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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Figtree - Keiraville is $1.24m, with units at $848k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Figtree - Keiraville has an estimated 23,781 residents, up from 22,773 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,008 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,264 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Figtree - Keiraville's population is around 23,781 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,008 people (4.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,773 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,776 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,264 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Over the past decade, Figtree - Keiraville has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 93.6% of overall population gains during recent periods. According to the 2024 projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as the base year, or the 2022 NSW State Government projections using 2021 as the base year for areas lacking that data, demographic forecasts have been established. These figures incorporate age-specific growth trajectories for the period from 2032 to 2041. Based on recent annual ERP statistics, the area is anticipated to see considerable demographic expansion, placing it in the top quarter of regional areas nationwide. Specifically, the population is projected to grow by 6,636 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 27.9% over the 16 years.
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289 new dwellings have been approved in Figtree - Keiraville over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 51% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 67, broadly in line with 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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Local planning approvals show approximately 57 residential projects authorized annually, with 289 dwellings approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 62 approvals registered so far in FY-26. An average of 3.1 new residents per year has relocated to the area for every home completed during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that construction is lagging behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives up prices. The average expected construction cost for these new dwellings is $412,000, which is moderately above regional averages and points to a focus on higher quality builds.
Additionally, commercial development has seen $18.6 million in approvals this financial year, pointing to steady commercial activity. Compared with the Rest of NSW, new residential construction in Figtree - Keiraville is low, sitting at 57.0% below the regional average per capita, a constraint that typically supports demand and values for existing properties. This rate also falls below the national benchmark, reflecting the established status of the suburb and potential planning limits. Current building approvals consist of 51.0% detached houses and 49.0% medium and high-density formats, introducing more townhouses and apartments to provide varied choices from family residences to affordable compact options. This represents a distinct shift from the existing housing stock, where houses make up 79.0% of dwellings, indicating a scarcity of vacant development sites and response to changing lifestyle and affordability needs. The market is highly developed, averaging about 510 people per dwelling approval. Projections indicate that the population of Figtree - Keiraville will expand by 6,631 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of residential construction continues, the supply of new housing may fail to match this population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support stronger growth in property values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Figtree - Keiraville, worth an estimated $1.23 billion. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60.8 billion. 26 are already under construction and 55 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works are significant drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 33 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include Adria Village Figtree, the Avenue Debris Control Structure, the Figtree Oval Recreation Master Plan, and the Range at Redgum Ridge, with the most relevant local projects detailed in the following list.
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Adria Village Figtree
Approved seniors living precinct for the Croatian community in Figtree, adjoining Mary Queen of Croats Church and community hall. The development comprises a residential aged care facility, independent living units, basement and at-grade parking, community uses, landscaping and a village square. The NSW Land and Environment Court upheld the appeal and granted development consent for amended DA-2022/136 on 2 May 2025 after design changes including reduced height, reduced floor space and unit numbers, and stormwater culvert works.
Irvine Street Gwynneville Precinct Planning Proposal
A major urban renewal project led by Homes NSW to rezone approximately 134 lots in the Gwynneville precinct. The proposal aims to replace aging 1950s social housing with up to 1,250 modern dwellings, featuring building heights of 3 to 6 storeys. A key feature is the commitment to 50% social and affordable housing (625 dwellings), with the remainder as private market housing including options for students and seniors. The plan includes rezoning from R2 Low Density to R4 High Density and increasing public open space.
The Range at Redgum Ridge
The Range is the final land release within Redgum Ridge in Figtree, offering large rural residential blocks in a bushland setting close to Wollongong. The estate is now selling, with lots advertised from about 1,097 sqm to 2,935 sqm and prices indicated between about AUD 1.25 million and AUD 1.85 million. Current sales material shows remaining blocks including Block 110, Block 202 and Blocks 601 to 604.
Mount Ousley Interchange Project
Construction of a major grade-separated interchange on the M1 Princes Motorway at the base of Mount Ousley. The project replaces the existing traffic lights with a new bridge, heavy vehicle bypass lanes, safety ramps, commuter car parking, and a shared pedestrian/cyclist bridge to improve regional freight efficiency and commuter safety.
Figtree Oval Recreation Master Plan
Wollongong City Council has developed a Recreation Master Plan for Figtree Oval to establish the site as a community recreational hub. The plan encompasses upgrades to two playing fields (cricket and AFL), multipurpose courts for netball, basketball and soccer, replacement of the children's playground with all-abilities equipment, passive recreation areas, new pedestrian connections to Westfield and along Allan's Creek, additional car parking, and improved dog off-leash areas. Implementation is staged over a 10-year period subject to budget allocation.New amenities construction at Figtree Oval is confirmed within Council's Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029, with flood mitigation elements for Allan's Creek and Byarong Creek catchments subject to a separate flood study prior to finalisation.
The Avenue Debris Control Structure
Construction of a reinforced concrete debris control structure with steel bollards and an access ramp in Byarong Creek, immediately upstream of The Avenue. This infrastructure is a key recommendation of the Allans Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, designed to intercept natural and urban debris before it enters culverts. By preventing blockages during severe weather events, the project significantly reduces flood risks for adjacent properties and infrastructure near Figtree Bowling Club.
