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Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has an estimated 14,358 residents, up from 14,200 at the 2021 Census — a change of 158 people, or 1.1%. 267 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,146 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 community of Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has an estimated 14,358 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 158 people (1.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 14,200 people were counted. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 14,288 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 267 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. Consequently, the local population density stands at 1,145 persons per square kilometer, a figure broadly consistent with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth driver recently, accounting for approximately 65.7% of total population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline, form the primary foundation for local SA2 demographic models, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 from a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth trends from these datasets are further applied across all study zones for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic patterns and the most recent annual ERP statistics, the district is anticipated to experience population expansion outpacing the median for non-metropolitan Australia, gaining 1,704 persons by 2041 to achieve an overall 16-year increase of 11.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
234 new dwellings have been approved in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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 Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila have averaged approximately 46 dwellings annually, totaling 234 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local net inward movement averaged only 0.1 people per year per constructed dwelling, indicating that building activity is meeting or exceeding incoming resident demand, expanding choice for purchasers, and providing capacity for population growth to surpass current forecasts. Furthermore, newly approved residential dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $329,000, sitting below the broader regional figure and pointing to relatively affordable development opportunities.
Underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area, commercial building approvals reached $2.8 million in the current financial year. Per capita construction volumes in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila stand at roughly 59% of the level observed across Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 38th percentile across Australia; this comparatively restricted building pipeline constrains new stock availability while sustaining buyer demand for established dwellings. Such restrained activity relative to state and national figures indicates an established, mature urban setting subject to possible site constraints. In terms of composition, recent approvals comprise 52.0% standalone houses and 48.0% attached housing formats including townhouses and apartments, delivering a diverse array of living formats spanning compact entry points to larger family properties. This pipeline signals an evolution from the existing built form (where separate houses represent 88.0%), adapting to land availability constraints as well as changing purchaser requirements and price considerations. The ratio of approximately 391 people per dwelling approval further highlights the mature character of the local residential market. According to the latest quarterly demographic figures from AreaSearch, Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila is projected to welcome an additional 1,634 residents leading up to 2041. While residential construction currently tracks demographic expansion at an adequate rate, prospective property seekers may experience heightened market competition as local numbers increase.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, worth an estimated $119 million. A further 128 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.7 billion. 42 are already under construction and 76 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, public works, and planning frameworks play a fundamental role in shaping an area's trajectory, with AreaSearch identifying 18 specific local initiatives anticipated to influence the district. Prominent projects across the pipeline include the Berkeley Square (Berkeley Shopping Centre Upgrade), Lake Heights Public Preschool, King Street Warrawong Masterplan, and Hooka Creek Road Retirement Village, with key details on these priority developments set out below.
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Berkeley Square (Berkeley Shopping Centre Upgrade)
A complete 11 million dollar transformation and expansion of the existing Berkeley shopping precinct into Berkeley Square. The project reimagines the 5,000+ sqm site, adding a second level to accommodate a new gym and a 121-place childcare centre. The redevelopment retains the existing Coles supermarket while significantly altering parking configurations to include two separate access points from Winnima Way and Bristol Street. The upgrade aims to create a modern lifestyle and dining destination with new retail spaces and improved pedestrian permeability.
Lake Heights Public Preschool
A new co-located public preschool is under construction at Lake Heights Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 public preschools program. The facility will include 2 preschool rooms, outdoor play areas, administration space, staff facilities and amenities, providing places for up to 40 children per day. Construction is progressing with excavation complete and the concrete slab poured. Framing, cladding and landscaping works are underway, with completion scheduled for Day 1, Term 1 2027.
Kanahooka Park Sailing Clubhouse Jetty Construction
Integrated development application (DA-2026/422) for the construction of a new recreation and public access jetty adjacent to the sailing clubhouse on the Lake Illawarra foreshore at Kanahooka Park.
