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The median house price in East Maitland - Metford is $860k, with units at $588k. House values have moved 5.8% a year compounded over five years.
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East Maitland - Metford has an estimated 18,377 residents, up from 17,981 at the 2021 Census — a change of 396 people, or 2.2%. 182 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 848 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of East Maitland - Metford at approximately 18,377. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 17,981 people, this indicates an expansion of 396 people (2.2%). This figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 18,334 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 182 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With 847 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density tracks closely with broader regional norms evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the area's 2.2% post-census growth rate trails Rest of NSW (5.1%) by only 2.9 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum.
The primary catalyst for this expansion was natural increase, which generated approximately 50.1% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets using 2022 as the base year, with the NSW State Government's SA2 figures (released 2022, base year 2021) applied where coverage is absent. Age-specific expansion rates from these series are extended across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trajectories point to expansion exceeding the national non-metropolitan median, with East Maitland - Metford anticipated to add 2,263 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 12.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
190 new dwellings have been approved in East Maitland - Metford over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in East Maitland - Metford have averaged approximately 38 new dwellings annually, accumulating to 190 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. With an average addition of just 0.9 new residents per year per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding buyer choice and accommodating potential growth beyond standard forecasts. Residential construction costs have averaged $390,000, aligning with regional building standards, while non-residential activity is highlighted by $12.6 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of commercial development.
Per capita building activity in East Maitland - Metford is noticeably subdued when compared against Rest of NSW, trailing the regional benchmark by 83.0%. Such restrained building volumes typically support existing property values by constraining competing supply. Approval levels also fall beneath nationwide figures, reflecting an established urban footprint alongside possible planning constraints. Of recently approved residential projects, standalone dwellings accounted for 59.0% while attached designs represented 41.0%, indicating an emerging shift toward medium-density formats that diversify price points from detached family residences to compact options. This contrast with the broader existing dwelling profile (81.0% houses) signals tightening greenfield land availability while addressing changing buyer needs and affordability. The quiet building pipeline is further underscored by a metric of 472 people per dwelling approval across the area. Looking toward 2041, latest AreaSearch quarterly estimates project East Maitland - Metford will gain 2,220 residents. If construction remains at current levels, residential supply could struggle to satisfy incoming demographic demand, potentially heightening market competition and underpinning property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around East Maitland - Metford
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside East Maitland - Metford, worth an estimated $1.75 billion. A further 106 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.1 billion. 39 are already under construction and 52 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 economic and social outcomes are strongly driven by capital works, major development schemes, and strategic planning decisions. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects with potential local influence, featuring prominent works such as the Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project, Stony Pinch Urban Development, Bloomfield Colliery Continuation Project, and Ashtonfield Public School Upgrade, with priority developments outlined in the subsequent overview.
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Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project
A purpose-built 64-bed mental health facility on the Maitland Hospital campus. It features a transitional model of care with three inpatient units: low-secure and medium-secure forensic units, and a rehabilitation and recovery unit. Designed by Bates Smart, the facility includes single bedrooms with ensuites, shared therapy spaces, and nature-integrated outdoor areas.
Stony Pinch Urban Development
A long-term conceptual urban transformation initiative covering the post-mining repurposing of the Bloomfield Colliery and adjoining landholdings southeast of Maitland in the Lower Hunter. The Stony Pinch Group is a consortium formed under a legal agreement between major landowners in the area - The Bloomfield Group, Ashtonfields and Yancoal (which acquired the adjoining Donaldson site) - to coordinate future land use and development outcomes across their combined holdings. Earlier conceptual structure planning referenced in Bloomfield's Modification 4 environmental assessment envisaged a substantial mixed-use precinct extending from John Renshaw Drive towards East Maitland, including residential, town centre, employment lands, and recreation, with significant bushland retention.The site sits within the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 'Four Mile Creek Precinct', which is identified for employment uses leveraging access to the M1 Pacific Motorway and rail, the repurposing of existing infrastructure to support transition to new uses, and the conservation of high environmental value lands. Bloomfield Colliery currently operates under Project Approval 07_0087 with mining permitted until 31 December 2030. A Modification 5 (Bloomfield Colliery Continuation Project) is under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and the Commonwealth under the EPBC Act, seeking to extend mining to 31 December 2035, reduce the production rate to 0.9 Mtpa, and amend the approved final landform. The Environmental Impact Statement was on public exhibition from 22 April to 20 May 2025, and a Response to Submissions report was lodged in September 2025. The currently approved final land use is grazing pasture; any future urban development would require separate planning approvals through Maitland and Cessnock Councils and the NSW Government.
