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The median house price in Darlinghurst is $2.90m, with units at $1.03m. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Darlinghurst has an estimated 11,458 residents, up from 10,615 at the 2021 Census — a change of 843 people, or 7.9%. Overseas migration accounts for 98.2% of that increase. That puts 13,323 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 for Darlinghurst stands at approximately 11,458 as of Aug 2026. Compared against the 2021 Census tally of 10,615 people, this indicates an expansion of 843 people (7.9%). The adjustment incorporates the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population figure of 11,458 alongside 64 validated new addresses documented following the census. With 13,323 persons per square kilometer, the locality places among the upper 10% of areas reviewed nationwide by AreaSearch, highlighting significant competition for local land. The suburb outpaced the broader state benchmark (7.3%) through its 7.9% increase since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter.
Inbound international migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, generating roughly 98.2% of recent net additions. Projections published jointly in 2024 by Geoscience Australia and the ABS using a 2022 baseline are utilized across standard SA2 zones by AreaSearch, while NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 with a 2021 baseline cover any excluded territories. Cohort-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are further applied across every locality spanning the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated long-term demographic expansion sits marginally below the countrywide median, with future gains projected at 1,313 persons by 2041 relative to prevailing annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 11.5% across the 16 years.
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23 new dwellings have been approved in Darlinghurst over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 Darlinghurst have averaged roughly 4 homes per annum, generating 23 homes across the previous 5 financial years. A reduction in local numbers across the preceding term has allowed accommodation availability to satisfy demand comfortably, fostering balanced conditions and sound alternatives for purchasers, while building costs for newly approved residences average $1,383,000, illustrating an emphasis by builders on luxury projects. Furthermore, non-residential activity remains robust, evidenced by $142.9 million in commercial approvals recorded during this financial year. Construction intensity in Darlinghurst trails regional benchmarks significantly, tracking 92.0% below the Greater Sydney per-capita baseline.
Although building volumes have gained some traction lately, such restricted output generally places upward pressure on values and bolsters interest in existing stock. Below-average nationwide activity underscores the established character of the area alongside possible statutory planning hurdles. Recent additions consist of 20.0% standalone houses and 80.0% attached dwellings or multi-unit apartments. Prioritizing high-density construction offers accessible price thresholds tailored to first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Concurrently, developers are delivering a larger proportion of detached dwellings relative to the Census baseline (1.0%), signaling enduring demand for standalone houses despite prevailing urban consolidation. Longer-term demographic modeling projects an influx of 1,313 residents into Darlinghurst by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If construction remains at current rates, the delivery of new dwellings could fall short of resident growth, which may heighten buyer rivalry and reinforce property valuations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Darlinghurst, worth an estimated $1.52 billion. A further 188 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $165.6 billion. 55 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Civic upgrades, substantial developments, and strategic urban planning exert a decisive influence over neighborhood trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 52 pipeline projects expected to influence the locality. Notable examples comprise Oxford & Foley, SCEGGS Darlinghurst Concept and Stage 1, St Vincent's Hospital Darlinghurst Campus Redevelopment, and East Sydney Collection, with significant initiatives outlined below.
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Sydney Jewish Museum Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, retaining the existing Holocaust Museum while adding a new Centre for Contemporary Jewish Life and Tolerance, expanded education facilities and new exhibition galleries. Construction is underway following development approval. The museum remains closed to the general public during redevelopment, with reopening planned for late 2026 and the full expanded museum expected to open in early 2027. Recent additional government funding will deliver a Centre for Education Against Antisemitism as part of the redevelopment.
