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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Dapto - Avondale is $892k, with units at $795k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Dapto - Avondale has an estimated 24,958 residents, up from 24,195 at the 2021 Census — a change of 763 people, or 3.2%. 213 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 441 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 population of Dapto - Avondale stands at approximately 24,958 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 763 individuals (3.2%) relative to the 24,195 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 24,843 from June 2025, alongside 213 validated new addresses identified since the last Census. With this population level, the local density stands at 441 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and capacity for future housing expansion.
The 3.2% post-census growth rate of Dapto - Avondale is within 1.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (4.7%), indicating robust local growth patterns. This population rise was driven mostly by arrivals from overseas, who made up about 48.6% of the total demographic growth in recent times, though natural increase and migration from other states also played supportive roles. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates demographic projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point. Where this dataset lacks coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) are implemented. The age-cohort growth trajectories from these compiled datasets are applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the population expansion rate here is anticipated to exceed the median rate of non-metropolitan regions in Australia, with the local population projected to grow by 3,197 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total growth of 12.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
493 new dwellings have been approved in Dapto - Avondale over the past five years, an average of 98 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 74 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 39, 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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Over the last 5 financial years, Dapto - Avondale logged an average of approximately 98 residential building approvals annually, generating 493 homes in total. For the current FY-26 period, 36 approvals have been registered. Given that 1 new residents per year arrived for each new dwelling completed over the past 5 financial years (covering FY-21 through FY-25), local demand aligns closely with incoming supply, supporting balanced market conditions. The average valuation of these new residential builds is $244,000, which falls below regional averages and provides more accessible options for buyers.
Furthermore, the current financial year has seen $34.9 million in approved commercial developments, signaling robust business investment in the vicinity. Compared with the Rest of NSW, building volume per citizen in Dapto - Avondale is at approximately 65%, placing it in the 36th percentile among all locations analyzed across the country, which limits choice for buyers and sustains interest in established properties. The mix of new construction consists of 31.0% standalone houses and 69.0% apartments or townhouses. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable points of entry and holds appeal for downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the existing housing stock, where standalone houses account for 85.0%, indicating a drop in the availability of greenfield land alongside changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. The ratio of 458 people per building approval in the area underscores its quiet, low-scale development footprint. Long-term forecasts indicate that Dapto - Avondale will add 3,081 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Construction activity is keeping pace with these demographic forecasts, though home buyers may face increased competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dapto - Avondale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dapto - Avondale, worth an estimated $2.79 billion. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.8 billion. 34 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 infrastructure updates, major capital projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on local growth and market performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that are anticipated to influence the area. Key infrastructure works include the Cleveland Road Upgrade - West Dapto, the West Dapto Urban Release Area, the WestPoint Dapto development, and the construction of the M1 Princes Motorway South-Facing Ramps at Dapto, with the selected listings below highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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West Dapto Urban Release Area
The West Dapto Urban Release Area is a multi-decade growth project designed to deliver 19,500 new dwellings for approximately 60,000 residents. Spanning 4,700 hectares, the development includes eight future centers with major hubs at Bong Bong, Darkes, and Marshall Mount. As of May 2026, Stage 1 of the Cleveland Road upgrade (widening to four lanes) is complete. Major construction continues on West Dapto Road, which is undergoing extensive widening, culvert works, and utility relocation, with a scheduled reopening in mid-2026.The project is supported by a $1.57 billion infrastructure contribution plan focused on stormwater, transport, and community facilities.
Marshall Mount Town Centre & Primary School Precinct
Development of a new town centre and civic hub to serve the expanding Yallah-Marshall Mount community. The precinct includes 3,500sqm to 8,000sqm of retail floor space, local convenience and specialty dining, open civic spaces, and a proposed public primary school.
Cleveland Road Upgrade - Stage 1 (Fowlers Road South)
Stage 1 of the Cleveland Road Upgrade involves widening 440 metres of Fowlers Road (South) from two to four travel lanes, including kerb and gutter construction, stormwater drainage, street lighting, and new shared paths. This project forms part of the long-term West Dapto Access Strategy to support housing growth and improve connectivity in the West Dapto Urban Release Area. The upgrade is essential infrastructure to support the development of 3,000 new homes and connect emerging communities to major arterials like the M1 and Princes Highway.
WestPoint Dapto
A DA-approved mixed-use development featuring 32 residential apartments (mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units), 432 sqm of commercial space, and 533 sqm of retail space in a multi-storey building. Total approved building area of 3,309 sqm. The site is located at the intersection of Bong Bong Road and Princes Highway, adjacent to Dapto Mall with major retailers including Coles, Woolworths and BIG W, and within walking distance of Dapto Train Station.
Dapto Hotel Mixed-Use Redevelopment (98-110 Princes Highway)
Mixed-use redevelopment of the Dapto Hotel site retaining the heritage-listed hotel and constructing two 9-storey apartment towers above ground-floor commercial space (approx. 3 tenancies). The Wollongong Local Planning Panel considered the DA in 2020, requiring detailed heritage conservation works to the existing hotel prior to delegated consent. Subsequent modification activity indicates the DA progressed to approval.
Cleveland Road Precinct Planning Proposal - Phase 2
Phase 2 of the Cleveland Road precinct planning proposal within Stage 3 of the West Dapto Urban Release Area. Seeking rezoning from rural landscape to urban, residential, open space, and conservation zones to support additional medium-density residential housing and local community infrastructure.
