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Campbell has an estimated 5,365 residents, up from 4,588 at the 2021 Census — a change of 777 people, or 16.9%. Growth has averaged 4.2% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 101 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 49.5% of that increase. That puts 1,698 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Campbell stands at approximately 5,365 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 777 residents (16.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,588 individuals. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,365 combined with 101 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,697 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical density observed across the country by AreaSearch. The 16.9% rate of growth since the 2021 census outstripped the state level of 8.3% as well as the broader SA4 region, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population growth.
This upward trajectory was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 49.5% of the total population increase during recent timeframes, though all other contributors including overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive gains. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each individual SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, and for any projections extending past 2032, age group growth percentages from the ACT Government's SA2 projections (using a 2022 baseline) are applied instead. Forward-looking demographic projections indicate a substantial increase in population that ranks within the highest quartile of statistical regions nationwide, with the locality projected to expand by 1,311 persons by 2041 when measured against the most recent annual ERP data, representing a cumulative rise of 24.4% over the 16 years.
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450 new dwellings have been approved in Campbell over the past five years, an average of 90 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 65 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Campbell averages approximately 90 residential building approvals annually, translating to a cumulative total of 450 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 15 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 2.2 new residents were added for every built dwelling, reflecting a solid level of demand that supports local property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $338,000, which is marginally above the regional benchmark and points toward a preference for higher-quality builds. Additionally, the region registered $6.6 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year, suggesting a relatively quiet commercial construction sector.
Compared to the wider Australian Capital Territory, Campbell demonstrates a somewhat high rate of construction activity, running 44.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which helps maintain a balance of buyer choices while supporting existing asset values, even though the pace of building has slowed in recent times. This volume is considerably above the national benchmark, highlighting strong confidence among developers. The composition of new developments stands at 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for medium and high-density builds provides more accessible entry points for buyers and holds appeal for downsizers, investors, and first-time home buyers. This pattern marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 47.0% houses, showing that vacant building sites are becoming scarcer while reflecting shifting lifestyle preferences and a demand for more varied, economical housing types. There are roughly 235 people per dwelling approval, indicating capacity for further development. Projecting forward, the population of Campbell is expected to rise by 1,311 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Given the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is projected to easily satisfy this demand, establishing favorable purchasing conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population expansion beyond current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Campbell, worth an estimated $1.11 billion. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15 billion. 22 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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, major works, and planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Australian War Memorial Redevelopment, the Campbell Neighbourhood Oval Upgrade, the UNSW Canberra City Campus - Stage 1, and the Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Australian War Memorial Redevelopment
A $500 million expansion of the Australian War Memorial to tell more modern stories of Australian service and sacrifice. The project increases exhibition space by 83 percent, adding approximately 10,000 square meters. Key components include a new Southern Entrance, the expansion of the Bean Building, and a new Anzac Hall linked to the main building by a glazed atrium.
Campbell Neighbourhood Oval Upgrade
This project involves major improvements to the Campbell Neighbourhood Oval, including upgraded irrigation and drainage systems, turf resurfacing, and the addition of community-focused sports facilities. The works are designed to enhance the playing surface for local sports clubs and ensure the oval remains a high-quality recreational asset for the Central Canberra region.
Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1)
A new 2,000-seat lyric theatre being constructed on Vernon Circle adjacent to The Playhouse as Stage 1 of the broader Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. Designed by Cox Architecture with Yerrabingin, Charcoalblue and Arcadia Landscape Architecture, the venue will enable Canberra to host large-scale musicals, ballet, opera and international productions for the first time. The auditorium features 1,000-seat stalls, a 500-seat circle and a 500-seat balcony with state-of-the-art acoustics. A $317 million contract was signed in December 2025 with Multiplex as builder; main construction commenced January 2026 with completion targeted for 2028.Refurbishment of the existing Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and Courtyard Studio will follow in subsequent stages.
Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park
Construction is underway on Light Rail Stage 2A, a 1.7 km extension of Canberra's light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park via London Circuit West. The project will add three stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park, include wire-free operation using onboard energy storage, deliver active travel and streetscape upgrades, and form the first stage of the broader Light Rail to Woden program. Stage 2B to Woden remains in planning and environmental approvals.
ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park)
A 1.7km extension of Canberras light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park. The project features three new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South, and Commonwealth Park, along with a new light rail bridge over Parkes Way. The system utilizes wire-free technology with on-board energy storage and incorporates green track sections featuring turf and succulent species to reduce noise and glare. As of April 2026, track laying is advancing on London Circuit and structural work on the Parkes Way bridge is nearing completion, with the line expected to be open for passengers in 2028.
Northbourne Village Stage 4
The final stage of the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, developed by JWLand. Stage 4 is a nine-storey hotel and serviced apartment building comprising 134 rooms. The facade responds to the adjacent heritage-listed Owen Flats. Parking for Stage 4 is provided within the basement of the adjacent Stage 3 building. The project completes a major urban renewal precinct along Northbourne Avenue, Canberra's inner-north gateway boulevard, adjacent to the light rail corridor. Construction was projected to commence in mid-2025.
Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1: ADFA Living-in Accommodation
A billion-dollar redevelopment at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) to replace aging living-in accommodation (LIA) facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for 100 supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It addresses critical health hazards such as mould while modernising the military education and training environment.
