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The median house price in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is $930k, with units at $690k. House values have moved 5.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Bonnells Bay - Silverwater has an estimated 10,266 residents, up from 9,691 at the 2021 Census — a change of 575 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 41.3% of that increase. That puts 1,010 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is estimated at approximately 10,266 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 575 residents (5.9%) from the 9,691 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,266 alongside 34 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. The population density stands at 1,010 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with standard averages across monitored areas. The 5.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
This population rise was primarily underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 41.3% of the overall gains, though other contributors like natural increase and interstate migration also registered positive results. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions omitted from this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are also mapped to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns suggest a substantial expansion that ranks in the top quartile of non-metropolitan regions in Australia, with the locality projected to add 3,765 residents by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 16-year increase of 36.7%.
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209 new dwellings have been approved in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Bonnells Bay - Silverwater has recorded an average of approximately 41 residential building approvals annually, yielding 209 dwelling approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 21 during the current FY-26 period. Because an average of 3.5 residents have relocated to the community for each new residence constructed during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand remains ahead of building activity, which typically drives up property prices and heightens buyer competition. Meanwhile, new residential construction exhibits an average cost of $422,000, which sits slightly above regional benchmarks and points to a focus on high-quality builds.
Additionally, commercial development remains quiet, with only $831,000 in commercial approvals documented this financial year. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, development volume in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is considerably lower, sitting 52.0% below the regional average on a per capita basis. This limited construction pace generally supports demand and asset values for established dwellings. The profile of recent construction shows that 91.0% consists of detached houses and 9.0% consists of townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density suburban environment favored by families looking for larger properties. The ratio of around 347 people for each building approval reflects a mature real estate market. Looking ahead, the population of Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is anticipated to expand by 3,765 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If the current rate of development persists, the delivery of new housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among buyers and underpin further price appreciation.
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Development applications around Bonnells Bay - Silverwater
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, worth an estimated $1.33 billion. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.17 billion. 19 are already under construction and 29 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 infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development schemes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Trinity Point Mixed Use Development, the Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road Intersection Upgrade, the Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade, and the Morisset Place Strategy, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Trinity Point Mixed Use Development
A $665 million transformative waterfront development on Lake Macquarie designed by Koichi Takada Architects. The project received State Significant Development approval in August 2025 and features a 153-room luxury hotel, 160 high-end waterfront apartments, and two 300-seat signature restaurants. The precinct includes an expanded 188-berth marina, a wellness and longevity sanctuary, and a floating helipad. Aiming to be the first carbon-neutral development in NSW, it incorporates green roofs, solar technology, and extensive landscaped public boardwalks.
Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development
A $665 million luxury carbon-neutral waterfront destination designed by Koichi Takada. The State Significant Development includes a 5-star hotel with up to 220 rooms, 180 luxury residential apartments, and an expansion of the existing marina to 188 berths. Features include two 300-seat restaurants, a world-class wellness retreat, a floating helipad, and a public foreshore boardwalk. The project targets a 4-Star Green Star certification using green roofs and solar technology.
Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade
Upgrade of the intersection to a new four-legged roundabout to improve safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, reduce congestion, support public transport, and manage increased traffic volumes due to residential and commercial growth in Morisset, including access to the Cedar Mill entertainment venue. The project is funded by Lake Macquarie City Council, NSW Government ($2.5 million through the State Voluntary Planning Agreement Funding Program), and development contributions/private investment.
Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road Intersection Upgrade
Lake Macquarie City Council has engaged Metiri to plan and design an upgrade of the Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning, investigations, and design stage, with a feasibility assessment identifying traffic signals as the most viable upgrade option. The goal is to improve safety and traffic flow at the T-intersection.
Morisset Place Strategy
A long-term strategic plan by Lake Macquarie City Council to guide the future development and growth of Morisset as a regionally significant growth area under the Hunter Regional Plan 2041. It aims to accommodate an additional 12000 residents and facilitate mixed-use precincts. A draft strategy is expected for public exhibition in 2026.
Eraring Battery Energy Storage System
The Eraring Battery Energy Storage System is a grid-scale lithium-ion battery being built on Origin-owned land at the Eraring Power Station site, southwest of Lake Macquarie. The project is being delivered in two main batteries. Eraring Battery 1 (460 MW / 1,770 MWh, around four-hour dispatch) reached commercial operation in January 2026 and is now importing and exporting energy via the National Electricity Market. Eraring Battery 2 (240 MW, around 5.8-hour dispatch) is under construction with civil works, battery and transformer installation, and finalisation of the 330 kV substation underway, and is scheduled to come online in the first quarter of 2027.Combined capacity will be 700 MW / 3,160 MWh, making it the largest approved battery storage system in the Southern Hemisphere. The site connects to the existing Transgrid 330 kV switchyard via around 400 metres of new overhead transmission, with Wartsila supplying battery technology and Enerven delivering design and construction. Total investment in Battery 1 and 2 exceeds $1 billion.
Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie
A 235 million dollar tourism, entertainment and event precinct planned for the 90 hectare former Morisset Country Club site. The original 2022 approval covered a 30,000 capacity outdoor amphitheatre alongside cafes, restaurants, a splash park, tourist accommodation and an over-55s lifestyle village. In early 2025 Winarch Group announced the project would be significantly downsized to a 10,000 capacity indoor arena and a separate 5,000 capacity outdoor stage, with the partially-built shell-like stage dome no longer part of the design.Construction has been idle for around 18 months and a revised development application has yet to be lodged, with Winarch citing delays to the Transport for NSW upgrade of Mandalong Road and Dora Street. In late April 2026 Lake Macquarie City Council voted 10-1 to investigate a potential compulsory acquisition of the site, with a feasibility memo expected within three months. Winarch has publicly recommitted to delivering the precinct.
Morisset Sports Facility
A new purpose-built sports and recreation facility to be constructed on the grounds of Morisset Hospital. This project is a relocation of the former Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre, which was closed due to risks associated with the Eraring Power Station's ash dam. The new facility will include indoor and outdoor multi-sport courts and an oval.
4,708 residents of Bonnells Bay - Silverwater are employed, from a labour force of 4,998. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 59.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,380, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is highly skilled with a strong presence in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.8%. As of March 2026, there are 4,708 employed residents, representing an unemployment rate that is 1.7% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is generally consistent with the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 24.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related lockdowns. Local employment is largely centered within health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The community displays a distinct concentration in construction, where the share of employment is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 5.3% average for Regional NSW. Given the difference between the census working population and resident population, the local area appears to provide limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, the total labour force shrank by 0.4% while employment dropped by 3.0%, leading to a 2.6 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the specific employment profile of Bonnells Bay - Silverwater indicates that local employment would grow by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted calculation without incorporating localized population projections.
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Median household income in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is $1,491 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $709 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,913 a year against an average of $61,699. 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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Taxpayer income within the Bonnells Bay - Silverwater SA2 is below the national average according to financial year 2023 ATO data compiled by AreaSearch. In this area, the median income of taxpayers is $48,913 and the average income is $61,699, compared to the respective Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $53,961 for median income and $68,066 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater all rank modestly, placing between the 30th and 35th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 33.1% of the population, representing 3,398 residents who earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, which aligns with the broader metropolitan average of 29.9% in this bracket. Housing costs present significant challenges, leaving residents with only 83.8% of their income, which ranks in the 35th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater had 3,667 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,783 a month. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the distribution of housing types in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater was 96.1% houses and 3.9% other options (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. The home ownership rate was equal to the Regional NSW average of 40.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (33.9%) or rented (25.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,783 sat above the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent of $400 was also higher than the Regional NSW average of $330.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater counted 3,667 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,885 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local homes at 75.3%, consisting of couples without children at 32.6%, couples with children at 27.5%, and single parent households at 14.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.7%, with single-person homes representing 22.1% and group living situations making up 2.7%. The typical household size of 2.5 residents is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater hold a university qualification, including 12.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 491 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 971 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 profiles show that the area has a university qualification rate of 17.8%, which sits considerably below the statewide NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This discrepancy highlights both a clear challenge and a target for future educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (33.0%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 25.7% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 9.4% attending primary school, 6.8% in secondary education, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater reaches 80 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 330 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 that Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is serviced by 80 active bus stops. These transit points accommodate 31 distinct bus routes, delivering a combined total of 330 passenger trips each week. Access to transit is favorable, with residents living an average of 202 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is mainly residential, most workers commute out of the district, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. The average household has 1.6 vehicles. A portion of the workforce (24.3%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
The average frequency of public transport services is 47 trips per day across the network, which equates to roughly 4 weekly trips for each bus stop.
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59.9% of residents in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Bonnells Bay - Silverwater presents notable health challenges based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic health issues, with common ailments distributed across both younger and older demographics. The level of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~5,112 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues in the area, affecting 10.5% and 10.2% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 59.9% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Chronic conditions are elevated among the working-age population, indicating health difficulties in this group. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 24.3% of the community (2,491 people), and health outcomes for this senior demographic are generally in line with national averages for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is largely Australian-born, at 87.5% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.5%) and Australian (30.7%). 4.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is lower than national averages, with 87.5% of the population born in Australia, 92.5% holding citizenship, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 54.5% of the population, which compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary ancestral origins reported by residents in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater are English (32.5%), Australian (30.7%), and Scottish (8.3%). There are also notable differences in the concentration of other groups: Australian Aboriginal residents represent 4.2% of the local population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Maltese ancestry is recorded at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Dutch ancestry stands at 1.3% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is 42 years, which is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years but older than the national median of 38 years. The local demographic profile features a notable share of 25 - 34 year-olds (12.4%), while the 45 - 54 age bracket is smaller (10.2%) than in Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 11.1% to 12.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 10.7% to 12.0%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.2% to 10.2%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.4% to 12.2%.
Long-term forecasts to 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, with the 35 to 44 group projected to grow the fastest at 46%, adding 565 residents to total 1,798.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bonnells Bay - Silverwater
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,691 at the 2021 Census → 10,266 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 (111021216). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.