicates that this predominantly residential locality provides relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the surrounding region indicates that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, employment grew by 1.4% and the total labor force expanded by 0.8%, which led to a 0.6 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate experienced a minor reduction. Future demand patterns in Woodcroft can be further understood through the national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local industry profiles to project future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations across different industries. Weighting these projections against the local industry distribution suggests that employment among residents could rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not incorporate specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woodcroft (NSW) is $2,461 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $861 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,454 a year against an average of $69,224. 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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Woodcroft are slightly above the national average. The median taxpayer income is $61,454 and the average taxpayer income is $69,224, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $67,796 for the median and $76,368 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show that weekly household incomes are exceptionally high, ranking in the 89th percentile ($2,461 weekly), whereas individual personal income sits lower in the 61st percentile.
The local earnings profile is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which accounts for 36.1% of residents (2,387 people), aligning closely with the broader region where 30.9% of earners fall into this category. A notable 37.5% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to pockets of affluence that stimulate the local economy. Housing expenses consume 14.8% of income, and strong earnings place residents in the 89th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodcroft (NSW) had 1,933 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,275 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. 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 latest Census, the housing mix in Woodcroft consisted of 78.7% freestanding houses and 21.3% other formats such as semi-detached homes and apartments, differing from the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was identical to the Sydney metropolitan average at 28.5%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (50.6%) or occupied by tenants (20.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan Sydney average at $2,275, while the median weekly rent was identical to the metropolitan rate at $470, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Woodcroft are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodcroft (NSW) counted 1,933 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is heavily dominated by families, which account for 89.6% of all households. This group is composed of couples with children at 58.0%, couples without children at 20.9%, and single-parent households at 9.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 10.4% of the total, consisting of single-person households at 8.6% and group shared households at 2.1%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.9% of adults in Woodcroft (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 32.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 279 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education among Woodcroft residents is well above regional and national figures, with 44.9% of those aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the local community well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational education accounts for 23.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificate courses at 13.0%.
Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 29.1% of the population currently undertaking formal studies. This participant group is distributed across primary education at 8.1%, secondary education at 7.8%, and tertiary programs at 7.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woodcroft (NSW) reaches 28 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the suburb of Woodcroft (NSW) include 28 active stops, which are served by various bus routes. There are 11 distinct routes running through these stops, which support 1,276 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 191 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 81%, followed by train travel at 13%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.7 vehicles per household, which is above the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, at 40.2%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions. Across all transit lines, the frequency of service averages 182 journeys daily, which corresponds to approximately 45 trips per week for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.0% of residents in Woodcroft (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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Data on health outcomes reveals excellent results for Woodcroft residents, with AreaSearch tracking low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic diseases across all age cohorts. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is quite high, covering approximately 54% of the population (~3,590 people), compared to an average of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Diabetes and asthma were identified as the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 7.9% and 6.1% of the population, respectively, while 76.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, displaying low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.9% of the local population (1,117 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. The health status of these senior residents is particularly positive, with national benchmarks matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
60.2% of Woodcroft (NSW) residents were born overseas and 64.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Filipino (23.3%) and Indian (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Woodcroft ranks as one of the most multicultural localities nationally, with 64.3% of the population using a language other than English at home and 60.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 56.9% of residents. The most notable religious concentration is Hinduism, which is practiced by 14.7% of the population, a figure significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Looking at ancestral background based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in Woodcroft are Other at 25.6% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Filipino at 23.3%, which is far above the metropolitan average of 2.0%, and Indian at 14.1%, which is also much higher than the regional rate of 3.6%.
There are also distinct differences in other ancestral groups, with Spanish ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Maltese at 1.3% (compared to 1.0%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodcroft (NSW) is 38. 28.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Woodcroft is 38 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney median of 37 years and identical to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woodcroft has a larger share of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (11.6%) but fewer people in the 25 - 34 age range (13.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.7% to 4.5%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 10.4% to 11.6%, while the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 11.7% to 10.7%.
By 2041, the age structure is projected to undergo significant changes. This shift is led by the 75 to 84 age cohort, which is expected to expand by 65% (193 people), growing from 297 to 491. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and over representing 82% of all projected population growth, while declines are forecast for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodcroft (NSW)
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 May 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,597 at the 2021 Census → 6,613 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 (SAL14399). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.