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The median house price in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is $1.43m, with units at $750k. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi has an estimated 16,770 residents, up from 16,041 at the 2021 Census — a change of 729 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 199 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,516 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis from AreaSearch puts the population of Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi at roughly 16,770 residents. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 16,041 people, this represents an addition of 729 people (4.5%). This calculation incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,704 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 199 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With 1,516 persons per square kilometer, the locality exhibits a density level exceeding AreaSearch's national benchmark average. The district's 4.5% expansion since the census sits just 0.3 percentage points behind the broader SA3 area (4.8%), reflecting robust underlying expansion.
Net overseas migration served as the principal catalyst, accounting for roughly 53.7% of total population additions over recent timeframes, though natural increases and interstate arrivals likewise delivered positive contributions. Population modelling by AreaSearch draws upon ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (using 2022 as their base period), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2-level figures from 2022 (anchored to a 2021 base year) where necessary. Age-specific expansion trajectories derived from these datasets are applied across all districts for 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the community is projected to track within the lower quartile of non-metropolitan regions across Australia, expanding by 631 persons out to 2041 based on current annual ERP metrics, which amounts to a 3.4% total rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
566 new dwellings have been approved in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi over the past five years, an average of 113 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 113 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 28% 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 building activity in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi has seen an annual average of roughly 113 dwelling approvals, culminating in 566 homes across the prior 5 financial years. With an influx of 1.1 new residents per approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), local supply remains well matched with incoming demand to foster orderly market conditions. Approved residential projects carry an average construction cost of $563,000—moderately higher than regional norms—pointing toward higher-specification developments. Furthermore, non-residential building momentum remains elevated, evidenced by $63.8 million in approved commercial works during the current financial year.
Per capita building approval volumes in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi align closely with Rest of NSW, sustaining an equilibrium in supply mirroring the wider region. Recent development profiles heavily favour medium and high density formats, with attached dwellings generating 72.0% of approvals versus 28.0% for standalone houses. This pivot toward higher-density stock creates accessible entry points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a pronounced shift away from the established built environment (where standalone houses comprise 56.0%), reflecting constraints on greenfield land, shifting lifestyle choices, and housing affordability dynamics. Overall, with approximately 134 people per approval, the district maintains low-density characteristics. Demographic projections indicate that Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is set to add 565 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well positioned to satisfy this incoming demand, sustaining balanced conditions for purchasers while providing sufficient capacity should growth outpace anticipated trajectories.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, worth an estimated $1.11 billion. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.2 billion. 27 are already under construction and 64 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, civic works, and urban development policies exert a powerful influence on community evolution, with AreaSearch cataloguing 21 active projects poised to shape the district. Prominent developments include the Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, The Works Corrimal, 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses, alongside the Murray Road Shared Path and Corrimal Station Connections, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area
The Corrimal Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program enables high-density residential growth within 400m of the station. The flagship project, 'The Works Corrimal' (formerly Corrimal Coke Works), is a masterplanned precinct delivering roughly 850 dwellings and 9ha of parkland. As of 2026, construction is progressing on Stage 1 (179 apartments), while Stage 2A is undergoing assessment for built form variations. The development integrates heritage preservation of historic chimneys and coke ovens with modern apartments and a retail plaza.
Russell Vale Underground Expansion Project (Energy Storage Transition)
The Russell Vale Underground Expansion Project (Energy Storage Transition) is a clean technology repurposing initiative led by Green Gravity in partnership with Wollongong Resources. Located at the disused Russell Vale Colliery pit top on Princes Highway, the project utilizes the legacy No. 4 mineshaft to trial Gravitational Energy Storage Technology at depths up to 400 metres with 150 kW capacity. The initiative establishes a pathway to convert former coal mining assets into utility-scale renewable energy storage.
Balgownie Mountain Bike Trail Network
The Balgownie Mountain Bike Trail Network is the second major component of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project, a $13.4 million initiative delivered by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Wollongong City Council. Stage 1 of the wider network (Kembla Mountain Bike Trails, approximately 20 km) officially opened in September 2025. The Balgownie trails are still progressing through final environmental and heritage approvals, with construction expected to commence in 2026 and opening targeted for 2027.When the full network is complete, it will deliver approximately 70 km of sustainable, purpose-built trails catering for all skill levels, from beginner-friendly green and blue trails to technically challenging black runs. Supporting infrastructure includes parking, amenities, wayfinding, and bike cleaning stations.
