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Moncrieff has an estimated 6,031 residents, up from 5,310 at the 2021 Census — a change of 721 people, or 13.6%. Growth has averaged 4.4% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 60.5% of that increase. That puts 3,141 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 demographic findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Moncrieff stands at roughly 6,031 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 721 people (13.6%) over the 5,310 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such adjustments are derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 6,031 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 36 validated new addresses tracked after the census milestone. With this demographic scale, the locality records a population density of 3,141 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top quartile among nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing the broader territory (8.5%) and the surrounding SA4 region, Moncrieff's 13.6% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a key regional growth driver. Internal natural increase formed the primary component of this expansion, accounting for roughly 60.5% of overall additions in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from both overseas migration and interstate migration. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 using 2022 as baseline data. For locations lacking this coverage, or extending beyond 2032, age-tier trajectories from ACT Government SA2 models with a 2022 starting point are applied. Future outlooks indicate substantial expansion that ranks in the upper quartile across Australian statistical boundaries, with the district projected to expand by 2,035 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 33.7% across the 16 years.
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44 new dwellings have been approved in Moncrieff over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 permits in Moncrieff have averaged roughly 8 dwellings annually, generating 44 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an influx averaging 26.8 new residents per year against each completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local demand substantially outstrips new building volume, commonly driving price growth and intense buyer interest, while newly erected stock registers an average construction value of $433,000—exceeding regional benchmarks and highlighting premium construction standards. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $3.1 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential landscape.
Moncrieff demonstrates markedly subdued building volumes when set against Australian Capital Territory (trailing the regional per-capita norm by 81.0%). Such limited addition of new stock generally bolsters buyer appetite and values across established homes. This pace also registers below national averages, reflecting neighborhood consolidation alongside potential planning constraints. Recent approvals comprise 22.0% detached houses and 78.0% medium and high-density housing. This emphasis on higher-density configurations creates accessible price points catering to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Diverging from the prevailing property mix (presently 55.0% houses), this pattern indicates shrinking greenfield reserves alongside shifting lifestyle demands and affordability factors. The district records approximately 5972 people per dwelling approval, confirming an established residential environment. Projections indicate Moncrieff will add 2,035 residents through to 2041 (derived from current AreaSearch quarterly analytics). Under prevailing building volumes, residential completions could fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying purchasing competition and underpinning upward price momentum.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Moncrieff, worth an estimated $380 million. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.88 billion. 9 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and education & training. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major civic developments, and urban planning initiatives play a crucial role in local progress. AreaSearch has highlighted 13 key local projects expected to shape the district. Notable initiatives include North Gungahlin Health Centre, Aunty Agnes Shea High School, Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), and Casey Emergency Services Station, with relevant developments outlined below.
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Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre)
New regional tennis hub featuring 10 full-size ITF standard courts, 2 Hot Shots courts for junior development, a hitting wall, pavilion with female-friendly change rooms, LED lighting for night play, accessible pathways, and a 33-vehicle carpark. The facility supports diverse programs including Hot Shots, cardio tennis, school programs, and competitive leagues for all ages and abilities. Joint funding of $9.934 million from the ACT Government and $400,000 from Tennis ACT and Tennis Australia. Construction commenced September 2025 by Complex Co.Tennis ACT and affiliated clubs will operate and maintain the facility.
Gold Creek Homestead Precinct
An $80 million intergenerational precinct comprising the restoration of the historic 1860s Gold Creek Homestead and a major expansion of The Grove Ngunnawal retirement village. The project includes 45 premium independent living villas, featuring Australia's first retirement 'Passive House' pilot for ultra-low energy consumption. The restored Homestead officially reopened in March 2026 as a multipurpose community hub. Construction continues on a co-located 124-bed residential aged care facility by Arcare, featuring a three-storey design with a cafe, wellness gym, and cinema, targeted for completion in late 2026 or early 2027.
