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The median house price in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is $1.43m, with units at $763k. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi has an estimated 16,763 residents, up from 16,041 at the 2021 Census — a change of 722 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 191 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is around 16,763 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 722 people (4.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,041 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,704 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 191 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,515 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi's 4.5% growth since census positions it within 0.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 53.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of Australia's regional areas is anticipated, with the area expected to increase by 630 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting with an increase of 3.4% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
419 new dwellings have been approved in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 46% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 302, running ahead of 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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Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi has recorded around 83 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 419 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26277 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 1.5 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-matched, fostering stable market dynamics, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $340,000. There have also been $63.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.
Relative to Rest of NSW, Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi shows 10.0% lower construction activity (per person) while it places among the 64th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 46.0% standalone homes and 54.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 222 people per dwelling approval, Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi shows characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi will gain 571 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, worth an estimated $1.07 billion. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.3 billion. 26 are already under construction and 61 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 21 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, The Works Corrimal, 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses, and Murray Road Shared Path and Corrimal Station Connections, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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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.
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.
Wilga Street Block, Corrimal Planning Proposal and DCP Amendment
Planning control changes for the Wilga Street Block in Corrimal Town Centre to enable a vibrant mixed-use precinct, including local centre zoning, increased height and floor space controls, location-specific DCP controls, public realm improvements and future redevelopment opportunities. Council adopted the strategy and DCP amendment and supported the planning proposal, with NSW Planning Portal listing the proposal as approved. The planning proposal itself does not approve a specific development; future works would require separate development assessment.
7,958 residents of Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi are employed, from a labour force of 8,600. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 62.0%. 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 14,440, 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 features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 7.5%, and 2.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 7,958 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.4% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Based on Census responses, a high 30.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The area has particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 2.6% while labour force increased by 2.5%, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded employment decline of 0.9%, labour force decline of 0.4%, with unemployment rising 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi. 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 Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% 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 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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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi SA2 is above the national average, with the median assessed at $57,207 while the average income stands at $71,396. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,111 (median) and $78,764 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, between the 31st and 35th percentiles.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.2% of residents (4,727 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 26th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it 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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Dwelling structure within Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 55.7% houses and 44.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi was lagging that of Regional NSW, at 31.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (29.0%) or rented (39.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $330, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure 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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Family households dominate at 65.3% of all households, comprising 26.1% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.7%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average 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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Educational qualifications in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi trail regional benchmarks, with 23.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 33.6% in SA3 area. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (27.9%). Educational participation is notably high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi reaches 100 stops on 53 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 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 analysis reveals 100 active transport stops operating within Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 53 individual routes, collectively providing 1,994 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 164 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 90%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 30.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 284 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~9,068 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.6 and 9.5% of residents, respectively, while 64.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,349 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
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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Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 80.7% of its population born in Australia, 90.1% being citizens, and 87.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.1% of people in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi are English, comprising 27.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 26.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 7.8% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi (vs 0.4% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.5%) and Serbian at 0.5% (vs 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. 26.5% 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 40-year median age in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is modestly under Regional NSW's average of 43 though slightly above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 25 - 34 cohort is notably over-represented (15.1% locally), while 65 - 74 year-olds are under-represented (10.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.5% to 15.1% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.3% to 11.9% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.5% to 11.4%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, expanding by 353 people (14%) from 2,529 to 2,883. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
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 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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 13 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 Apr 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 191 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,041 at the 2021 Census → 16,763 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 (107041145). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.