The Works Corrimal
A 600 million dollar urban renewal of the 18-hectare former Corrimal Coke Works site. The master-planned community is set to deliver approximately 850 dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, across several character zones. The project features a heritage precinct preserving the iconic 1912 brick chimney, a village green, and over nine hectares of public open space including a rehabilitated riparian corridor. Stage 1, comprising 181 apartments, is currently under construction by Growthbuilt with completion targeted for mid-2027.The development is aiming for a 5-Star Green Star rating and incorporates extensive sustainable landscaping.
79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses
Three three-bedroom townhouses on an 804 sqm residential infill site in East Corrimal. Planning approval has been issued and the project was in its final funding/completion phase as of December 2024, with the developer planning to sell the completed dwellings.
Murray Road Shared Path and Corrimal Station Connections
Wollongong City Council and Transport for NSW are progressing detailed designs for safer walking and cycling connections around Corrimal Train Station and East Corrimal shops. The works include a 2.5m wide shared path on Murray Road from Corrimal Station to Cawley Street and on Duff Parade between Railway Street and Murray Road, four raised pedestrian crossings, pedestrian refuge crossings, splitter island upgrades at the Murray Road and Pioneer Road roundabout, a proposed high pedestrian activity zone, kerb and gutter works, lighting, signage, line marking and tree replacement.Final community feedback is being sought before design finalisation, with construction planned during the 2026/2027 financial year.
Bellambi Estate Renewal Project
A long-term urban renewal led by Homes NSW to transform the Bellambi social housing estate into a modern community. The project proposes delivering up to 2,500 new social, affordable, and market homes, with at least 30 percent dedicated to social housing. Key features include building heights ranging from 3 to 6 storeys, a new local center with retail and services, a public plaza, improved streetscapes, and upgraded community open spaces. The project aims for a 30 percent tree canopy cover and is currently in the assessment phase following public exhibition of the rezoning proposal in early 2026.
IRT Towradgi Park Seniors Housing Redevelopment
Following the refusal of the $101.9 million seniors housing proposal (DA-2025/26) by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel in April 2026, IRT Group is currently exploring alternative development pathways for the Towradgi Beach site. The initial plan for 87 independent living units, a resident clubhouse, and a cafe was rejected due to site constraints, including flooding and infrastructure issues. The project is now in a redesign phase to identify a housing model that better aligns with the environmental and planning constraints of the location.
7,958 residents of Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi are employed, from a labour force of 8,600. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 62.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,448, about 86% 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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Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is characterized by a qualified local workforce with prominent representation across core essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.5%, and an annual employment increase of 2.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,958. The local jobless rate exceeds Regional NSW's 4.1% by 3.4%, signaling scope for labor market improvement, while the participation rate closely tracks the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census findings revealed that 30.6% of employed locals were working remotely from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The primary industry sectors employing local residents consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, along with construction. Notably, education & training represents a standout local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.2 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share of local workers at 0.3%, compared against 5.3% across Regional NSW. Comparing the count of locally based jobs against the resident workforce indicates that this predominantly residential precinct offers relatively limited on-site employment opportunities. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that employment grew by 2.6% and the labour force expanded by 2.5% during the year to March 2026, which led to a decline of 0.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This trend stands in contrast to Regional NSW, where employment dropped by 0.9%, the labour force decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Insights regarding future demand in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi can be gained from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts published for Mar-26. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, local employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is $1,431 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $737 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,207 a year against an average of $71,396. 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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Postcode taxation figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi SA2 ahead of national standards, recording a median income of $57,207 and a mean of $71,396. These levels exceed Regional NSW, where the median stands at $52,390 and the average at $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated values to approximately $63,111 for median earnings and $78,764 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, aggregate household, family, and personal income tiers placed modestly between the 31st and 35th percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings band comprises the 28.2% of locals (4,729 residents) receiving $1,500 - 2,999 per week, matching broader regional patterns where 29.9% occupy this tier. Significant housing cost pressures leave residents with 80.7% of disposable income post-housing (ranking in the 26th percentile), while the overall SEIFA income score positions the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi had 6,536 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 14% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing stock in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi recorded at the latest Census comprised 55.7% detached houses alongside 44.3% medium-to-high density formats (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached properties), diverging from Regional NSW where houses represent 82.6% and other configurations account for 17.4%. Outright property ownership in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi trailed regional averages at 31.4%, with mortgaged properties comprising 29.0% and rental accommodation making up 39.6%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,167, well above the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, whereas median weekly rents were identical to the regional figure at $330.
