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The median house price in Anna Bay is $1.18m, with units at $825k. House values have moved 7.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Anna Bay has an estimated 6,894 residents, up from 6,449 at the 2021 Census — a change of 445 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 139 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 64.0% of that increase. That puts 101 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of Anna Bay stands at approximately 6,894 according to AreaSearch research. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,449 people, this represents an addition of 445 people (6.9%). This estimate incorporates the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,868 alongside 139 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With 101 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a low population density that offers ample personal space and capacity for prospective development. Expanding by 6.9% since the 2021 census, Anna Bay outpaced the broader SA3 region as well as the Rest of NSW (5.1%), establishing itself as a standout regional growth center.
The influx was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 64.0% of total demographic gains in recent times. Projections for each SA2 are sourced from the ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 release based on 2022 data, with any unrepresented SA2s utilizing NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 using 2021 as a baseline. Age-cohort expansion rates derived from these series are extended to all territories between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, long-term projections place the area in the upper quartile among non-metropolitan districts nationwide, with current annual ERP figures suggesting an expansion of 2,047 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 29.3% over the 16 years.
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330 new dwellings have been approved in Anna Bay over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 65 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% 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 development approvals in Anna Bay have averaged roughly 66 new homes annually, amounting to 330 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Balanced market conditions have been supported by a ratio of 1.8 new residents per dwelling built between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, which has since moderated to 0.7 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years to show an even more balanced supply environment. Reflecting an emphasis on premium residential construction, approved homes average an estimated construction cost of $531,000, which sits above broader regional figures.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $14.3 million this financial year, underscoring ongoing non-residential investment. On a per-capita basis, residential building approvals in Anna Bay outstrip the Rest of NSW by 58.0%, providing expanded options for prospective purchasers. The pipeline is heavily weighted toward low-density living suited to families seeking generous allotments, with detached houses making up 78.0% of approvals and medium and high-density housing accounting for 22.0%. A figure of approximately 140 people per approval highlights the locality's ongoing expansion. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Anna Bay is slated to add 2,021 residents through to 2041. While residential building activity is progressing in step with expected demographic gains, incoming demand may lead to heightened competition among buyers over time.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Anna Bay, worth an estimated $35 million. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $79.6 billion. 25 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local economic and social outcomes are heavily driven by capital works, planning schemes, and public infrastructure developments. A total of 8 significant projects have been cataloged by AreaSearch as having relevance to the surrounding district. Notable initiatives include the Birubi Point Aboriginal Place Tourism Transport Interchange, The Bay Resort, the 36 Port Stephens Drive Residential Development, and the Anna Bay Strategy and Town Plan.
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Birubi Point Aboriginal Place Tourism Transport Interchange
Development of a new visitor transport interchange at Birubi Point Aboriginal Place on Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay, the gateway to the Worimi Conservation Lands and the largest moving sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere. The facility includes coach and bus parking, a drop-off zone, additional car spaces, all-weather shelter, toilet facilities, multilingual signage, and cultural heritage interpretation areas. A 2023 modification to the development application introduced a vegetated dune buffer in partnership with the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, retaining sand on-site to protect cultural materials and reduce long-term maintenance costs.The project remains on hold pending alternate funding, with Port Stephens Council seeking $20 million from the NSW Government through its 2026 community advocacy priorities.
36 Port Stephens Drive Residential Development
A 46-hectare development site at 36 Port Stephens Drive in Anna Bay, currently offered for sale by Expressions of Interest. The site presents a prime opportunity for residential subdivision, land lease communities, or housing estates. Note: A nearby planning proposal by AB Rise Pty Ltd for 584 homes on a 125ha site (Gan Gan Road) was rejected on appeal in 2025 due to flooding and ecological concerns, highlighting the area's strict environmental considerations.
The Bay Resort
A State Significant Development proposal (SSD-5916) for an eco-tourism resort called 'The Bay Resort' at 4177 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, opposite the Caltex service station. The development comprises 68 units, 51 villas, and a multi-purpose amenity building with a cafe, gym, and administration building, accessed via raised boardwalks with saltmarsh restoration and water sensitive urban design. The original 2015 application was refused by the state government in February 2020 on grounds it did not adequately assess environmental and community impacts.A redesigned, lighter-footprint version was placed back on public exhibition in 2021. The NSW Planning Portal now lists the project's current status as Determination, with the application refused and the Land and Environment Court recorded as the decider. The site remains zoned RU2 Rural Landscape and there is no evidence of an active resubmission at this address.
