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Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani has an estimated 10,070 residents, up from 9,728 at the 2021 Census — a change of 342 people, or 3.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,079 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 research from AreaSearch, the population of Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani stands at approximately 10,070 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 342 people (3.5%) compared to the 9,728 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,066 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 27 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density comes to 1,079 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded in AreaSearch evaluations. Outpacing the broader SA4 region (3.4%), the 3.5% expansion recorded in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani since the 2021 census establishes the locality as a regional growth leader.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 56.7% of recent overall population gains, whilst interstate moves and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 are sourced from the ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 release using 2022 as its baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 data (with a 2021 base year) wherever coverage gaps exist. Age-specific growth metrics derived from these series have been carried forward across all localities spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates expansion tracking slightly under the national statistical median, pointing to an overall rise of 1,142 persons through to 2041 from current annual ERP statistics, which equates to an 11.3% cumulative increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
123 new dwellings have been approved in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% 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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Residential building approvals across Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani have run at an annual rate of roughly 24 dwellings, accumulating to 123 homes throughout the last 5 financial years. With an average of 2.6 new residents per year per approved home recorded over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underlying demand remains solid to help underpin local asset values. New residential builds indicate accessible price points for purchasers, averaging $328,000 in construction value and tracking below regional averages. Furthermore, the primarily residential landscape is highlighted by $739,000 in commercial approvals registered during this financial year.
Per capita building volume across Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani reaches around 58% of Greater Sydney levels, placing the district in the 32nd percentile nationally. While this tighter supply environment restricts choices for prospective purchasers, it reinforces demand across the established dwelling sector. This lower activity relative to national benchmarks underscores the locality's maturity alongside potential planning restrictions. Detached dwellings account for 88.0% of recent residential activity while townhouses or apartments represent 12.0%, preserving the classic suburban character with family-oriented layouts suited to those wanting space. A mature development environment is further reflected in a ratio of around 445 people per approval. Demographic projections suggest that Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani will add 1,138 residents leading up to 2041 (benchmarked against the newest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Should construction proceed at existing paces, residential additions could lag behind population growth, which may heighten buyer competition and reinforce stronger upward momentum on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani, worth an estimated $144 million. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.9 billion. 21 are already under construction and 47 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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Strategic planning policies, major infrastructure, and local capital projects play a defining role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 major projects expected to influence the community. Significant initiatives include the Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre Expansion, Waratah Super Battery, the Kanwal-Lake Haven-Gorokan Growth Corridor (Warnervale East / Greater Warnervale), as well as the Darkinjung LALC & Landcom Housing Project, with leading developments detailed below.
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Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant Major Upgrade
Central Coast Council, in partnership with BMD Constructions, is executing a major $144 million capital upgrade of the Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant. The project expands treatment capacity to serve up to 75,000 Equivalent Persons with provision for 150,000 EP, introducing new inlet works, bioreactors, clarifiers, tertiary treatment, and enhanced sludge dewatering while safeguarding local waterway health.
Doyalson RSL Masterplanned Community Precinct
A multi-stage masterplanned community lifestyle precinct development spanning over 45 hectares adjacent to Doyalson RSL. The project features 360 retirement living villas, a new community centre, golf clubhouse, medical centre, childcare facility, service station, food outlets, hotel accommodation, and associated civil infrastructure.
Lake Munmorah Recreation Facility & Regional Playspace
Central Coast Council, supported by NSW Government open space grants, is delivering the Lake Munmorah Recreation Facility and Regional Playspace at 4 Tall Timbers Road. The facility delivers an inclusive all-abilities nature-based playground, a pump track and skate facility, sports field upgrades, a modern amenities pavilion, BBQ shelters, and shared paths. Construction works are progressing across staged packages.
Waratah Super Battery
One of the world's largest battery energy storage systems with a capacity of 850 MW and 1,680 MWh, located at the former Munmorah Power Station site. It enhances reserve transmission capacity and grid stability, acting as a 'shock absorber' to ensure reliability and support renewable energy transmission following the planned retirement of coal-fired power stations.
Lake Haven Centre Redevelopment
Long-term planning and asset improvement program for Lake Haven Centre, a single-level sub-regional shopping centre owned by Vicinity Centres. The centre has 43,205 sqm of gross lettable area, 5.7 million annual visits, and is anchored by Kmart, Aldi, Coles and Woolworths with an adjoining business park. No current full redevelopment development application was identified; Vicinity's latest published centre information notes the latest redevelopment was in 2009 and any future development is subject to permits and approvals.Confirmed recent investment includes the completed rooftop solar program with more than 5,000 panels and 2 MW capacity.
Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre Future Expansion
Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre is an operating neighbourhood shopping centre on the corner of Tall Timbers Road and the Pacific Highway. The centre is anchored by Woolworths and includes specialty tenants, a pad-site Woolworths Petrol tenancy and adjacent vacant land identified by the owner as providing potential expansion opportunities. Central Coast planning controls for Lake Munmorah Village Centre allow staged growth from the initial retail centre toward a maximum gross retail floor space of about 10000 sqm, subject to future assessment and retail capacity impacts.No official evidence was found confirming that a new expansion is currently under construction.
Best Start Early Learning Centre Gorokan
The Best Start Early Learning Centre at 54-60 Wallarah Road, Gorokan, is a purpose-built long day childcare and early learning facility designed for approximately 100 children. The centre provides indoor activity rooms, shaded outdoor nature-play areas, staff facilities, and dedicated at-grade parking with safe access off Wallarah Road. Planning approvals have been granted by Central Coast Council.
