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The median house price in Chippendale is $1.89m, with units at $875k. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Chippendale has an estimated 9,506 residents, up from 7,803 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,703 people, or 21.8%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 96.2% of that increase. That puts 20,665 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count for Chippendale stands at roughly 9,506 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,803 people, this represents an addition of 1,703 people (21.8%). This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 9,505 as of June 2025 alongside 12 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With a density of 20,665 persons per square kilometer, Chippendale sits in the top 10% of national locations evaluated by AreaSearch, placing local land at a premium. Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the state (7.3%), Chippendale's 21.8% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth frontrunner, with net overseas migration generating approximately 96.2% of these recent population increases.
Projections for each SA2 area are sourced from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, while unlisted localities utilize NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Age-specific growth trends from these series are applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts place Chippendale in the top quartile of national areas for growth, projecting an increase of 3,452 persons to 2041 from the latest annual ERP baseline, which constitutes an overall expansion of 36.3% across the 16 years.
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Over the past five years, Chippendale recorded a total of 2 residential development approvals. Such low activity highlights a fully established, mature urban setting where vacant sites for building are scarce. Consequently, this restricted flow of new stock tends to underpin local property values, directing purchasing activity predominantly toward existing residences. Construction levels in Chippendale are notably subdued when compared to Greater Sydney as well as nationally. Although recent periods have seen a slight pickup in activity, the general lack of building reinforces pricing and buyer interest across existing dwellings while underscoring broader market maturity and local development constraints.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chippendale, worth an estimated $2.03 billion. A further 194 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $195.6 billion. 50 are already under construction and 64 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and local projects play a crucial role in shaping the area's ongoing trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 22 key initiatives anticipated to influence the suburb. Prominent works include Central Place Sydney, UTS National First Nations College, The Post House, and the University of Sydney Darlington Terraces Redevelopment, with key highlights outlined in the summary below.
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Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
University of Sydney Darlington Terraces Redevelopment
Refurbishment of 38 University-owned heritage terraces and Darlington House to provide upgraded student accommodation and university facilities. The original approved scheme included new rear buildings delivering up to 336 student beds and accommodation for visiting academics. The University has since confirmed it will retain the site and proceed with a refurbishment-focused redevelopment, with completion targeted for 2026.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the CBD with the waterfront.
Central Place Sydney
Central Place Sydney is a $3 billion commercial and urban regeneration development by Dexus and Frasers Property Australia adjacent to Sydney's Central Station. The project comprises two 35 and 37-storey office towers and an 8-storey connector building, supplying more than 130,000 sqm of sustainable workspace and tech-focused office accommodation. Planning consent has been granted by the City of Sydney and the NSW Government.
Powerhouse Ultimo Revitalisation
A 300 million dollar heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo. The project conserves and restores the original 1899 Ultimo Power Station, the 1902 Turbine Hall and the 1901 Post Office on Harris Street, while retaining the form and scale of the 1988 Wran building. The museum entrance will be reoriented to face The Goods Line, and a new 2,000 square metre landscaped public square will be created at the northern end of The Goods Line.The redevelopment delivers world-class exhibition spaces for applied arts and sciences, a dedicated Powerhouse Academy learning space, and upgraded Harris Street frontage with industry and recreation spaces. Designed by Durbach Block Jaggers with Architectus. Early works contractor DECC commenced site establishment in late 2024, planning approval was granted in March 2025, and main works contractor Richard Crookes Constructions commenced on site in March 2026. The Modification 1 to the State Significant Development Approval was determined on 14 November 2025.
5,959 residents of Chippendale are employed, from a labour force of 6,226. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Boasting an educated talent pool, Chippendale is highlighted by strong representation across technology, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 1.7%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,959, while the local jobless rate sat 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, and the participation rate remained generally aligned with Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records show 57.8% of workers operating from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Local workers are primarily engaged in professional & technical, accommodation & food, and education & training.
The community exhibits a strong concentration in professional & technical roles, capturing 1.8 times the regional market share. Conversely, construction represents an under-indexed sector, engaging only 3.3% of the workforce compared with 8.6% across Greater Sydney. The Census-recorded ratio of 0.7 workers per resident demonstrates a higher-than-average volume of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics show that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.7% while the labour force rose by 0.9%, driving an unemployment reduction of 0.8 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9% and the labour force increased by 1.9%, accompanied by a marginal drop in unemployment. Broader workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide outlook indications for Chippendale. Across the nation, employment is modeled to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with sector-level rates varying markedly. Projecting these industry trajectories onto Chippendale's workforce composition indicates local employment growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a weighted sectoral extrapolation that excludes localized population changes.
