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This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Cromer is $2.48m, with units at $991k. House values have moved 1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Cromer has an estimated 8,400 residents, up from 8,046 at the 2021 Census — a change of 354 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,122 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Cromer stands at approximately 8,400 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 354 residents (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 8,046 individuals. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 8,400 from June 2025 alongside address verification processes tracking since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,121 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across evaluated sites. The 4.4% expansion rate of Cromer since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (3.7%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner.
Growth during recent periods was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 76.8% of the total population gains. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are adopted for each SA2 region. For any SA2 localities omitted from this dataset, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline, are applied. Growth percentages for specific age segments from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Evaluating these anticipated demographic changes, growth in the lower quartile of statistical locations studied by AreaSearch is expected, with the community projected to add 65 residents by 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total increase of 0.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
72 new dwellings have been approved in Cromer over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of roughly 14 new home approvals is recorded in Cromer annually, amounting to a total of 72 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 15 approvals registered. With an average of 4.7 additional residents per year for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand vastly outstrips the supply of new builds, a scenario that typically spurs price appreciation and heightens buyer rivalry, while new residences are built with a mean value of $346,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $7.8 million this financial year, highlighting the mostly residential profile of the locality.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Cromer displays roughly 60% of the per capita construction volume, placing it in the 22nd percentile of locations evaluated across the nation, which translates to fewer options for purchasers and reinforces demand for established properties. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting the mature state of the market and indicating potential planning restrictions. Residential construction is split between 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% attached dwellings, showing a growing integration of attached formats that provide options at different price levels, ranging from roomy family residences to more affordable compact layouts. The area has approximately 760 people per dwelling approval, indicating a mature market environment. Future forecasts indicate Cromer will gain 65 residents by 2041 (utilizing the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Given current construction volumes, the availability of housing should sufficiently satisfy demand, producing advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion that goes beyond current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cromer
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cromer, worth an estimated $242 million. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.3 billion. 24 are already under construction and 25 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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An area's performance is heavily guided by local infrastructure adjustments, major developments and planning guidelines. A total of 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Key initiatives include Wakehurst Parkway Improvements (Frenchs Forest to Narrabeen), Casa Delmar, Northern Beaches (A8) Corridor Capacity: Seaforth To Mona Vale, and Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements, with the subsequent list detailing the projects most likely to be relevant.
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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.
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.
Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade
Northern Beaches Council is delivering a major upgrade of Beacon Hill Reserve including a new synthetic sports field, new amenities building, upgraded playground, improved landscaping, lighting, pathways and expanded parking to increase community recreation capacity. Construction remains underway with completion targeted during 2026.
Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements
Ongoing program to upgrade bus services across Sydney's Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore, run by Transport for NSW. The program combines fleet procurement with timetable and route changes. The Minns Government is investing $56 million in 50 new articulated buses, the first new bendy buses purchased in 14 years, alongside 10 new double-decker Volvo buses for the B-Line fleet due for delivery by mid-2026. These new vehicles supplement 81 of 83 previously withdrawn articulated buses that have now returned to service after chassis repairs.Service changes introduced from January 2025 added new all-night services on Route 144 (Manly to Chatswood) and extended all-night services on Route 199 to Palm Beach, plus reliability and connection improvements to Sydney Metro. A further round of timetable changes across routes including 141, 142, 193, 194, 195, 197, 260, 270, 271, 273, 274, 277, 280, 283, 562, 577, 592 and 599 took effect from 21 June 2026.
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.
Northern Beaches Coast Walk
A 36km continuous coastal walking trail linking Manly to Palm Beach. The project integrates existing paths with new boardwalks, stairs, and viewing platforms. Recent milestones include the completion of the Robert Dunn Reserve segment and ongoing works on the McKillop Park boardwalk and the Whale Beach to Palm Beach connection to ensure pedestrian safety and environmental protection.
Casa Delmar
A major mixed-use residential development comprising 280 apartments, including dedicated affordable housing units for key workers, across multi-storey residential towers with ground-floor retail, basement parking, and community wellness facilities.