In a nationwide context, mortgage costs substantially outpace the Australian median of $1,863, while local rental costs sit noticeably below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi counted 6,536 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family arrangements, which account for 65.3% of all households; this breakdown includes couples with children (26.1%), couples without children (23.7%), and single parent families (14.2%). Non-family living situations represent the remaining 34.7%, dominated by single-person residences at 31.0% and share houses at 3.5%. The typical household size of 2.3 people sits marginally under the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.8% of adults in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.9% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,050 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 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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Attainment levels for higher education in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi sit below regional averages, with 23.8% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 33.6% within the wider SA3 area, presenting potential for continued upskilling. Bachelor-level degrees represent the largest tertiary cohort at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Applied vocational learning is broadly held, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ having completed technical studies, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificate-level courses (27.9%). Community educational engagement is robust, with 28.0% of the population actively pursuing formal studies.
This cohort comprises 9.1% attending primary schools, 7.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi reaches 103 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Public transport connectivity in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is supported by 103 active boarding points spanning bus and rail services. A network of 52 designated routes operates across these stops, generating 2,180 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 164 meters. Reflecting the area's dormitory character, outward travel dominates, with private motor vehicles capturing 90% of passenger journeys. Average household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 vehicles, lower than regional figures. Additionally, 30.6% of employed residents were working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure shaped by pandemic conditions.
Local public transit routes maintain an average operating volume of 311 daily services across the network, translating to roughly 21 weekly departures per transit stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.9% of residents in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi report no long-term health condition. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate measurable public wellness challenges in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi across chronic disease rates and mortality metrics, with long-term conditions moderately widespread throughout the population and slightly concentrated among older cohorts. Membership in private health insurance is relatively solid, encompassing approximately 54% of residents (~9,072 people), compared with 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. The two most prevalent health issues recorded among residents are arthritis (9.6%) and mental health conditions (9.5%), whereas 64.9% of the population reported no chronic ailments, slightly outperforming the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts experience an elevated incidence of long-term medical conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 20.3% of local residents (3,404 people), a smaller proportion than the 23.3% recorded for Regional NSW. Although health metrics for older residents reflect certain challenges, their national comparative standing is more favourable than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.9%) and Australian (26.0%). 3.2% 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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Demographic indicators for cultural background in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi align closely with regional standards, with 80.7% of the populace Australian-born, 90.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 87.4% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity constitutes the predominant religious affiliation, representing 53.1% of community members in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, relative to 55.9% observed across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading reported ancestries within Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi are English (27.9%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (7.8%). Specific European heritages also show distinct local concentrations above broader benchmarks: Macedonian ancestry represents 1.0% locally (versus 0.4% across the region), Welsh accounts for 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Serbian comprises 0.5% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi leans comparatively younger than regional norms. Updated figures for August 2026 record 27.9% of the community within the young-to-middle working age bracket (25 - 44), compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas senior residents aged 65+ comprise 20.3% locally against 23.3% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, down from 41 at the 2021 Census and 3 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift post-Census occurred among mature adults aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 25.8% to an estimated 23.2% of the population.
By 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive the majority of local growth, adding 635 residents (14%) to reach 5,322, while middle-aged to older cohorts, youth, and children are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 14 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 Aug 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 — 199 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,041 at the 2021 Census → 16,770 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 (107041145). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.