Crystalbrook Aurora
A 10-storey luxury hotel featuring 225 guest rooms and suites, a 300-seat flagship Japanese restaurant (Raku), and a level-10 rooftop dining venue. The development includes the Eleme Day Spa, a wellness floor with a pool, sauna, and gym, plus five conferencing spaces. As of early 2026, the project has topped out, with facade installation and interior fit-out underway toward a 2027 opening.
3,366 residents of Campbell are employed, from a labour force of 3,426. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 72.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,443, about 83% 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 in Campbell is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%, and a 1.0% growth in estimated employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, there are 3,366 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.3% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while the rate of workforce participation aligns closely with the territory average of 70.8%. According to Census data, a moderate 14.0% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration of employment in public administration & safety, with its share of workers reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 6.5% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 11.7% recorded across the Australian Capital Territory. The comparison between the Census working population and resident population indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers few employment options within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 1.0% and the overall labor force expand by 1.0%, keeping the unemployment rate essentially unchanged. In comparison, the broader Australian Capital Territory experienced a 0.3% rise in employment, a 1.1% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future demand trends in Campbell can be analyzed using the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These forecasts, which look ahead five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce composition to estimate future employment trajectories. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary widely by sector. Aligning these industry-specific trends with the local employment structure suggests that Campbell's employment could increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization purposes and does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
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Median household income in Campbell is $3,048 a week (about $158,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,592 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $85,834 a year against an average of $104,122. 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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The Campbell SA2 area has a median taxpayer income of $85,834 and an average taxpayer income of $104,122, according to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, contrasting with the median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates suggest incomes would be roughly $94,795 for the median and $114,992 for the average as of March 2026.
Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Campbell are elevated, placing the area between the 97th and 98th percentiles nationally. Looking at the income distribution, the largest segment consists of 36.5% of local taxpayers (1,958 people) earning in the $4000+ category, which differs from the metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common at 34.3%. A substantial 50.7% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to high levels of affluence that support local business activity. Once housing expenses are paid, residents keep 87.9% of their income, indicating high disposable income, and the suburb's SEIFA index ranking places it in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Campbell had 1,838 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 41% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing composition in Campbell consisted of 47.4% detached houses and 52.7% other housing types, such as townhouses, semi-detached properties, and apartments, compared to the wider Australian Capital Territory which consists of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Campbell was higher than the territory average at 33.1%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (32.7%) or occupied by tenants (34.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,400, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average, while the median weekly rent was $550, compared to territory averages of $2,080 and $450.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Campbell are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Campbell counted 1,838 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,149 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 31% 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 61.8%, consisting of couples with children at 25.0%, couples without children at 31.2%, and single-parent households at 4.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.2%, with single-person households making up 30.9% and group households representing 7.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
65.6% of adults in Campbell hold a university qualification, including 33.1% with a bachelor degree and 25.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 7.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 908 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,140 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 in Campbell is higher than national and regional benchmarks, with 65.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualification prepares the local population well for employment in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 25.1% and graduate diplomas at 7.4%. Technical and vocational training accounts for 14.4% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 7.0% and certificates at 7.4%.
Enrollment in education is high in the area, with 33.2% of residents currently studying. This student population includes 14.3% attending tertiary institutions, 7.2% enrolled in primary schools, and 7.0% participating in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Campbell reaches 37 stops on 165 routes, timetabled for about 9,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network shows 37 active bus stops operating in Campbell. These stops service 165 different routes, supporting a total of 9,882 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is high, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop being 160 meters. Because Campbell is mostly a residential suburb, the majority of commuters travel outside the area for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 65%, while 16% of residents walk and 9% cycle. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.2 cars per dwelling.
Additionally, 14.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. The average frequency of service across all routes is 1,411 daily trips, which translates to approximately 267 weekly trips per stop.
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72.6% of residents in Campbell report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 73.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Campbell show positive outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with low rates of common illnesses across all demographic groups. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 73% of the population (3,921 people). This is higher than the 62.4% rate in the Australian Capital Territory and the national average of 55.7%. The most frequently reported health issues in the suburb are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.3% and 7.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.6% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health outcomes. The suburb has 17.2% of its population aged 65 and over (922 people), which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 14.3%. Seniors in Campbell report positive health outcomes, with rankings that align with the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Campbell is largely Australian-born, at 76.5% of residents, with 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.8%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Campbell shows higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 23.5% of its residents born outside of Australia and 15.2% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, followed by 40.3% of the population. The most distinct variance from regional averages is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.7% of the population, compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ethnic ancestry based on parents' birthplace, the three most common backgrounds in Campbell are English at 26.8% of the population, Australian at 22.5%, and Irish at 11.1%.
Additionally, there are specific differences in the representation of other ancestries: Welsh background is represented at 0.9% in Campbell compared to 0.6% in the region, French background is at 0.8% compared to 0.5%, and Russian background is at 0.5% compared to 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Campbell is 38. 34.0% 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 Campbell is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the territory, Campbell has a higher percentage of residents aged 55 to 64 (11.9%) but a lower share of children aged 5 to 14 (7.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has risen from 17.2% to 19.1%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.7% to 12.5% and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 8.8% to 7.7%.
Demographic models project that Campbell's age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow the most at 34%, adding 227 residents to reach a total of 897.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Campbell
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 SA2 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 6 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 — 101 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,588 at the 2021 Census → 5,365 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 (801051124). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.