Doyalson Wyee RSL Club Masterplan (The Doylo Redevelopment)
A 45-hectare mixed-use precinct masterplan by Doylo Lifestyle Group for the redevelopment of the Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club over 20 years. The approved project includes the relocation and expansion of the club and fitness centre, 140 low-density residences, a 220-unit seniors living village, a medical centre, childcare facility, motel accommodation, food outlets, and a recreation hub with an expanded indoor sports centre and Raw Challenge course.
4,449 residents of Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani are employed, from a labour force of 4,680. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 55.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,281, 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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A balanced distribution of blue-collar and white-collar roles characterises the workforce in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani, underpinned by a solid presence of essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and an estimated 3.7% annual growth in employment. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,449, while the local jobless rate sat 0.8% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, accompanied by a notably lower participation rate of 55.7% versus 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census returns showed 22.1% of local workers operating from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures may have influenced these figures.
Resident employment demonstrates substantial clustering within health care & social assistance, construction, as well as retail trade. The concentration in construction is especially prominent, reaching 1.7 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented locally, engaging just 3.5% of the Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani workforce in contrast to 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident population against the Census count of local workers indicates constrained employment opportunities within the immediate boundary. SALM and ABS datasets evaluated by AreaSearch show that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 3.7% while the labour pool grew by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the same span, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force totals both climb by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decrease in unemployment. Future labour demand patterns can be considered through national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26, which have been aligned with local industry profiles across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these broader industry trends to the specific worker distribution of Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani projects local employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for context rather than a localised population forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani is $1,232 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $639 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,206 a year against an average of $54,843. 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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Taxation records from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place income levels across the Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani SA2 below national averages. Taxpayer median earnings stood at $49,206 while the mean was $54,843, in contrast to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values as of March 2026 reach roughly $54,284 for median and $60,503 for average income. Across personal, family, and household categories in the Census 2021 dataset, the area ranks between the 15th and 17th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows a primary concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, capturing 28.7% of residents (2,890 residents), mirroring the wider regional proportion of 30.9%. Affordability constraints are pronounced, leaving 81.9% of income uncommitted and placing the community in the 14th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani had 3,935 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 4% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 29.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani consisted of 91.9% houses alongside 8.1% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro where houses accounted for 55.9% and alternative dwellings represented 44.1%. Outright home ownership in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani reached 41.9%, substantially exceeding Sydney metro, with remaining properties distributed between mortgaged households (33.4%) and rental arrangements (24.7%). Monthly mortgage payments typically sat at a median of $1,733, well below the Sydney metro level of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $360 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
Across the country, local mortgage repayments sit under the Australian average of $1,863, with weekly rent also remaining beneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani counted 3,935 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The majority of dwellings are family households, which comprise 64.8% of the total, divided into couples without children at 27.6%, couples with children at 22.2%, and single parent families at 14.2%. The remaining 35.2% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 32.2% alongside group households at 3.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.3% of adults in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani hold a university qualification, including 9.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 34.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 570 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 935 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 indicates a lower proportion of tertiary credentials, with university qualifications held by 12.3% of the community compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, highlighting scope for educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher education category at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Conversely, technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational training via certificates (34.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.2%). A significant 26.6% of residents are actively undertaking formal studies. Within this student cohort, 9.8% attend primary education, 6.9% are engaged in secondary education, and 2.9% are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani reaches 87 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 570 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 connectivity across Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani includes 87 active bus stops operating throughout the area. These stops are integrated into 33 individual routes that deliver a combined 571 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 162 meters to the closest transport stop. Due to the area's predominantly residential profile, outbound commuting is common, with private vehicle travel serving as the main mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling on average, while 22.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services across the entire network record an average frequency of 81 trips per day, which corresponds to around 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.8% of residents in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality rates indicate notable health hurdles in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani across both older and younger age demographics, alongside a particularly subdued level of private health cover covering around 47% of the total population (~4,712 people). By comparison, coverage stands at 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% on a national scale. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 12.2 and 10.5% of residents respectively, while 57.8% indicated being entirely unaffected by chronic medical issues compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
Rates of chronic illness are elevated among the working-age cohort. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 27.1% of the community (2,730 people), markedly higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with older resident health outcomes presenting certain challenges that track in line with national rankings for the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani is largely Australian-born, at 88.9% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.9%) and Australian (30.3%). 5.0% 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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Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 88.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.1% holding citizenship, and 97.1% speaking only English within their households. Christianity represents the dominant religious affiliation, accounting for 57.8% of the local population compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. English is the most frequently recorded parental ancestry in Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani at 32.9%, well above the 19.0% regional rate, followed by Australian ancestry at 30.3% (against 17.8% regionally) and Irish heritage at 8.8%. Additional distinct demographic variations include Maltese ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% across the region), Australian Aboriginal heritage at 5.0% (versus 1.3% regionally), and Maori representation at 0.5% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 22.2% 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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With a prominent lifestyle and retirement appeal, Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani has an older demographic weighting. Estimates updated to August 2026 show retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprising 27.1% of the population, compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 22.2% versus a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age remains at an estimated 45 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 8 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census.
Since that time, the share of middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) decreased from 26.2% to an estimated 23.5%. Demographic modelling indicates that retiree and elderly cohorts will see the strongest growth by 2041, increasing by 889 (33%) to reach 3,620, while numbers of children and young adults are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 1 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) | 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 — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,728 at the 2021 Census → 10,070 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 (102021046). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.