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Strathnairn has an estimated 2,437 residents, up from 714 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,723 people, or 241.3%. 216 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 84.1% of that increase. That puts 580 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 evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Strathnairn stands at approximately 2,437 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,723 individuals (241.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 714 residents. This shifting trend is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 2,208 combined with 216 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 580 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial space per inhabitant and options for future expansion. The 241.3% rise since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (4.2%) and the state, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 84.1% of the total population rise during recent timeframes, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For SA2 districts lacking this information, and for any years after 2032, age cohort growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 projections starting from a 2022 base are applied. Looking ahead at future demographics, the community is projected to undergo exceptional expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. The population is anticipated to grow by 3,131 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 119.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
761 new dwellings have been approved in Strathnairn over the past five years, an average of 152 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 62 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 95 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 57, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Strathnairn averages approximately 152 residential building approvals per year, summing to 761 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 53 approvals have been logged. The area gained an average of 2.5 new residents annually for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), pointing to solid demand that is likely to bolster property values. Newly constructed homes average $181,000 in building cost, which is below the regional norm and indicates more economical housing choices for purchasers. Relative to Australian Capital Territory, Strathnairn displays 4780.0% more building activity (per person), offering buyers plenty of options even though construction rates have slowed lately.
This level of activity sits substantially above the national standard, highlighting strong developer interest in the region. The profile of new residential construction consists of 63.0% detached homes and 37.0% townhouses or apartments. An increasing proportion of townhouses and apartments offers choices across various price levels, ranging from family residences to affordable compact dwellings. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses constitute 84.0%), pointing to a decreasing supply of developable land, shifting lifestyles, and a demand for more varied, affordable housing choices. With roughly 92 people for every approved dwelling, Strathnairn displays the hallmarks of an expanding growth corridor. Demographic projections indicate Strathnairn will add 2,902 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures). Considering current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially enabling population growth to outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Strathnairn, worth an estimated $4.5 billion. A further 6 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.4 billion. 6 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, environmental & disaster management and 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions can heavily influence local performance. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the locality. Notable initiatives include the Territory Battery, Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Upgrades, Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+), and Parkwood Urban Release, with the following list detailing those of primary relevance.
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Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara
Ginninderry is a cross-border masterplanned community in West Belconnen delivered by the ACT Government and Riverview Group joint venture. Planned to accommodate 30,000 residents across approximately 11,500 dwellings over a 37-year period, the project spans the ACT and NSW border. The first suburb, Strathnairn, is substantially developed with over 2,700 residents as of early 2025. The second suburb, Macnamara, is actively under development with approximately 300-400 lots released annually. Key recent milestones include the opening of Strathnairn School (programmed for the 2026 school year), multi-unit site releases in Strathnairn Village adjacent to the future retail centre, and ongoing single residential lot releases.The community is forecast to reach approximately 5,000 residents by 2028. The project incorporates a 6 Star Green Star sustainability rating, conservation corridor management along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek, and the SPARK employment program.
Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Bioreactor Upgrade
Icon Water is renewing the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre by building new bioreactors and supporting infrastructure, including membrane bioreactor technology, fine screening, membrane tanks, chemical dosing, blowers, waste-activated sludge management and non-potable water systems. The upgrade will increase wastewater treatment capacity to 97 ML per day, support Canberra's population growth, and help protect the Molonglo River. As of April 2026, earthworks and excavation for the new bioreactor foundations are in progress, with concrete foundation pours expected from July 2026.
Macgregor Primary School Expansion & Modernisation
Major upgrade and expansion of Macgregor Primary School at Hirschfeld Crescent, Macgregor ACT, delivering new learning hubs, additional classrooms, and improved playground facilities. The project is driven by growing enrolments from adjacent new residential developments including The Valley Ponds and the broader Ginninderry estate. The ACT Education Directorate and Infrastructure Canberra are delivering the works, with completion targeted for 2026.
The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages
Final residential stages of the established Macgregor suburb in Belconnen, delivering over 400 new homes in The Valley Ponds precinct. The estate is adjacent to Ginninderra Creek and the future Ginninderry conservation corridor and pond network, offering a mix of block sizes with connections to open space and green corridors.
Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of Kippax Fair shopping centre in West Belconnen, delivering a completely new mixed-use precinct across two stages. The project will triple retail floor space, adding a new full-line Coles and expanded Woolworths alongside the existing Aldi. Plans include approximately 180 new dwellings (including 24 affordable and public housing units) built as shop-top housing, 450 underground car parks, a 6,000sqm park, a community hub, skate park, and indoor and outdoor dining. The ACT Government finalised a direct land sale agreement with owners the Christodoulou family in August 2024, with a $12 million community infrastructure commitment.A development application was expected to be publicly notified by mid-2025.
Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+)
Canberra's largest master-planned community spanning the ACT-NSW border in West Belconnen, delivering approximately 11,500 dwellings across four suburbs over 30-40 years on a 1,600-hectare site. Over 37% of land is set aside as a conservation corridor along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek. Two suburbs are underway: Strathnairn (909 occupied dwellings as of early 2025) and Macnamara (13 occupied, 11 under construction). A primary school opens 2026, and the first local shopping centre is targeted for 2027.Certified as a 6-Star Green Star Community.
