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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 Belmont South - Blacksmiths is $1.10m, with units at $685k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Belmont South - Blacksmiths has an estimated 5,779 residents, up from 5,680 at the 2021 Census — a change of 99 people, or 1.7%. That puts 849 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 by AreaSearch, the population of Belmont South - Blacksmiths is approximately 5,779 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 99 individuals (1.7%) from the 2021 Census, when 5,680 people were recorded. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,777 alongside 52 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 848 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical outcomes across analyzed areas. The post-census growth of 1.7% in Belmont South - Blacksmiths is within 1.5 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (3.2%), indicating healthy underlying growth.
The main driver of this population rise was overseas migration, which made up roughly 58.9% of the total demographic growth during recent timeframes, though positive contributions were also seen from interstate migration and natural population increases. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 with a 2021 baseline, are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these datasets are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, growth is expected to align with the lower quartile of national regional locations, with an projected rise of 55 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total increase of 0.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
97 new dwellings have been approved in Belmont South - Blacksmiths over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, well below 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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Belmont South - Blacksmiths has recorded an average of roughly 19 residential building approvals annually, representing 97 properties over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 11 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.6 new residents moving in per completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new building is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, expanding options for prospective buyers and supporting population growth that could outpace current projections, with new homes registering an average building cost of $371,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $351,000 during this financial year, reflecting a low level of commercial development. Relative to the Rest of NSW, building activity per capita in Belmont South - Blacksmiths is 18.0% lower, placing it in the 38th percentile of all regions analyzed across the country, which keeps buyer options relatively limited and helps sustain demand for established properties. This rate is also below the national standard, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential restrictions on development. Modern building projects consist of 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, maintaining the low-density profile of the neighborhood by focusing on standalone houses to draw buyers wanting space. The estimated ratio of 557 people per single building approval reflects a quiet construction market with low levels of activity. Demographic projections indicate that Belmont South - Blacksmiths will add 53 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly estimates by AreaSearch). Under current building trends, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, resulting in favorable purchasing environments and potentially paving the way for expansion that goes beyond current predictions.
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 Belmont South - Blacksmiths, worth an estimated $27 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.15 billion. 18 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and environmental & disaster management. 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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Developments in local infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 12 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Pelican Foreshore Stabilisation Project, Belmont South Foreshore Stabilisation, the Swansea Channel Dredging and Sand Transfer System, and the Belmont Desalination Plant, with details of the most relevant projects provided in the following list.
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Pelican Foreshore Stabilisation Project
Coastal erosion management project addressing foreshore stabilisation at Pelican through rock groyne construction, sand nourishment, and protective structures. Part of Lake Macquarie's certified Coastal Management Program (2023), the works stabilise the foreshore east of the Maritime Rescue NSW base, protect emergency and recreational assets, and maintain public access to the waterfront. The project spans multiple precincts from Naru Point to the Pelican groynes and forms part of a broader 10-year Local Adaptation Plan for Pelican, Blacksmiths, Swansea and surrounds addressing flooding, erosion, and sea-level rise.
Belmont South Foreshore Stabilisation
Multi-stage foreshore stabilisation and rehabilitation project protecting Belmont Bay and Village Bay from erosion, wave overtopping, tidal inundation and flooding. Works include shoreline protection, drainage and stormwater upgrades, public access and amenity improvements, vegetation restoration and native planting to improve climate resilience and biodiversity. Stage 1 was completed in January 2024, with remaining stages continuing toward the planned 2026 completion.
Swansea Channel Dredging and Sand Transfer System
Multi-agency program to maintain safe navigation in Swansea Channel and deliver a permanent dredge and sand transfer system for Lake Macquarie. Funded by $10 million from the Australian Government and $6 million from the NSW Government, Lake Macquarie City Council has contracted Birdon Pty Ltd to supply a Beaver 30 dredge and associated sand transfer system. Stage 4 maintenance dredging is underway as of April 2026, removing approximately 10,000 cubic metres from the Dog Leg section.The permanent Beaver 30 dredge is being commissioned by mid-2026, with Transport for NSW to own and operate the system. Dredged sand will be pumped via an overland pipeline to nourish the northern end of Blacksmiths Beach. A 10-year Review of Environmental Factors has been prepared to support ongoing dredging approvals through to 2035.
Swansea Channel Permanent Dredging Solution
A permanent dredging solution for Swansea Channel involving a Beaver 30 dredge vessel and a new sand transfer system to maintain safe navigation, pumping sand to Blacksmiths Beach. The project also includes upgrades to the Blacksmiths boat ramp.
Belmont North Tiny Homes Trial
A trial project by Lake Macquarie City Council to introduce affordable housing options. The project involves placing two self-contained, transportable 'tiny homes' on Council-owned residential land in Belmont North, with plans for three additional prefabricated homes on nearby land as an interim housing measure.
Belmont Desalination Plant
A permanent seawater desalination plant with the capacity to produce up to 30 million litres of drinking water per day for the Lower Hunter region, meeting 15% of the region's demand. The plant will be powered by renewable energy. Includes seawater intakes, treatment plant, brine disposal, power supply, and ancillary facilities.
42-44 Lake Road Residential Development
A 3-storey residential building comprising 20 apartments (3 one-bedroom and 17 two-bedroom), a 27 square metre commercial kiosk, 21 car parking spaces, and 1,012 square metres of landscaping. The development received approval from Lake Macquarie Council in April 2024 despite community concerns regarding traffic, drainage, and overshadowing. The building height of 12.22 metres exceeds the development standard by 2.2 metres to accommodate flood-level requirements for ground-floor apartments. The project includes communal open space and additional setbacks to southern boundaries to maintain solar access and privacy for neighbouring properties.