North Gungahlin Health Centre
A new community health centre planned for a 2.4-hectare greenfield site on Kingsland Parade in Casey, close to Casey Market Town and public transport. The centre will offer free preventative health services, treatment for chronic disease, and a strong focus on child and family services for the growing North Gungahlin community. It will be staffed by a multidisciplinary team of nurses, allied health workers and visiting medical professionals, complementing existing nurse-led Walk-in Centres and the Gungahlin Community Health Centre.The wider precinct will also include a new indoor sports facility and a co-located ACTAS Ambulance and Fire Station. Funded through the 2024-25 ACT Budget at 21.72 million dollars, with detailed design underway and the development application stage expected to follow in 2025.
Casey Emergency Services Station
New emergency services station planned for Casey in West Gungahlin to support ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue operations. ACT Government information says investigation and concept design have progressed, with the station intended to improve emergency services access and response times for the growing Gungahlin region. The station forms part of the broader Casey community precinct near Kingsland Parade, alongside planned health and community facilities.
Taylor Residential Estate
A major greenfield residential development in Gungahlin by the Suburban Land Agency. The estate accommodates approximately 2,500 dwellings, including a mix of detached homes, townhouses, and apartments. It features community facilities such as Taylor Park, Margaret Hendry School, and the new Agnes Shea High School which opened for Year 7 students in early 2025. Recent updates include the commencement of 49 new affordable homes through the Affordable Housing Project Fund, with construction of build-to-rent and rental units beginning between late 2025 and late 2026.
Jacka Local Centre
A sustainable mixed-use local centre featuring a minimum of 55 dwellings and 1,000 to 1,500 square metres of commercial and retail space. The project follows a 'shop-top' housing model and is central to the Jacka masterplan, which emphasizes all-electric living and high-quality public realms.
Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111
DA approved 3-storey development comprising 8 residential units on upper floors with 2 including ground floor multi-purpose space and undercroft parking. 580sqm site zoned CZ2 Business Zone adjacent to Amaroo Village Precinct.
Throsby Residential Development
106-hectare greenfield development by the ACT Government's Suburban Land Agency accommodating up to 1100 dwellings. The suburb was developed with a strong focus on environmental sustainability principles and protection of the adjacent Mulligans Flat and Goorooyarroo Nature Reserves. The development includes a mix of residential blocks (250-750sqm) and multi-unit sites.
3,358 residents of Moncrieff are employed, from a labour force of 3,499. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 79.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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 4,391, about 73% 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 Moncrieff exhibits high qualification levels and solid engagement across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.0% and steady job figures over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,358, maintaining an unemployment rate closely matching the Australian Capital Territory mark of 4.1%, while local labor force participation remains elevated (79.8% versus 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory). Census records show a modest 10.6% of workers operating from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide context for this figure. Leading fields of employment among the local population include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical.
Nevertheless, public administration & safety exhibits lower local concentration, engaging 28.5% of workers in Moncrieff relative to 30.4% throughout Australian Capital Territory. Comparing Census workplace totals against resident headcounts indicates that this predominantly residential precinct offers relatively few jobs within its borders. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, employment levels rose by 0.3% and the labour force grew by 1.0% during the year to March 2026, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. The Australian Capital Territory saw similar trends, with employment growing by 0.3% and the labour force expanding by 1.1%, also resulting in a 0.7 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for potential future demand in Moncrieff. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Moncrieff's current employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.6% over ten years. This calculation represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moncrieff is $2,699 a week (about $140,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,222 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,337 a year against an average of $80,901. 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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Synthesized postcode ATO metrics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the Moncrieff SA2 recorded a taxpayer median income of $71,337 alongside a mean earnings level of $80,901. These figures place the suburb among the top earning tiers nationally, compared with benchmarks of $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated calculations suggest figures around $78,785 (median) and $89,347 (average) as of March 2026. Under 2021 Census benchmarks, personal, family, and household earnings all sit within the 92nd to 93rd percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution shows a primary bracket encompassing 39.1% of residents (2,358 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the wider metropolitan pattern where this tier accounts for 34.3%. Financial capacity is highlighted by 42.0% of households taking in weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer activity. While housing costs absorb 17.2% of income, elevated compensation preserves disposable earnings at the 92nd percentile, placing the district in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moncrieff had 1,604 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 6% apartments. 70% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 6% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling distribution in Moncrieff at the most recent Census comprised 55.1% houses and 44.