Cleveland Road Upgrade - West Dapto
Staged road upgrade in West Dapto to support delivery of thousands of new homes in the urban release area. Stage 1, the widening of Fowlers Road (South) from two to four travel lanes with kerb and gutter, stormwater drainage, street lighting and a shared path, was completed in early 2026. Stages 2 and 3 will regrade and widen approximately 2.5 km of Cleveland Road west of the Fowlers Road intersection, adding travel lanes, kerbside parking, shared paths and a signalised intersection at Fowlers Road and Cleveland Road, but remain pending land acquisition.The project is co-funded by Restart NSW and Wollongong City Council, with the NSW Government contributing $20.03 million.
Yallah Road Extension & Link Road Corridor (Road No. 8)
Construction of a new strategic arterial link road (Road No. 8 / NR 1-3) extending Yallah Road across to Avondale Road through Marshall Mount, providing crucial east-west connectivity and enabling higher-density residential transit access.
11,355 residents of Dapto - Avondale are employed, from a labour force of 12,404. Unemployment sits at 8.5%, with participation at 61.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,453, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Dapto - Avondale is distributed between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a solid footprint in essential services, an unemployment rate of 8.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.2% over the previous year. As of March 2026, working residents total 11,355, while the unemployment rate is 4.4% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, pointing to potential areas for labor market improvement. The labor force participation rate matches the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 19.7% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Conversely, the agricultural, forestry & fishing sector has a minimal footprint, employing just 0.5% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison between the census working population and the residing workforce indicates that the locality offers a restricted volume of internal jobs. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels expand by 2.2% while the total labor force grew by 2.8%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand trends in Dapto - Avondale. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, overall employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these trajectories vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the specific employment profile of Dapto - Avondale yields an estimated local job growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes localized population models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dapto - Avondale is $1,445 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $670 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,733 a year against an average of $66,430. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that personal incomes in the Dapto - Avondale SA2 are slightly lower than the national benchmarks, with a median of $55,733 and an average of $66,430. This compares to Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023 suggests current estimated levels of approximately $61,485 for the median and $73,286 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Dapto - Avondale are modest, placing between the 22nd and 32nd percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket accounts for 32.2% of the local population (8,036 people) who fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider region where this same bracket represents 29.9%. Cost of living pressures are prominent, with residents retaining only 81.8% of their income, which ranks in the 29th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dapto - Avondale had 9,127 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.1%. 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 composition of housing in Dapto - Avondale at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.0% separate houses and 14.9% other property types, such as apartments, semi-detached homes, or alternative dwellings, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. The level of home ownership in Dapto - Avondale is comparable to Regional NSW at 38.2%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (37.4%) or occupied by tenants (24.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,950, which is considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733.
Similarly, the median weekly rent was $390, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. On a national level, Dapto - Avondale's mortgage outlays exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dapto - Avondale counted 9,127 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 73.3%, comprising couples with children at 29.8%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single-parent households at 14.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.7%, consisting of single-person households at 24.5% and group living arrangements at 2.2%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.5% of adults in Dapto - Avondale hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 33.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,700 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 953 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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The locality presents notable educational disparities, with university graduation rates at 13.5%, which is well below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This gap highlights both an educational hurdle and a focal point for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share of higher education at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 33.1%. Enrolment rates in education are high, with 26.8% of the local population currently engaged in study.
This group is distributed across primary education at 9.4%, high school education at 7.6%, and tertiary courses at 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dapto - Avondale reaches 191 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Public transport networks in the area feature 191 active stops across Dapto - Avondale, offering a combination of train and bus options. These transit locations are connected by 60 distinct routes, which combine to support 3,188 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest transit stop being 167 meters. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the district, and private vehicles remain the primary choice of travel at 94%. Households average 1.5 vehicles per home. Additionally, 19.7% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.
Transit services average 455 trips daily across the active routes, which represents approximately 16 weekly departures per transit stop. The local map outlines the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.2% of residents in Dapto - Avondale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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 data reveals substantial challenges facing Dapto - Avondale, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover slightly lagging that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~13,003 people). The leading medical issues reported in the locality are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 10.5% and 9.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 61.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The population of working age experiences notable health concerns, marked by higher rates of chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 21.4% of the local population (5,348 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health profiles among older residents reflect some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dapto - Avondale is largely Australian-born, at 82.9% of residents, with 7.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (28.9%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Dapto - Avondale displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 82.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.6% holding citizenship, and 92.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 56.3% of the local population, which is comparable to the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Dapto - Avondale are English, representing 31.0% of the population, Australian, representing 28.9%, and Scottish, representing 7.3%. There are also distinct concentrations of specific ethnic groups: Macedonian background is notably higher at 1.2% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Welsh background is at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Spanish heritage is at 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dapto - Avondale is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.3% 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 40 in Dapto - Avondale is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43, but sits just above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW population, the 25 - 34 age bracket is over-represented at 13.8% of local residents, while the 65 - 74 age bracket is under-represented at 10.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age cohort has increased its share from 12.3% to 13.8%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 11.9% to 13.0%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 age group has shrunk from 11.2% to 10.0%.
Population projections for the year 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts for Dapto - Avondale, with the 25 to 34 age cohort expected to expand by 877 people (25%) to grow from 3,446 to 4,324, while the 65 to 74 cohort is projected to decrease by 100 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dapto - Avondale
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 34 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 — 213 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,195 at the 2021 Census → 24,958 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 (107011131). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.