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The median house price in Adamstown - Kotara is $1.28m, with units at $829k. House values have moved 8.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Adamstown - Kotara has an estimated 17,728 residents, up from 16,600 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,128 people, or 6.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 275 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 44.5% of that increase. That puts 2,211 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Adamstown - Kotara stands at approximately 17,728 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 16,600 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 1,128 people (6.8%). This net variation is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,554 from June 2025 with 275 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 2,210 persons per square kilometer, population density surpasses the nationwide benchmark across areas examined by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 6.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census positioned Adamstown - Kotara ahead of both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the wider SA4 region as a prominent regional growth performer.
Natural increase served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 44.5% of total population additions over recent intervals, while interstate and overseas arrivals also registered positive gains. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 population models published in 2024 (taking 2022 as the base year), defaulting to 2022 NSW State Government projections (using 2021 as the base year) wherever coverage is unavailable. Between 2032 and 2041, cohort-specific growth rates across age groups are similarly applied. Looking forward, population trajectory forecasts suggest expansion slightly below non-capital median levels; based on current annual ERP data, Adamstown - Kotara is projected to gain 1,007 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 4.7% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
440 new dwellings have been approved in Adamstown - Kotara over the past five years, an average of 88 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 88 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 25% 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 across Adamstown - Kotara have averaged roughly 88 dwellings annually, totaling 440 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this period (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region absorbed an average of 2.2 new residents per year per finished home, underscoring solid underlying demand that supports asset pricing, with new construction exhibiting an average value of $501,000. Additionally, commercial development permits reached $12.9 million in the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial building momentum. Relative to Rest of NSW, building activity per capita in Adamstown - Kotara demonstrates comparable levels that preserve local market stability, accompanied by an uptick in construction pace over recent periods.
Medium and high-density housing represents 75.0% of incoming residential supply, while detached dwellings comprise 25.0%. This higher proportion of higher-density dwellings enhances market entry affordability and draws first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. Because existing stock is heavily dominated by standalone houses (82.0%), this shift highlights constraints on greenfield land alongside changing lifestyle requirements and affordability considerations. With around 201 people per dwelling approval, the locality retains capacity for future development. Long-term demographic forecasts from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update anticipate Adamstown - Kotara expanding by 833 residents by 2041. Sustaining recent construction volumes will enable incoming residential inventory to comfortably absorb projected population gains, preserving favorable market conditions for purchasers and creating scope to outpace current demographic projections.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Adamstown - Kotara, worth an estimated $4.32 billion. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.3 billion. 23 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Strategic planning frameworks, major capital works, and surrounding infrastructure developments exert a substantial impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 16 major projects positioned to influence the district. Key local developments include Kotara Transport Oriented Development Precinct, The Merewether Residences, John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, and Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Scentre Group is progressing plans for a significant mixed-use redevelopment of the Westfield Kotara site to create a 'town centre of the future.' The project involves integrating high-density residential housing with the established retail hub, utilizing approximately 60% of existing land currently used for car parks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to deliver over 16,000 dwellings across several Westfield destinations by leveraging strategic masterplanning. The redevelopment aims to enhance community connectivity by adding a substantial residential component near transport and shopping infrastructure.
The Merewether Residences
A luxury over-55s residential development featuring 178 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments nestled within the Merewether Golf Club, including a new clubhouse and amenities like a health club, spa, swimming pool, cinema, communal kitchen, and workshop.
Kotara Transport Oriented Development Precinct
The Kotara Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Precinct is a state-led rezoning initiative aimed at increasing housing supply within 400m of Kotara station. The planning controls, which became effective in May 2024, facilitate mid-rise residential flat buildings and shop-top housing with heights up to 22m. The precinct development is integrated with the Safe Accessible Transport (SAT) program, which is delivering a major accessibility upgrade to Kotara Station including new lifts, a new kiss and ride zone, and improved pedestrian connections to support the projected increase in local residents.
Adamstown Renewal Corridor
The Adamstown Renewal Corridor is a strategic urban renewal initiative under the Newcastle Development Control Plan, promoting housing intensification, mixed-use developments, economic renewal, and redevelopments of specific sites to enhance density, streetscapes, and public spaces. It targets an additional 700 dwellings along the corridor.
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialized care units. Construction is advancing rapidly toward completion in 2026, followed by operational commissioning and subsequent refurbishment works.
Woolworths Broadmeadow - Stage 1 Demolition
Retail project involving Stage 1 demolition works for the Woolworths store in Broadmeadow. Part of a larger retail development or refurbishment.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
Broadmeadow Place Strategy
An integrated 30-year vision to revitalise the 313-hectare Broadmeadow precinct, aiming to create up to 20,000 new homes for 40,000 people and 15,000 new jobs. It includes plans for a new mixed-use town centre, a world-class sports, recreation, and entertainment precinct (Hunter Park), and future mass transit corridors (rapid bus or light rail) connecting to Newcastle Interchange. The strategy provides a blueprint for future land-use and infrastructure investment decisions, supporting urban regeneration and economic growth.Leverages proximity to John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle for health and education clusters.