Northcliffe Drive Extension to West Dapto Road
Investigation, corridor planning, and detailed design for extending Northcliffe Drive westward across the Princes Highway/M1 corridor to connect with West Dapto Road. The project provides critical arterial road connectivity and flood-resilient access for the West Dapto Urban Release Area, bypassing central Dapto. Delivered in coordination between Wollongong City Council and Transport for NSW.
Warrawong Parklands Master Plan
The NSW Government has finalised the Warrawong Parklands Master Plan, transforming a 32-hectare underutilised foreshore site on Lake Illawarra into a world-class public parkland. Key features include nearly 10 kilometres of paths and cycle trails, a 320-metre wetland boardwalk, an Olympic-standard skatepark, inclusive playgrounds, lake access steps, and flexible spaces for community events and lakeside dining. A commercial hospitality spine covering approximately 2% of the site will fund long-term operations. The $5 million seawall upgrade commenced construction in May 2026, with the full parkland to be delivered in staged phases (Welcome, Destination, and Growth).Implementation is contingent on passage of the Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Amendment (Review) Bill 2026.
Hooka Creek Road Retirement Village
A proposed lifestyle resort for over 55s featuring 47 residential homes, scaled down multiple times due to flood control and soil contamination concerns.
Backhouse Road Terrace Development
Approved terrace housing development contributing to local residential growth under the Wollongong City Wide Development Contributions Plan.
Alukea Road Major Culvert Upgrade
Major upgrade to culvert infrastructure on Alukea Road to enhance road safety, drainage, and resilience as part of the suburb's future works program. This project falls under the Roads & Bridges category for the City of Wollongong's future works list for Cordeaux Heights.
5,532 residents of Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila are employed, from a labour force of 6,419. Unemployment sits at 13.8%, with participation at 55.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,058, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market across Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila encompasses a balanced distribution of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with building and construction activities demonstrating particularly prominent representation. Local economic indicators include an unemployment rate of 13.8% alongside estimated annual job expansion of 2.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,532, though the local unemployment rate exceeds the Regional NSW level of 4.1% by 9.7%, highlighting significant capacity for labour market strengthening. Additionally, labour force engagement remains subdued, with participation recorded at 55.3% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW.
Census findings indicate that 18.2% of workers operated from home, though these figures were influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Leading fields of resident employment across the district comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Logistics and freight activities demonstrate substantial local concentration, with the transport, postal & warehousing sector achieving a workforce share 1.7 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, primary production is largely negligible, with agriculture, forestry & fishing engaging just 0.4% of working residents relative to 5.3% regionally. Comparing Census counts of locally situated jobs against total resident workers highlights a relatively modest volume of employment opportunities within the immediate area. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.5% while the available labour pool expanded by 2.9%, leading to an increase of 0.3 percentage points in the jobless rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% contraction in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Broader labor demand indicators from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements within Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila over five-year and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across separate industry segments. Projecting these industry-level trajectories onto the existing occupational profile of Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila implies local workforce gains of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a baseline industry weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments.
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Median household income in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila is $1,251 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $560 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,320 a year against an average of $58,343. 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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ATO taxation statistics aggregated at the postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $49,320 and an average of $58,343 within the Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila SA2. These figures trail broader national results as well as Regional NSW averages, where median and mean earnings stood at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 places adjusted local estimates at roughly $54,410 for the median and $64,364 for the average as of March 2026.
Findings from Census 2021 place local individual, family, and household earnings within the 7th to 17th percentiles on a national scale. Detailed income brackets show that 29.4% of residents (4,221 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings tier, aligning closely with the 29.9% proportion recorded across the surrounding region. Financial commitments place significant pressure on household resources, leaving an uncommitted income share of 80.8%, which ranks in the 14th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila had 5,133 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 9% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,764 a month. Rent absorbs 28.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.5%. 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 local housing stock in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila at the time of the most recent Census consisted of 87.8% separate houses alongside 12.2% multi-unit and attached dwellings (including townhouses, flats, and other configurations), whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwelling structures. Outright property ownership accounted for 36.2% of households, slightly below the broader regional proportion, while the balance of homes were held under a mortgage (29.2%) or occupied by tenants (34.7%). Typical monthly home loan repayments stood at $1,764, slightly higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost was $350, above the regional rate of $330.
