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The median house price in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is $3.00m, with units at $1.20m. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena has an estimated 25,676 residents, up from 24,374 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,302 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 328 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.8% of that increase. That puts 1,023 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is estimated at 25,676 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,302 residents (5.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 24,374 individuals. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 25,614 alongside 328 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,023 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical numbers across other localities analyzed by AreaSearch. The area's 5.3% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (5.0%), establishing it as a frontrunner for growth locally.
The upward trend was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which represented roughly 80.8% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 zone. Where this data is unavailable, the 2022 release of NSW State Government SA2 projections with a 2021 baseline is substituted. Age group growth velocities from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, growth is expected to align with the lower quartile of areas monitored by AreaSearch, with the locality projected to add 980 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 3.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
724 new dwellings have been approved in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena over the past five years, an average of 144 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 114 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 104, well below 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 approximately 144 new home approvals have been granted annually in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena, amounting to 724 residences over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 96 approvals registered. Given that recent construction patterns between FY-21 and FY-25 indicate an average of 1.3 additional inhabitants per built dwelling each year, local supply and demand appear well-balanced, supporting a steady market environment, with new builds averaging a value of $725,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing upscale, high-end housing. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $86.3 million during this financial year, reflecting robust local business development.
When compared to Greater Sydney, new construction per capita in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is 15.0% lower, though it ranks in the 76th percentile among all locations evaluated across the country. Modern building activity consists of 17.0% standalone houses and 83.0% medium to high-density options. This shift toward denser housing types offers affordable pathways for buyers and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a major shift from the historical housing stock (which currently stands at 37.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyles and affordability challenges. The area registers roughly 169 people per residential approval, highlighting a low density market environment. Looking forward, the population of Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is projected to expand by 918 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch). Under current building trajectories, the supply of housing is expected to comfortably satisfy demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion that surpasses current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 33 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena, worth an estimated $8.98 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.5 billion. 28 are already under construction and 47 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions can significantly affect the performance of a location. AreaSearch has identified 47 key projects that are expected to influence this area. Significant works include VUE Cronulla, Palm Cronulla, Isla Cronulla, and 3 Ewos Parade Cronulla, with the following list highlighting those of greatest interest.
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VUE Cronulla
A landmark 350 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal development featuring two eight-storey towers over a double-storey podium. It comprises 112 luxury apartments (1-4 bedrooms and penthouses), 880 sqm of commercial space, and 3,000 sqm of retail space, anchored by Sydney's largest Harris Farm Markets. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Mim Design, it includes resort-style amenities such as a north-facing pool, open-air gym, sauna, and a communal terrace. The project is currently under construction by Decode.
Cronulla Special Entertainment Precinct
Establishment of New South Wales first beachside Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) aimed at boosting the local night-time economy, supporting live music, and enabling flexible business trading hours with standardized acoustic management.
Gunnamatta Park Playground and Pavilion Renewal
Comprehensive precinct upgrade featuring an expanded, contemporary children play space alongside the restoration of the heritage Art Deco Pavilion to include modern amenities, multi-purpose community rooms, and a waterfront dining/cafe space.
North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Demolition and complete reconstruction of the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose community facility incorporating lifeguard facilities, club amenities, commercial space, and public amenities.
Cronulla Town Centre Upgrade Stage 2C - Town Square
Revitalisation of Cronulla Town Square featuring a new performance area, modern public amenities, upgraded paving, indigenous Cabbage Tree palm plantings, mature trees, garden beds, integrated lighting, and new seating.
Port Hacking Estuary Dredging & Beach Nourishment
Ongoing environmental and navigational management project focused on the Port Hacking Estuary. The initiative involves periodic maintenance dredging of the navigation channel and beach nourishment to address sand build-up, improve marine access, and mitigate coastal erosion. As of 2026, planning continues for long-term dredging strategies, including the development of the Waterways Management Plan for integrated catchment areas.
Isla Cronulla
Isla Cronulla (also known as Isla South Cronulla Beach) is a luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive whole-floor apartments in a boutique building opposite Cronulla Beach. Each residence offers panoramic ocean views, private lift access, premium Gaggenau appliances, Dolomite stone finishes, European oak flooring, and interiors by Coco Republic. Designed by IDA Architects for developer Skymark Group.