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Median household income in Chippendale is $1,606 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $882 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,587 a year against an average of $69,851. The average runs 41% 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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ATO figures at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Chippendale SA2 incomes slightly above the national norm, reporting a median of $49,587 and an average of $69,851, compared to Greater Sydney metrics of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 sit at roughly $54,704 for the median and $77,060 for the average. In the Census 2021 findings, individual earnings placed at the 64th percentile ($882 weekly), while household earnings sat at the 41st percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket forms the largest cohort with 30.6% of residents (2,908 people), closely aligning with the broader region at 30.9%. Affordability challenges remain substantial, with only 70.3% of disposable income retained (24th percentile), while SEIFA income measures position the suburb in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chippendale had 3,743 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 89% apartments. 13% are owned with a mortgage, 78% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,409 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 32.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census reveals that Chippendale's housing stock was divided between 0.1% separate houses and 100.0% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was relatively low at 9.1%, with 13.1% of properties carrying a mortgage and 77.8% occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,409 was lower than the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while median weekly rent stood at $520 against the metropolitan figure of $470. Compared to Australian averages, Chippendale's mortgage costs exceed the national benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chippendale counted 3,743 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,560 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 5% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 46% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 37.9% of local dwellings, made up of 27.4% couples without children, 5.1% couples with children, and 2.7% single parent families. The remaining 62.1% are non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person households at 46.2% and group households at 16.0%. Chippendale's median household size of 1.8 people remains below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
63.4% of adults in Chippendale hold a university qualification, including 40.0% with a bachelor degree and 21.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 5.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Chippendale demonstrates exceptional tertiary achievement, with 63.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This substantial educational profile strongly positions the community for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 40.0% of qualifications, postgraduate credentials account for 21.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.4%. Meanwhile, vocational credentials account for 15.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (5.7%). Student participation in Chippendale is elevated, with 46.2% of the local population actively undertaking formal education. This enrollment consists of 32.6% in tertiary study, 1.3% attending primary school, and 1.3% in secondary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chippendale reaches 9 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 11,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.1 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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Chippendale is served by 9 active public transport stops accommodating local buses across 42 routes, delivering 11,332 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is high, with residents situated an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop. Commuters primarily travel outward, with walking representing 24% of journeys and train travel capturing 24%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.1 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 57.8% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 conditions. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 1,618 trips per day, which translates to approximately 1259 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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84.4% of residents in Chippendale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 1.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Assessments by AreaSearch regarding mortality statistics and chronic ailments reveal favorable health metrics across Chippendale, with minimal incidence of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 54% of the population (~5,123 people), marginally above the typical SA2 area level, while Greater Sydney records 59.9%. Among reported medical conditions, mental health issues affected 7.7% of residents and asthma impacted 5.4%, while 84.4% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, exceeding Greater Sydney's rate of 74.6%. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 3.4% of the population (323 people), notably below the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for older residents remain strong, tracking in line with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.3% of Chippendale residents were born overseas and 57.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (29.9%) and English (13.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Chippendale is exceptionally pronounced, with 67.3% of the resident base born overseas and 57.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation at 21.0%, though Buddhism is substantially overrepresented at 10.3% relative to the Greater Sydney proportion of 4.1%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestry groups are Chinese at 29.9% (well above the regional 8.4%), Other at 17.6%, and English at 13.3% (below the regional 19.0%). Notable variations also appear across other heritages, with Korean accounting for 1.8% (versus 1.1% regionally), Spanish representing 1.1% (versus 0.6%), and French making up 0.9% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chippendale is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 70.7% 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 Chippendale leans heavily toward childless young adults. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 54.5% of the population falls into the young to middle aged adults bracket (25 - 44), compared to 31.4% in Greater Sydney, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 9.2% locally versus 22.6% regionally. The median age is estimated at 27, dropping from 28 at the 2021 Census, which sits 10 years younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and below the national median of 38 recorded at the same Census.
Since the Census, the middle aged and young retiree cohort contracted from 10.6% to an estimated 9.2%, though this group is projected to add 1,906 residents (218%) to reach 2,779 by 2041, while young to middle aged adults are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chippendale
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,803 at the 2021 Census → 9,506 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 (117031639). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.