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Civic has an estimated 5,361 residents, up from 4,835 at the 2021 Census — a change of 526 people, or 10.9%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 300 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.2% of that increase. That puts 3,749 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch, Civic had a population of 5,361 as of May 2026, which represents a rise of 526 individuals or 10.9% compared to the 2021 Census figure of 4,835. The current estimate combines the ABS resident population of 5,361 recorded as of June 2025 with 300 newly validated addresses added after the Census date. This population translates to a density of 3,749 persons per square kilometer, ranking Civic in the upper quartile among national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 10.9% increase since the 2021 census outpaced both the state average of 8.3% and the SA4 region, establishing Civic as a leading growth area.
Overseas migration accounted for roughly 94.2% of the population gains in recent periods, serving as the main driver of demographic expansion. AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. For any SA2 localities omitted from this dataset, as well as for the period after 2032, the age cohort growth projections from the ACT Government's SA2 forecasts (using a 2022 base year) are employed. Looking ahead to future population shifts, the area is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, the population is anticipated to grow by 6,948 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 129.6% over the 16-year timeframe.
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332 new dwellings have been approved in Civic over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Civic has recorded approximately 66 new residential approvals on an annual basis, translating to 332 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25) and 0 in FY-26 so far. With an average of only 0.8 new residents moving in per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming supply is keeping pace with or outpacing demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing capacity for population gains beyond current projections, while new dwellings carry an average build value of $319,000—slightly above regional averages—pointing to a focus on quality builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $411.8 million have been logged during this financial year, indicating substantial corporate investment locally. Civic exhibits comparable per capita construction activity to the Australian Capital Territory, maintaining a balanced market in line with nearby regions, although building activity has stepped up recently. The current volume stands significantly above the national benchmark, demonstrating high developer confidence in the local market. Additionally, recent residential construction has consisted entirely of medium and high-density formats. This concentration on denser housing options provides more budget-friendly entry points and caters to downsizers, property investors, and first-time home buyers. Future projections indicate that Civic will gain 6,948 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). If local construction rates persist at current levels, the supply of housing may fall short of population gains, potentially escalating buyer competition and fostering stronger price appreciation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Civic, worth an estimated $2.6 billion. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.1 billion. 25 are already under construction and 34 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 policies influence regional development. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects expected to impact the local area. Key projects include ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park), Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1), Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park, and Crystalbrook Aurora, with details provided on those of high relevance.
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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.
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.
City Hill Mixed-Use Precinct
A transformative urban renewal project south-west of City Hill comprising six distinct buildings. The precinct includes 502 residential dwellings (76 affordable), a striking 5-star hybrid timber hotel, an A-grade commercial office building (One City Hill), and an activated ground floor retail hub with cafes and a supermarket. At its heart is a large urban park designed to integrate with the future Canberra light rail expansion and the city's civic fabric.
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.
ACT Stormwater Network Improvements Program
The ACT Government's rolling stormwater network improvement program, managed by the City and Environment Directorate (formerly Transport Canberra and City Services). The program delivers bioswales, constructed wetlands, retarding basins, gross pollutant traps, upgraded drainage pipes and channels across Canberra to reduce flood risk and improve water quality flowing into the Murrumbidgee River. Active project areas include Hall Village (Development Application anticipated mid-2026), Kippax Group Centre and Narrabundah. The Belconnen Oval Wetland at Lake Ginninderra was completed in April 2025 at a cost of $4 million.The program aligns with the ACT Water Strategy 2025-2045.
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.
Turner Build-to-Rent
Canberra's first privately delivered build-to-rent development, situated on a 7,070sqm site on Northbourne Avenue adjacent to the light rail line. Cedar Pacific is delivering approximately 306 apartments across three buildings of 8-9 storeys arranged around a central landscaped courtyard. The project includes a 15% affordable rental component (40-plus dwellings managed by a community housing provider at less than 75% of market rent). Amenities include a rooftop pool, premium gym, cinema, co-working space, residents lounge, private dining room, outdoor BBQ and basement parking.The development is targeting a 5-star Green Star rating with timber construction and all-electric operation.