New Maitland Hospital
A $470 million state-of-the-art 339-bed hospital featuring emergency care, maternity services, paediatric care, surgical services, chemotherapy chairs, and a rooftop helipad. The seven-storey, 50,000 square metre facility provides 150 additional beds and treatment spaces compared to the previous hospital, serving the growing health needs of the Maitland and Hunter Valley communities. Built on a decommissioned brick quarry site with contemporary design, the hospital includes critical care, mental health services, cardiac catheterisation, palliative care, outpatient clinics and dental services.
Bloomfield Colliery Continuation Project
Modification 5 to extend open-cut coal mining operations at Bloomfield Colliery, an existing mine 20km northwest of Newcastle in the Hunter Valley, until 31 December 2035. The project will extend mining into the Creek Cut and Workshop Cut areas within Mine Lease 1738, extracting an additional 5.8 million tonnes of run-of-mine thermal coal at a reduced rate of 0.9 million tonnes per annum, with no increase in equipment or infrastructure. Mining at the site has continued since 1937 and the mine currently employs approximately 93 full-time equivalent personnel.The Environmental Impact Statement was exhibited from 22 April to 20 May 2025 and the project requires both NSW state approval and Commonwealth approval under the EPBC Act, as it is a controlled action. The project is currently listed as requiring more information during the assessment stage.
Stockland Green Hills Expansion
A $414 million expansion that doubled the size of the shopping centre to 74,000 square metres, adding a second level with over 220 specialty stores including David Jones, H&M, Target, JB Hi-Fi, and The Courtyard outdoor dining precinct with LED light trees. The development features 3,125 car parking spaces and represents the largest retail redevelopment completed in Australia in 2018.
Ashtonfield Public School Upgrade
Completed upgrade to Ashtonfield Public School providing 12 new permanent classrooms in a two-storey building, student amenities including toilets, a lift, and refurbishments to the library, administration areas, canteen with covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and hall. The project replaced temporary demountable buildings and increased staff parking by 14 spaces. The upgrade includes landscaping and walkways to enhance the educational facilities for the student community.
Wallis Meadows Estate
A 37-lot residential land subdivision in East Maitland offering large elevated homesites from 800 to 1,397sqm with views over the Wallis Creek floodplains and Broken Back Ranges. The estate is now largely sold out, with only three lots remaining available (Lots 6, 31 and 32). Multiple builders including Stroud Homes and Montgomery Homes offer house and land packages on the estate, and civil infrastructure including roads, utilities and green space has been completed.
Chisholm Plaza
Chisholm Plaza is a $180 million neighbourhood shopping centre currently under construction in the Waterford Estate. The 15,000 sqm development is triple-anchored by Woolworths, Aldi, and Dan Murphys, and will include over 50 specialty stores. The precinct features a 112-place childcare centre, swim school, gym, medical centre, and a dining precinct with a tavern. The project targets a 4-star Green Star rating and will provide 638 car spaces. Construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in March 2025, with completion expected in the last quarter of 2026.
