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This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
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 Bathurst - South is $658k, with units at $487k. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Bathurst - South has an estimated 10,490 residents, down from 10,752 at the 2021 Census — a change of 262 people, or 2.4%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 280 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Bathurst - South is approximately 10,490 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 262 individuals (2.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,752 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,484 alongside 38 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Based on these numbers, the population density stands at 279 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future housing projects. Population expansion during recent intervals was almost entirely attributable to overseas migration.
For each SA2 region, AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. Where such data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Growth dynamics by age cohort derived from these figures are also applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, population growth is projected to exceed the median for regional Australia, with the local population expected to increase by 1,771 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 16.8% total rise over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
149 new dwellings have been approved in Bathurst - South over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 46% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, broadly in line with 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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An average of approximately 29 residential approvals per year has been maintained in Bathurst - South, representing 149 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 29 approvals have been logged. Because the population contracted during the preceding timeframe, residential supply has kept pace with demand to ensure a balanced market with options for buyers, while new homes average $294,000 in estimated construction cost. Non-residential development has seen $4.9 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, which underscores the mostly residential makeup of the area.
When compared to the Rest of NSW, Bathurst - South registers about two-thirds the volume of new dwelling approvals per capita, placing in the 33rd percentile of all locations analyzed nationwide, which limits choice for buyers and supports demand for pre-existing homes. This volume of approvals sits below the national average, pointing to the mature nature of the locality and hinting at planning constraints. Recent residential additions consist of 46.0% detached structures and 54.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly entry points, catering to individuals downsizing, property investors, and first-time buyers. The estimated ratio of 519 people per single dwelling approval highlights the quiet, slow-paced construction sector in the area. Demographic projections indicate that Bathurst - South will add 1,764 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If construction rates remain at current levels, housing supply could fall short of this population influx, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and upwardly pressure home 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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bathurst - South, worth an estimated $365 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.4 billion. 17 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 17 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre, the Bathurst Intermodal Transport Terminal, the Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, and the Bathurst Industrial Park 4-Lot Subdivision, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre
The Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) is a proposed six-level medical precinct on the former Clancy Ford site. It is designed to house a state-of-the-art private hospital with four operating theatres, radiology, pathology, womens health, and specialist practices. The project includes a multi-level carpark on the adjoining George Street site, increasing capacity from 330 to approximately 915 spaces with a link bridge connecting to the medical centre. The development is being processed as a State Significant Development to address a significant underprovision of medical services in the region.
Bathurst Intermodal Transport Terminal
Planned intermodal freight terminal at Kelso near Bathurst to improve rail and road freight transfers for the Central West. The project continues to be identified in regional freight and employment planning strategies as a strategic logistics asset supporting freight efficiency, industrial growth and improved regional supply chains. Recent council planning documents continue to reference the terminal, however no construction commencement has been announced.
Charles Sturt University Bathurst Campus Master Plan
The Bathurst Campus Master Plan is Charles Sturt University's long-term framework for redeveloping its approximately 90 hectare Panorama Avenue campus over the next 15 to 20 years. Delivered as Phase 3 of the university's campus master planning program (following a University Portfolio Plan and the Wagga Wagga Campus Master Plan), the plan was prepared with Hassell and Alluvium and shaped by a 35-member working group, eight site visits and more than 100 consultation sessions with staff, students and the Bathurst community.Its central move is to consolidate the campus's currently dispersed buildings into a compact, vibrant academic core, releasing surplus land for partnership, residential and commercial opportunities while reducing operating costs. The plan covers campus visioning and strategy, spatial planning, and asset strategy and feasibility, and is structured around four pillars: a Place of Country, a Place for Education, a Place for Research and a Place for Community. It also proposes reinstating ecological corridors along Hawthornden Creek and surrounding wetlands, and aligns with Bathurst Regional Council's Vision Bathurst 2040 Local Strategic Planning Statement. The final plan document is published on the university website. Implementation will be phased and paced according to the university's financial capacity, with individual projects prioritised against the plan's strategic directions and supported where possible by industry and commercial partnerships. No individual works packages have been funded, approved or committed to date. The campus currently serves about 2,500 students across disciplines including communication, nursing, exercise science, dentistry and engineering.
Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment
The $200 million Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment is a major healthcare upgrade delivering a mix of new-build expansions and refurbishments. Key clinical enhancements include an expanded Emergency Department, enhanced Maternity services with a Special Care Nursery, and a new non-acute mental health inpatient unit known as Panorama Clinic. The project also provides improved inpatient and outpatient services, additional operating theatres, expanded cardiology, a new paediatrics zone, and a new main entry on Mitre Street. The redevelopment includes over 70 additional car parking spaces and is designed with a strong Connection to Country, featuring light-filled spaces and improved access to Victoria Park.
Bathurst Industrial Park 4-Lot Subdivision
Small industrial subdivision creating 4 lots for manufacturing and industrial uses. Located in established industrial area with good transport links. Development includes infrastructure for utilities, road access, and stormwater management.
Pretty Heights Estate
Multi-stage residential land estate overlooking Bathurst and Mt Panorama. Stage 3 is now being actively marketed with registered lots available for sale while limited Stage 2 lots remain. The approved development comprises 188 residential lots with large home sites, selected dual occupancy opportunities and supporting subdivision infrastructure.