3,726 residents of Civic are employed, from a labour force of 3,832. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 74.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 25,647, about 4.8 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Civic is characterized by a highly qualified labor force with a substantial concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.8%, and a 0.8% estimated rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 3,726 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.3% lower than the 4.1% rate recorded across the Australian Capital Territory, while workforce participation is standard at 74.9% (relative to 70.8% in the Australian Capital Territory). Census responses indicate a moderate 13.6% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors of employment for local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and accommodation & food. The locality displays a distinct specialization in the accommodation & food sector, where the employment proportion is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a minor footprint, accounting for 6.5% of local employment compared to 11.7% across the region. With 8.3 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.8% and the labor force expanded by 1.1%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, the Australian Capital Territory registered employment growth of 0.3%, labor force growth of 1.1%, and an unemployment rate rise of 0.7 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide further context on potential future demand in Civic. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment mix to project growth paths. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although the rates of growth vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Civic suggests local employment should expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Civic is $2,232 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,076 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,588 a year against an average of $102,122. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 Civic SA2 registers a median taxpayer income of $72,588 and an average of $102,122, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures sit in the highest percentile nationwide, contrasting with the median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981 in the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $80,166 for the median and $112,784 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Civic are all elevated, ranking between the 80th and 84th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show the largest cohort consists of 39.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (2,133 residents), reflecting regional patterns where 34.3% fall into this bracket. A significant concentration of high earners (34.3% earning more than $3,000/week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity in the community. Elevated housing costs account for 19.8% of income, though strong earnings keep disposable income in the 74th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls into the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Civic had 1,796 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 100% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Civic at the latest Census consisted of 0.0% standalone houses and 100.0% other dwelling types (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative accommodation), compared to the Australian Capital Territory where houses made up 63.3% and other dwellings accounted for 36.7%. The level of home ownership in Civic was lower than the Australian Capital Territory average, standing at 15.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (21.4%) or renters (62.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Australian Capital Territory average at $1,950, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $550, compared to $2,080 and $450 in the Australian Capital Territory.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Civic are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Civic counted 1,796 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,991 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 6% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 45.0% of the total, consisting of 5.9% couples with children, 35.5% couples without children, and 2.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 55.0%, with single-person households at 44.5% and group households at 10.3%. The median household size of 1.7 residents is smaller than the average of 2.5 in the Australian Capital Territory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.5% of adults in Civic hold a university qualification, including 33.3% with a bachelor degree and 24.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 6.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in Civic is substantially higher than broader benchmarks, with 61.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of qualifications positions the area well for knowledge-driven employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (24.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational qualifications account for 11.7% of educational achievements for those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (5.6%) and certificates (6.1%). Participation in education is high, with 50.3% of local residents enrolled in study.
This population includes 44.3% in tertiary education, 1.2% in primary schooling, and 1.1% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Civic reaches 40 stops on 143 routes, timetabled for about 10,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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 infrastructure in Civic includes 40 active stops, providing a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are serviced by 143 routes, which together provide 10,375 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is high, with residents living an average of 180 meters from the nearest stop. The car is the primary mode of travel for 39% of commuting residents, while 37% walk and 15% use the bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.4 cars per dwelling, lower than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 13.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Service frequency averages 1,482 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 259 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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77.1% of residents in Civic report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 1.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.3% 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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Health outcomes in Civic are strong, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease prevalence, with low rates of common health conditions across all age groups and a high level of private health insurance, covering approximately 72% of the population (3,876 people). This compares to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.8 and 7.5% of residents, respectively, while 77.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 70.2% in the Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age residents show high levels of health and low chronic disease rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 6.8% of the population (365 people), which is lower than the 14.3% average in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes for seniors are strong, with national rankings higher than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.9% of Civic residents were born overseas and 42.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.0%) and English (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Civic shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 42.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 49.9% born overseas. The most common religion is Christianity, accounting for 23.4% of residents. The most pronounced overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.2% in the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestry, defined by the country of birth of parents, the three largest groups in Civic are Chinese at 19.0% of the population (higher than the regional average of 4.2%), English at 19.0%, and Australian at 16.2% (lower than the regional average of 23.0%).
Other differences in representation include Korean at 1.8% of Civic (compared to 0.6% regionally), Indian at 3.7% (compared to 3.3%), and Russian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Civic is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 66.4% 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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Civic's median age of 27 years is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and the national average of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Civic has a higher proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 (35.0%) and fewer aged 5 - 14 (2.9%). The proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 is higher than the national average of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 30.0% to 31.4% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 1.6% to 2.9%.
In contrast, the 15 to 24 cohort decreased from 37.4% to 35.0% and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 7.3% to 5.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to shifts, with the 15 to 24 age group projected to grow by 2,092 people (111%) from 1,877 to 3,970.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Civic
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 7 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 — 300 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,835 at the 2021 Census → 5,361 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 (801051053). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.