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.
4,341 residents of Cromer are employed, from a labour force of 4,522. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 65.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The labor force in Cromer is highly educated, showing strong representation in the technology industry, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and a stable employment situation over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 4,341 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 0.1% below the 4.1% rate of Greater Sydney, while participation in the workforce is slightly below the norm (65.9% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates a high proportion of residents worked from home, at 43.6%, though this may be affected by Covid-19 restrictions. Job distribution among the resident workforce is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical fields.
The locality has a particularly high concentration of workers in construction, with employment levels matching 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing represents a smaller share at 2.9% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area appears to present few local employment prospects, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period, employment rose by 0.3% while the labor force grew by 1.4%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force expand by 1.9%, and unemployment decline slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Cromer. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce composition to estimate growth trajectories. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Cromer suggests local employment should expand by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cromer is $2,379 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $925 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,466 a year against an average of $88,804. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the Cromer SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $63,466, with the average income reaching $88,804. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $70,016 (median) and $97,969 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes are exceptionally high, ranking in the 87th percentile ($2,379 weekly).
Income patterns show that the $4000+ weekly bracket represents 27.6% of the population (2,318 individuals), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the largest in the region at 30.9%. The area shows significant wealth, with 40.8% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which supports upscale retail and services. High housing costs account for 17.8% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 83rd percentile, and the SEIFA income measure places the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cromer had 2,687 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 8% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,179 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Cromer, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 75.9% houses and 24.1% other housing styles (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Cromer was significantly higher than the Sydney metro level, standing at 40.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (44.1%) or rented (15.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at $3,179, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $650, compared to $2,427 and $470 in Sydney metro.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Cromer are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cromer counted 2,687 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 78.1%, consisting of 44.5% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.9%, with single person dwellings at 20.1% and group households representing 1.7% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.0% of adults in Cromer hold a university qualification, including 21.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,641 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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 outcomes present specific challenges in the area, with the university qualification rate (30.0%) falling significantly short of the 41.5% average for the SA4 region. This situation highlights both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational campaigns. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (22.6%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 30.8% of residents currently participating in formal study.
This comprises 10.5% in primary schools, 9.8% in secondary schools, and 4.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cromer reaches 63 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 63 active transit stops located within Cromer, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 41 distinct routes, which support 2,060 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility to transport is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 144 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the main mode of travel at 88%, and buses representing 5%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 1.6, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 43.6%, work from home (2021 Census; this may reflect pandemic conditions). The average frequency of services is 294 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 32 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.9% of residents in Cromer report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.1 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 measures indicate excellent outcomes throughout Cromer, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality levels and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the population (5,476 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2 and 6.3% of the population, respectively, while 72.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population includes 21.6% of residents aged 65 and older (1,814 people), which exceeds the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among older residents are highly positive, although they rank lower nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.3% of Cromer residents were born overseas and 13.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cromer shows above-average levels of cultural diversity, with 13.0% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 25.3% born in another country. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 56.6% of the population in Cromer. However, the most notable difference in representation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of residents compared to 0.8% in Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (the birth country of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Cromer are English at 29.9% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 25.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish at 7.7%.
In addition, there are distinct differences in the proportion of other ancestries: Serbian is highly represented at 1.0% of Cromer (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and French at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cromer is 42. 22.3% 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 median age of 42 years in Cromer is much higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also older than the Australian average of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 8.7% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is less common at 7.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.1% to 14.7% of the population, and the 85+ cohort grew from 3.2% to 5.3%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 demographic decreased from 9.4% to 7.6% and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 14.4% to 13.3%.
Population projections for 2041 point to significant changes in Cromer's demographics. The 85+ age group will lead this shift, growing by 83% (373 people) to reach 822 from 448. The combined 65+ age cohorts are projected to account for 100% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. Conversely, declines in population are expected for the 55 to 64 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cromer
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,046 at the 2021 Census → 8,400 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 (122031425). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.