8,988 residents of East Maitland - Metford are employed, from a labour force of 9,330. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 62.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 labour market in East Maitland - Metford features a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate standing at just 3.7%, and estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year. Employed residents reached 8,988 as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 0.4% lower than the 4.1% rate seen across Regional NSW. Labour participation closely aligns with the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. In addition, Census records indicated that 21.0% of workers operated from home, though these figures were influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Mining represents a key area of local specialization, employing workers at 2.0 times the broader regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing maintains a minimal presence, capturing 1.0% of local jobs compared to 5.3% regionally. While the area provides local employment opportunities, comparisons between the Census working population and overall resident numbers indicate significant outward commuting. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.7% alongside a 1.5% rise in the labour force, which decreased unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour supply shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Further context regarding prospective workforce demand in East Maitland - Metford is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. When these five- and ten-year nationwide forecasts—which indicate 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years across disparate industries—are weighted against the local industrial base, projected local employment gains stand at 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Maitland - Metford is $1,590 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $763 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,098 a year against an average of $67,622. 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 statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the East Maitland - Metford SA2 at $57,098, with the average income reaching $67,622. These figures track close to national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate a median income of $62,991 and an average of $74,601. Census 2021 results place personal, family, and household incomes in moderate percentiles, between the 40th and 41st percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, 33.1% of residents (6,082 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 band, comparable to the 29.9% share observed regionally. Severe housing cost pressures leave residents with 83.5% of income remaining after housing costs (ranking at the 40th percentile), with the broader SEIFA income measure placing the suburb in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Maitland - Metford had 6,833 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 5% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. 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 stock in East Maitland - Metford was divided into 81.1% separate houses and 18.9% alternative formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership trailed the regional benchmark at 30.0%, while 35.2% of homes carried a mortgage and 34.8% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment matched the Regional NSW benchmark at $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $350 (versus $1,733 for mortgage repayments and $330 for weekly rent regionally).
On a nationwide basis, local monthly mortgage obligations are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents remain below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Maitland - Metford counted 6,833 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 70.4%, consisting of couples with children (30.0%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parent families (13.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.6%, composed of lone person households (26.8%) and group households (2.8%). The median household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in East Maitland - Metford hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,857 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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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Attainment levels for higher education present local challenges, as the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (18.0%) sits below the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, highlighting key scope for future educational programs. Within tertiary achievements, bachelor degrees account for 12.8%, postgraduate credentials represent 3.4%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 41.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (30.2%). Engagement in formal study is strong across the community, with 29.7% of residents actively enrolled in education. This proportion comprises 10.4% in primary education, 8.3% attending secondary schools, and 4.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in East Maitland - Metford reaches 210 stops on 150 routes, timetabled for about 6,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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 across East Maitland - Metford comprise 210 active transport stops spanning rail and bus modes. These stops are served by 150 individual routes that deliver a combined 5,964 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit infrastructure is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 149 meters from their closest stop. Given the area's predominantly suburban residential profile, outbound commuting is common, and private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 94%. Household vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling. In addition, 21.0% of employed residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit service across the network delivers an average volume of 852 trips per day, translating to roughly 28 weekly trips per transport stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops from the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.4% of residents in East Maitland - Metford report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across East Maitland - Metford regarding chronic illness and mortality rates, with conditions occurring across all age groups but showing elevated prevalence among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage slightly exceeds the typical SA2 level, encompassing approximately 53% of the total population (~9,666 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent health diagnoses in the locality, affecting 12.2 and 9.7% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 61.4% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness, while residents aged 65 and over total 3,458 people (18.8% of the area), below the 23.3% observed in Regional NSW.
Health measures among older demographics present distinct challenges, though they fare better nationally than the broader community profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Maitland - Metford is largely Australian-born, at 89.0% of residents, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (30.9%). 4.8% 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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Cultural diversity measures in East Maitland - Metford track below broader benchmarks, with 89.0% of residents born in Australia, 91.7% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.9% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 56.8% of residents, in comparison to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries recorded in East Maitland - Metford are English (31.5%), Australian (30.9%), and Irish (8.2%). Certain other cultural backgrounds also show distinct representation, with Australian Aboriginal background recorded at 4.8% (against 4.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (against 0.5%), and Samoan at 0.2% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Maitland - Metford is 39. 25.9% 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 East Maitland - Metford is younger than that of Regional NSW overall. Based on updated figures to August 2026, 26.9% of the population consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while older cohorts aged 65+ make up 18.8% locally versus 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 39, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of children and young adults (0 - 24) has shifted from 32.0% down to an estimated 30.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to account for the largest volume of growth by adding 1,163 residents (24%) to total 6,097. Proportionally, retiree and elderly cohorts will record the quickest expansion, rising 26% to reach 4,352 residents, whereas the count of children and young adults is expected to contract over the projection window.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Maitland - Metford
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 182 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,981 at the 2021 Census → 18,377 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 (106021614). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.