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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. 298 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Civic stands at roughly 5,361 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 526 people (10.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,835 people. This demographic update draws on an ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,361 as of June 2025 alongside 298 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With these numbers, population density reaches 3,749 persons per square kilometer, ranking the locality in the top quartile of areas nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader Australian Capital Territory benchmark (8.5%) and the SA4 region, Civic's 10.9% post-2021 census surge highlights its role as a regional growth hotspot.
The primary catalyst for this local expansion was overseas migration, generating about 94.2% of recent net demographic additions. Forecast modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline data) across each SA2. Where locations lack coverage or for horizons beyond 2032, figures apply ACT Government SA2 age cohort growth projections based on 2022. Looking forward, the precinct is slated for exceptional expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of national areas, with expectations of adding 6,848 persons to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP population figures, culminating in a cumulative gain of 127.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
332 new dwellings have been approved in Civic over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That is 12.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Civic have tracked at roughly 66 new homes yearly, totaling 332 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because only 0.8 people per year moved in per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), ongoing construction has matched or exceeded local absorption, expanding purchaser choices and laying the groundwork for population gains beyond current forecasts, with typical construction value averaging $319,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, $411.8 million in commercial building approvals was lodged during this financial year, reflecting substantial local corporate and retail investment.
Relative to Australian Capital Territory overall, Civic logs a 10.0% lower per-capita construction rate, positioning it in the 2nd percentile across the country, which constrains buyer alternatives while bolstering interest in existing stock. Nevertheless, this building pace substantially exceeds national benchmarks, indicating elevated developer confidence across the suburb. Notably, every newly approved residence has been an attached townhouse or apartment unit. Such high-density construction offers accessible price points catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. Longer-term demographic projections indicate that Civic will gain 6,848 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should residential development maintain its existing pace, the available housing pipeline may lag behind incoming population growth, creating intensified market competition among buyers and putting upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 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 economic and property performance is substantially shaped by transport enhancements, public works, and planning developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 29 major infrastructure initiatives poised to influence the district. Prominent 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 key details provided below.
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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 74.0%. 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 features an educated resident workforce characterized by a solid concentration of professional service roles, a low jobless figure of 2.8%, and estimated yearly job growth of 0.8%. Records from March 2026 show 3,726 residents participating in active employment, keeping the local unemployment rate 1.3% below the Australian Capital Territory mark of 4.1%, alongside an active labor participation rate of 74.0% (compared to 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory). Census figures indicated that 13.6% of employed locals conducted their work from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at that time.
The primary employment fields among local workers are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and accommodation & food. Specialization is particularly elevated in accommodation & food, where the local worker proportion reaches 2.0 times the broader regional rate. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for a smaller footprint, capturing 6.5% locally versus the 11.7% regional baseline. Operating as a major regional employment center, the suburb registered 8.3 workers for every resident at the Census, drawing a substantial commuter influx from neighboring suburbs. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.8% alongside a 1.1% increase in the labor pool, which elevated the local unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Across Australian Capital Territory, employment rose by 0.3%, the labor force grew by 1.1%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.7 percentage points. Sector forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment demand in Civic across five- and ten-year horizons when weighted against the suburb's existing industry mix. Across the country, aggregate workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectory varies widely. Applying these industry growth rates to Civic's industry structure suggests local employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (a basic weighted projection presented for illustrative context that excludes localized population changes).
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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ATO taxpayer records at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the Civic SA2 median taxpayer earnings at $72,588, with an average figure of $102,122. These numbers place the area in the top percentile nationally, surpassing the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in 10.44% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current modeled estimates stand at approximately $80,166 (median) and $112,784 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics, Census income levels rank between the 80th and 84th percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 39.8% (amounting to 2,133 individuals) generate weekly wages in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the wider metropolitan proportion of 34.3%. High-income earners are also well represented, with 34.3% receiving over $3,000 weekly, highlighting significant local spending capacity. Residential shelter expenses account for 19.8% of income, yet robust earnings position disposable income in the 74th percentile, supporting a 7th decile SEIFA income standing.