Hynash Constructions Marsden Heights Estate Subdivision
Residential subdivision of 123 allotments (DA 2018/380) at the eastern edge of the Trinity Heights residential area in Kelso. New external roads and extensions of Wentworth Drive and Graham Drive provide lot access, with future linkages north, south and east for further subdivision. Lots range from 780 to 1,505 square metres and are being delivered in a single stage. Road infrastructure works on Marsden Lane commenced October 2024 including a new roundabout at the Hughes Street intersection.A works-in-kind arrangement for stormwater detention basins was denied by Bathurst Regional Council in December 2025; Hynash may seek a consent variation to address drainage obligations.
MIR Group Residential Subdivision
312-lot residential subdivision on 32.8 hectares north of Bathurst Supa Centre. Bounded by Limekilns Road (north), Ashworth Road (south-west), with standard and dual occupancy lots, internal roads, services and open space. Developer contribution fees exceed $4 million.
5,180 residents of Bathurst - South are employed, from a labour force of 5,434. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 58.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,333, about 127% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 skilled workforce characterizes Bathurst - South, with a strong representation of workers in essential service industries and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. As of March 2026, 5,180 local residents are employed, while the rate of unemployment is 0.6% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and participation in the labor force aligns closely with the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data reveals that a small proportion of residents, 11.3%, performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
By contrast, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry accounts for only 1.5% of local employment, which is lower than the 5.3% recorded for Regional NSW. Recording 1.1 workers for every local resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a jobs hub, importing workers from neighboring districts and hosting a higher number of jobs than resident workers. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month period ending March 2026, the local labor force shrank by 1.2% and total employment fell by 2.3%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and its labor force contract by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future workforce requirements in Bathurst - South. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these trajectories vary widely across different industrial sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition of Bathurst - South yields a projected employment increase of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population growth forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bathurst - South is $1,198 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $704 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,883 a year against an average of $57,486. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Bathurst - South SA2 have a median income of $48,883 and an average income of $57,486. These figures fall below national norms, contrasting with the median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index inflation of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to figures of roughly $53,928 for median income and $63,419 for average income as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual income sits in the 29th percentile ($704 per week), and household income places in the 13th percentile.
Income brackets show that the largest group of residents, accounting for 28.8% (3,021 individuals), earns between $800 - 1,499 weekly, which differs from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 29.9%. Affordability challenges for residents are pronounced, with just 81.9% of income left after housing costs, ranking in the 12th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bathurst - South had 4,376 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 15% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,430 a month. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Bathurst - South at the time of the last Census consisted of 57.6% houses and 42.4% other dwelling types such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Bathurst - South trail the regional benchmark, sitting at 28.5%, while the remaining properties are either being purchased under a mortgage (18.4%) or rented (53.1%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was recorded at $1,430, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $295, compared to the Regional NSW average of $330.
When looked at from a national perspective, mortgage commitments in Bathurst - South are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are also significantly below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bathurst - South counted 4,376 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 43% 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 represent the majority of local households at 51.2%, which is composed of couples with children at 14.4%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single-parent households at 11.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 48.8%, with single-person households making up 43.2% and group households representing 5.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is lower than the average of 2.4 observed across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.1% of adults in Bathurst - South hold a university qualification, including 17.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 4,205 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational makeup of the area is distinct within the region, with the percentage of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree standing at 27.1%, which is higher than the SA4 average of 19.3% and the Rest of NSW figure of 21.3%, showing a clear local focus on tertiary study. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 25.4%.
A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 32.8% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 10.3% attending tertiary institutions, 8.5% in primary schools, and 6.6% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bathurst - South reaches 219 stops on 104 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 public transport shows 219 active transport stops in Bathurst - South, consisting of bus and train options. These stops are served by 104 separate routes, which provide 2,385 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 107 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 86% of commuters, and 11% walking. Residents own an average of 0.9 vehicles per dwelling, which is lower than the regional average.
A relatively low proportion of the workforce, 11.3%, works from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic conditions. Public transport services run an average of 340 times per day across the network, which translates to approximately 10 weekly trips for each stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
58.7% of residents in Bathurst - South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Data from AreaSearch regarding mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses highlights significant health issues in Bathurst - South, with various conditions impacting both younger and older residents, alongside a low rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 48% of the population (~4,993 people). This level is lower than the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues reported locally, affecting 11.7% and 10.2% of the population, respectively. Additionally, 58.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Residents of working age experience notable health difficulties, evidenced by higher rates of chronic illness. The area has 21.6% of its population aged 65 and over (2,266 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Seniors in the area face health challenges, with national outcomes matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bathurst - South is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 9.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.4%) and Australian (27.8%). 4.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Bathurst - South is lower than average, with citizens making up 80.6% of the population, 84.8% of residents born in Australia, and 90.1% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 54.2% of the population. The most pronounced demographic variance is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.7% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. English ancestry is claimed by 29.4% of the population in Bathurst - South, followed by Australian ancestry at 27.8% and Irish ancestry at 11.6%, forming the top three ancestral groups.
There are also specific differences in ethnic representation compared to the wider region, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.7% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Lebanese ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Scottish ancestry at 8.2% (compared to 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bathurst - South is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.0% 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 38 in Bathurst - South is lower than the Regional NSW median of 43, matching the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 17.2% compared to Regional NSW, while children aged 5 - 14 make up a smaller proportion at 7.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 15.5% to 16.7% of the population. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 11.4% to 10.3%, and the 85+ bracket declined from 4.4% to 3.3%.
Population modeling suggests that the age structure in Bathurst - South will undergo major changes by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow by 50% (526 people), expanding from 1,057 to 1,584 residents, while the 65 to 74 group is expected to experience minimal growth of 1%, adding only 15 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bathurst - South
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,752 at the 2021 Census → 10,490 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 (103011612). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.