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The median house price in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow is $1.38m, with units at $707k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Balgownie - Fairy Meadow has an estimated 22,355 residents, up from 21,519 at the 2021 Census — a change of 836 people, or 3.9%. 189 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,823 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow stands at roughly 22,355 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 21,519 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 836 people (3.9%). This demographic adjustment is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 22,303 from June 2025 alongside 189 validated new addresses confirmed following the census. With this population base, the local density reaches 1,823 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across evaluated nationwide regions. Furthermore, the 3.9% post-census rise trails the surrounding SA3 district (4.8%) by just 0.9 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying demographic growth.
Recent population gains were predominantly underpinned by arrivals from abroad, with overseas migration accounting for roughly 86.4% of total net additions. SA2 projections published jointly in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, anchored to a 2022 baseline, serve as the primary forecasting framework. Where local coverage is absent, state-level SA2 forecasts released by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 base year are adopted instead. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these series are extended across all districts covering the years 2032 to 2041. In light of these anticipated structural shifts, growth is slated to outpace the national regional median, with local numbers projected to rise by 4,065 persons to 2041 under the most current annual ERP benchmarks, amounting to a 17.9% cumulative gain across the 16 years.
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474 new dwellings have been approved in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow over the past five years, an average of 94 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 95 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% 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 authorisations in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow have averaged roughly 94 per year, generating 474 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an inflow rate averaging merely 1 new residents per year per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to stock are matching or outpacing demand, expanding purchasing opportunities and establishing headway for expansion beyond existing forecasts. At the same time, newly permitted residences reflect an average build cost of $518,000—a figure moderately higher than regional benchmarks that underscores an appetite for superior finishes.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $34.9 million in the current financial year, demonstrating robust non-residential building activity. On an individual basis, construction volume in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow sits at roughly 68% of the level documented across Rest of NSW, ranking the community within the 54th percentile across the country. In terms of product mix, approvals comprise 41.0% detached dwellings alongside 59.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density building introduces attainable price points suited to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Because existing housing stock is heavily tilted toward standard dwellings (currently 68.0% houses), this shift points to scarcer broadacre parcels as well as adapting lifestyle demands and affordability challenges. The ratio of approvals stands at roughly 267 people per dwelling approval, representative of a low density environment. Looking ahead, forecasts anticipate Balgownie - Fairy Meadow taking on 4,013 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If residential building activity remains around current volumes, additions to stock could fall behind incoming demand, thereby escalating market competition and bolstering local valuations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Balgownie - Fairy Meadow
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Balgownie - Fairy Meadow, worth an estimated $532 million. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $61.6 billion. 32 are already under construction and 72 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Civic upgrades, public works, and planning schemes play a vital role in shaping community growth and performance. Across the district, AreaSearch has flagged 29 projects expected to impact the local environment. Notable works include Mount Ousley Interchange, Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach, Sylvan Ridge, and 68-74 Princes Highway Mixed-Use Development, with key details provided in the following review.
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Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach
A major redevelopment of the IRT Towradgi Retirement Village site. While a 2025 proposal for an 87-unit seniors living community (Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach) was not approved by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel in April 2026 due to site constraints including flooding, IRT Group is currently exploring alternative development pathways to deliver diverse and accessible housing on the land.
Mount Ousley Interchange
Joint Australian and NSW Government project to replace the existing at-grade M1 Princes Motorway and Mount Ousley Road intersection with a safer grade-separated interchange at the gateway to Wollongong. Works include a heavy vehicle bypass lane, separate southbound off-ramps for light and heavy vehicles, two heavy vehicle safety ramps, bridge structures, signalised intersections, a commuter car park, active transport links, University of Wollongong access improvements and noise walls. Major construction is underway by Fulton Hogan.In April 2026 the first heavy vehicle safety ramp opened to traffic and bridge girder installation was progressing, with completion on track for 2028.
Sylvan Ridge
Sylvan Ridge is a 22-lot residential land estate at the foot of the Illawarra Escarpment in Balgownie. Developed and built by Realta, the estate offers lots from 595m2 to 7734m2 for custom homes in a private natural setting, with internal roads, drainage, floodway works and retaining walls progressing. Realta states the project is under construction and on track for completion in Q2 2026.