In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila fall below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila counted 5,133 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 26% 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 comprise the clear majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 70.5% of all households; this includes couples with children (29.3%), couples without children (22.9%), and single parent families (17.2%). Non-family living structures make up the remaining 29.5%, consisting primarily of lone person households at 26.0% and group households at 3.4%. The average household density is 2.6 people per home, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.2% of adults in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 28.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,605 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 919 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 attainment rates in the district reflect substantial developmental opportunities, with 13.2% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the broader NSW rate of 32.2%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate studies at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational pathways show strong community uptake, with 37.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, divided between certificate-level accreditations (28.3%) and advanced diplomas (8.7%). Overall formal study engagement across the locality is substantial, with 28.4% of the population attending an educational institution.
This learning cohort includes 10.5% enrolled in primary education, 8.0% undertaking secondary school studies, and 3.4% participating in tertiary level programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila reaches 122 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 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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The local passenger transit network across Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila comprises 122 active transport stops utilizing bus infrastructure. A network of 40 individual routes connects these locations, generating a combined total of 1,241 weekly passenger trips. Transit proximity is ranked as excellent, with households situated an average distance of 155 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's predominantly residential profile, the vast majority of workers travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary travel method for 93% of commuters. Average vehicle availability stands at 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional figure, while 18.2% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Public transport services across the district deliver an average frequency of 177 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest transit locations relative to the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.9% of residents in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila report no long-term health condition. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Public health metrics reviewed by AreaSearch reveal noticeable wellness and healthcare challenges across Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, with chronic ailments evident across the broader population and occurring at elevated levels among older cohorts. Private healthcare coverage is particularly limited, encompassing approximately 48% of residents (~6,920 people). This level trails both the Regional NSW proportion of 51.9% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Prevalent medical conditions diagnosed within the community are led by mental health issues and arthritis, reported by 9.7 and 9.6% of residents respectively, whereas 63.9% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW.
Health burdens remain notable among working-age individuals due to the prevalence of long-term conditions. Residents aged 65 and over represent 18.4% of the community (2,641 people), below the 23.3% share seen across Regional NSW, with senior health indicators presenting localized challenges despite performing higher in national rankings than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.2% of Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila residents were born overseas and 29.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (22.5%) and English (20.0%). 3.9% 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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Demographic analysis shows that Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 28.2% of residents born abroad and 29.7% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 55.6% of the population. Notably, the Islamic community demonstrates significant relative concentration, accounting for 11.4% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Examining parental country of birth, the three most common ancestry groups across Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila are Australian at 22.5% (trailing the regional level of 30.0%), English at 20.0% (below the regional benchmark of 30.5%), and Other at 14.0% (substantially exceeding the regional share of 4.8%).
Furthermore, several specific backgrounds exhibit pronounced local representation relative to regional benchmarks, including Macedonian at 6.8% (versus 0.4% regionally), Lebanese at 3.4% (versus 0.2%), and Serbian at 1.1% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.4% 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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Compared to Regional NSW, the population structure of Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila is younger across its senior tiers. Based on updated estimates to August 2026, persons aged 25 - 44 represent 27.0% of the community compared to 23.5% regionally, while residents aged 65+ make up 18.4% compared to 23.3% in Regional NSW. These dynamics establish a median age of approximately 38, down from 39 at the 2021 Census and 5 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at the same Census. Among specific cohorts, mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 have reduced their overall population share from 24.8% at the Census to an estimated 22.9%.
Looking forward to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast within the 25 - 44 age bracket, which is expected to add 860 residents (22%) to reach 4,741.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 11 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 Aug 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 — 267 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,200 at the 2021 Census → 14,358 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 (107011545). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.