Anna Bay Strategy and Town Plan
The Anna Bay Strategy and Town Plan guides the management of future population growth and the building of neighborhoods in Anna Bay. It establishes policy direction for future rezoning requests, development controls, and integrates the location, timing, and funding for community facilities and infrastructure. The vision for Anna Bay is a small and vibrant town with a mix of dwelling types, business opportunities, and a quality natural environment. This includes facilitating low-density residential on lots of 400-700sqm, medium-density villas and townhouses, and environmental living on lots of at least 1,000sqm to protect koala corridors.It also plans for commercial expansion, a new small neighborhood center, light industrial uses, and conservation of environmentally sensitive areas like the northern sand ridge.
100 Salamander Way Residential Development
Council-led planning proposal to rezone 88 hectares of land to deliver approximately 110 residential lots with mixed-density housing including detached houses, townhouses and multi-dwelling units for over 300 residents. The development will retain 83% of the site (73 hectares) for environmental conservation through biobanking, with a 1-hectare tree planting buffer zone to support wildlife movement. Proceeds from land sales will fund the Roads Acceleration Program, intersection upgrades including a new roundabout at the Salamander Way entrance, footpath connections to the Salamander Bay Town Centre, and environmental management.Public exhibition and a public hearing are expected to commence early 2026.
Central Avenue Salamander Bay Retail Development
Salamander Bay's newest retail and bulky goods outlet development, featuring precast concrete panel structures with 6-meter high eaves, glazed shop fronts with individual amenities, and opportunities for mezzanine levels. The high-profile site is directly adjacent to Salamander Bay Square and positioned among major national retailers. The completed development offers flexible commercial and retail spaces suitable for various business uses with excellent signage opportunities and parking allocation.
Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan
Port Stephens Council's adopted place plan for Salamander Bay Town Centre sets a long-term framework to strengthen the Tomaree Peninsula's key commercial and community hub. The plan supports public domain improvements, better pedestrian and traffic circulation, activation, public art, landscaping, protection of nearby wetland and koala habitat values, and future mixed-use outcomes. Current implementation includes council-owned development opportunities at 10 Central Avenue for a health facility, with expressions of interest closing 26 May 2026, and 155 Salamander Way for retail, local services and diverse low-rise to mid-rise housing, with the next step being lodgement of a development application.
Toboggan Hill Park
Established tourism attraction and redevelopment opportunity comprising approximately 2.6 hectares of freehold land and a 13.5 hectare Crown lease. The property is being marketed for sale with scope to revitalise the existing attraction, deliver an approved second toboggan track and pursue additional tourism development subject to approvals. The Crown lease has been secured to 2040.
2,883 residents of Anna Bay are employed, from a labour force of 2,962. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 49.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,979, about 87% 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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Anna Bay is characterized by a proficient labor market featuring exceptional representation in building trades, an unemployment level of only 2.7%, and an annual employment expansion of 1.7%. Employed locals numbered 2,883 as of March 2026, while local joblessness stood 1.4% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW; however, overall labor market engagement is subdued, with a participation rate of 49.7% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census findings showed that 23.3% of workers carried out their duties remotely from home, a metric potentially shaped by pandemic-era movement restrictions. The primary employment fields for resident workers consist of construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction stands out as a core local specialization, engaging a workforce proportion 1.6 times that of the wider region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.3% of workers locally, well below the 5.3% regional benchmark. Comparing Census resident worker totals against the local working population suggests that surrounding economic activity relies substantially on employment opportunities outside the immediate area. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, jobs grew by 1.7% while the workforce expanded by 1.5%, lowering the local unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in joblessness. Further perspectives on prospective labor demand stem from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections over five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-level growth trajectories vary widely. When mapped to the local industry profile via simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes (excluding local population projections), Anna Bay's employment is projected to expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.
