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The median house price in Caringbah is $2.00m, with units at $940k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Caringbah has an estimated 14,305 residents, up from 12,858 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,447 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 413 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 55.1% of that increase. That puts 3,576 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 AreaSearch, the population of Caringbah stands at approximately 14,305 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 1,447 individuals, which equals an 11.3% increase over the 12,858 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The adjustment derives from the ABS estimated resident population of 14,011 as of June 2025 plus 413 newly validated addresses since the Census date. With a density of 3,576 persons per square kilometer, Caringbah ranks within the upper quartile compared to other national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 11.3% expansion since the 2021 census outperformed both the SA4 region at 5.0% and the SA3 area, establishing Caringbah as a leading growth zone in the area.
Overseas migration accounted for roughly 55.1% of the total population gains in recent times, while natural growth and interstate migration also contributed positively to the overall increase. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. In instances where an SA2 is omitted from that dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. The age-specific growth trajectories derived from these sources are projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on recent annual ERP statistics, future demographic shifts point to population gains that exceed the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with this specific locality anticipated to add 2,118 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 12.8% over the 16 years.
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763 new dwellings have been approved in Caringbah over the past five years, an average of 152 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 117 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 7% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 463, running ahead of 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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Approximately 152 residential building approvals have been granted each year in Caringbah, yielding a total of 763 approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 425 approvals registered. With an average of 1.5 new residents arriving for each new dwelling constructed over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, local demand and housing supply appear balanced, encouraging a stable market environment where new properties are built with an average construction value of $340,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $41.0 million have been logged during the current financial year, pointing to solid investment in local commercial enterprises.
Compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, Caringbah generates 69.0% more new residential approvals per capita, providing prospective buyers with a wider array of choices. This rate is far higher than the national average, showcasing robust developer confidence in the local market. Recent construction data indicates that single detached houses make up 7.0% of approvals, whereas medium and high-density developments constitute 93.0%. This emphasis on denser housing options yields more attainable purchase points and caters well to downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a marked departure from the existing housing profile, which currently consists of 28.0% houses, showing the declining availability of vacant land while responding to changing preferences and affordability challenges. With a ratio of roughly 188 people for each approved dwelling, Caringbah exhibits the hallmarks of a developing region. Projecting forward from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly statistics, Caringbah is anticipated to increase its population by 1,824 residents by 2041. Judging by current construction trends, the supply of new housing is positioned to comfortably accommodate this growth, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population expansion to surpass current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caringbah, worth an estimated $1.09 billion. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.2 billion. 29 are already under construction and 53 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects and planning guidelines play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Caringbah Pavilion, the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL), Live Caringbah, and the Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah shop top housing project with affordable housing, with the following index highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Caringbah Pavilion
A landmark mixed-use lifestyle precinct delivering 188 apartments above a Coles-anchored retail village in Caringbah. Building A rises 10 storeys with 116 market-rate apartments for sale; Building B is 6 storeys with 72 affordable housing units managed by Hume Community Housing for a minimum 15 years. The $80 million retail podium includes Coles, Liquorland, and specialty dining and wellness retailers. Resort-style resident amenities include rooftop gardens, pool, gym, and wellness zones. Designed by Conquest's in-house CQ Studio, residences range from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom penthouses.Located 200 metres from Caringbah train station, the precinct combines coastal living with urban convenience in the heart of Sutherland Shire.
Shop top housing with affordable housing - Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah
State Significant Development (SSD-72600478) for two residential towers (Building A, 10 storeys, 116 apartments; Building B, 6 storeys, 72 apartments) totalling 188 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings and a build-to-rent component, above a retail podium anchored by a new Coles supermarket and specialty retail. Marketed as Caringbah Pavilion by Conquest (applicant entity: NSW Housing Corporation Pty Ltd). SSD consent granted 23 April 2025. Construction is well advanced: demolition, excavation and podium works are complete, with the retail village scheduled to open 7 August 2026 and residents progressively moving into the apartments from mid-to-late 2026.Conquest has also lodged a development application to add a childcare centre to the precinct.
Caringbah Marketplace Redevelopment
A landmark mixed-use redevelopment of a 1,815 sqm derelict shopping mall site located 300m from Caringbah Station. The project is anchored by a new 10-year lease to ALDI and offers up to 5,445 sqm of gross floor area under E2 Commercial Centre zoning. Following decades of vacancy and multiple rejected planning proposals, the site was marketed for sale in late 2025 as a premium opportunity for retail combined with residential apartments or student accommodation.
Cronulla and Caringbah Place Plans
Strategic precinct planning framework by Sutherland Shire Council to guide future housing choice, streetscape revitalisation, active transport links, open space enhancements, and commercial growth across Caringbah and Cronulla town centres.
Caringbah Town Centre Park
A new community park is being planned for the Caringbah Town Centre at the corner of Willarong Road and the Kingsway. Sutherland Shire Council purchased the residential land at 155 and 157 Willarong Road in 2022 using developer contributions, combining it with an adjoining council car park to create a 2,213 square metre site. The dwellings were demolished in February 2025 and the site has been re-turfed while planning continues. Community consultation on the park's use ran from March to April 2025, with results now informing a detailed concept design due for further community review by mid 2026.The park will provide additional open space, improved footpaths, a local ground or play space, seating, a bike rack and landscaping for the growing Caringbah community. Council has allocated 2.75 million AUD to the project in its 2026-27 capital works program, with construction expected to start in mid to late 2026.
