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The median house price in Bondi Junction - Waverly is $3.30m, with units at $1.30m. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Bondi Junction - Waverly has an estimated 19,148 residents, up from 17,720 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,428 people, or 8.1%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 590 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 91.5% of that increase. That puts 7,598 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bondi Junction - Waverly has a population of approximately 19,148 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,428 people (8.1%) from the 17,720 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 19,148 combined with 590 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The local population density stands at 7,598 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the top 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The area's 8.1% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (5.6%) and the state, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 91.5% of the total population increase during recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch adopts the 2024 projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their starting point. In instances where these are unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release (with a 2021 base year) are implemented. The age cohort growth rates derived from these sources are also applied to all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the area is anticipated to experience population growth above the national median, expanding by 2,937 persons by 2041 according to the latest annual ERP numbers, which represents a total increase of 15.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
527 new dwellings have been approved in Bondi Junction - Waverly over the past five years, an average of 105 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 Bondi Junction - Waverly, residential approvals average approximately 105 per year, with 527 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 3 approved in FY-26 so far. An influx of 1.6 people per year for every new home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates a well-balanced supply and demand dynamic, supporting stable market conditions. The average construction cost of these new properties is $691,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market. Furthermore, the area has seen $59.7 million in commercial development approvals during the current financial year, pointing to strong local business investment.
Per capita, Bondi Junction - Waverly registers 98.0% more construction activity than Greater Sydney, giving prospective buyers plenty of options. The composition of new building activity consists of 3.0% standalone homes and 97.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for higher-density housing offers more affordable pathways to entry and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With roughly 773 people per approval, Bondi Junction - Waverly presents the profile of an established, mature locality. Based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population projections suggest Bondi Junction - Waverly will add 2,937 residents by 2041. Current building activity appears to align well with this future demand, fostering stable market conditions without major upward pressure on prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bondi Junction - Waverly, worth an estimated $4.93 billion. A further 140 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.3 billion. 50 are already under construction and 55 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to infrastructure, major projects, and local planning policies. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that are expected to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Mixed-Use Development with Affordable Housing at 362-384 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Origami Bondi Junction, the Eastern Suburbs Railway Extension and Woollahra Station Activation, and the Signature (362-384 Oxford Street) Build-to-Rent Precinct, with the provided list highlighting the developments of greatest relevance.
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Westfield Bondi Junction
A major retail destination undergoing a staged redevelopment. Key phases include the transformation of Level 6 into a premium dining and entertainment hub, and the reconfiguration of Level 1 for a 2,500 sqm Virgin Active social wellness club and a new rebel rCX concept, which launched in mid-2025. Following a security review, the centre has upgraded its public safety and surveillance measures. It continues to be one of Sydney's most significant retail assets.
Eastern Suburbs Railway Extension and Woollahra Station Activation
The project encompasses the activation of the dormant Woollahra Station and the ongoing safeguarding of the T4 Eastern Suburbs Line extension corridor toward Bondi Beach. As of early 2026, the NSW Government has officially progressed plans to complete the 'ghost' Woollahra Station, situated between Edgecliff and Bondi Junction. Site investigation works, including borehole drilling, commenced in January 2026. The station activation is a catalyst for state-led rezoning aimed at delivering 10,000 new homes in the Woollahra and Edgecliff precincts.Additionally, the Rail Service Improvement Program is implementing digital signalling (ETCS Level 2) between Erskineville and Bondi Junction to increase network capacity and reliability.
122-126 Bronte Road Mixed-Use Development
A heritage-listed adaptive reuse project transforming the former Waverley Telephone Exchange into a mixed-use development featuring 60 serviced apartments across multiple levels, ground floor retail spaces including 3 shops, reception lobby, and basement parking. The development preserves the heritage facade while creating modern serviced accommodation with balconies offering views across Sydney, contributing to the revitalization of Bondi Junction.
Signature by Stargate, Bondi Junction
Signature by Stargate is a mixed-use shoptop housing development at 362-384 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, on a corner site bordered by Oxford Street, Newland Street and Rowe Lane. State Significant Development SSD-71481718 comprises two residential towers of 15-16 storeys with 118 apartments (55 one-bedroom, 57 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom), including 23 infill affordable housing apartments, above a retail and commercial podium with basement parking. The western parcel retains the heritage facade of the former Imperial Building.The application was determined and approved on 27 June 2025, with a Modification 1 design amendment approved 16 December 2025. Excavation and construction on the lower levels of the approved scheme are underway, with completion estimated for 2026. Total GFA is approximately 10,100 square metres, with apartments now selling from $1,495,000.
Mixed-Use Development with Affordable Housing, 362-384 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
A State Significant mixed-use development comprising two residential towers (15-16 storeys) with 118 apartments including 23 affordable housing units, above retail and commercial podiums with six levels of basement parking. The development retains the heritage facade of the former Imperial Building and features 737 square metres of retail space, 851 square metres of commercial space, and 433 square metres of communal open space including rooftop landscaped areas. The project includes 124 car parking spaces, 132 bicycle spaces, and is designed by SJB Architects.Construction commenced in 2024 with excavation and lower levels currently underway.
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan
Waverley Council is preparing a Strategic Vision and Master Plan for the Bondi Junction town centre, with Architectus appointed to deliver the work. The study area runs from Centennial Park to the eastern edge of Waverley Park, bounded by Syd Einfeld Drive to the north and Birrell Street to the south, and includes the old Chambers Building on Paul Street and Bondi Road. Stage 1 vision development and Stage 2 public exhibition were completed in 2025.Stage 3 Master Plan development is active from November 2025 to April 2026, with public exhibition and adoption planned for May to June 2026 and implementation from July 2026 onward. The plan will guide land use, transport, built form, public space, housing, civic and cultural uses, and the nighttime economy.