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Median household income in Anna Bay is $1,283 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $627 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,004 a year against an average of $59,239. 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 AreaSearch's release of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Anna Bay SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $47,004 and an average of $59,239, trailing Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) as well as national figures. Factoring in a Wage Price Index uplift of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at roughly $51,855 and the average at $65,352. Census statistics position individual, family, and household earnings within the 15th to 19th percentiles across the country.
The largest earnings bracket encompasses 26.7% of the population (1,840 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring regional trends where 29.9% occupy the same bracket. Residual income following housing costs stands at 85.0%, placing the area at the 20th percentile nationwide, while its SEIFA income score falls within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Anna Bay had 2,519 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 31.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that standalone separate houses account for 86.9% of Anna Bay's residential stock, while semi-detached dwellings, units, and other property types comprise 13.1%, compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties represent 53.7% of local tenures—substantially exceeding regional levels—while properties under a mortgage constitute 29.5% and rental accommodations represent 16.8%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,842 and weekly median rents were $400, sitting above Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively. On a national scale, mortgage costs sit below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas local rental rates outpace the broader benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Anna Bay counted 2,519 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,693 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 72.1% of local households, consisting of couples without children at 36.8%, couples with children at 25.0%, and single parent families at 9.7%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 27.9%, comprising single-person households at 25.4% and group living arrangements at 2.5%. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the figure across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Anna Bay hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 352 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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 attainment levels show that 16.8% of residents possess tertiary degrees, tracking below the NSW statewide level of 32.2% and highlighting scope for community learning programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 11.9%, postgraduate awards make up 3.2%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.7%. Technical and practical trades form a major component of the local skill base, with 47.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (34.7%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Formal study engages 24.8% of the local population. By sector, 8.8% attend primary schools, 7.4% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Anna Bay reaches 110 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. 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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Local transit networks feature 110 active public transport stops operating across Anna Bay, providing a variety of bus services. These facilities accommodate 48 distinct bus routes that deliver 443 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is high across the suburb, with an average distance of 182 meters to the closest transit stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of trips and average car ownership standing at 1.5 per dwelling. Census figures from 2021 indicated that 23.3% of workers worked from home, potentially reflecting conditions during the pandemic.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 63 trips per day across the network, translating to around 4 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops surrounding the central reference point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.4% of residents in Anna Bay report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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 indicators in Anna Bay are generally favorable and align with national patterns across health conditions and mortality, with everyday illnesses remaining relatively low across the wider community yet elevated among older, vulnerable residents. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively limited, covering roughly 48% of the local populace (~3,336 people), which trails both the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent health concerns locally, reported by 13.2 and 8.5% of residents respectively, while 60.4% of residents noted an absence of long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Long-term medical issues show higher prevalence among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 37.0% of the community (2,548 people), well above the 23.3% share in Regional NSW, with older cohorts experiencing specific wellness challenges that place them lower nationally relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Anna Bay is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.0%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Anna Bay remains below wider benchmarks, with Australian-born residents making up 84.9% of the community, Australian citizens comprising 90.7%, and 97.0% of homes using only English. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, observed by 55.5% of the population, which closely parallels the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries reported across Anna Bay include English (34.0%), Australian (28.3%), and Scottish (9.8%). Certain smaller ancestral backgrounds show higher representation than typical regionally, including Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5% regionally), Maltese at 0.6% (vs 0.4%), and Maori at 0.6% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Anna Bay is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 16.8% 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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Anna Bay exhibits a mature demographic structure, with retirees and older residents aged 65+ making up 37.0% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% in Regional NSW. Conversely, young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 14.0% locally against 23.5% regionally. The estimated median age is 52, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census, which exceeds the Regional NSW median of 43 and the Australian Census median of 38. The most prominent demographic shift since the Census has occurred in the 65+ cohort, which expanded from 30.8% to an estimated 37.0%.
Looking toward 2041, senior age brackets are projected to drive the bulk of expansion, adding 1,140 residents (45%) to total 3,688.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Anna Bay
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 4 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 Aug 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 — 139 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,449 at the 2021 Census → 6,894 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 (106031119). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.