Oxford & Foley
Oxford & Foley is a heritage-led mixed-use redevelopment of three commercial blocks at 60, 90 and 120 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, delivered by AsheMorgan and TOGA Group on a 99-year leasehold from the City of Sydney. Designed by fjcstudio, the project restores three turn-of-the-century heritage buildings and adds new rooftop levels with city and harbour views, alongside a reactivated retail and dining laneway on Foley Street. The precinct provides about 9,200 square metres of commercial office space, 2,300 square metres of bespoke retail across some 30 tenancies, and 1,600 square metres for cultural and creative uses.Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and The Orchard are anchor commercial tenants, alongside customer research firm Dovetail. Confirmed retail and hospitality operators include MAAP, Mapo gelato, Mecca Coffee, Theeca, Paulies Pizza, the Darlinghurst Bookshop and Alpha60. Construction commenced in 2022 with original builder Growthbuilt; following disputes and delays, TOGA took over construction in 2024 and the developers lodged a 91.7 million dollar claim against Growthbuilt in 2025. Staged handovers are underway, with the western Building 1 tenants taking possession from mid-2025, Building 2 in late 2025 and the eastern Building 3 stage rolling through into 2026.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
East Sydney Collection
Mixed-use residential development comprising 27 homes including apartments, lofts and terraces on the former Aston Martin dealership site. Designed by MHNDU with interiors by Lawless & Meyerson, featuring heritage retention.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
St Vincent's Hospital Darlinghurst Campus Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of St Vincent's Hospital Darlinghurst campus including new clinical facilities, patient accommodation, and infrastructure upgrades.
8,049 residents of Darlinghurst are employed, from a labour force of 8,412. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 76.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,723, about 128% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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A highly qualified labor force defines Darlinghurst, featuring notable concentration within technology industries, an unemployment level of 4.3%, and a 1.5% increase in hiring over the prior year. Records from March 2026 show 8,049 employed residents alongside an unemployment figure 0.2% above Greater Sydney's 4.1%, while economic participation is elevated at 76.7% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census returns indicated that 61.1% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors supporting local workers are professional & technical services, finance & insurance, as well as health care & social assistance.
Specialization in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, capturing an employment share 2.1 times the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, the construction sector is relatively minor, engaging only 2.9% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. With 1.3 workers for every resident at the Census, Darlinghurst serves as a major commercial center, providing more positions than it has working residents and drawing commuter traffic from adjacent neighborhoods. SALM and ABS metrics examined by AreaSearch reveal that over the 12 months to March 2026, jobs grew by 1.5% against a 1.2% expansion in the pool of available labor, yielding a 0.3 percentage points contraction in the jobless rate. In Greater Sydney, employment lifted by 1.9% while the workforce expanded by 1.9%, resulting in a minimal easing of unemployment. National labor projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Darlinghurst. These five and ten-year modeling scenarios have been weighted against the local industry baseline to project potential growth paths. Across the nation, employment is modeled to rise 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-level trajectories fluctuate considerably. Overlaying these industry paths onto the Darlinghurst economy indicates local employment could expand by 7.6% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and excludes localized population models).
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Median household income in Darlinghurst is $2,279 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,535 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $77,039 a year against an average of $117,209. 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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ATO taxation data at postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Darlinghurst SA2 recorded a median income of $77,039 alongside a mean of $117,209. These results significantly exceed broader benchmarks, comparing against a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures near $84,989 for the median and $129,305 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly remuneration positioned the suburb in the 98th percentile across Australia at $1,535 weekly.