Cronulla Foreshore Master Plan
A 30-year strategic master plan guiding public infrastructure investment, coastal hazard management, pedestrian pathways, open spaces, and beach facilities across 7.4 km of coastal foreshore from Don Lucas Reserve to Tonkin Park.
15,447 residents of Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena are employed, from a labour force of 15,898. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 71.6%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 21,679, about 84% 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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The workforce in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is highly educated, featuring a strong presence of professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, and steady job retention over the last year. Jobholders numbered 15,447 as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively standard (71.6% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates a high proportion of individuals working from home at 42.3%, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered in construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical fields.
The locality shows a particularly high concentration of construction jobs, representing 1.6 times the average seen across the wider region. In contrast, retail trade is less prominent, making up 7.2% of local employment compared to the regional benchmark of 9.3%. Comparing the count of Census workers to the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively limited. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month timeframe saw a 0.4% increase in employment alongside a 0.4% rise in the overall labor force, which kept the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, a labor force expansion of 1.9%, and a minor decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific trends to the local employment mix suggests Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena could see employment increases of 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is $2,105 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,124 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,276 a year against an average of $103,796. The average runs 52% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena SA2 recorded a median income of $68,276 and an average income of $103,796. This ranks in the highest national percentile, contrasting with Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit at roughly $75,322 for the median and $114,508 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that family, household, and individual earnings are all high in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena, positioning the area between the 72nd and 87th percentiles nationwide.
Analysis of earnings shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 32.8% of the population (8,421 individuals), which is very similar to the regional average of 30.9%. The area shows high levels of wealth, with 32.0% of earners bringing in more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and services. Expensive housing costs account for 16.8% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income in the 71st percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena had 10,152 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 57% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. 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 Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena at the time of the latest Census consisted of 36.7% houses and 63.3% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, units, and alternative options), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Sydney. Additionally, the rate of home ownership in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena was considerably higher than in metropolitan Sydney at 35.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.7%) or rented (36.3%). The median mortgage payment in the area was higher than the metropolitan Sydney average at $2,600 per month, while the median weekly rent stood at $500, compared to metropolitan Sydney figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena's mortgage costs are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena counted 10,152 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,694 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 64.8%, which includes 24.8% couples raising children, 30.6% couples without children, and 8.6% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 35.2%, consisting of lone occupant households at 31.0% and group households at 4.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.8% of adults in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena hold a university qualification, including 22.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,034 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,071 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 Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena are lower than regional averages, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This difference suggests opportunities for future educational growth and training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (24.9%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in learning, with 25.0% of the population currently enrolled in educational programs.
This student cohort includes 7.4% in primary schools, 6.6% in high schools, and 4.8% undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena reaches 149 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 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 1.2 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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Analysis of transit options shows 149 active public transport stops operating in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena, offering a combination of train, ferry, and bus services. These stops are served by 27 separate routes, which together provide 4,694 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 139 meters from their closest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the district; driving remains the primary mode of travel at 84%, while 6% use trains and 5% walk. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles.
A high proportion of residents, 42.3%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of COVID-19). Services average 670 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 31 weekly journeys per stop. The map provided displays the 100 closest stops relative to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show positive outcomes across Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which revealed a very low incidence of common health issues across all age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 72% of the population (18,563 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the region were arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.0 and 6.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population exhibits strong health with low rates of chronic illness. The area has 24.2% of residents aged 65 and over (6,211 people), which is higher than the 15.5% average in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among older residents are highly positive, showing national rankings that align well with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is largely Australian-born, at 82.2% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 82.2% of its residents born in Australia, 89.9% holding citizenship, and 91.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena, accounting for 56.5% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage, the three most common backgrounds in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena are English (29.9% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian (25.0% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish (10.9%).
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with French ancestry slightly higher at 0.7% of the population (compared to 0.5% in the region), Maltese at 0.8% (compared to 1.0% regionally), and Russian at 0.4% (matching the regional average of 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is 42. 25.2% 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 median age of 42 years in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 13.5% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 11.9%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 75 to 84 age group expanded from 5.7% to 7.9% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort rose from 11.7% to 13.5%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.1% to 11.8%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to major age shifts in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena, with the 75 to 84 group set to grow by 54% (1,096 people), moving from 2,023 to 3,120. In fact, cohorts aged 65+ will represent 94% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend in the area. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 age brackets are projected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 37 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 328 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,374 at the 2021 Census → 25,676 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 (128011604). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.