68-74 Princes Highway Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of existing commercial structures and construction of a four-storey mixed-use shop top housing development at the corner of Princes Highway and Daisy Street, Fairy Meadow. The development comprises 36 residential apartments (13 one-bedroom and 23 two-bedroom units, with a condition to convert at least three units to three-bedroom) and three commercial tenancies on the ground floor. The 2,623 square metre L-shaped site includes basement and ground floor parking, communal open space, landscaping, and stormwater works.The development was approved by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel on 27 August 2024 with conditions including a developer contribution of $133,600, dilapidation reports for adjoining buildings, and amendments to incorporate three-bedroom dwellings.
8 Cannell Crescent Dual Occupancy & Subdivision
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a dual occupancy with Torrens title subdivision into two lots. The project was approved by Wollongong City Council in February 2026.
Fairy Meadow Ambulance Station
New purpose-built ambulance station with internal parking for up to five emergency vehicles, a wash bay, administration and office areas, staff rest facilities, logistics and storage. Delivered under the NSW RAIR program to enhance emergency health care for the Wollongong community.
61 Marlo Road Towradgi - Three Townhouses
A boutique residential development featuring three premium three-bedroom townhouses on an 834 sqm site. Developed by Assured Projects, the project reached completion in early 2026, with units such as 61C selling in March 2026. The development provides modern, medium-density housing within walking distance of Towradgi Beach and local educational facilities.
Mount Ousley Interchange Project
Construction of a major grade-separated interchange on the M1 Princes Motorway at the base of Mount Ousley. The project replaces the existing traffic lights with a new bridge, heavy vehicle bypass lanes, safety ramps, commuter car parking, and a shared pedestrian/cyclist bridge to improve regional freight efficiency and commuter safety.
11,382 residents of Balgownie - Fairy Meadow are employed, from a labour force of 11,944. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 63.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,717, about 88% 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Balgownie - Fairy Meadow, where essential community services are prominently represented, local joblessness stands at 4.7%, and annual jobs growth reached an estimated 2.6%. The working population totaled 11,382 residents as of March 2026, while the jobless metric sits 0.6% above the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, alongside a typical participation rate of 63.3% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census returns indicated that 32.3% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced in part by pandemic-era movement restrictions. Health care & social assistance, education & training, along with retail trade make up the primary sectors supporting local workers.
In particular, education & training shows considerable prominence locally, employing residents at 1.3 times the broader regional benchmark. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of the local workforce, trailing the 5.3% seen across Regional NSW. Given the balance between working locals and resident employees from Census records, the largely residential neighborhood offers relatively few internal jobs. Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS and SALM metrics, the twelve months to March 2026 saw local employment advance by 2.6% alongside a 2.7% expansion in the total workforce, which led to a 0.1 percentage points uptick in the jobless rate. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded contractions of 0.9% in employment and 0.4% in its labor pool, accompanied by an increase of 0.5 percentage point in unemployment. Medium-to-longer-term expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future hiring trajectories across Balgownie - Fairy Meadow. These five- and ten-year national models have been aligned with the local industry profile. While total Australian jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry variations remain substantial. Applying this distribution to the sectoral makeup of Balgownie - Fairy Meadow indicates local workforce gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (representing an unadjusted sectoral weighting for analytical purposes that excludes specific local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow is $1,635 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $728 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,178 a year against an average of $73,324. 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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Postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers across the Balgownie - Fairy Meadow SA2 generated a median income of $56,178 and an average of $73,324. These earnings outperform nationwide benchmarks as well as the Regional NSW figures 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 reach roughly $61,976 for the median and $80,891 for the average as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census records, household, family, and individual incomes all occupy modest positions nationally, falling between the 34th and 43rd percentiles.
