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The median house price in Balmain is $2.95m, with units at $1.56m. House values have moved 2.5% 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count for Balmain stands at approximately 16,124 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 545 residents (3.5%) from the 15,579 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 16,124 combined with 5 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The local population density reaches 6,249 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest 10% of nationwide territories analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the extreme demand for local land. The post-census expansion rate of 3.5% trails the broader SA3 territory (4.1%) by a slim 0.6 percentage points, indicating solid growth characteristics.
The primary driver of these recent demographic increases was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 79.3% of the total population growth. Projections established by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, are applied to each SA2 zone. Where such records are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates SA2 forecasts from the NSW State Government published in 2022 using a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth velocities from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic changes are anticipated to fall slightly below the national median rate, with the local population projected to increase by 991 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 16-year increase of 6.2% overall.
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61 new dwellings have been approved in Balmain over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 12 building permits for residential properties are granted in Balmain annually, resulting in a total of 61 new homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 15 permits have been documented. Since the population decreased over the previous period, the volume of incoming housing has likely matched demand, presenting buyers with reasonable options, while the average estimated construction value of these new builds is $609,000, showing that developers are prioritizing upmarket, high-end projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $16.0 million have been logged during the current financial year, showing a moderate volume of non-residential construction.
Compared to the wider Greater Sydney region, Balmain exhibits very subdued building volumes, tracking 74.0% below the average per capita level of the metropolitan area. This constraint on new housing completions tends to support demand and values for existing properties. This level of activity also falls below the national average, reflecting the established layout of the suburb and suggesting the presence of regulatory development constraints. Incoming residential construction consists of 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% attached dwellings, which helps preserve the traditional low-density feel of the area with an emphasis on spacious family residences. Interestingly, builders are focusing on traditional houses at a higher rate than the baseline housing stock indicates (22.0% at the Census), showing persistent demand for standalone family properties despite pressure for denser housing. With a ratio of roughly 2006 people for each building permit issued, Balmain shows the traits of a highly stabilized market. Projections indicate that Balmain will add 991 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may not keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on property values.
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 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 $260.9 billion. 59 are already under construction and 79 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 infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works play a significant role in shaping the performance of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified 28 distinct projects that are expected to impact the local area. Among the key developments are the Western Harbour Tunnel, the White Bay Power Station Redevelopment, the Loyalty Square Balmain Revitalisation, and the Bays West Precinct Redevelopment, with details provided below on the most significant initiatives.
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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 71.7%. 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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The local labor pool is highly educated, featuring a strong representation of workers in technology fields, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%. In March 2026, there were 9,624 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.2% below the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively typical at 71.7% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 67.9% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside the influence of pandemic-related restrictions. Local workers are mostly employed within professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.
The concentration of workers in professional & technical services is particularly high, running at 1.8 times the metropolitan average. On the other hand, retail trade is underrepresented, employing 6.0% of the workforce compared to 9.3% across the wider region. Comparing the volume of jobs filled by residents against those situated locally indicates that this predominantly residential community offers relatively few employment opportunities within its own borders. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 1.7% while total employment fell by 1.3%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion of its labor force, alongside a minor decrease. Long-term employment projections issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Balmain. These five and ten-year national forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential growth patterns. While total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment profile of Balmain suggests local job numbers could grow by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population projections.
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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Balmain SA2 recorded a median income of $87,957 and an average income of $158,616. These figures rank in the highest national bracket and compare to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of $97,034 and an average of $174,985 as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Balmain are exceptionally high, placing between the 98th and 98th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket is the $4000+ category, which includes 41.8% of residents (6,739 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where 30.9% of households earn between $1,500 and $2,999. The community displays substantial wealth, with 51.8% of individuals earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and local services. Although high housing expenses absorb 16.3% of household income, strong earnings ensure that disposable income levels remain in the 97th percentile, and the local SEIFA income ranking falls within 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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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consists of 22.3% standalone houses and 77.7% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. The home ownership rate in Balmain is considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 32.3%, while the remaining properties are either owned with a mortgage (28.5%) or rented (39.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb is $4,000, which is well above the metropolitan median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent is $640 compared to the metropolitan median of $470.
On a national level, Balmain's mortgage outlays are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are also significantly above the national median 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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Family units constitute the majority of households at 65.4%, which is made up of couples with children at 27.9%, couples without children at 29.1%, and single-parent households at 7.5%. The remaining 34.6% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 31.7% of the total and group households accounting for 3.1%. The average household size in the area is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the average of 2.7 residents per household across Greater Sydney.
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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Residents of Balmain display levels of educational attainment that far exceed broader averages, with 61.2% of people aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to national and state rates of 30.4% and 32.2% respectively. This high level of education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 36.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational education accounts for 18.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 8.9%.
A significant proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 8.8% in primary schools, 6.9% in high schools, and 5.9% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balmain reaches 77 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 10,300 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 analysis of public transport options shows 77 active stops within Balmain, consisting of both bus and ferry services. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, which together accommodate 10,329 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 147 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the most common mode of travel at 63%, while 11% walk and 11% take the bus. The average rate of car ownership is 0.7 per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 67.9%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 1,475 trips each day, which translates to approximately 134 weekly trips for each transit stop in the area.
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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An evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by AreaSearch shows excellent health outcomes across Balmain, with very low rates of common health conditions across all age groups, and an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 87% of the population (14,092 people). This compares to coverage rates of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.8% and 7.1% of the population respectively, while 73.1% of residents reported having no long-term health issues compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort is particularly healthy, exhibiting low rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and older represent 20.0% of the local population (3,221 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share seen in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for this older demographic are very strong, with national rankings that align closely with the broader local population.
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 exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 12.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 31.4% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 41.1% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of residents, matching the 0.8% proportion recorded across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Balmain are English, representing 29.1% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, at 19.4%, and Irish, at 12.7%, which is also well above the regional average of 6.1%.
There are also notable differences in other ethnic heritages: French ancestry accounts for 0.8% of Balmain (compared to 0.5% across the region), Russian ancestry accounts for 0.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Scottish ancestry is represented at 9.0% (compared to 4.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balmain is 43. 21.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Balmain is 43, which is notably higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals that the 55 - 64 age group is highly represented at 14.2%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small at 11.7% compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 8.1% to 10.2%, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 5.4% to 7.2%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 11.3% to 9.5%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 16.4% to 14.8%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes in the local age profile. The 85 and over cohort is expected to increase substantially, growing by 408 people (124%) from 328 to 737. The combined cohorts aged 65 and older are projected to represent 75% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the community. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to experience declines in population.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (120021387). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.