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The median house price in Caringbah South is $2.51m, with units at $1.72m. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Caringbah South has an estimated 13,922 residents, up from 13,015 at the 2021 Census — a change of 907 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 191 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,421 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Caringbah South stands at approximately 13,922 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 907 people (7.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,015 residents. This demographic adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,833, combined with 191 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting population density is 3,420 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed. The area's 7.0% expansion rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the broader SA4 region (5.0%) and the SA3 area, positioning it as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of this growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 39.0% of the population increase, though other factors like interstate relocation and natural increase also made positive contributions. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch adopts the 2024 projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which utilize 2022 as their base year. In instances where SA2 areas are excluded from this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilized instead. The age cohort growth rates from these datasets are applied to all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic shifts indicate a population rise slightly below the median across Australian statistical areas, with expectations of an increase of 987 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total growth of 6.5% over the 16 years.
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581 new dwellings have been approved in Caringbah South over the past five years, an average of 116 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 89 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 111, 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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Caringbah South has recorded an annual average of approximately 116 new dwelling approvals, representing 581 homes in total over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, there have been 102 approvals documented so far. With an average of 1.5 new residents arriving for every new home built over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear closely aligned, supporting stable market conditions. Newly constructed properties carry an average value of $434,000, which is marginally higher than the regional average and points to a focus on premium projects.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Caringbah South exhibits slightly elevated development levels (29.0% higher than the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period), which offers buyers options while maintaining established property values. Newly approved residential structures consist of 22.0% standalone houses and 78.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This emphasis on medium and high-density construction offers more accessible options for purchasers, downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a substantial departure from the current housing stock (where 76.0% houses are standalone), pointing to a shrinking pool of developable land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and the demand for more varied, economical housing alternatives. With a ratio of approximately 133 people per approval, Caringbah South exhibits the traits of an expanding community. Projecting forward, the population of Caringbah South is anticipated to rise by 898 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on established construction trends, the supply of new housing should comfortably accommodate this demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that surpasses current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 115 current infrastructure and development projects close to Caringbah South, worth an estimated $20.1 billion. 27 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 13 projects expected to influence the area. Principal developments include the Caringbah Pavilion, shop-top housing with affordable options at Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah, the Caringbah Marketplace Redevelopment, and the Frank Vickery Village Seniors Housing Expansion, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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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.
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.
VUE Cronulla
A landmark 350 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal development featuring two eight-storey towers over a double-storey podium. It comprises 112 luxury apartments (1-4 bedrooms and penthouses), 880 sqm of commercial space, and 3,000 sqm of retail space, anchored by Sydney's largest Harris Farm Markets. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Mim Design, it includes resort-style amenities such as a north-facing pool, open-air gym, sauna, and a communal terrace. The project is currently under construction by Decode.
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.
Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment
A landmark 16-storey mixed-use precinct developed in partnership between Formus Property and The Salvation Army. The project delivers 116 residential apartments, including dedicated affordable housing, situated above new state-of-the-art community facilities. The ground levels feature Salvation Army welfare services, a worship hall, and community rooms designed to continue their 55-year legacy of service in the Sutherland Shire. The development revitalizes the Miranda town center with high-quality architectural design and integrated public spaces.
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.
7,440 residents of Caringbah South are employed, from a labour force of 7,579. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 68.6%. 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 10,925, about 78% 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 workforce in Caringbah South is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professional services personnel, an unemployment rate of a mere 1.8%, and steady employment conditions over the previous year. As of March 2026, 7,440 local residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 2.3% below the 4.1% rate recorded for Greater Sydney, while labor force participation aligns closely with the Greater Sydney rate of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 45.7%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Local employment is heavily weighted toward the construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors.
The suburb shows a notable specialization in construction, with its employment share in this industry running 1.6 times higher than the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance is less represented locally at 11.5% compared to the regional average of 14.1%. Given its predominantly residential character, the suburb offers few local jobs relative to its resident workforce, as demonstrated by the variance between the Census working population and resident population counts. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the labor force expanded by 0.4% while employment dropped by 0.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, with a minor decrease. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide additional context on prospective labor demand in Caringbah South. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local occupational mix to estimate growth. Locally, employment is projected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on the national forecast of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry sector trends vary (note that this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caringbah South is $2,722 a week (about $142,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,044 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,514 a year against an average of $94,747. The average runs 45% 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, ranks the income levels in the Caringbah South SA2 as extremely high on a national scale. The median income for taxpayers in the Caringbah South SA2 is $65,514, and the average income is $94,747, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, current estimates sit at roughly $72,275 for median income and $104,525 for average income as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Caringbah South are highly ranked, placing in the 82nd to 94th national percentiles.
Regarding income brackets, 33.0% of residents (4,594 individuals) earn in the $4000+ range, which contrasts with the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. The high proportion of top earners (46.2% above $3,000/week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity within Caringbah South. Housing costs consume 14.9% of income, while strong household earnings place residents in the 94th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caringbah South had 4,373 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $730 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. 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 most recent Census, the housing composition of Caringbah South consisted of 76.5% houses and 23.5% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates were notably higher in Caringbah South at 47.5%, with remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (40.6%) or rented (11.9%). The median mortgage repayment of $3,400 per month was considerably higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $730, compared to Sydney metro's $470.
On a national level, Caringbah South mortgage payments are significantly above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caringbah South counted 4,373 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,678 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 82.0%, consisting of couples with children at 45.7%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single-parent households at 8.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 18.0%, with single-person households accounting for 17.0% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.1% of adults in Caringbah South hold a university qualification, including 22.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 23.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 846 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 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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Academic attainment levels in Caringbah South are slightly below regional benchmarks, with 31.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference suggests opportunities for further academic and professional skill development. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (23.1%). Participation in education is quite strong, with 29.1% of the population actively enrolled in formal study.
This student population includes 10.1% in primary school, 8.7% in high school, and 4.4% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caringbah South reaches 70 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 770 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 1.8 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 local transit shows 70 transport stops operating in Caringbah South, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, which provide a total of 766 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private cars are the primary mode of transport at 92%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 per household, which is above the regional average. A high proportion of residents (45.7%) work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).
Service frequency across all routes averages 109 trips per day, which translates to roughly 10 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.3% of residents in Caringbah South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Health indicators show excellent outcomes for Caringbah South, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates. There is a low incidence of common health issues across all demographics, and private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 69% of the population (9,564 people). This rate exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the area are arthritis (8.1%) and asthma (6.3%), while 73.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort is generally very healthy with a low rate of chronic disease. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 21.7% of the population (3,018 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health status among these older residents is strong, though it ranks lower nationally than the suburb's younger demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caringbah South is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (27.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Caringbah South has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 84.8% of its residents born in Australia, 93.6% holding citizenship, and 91.5% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 65.6% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of family heritage, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 29.6% (substantially above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 27.2% (substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 9.6%. Additionally, there are specific differences in other ancestries, with Croatian representing 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Maltese at 1.1% (compared to 1.0%), and Greek at 2.7% (compared to 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caringbah South is 42. 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 Caringbah South is 42, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 10.8% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 7.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.9% to 7.2% of the population. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.0% to 11.7% and the 25 to 34 group declined from 8.7% to 7.6%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic changes, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 110% (568 people) to reach 1,084 from 515. The combined cohorts aged 65+ will generate 77% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decline in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caringbah South
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | 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 — 191 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,015 at the 2021 Census → 13,922 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 (128011603). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.