9,792 residents of Adamstown - Kotara are employed, from a labour force of 10,130. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 labour market in Adamstown - Kotara is characterized by high educational attainment, substantial representation in vital public services, and an unemployment level sitting at only 3.3%. Employed persons numbered 9,792 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate tracking 0.8% beneath the 4.1% mark in Regional NSW coincides with an elevated labor force participation rate of 71.2% (against 60.6% in Regional NSW). In addition, Census records indicated that 31.7% of employed locals were based at home, a figure partially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Key employment sectors among residents include construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
Concentration in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of the resident workforce, remaining well under the 5.3% reported for Regional NSW. A comparison of resident worker figures against local workplace counts indicates that substantial numbers of workers travel outside the immediate area for employment despite local options. An analysis conducted by AreaSearch, drawing on SALM and ABS figures, indicates that the labour force in the period to March 2026 contracted by 0.4%, while employment fell by 1.6%, which drove the unemployment rate up by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment alongside a 0.4% reduction in the labour force, accompanied by a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated job demand in Adamstown - Kotara. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been aligned with the area's employment composition to gauge likely expansion trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Adamstown - Kotara's employment structure, local employment is projected to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighting exercise for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Adamstown - Kotara is $2,071 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $937 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,424 a year against an average of $75,743. 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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics by postcode analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 place at the upper end of the national spectrum, recording a median income of $62,424 and an average income of $75,743. These figures outpace Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures around $68,866 (median) and $83,560 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household earnings around the 70th percentile across Australia.
Middle-tier earners earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week constitute 30.7% of the cohort (5,442 individuals), closely aligning with the 29.9% share in the surrounding area. Individuals earning above $3,000 weekly make up 31.7% of residents, demonstrating substantial local spending capacity. Housing costs consume 14.4% of income, while disposable earnings place residents in the 73rd percentile nationally and the locality ranks within the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Adamstown - Kotara had 6,221 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 7% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census findings, standalone houses made up 82.1% of total dwellings in Adamstown - Kotara, with the remaining 18.0% consisting of other accommodation types such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Adamstown - Kotara stood lower than the Regional NSW benchmark at 35.4%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 37.2% and rental tenures comprised 27.4%. Typical monthly mortgage payments averaged $2,167 in the locality, noticeably higher than the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, and weekly rents averaged $410 against $330 regionally.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Adamstown - Kotara exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and typical rent levels surpass the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Adamstown - Kotara counted 6,221 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,644 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Couples and families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, making up 71.7% of all households. This group includes 33.7% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family residences account for the balance of 28.3%, consisting of lone person households at 23.7% and group households at 4.5%. With an average of 2.6 people per home, median household occupancy exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.0% of adults in Adamstown - Kotara hold a university qualification, including 23.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.4% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,672 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,055 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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Educational qualifications in Adamstown - Kotara track well above regional levels, with 34.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary university degree, compared to 26.1% across the SA4 region and 21.3% in Rest of NSW. This extensive qualification base underpins strong positioning for white-collar and knowledge-focused careers. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Technical and trade credentials are also broadly held, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including certificates (22.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%).
Community engagement in learning is robust, with 30.9% of the local population actively participating in recognized educational programs. This cohort includes 10.5% attending primary schools, 7.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Adamstown - Kotara reaches 219 stops on 59 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 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 connectivity across Adamstown - Kotara is facilitated by 219 operational stops spanning train and bus services. A total of 59 discrete routes service these locations, providing 3,084 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit networks is rated as excellent, with dwellings generally situated 124 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's predominantly suburban character, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the main travel method at 92% and vehicle ownership averaging 1.5 per dwelling. In addition, 31.7% of working residents operated from home (as recorded in the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Transit route frequency averages 440 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 14 weekly departures per stop. The associated mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.7% of residents in Adamstown - Kotara report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Public health indicators reflect favorable community outcomes across Adamstown - Kotara based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, where younger demographics display exceptionally low levels of routine ailments. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, covering approximately 57% of all inhabitants (~10,034 people), outpacing the 51.9% proportion observed throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnoses among local residents, affecting 7.9% and 9.5% of the population, respectively, while 68.7% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions (compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW).
General health profiles for residents under 65 are particularly positive. Those aged 65 and over make up 15.8% of the local population (2,795 people), well under the 23.3% share in Regional NSW. While health metrics for elderly residents present certain vulnerabilities, they rank lower on a national comparative scale than the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Adamstown - Kotara is largely Australian-born, at 87.2% of residents, with 8.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (28.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures for Adamstown - Kotara place below broader averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 87.2% of the population, Australian citizens making up 93.0%, and 91.6% speaking only English within the home environment. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 48.7% of locals. The most notable relative divergence occurs among adherents of Judaism, who comprise 0.1% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage and ancestry, the three primary heritage groups in Adamstown - Kotara consist of English at 30.0%, Australian at 28.5%, and Irish at 9.6%.
Distinct variations in other background shares are also evident, including Scottish representation at 8.7% locally (versus 8.0% regionally), Macedonian ancestry at 1.3% (against 0.4%), and Welsh heritage at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Adamstown - Kotara is 37. 27.9% 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 demographic profile of Adamstown - Kotara tilts toward younger generations. Updated August 2026 figures show that 28.7% of inhabitants belong to the 25 - 44 age bracket, exceeding the 23.5% share in Regional NSW, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) represent 15.8% compared to 23.3% regionally. This places the median age at an estimated 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at the same time. Looking to 2041, the largest numerical gain will occur among young to middle aged adults, projected to add 850 residents (17%) to reach 5,943, whereas young adults, children, and middle-aged to younger retiree segments are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Adamstown - Kotara
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 275 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,600 at the 2021 Census → 17,728 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 (111031222). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.