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The median house price in Crows Nest - Waverton is $3.12m, with units at $1.30m. House values have moved 2.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Crows Nest - Waverton has an estimated 19,166 residents, up from 17,916 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,250 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 225 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 75.9% of that increase. That puts 6,453 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Crows Nest - Waverton stands at roughly 19,166 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,250 people (7.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 17,916 people were enumerated. This net gain is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,092 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 225 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a density of 6,453 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits within the top 10% of all territories evaluated across Australia by AreaSearch, highlighting significant demand for local real estate.
Outperforming both the broader SA3 territory and the wider SA4 region (5.9%), the 7.0% expansion recorded since the 2021 census positions Crows Nest - Waverton as an area pace-setter. The primary catalyst behind these population gains has been overseas migration, which supplied roughly 75.9% of overall net additions across recent tracking cycles. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022 as the base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch for local profiling. Where SA2 coverage is absent from this series, AreaSearch references the NSW State Government SA2 dataset published in 2022 (using 2021 as the baseline). Age-bracket growth trajectories derived from these series are extended across all areas covering 2032 to 2041. Over the longer horizon, population trajectory models suggest expansion will track slightly below the national statistical area median, gaining 1,257 persons through to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which amounts to a cumulative rise of 6.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
400 new dwellings have been approved in Crows Nest - Waverton over the past five years, an average of 80 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 80 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building authorisations in Crows Nest - Waverton have tracked at approximately 80 new dwellings per annum, amounting to 400 homes across the past 5 financial years. Factoring in a delivery pace of 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions appear closely aligned with demand to maintain stable market conditions, with new dwellings averaging an expected construction cost of $865,000 as builders target high-end, premium segments. Concurrently, non-residential momentum remains robust, evidenced by $385.7 million in commercial development approvals registered during this financial year.
Per capita building approvals place Crows Nest - Waverton 49.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period compared to Greater Sydney, sustaining existing real estate demand while providing ample options for purchasers. Structural breakdowns indicate that high-density and medium-density dwellings make up 98.0% of activity, with detached houses accounting for only 2.0%. This emphasis on higher-density living creates attainable entry points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. With metrics indicating roughly 277 people per approval, the precinct exhibits the characteristics of an evolving urban market. Long-term forecasts derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipate Crows Nest - Waverton expanding by 1,183 residents by 2041. Given prevailing construction pipelines, incoming residential supply appears well placed to satisfy demographic demand, fostering balanced buyer conditions and potentially enabling local population numbers to exceed baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside Crows Nest - Waverton, worth an estimated $18.2 billion. A further 128 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.7 billion. 36 are already under construction and 63 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Local capital delivery, urban planning initiatives, and major transport projects fundamentally shape district performance, with AreaSearch cataloguing 88 projects expected to influence the precinct. Prominent schemes include the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade, Hume Place, Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways), and The Collective, with significant works detailed below.
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Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade
A major transport infrastructure project delivering a 6.5km dual three-lane tunnel under Sydney Harbour, connecting the Warringah Freeway at Cammeray to the Rozelle Interchange. The project creates a western bypass of the CBD to relieve congestion on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel. Stage 1 (southern tunnels, Rozelle to Birchgrove) was completed in February 2025 by the John Holland and CPB Contractors joint venture. Stage 2, being delivered by ACCIONA, involves 4.8km of tunnelling from Birchgrove to Cammeray including under Sydney Harbour using tunnel boring machines, with TBM launch expected mid-2026.The Warringah Freeway Upgrade is over 70 per cent complete with surface road upgrades, bridges and ramps. The full project is due to open to traffic in 2028 and will remain in public ownership under NSW Motorways.
Waverton Peninsula Strategic Masterplan (Berrys Bay)
Transformation of former industrial land into nearly two hectares of public parklands. Current works involve earthworks, seawall rectification, and ground remediation. The project features a reimagined Woodleys Shed as a glass-walled indoor community pavilion, a continuous foreshore path, a new public plaza, and facilities for non-powered watercraft like kayaks. Delivered by Transport for NSW and ACCIONA as part of the Western Harbour Tunnel project to reconnect the community to the harbour foreshore.
Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways)
A $640 million, 22-storey mixed-use development at the Five Ways intersection in Crows Nest, comprising 188 apartments (140 market and 48 affordable housing), a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and commercial premises within a 3-storey podium, and seven basement levels. Designed by Turner Studio, the project is located a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station. Approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission (SSD-66826207) in December 2024, with construction commenced in 2025.
Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest by Deicorp
Deicorp's $640M landmark mixed-use development at the Five Ways junction in Crows Nest. The 22-storey building, designed by Turner Studio, delivers 188 apartments (48 affordable) above a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and dining, a resident Skygarden, and seven basement levels of parking. Approved by the NSW IPC on 23 December 2024 and under construction, the project sits a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station.
Willoughby Square Stage 1 (507-509 Pacific Highway)
Major mixed-use residential tower forming the first stage of the Willoughby Square precinct. The project will deliver around 400 apartments together with retail, landscaped public domain improvements and new pedestrian connections adjacent to the St Leonards and Crows Nest renewal area. Following planning approval, the project has progressed into delivery and construction activities.
Canopy Crows Nest
Architectural benchmark development in Crows Nest offering ten architecturally stunning terraces designed for both families and downsizers. Located near the new Metro Station in transforming Crows Nest area.
Hume Place
Mixed-use over-station development directly above Crows Nest Metro Station. The precinct comprises four buildings across three sites delivering approximately 600 apartments in total. Stage 1 'Elevate' (130 apartments, 1-3 bedroom, designed by Woods Bagot) received detailed design approval from the Independent Planning Commission in April 2025 and is now selling, with construction expected to commence late 2025 and complete mid-2027. Stage 2 (Site A) involves two build-to-rent towers and an additional mixed-use tower, with a Detailed State Significant Development Application (SSD-75660711) lodged in late 2025 and under assessment as at mid-2025.The precinct includes ground-floor retail, wellness facilities, co-working spaces and a proposed 15 per cent affordable housing allocation for key and essential workers, managed by Evolve Housing. Developed by Third.i Group and Phoenix Property Investors in partnership with Transport for NSW / Sydney Metro.
Broughton Street Residential Development
Construction of a boutique building of 28 luxury apartments at 33-39 Broughton Street, Wollstonecraft. The project is being delivered by Holdmark and remains in the construction phase with completion targeted for 2026.
12,423 residents of Crows Nest - Waverton are employed, from a labour force of 12,894. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 76.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,624, about 92% 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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Featuring an unemployment rate of just 3.7% and annual employment growth estimated at 1.9% over the past year, Crows Nest - Waverton is characterized by an exceptionally qualified labour pool, particularly within tech disciplines. Employed residents reached 12,423 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, accompanied by an elevated labour force participation rate of 76.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Furthermore, 67.7% of surveyed locals indicated they worked remotely according to Census data, though prevailing Covid-19 lockdown parameters during collection should be noted.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include professional & technical, finance & insurance, along with health care & social assistance. Specialisation is pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the local representation reaches 2.0 times the regional level. Conversely, construction accounts for merely 4.2% of the workforce, well below the 8.6% seen in Greater Sydney. Comparing Census local resident worker counts against total residents suggests significant outward commuting for work despite local employment nodes. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show local employment rising by 1.9% and the total workforce growing by 1.4% over the 12-month period, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Throughout the same window, Greater Sydney saw employment increase by 1.9% and labour supply grow by 1.9%, alongside minor declines in joblessness. Broader industry hiring patterns from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide forward visibility for Crows Nest - Waverton across five and ten-year intervals. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories differ across individual sectors. Applying these industry weightings to Crows Nest - Waverton indicates local employment could expand by 7.8% over five years and 15.3% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighting extrapolation that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Crows Nest - Waverton is $2,615 a week (about $136,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,593 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $84,399 a year against an average of $123,571. The average runs 46% 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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows the Crows Nest - Waverton SA2 recording a median taxpayer income of $84,399 and an average of $123,571, placing it in the highest percentile nationwide, far above Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings current benchmark estimates to around $93,109 (median) and $136,324 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census records, family, personal, and household earnings all sit between the 92nd and 98th percentiles nationally.