Macnamara Residential Estate
Macnamara is the second residential suburb in the Ginninderry Joint Venture, a 6 Star Green Star community on the western edge of Belconnen. Delivered by Suburban Land Agency and Riverview Developments, the suburb will deliver approximately 1,800 homes on land bordering the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor, with views to the Brindabella Mountains. Multiple land stages are actively selling as of 2025-2026, with blocks from 540sqm priced from $615,000. A local retail centre is planned for 2027 (subject to approval) and Strathnairn Early Childhood and Education Centre is partially opening in 2026.
1,160 residents of Strathnairn are employed, from a labour force of 1,198. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 74.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% 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 1,992, about 82% 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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Strathnairn features a highly educated labor force with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated 0.9% job growth over the prior year. In March 2026, 1,160 local residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 0.9% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, and the participation rate is relatively typical at 74.5% compared to 70.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. According to Census records, a modest 9.9% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical services.
The locality is highly specialized in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, employing only 20.1% of the local workforce compared to 30.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. This mainly residential district seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by the comparison of Census working residents against the overall resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12-month period saw a job growth of 0.9% alongside a 1.1% increase in the labor force, which led to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory experienced a 0.3% employment expansion and 1.1% labor force growth, with the unemployment rate rising by 0.7 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment mix suggests Strathnairn's employment should grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Strathnairn is $2,629 a week (about $137,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,236 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $76,422 a year against an average of $84,336. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Strathnairn SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $76,422 and an average of $84,336. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded a median income of $72,206 and an average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would sit at roughly $84,400 (median) and $93,141 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly, placing between the 92nd and 93rd percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution shows the largest cohort comprises 50.2% of residents (1,223 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with the wider regional trend where 34.3% fall into this category. The high proportion of top earners (41.0% above $3,000/week) demonstrates strong purchasing power throughout the community. High housing costs account for 17.7% of income, yet substantial earnings keep disposable income at the 91st percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Strathnairn had 239 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 0% apartments. 86% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $515 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,191 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. 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 Strathnairn at the last Census stood at 83.6% detached houses and 16.4% other dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings in the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Strathnairn lagged behind the territory at 8.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (86.4%) or tenants (5.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,191, and the median weekly rent was $515, compared to $2,080 and $450 in the wider territory.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Strathnairn are significantly above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Strathnairn counted 239 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 816 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the bulk of the community at 78.2% of the total, consisting of couples with children (43.1%), couples without children (27.6%), and single-parent households (7.1%). Non-family households represent the remaining 21.8%, with single-person households at 18.4% and group homes comprising 3.3%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.0% of adults in Strathnairn hold a university qualification, including 27.3% with a bachelor degree and 21.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 14.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational achievements in Strathnairn are well above broader standards, with 52.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 43.8% in the SA3 region. This educational profile positions the area well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 28.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (14.1%) and certificates (14.5%). Educational enrollment rates are high, with 34.2% of the population currently engaged in study.
This includes 11.1% in higher education, 10.0% in primary school, and 4.8% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Strathnairn reaches 5 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 analysis indicates 5 active transit stops operate within Strathnairn, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 24 different routes, providing a total of 1,148 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 292 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is primarily a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 94%. Car ownership averages 1.5 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 9.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 164 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 229 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.2% of residents in Strathnairn report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 1.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% 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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Health data reveals excellent outcomes across Strathnairn, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which shows very low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 62% of the population (1,501 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.7 and 5.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 81.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 3.0% of the population (74 people), which is lower than the territory average of 14.3%. Senior health outcomes are notably strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.5% of Strathnairn residents were born overseas and 55.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.2%) and English (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Strathnairn ranks among the most culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 55.8% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.5% born abroad. Christianity is the most common religion, followed by 38.3% of the community. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which represents 9.6% of the population, a figure significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 1.4%. Looking at parent birthplaces, the top three ancestries represented in Strathnairn are Other at 31.3% (much higher than the regional average of 12.2%), Australian at 16.2% (significantly lower than the regional average of 23.0%), and English at 14.1% (significantly lower than the regional average of 23.3%).
There are also clear differences in other groups: Sri Lankan ancestry is notably high at 2.3% of the population (vs 0.4% regionally), Russian is at 1.1% (vs 0.3%), and Filipino stands at 4.8% (vs 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Strathnairn is 30, younger than 97% of areas nationally. 35.8% 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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With a median age of 30, Strathnairn is notably younger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds (27.0%), while the 55 - 64 cohort is relatively small (3.7%) compared to the wider territory. The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 5 to 14 age group expanded from 13.0% to 17.7% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 7.9% to 9.0%.
On the other hand, the 15 to 24 cohort dropped from 11.6% to 8.8% and the 0 to 4 group decreased from 11.6% to 9.5%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to change, with the 25 to 34 age group experiencing major growth, increasing by 689 people (105%) from 658 to 1,348.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Strathnairn
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 216 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (714 at the 2021 Census → 2,437 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 (801011143). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.