Origami Bondi Junction
A luxury 20-storey mixed-use tower featuring 88 high-end north-facing residences with sweeping Sydney Harbour views. Designed by Koichi Takada Architects with David Hicks interiors, the development includes a rooftop pool, residents garden, concierge services, and integrated commercial workspace. The project reached a significant milestone in mid-2025 with structural progress featured on major news outlets.
The Centennial Collection
A curated collection of 79 luxury apartments across two towers (13 and 16 storeys) by Stargate Property, featuring panoramic harbour, city skyline and parkside views. Designed by SJB Architects with premium finishes including rooftop pools, concierge services, and wine cellars. Located opposite Centennial Park.
12,064 residents of Bondi Junction - Waverly are employed, from a labour force of 12,421. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 74.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,849, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Bondi Junction - Waverly is highly qualified, with a notable concentration of professionals in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is low at 2.9%, and estimated employment growth reached 2.2% over the past year. In March 2026, 12,064 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 1.3% below the 4.1% rate recorded in Greater Sydney. Workforce participation is also elevated at 74.6%, compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 59.3% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Local employment is highly specialized in professional & technical fields, with a representation share 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 6.1% of the local workforce, compared to 9.3% in Greater Sydney. At the time of the Census, the ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident pointed to significant local job opportunities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, local employment numbers expanded by 2.2% while the labor force grew by 1.9%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Bondi Junction - Waverly. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local employment profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying greatly by industry. Applying these national sector trends to the local employment mix suggests employment within Bondi Junction - Waverly will increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bondi Junction - Waverly is $2,566 a week (about $133,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,354 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,443 a year against an average of $131,162. The average runs 84% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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According to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the Bondi Junction - Waverly SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $71,443 and an average income of $131,162. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards, outperforming 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, current estimates would sit around $78,816 for the median and $144,698 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in the 91st to 95th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the top bracket of $4000+ weekly earnings includes 33.6% of the population (6,433 individuals), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 30.9%. Economic strength is further demonstrated by the 45.1% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, which supports high consumer spending. Although high housing costs consume 20.0% of local incomes, strong earning levels keep disposable income in the 88th percentile, and the area ranks in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bondi Junction - Waverly had 7,127 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 13% detached houses and 56% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $652 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Bondi Junction - Waverly consisted of 13.0% houses and 87.0% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. The home ownership rate of 27.1% lagged slightly behind metro Sydney, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (24.1%) or rented (48.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $3,500, which is considerably higher than metro Sydney's average of $2,427. Similarly, the median weekly rent was $652, compared to $470 in metro Sydney.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Bondi Junction - Waverly are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bondi Junction - Waverly counted 7,127 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,701 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of the community at 60.2%, consisting of couples with children (24.5%), couples without children (27.4%), and single parent families (7.3%). Non-family households represent the remaining 39.8%, with single-person households making up 32.0% and group households accounting for 7.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.6% of adults in Bondi Junction - Waverly hold a university qualification, including 39.4% with a bachelor degree and 15.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 10.9% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,438 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,144 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 Bondi Junction - Waverly is exceptionally high compared to broader benchmarks, with 58.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This strong educational profile positions the community well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 39.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training accounts for 21.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 10.9%. Enrollment rates in education are high, with 30.6% of the population actively participating in formal study.
This includes 8.6% in primary school, 6.9% in high school, and 6.8% studying at tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bondi Junction - Waverly reaches 112 stops on 84 routes, timetabled for about 23,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 analysis identifies 112 active transit stops in Bondi Junction - Waverly, consisting of both trains and buses. These stops serve 84 distinct routes and provide a total of 23,944 passenger trips each week. Transport access is excellent, with residents living an average of 111 meters from their nearest stop. As a primary residential hub, most locals commute outward, with driving remaining the primary mode of travel at 47%, followed by train at 20% and walking at 14%. Car ownership averages 0.5 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A significant 59.3% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 3,420 trips per day, which translates to about 213 weekly trips for each transport stop. The accompanying map illustrates the 100 closest stops to the central point of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
76.9% of residents in Bondi Junction - Waverly report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 81.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness prevalence and mortality rates, health outcomes in Bondi Junction - Waverly are outstanding, with particularly low rates of common health conditions among younger age groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 82% of the population (15,605 people), which compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues were the most frequently reported medical conditions, each affecting 5.9% of residents. Meanwhile, 76.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.5% of the population (2,962 people). Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, though their national ranking is lower than that of the younger local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.6% of Bondi Junction - Waverly residents were born overseas and 25.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (15.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bondi Junction - Waverly exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 46.6% of the population born overseas and 25.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 40.3% of the community. However, the most significant religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which is practiced by 11.0% of the population, compared to a Greater Sydney average of just 0.8%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Bondi Junction - Waverly are English (23.2%), Australian (15.5%), and Other (15.1%). There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds compared to the broader region: Russian ancestry is represented at 1.7% in the area (compared to 0.4% regionally), French at 1.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.9% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bondi Junction - Waverly is 36. 33.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Bondi Junction - Waverly is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi Junction - Waverly has a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.1%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (8.8%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of 15 to 24 year-olds has increased from 9.0% to 11.7%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 9.9% to 8.8%.
Demographic modeling indicates the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow the most by 23%, adding 553 residents to total 2,934, while the 0 to 4 group is expected to grow by only 2% (16 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bondi Junction - Waverly
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 17 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 590 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,720 at the 2021 Census → 19,148 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 (118011341). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.