High-income earners earning $4000+ per week constitute 32.4% of the population (6,209 individuals), contrasting with the wider metropolitan profile where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is most prevalent at 30.9%. Robust local spending capacity is underpinned by 45.7% of households taking in weekly incomes above $3,000. While residential housing costs absorb 17.3% of earnings, strong local compensation keeps disposable income at the 91st percentile and places the SA2 within the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Crows Nest - Waverton had 8,380 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 10% detached houses and 70% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $575 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, dwelling typology in Crows Nest - Waverton consisted of 9.8% separate houses alongside 90.2% multi-unit and attached formats (comprising semi-detached residences, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Sydney metro reported 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership trailed the broader metropolitan benchmark at 25.7%, with 23.0% of homes owned with a mortgage and 51.3% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations stood at $2,950, considerably higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427 and the national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rents were recorded at $575, substantially outpacing both the metropolitan benchmark of $470 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Crows Nest - Waverton counted 8,380 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,965 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 58.8% of all households in the area, made up of couples without children (30.8%), couples with children (20.6%), and single parent families (6.3%). Non-family households represent 41.2% of occupied residences, including 35.3% single-person homes and 5.8% group living arrangements. The typical household size sits at 2.0 people, remaining below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
66.2% of adults in Crows Nest - Waverton hold a university qualification, including 41.3% with a bachelor degree and 20.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 7.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,704 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,172 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels in Crows Nest - Waverton outstrip wider geographic benchmarks, with 66.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, versus 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% in Australia. Holding bachelor degrees are 41.3% of residents, while 20.0% possess postgraduate qualifications and 4.9% have completed graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational pathways comprise 17.6% of credentials among those aged 15+, broken down into advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (7.9%). Active participation in formal education stands at 23.1% of the overall population. Enrolments consist of 7.2% attending higher education institutions, 6.2% in primary schooling, and 3.9% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Crows Nest - Waverton reaches 83 stops on 92 routes, timetabled for about 15,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network within Crows Nest - Waverton features 83 active transport stops encompassing buses, lightrail, and train connections. These stops are served by 92 individual routes delivering 15,759 weekly passenger trips, providing high transit accessibility with an average distance of 123 meters to the closest stop. Given its predominantly residential profile, the majority of travel involves outward commuting; passenger vehicles remain the primary mode at 51%, while 18% travel on foot and 16% commute via train. Private vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.5 per dwelling. Census findings from 2021 showed 67.7% of residents working from home, reflecting pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service frequency across the network averages 2,251 trips per day, providing roughly 189 weekly trips per individual stop.
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75.1% of residents in Crows Nest - Waverton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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 analyses by AreaSearch reveal excellent overall outcomes throughout Crows Nest - Waverton across chronic condition metrics and mortality rates, marked by very low rates of common health ailments across all age segments. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, covering approximately 79% of the total population (15,102 people), well above the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the nationwide level of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnoses among local residents, affecting 7.4 and 7.2% of the community respectively. Approximately 75.1% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney, with working-age cohorts showing minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 16.1% of the locality (3,087 people) and exhibit strong health profiles that align with national trends across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.1% of Crows Nest - Waverton residents were born overseas and 25.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (17.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established across Crows Nest - Waverton, where 41.1% of the population was born abroad and 25.7% speaks a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common faith, accounting for 40.1% of residents. Judaism displays notable relative concentration, representing 1.1% of the local population against 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Based on parental country of birth records, English ancestry is the most common background at 23.7%, followed by Australian at 17.4%, and Other backgrounds at 12.3%. Relative concentrations of other ancestries show French background at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian background at 0.8% (versus 0.4%), and South Australian heritage at 0.9% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Crows Nest - Waverton is 38. 31.5% 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 age distribution in Crows Nest - Waverton skews toward younger cohorts, with adults aged 25 - 44 representing 42.4% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney. Young people and children aged 0 - 24 comprise 20.2% locally versus 30.4% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 1 year older than Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 14.6% to an estimated 16.1%.
Seniors are projected to drive the largest absolute increase by 2041, growing by 1,226 (40%) to 4,314, while younger cohorts (0 - 24) and middle-aged groups (25 - 44) are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Crows Nest - Waverton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 24 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 225 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,916 at the 2021 Census → 19,166 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (121041414). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.