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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 Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau is $3.23m, with units at $1.26m. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has an estimated 14,229 residents, up from 13,980 at the 2021 Census — a change of 249 people, or 1.8%. That puts 3,445 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population residing in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau stands at approximately 14,229 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 13,980 residents tallied in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 249 individuals, or an expansion of 1.8%. This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 estimated resident population of 14,229 from the ABS alongside 13 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With 3,445 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density places it within the upper quartile of nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the district's 1.8% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 figure (3.7%) by only 1.9 percentage points, highlighting sound underlying growth drivers. Inbound international migration served as the primary catalyst for local demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 86.6% of recent net gains. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (with a 2021 baseline) where coverage gaps exist. Cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are extended across all regions covering the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Demographic modeling under this framework projects a downward trajectory for the total community, forecasting a net loss of 479 persons by 2041. In contrast to this aggregate decline, older brackets are slated to expand, with the 85 and over demographic leading growth through a projected increase of 545 people. See the age section for more details.
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177 new dwellings have been approved in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% 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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Residential construction approvals across Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau have averaged approximately 35 units annually, accumulating to 177 dwellings throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Alongside a shrinking population base over the recent period, the volume of incoming housing has adequately met local demand, fostering a balanced marketplace offering buyers sound selection. Newly approved residential builds reflect an average construction cost of $919,000, underscoring a strategic emphasis by builders on luxury, upper-tier properties. Meanwhile, commercial building approvals reached $322,000 during this financial year, reinforcing the district's predominantly residential character. On a per-capita basis, building activity in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau mirrors that of Greater Sydney, preserving an equilibrium aligned with the wider metropolitan territory.
However, building rates sit below the national benchmark, reflecting the established urban fabric of the suburb and pointing to possible zoning or planning constraints. Of all newly approved residential projects, detached houses constitute 64.0%, while medium-density formats such as townhouses or apartments make up 36.0%, broadening the spectrum of medium-density choices from standalone family properties to entry-level compact housing. The area records roughly 610 people per dwelling approval, indicative of a mature housing landscape. With demographic forecasts pointing toward a plateaued or contracting population base, residential demand pressure across Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau is anticipated to soften, creating advantageous purchasing conditions.
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Development applications around Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau, worth an estimated $519 million. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.9 billion. 36 are already under construction and 44 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning initiatives, and strategic developments exert a significant bearing on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 18 projects with potential local impact, including notable developments such as Montecito Collaroy, 1010-1014 Pittwater Road Mixed Use Development, 1129-1131 Pittwater Road Mixed Use, and Cromer Village Green (Proposed Mixed-Use Precinct).
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1129-1131 Pittwater Road Mixed Use
DA approved mixed-use development site featuring 22 boarding rooms, 1 penthouse apartment, and 2 ground floor commercial suites with basement parking. 814sqm site with northeast aspect and direct ocean views, flexible E1 Local Centre zoning.
Montecito Collaroy
Exclusive collection of 6 grand luxury residences at Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, developed by Cornerstone with architecture and interiors by BKH. Inspired by early 20th-century California bungalow and Spanish Mission styles, comprising two ground-floor apartments with private gardens and four expansive penthouses. Strata areas range from 380m2 to 448m2 with north-facing living areas, wrap-around terraces, basement parking, and high-end European finishes throughout. Construction commenced March 2025.
1010-1014 Pittwater Road Mixed Use Development
Four-storey mixed-use shop-top housing development at the corner of Pittwater Road and Ocean Grove, Collaroy. DA2023/1395 lodged with Northern Beaches Council proposes demolition of existing commercial buildings and construction of 3 ground-floor retail tenancies and 22 apartments (2-3 bedrooms) with basement parking (29 resident, 5 visitor, 19 retail spaces). Designed by Gartner Trovato Architects. Public exhibition ran May-June 2024 attracting community objections regarding height, setbacks and traffic. The DA has since been approved.
Bathers Collaroy
Luxury beachfront development featuring 34 two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses, located just 50 metres from Collaroy Beach. Designed by Gartner Trovato Architects with interiors by Coco Republic, built by Lords Group. Features resort-style amenities including gym, sauna, surfboard storage, and BBQ areas.
Wakehurst Parkway Improvements (Frenchs Forest to Narrabeen)
Improvements to Wakehurst Parkway between Frenchs Forest Road, Frenchs Forest and Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen. The project includes intersection upgrades, lane widening, new shared paths, and flood mitigation in partnership with Northern Beaches Council to enhance safety, efficiency, and flood resilience. Main construction commenced in June 2026.
East Quarter Collaroy (Stage 1 - Eastbank / White Rock)
White Rock, formerly marketed as the East Quarter Collaroy Stage 1 Eastbank project, is a completed mixed use beachfront building at 1 Eastbank Avenue in Collaroy on Sydneys northern beaches. The development delivers retail spaces at street level with premium apartments above, directly opposite Collaroy Beach and within a short walk of shops, cafes and B Line bus services.
Mixed Use Development and Rezoning at 100 South Creek Road, Cromer
State Significant Development application SSD-97833960 for demolition of existing structures, construction of 58 multi-dwelling houses and a 72-apartment residential flat building, including 5-7% affordable housing, plus concurrent rezoning from industrial land to R3 Medium Density Residential with an 18 m height control. The former Roche site is owned by EG Funds Management and is at Prepare EIS stage on the NSW Major Projects portal, with the Housing Delivery Authority monitoring assessment progress.
