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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 $1.11m, with units at $700k. House values have moved 6.7% 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Belmont South - Blacksmiths stands at approximately 5,779 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 99 people (1.7%) relative to the 5,680 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment draws upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,777 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 52 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, the local population density is 848 persons per square kilometer, a figure broadly consistent with the broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. The community's 1.7% post-census growth rate trails the wider SA3 area (3.3%) by only 1.6 percentage points, indicating solid underlying momentum.
Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 58.9% of recent net gains, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also delivered positive contributions. SA2 projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from the ABS/Geoscience Australia series published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while NSW State Government SA2 data published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year is applied where gaps exist. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are further applied across all localities spanning 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, Belmont South - Blacksmiths is projected to track within the lower quartile of Australia's regional areas, with prevailing annual ERP figures pointing to a net gain of 58 persons by 2041, representing cumulative growth of 1.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
85 new dwellings have been approved in Belmont South - Blacksmiths over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Belmont South - Blacksmiths have averaged approximately 17 new homes per annum, totaling 85 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With only 0.7 new residents arriving per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to local housing stock have matched or outpaced population inflows, ensuring plentiful options for prospective purchasers and headroom for future demographic expansion. Residential approvals indicate an average expected construction cost of $526,000—a level exceeding standard regional benchmarks that highlights an emphasis on premium residential builds.
Meanwhile, commercial development has remained quiet, with only $351,000 in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year. Per capita residential construction in Belmont South - Blacksmiths sits at roughly three-quarters of the pace recorded across Rest of NSW, ranking the locality within the 24th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation and providing buyers with fewer choices, which helps bolster interest in established housing stock. This performance also sits beneath nationwide norms, reflecting an established urban landscape along with possible planning restrictions. Detached dwellings account for 76.0% of recent approvals while 24.0% are attached dwellings, preserving the suburb's traditional low-density profile centered around spacious family properties. The local ratio of roughly 636 people per dwelling approval further underlines the subdued, low-volume pace of construction. According to latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch, Belmont South - Blacksmiths is slated to gain 56 residents by 2041. Given prevailing development activity, upcoming housing stock is well positioned to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer market conditions and supporting population growth beyond current baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Belmont South - Blacksmiths
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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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Local capital works, major developments, and council planning schemes exert a major influence on regional growth and performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 key infrastructure works poised to affect the community. Notable developments among these include the Pelican Foreshore Stabilisation Project, Belmont South Foreshore Stabilisation, Swansea Channel Dredging and Sand Transfer System, and the Belmont Desalination Plant, with detailed descriptions of key projects provided below.
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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 57.0%. 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 workforce in Belmont South - Blacksmiths displays a diverse distribution across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services and a local jobless rate of 5.6%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,652, while the unemployment rate sat 1.5% higher than the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW. Labour participation was also somewhat subdued at 57.0% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Furthermore, 21.2% of local workers reported working from home in the Census, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at that time should be acknowledged. Local employment is predominantly concentrated within health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction represents a notable area of local specialization, with resident participation reaching 1.5 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local employment, markedly below the 5.3% seen across Regional NSW. A comparison between Census working figures and the local resident base suggests that internal employment opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively scarce. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 0.4% alongside a 2.3% drop in total employment, pushing the jobless rate up by 1.8 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% dip in employment, a 0.4% reduction in its labour force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-range insights into local job demand can be drawn from national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. When these five-year and ten-year nationwide sector projections—which forecast overall employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—are weighted against the specific industry profile of Belmont South - Blacksmiths, local employment is modeled to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this reflects a basic weighted distribution intended for illustration rather than localized demographic modeling).
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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Belmont South - Blacksmiths SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $54,211 and an average taxpayer income of $69,696. These figures slightly outpace the national average and exceed the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, indexed values reach an estimated $59,806 (median) and $76,889 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 16th and 19th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 tier encompasses 26.0% of local earners (1,502 individuals), closely aligned with the 29.9% recorded across the wider region. Mortgage and rental costs exert substantial financial strain, leaving households with 82.5% of income and placing the suburb in the 15th percentile for affordability.
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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Census findings show that the local housing landscape in Belmont South - Blacksmiths is comprised of 77.2% separate houses and 22.8% alternative dwelling types (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and other formats), compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 41.4% of homes, mirroring the Regional NSW rate, while 27.3% carried a mortgage and 31.3% were rental accommodations. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,800, surpassing the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, whereas median weekly rent was $330, matching the Regional NSW figure of $330.
In the national context, local mortgage commitments fall below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the nationwide 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 constitute the majority of local living arrangements, making up 66.2% of households. This includes 28.0% couples without children, 23.2% couples with children, and 13.6% single-parent households. Non-family living situations comprise the remaining 33.8%, led by single-person dwellings at 31.7% and group shared arrangements at 2.1%. The average household size sits at 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
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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Tertiary educational attainment presents an ongoing challenge across the community, with only 15.2% holding university credentials compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, highlighting clear scope for educational initiatives. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 11.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 42.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing formal vocational training, comprising 32.4% with certificates and 9.9% with advanced diplomas. A significant 23.2% of local residents are actively engaged in formal study. Within this group, 8.1% attend primary school, 6.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 3.2% are undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Belmont South - Blacksmiths reaches 72 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 590 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transport connectivity in Belmont South - Blacksmiths is underpinned by 72 operational transit stops catering to various bus services. A network of 20 distinct routes traverses these locations, providing 589 scheduled passenger trips on a weekly basis. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 158 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the vast majority of workers travel outwards, with private motor vehicles accounting for 96% of trips. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 vehicles per household, below regional benchmarks.
Furthermore, 21.2% of local workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all transit lines, frequency averages 84 services per day, translating to roughly 8 weekly departures at each individual transit stop.
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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 records elevated healthcare demands according to AreaSearch metrics on mortality and long-term health issues, with chronic illnesses showing a noticeable incidence among younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 54% of the population (~3,114 people), sitting marginally ahead of typical SA2 levels and above the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 12.0% and 9.8% of the populace respectively. Meanwhile, 59.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, below the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW.
Working-age adults experience considerable health burdens due to heightened chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.2% of the local population (1,630 people), outstripping the 23.3% share in Regional NSW, with senior healthcare outcomes aligning closely with nationwide benchmarks.
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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Cultural diversity metrics across Belmont South - Blacksmiths are relatively low, with Australian citizens comprising 92.5% of residents, 92.1% born within Australia, and 97.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, accounting for 52.2% of community members, compared with 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the primary lineages represented locally are English (33.0%), Australian (31.8%), and Scottish (8.8%). Specific demographic variations are also evident: Welsh ancestry accounts for 0.9% locally compared to 0.5% regionally, Australian Aboriginal heritage stands at 4.9% against 4.6% regionally, and Maltese heritage accounts for 0.4% versus 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Belmont South - Blacksmiths is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 20.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Belmont South - Blacksmiths tilts noticeably toward older age brackets. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ comprise 28.2% of the community as at August 2026 compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas children and youth aged 0 - 24 represent 25.6% versus 29.3% regionally. The median age is estimated at 49, holding steady from the 2021 Census, which is 6 years above the Regional NSW Census figure of 43 and higher than the Australian Census median of 38. The cohort of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 has declined from 29.9% at the Census to an estimated 26.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numeric expansion is anticipated among adults aged 25 - 44, which is forecast to rise by 102 residents (9%) to 1,249, while younger residents and the 45 - 64 cohort are expected to contract.
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (111011207). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.