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The median house price in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is $1.35m, with units at $1.06m. House values have moved -1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores has an estimated 9,844 residents, up from 9,170 at the 2021 Census — a change of 674 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 130 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 59.1% of that increase. That puts 181 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 Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is approximately 9,844 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 674 individuals (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,170 people. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,765 alongside 130 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 180 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future housing expansion. The area's 7.4% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (3.7%) as well as the Rest of NSW, establishing it as a local growth hotspot.
This demographic rise was chiefly driven by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 59.1% of the total population growth in recent times, though natural increase and interstate relocations also registered positive gains. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, which use 2022 as their starting point. Where this dataset lacks coverage, the NSW State Government's SA2 projections from 2022 (using a 2021 baseline) are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are extended to cover the timeframe from 2032 to 2041. Based on recent annual ERP statistics, the area is projected to experience population growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan regions nationwide, with an estimated rise of 1,526 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 14.7% over the 16 years.
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194 new dwellings have been approved in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores recorded an average of roughly 38 new dwelling approvals per year, totaling 194 home approvals during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 32 during the current FY-26. Given that the area added 3.7 new residents for each completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically accelerates price growth and intensifies buyer competition, while the average expected construction cost for these new dwellings is $362,000. Furthermore, $5.4 million in commercial development approvals was registered in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential makeup of the locality.
The rate of new residential approvals per resident in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is about three-quarters of the level seen across the Rest of NSW, placing the area in the 59th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide. The mix of new construction comprises 72.0% standalone houses and 28.0% medium and high-density projects, maintaining the low-density profile of the community through a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. An average of 258 people per dwelling approval indicates a developing local market. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, demographic projections show that Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is set to add 1,447 residents by 2041. While local construction activity is keeping reasonable pace with this projected population expansion, incoming buyers could face heightened competition as the resident population grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores, worth an estimated $182 million. A further 113 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.3 billion. 29 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to influence the area. Significant projects include Bayside Brunswick Heads (Wallum), Marshalls Creek Boardwalk, Place Plan for New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores, and Mullumbimby Road Upgrade, with the accompanying list highlighting those expected to have the most direct local impact.
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Bayside Brunswick Heads (Wallum)
A 123-lot residential subdivision and 3 medium density sites across 30 hectares by Clarence Property. 60 percent of the site (18 hectares) will be protected as conservation zones. While the project received Development Approval, works are currently paused due to an interlocutory injunction and a Federal Court challenge by Save Wallum Inc. regarding the EPBC Act and threatened species.
Marshalls Creek Boardwalk
Proposed shared walking and cycling boardwalk linking Ocean Shores shopping centre with New Brighton beach and Brunswick Heads via Marshalls Creek. Byron Shire Council's 2025 Place Plan retains the project only as an investigation, requiring a route options report and environmental assessment before any future decision. The proposal remains subject to significant environmental constraints and consultation with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores Place Plan
Byron Shire Council's adopted 20-year place plan for New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores. The plan sets a vision and 24 actions across movement and accessibility, environmental protection, open space improvements, village character, community development and resilience. Council adopted the plan in October 2025 and a Place Planning Collective North is now helping prioritise actions for implementation, including paths and cycleways, road safety, public transport advocacy, sports field planning, drainage, flood risk work and Ocean Shores centre planning.
Gulgan Village
A proposed medium-density eco-village masterplanned development spread across a 73-hectare site. The project aims to provide diverse housing options for up to 1,400 residents across around 450 dwellings, including affordable units, co-housing, apartments, and townhouses, integrated with light industrial spaces, community facilities, retail, and open green space.
Mullumbimby Rail Corridor Affordable Housing Project
Proposed affordable housing development on government-owned former rail corridor land near Mullumbimby Station. The project is a partnership between Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) and Byron Shire Council. Planning remains at the concept and community engagement stage while site constraints including flooding, future rail corridor use and environmental considerations continue to be assessed.
Station Street Affordable Housing
A collaborative mixed-use affordable housing development by Landcom and Byron Shire Council, proposing a two-storey building with around 32 affordable rental homes for workers on low to moderate incomes, a ground floor boarding house, and retail space.
Mullumbimby Hospital Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the remediated former hospital site into a diverse precinct featuring affordable housing, social housing, and community facilities. The project focuses on utilizing flood-free land to address local housing shortages through a mix of dwelling types and building heights up to 11.5 meters. Current efforts involve finalizing a site-specific Development Control Plan (DCP) and Masterplan funded by the Housing Support Program.
