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The median house price in Coffs Harbour - North is $875k, with units at $592k. House values have moved 3.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Coffs Harbour - North has an estimated 18,992 residents, up from 18,099 at the 2021 Census — a change of 893 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 283 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 740 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's findings, the population of Coffs Harbour - North stands at approximately 18,992 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 893 individuals, or 4.9%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 18,099 people. The adjustment derives from the ABS estimated resident population of 18,960 recorded as of June 2025, plus 283 newly validated addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density amounts to 739 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical values observed in other areas reviewed by AreaSearch. With a 4.9% expansion since the 2021 census, Coffs Harbour - North outperformed both the SA3 area (3.7%) and the SA4 region, establishing itself as a leading growth zone locally.
Overseas migration accounted for roughly 82.4% of the total population increase during recent intervals. AreaSearch relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas lacking such data, the organization uses projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, issued in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Age-specific growth rates from these datasets are also applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, demographic patterns suggest a population rise slightly below the median for national regional areas, projecting an expansion of 1,767 people by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP figures, which corresponds to a total gain of 9.1% over the 16-year span.
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335 new dwellings have been approved in Coffs Harbour - North over the past five years, an average of 67 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 57, 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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Coffs Harbour - North has recorded approximately 67 new home approvals each year, bringing the total to 335 homes across the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26, 53 approvals have been logged. Over the period from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 2 new residents moved into each newly approved home, which has helped maintain equilibrium between supply and demand and produced stable market conditions. However, recent figures indicate this rate has risen to 5 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to increased popularity and a possible shortage of available housing.
The average construction value for these new homes stands at $331,000. This financial year has also seen $9.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting a relatively low emphasis on commercial property growth. When compared with the Rest of NSW, Coffs Harbour - North shows 12.0% less new development per capita and ranks in the 25th percentile nationally, which leads to limited buyer options and drives demand toward existing properties. The mix of new developments includes 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for compact housing provides more affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This shift contrasts sharply with current housing patterns, where 66.0% are houses, hinting at reduced availability of developable land and alignment with changing lifestyle and affordability demands. The ratio of 621 people per dwelling approval suggests a calm, low-intensity development setting. Projections indicate that Coffs Harbour - North will add 1,735 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current building speeds seem aligned with anticipated demand, promoting consistent market stability without significant upward price pressure.
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coffs Harbour - North, worth an estimated $2.6 billion. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.89 billion. 18 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 shifts, significant developments and planning efforts often exert the greatest influence on how an area performs. AreaSearch has pinpointed eleven initiatives expected to affect the region, among which stand The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living, Coffs Harbour Bypass, Ocean Parade Apartments and Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Precinct Revitalisation. The following details highlight the projects most likely to matter.
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The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living
Luxury retirement living and residential aged care village at Park Beach, Coffs Harbour. The project includes 185 architecturally designed independent living apartments and townhouses and 120 residential aged care beds, with resort-style facilities including a community hub, swimming pool, cafe, Bombora Bar, gardens, recreation facilities and a secure gated community. The aged care home and earlier stages are open, while final stages of the retirement village are underway and marketed as more than 65 percent sold.
Coffs Harbour Bypass
A $2.27 billion, 14-kilometre four-lane divided bypass of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway, jointly funded by the Australian Government ($1.76 billion) and the NSW Government ($440 million) and delivered by Transport for NSW. The scope covers about 12 km of new highway, about 2 km of upgraded highway, three twin-tube tunnels at Roberts Hill, Shephards Lane and Gatelys Road (each carrying two traffic lanes plus a bicycle lane), the Englands Road interchange, the Korora bus interchange and the Luke Bowen pedestrian bridge servicing a local primary school, plus local access and service roads.Tunnel excavation is complete and as at mid-2026 the project is in its final construction stretch: mechanical, electrical, fire, safety and electronic signage systems are being fitted out in the tunnels, mock rock treatments are being applied to tunnel portals, the last cut site near West Korora Road is being crushed out, and work has started on the final bridge, the southbound Pacific Highway underpass north of Opal Boulevard at Korora. The bypass is scheduled to open to traffic in late 2026 with full project completion in late 2027. It will remove about 12,000 vehicles a day from the Coffs Harbour CBD, let motorists skip up to 12 sets of traffic lights, cut around 12 minutes from travel times and improve road safety and freight efficiency. As the final section of the Hexham to Queensland border upgrade, it completes a motorway-standard, traffic-light-free route between Sydney and Brisbane once the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension opens. The project has supported more than 600 direct jobs during construction.
Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Precinct Revitalisation
NSW Government and Property and Development NSW proposal to revitalise the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore as a mixed-use coastal precinct with improved public open space, tourism and hospitality uses, about 250 homes, about 200 tourist accommodation rooms, retail and commercial activity, cultural recognition, accessibility upgrades, a regional adventure playground, waterplay and staged public domain works. The rezoning proposal was exhibited from 19 May to 30 June 2025 and remains under assessment by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.In April 2026, City of Coffs Harbour placed a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement on exhibition, including an updated NSW Government offer for about AUD 10.85 million in community space and public domain improvements if the proposal proceeds.
Ocean Parade Apartments
A State Significant Development featuring two seven-storey buildings with 80 apartments (31 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom, and 13 three-bedroom units) across a 3,055 sqm beachfront site. The development includes 1,150 sqm of communal open space, 121 parking spaces (105 residential, 6 visitor), central courtyard with pool and kitchen on level one, and a 380 sqm rooftop garden with landscaping and kitchen facilities. Designed by Stewart Architecture, the project will demolish existing Ocean Park Motel and Holiday Apartments to create premium beachfront living opposite Park Beach.
Elements at Coffs
Elements at Coffs is a quality residential land release estate located just off Stadium Drive on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway in Coffs Harbour. Positioned halfway between Coffs Harbour and Sawtell, it offers generous reserves and open spaces. The development is actively selling Stage 4 and provides convenient access to the airport, health campus, education facilities, and shopping centres.
TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Campus Upgrade
A $29 million capital investment to modernise facilities and expand vocational training capacity at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus. The upgrade delivers state-of-the-art trade workshops, contemporary laboratories, and technology-enabled learning spaces to support regional skills demand.
Coffs Harbour Affordable Housing
State Significant Development (SSD-83294209) by Homes NSW for a four to five-storey residential flat building containing 60 high-quality social and affordable housing units. The approved project includes a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom dwellings, a single basement level with 31 car parking spaces, 1,239 square metres of communal open space, and extensive landscaping across the 3,804 square metre site. It was approved by the NSW Government on 16 April 2026 to help address local housing needs.
CODA Apartments
A 13-storey mixed-use development featuring 95 apartments and ground-floor retail spaces. Located in Coffs Harbour CBD with contemporary design reflecting the coastal environment. Includes three floors of car parking and 735 square metres of retail opportunities. Officially opened June 2025.
7,934 residents of Coffs Harbour - North are employed, from a labour force of 8,383. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 53.7%. 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. 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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Coffs Harbour - North boasts a capable labour pool, with essential services sectors being well represented, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.5% during the past year. As of March 2026, 7,934 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 1.3% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly behind at 53.7% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data indicates that only a low 10.2% of residents work from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area shows a particularly notable concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. In contrast, manufacturing employs just 3.0% of local workers, which is below Regional NSW's 5.8%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 1.5% alongside labour force increasing by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced employment decline of 0.9% and labour force decline of 0.4%, with a 0.5 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Coffs Harbour - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Coffs Harbour - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% 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 Coffs Harbour - North is $1,257 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $655 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,467 a year against an average of $61,355. 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 AreaSearch's aggregation of recent Australian Taxation Office data for financial year 2023, the income level in Coffs Harbour - North SA2 falls below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in this area is $48,467, while the average income reaches $61,355. These figures contrast with those for Regional NSW, where the median and average incomes are $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $53,469 and $67,687 as of March 2026.
Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes within Coffs Harbour - North are positioned between the 17th and 20th percentiles on a national scale. The income distribution reveals that 28.4% of the community, comprising 5,393 individuals, earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, a figure that aligns closely with the 29.9% observed in the wider surrounding region. Housing affordability challenges remain acute, with residents retaining only 80.8% of their income after housing costs, placing this area at the 14th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coffs Harbour - North had 7,154 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 15% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $355 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 28.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Within the Coffs Harbour - North dwelling structure, the most recent Census data shows that 65.9% of residences are houses and 34.1% are other dwellings, which include semi-detached units, apartments, and other types of housing, whereas Regional NSW records an 82.6% house share and 17.4% for other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Coffs Harbour - North trail those of Regional NSW, standing at 35.3%, with the remaining properties held through mortgages at 27.4% or rentals at 37.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality matches the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent is $355, compared to the regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Coffs Harbour - North fall below the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coffs Harbour - North counted 7,154 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 32% 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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At 64.0 percent, family households represent the majority of all households, which includes 21.9 percent couples with children, 26.5 percent couples without children, and 14.7 percent single parent families. Lone person households account for 31.9 percent of the remaining 36.0 percent of non-family households, while group households make up 4.1 percent of the total. The median household size stands at 2.3 people, which is less than the 2.4 average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.4% of adults in Coffs Harbour - North hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,832 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 945 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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University qualification rates stand at 18.4, which is significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2. This gap presents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for 13.1, postgraduate qualifications make up 3.2, and graduate diplomas represent 2.1. Vocational credentials are widely held, with 40.2 of residents aged 15+ possessing them, including 11.3 with advanced diplomas and 28.9 with certificates. Current educational participation is quite high, as 29.2 of residents are enrolled in formal schooling, comprising 10.1 in primary education, 8.0 in secondary education, and 3.3 in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coffs Harbour - North reaches 186 stops on 87 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The transport infrastructure in Coffs Harbour - North includes 186 active stops that operate buses. These stops are connected by 87 individual routes, which together deliver 1,791 passenger trips each week. Accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, since residents generally live just 165 meters away from the closest stop. Because the area is mainly residential, most people commute outward from here, with cars being the main mode of travel at 93%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 1.2, which is lower than the regional average. A relatively low 10.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
On average, service frequency amounts to 255 trips per day across all routes, which works out to about 9 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.4% of residents in Coffs Harbour - North report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Coffs Harbour North experiences considerable health difficulties according to AreaSearch, which evaluated mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic conditions, noting that common health conditions are prevalent among both younger and older age groups, with only about 50% of the total population (~9,458 people) having private health cover. This figure is lower than the 51.9% rate seen across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues were the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 10.6% and 10.0% of residents respectively, whereas 62.4% of residents reported being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age population encounters significant health challenges due to higher rates of chronic conditions. The region contains 22.1% of residents aged 65 and over (4,202 people), which is less than the 23.4% proportion in Regional NSW. Health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, with national rankings generally consistent with those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coffs Harbour - North is largely Australian-born, at 82.6% of residents, with 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.3%) and Australian (27.7%). 5.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Coffs Harbour - North displays a cultural diversity profile that aligns closely with the broader regional average. The area has 86.4% of its residents holding citizenship, 82.6% being born in Australia, and 88.3% using English as their primary home language. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, accounting for 51.5% of the population within Coffs Harbour - North. Yet the most striking demographic excess is observed in the Other religious category, which represents 3.1% of locals, whereas the wider Regional NSW average sits at 0.8%. When examining ancestry through the lens of parents country of birth, the leading three groups in Coffs Harbour - North are English at 30.3%, Australian at 27.7%, and Irish at 8.6%.
Further distinctions appear among other ethnic backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal individuals are more prevalent at 5.2% locally against a regional figure of 4.6%, New Zealanders reach 0.6% compared to 0.4% elsewhere, and Welsh heritage registers at 0.5% matching the regional 0.5% benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coffs Harbour - North is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.8% 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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Coffs Harbour - North has a median age of 41, which is below the 43 average for Regional NSW but slightly above the 38 national average. The 15 - 24 age group is well represented at 12.7% in this area compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 cohort is less common at 10.7%. According to Post-2021 Census data, the share of people aged 15 to 24 increased from 11.6% to 12.7%. At the same time, the proportion of those aged 65 to 74 fell from 12.3% to 10.7%.
Demographic modeling indicates that Coffs Harbour - North's age structure will change substantially by 2041. The 85+ age group is expected to grow the most, with a 92% increase that will bring the total to 1,176 residents, up from a previous count of 562 added. Meanwhile, declines are forecast for both the 55 to 64 and the 15 to 24 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coffs Harbour - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 283 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,099 at the 2021 Census → 18,992 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 (104021084). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.