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The median house price in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is $925k, with units at $710k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bonnells Bay - Silverwater has an estimated 10,273 residents, up from 9,691 at the 2021 Census — a change of 582 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 41.3% of that increase. That puts 1,011 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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As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of Bonnells Bay - Silverwater at approximately 10,273 residents. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 9,691 people, this represents an expansion of 582 people (6.0%). Such growth is derived from an ABS estimated resident population of 10,266 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 34 validated new addresses added following the Census date. The community maintains a density of 1,011 persons per square kilometer, closely matching broader benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch. Outpacing the Rest of NSW benchmark of 5.1%, the 6.0% expansion since the 2021 census positions Bonnells Bay - Silverwater among the regional leaders in growth.
Net overseas migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 41.3% of total population additions in recent periods, complemented by positive contributions across interstate migration and natural increase. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 demographic modeling published by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as its baseline year, supplementing any unrepresented SA2 zones with NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these series are extended across all locations for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, long-term projections place Bonnells Bay - Silverwater within the highest quartile among non-metropolitan districts nationwide, with anticipated growth reaching 3,777 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall rise of 36.7% over the 16 years.
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198 new dwellings have been approved in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater totaled 198 homes, representing an annual average of approximately 39 new dwellings. With an intake averaging 3.7 new residents per year for each residential unit completed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), housing demand substantially exceeds construction volume, generally heightening buyer rivalry and placing upward pressure on property values. New residences are being constructed with an average expected build cost of $518,000, slightly surpassing regional benchmarks and pointing toward quality-oriented construction. Furthermore, commercial building approvals registered this financial year stand at $831,000, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the locality.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, per capita construction in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is markedly subdued, tracking 55.0% below regional average rates. Constrained pipeline delivery tends to underpin buyer interest and sustain pricing for established properties. Recent construction figures indicate that 90.0% of activity consists of detached houses while 10.0% comprises townhouses or apartments, reinforcing a classic low-density neighbourhood profile centered on spacious family dwellings. With approximately 409 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the attributes of a well-established property market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, demographic modeling projects that Bonnells Bay - Silverwater will add 3,770 residents through to 2041. If prevailing construction trajectories continue, the delivery of new accommodation could lag demographic expansion, likely intensifying competition across the market and underpinning future price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, worth an estimated $1.33 billion. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.29 billion. 20 are already under construction and 31 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 major civil works, urban planning strategies, and infrastructure investments. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 projects anticipated to influence the district, highlighted by 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 key initiatives outlined 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 signature restaurants. The precinct includes an expanded 188-berth marina, a wellness and longevity sanctuary, and a floating helipad, aiming to be a premier carbon-neutral destination.
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 58.7%. 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 8,387, 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 labor force in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is defined by high skill levels and solid representation in foundational industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents number 4,708, while joblessness sits 1.7% above the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, and overall labor force participation closely matches the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census records show 24.3% of employed persons working remotely, though pandemic conditions during Covid-19 may have influenced these figures. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Notably, the area demonstrates concentrated specialization in construction, where its workforce proportion is 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.7% of the local workforce, trailing well behind the 5.3% observed in Regional NSW. A comparison between Census resident workers and local job counts indicates that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few internal employment positions. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12-month period indicates a 0.4% contraction in the labor pool alongside a 3.0% decline in employed persons, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 2.6 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment dropped by 0.9%, the labor force decreased by 0.4%, and joblessness increased by 0.5 percentage points. Broader hiring prospects can be assessed through Jobs and Skills Australia projections released as of Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, job opportunities are forecast to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge across industries. Adjusting these sectoral projections for the industry distribution in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater points to modeled employment growth of 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted baseline without local demographic adjustments).
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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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Postcode-based ATO tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate earnings across the Bonnells Bay - Silverwater SA2 trail nationwide norms, recording a median income of $48,913 and an average of $61,699. These metrics sit below Regional NSW levels, where median earnings reach $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Applying a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields modeled figures of $53,961 (median) and $68,066 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings place local personal, family, and household earnings moderately low, spanning the 30th to 35th percentiles.
The largest income segment comprises 33.1% of residents (3,400 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the 29.9% recorded regionally. Housing cost pressures remain elevated, leaving 83.8% of disposable income post-housing, placing the area 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 housing composition in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is overwhelmingly dominated by standalone houses at 96.1%, with attached dwellings, units, and alternative formats accounting for 3.9%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright property ownership stands at 40.6%, matching Regional NSW, while 33.9% of properties are mortgaged and 25.5% are tenant-occupied. Monthly mortgage obligations average a median of $1,783 and weekly median rents reach $400, both exceeding the respective Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. In the broader Australian context, typical monthly mortgage costs sit below the national average of $1,863, whereas weekly rental payments surpass the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater counted 3,667 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,887 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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Families constitute the foundation of the community, representing 75.3% of all occupied households, broken down into couples without children (32.6%), couples with children (27.5%), and single parent families (14.1%). The remaining 24.7% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by lone person households at 22.1% and group households at 2.7%. The typical household contains a median of 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW figure 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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Higher education attainment in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater presents a notable gap, with 17.8% of individuals possessing university credentials compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees account for 12.0%, postgraduate qualifications stand at 3.7%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.1%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 44.7% of citizens aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, divided into certificates (33.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Formal study participation remains solid across the area, with 25.7% of residents attending educational institutions. Breakdown by level shows 9.4% enrolled in primary education, 6.8% attending secondary schools, and 3.4% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater reaches 80 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 430 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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Transit infrastructure in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater includes 80 operational stops serving local bus networks. These facilities connect across 31 separate routes to generate 432 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility across the area is favorable, with an average distance of 202 meters to the closest transit stop. Given the area's residential character, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys and vehicle ownership standing at 1.6 per dwelling. In addition, 24.3% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by COVID-19 conditions. Transit services maintain a network-wide schedule averaging 61 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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AreaSearch health and mortality indicators reveal distinct community health needs in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, where chronic illnesses show elevated prevalence among both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is comparatively subdued, held by roughly 50% of the population (~5,115 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis (affecting 10.5% of residents) and mental health issues (10.2%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, while 59.9% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are especially marked among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 24.9% of the community (2,556 people), outpacing the 23.3% observed across Regional NSW, with elder health measures broadly reflecting wider population benchmarks.
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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Demographic indicators reflect a relatively homogeneous community in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, where 87.5% of residents were born in Australia, Australian citizens account for 92.5%, and 95.6% converse solely in English at home. Christianity forms the leading religious affiliation, representing 54.5% of the local population, slightly under the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. When examining parental heritage and ancestry, the prominent backgrounds across Bonnells Bay - Silverwater include English at 32.5%, Australian at 30.7%, and Scottish at 8.3%. Other distinct community representations include Australian Aboriginal residents at 4.2% (vs 4.6% regionally), Dutch ancestry at 1.3% (vs 1.0%), and Maltese ancestry at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic age distribution across Bonnells Bay - Silverwater tracks closely with broader regional benchmarks, differing from the Regional NSW profile by at most 1.5 percentage points. This positions the estimated median age at 42, declining from 43 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Regional NSW median of 43 documented at that Census. Since that time, the 45 - 64 age bracket (middle-aged residents and early retirees) decreased from 25.6% to an estimated 22.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, the most substantial cohort growth will occur among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), projected to expand by 1,113 residents (45%) to reach 3,600.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · Jun 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 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 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,691 at the 2021 Census → 10,273 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (111021216). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.