Mullumbimby Affordable Housing / Mixed-Use (57 Station Street)
Joint Landcom and Byron Shire Council development of the Mullumbimby entrance carpark into an affordable rental, mixed-use project delivered with the NSW Reconstruction Authority. An amended DA (10.2025.212.1) for a two-storey building with 28 one- and two-bedroom units, a ground-floor boarding house, retail tenancies and 19 resident car spaces is on public exhibition from 22 June 2026 to 16 August 2026, following changes to setbacks, flood/drainage design and building materials made in response to the 2025 exhibition.The overall program remains framed as around 32 affordable rental homes for workers on low to moderate incomes, to be managed by a community housing provider in perpetuity. Subject to approval and financing, construction is expected to start late 2027 and run about 18 months, with residents moving in from 2029.
4,816 residents of Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores are employed, from a labour force of 5,037. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 61.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,438, about 86% 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 Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is highly qualified, with a strong presence in essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.9% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 4,816 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.3% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is largely consistent with the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a notable 26.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The locality shows a distinct job concentration in accommodation & food, where the employment share is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented at 3.5% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 7.5%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the area itself are limited. An analysis by AreaSearch of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year ending March 2026, the count of employed individuals rose by 2.9% and the total labor force grew by 3.9%, which led to an increase of 0.8 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Regional NSW, which experienced a contraction of 0.9% in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment trends can be evaluated using national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year national growth models have been adjusted to reflect the local employment structure. The national workforce is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation across different industries. Applying these sector-specific growth forecasts to the local job mix indicates that employment in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores should grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted projection and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is $1,462 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $723 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,245 a year against an average of $61,741. 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 tax data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal income levels in the Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores SA2 track below the national average. The median taxpayer income in the SA2 is $44,245, while the average income is $61,741, which compares to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $48,811 (median) and $68,113 (average). Census data from 2021 indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are modest, sitting between the 32nd and 33rd percentiles.
The figures show that 34.4% of the local population (representing 3,386 residents) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the metropolitan region where 29.9% of the population falls into this group. Financial strain from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only 80.1% of their income after housing expenses, placing the area in the 28th percentile, while its SEIFA income score falls in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores had 3,519 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 10% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $498 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 34.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. 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 stock in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores consisted of 79.5% detached houses and 20.5% alternative dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where detached houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. The rate of outright home ownership was 38.6%, matching the Regional NSW rate, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (30.7%) or occupied by tenants (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $498 was also well above the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and local rental costs are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores counted 3,519 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,778 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 63.6%, consisting of couples with children (23.3%), couples without children (25.2%), and single parents (14.2%). The remaining 36.4% are non-family households, which are comprised of individuals living alone (28.1%) and group shared houses (8.3%). The median household size is 2.4 residents, which is identical to the average across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.5% of adults in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores hold a university qualification, including 22.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 23.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 518 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,035 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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The level of education in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is notably higher than regional averages, with 32.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.3% across the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well to benefit from knowledge-based industries. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and vocational skills are also widespread, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (23.8%).
A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 29.1% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This enrollment consists of 9.6% in primary schools, 7.8% in secondary institutions, and 4.0% pursuing higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores reaches 59 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 380 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 infrastructure in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores consists of 59 active passenger stops served by bus networks. These stops are linked by 41 distinct routes that provide a total of 380 weekly passenger services. Transport convenience is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 262 meters from the closest stop. Reflecting the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area for employment, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles.
A significant proportion of residents, 26.5%, worked from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 related patterns). Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 54 runs per day, which equates to roughly 6 weekly services per individual stop.
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71.3% of residents in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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According to health data analyzed by AreaSearch, Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores demonstrates positive health outcomes, marked by low mortality rates and a minimal incidence of chronic illnesses across all age demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, standing at approximately 50% of the population (~4,902 individuals). This is slightly below the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health concerns reported in the locality are arthritis and mental health conditions, each affecting 8.0% of the population, while 71.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Health statistics for residents under 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the population (1,960 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Seniors in the area display strong health outcomes, ranking higher against national benchmarks than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is largely Australian-born, at 79.5% of residents, with 8.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores are generally aligned with regional averages, with citizens representing 85.6% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 79.5%, and English-only speakers at home making up 91.2%. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 27.9% of local residents. The most notable religious variance is within Judaism, which is practiced by 1.5% of the population in the area compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores are English (29.8%), Australian (23.1%, which is lower than the regional average of 30.0%), and Irish (11.6%).
There are also notable differences in other ancestral groups, with French backgrounds overrepresented at 1.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.2%), and German at 4.5% (compared to 3.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is 43. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.2% 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 Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores is 43 years, aligning with the Regional NSW median of 43 and tracking higher than the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 bracket (16.5%), while the 15 - 24 cohort is smaller (8.7%) than the Regional NSW average. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of 35 to 44 year-olds grew from 14.1% to 16.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 age group increased from 5.0% to 6.2%, while the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 14.8% to 12.7%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest shifting age patterns, with the 35 to 44 group expected to grow by 24% (representing an increase of 387 people) to reach 2,011 from 1,623, while the 55 to 64 age group is projected to contract by 26 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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 — 130 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,170 at the 2021 Census → 9,844 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 (112011239). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.