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The median house price in Blackheath - Megalong Valley is $900k. House values have moved 3.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Blackheath - Megalong Valley has an estimated 5,880 residents, up from 5,764 at the 2021 Census — a change of 116 people, or 2.0%. Density is about 42 people per 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 of Blackheath - Megalong Valley stands at approximately 5,880 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 116 residents (2.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,764 individuals. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,872 alongside 59 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 42 persons per square kilometer, indicating a setting with generous personal space. The 2.0% growth rate within Blackheath - Megalong Valley since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (1.6%), establishing it as a local growth frontrunner.
The demographic expansion in the locality was primarily generated by arrivals from overseas, which functioned as the sole source of population increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year. For SA2 territories excluded from this dataset, AreaSearch uses projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic paths, expansion is projected to match the nation's bottom quartile of statistical areas, with the locality predicted to add 24 persons by 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total rise of 0.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
107 new dwellings have been approved in Blackheath - Megalong Valley over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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In Blackheath - Megalong Valley, typical building approvals hover around 21 dwellings annually, totaling 107 residential units approved over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 22 during the current FY-26. With a mean of just 0.8 people moving to the locality for each constructed residence over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of supply matches or exceeds local demand, giving purchasers more options and allowing for population gains beyond projected figures, while new builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $302,000, consistent with wider regional trends.
Furthermore, commercial approvals amounting to $2.0 million have been logged in the current financial year, showing very quiet commercial construction activity. Per capita building approvals in Blackheath - Megalong Valley are 84.0% higher than the rate in Greater Sydney, offering prospective buyers plenty of options, even though the pace of development has slowed down lately. The composition of new builds is 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the low-density footprint of the locality by focusing on standalone properties designed for buyers seeking extra space. The ratio of 379 people in the area for each approved dwelling reflects a calm, low-intensity construction environment. Projecting forward, the population of Blackheath - Megalong Valley is expected to rise by 16 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given the ongoing volume of construction, residential supply is set to sufficiently satisfy demand, producing advantageous conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for demographic growth that outstrips 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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Blackheath - Megalong Valley, worth an estimated $410 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.24 billion. 8 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are likely to influence this area. Notable developments include the Great Western Highway Upgrade - Katoomba to Lithgow, the Mount Victoria Station Upgrade, the Mount Victoria Memorial Park Playspace and Court Upgrades, and the Katoomba Cultural Centre and Civic Precinct Upgrade, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Mount Victoria Memorial Park Playspace and Court Upgrades
Blue Mountains City Council is delivering a 1 million AUD upgrade to Mount Victoria Memorial Park, including a new inclusive playspace, upgraded multi-use courts, accessible pathways, landscaping and supporting park infrastructure. Final playspace designs were released following community consultation, with court construction commencing in late August 2025 under the Australian Government Priority Community Infrastructure Program.
Great Western Highway Upgrade - Katoomba to Lithgow
Targeted Great Western Highway safety and capacity upgrades between Katoomba and Lithgow delivered by Transport for NSW. The funded active works comprised the $176.6 million Medlow Bath Upgrade, including a 1.2 kilometre highway upgrade, accessible pedestrian bridge, lifts and station access improvements, and the $232 million Coxs River Road Upgrade at Little Hartley, including a 2.4 kilometre four-lane realignment, grade-separated interchange, bridge and shared paths. Coxs River Road was completed in December 2025 and Medlow Bath works continued into early 2026.Wider duplication proposals, including Blackheath to Little Hartley and Little Hartley to Lithgow, remain paused pending funding decisions. A separate 2026 Victoria Pass road closure and urgent repair program is affecting the corridor but is not the same as the original upgrade package.
Mount Victoria Station Upgrade
Accessibility and safety upgrade to Mount Victoria Station under the NSW Government's Safe Accessible Transport program. The project includes new lifts and a ramp, upgrades to the existing waiting room and forecourts, and improved kiss and ride, taxi, and accessible parking spaces. Transport for NSW conducted community consultation on the final concept designs from August to September 2025, and released a community feedback report in April 2026. While planning is ongoing, delivery funding is not yet available; pending funding, the next stage includes a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for planning approval and detailed design before construction.
Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project
The Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project delivers high street, arts and culture, and community infrastructure improvements across Katoomba Town Centre. Funded by a $7.5 million NSW Government grant, the project includes upgraded street paving, kerb and guttering, new outdoor public dining facilities, improved outdoor public event spaces, street tree plantings, landscaping, public art, and smart cities technology.
Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade
Council led upgrade program to Katoomba Street and adjacent laneways in Katoomba town centre. Works include continuation and completion of paving, kerb and gutter upgrades, new street furniture and lighting, outdoor dining and event spaces, tree planting and landscaping, public art and heritage interpretation, and improved wayfinding and directional signage. The project is funded by a 7.5 million dollar NSW Government grant and is in the planning and design phase, with construction to follow and completion targeted for 2027.
Lilypad Katoomba
Lilypad Katoomba is a boutique collection of 24 luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses completed in 2024 in the heart of Katoomba, offering mountain views, secure parking and high end finishes. The project delivers new residential stock close to Katoomba Street services and transport, developed by TQM as part of its New South Wales residential portfolio.
Escarpments Estate
Escarpments Estate is a master-planned residential community adjoining the former Katoomba Golf Course, now an established street-scale estate of around 100 dwellings including houses, townhouses and a small number of units, offering contemporary homes with escarpment and parkland views and ongoing resale activity.