Earnings stratification shows the largest group contains 30.2% of residents (3,460 people) receiving $4000+, differing from Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most prevalent at 30.9%. Affluence is pronounced, with 40.6% earning over $3,000 per week, underpinning demand for high-end retail and local services. Even though accommodation expenses absorb 21.2% of earnings, solid remuneration maintains disposable income at the 74th percentile, placing the district in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Darlinghurst had 5,384 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 79% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,964 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the most recent Census was composed of 0.9% standalone houses and 99.1% alternative formats like apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings, diverging markedly from Sydney metro's balance of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Owner-occupiers accounted for 17.1% of properties in Darlinghurst, tracking lower than Sydney metro, while 19.7% were subject to a mortgage and 63.2% operated as rentals. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,964, surpassing the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and median weekly rent stood at $550 against $470 for Sydney metro. Across the country, local monthly mortgage obligations outpace the $1,863 Australian baseline, while rental charges remain well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darlinghurst counted 5,384 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,812 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 7% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 52% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 39.2% of households locally, made up of 28.7% couples without children, 6.6% couples with children, and 3.2% single parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings comprise the dominant 60.8% share, consisting of single-person living arrangements at 51.7% and group households at 9.1%. With a median household size of 1.7 people, the district records smaller domestic units than the 2.7 benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
63.9% of adults in Darlinghurst hold a university qualification, including 41.7% with a bachelor degree and 18.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 8.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,085 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,211 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 attainment in Darlinghurst outstrips state and national levels by a wide margin, as 63.9% of persons aged 15+ hold tertiary credentials, compared against 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. This high concentration of qualified residents equips the neighborhood well for professional industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 41.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 18.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and vocational pathways represent 18.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, broken down into advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificate programs (8.5%). Active enrollment in formal academic courses engages 23.7% of the neighborhood population.
This cohort includes 10.1% enrolled in higher education, 3.0% attending primary school, and 1.8% completing secondary studies.
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Public transport in Darlinghurst reaches 42 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 8,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 90 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.2 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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Audits of the local network identify 42 operational transit points within Darlinghurst, encompassing bus stops. These facilities are connected by 15 separate routes that deliver 8,458 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is outstanding, with inhabitants usually situated 92 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential nature of the precinct, outward commuting prevails, with on-foot travel capturing 36% and rail transit accounting for 14%. Private motor vehicle ownership is below regional norms at 0.2 vehicles per household. Additionally, 61.1% of workers were based at home during the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting contemporary pandemic conditions.
Across the entire network, services operate at a frequency of 1,208 daily journeys, providing approximately 201 departures each week per boarding location.
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74.1% of residents in Darlinghurst report no long-term health condition. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Mortality data and chronic illness incidence assessed by AreaSearch highlight favorable overall health conditions across Darlinghurst, with both younger cohorts and senior demographics showing limited prevalence of standard medical conditions. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, encompassing approximately 78% of all residents (8,994 people). This sits well above the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney and the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and psychological conditions represent the primary reported health issues in the area, affecting 7.1% and 9.6% of residents, respectively, while 74.1% reported no long-term medical disorders, broadly in line with the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts maintain sound wellness profiles with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 12.4% of the population (1,418 people), below the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older locals are exceptionally robust, achieving national standings that exceed the broader resident average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.4% of Darlinghurst residents were born overseas and 22.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.2%) and Australian (14.6%). 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 in Darlinghurst, where 43.4% of inhabitants were born overseas and 22.4% utilize a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, encompassing 30.3% of the community. In addition, Judaism exhibits a distinct local concentration, representing 2.2% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading ancestral origins in Darlinghurst are English at 25.2% (exceeding the regional level of 19.0%), Australian at 14.6%, and Other at 13.9%. Notable variations also emerge among other backgrounds, with French lineage capturing 1.5% locally (vs 0.5% regionally), Spanish representing 1.0% (vs 0.6%), and Hungarian accounting for 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Darlinghurst is 35. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.6% 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 demographic profile of Darlinghurst is predominantly youthful and prior to family formation. Residents in the 25 - 44 bracket make up 55.3% of the population as at August 2026, in contrast to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas the 0 - 24 youth band accounts for 11.6% against a regional benchmark of 30.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 35, down from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney Census median of 37. The most pronounced proportional shift since the Census has occurred among young to middle aged adults, expanding from 50.8% to 55.3%.
Long-term projections indicate that older cohorts (65+) will record the highest numeric growth to 2041, increasing by 724 (51%) to reach 2,143.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darlinghurst
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,615 at the 2021 Census → 11,458 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 (117031329). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.