Cromer Heights Estate
Cromer Heights Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision on the elevated slopes of Cromer Heights. The project has delivered 28 new residential lots with modern family homes now largely completed or under construction, adding low density housing supply close to local parks, schools and the Cromer golf precinct.
8,136 residents of Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau are employed, from a labour force of 8,469. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 71.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,307, 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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Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau possesses a highly skilled labour pool characterized by strong representation in professional services, a modest unemployment rate of 3.9%, and an estimated 0.6% rise in local job numbers across the prior twelve months. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,136, with local joblessness tracking 0.2% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labour force participation remained typical at 71.0% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed that a significant 44.5% of working locals operated from home, an outcome influenced in part by COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary sectors supporting local workers are construction, professional & technical, as well as health care & social assistance. Workforce specialization is especially pronounced within construction, which commands a local employment proportion 1.5 times higher than regional levels. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing represents a comparatively small share at 3.2%, falling short of the 5.3% regional benchmark. Comparing the Census working population against resident worker numbers indicates that this predominantly residential precinct offers fewer employment opportunities locally. Analysis of data from the ABS and SALM by AreaSearch indicates that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.6% while the labour force expanded by 1.4%, causing unemployment to climb by 0.8 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in its labour force, and a slight reduction in joblessness. National employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau. Applying these five- and ten-year nationwide sectoral projections to the suburb's existing industry distribution yields local employment growth estimates of 7.0% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, compared to national forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation without factoring in localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau is $2,601 a week (about $135,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,066 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,091 a year against an average of $104,080. The average runs 60% 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 within the highest earnings tiers in Australia. Among local taxpayers, the median income sits at $65,091 and the average income reaches $104,080, outperforming Greater Sydney's corresponding benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in an aggregate Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 suggest a median of $71,808 and an average of $114,821. Findings from the 2021 Census indicate that personal, family, and household earnings within Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau place between the 84th and 92nd percentiles across Australia.
The single largest income bracket comprises 30.2% of residents (4,297 people) making $4000+, in contrast to the metropolitan benchmark where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads with 30.9%. High local affluence is further reflected by the 43.6% of residents receiving over $3,000 weekly, driving robust demand for high-end retail and services. Although residential overheads absorb 15.9% of earnings, elevated remuneration sustains disposable income at the 91st percentile, placing the district within the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau had 4,875 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 37% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau was divided between standalone houses at 58.1% and other dwelling types (such as townhouses, units, and 'other' dwellings) at 41.9%, compared with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership stood at 36.6%, comfortably exceeding metropolitan Sydney levels, with the balance of properties either subject to a mortgage (36.9%) or occupied by tenants (26.5%). The typical monthly mortgage repayment reached $3,000 and median weekly rent stood at $600, both exceeding metropolitan Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage costs in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau substantially surpass the national median of $1,863, with weekly rental rates similarly outstripping the Australian baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau counted 4,875 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the prevailing living arrangement at 76.0% of all households, broken down into couples with children (38.9%), couples without children (26.6%), and single parent families (9.5%). Non-family living structures make up the remaining 24.0%, consisting of lone person households (21.1%) and group households (2.9%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.7 people, aligning directly with the Greater Sydney norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.6% of adults in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,488 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,135 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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Tertiary attainment in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau sits below broader regional figures, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 41.5% across the SA4 region, pointing to scope for continuing professional development and educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent award at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education also accounts for a substantial proportion of qualifications, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (20.2%). A significant 29.2% of the local population is actively participating in formal study, including 9.3% attending primary school, 8.4% engaged in secondary education, and 5.5% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau reaches 82 stops on 63 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 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 1.5 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 connectivity across Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau encompasses 82 active bus stops served by 63 separate routes, generating 6,086 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to the closest transit stop measuring 172 meters. As a primarily residential community, outward travel dominates local commuting patterns, with private vehicles accounting for 85% of journeys and buses accommodating 7%. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles, exceeding the regional average, while 44.5% of working residents carried out their roles from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 restrictions).
Across all operating routes, transit frequency delivers an average of 869 trips per day, translating to roughly 74 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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75.2% of residents in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 73.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments across Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau reveal excellent outcomes across all demographics, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease indicators showing minimal prevalence among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance uptake is exceptionally widespread, encompassing approximately 73% of the resident population (10,401 people), substantially exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary long-term conditions recorded locally, affecting 6.4 and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 75.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical ailments, compared with 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 18.1% of the community (2,576 people), tracking above the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes within this mature cohort are particularly notable, ranking higher nationally than the area's broader populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.0% of Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau residents were born overseas and 13.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.2%) and Australian (24.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 26.0% of inhabitants born overseas and 13.4% using a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 54.9% of residents. The most notable variance occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental heritage, the most widely reported ancestries in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau are English at 29.2% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 19.0%), Australian at 24.0% (surpassing the regional figure of 17.8%), and Irish at 9.4%.
Other notable ancestral representations across the area include French at 0.8% (against 0.5% regionally), Serbian at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.0% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau is 41. 26.8% 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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The demographic structure of Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau largely aligns with Greater Sydney, with no broad age category deviating by more than 7.6 percentage points from the metropolitan profile. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 4 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) have expanded from 16.9% to an estimated 18.1% of the population. This senior cohort is projected to record the strongest absolute growth by 2041, increasing by 1,032 (40%) to reach 3,609 individuals, whereas young to middle aged adults, along with children and young adults, are projected to contract.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 10 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,980 at the 2021 Census → 14,229 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 (122031693). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.