Echo Point Precinct Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of the Echo Point visitor precinct at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Following the 2020 completion of the sandstone gathering place, Prince of Wales Lookout, and night-lit boardwalk, current works funded by the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program are delivering balustrade and pathway improvements, upgraded lighting, and improved signage at Echo Point. The broader visitor infrastructure program also covers Pulpit Rock and Sublime Point, coordinated with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, improving accessibility and visitor flow for one of Australia's most popular tourism destinations.
2,739 residents of Blackheath - Megalong Valley are employed, from a labour force of 2,844. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 55.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,169, about 88% 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 of Blackheath - Megalong Valley is highly credentialed, with a strong presence in vital service industries and a low jobless rate of 3.7%. As of March 2026, there are 2,739 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's figure of 4.1%, while local labor force participation is notably lower (55.4% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a substantial 43.5% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lock-down measures. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.
The locality displays a clear concentration in education & training, where the employment proportion is 1.5 times the wider regional standard. In contrast, the finance & insurance sector is underrepresented, accounting for 2.8% of workers compared to the regional benchmark of 7.3%. Comparing the count of local jobs at the Census to the total working resident population suggests that local employment openings are limited. Based on an analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the recent 12-month period saw a decrease in the local labor force of 3.8% alongside a drop in employment of 3.4%, resulting in a decline in the unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney registered a rise in employment of 1.9% and a labor force expansion of 1.9%, with a very small drop. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future labor demand in Blackheath - Megalong Valley. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local industry mix to project regional employment growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary greatly across different sectors. Applying these industry-specific national growth rates to the employment profile of Blackheath - Megalong Valley suggests that local jobs could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blackheath - Megalong Valley is $1,317 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $727 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,384 a year against an average of $63,600. 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 at the postcode level, processed by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, indicates a median taxpayer income of $46,384 and an average income of $63,600 in the Blackheath - Megalong Valley SA2. These figures are below the national average and stand in contrast to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, updated estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $51,171 for the median and $70,164 for the average. The 2021 Census records show family, household, and personal incomes all ranking low in Blackheath - Megalong Valley, falling between the 21st and 33rd percentiles.
In terms of income brackets, the largest group of residents (28.6%, or 1,681 people) earns between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional share of 30.9% for this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with only 84.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 22nd percentile, while the area's SEIFA income score sits in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blackheath - Megalong Valley had 2,603 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 28.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing stock in Blackheath - Megalong Valley consisted of 96.5% standalone houses and 3.5% other dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, the level of outright home ownership in Blackheath - Megalong Valley was significantly higher than the Sydney metro level, standing at 48.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (31.2%) or occupied by tenants (20.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $380 compared to $470 in the metropolitan area.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Blackheath - Megalong Valley are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blackheath - Megalong Valley counted 2,603 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 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 61.1%, consisting of couples with children at 18.4%, couples without children at 30.8%, and single parent households at 11.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.9%, with single person households representing 35.9% and group households making up 3.2%. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the average of 2.7 observed across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.1% of adults in Blackheath - Megalong Valley hold a university qualification, including 24.2% with a bachelor degree and 11.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 602 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,036 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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Educational attainment in Blackheath - Megalong Valley is considerably higher than regional and national averages, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 23.9% in the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based work. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational skills are also well represented, with 33.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding tertiary qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (20.4%).
Participation in study is high, with 25.6% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This is composed of 8.3% of residents attending primary school, 7.0% in high school, and 4.2% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blackheath - Megalong Valley reaches 115 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport reveals 115 active stops in Blackheath - Megalong Valley, consisting of both bus and train services. These stops are served by 22 routes, which combined provide 1,318 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 221 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most working residents commute elsewhere, with private vehicles being the main transport mode at 85%, followed by walking at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.0, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents (43.5%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions. Service frequency averages 188 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 11 weekly trips for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 transport stops closest to the geographical center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.0% of residents in Blackheath - Megalong Valley report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Health indicators in Blackheath - Megalong Valley are close to national benchmarks, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with a standard distribution of common ailments across both young and old cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population (~2,969 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported locally were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 10.4% and 9.6% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 61.0% of residents reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, with higher rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 31.5% of the population (1,853 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for local seniors are particularly positive, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Blackheath - Megalong Valley is largely Australian-born, at 77.5% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.6%) and Australian (22.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Blackheath - Megalong Valley is broadly consistent with the wider regional average, with 77.5% of the population born in Australia, 88.9% holding citizenship, and 92.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 37.7% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.5% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage (parents' country of birth), the top three ancestries in Blackheath - Megalong Valley are English, representing 30.6% of residents (significantly higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 22.6%, and Irish at 12.3% (significantly higher than the regional average of 6.1%).
Other ancestries show notable differences in representation: Scottish is overrepresented at 10.6% of the local population (compared to 4.8% regionally), Hungarian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%), and Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackheath - Megalong Valley is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 14.8% 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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With a median age of 52, Blackheath - Megalong Valley has a much older demographic than Greater Sydney, where the median is 37, and the nation, which has a median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is heavily represented at 16.7% of the population, compared to lower representation in the 25 - 34 bracket at 7.2%. This high proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is well above the national share of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 9.5% to 12.2% of the population.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.5% to 8.8%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.7% to 12.5%. By 2041, the age structure is expected to shift significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 111% (170 people), rising from 154 to 325. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65+ account for 100% of the projected population growth, while declines are expected in the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blackheath - Megalong Valley
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 3 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 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 — 59 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,764 at the 2021 Census → 5,880 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 (124011449). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.