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The median house price in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham is $2.48m, with units at $940k. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Dulwich Hill - Lewisham has an estimated 18,826 residents, up from 17,948 at the 2021 Census — a change of 878 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 191 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 6,973 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Dulwich Hill - Lewisham stands at approximately 18,826 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 878 people (4.9%) relative to the 17,948 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 18,826 from June 2025 alongside 191 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio reaches 6,972 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top 10% of all national areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting local land as a highly prized resource.
Over the last ten years, Dulwich Hill - Lewisham has shown stable growth trends, registering a 0.8% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the figures of the broader SA4 region. This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which made up about 77.3% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For any SA2 locations lacking this dataset, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year, are substituted. Growth rates across different age cohorts derived from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, expansion is expected to align with the lower quartile of national locations, with the area projected to add 218 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 1.2% over the 16 years.
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184 new dwellings have been approved in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 166, running ahead of 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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Dulwich Hill - Lewisham has recorded roughly 36 residential building approvals on an annual basis, with 184 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 153 during FY-26 so far. An average gain of 2.4 new occupants per year was recorded for every finished dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating robust demand that underpins property values, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $291,000, matching regional patterns. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $5.7 million during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood.
Relative to Greater Sydney, Dulwich Hill - Lewisham exhibits a lower volume of development approvals (59.0% below the regional average on a per capita basis). This limited supply of new construction generally supports demand and values for existing properties. Construction volumes are similarly below national averages, reflecting a mature market environment and potential local development constraints. Recent residential building permits comprise 12.0% detached homes and 88.0% medium and high-density options. This concentration of high-density living options provides more accessible entry points for buyers and draws interest from downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from the current housing mix (which stands at 29.0% houses), pointing to a shrinking pool of developable land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a demand for more varied, affordable housing styles. With approximately 1980 individuals for every residential approval, Dulwich Hill - Lewisham highlights a highly established market. Demographic projections indicate that Dulwich Hill - Lewisham will add 218 inhabitants by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Under current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds these baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, worth an estimated $446 million. A further 107 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60 billion. 26 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans have a significant impact on local property performance. A total of 35 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Significant initiatives include the Cooks to Cove GreenWay, the JF Laxton Reserve Upgrade, the Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion, and the Dulwich Hill Village Master Plan, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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845-847 New Canterbury Road Development
Contemporary residential development with apartments and ground floor retail. Features modern architecture and sustainable design principles with excellent transport connectivity.
Dulwich Hill Village Public Domain Master Plan
A ten-year Public Domain Master Plan to guide improvements to Dulwich Hill Village's main streets, laneways, and public spaces. The plan aims to create an inclusive, pedestrian-oriented retail precinct with improved walkability and wayfinding, embedded sustainable features and active transport links, enhanced street amenity including lighting, seating and greenery, and greater opportunities for the local day and night-time economy. Community engagement stages were completed in 2023; the draft master plan is currently being prepared ahead of public exhibition and council adoption.
JF Laxton Reserve Upgrade
Council upgrade to JF Laxton Reserve including new playground and lighting improvements, rain gardens and nature play, furniture and signage upgrades, and energy efficient lighting.
Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
Hercules Street and New Canterbury Road Rezoning
Rezoning of 466-480 New Canterbury Road and 26-38 Hercules Street from IN2 Light Industrial to a mix of B5 Business Development, R4 High Density Residential, RE1 Public Recreation and RE2 Private Recreation, with building heights up to 32m and floor space ratios up to 3.3:1. The LEP amendment was made by NSW Department of Planning in April 2021 and enables around 156 dwellings alongside business and recreation uses.
Amici Apartments
Luxury 57-unit residential development featuring 1-4 bedroom apartments with artisanal design and quality finishes. Developed by The Yard 120C with Rick Timperi, the project includes a rooftop garden, pocket park, and direct access to the GreenWay corridor.
Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury
Major NSW Health hospital redevelopment program in Sydney Local Health District, led by Health Infrastructure. The program includes the $940 million Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment at Camperdown, where major construction is underway for a new hospital building, expanded emergency department and ICU, operating theatres, imaging, inpatient, maternity, neonatal and paediatric services, with completion expected in 2028/29. It also includes the $350 million Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment at Campsie, now in detailed design and early works planning, with expanded ICU, emergency, adult inpatient, antenatal, surgical, outpatient, diagnostics and support services planned.
Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building
The final stage of development at Cardinal Freeman retirement village, featuring the new Wattle Residences with 41 contemporary independent living apartments. This represents the last opportunity to secure brand-new apartments in this highly sought-after Inner West retirement community. Construction is underway with move-in expected in Spring 2026.
11,831 residents of Dulwich Hill - Lewisham are employed, from a labour force of 12,439. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 75.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,251, about 76% 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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Dulwich Hill - Lewisham is characterized by a highly qualified resident workforce, with a particularly strong representation in the technology industry and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. As of March 2026, there are 11,831 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate sits 0.8% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the workforce participation rate is exceptionally high (75.4% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a substantial 60.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in the professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The local workforce shows a strong specialization in professional & technical fields, with an employment share that is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction jobs are underrepresented, making up 5.5% of the local workforce compared to the regional average of 8.6%. This highly residential locality offers few local job opportunities, as demonstrated by the imbalance between the Census working population and the resident labor force. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the labor force contracted by 1.6% alongside a 1.5% decrease in total employment over the 12 months ending March 2026, leaving the overall unemployment rate mostly unchanged. During the same period, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in its labor force, with a minor decrease. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment needs in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment profile of Dulwich Hill - Lewisham indicates that local employment is poised to grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham is $2,162 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,197 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,831 a year against an average of $92,254. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Dulwich Hill - Lewisham SA2 recorded a median income of $72,831 and an average income of $92,254. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $80,347 for the median and $101,775 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham all ranked between the 75th and 90th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data shows that the largest cohort consists of 32.3% earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,080 residents), which is very similar to the Greater Sydney average of 30.9% in this bracket. The high concentration of top earners (34.2% earning over $3,000/week) indicates substantial financial capacity in the community. Although high housing costs account for 18.5% of income, strong local earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 72nd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dulwich Hill - Lewisham had 7,642 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 29% detached houses and 57% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham consisted of 28.7% houses and 71.4% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative options), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham lagged behind metropolitan Sydney at 24.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.9%) or rented (47.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area stood at $2,600, which is higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $480, compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dulwich Hill - Lewisham counted 7,642 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 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 local households at 59.2%, consisting of couples with children at 23.2%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent families at 9.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.8%, with single-person households representing 33.6% and group households making up 7.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.0% of adults in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham hold a university qualification, including 33.0% with a bachelor degree and 14.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 11.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,858 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,066 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 level of formal education in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham is significantly higher than broader averages, with 52.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to national and state figures of 30.4% and 32.2%, respectively. This high level of academic achievement positions local residents well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational qualifications are held by 22.0% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (11.5%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 28.5% of the population actively participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 8.3% studying at a tertiary level, 7.5% in primary education, and 6.3% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham reaches 85 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 12,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local public transport shows 85 active transport stops in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, offering a combination of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are serviced by 47 different routes, which combine to support 12,759 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 131 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 63%, followed by trains at 17% and buses at 7%.
Vehicle ownership stands at 0.6 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A substantial 60.4% of residents work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Service frequency averages 1,822 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 150 weekly trips per active stop.
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69.8% of residents in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Dulwich Hill - Lewisham exhibits favorable health profiles, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health issues observed across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at roughly 67% of the population (12,575 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic conditions identified among local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.9 and 8.5% of the population, respectively, while 69.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Health indicators for the working-age cohort are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.2% of the local population (2,494 people), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for seniors are above average, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.5% of Dulwich Hill - Lewisham residents were born overseas and 27.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.6%) and Australian (17.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Dulwich Hill - Lewisham displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 33.5% of the population born outside of Australia and 27.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 38.9% of residents. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham are English (20.6%), Australian (17.8%), and Other (12.9%). There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Hungarian ancestry is overrepresented at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Greek ancestry stands at 4.4% (compared to 1.9%), and Lebanese ancestry is at 2.0% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dulwich Hill - Lewisham is 37. 32.4% 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 in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham is 37, matching the Greater Sydney median of 37 and sitting close to the national figure of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 21.3% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 7.7%. This concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 17.4% to 18.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 10.0% to 11.1%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 9.2% to 7.7%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.9% to 12.9%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models project major changes in the local age structure. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 93% (333 people), rising from 359 to 693. This shift toward an older population is clear, with individuals aged 65+ making up 82% of the projected population growth. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dulwich Hill - Lewisham
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 | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 191 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,948 at the 2021 Census → 18,826 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 (120031394). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.