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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Caringbah South is $2.50m, with units at $1.70m. House values have moved 2.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Caringbah South has an estimated 13,977 residents, up from 13,015 at the 2021 Census — a change of 962 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 201 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,434 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count in Caringbah South stands at approximately 13,977 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 962 people (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 13,015 people. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,833 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 201 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With 3,434 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls into the highest quartile for population density among nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Surpassing both the broader SA3 locality and the wider SA4 region (5.1%), Caringbah South's 7.4% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a regional frontrunner for growth.
Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 39.0% of total demographic additions over recent timeframes, while natural increases and interstate movements also provided positive contributions. SA2 territory projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, anchored to a 2022 baseline, are integrated into AreaSearch modeling. Where such datasets are absent, SA2 figures sourced from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 from a 2021 base year, are substituted. Across the span from 2032 to 2041, age-cohort expansion rates derived from these series are incorporated across every district. Demographic projections suggest the locality will experience growth slightly under the nationwide statistical area median, expanding by 948 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to a cumulative 5.8% rise across the 16 years.
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568 new dwellings have been approved in Caringbah South over the past five years, an average of 113 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 113 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 21% 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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Across the latest 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), Caringbah South recorded 568 total residential building approvals, averaging roughly 113 new homes annually. Over this identical 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), approximately 1.6 people arrived in the community per constructed home, pointing toward balanced market fundamentals and balanced supply-demand equilibrium. Furthermore, new building projects carry an average construction value of $575,000, marginally exceeding regional benchmarks and highlighting an emphasis on higher-end development. Per capita residential building approvals in Caringbah South outpaced Greater Sydney by 28.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, sustaining housing choices for purchasers while supporting local real estate interest.
Medium and high-density housing accounted for 79.0% of recent approvals, compared to 21.0% for detached houses. This transition toward higher-density dwelling options opens accessible price tiers for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also represents a substantial departure from the existing built environment (currently 76.0% houses), mirroring land availability constraints while adapting to changing lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. Recording roughly 129 people per dwelling approval, Caringbah South exhibits standard indicators of an expanding growth hub. Demographic projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate suggest Caringbah South will add 804 residents through to 2041. Ongoing construction volumes indicate that new housing supply will comfortably accommodate this influx, supporting buyer-friendly conditions while leaving scope for population growth to exceed baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 130 current infrastructure and development projects close to Caringbah South, worth an estimated $21.8 billion. 29 are already under construction and 70 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 economic momentum and community development are fundamentally driven by major capital projects and infrastructure upgrades. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 projects within the area that will likely shape its ongoing evolution. Notable developments include Caringbah Pavilion, Shop top housing with affordable housing - Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah, Caringbah Marketplace Redevelopment, and Frank Vickery Village Seniors Housing Expansion, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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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.
24-30 Balowrie Street Waterfront Subdivision
A DA-approved 9-lot luxury waterfront subdivision spanning 9,251 sqm along Port Hacking in Yowie Bay. The development delivers premium low-density residential lots ranging from 788 sqm to 1,762 sqm with direct foreshore access and potential for private maritime facilities.
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.
7,440 residents of Caringbah South are employed, from a labour force of 7,579. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 68.8%. 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 10,983, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Caringbah South features an educated talent pool, solid professional services representation, an unemployment rate standing at a minimal 1.8%, and steady job conditions over the past year. Employed locals numbered 7,440 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate was 2.3% below Greater Sydney's figure of 4.1%, with local labour force participation matching the Greater Sydney mark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 45.7% of employed residents performed their roles from home, although Covid-19 pandemic restrictions during that period must be noted. Locals work predominantly across professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The community displays an especially heavy concentration in construction, where employment density reaches 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents 11.5% employment locally against 14.1% regionally. Comparing Census working population counts with resident population numbers shows that this largely suburban district generates relatively few local jobs within its own borders. According to AreaSearch’s review of SALM and ABS figures, the labour force grew by 0.4% during the year to March 2026, whereas employment dropped by 0.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw both employment and labour force expand by 1.9%, with unemployment declining only slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts for Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Caringbah South. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment structure to project likely growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When applied to Caringbah South’s occupational composition, these sectoral trends imply a local employment increase of 6.8% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics evaluated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Caringbah South SA2 ranks among the nation's wealthiest communities, recording an average income of $94,747 and a median income of $65,514. These figures notably outstrip Greater Sydney benchmarks, which sit at $83,003 (average) and $60,817 (median). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at $104,525 on average and $72,275 at the median as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual brackets, Census income percentiles place the area between the 82nd and 94th percentiles nationally.