Specifically, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 27.5% of residents (6,147 individuals), aligning closely with the 29.9% share observed across the wider region. Mortgage and rental commitments exert noticeable pressure on household budgets, leaving 83.7% of income remaining to place the area in the 44th percentile, while the SEIFA income metric ranks in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balgownie - Fairy Meadow had 8,174 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 11% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,219 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.3%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing mix in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow was made up of 68.1% houses and 32.0% other dwellings (incorporating units, townhomes, and alternative configurations), whereas Regional NSW reported 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership mirrored the wider regional standard, standing at 39.4%, with remaining homes divided between mortgaged properties (28.2%) and rentals (32.3%). Typical housing costs in the locality are elevated; median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,219 against $1,733 in Regional NSW, while weekly rental payments reached $380 compared to $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage obligations substantially exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents remain above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balgownie - Fairy Meadow counted 8,174 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of living arrangements at 67.3% of local households, comprising couples with children at 29.1%, couples without children at 25.3%, and single parent families representing 11.9%. Non-family domiciles account for the remaining 32.7%, consisting of lone person households (27.5%) and group residences (5.1%). The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow hold a university qualification, including 18.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,637 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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 across the community is elevated compared to broader regional benchmarks, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, surpassing both the 21.3% documented for Rest of NSW and the 25.2% figure across the SA4 region. Bachelor awards form the primary tertiary qualification at 18.9%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Practical and trade qualifications are also widespread, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (23.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). A significant share of the population is actively engaged in study, with 31.0% of residents enrolled across academic institutions.
This cohort consists of 9.1% attending tertiary facilities, 8.6% in primary school programs, and 6.8% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow reaches 205 stops on 58 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local network assessments show 205 active transport stops situated throughout Balgownie - Fairy Meadow, encompassing both train and buses. These transit points are linked by 58 individual routes, providing 2,910 weekly passenger trips across the timetable. Commuter connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical households situated 147 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the area's residential character, outward travel is common, with the private car serving as the primary choice for 90% of commuters. Households hold an average of 1.4 vehicles. In addition, 32.3% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting potential influences from pandemic conditions.
Network schedules average 415 trips per day across all routes, delivering roughly 14 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.4% of residents in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and long-term illness rates indicate favorable overall health outcomes in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow. Diagnoses of routine medical issues remain subdued across the broader public, though higher rates persist among vulnerable and older groups, while private medical coverage is notably prevalent at roughly 55% of the total population (~12,384 people). In comparison, the coverage rate sits at 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical challenges locally, recorded among 9.2 and 8.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 67.4% reported having no diagnosed conditions at all compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Well-being metrics for working-age adults align closely with standard patterns. Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up 20.2% of the local population (4,524 people), below the 23.3% recorded for Regional NSW. While older residents face greater medical difficulties, the overall health standing remains comparatively lower against wider national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Balgownie - Fairy Meadow is largely Australian-born, at 77.1% of residents, with 18.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Balgownie - Fairy Meadow exhibits strong cultural diversity markers, with 22.9% of residents born overseas and 18.4% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity forms the largest religious group, representing 54.7% of the community. In relative terms, Islam shows the most pronounced local concentration, accounting for 3.4% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental origins, the primary ancestries identified in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow are English at 24.6% (trailing the regional level of 30.5%), Australian at 24.4% (below the 30.0% regional share), and Other at 8.7%.
Notable variations emerge across specific heritages, including Italian ancestry, which makes up 7.7% locally compared to 2.1% across the wider region, Macedonian at 1.0% (vs 0.4%), and Welsh background representing 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balgownie - Fairy Meadow is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.5% 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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Residents of Balgownie - Fairy Meadow reflect a younger overall profile than the Regional NSW standard. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that 26.6% of the population are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 23.5% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 20.2% locally versus 23.3% across Regional NSW. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, down from 40 during the 2021 Census and 4 years below the regional median of 43 at that Census. Between the Census and current estimates, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) decreased from 24.5% to 21.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, young to middle aged adults are expected to absorb the majority of gains, adding 2,186 residents (37%) to reach 8,123.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balgownie - Fairy Meadow
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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 10 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 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 — 189 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,519 at the 2021 Census → 22,355 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 (107041144). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.