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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Balmain is $2.92m, with units at $1.62m. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Balmain has an estimated 16,124 residents, up from 15,579 at the 2021 Census — a change of 545 people, or 3.5%. That puts 6,250 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 Balmain stands at roughly 16,124 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 545 people (3.5%) compared to the 15,579 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,124 as of June 2025 alongside 3 validated new addresses confirmed following the census benchmark. With this community size, population density reaches 6,249 persons per square kilometer, ranking within the highest 10% across all territories evaluated nationally by AreaSearch and highlighting intense local land demand.
The 3.5% post-census rise falls within 0.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 benchmark (4.1%), illustrating resilient demographic momentum. Inbound overseas migration served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 79.3% of the total resident additions in recent times. Projections for SA2 districts published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) have been incorporated by AreaSearch. Where these are unavailable, NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) are referenced instead. Age-specific trajectory rates across these datasets are likewise carried forward for all localities between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, demographic growth is slated to track marginally beneath the nationwide statistical area midpoint, with an anticipated increase of 990 persons up to 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, generating an aggregate gain of 6.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in Balmain over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 0.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Balmain have averaged roughly 9 dwellings annually, totaling 47 homes sanctioned during the latest 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26). Given the backdrop of recent population declines, construction levels remain comparatively sufficient to the benefit of prospective purchasers, while average expected building expenses sit at $1,224,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-value, upscale stock. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $16.0 million during the ongoing financial year, signaling a moderate volume of commercial development. Per capita building output in Balmain is considerably subdued when weighed against Greater Sydney, tracking 70.0% below the broader metropolitan pace.
Although recent periods have seen a slight pickup, this restrained pipeline tends to bolster demand and values across established housing stock, while also falling short of national benchmarks due to planning restrictions and the neighborhood's mature fabric. Recent approvals comprise 67.0% detached dwellings alongside 33.0% attached dwellings, with increasing numbers of apartments and townhomes widening housing choices across varied price tiers, spanning family residences to compact options. Detached structures make up a larger proportion of new approvals than indicated by existing stock profiles (22.0% at Census), underscoring enduring demand for standalone family homes despite densification trends. A ratio of approximately 1503 people per approval further reflects an established, low-turnover urban setting. Demographic projections indicate Balmain is slated to add 990 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should building rates stay at current levels, residential additions could lag behind population inflows, heightening competition among homebuyers and underpinning upward pricing trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Balmain
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Balmain, worth an estimated $19 billion. A further 195 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $230.3 billion. 57 are already under construction and 81 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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Local economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, civic upgrades, and capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 28 projects positioned to influence the area. Key undertakings encompass the Western Harbour Tunnel, White Bay Power Station Redevelopment, Loyalty Square Balmain Revitalisation, and Bays West Precinct Redevelopment, with the most pertinent initiatives outlined below.
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Western Harbour Tunnel
The Western Harbour Tunnel is a major 6.5 km twin three-lane motorway tunnel forming a third crossing of Sydney Harbour. As of May 2026, assembly of the massive Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) Patyegarang and Barangaroo is reaching critical milestones in the launch chambers under Birchgrove. TBM Patyegarang is scheduled for harbour launch in mid-2026, while Barangaroo is expected to follow later in the year. Over 76% of total project excavation is now complete, and more than 4,405 precast concrete segments have been produced at the Emu Plains support facility to line the harbour crossing section.
Loyalty Square Balmain Improvement Works
Inner West Council public domain upgrade to Loyalty Square in Balmain under the Main Streets Revitalisation Program. The works include a new memorial wall or structure recognising local WWI fallen soldiers not listed on the 1916 memorial, retention of the existing memorial, relocation of plaques, removal of bollards and chains, renewed gardens, lighting improvements, and accessible public furniture. Council resolved in October 2025 to proceed with design and procurement, and the memorial wall wording and names update was noted in December 2025.Council records in early 2026 listed the project as in progress and scheduled for completion before Anzac Day 2026.
Bays West Precinct Redevelopment
NSW Government urban renewal of the Bays West waterfront precinct around White Bay, Glebe Island, the future Bays Metro station and White Bay Power Station. The precinct is planned as a connected mixed-use harbour community with up to 8500 homes, at least 10 percent affordable and essential worker housing, new public open space, waterfront access, active transport links, a future ferry wharf and White Bay Power Station strengthened as an arts, culture and community destination.Stage 1 master planning and rezoning were approved in December 2022, while broader delivery is being led by the newly established Bays West Delivery Authority.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the CBD with the waterfront.
Rozelle Village Mixed-Use Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Balmain Leagues Club site into a 16-storey mixed-use precinct by PERIFA and Mitsubishi Estate Asia. Features 227 dwellings, including 59 affordable housing units, a 1,444 square metre public plaza, a new community club, supermarket, and retail spaces.
Rozelle Village
A major mixed-use precinct development on the former Balmain Leagues Club site in Rozelle. The project features 227 apartments (including 59 affordable homes), a new Wests Tigers Leagues Club, a full-line supermarket, retail and hospitality venues, a central public plaza, and activated laneways.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
9,624 residents of Balmain are employed, from a labour force of 9,912. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 71.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,680, about 85% 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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Balmain boasts a well-qualified talent pool, displaying especially prominent participation in the technology domain and a low jobless rate of 2.9%. In March 2026, 9,624 residents were actively employed, while unemployment tracked 1.2% lower than the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, accompanied by a standard participation rate of 71.8% compared to 68.9% regionally. Census returns showed a substantial 67.9% of workers operating from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Major avenues of local resident employment include professional & technical, finance & insurance, together with health care & social assistance.