Looking at household earnings, 33.0% of locals (4,612 people) fall into the $4000+ category, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 30.9%. Affluence is widespread, with 46.2% taking in over $3,000 per week, bolstering high-end retail and commercial services. Housing expenses absorb 14.9% of income, while net disposable earnings sit in the 94th percentile, placing the district in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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 latest Census, housing in Caringbah South was composed of 76.5% houses alongside 23.5% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro where houses formed 55.9% and other dwellings accounted for 44.1%. Full home ownership was significantly higher in Caringbah South at 47.5% than across Sydney metro, while 40.6% of properties were mortgaged and 11.9% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment reached $3,400, well above the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and median weekly rent stood at $730 compared with $470 across Sydney metro.
Countrywide, Caringbah South's mortgage costs substantially exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, just as local rents sit far above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caringbah South counted 4,373 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,696 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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The local household landscape is heavily centered around family households at 82.0% of all households, consisting of 45.7% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. The remaining 18.0% consists of non-family setups, where lone person households represent 17.0% and group households make up 1.0% of the total. Across the area, 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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Higher education qualifications in Caringbah South sit below metropolitan averages, with 31.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney, indicating opportunities for further educational and professional upskilling. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Meanwhile, vocational and technical credentials are very common, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of certificates (23.1%) and advanced diplomas (13.7%). Active learning participation is prominent throughout the community, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This proportion comprises 10.1% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caringbah South reaches 70 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 720 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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Public transport services in Caringbah South encompass 70 active transport stops across various bus networks. These connection points are served by 15 individual routes, combining to deliver 721 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with residents living a typical 157 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's predominantly residential character, external commuting is the norm, with private car travel representing 92% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per dwelling on average, outpacing the wider region. In addition, 45.7% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Across all operating routes, transit frequency averages 103 trips per day, which translates to roughly 10 weekly trips per 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and long-term illness measures indicate exceptional health indicators across Caringbah South, underscored by a low incidence of typical medical ailments across every age bracket. Furthermore, private health cover uptake is outstanding, encompassing approximately 69% of the total population (9,602 people). This significantly surpasses Greater Sydney at 59.9% as well as the Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed medical conditions locally, recorded among 6.3% and 8.1 of residents respectively, whereas 73.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical ailments, compared with 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age locals maintain excellent health profiles with minimal chronic disease incidence. Residents aged 65 and over account for 21.2% of residents (2,970 people), exceeding the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. While elderly health measures remain strong locally, their comparative standing is somewhat lower on a national scale than that of the broader local populace.
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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Cultural diversity measures in Caringbah South sit below typical benchmarks, with 84.8% of its population born in Australia, 93.6% being citizens, and 91.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity constitutes the primary faith tradition, claimed by 65.6% of people in Caringbah South, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background (country of birth of parents), English heritage leads at 29.6% of the population, well above the 19.0% regional standard, followed by Australian ancestry at 27.2% of the population (compared to 17.8% regionally) and Irish background at 9.6% of the population.
Specific ethnic groups also display higher concentrations locally than across the broader region, including Croatian heritage at 1.0% of Caringbah South (vs 0.7% regionally), Maltese background at 1.1% (vs 1.0%), and Greek heritage at 2.7% (vs 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caringbah South is 42. 20.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Caringbah South is older than that of Greater Sydney overall. Based on updated estimates to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 21.2% of residents, versus 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 20.4% compared to a regional share of 31.4%. The estimated median age sits at 42, matching the 2021 Census result and remaining 5 years older than the Greater Sydney mark of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) reduced their presence from 26.8% of residents to an estimated 25.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts are expected to drive the majority of local growth, rising by 1,076 residents (36%) to reach 4,046, whereas young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to contract.
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 Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 201 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,015 at the 2021 Census → 13,977 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 (128011603). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.