Swansea foreshore enhancement project
The construction of a new boardwalk, installation of public art, revegetation works, landscaping, new wayfinding and interpretive signage and an upgrade to the western car park.
2,652 residents of Belmont South - Blacksmiths are employed, from a labour force of 2,808. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 56.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,752, about 82% 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 labor market in Belmont South - Blacksmiths is balanced between professional and manual occupations, featuring a solid presence of essential service jobs and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. In March 2026, 2,652 local residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.5% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and participation in the workforce was somewhat low (56.9% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). According to Census data, a moderate portion of the population (21.2%) worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong specialization in construction, where the workforce proportion is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises employ a very small share of the workforce at just 0.5% in Belmont South - Blacksmiths, compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison of the Census working population against resident workers suggests that local employment options are limited within the immediate area. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the twelve months ending March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.4% while total employment fell by 2.3%, leading to a 1.8 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the workforce shrink by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Future labor demand in Belmont South - Blacksmiths can be interpreted using national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variation across different sectors. Applying these national sector trends to the local employment distribution in Belmont South - Blacksmiths indicates that local jobs could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Belmont South - Blacksmiths is $1,240 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $653 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,211 a year against an average of $69,696. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the Belmont South - Blacksmiths SA2 are slightly above the national average, with a median of $54,211 and an average of $69,696. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $59,806 for the median and $76,889 for the average. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in Belmont South - Blacksmiths between the 16th and 19th percentiles nationwide.
The largest bracket contains 26.0% of local residents (1,502 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where this bracket accounts for 29.9%. Housing cost pressures are high, leaving residents with only 82.5% of their income, which ranks in the 15th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Belmont South - Blacksmiths had 2,377 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 12% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 26.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the mix of housing types in Belmont South - Blacksmiths consisted of 77.2% separate houses and 22.8% alternative dwellings (including townhouses, flats, and other housing structures), compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. The rate of home ownership in Belmont South - Blacksmiths was identical to the Regional NSW average of 41.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (27.3%) or occupied by tenants (31.3%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was higher than the Regional NSW average at $1,800, while the median weekly rent was equivalent at $330, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Belmont South - Blacksmiths are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are considerably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Belmont South - Blacksmiths counted 2,377 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 66.2%, consisting of couples with children (23.2%), couples without children (28.0%), and single parent households (13.6%). The remaining 33.8% are non-family households, which include lone person dwellings (31.7%) and group households (2.1%). The median household occupancy of 2.3 residents is slightly smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Belmont South - Blacksmiths hold a university qualification, including 11.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 334 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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 neighborhood faces school-related hurdles, with tertiary qualification rates (15.2%) sitting well below the state average of 32.2% for NSW. This situation presents both a hurdle and a chance for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 11.3%, followed by postgraduate studies at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 42.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (32.4%). A significant 23.2% of the local population is enrolled in formal study.
This portion is composed of 8.1% attending primary schools, 6.7% in secondary schools, and 3.2% enrolled in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Belmont South - Blacksmiths reaches 72 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 480 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 72 active public transport stops in Belmont South - Blacksmiths, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 20 separate routes, which combine to offer 477 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is categorized as excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional benchmark.
Approximately 21.2% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. The average frequency of transit services is 68 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 6 weekly journeys per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.8% of residents in Belmont South - Blacksmiths report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Belmont South - Blacksmiths faces notable health issues, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, which are somewhat common in both younger and older populations, while the percentage of residents with private health insurance is slightly higher than the average SA2 area at roughly 54% of the population (~3,114 people). This compares to 51.9% for Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 12.0% and 9.8% of the population, respectively, while 59.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Residents of working age face notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. The area has 27.7% of its population aged 65 and over (1,603 people), which exceeds the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Senior citizens' health profiles present some difficulties, with nationwide rankings generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Belmont South - Blacksmiths is largely Australian-born, at 92.1% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (31.8%). 4.9% 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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Belmont South - Blacksmiths exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 92.5% of the population, 92.1% of residents born in Australia, and 97.0% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation in Belmont South - Blacksmiths is Christianity, representing 52.2% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest groups in Belmont South - Blacksmiths are English at 33.0%, Australian at 31.8%, and Scottish at 8.8%. Some specific ethnic backgrounds show notable differences in representation: Welsh accounts for 0.9% in Belmont South - Blacksmiths (compared to 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal accounts for 4.9% (compared to 4.6%), and Maltese represents 0.4% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Belmont South - Blacksmiths is 48, older than 89% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 48 years in Belmont South - Blacksmiths is older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and significantly higher than the Australian median of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 years (15.6%), whereas the 5 - 14 year age group is relatively small (9.9%) compared to Regional NSW. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Data collected since the 2021 Census reveals the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 7.9% to 9.3% of the population.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.5% to 14.5% and the 45 to 54 group fell from 13.4% to 11.8%. Demographic modeling indicates the age structure of Belmont South - Blacksmiths will change significantly by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is expected to grow substantially, rising by 88 people (56%) from 160 to 249. Older residents (65+) are projected to account for 53% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the population. Meanwhile, the numbers of residents aged 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Belmont South - Blacksmiths
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 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 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) | 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 — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,680 at the 2021 Census → 5,779 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 (111011207). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.