Specialized concentration is evident in professional & technical fields, which employ local residents at 1.8 times the broader metropolitan rate. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 6.0% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 9.3%. Comparing Census workplace counts against the resident pool suggests that this predominantly residential suburb provides limited local job volume. Evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.7% as overall employment fell by 1.3%, pulling down the jobless rate by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Sydney presented an opposite dynamic, where employment advanced by 1.9%, the workforce expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide supplementary perspective regarding future local labor requirements. Mapping these five-year and ten-year nationwide forecasts against the local sectoral breakdown yields tailored growth projections. Against national forecasts of 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years across all industries, applying sector-specific trajectories to Balmain's employment profile indicates potential employment gains of 7.5% over five years and 14.9% across ten years (noting this illustrative weighting model does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Balmain is $3,149 a week (about $164,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,592 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $87,957 a year against an average of $158,616. The average runs 80% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Balmain SA2 at $87,957, alongside an average of $158,616. These figures stand far above nationwide norms, as well as Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index lift since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $97,034 (median) and $174,985 (average) by March 2026. Across personal, family, and household tiers, Census findings position local incomes between the 98th and 98th percentiles nationwide. The top earnings bracket of $4000+ per week encompasses 41.8% of the local population (6,739 individuals), contrasting with the wider metropolitan tendency where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 30.9%.
Affluence is further illustrated by 51.8% of households generating over $3,000 weekly, fostering strong retail spending capacity. Although shelter expenses account for 16.3% of income, elevated earnings maintain local disposable wealth in the 97th percentile, complemented by a SEIFA income placement in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balmain had 6,541 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 22% detached houses and 34% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $640 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the local housing landscape in Balmain was split between 22.3% houses and 77.7% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with Sydney metro where houses formed 55.9% and other dwellings 44.1%. Full home ownership in Balmain surpassed the wider metropolitan rate at 32.3%, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (28.5%) or rented (39.2%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood well above the Sydney metro midpoint of $2,427 at $4,000, while median weekly rent reached $640 versus $470 across Sydney metro. When benchmarked nationwide, Balmain's mortgage commitments significantly exceed the Australian baseline of $1,863, just as rent figures sit far above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balmain counted 6,541 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 65.4%, broken down into 27.9% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent households. Non-family dwellings make up the other 34.6%, dominated by single-person residences at 31.7% and group households at 3.1%. The typical local household size of 2.2 people tracks below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.2% of adults in Balmain hold a university qualification, including 36.8% with a bachelor degree and 19.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 8.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,019 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,160 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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Academic credentials in Balmain substantially exceed broader benchmarks, with 61.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This pronounced academic profile underpins local capacity for knowledge-focused sectors. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 36.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (19.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational qualifications represent 18.3% of attainment among residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (8.9%). Study enrollment remains prominent locally, with 26.6% of residents undertaking formal education. This proportion comprises 8.8% attending primary school, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balmain reaches 77 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 7,800 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 0.7 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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An assessment of local transit networks identifies 77 functioning stops across Balmain, combining bus and ferry services. These access points are catered to by 16 distinct routes that generate 7,755 passenger journeys each week. Public transit convenience is rated as outstanding, with inhabitants typically situated 147 meters away from the closest stop. Given its residential orientation, outward travel prevails, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 63%, alongside 11% using buses and 11% commuting on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 0.7 per household, trailing regional benchmarks. A substantial 67.9% of the workforce indicated working from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit service frequency reaches an average of 1,107 scheduled trips each day across every route, translating to roughly 100 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.1% of residents in Balmain report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 87.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Assessment by AreaSearch regarding mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence shows stellar health markers across Balmain, highlighted by low rates of common health conditions across every demographic band. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extraordinarily widespread, covering roughly 87% of all inhabitants (14,092 people), compared with 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide mark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions in the district, impacting 7.1% and 7.8% of the community respectively, whereas 73.1% reported being entirely free of medical conditions against 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts display excellent health with low chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 19.8% of the local population (3,189 people), exceeding the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among older cohorts are notably favorable, mirroring the strong nationwide standing of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.4% of Balmain residents were born overseas and 12.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.1%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Balmain displays greater cultural variety than most regional areas, with 31.4% of residents born abroad and 12.0% utilizing a language other than English in their households. Christianity stands as the predominant religious affiliation, representing 41.1% of local inhabitants. The most noticeable divergence from metropolitan proportions occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of the populace, matching the 0.8% observed across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplace and ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Balmain are English at 29.1% (well above the regional 19.0%), Australian at 19.4%, and Irish at 12.7% (notably higher than the wider area's 6.1%).
Notable variations are also present among other heritages, with Scottish representing 9.0% (against 4.8% regionally), French accounting for 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Russian making up 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balmain is 43. 22.1% 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 in Balmain leans heavily toward post-family cohorts. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 28.9% of residents fall into the mature and early retiree age groups (45 - 64), compared to 22.6% regionally, while youth and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 24.5% versus 30.4% in Greater Sydney. The median age is estimated at 43, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 6 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that same Census, as well as exceeding the national median of 38 at the same Census.
The most noticeable post-census shift is an expansion in the retiree and senior bracket (65+), rising from 17.7% to an estimated 19.8%. Projections to 2041 indicate that older residents will form the primary growth group, rising by 1,049 persons (33%) to reach 4,238, while cohorts of children, young adults, and younger-to-middle-aged adults are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balmain
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 5 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,579 at the 2021 Census → 16,124 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 (120021387). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.