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and other dwellings), relative to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. Fully owned properties accounted for a lower share than the broader territory at 5.9%, with remaining residences being mortgaged (69.9%) or rented (24.2%). Median monthly mortgage costs stood higher than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark at $2,167, and median weekly rent reached $470, against territory figures of $2,080 and $450. Across Australia, Moncrieff's mortgage commitments significantly exceed the nationwide median of $1,863, with rental costs sitting well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moncrieff counted 1,604 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,822 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the core living arrangement, representing 86.2% of local residences, made up of couples with children at 55.2%, couples without children at 18.7%, and single parent families at 10.8%. Non-family dwellings comprise the remaining 13.8%, encompassing lone person households at 10.7% and group households at 3.1%. The typical household size of 3.2 people surpasses the Australian Capital Territory median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.4% of adults in Moncrieff hold a university qualification, including 29.3% with a bachelor degree and 18.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 14.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 347 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 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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Tertiary qualification levels in Moncrieff track well above broader regional baselines, with 51.4% of community members aged 15+ possessing university credentials against 30.4% across Australia and 46.3% within the SA3 area. Such academic depth establishes strong grounding for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor qualifications lead at 29.3%, with postgraduate qualifications accounting for 18.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational qualifications are also prominent, with 25.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical certifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (14.0%). Academic participation is strong across the community, with 37.4% of the population enrolled in formal courses.
This breakdown includes 15.1% attending primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 5.9% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Moncrieff reaches 13 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Transport analysis identifies 13 active transit stops throughout Moncrieff, comprised of bus connections. These points are connected by 20 separate routes delivering 1,891 passenger journeys each week. Local transit connectivity rates well, with residents situated an average of 203 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting its residential character, outward travel dominates, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of commutes and bus travel making up 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding regional levels. A comparatively low 10.6% of the workforce worked from home at the 2021 Census, which was subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire network, service volume averages 270 trips per day, translating to roughly 145 weekly departures at each individual boarding point.
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80.8% of residents in Moncrieff report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Moncrieff displays strong overall health indicators based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, where younger demographics demonstrate exceptionally low levels of widespread medical conditions, alongside elevated private health coverage reaching approximately 60% of residents (3,588 people). Across Australian Capital Territory, this proportion stands at 62.4%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic ailments across the district, recorded among 7.5 and 6.8% of inhabitants, while 80.8% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, versus 70.2% throughout Australian Capital Territory. Residents aged 65 and over account for 3.5% of the local population (213 people), sitting below the 14.2% proportion across Australian Capital Territory.
Wellbeing metrics for older locals remain above average, though positioning slightly lower against nationwide senior cohorts than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.3% of Moncrieff residents were born overseas and 50.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.2%) and English (14.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is highly pronounced in Moncrieff, with 44.3% of the community born abroad and 50.3% using a non-English language in domestic settings. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 33.4% of residents. Hinduism shows a substantial local concentration, accounting for 14.9% of the population compared to 4.8% across Australian Capital Territory. Analyzing parental heritage, the prominent backgrounds in Moncrieff include Other, accounting for 23.9% of residents compared to 12.2% regionally, Australian at 18.2%, and English at 14.7%, trailing the territory baseline of 23.3%. Notable concentrations also appear across other specific backgrounds: Indian ancestry accounts for 12.5% locally (against 3.3% across the wider region), Korean represents 1.5% (against 0.6%), and Croatian comprises 1.0% (against 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moncrieff is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.4% 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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Moncrieff functions as a distinct, family-centric community. Demographic assessments updated to August 2026 indicate that 40.7% of locals belong to the young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) bracket, compared with 32.8% throughout Australian Capital Territory, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 3.5% versus a territory-wide 14.2%. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 31 as at August 2026, rising from 30 at the 2021 Census, which remains 4 years younger than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 from that Census, and younger than the national Census figure of 38.
The most prominent shift since the Census has occurred across middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), increasing from 12.4% to roughly 17.4%. Through to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among children and young adults (0 - 24), expanding by 785 residents (34%) to reach 3,100. The highest growth rate will occur in retiree and elderly cohorts, climbing 90% to reach 405.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moncrieff
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 | Dec 2025 10 months ago all 1 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 36 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,310 at the 2021 Census → 6,031 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 (801041120). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.