Live Caringbah
Live Caringbah is a contemporary coastal mixed-use development by Landmark Group in the Caringbah Medical Precinct. The project features approximately 288 designer apartments (1, 2, and 3-bedroom) across two eight-storey towers, alongside a five-storey medical/health facility. Designed by DKO Architecture, amenities include rooftop gardens, yoga lawns, and work-from-home spaces. Originally approved in April 2024, construction commenced in August 2025. The development is backed by Landmark's 10-year Structural Guarantee.
Caringbah Greens
A mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Caringbah Bowling Club featuring coastal-inspired apartments across three buildings designed by DKO Architecture. The project includes a new modern clubhouse, bistro, two bowling greens, central playground, and landscaped rooftop terraces.
Sutherland Hospital Redevelopment
An $88.5 million expansion of Sutherland Hospital featuring a new Operating Theatre Complex with eight digital operating rooms and two procedure rooms. The project delivered a new MRI facility, a surgical short stay unit, a Central Sterilising Services Department, and refurbished recovery areas. Designed with a four-star Green Star equivalency, the facility includes integrated Aboriginal artwork and landscaped meeting spaces to support modern models of care for the growing Sutherland Shire community.
7,999 residents of Caringbah are employed, from a labour force of 8,373. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 72.4%. 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 17,093, about 119% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Caringbah is characterized by a highly educated labor force with a notable concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and relatively steady job numbers over the preceding year. There were 7,999 employed residents recorded as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate that sits 0.3% higher than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%. Participation in the labor force is solid, registering at 72.4% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a notable 37.9% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear specialization in construction, where the industry's share of employment is 1.5 times that of the broader region. Conversely, professional & technical roles are less common locally, accounting for 8.1% of the workforce in Caringbah compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. At the time of the Census, the ratio of 1.0 jobs for every resident pointed to a strong local employment base. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period ending March 2026, local employment grew by 0.2% while the total labor force expanded by 0.5%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force expansion of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline in unemployment. Five- and ten-year national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends within Caringbah. These national outlooks have been aligned with the local employment structure to project future growth. While employment across Australia is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary considerably by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto Caringbah's existing labor profile suggests that local employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison that does not incorporate localized population growth models.
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Median household income in Caringbah is $1,894 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,020 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,364 a year against an average of $97,205. The average runs 44% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, Caringbah SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $67,364 and an average income of $97,205. This places the area in the highest percentile range in the nation, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates correspond to roughly $74,316 for median income and $107,237 for average income as of March 2026. Census statistics show that individual weekly earnings are high, ranking at the 80th percentile nationally at $1,020.
Income distribution figures show that 31.2% of the population, representing 4,463 individuals, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider regional pattern where 30.9% of people fall into this bracket. While high housing expenses account for 20.3% of income, strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 53rd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caringbah had 5,323 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 28% detached houses and 44% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,544 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in Caringbah at the time of the latest Census consisted of 28.3% separate houses and 71.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling configurations, in contrast to the wider Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Caringbah sat slightly below the metropolitan average at 26.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 34.7% and rented properties making up 38.5% of homes. The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,544, higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was recorded at $470, matching the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, Caringbah's median mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caringbah counted 5,323 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,922 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 33% 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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Family units constitute the majority of local households at 63.6%, which is broken down into couples with children at 27.9%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single-parent households at 11.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.4%, with single-person households representing 33.0% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household occupancy of 2.3 individuals is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.5% of adults in Caringbah hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 25.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,951 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,095 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Caringbah is lower than the regional average, with 28.5% of individuals aged 15 and older holding university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This difference points to opportunities for local educational attainment and skills growth. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly represented, with 38.3% of residents aged 15 and older holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 25.6%.
Enrolment in education is high throughout the suburb, with 28.1% of the population currently undertaking formal studies. This total is comprised of 9.4% in primary schools, 6.4% in high schools, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Caringbah reaches 100 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Analysis of the local transit system shows 100 active public transport stops in Caringbah, offering a combination of rail and bus options. These access points are serviced by 40 distinct routes, facilitating a total of 4,245 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 125 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, the majority of working residents travel out of the area to work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 82%, followed by train travel at 7% and walking at 6%.
Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0, which is below the wider regional average. A high proportion of residents, at 37.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Daily services average 606 departures across all transit routes, representing roughly 42 weekly services for every individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Caringbah report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, Caringbah displays favorable health outcomes, with typical levels of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 70% of the population (representing 9,970 people). This stands in contrast to the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Psychological health concerns and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical issues in the suburb, affecting 7.5% and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across the Greater Sydney region.
The population aged under 65 exhibits strong health indicators. Residents aged 65 and older make up 16.2% of the population, totaling 2,314 individuals, and this demographic enjoys above-average health outcomes with national comparisons aligned with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caringbah is largely Australian-born, at 77.6% of residents, with 15.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.9%) and Australian (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Caringbah exhibits higher cultural diversity than average, with overseas-born individuals making up 22.4% of the population, and 15.8% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 57.5% of the local population, compared to 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Caringbah are English at 26.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 25.4%, also higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish at 8.9%. Significant differences from regional averages exist among other ethnic backgrounds: Russian ancestry is represented at 0.9% compared to 0.4% regionally, Serbian is at 0.5% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Greek ancestry is at 2.3% compared to 1.9% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caringbah is 37. 27.0% 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 of 37 in Caringbah matches the Greater Sydney median of 37 and is close to the national median of 38. The 0 - 4 age cohort is well represented at 6.6% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 15 - 24 demographic is less common, making up 10.1% of the population. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.1% to 6.1%, whereas the group aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 8.5% to 7.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models point to notable changes in local age brackets, with the 55 to 64 group expected to grow by 30% (an increase of 486 people, rising from 1,622 to 2,109), while the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caringbah
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 13 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 — 413 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,858 at the 2021 Census → 14,305 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 (128011602). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.