University of Wollongong 2016-2036 Wollongong Campus Master Plan
Long-term campus master plan guiding physical development of UOW's Wollongong campus through 2036. The plan provides for upgraded Northfields Avenue frontage, improved pedestrian and cycle gateways, new and refurbished academic buildings, additional student accommodation, better public transport access, green space protection, sustainability measures and capacity for about 3000 extra students and about 80000 square metres of additional floor space.
14 Cosgrove Avenue Multi-Dwelling Housing Development
The proposed multi-dwelling housing development at 14 Cosgrove Avenue involved the construction of five buildings comprising 42 dwellings (31 x 3-bedroom and 11 x 4-bedroom) and 96 parking spaces. The project was originally refused by the Southern Regional Planning Panel in November 2022 due to its inappropriate scale, potential impacts on endangered Illawarra Subtropical Rainforest, and non-compliance with bushfire safety standards. The developer, Surewin Parkview Pty Ltd, appealed this decision, but the NSW Land and Environment Court dismissed the appeal and refused consent on September 19, 2024.As of 2026, the site has been marketed with a smaller, approved 3-lot subdivision plan.
12,751 residents of Figtree - Keiraville are employed, from a labour force of 13,345. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 66.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,531, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits high levels of education, with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 12,751, with the local unemployment rate running 0.3% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 66.9%, compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. According to Census records, 33.6% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. Most working residents are employed in health care & social assistance, education & training, or accommodation & food services.
The suburb has a notable concentration in education & training, where the share of employment is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing only 0.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Comparing the size of the local working population with the resident workforce suggests this is a predominantly residential area with limited local job opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce grew by 2.7% and total employment rose by 2.5%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9% and the labour force contracted by 0.4%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 suggest future workforce trends. These five and ten-year national projections, when weighted against the local industry mix, suggest employment for residents could grow by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, assuming local patterns mirror national industry trends without adjusting for local population shifts.
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Median household income in Figtree - Keiraville is $1,938 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $746 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,941 a year against an average of $72,995. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in the area is $56,941 and the average is $72,995. These figures exceed the averages for Regional NSW, which has a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $62,817 for the median and $80,528 for the average. Census data places the median weekly household income at the 61st percentile ($1,938 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 37th percentile.
Income distribution details show that 29.8% of the population, or 7,086 individuals, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns with the surrounding region where 29.9% of taxpayers fall into the same bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 85.2% of their income for other expenses, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Figtree - Keiraville had 7,713 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 8% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,250 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data indicates that the local housing stock is composed of 78.9% detached houses and 21.1% multi-unit dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Homeownership stands at 39.5%, matching the Regional NSW rate, while mortgaged properties account for 35.5% and rented homes make up 24.9% of dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,250 is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $410 exceeds the regional average of $330. Nationally, these housing costs are also elevated, with mortgage payments higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Figtree - Keiraville counted 7,713 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 72.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 36.7%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single parent households at 10.0%. The remaining 28.0% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 22.5% and group households at 5.4%. The average household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.4% of adults in Figtree - Keiraville hold a university qualification, including 21.2% with a bachelor degree and 10.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 21.6% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,292 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,068 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications is high, with 34.4% of people aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 25.2% in the wider SA4 region. This education profile supports participation in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 21.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including 10.4% with advanced diplomas and 21.6% with certificates. Enrolment in education is high, with 36.2% of the population participating in formal study.
This student population includes 12.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions, 9.3% in primary schools, and 8.3% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Figtree - Keiraville reaches 184 stops on 73 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 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 1.6 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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The local transit network consists of 184 active bus stops. These stops are served by 73 separate routes, which run a combined total of 4,646 passenger services each week. Access to transport is high, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop being 154 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute to other areas, and private vehicles are the main mode of travel, accounting for 91% of trips. Households own an average of 1.6 cars. Additionally, 33.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 663 trips per day across all routes, which averages out to approximately 25 weekly departures from each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the location of the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.7% of residents in Figtree - Keiraville report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illness, the area shows positive health outcomes, with low rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 55% of the population, representing about 13,174 people, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Mental health concerns and arthritis are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 8.1% and 7.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 63.3% recorded across Regional NSW.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.7% of the population, totaling 3,743 people, which is lower than the Regional NSW share of 23.4%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national rankings that align with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Figtree - Keiraville is largely Australian-born, at 75.8% of residents, with 20.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.8%) and English (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 24.2% of residents born outside Australia and 20.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 54.2% of the community. There is a notable concentration of residents identifying as Muslim at 3.5%, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the largest ancestry groups are Australian at 23.8% of the population (compared to the regional average of 30.0%) and English at 23.8% (compared to the regional average of 30.5%), with Other ancestries representing 9.3%.
There are also specific European ancestries represented at higher rates than the regional average, with Macedonian at 2.7% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 1.5% (compared to 0.2%), and Welsh at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Figtree - Keiraville is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.6% 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 median age of residents is 35 years, which is younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the Australian average of 38. There is a high concentration of residents aged 15 to 24, who make up 20.0% of the population compared to the regional average and the national average of 12.7%. The share of 65 to 74 year-olds is lower at 7.9% compared to the regional average. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 11.5% to 14.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 18.4% to 20.0%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 12.7% to 11.1%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 10.1% to 9.1%. Population projections to 2041 suggest further shifts, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 56%, adding 1,949 residents to reach 5,419, while the 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow by a smaller 8%, adding 170 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Figtree - Keiraville
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 20 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,773 at the 2021 Census → 23,781 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 (107041146). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.