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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Census records reveal that Civic's residential building mix consisted of no standalone houses and 100.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwelling forms), contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory balance of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Civic was 15.8%, trailing the broader Australian Capital Territory rate, while remaining homes were mortgaged (21.4%) or tenanted (62.8%). The typical monthly mortgage payment was $1,950 compared to the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of $2,080, while median weekly rent stood at $550 against $450 across Australian Capital Territory.
At the national level, local mortgage obligations sit above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents notably exceed the countrywide median 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 units constitute 45.0% of local living arrangements, consisting of 35.5% couples without children, 5.9% couples with children, and 2.9% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 55.0%, split between single-person dwellings at 44.5% and shared group households at 10.3%. The suburb's median household size of 1.7 people sits below the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
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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Tertiary attainment among Civic residents ranks well above regional and national standards, with 61.5% of people aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% throughout the SA4 region. This high concentration of qualified individuals creates strong foundations for knowledge-sector employment. The most common credentials are bachelor degrees at 33.3%, postgraduate awards at 24.0%, and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational qualifications account for 11.7% of credentials among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (5.6%) and certificates (6.1%). Participation in study is exceptionally high, with 50.3% of the resident population attending an educational institution.
This group is dominated by tertiary students at 44.3%, alongside 1.2% in primary schooling and 1.1% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Civic reaches 36 stops on 139 routes, timetabled for about 9,600 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 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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An assessment of public transit shows 36 active transit stops across Civic covering train, lightrail and buses networks. These interchanges are linked to 139 individual routes that provide 9,615 weekly passenger trips. Public connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 193 meters to the nearest transport stop. As an outbound commuter precinct, private vehicles account for 39% of journeys to work, while 37% walk and 15% commute by bus. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.4 per dwelling, and 13.6% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 1,373 trips per day, which translates to roughly 267 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and illness prevalence indicate strong health profiles across Civic, marked by a minimal presence of common ailments across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by roughly 72% of the population (3,876 people). This exceeds the 62.4% figure for Australian Capital Territory as well as the Australian national rate of 55.7%. The primary reported chronic ailments within the suburb are mental health conditions and asthma, recorded among 10.8 and 7.5% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.1% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Australian Capital Territory rate of 70.2%.
Working-age adults display favorable health with low chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 6.6% of the population (352 people), below the 14.2% proportion across Australian Capital Territory, with senior health indicators outperforming nationwide averages.
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 displays broad cultural diversity, with 49.9% of residents born abroad and 42.7% using a non-English language in their domestic environment. Christianity is the primary reported religion, representing 23.4% of the population. The most prominent positive divergence from broader territory figures is observed in Judaism, which encompasses 0.4% of local residents versus 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding reported parentage and ancestry, the three largest backgrounds in Civic are Chinese at 19.0% (substantially above the 4.2% regional level), English at 19.0%, and Australian at 16.2% (below the 23.0% regional proportion).
Other notable cultural groups show distinct local concentrations, including Korean ancestry at 1.8% (versus 0.6% regionally), Indian at 3.7% (versus 3.3%), and Russian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Civic is 26, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 70.6% 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 local age profile is heavily concentrated among young, childless adults. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 place 43.9% of the local population in the children and young adults (0 - 24) group, compared to 31.4% throughout Australian Capital Territory, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) comprise 8.1% locally versus 21.5% across the territory. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 26, slightly down from 27 at the 2021 Census, sitting 9 years lower than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and well under the national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census has occurred in the middle aged and young retiree cohorts, dropping from 13.0% to an estimated 8.1% of locals. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast for young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), projected to increase by 2,831 residents (128%) to 5,049, while the quickest percentage rise is expected among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), surging 200% to 1,060.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 298 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801051053). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.