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The median house price in Glebe - Forest Lodge is $2.55m, with units at $988k. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Glebe - Forest Lodge has an estimated 21,949 residents, up from 20,262 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,687 people, or 8.3%. 183 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.6% of that increase. That puts 9,543 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, the population of Glebe - Forest Lodge stands at approximately 21,949 according to AreaSearch research. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 20,262 people, this represents an addition of 1,687 people (8.3%). This net expansion is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,805 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 183 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With a density of 9,543 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% of all areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch, underscoring intense local land demand.
Expanding by 8.3% since the 2021 census, Glebe - Forest Lodge outpaced the wider state benchmark (7.3%), establishing itself as a regional growth leader. The influx of new residents was overwhelmingly supported by overseas migration, which made up around 90.6% of overall demographic increases over recent times. Population projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for local SA2 geographies. Where this coverage is unavailable, AreaSearch relies on SA2 projections issued by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, age-cohort growth trajectories from these sources are integrated across all zones. Looking ahead, local expansion is expected to track in the lower quartile among national markets, gaining 396 persons up to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP population benchmarks, translating to total 16-year growth of 1.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
149 new dwellings have been approved in Glebe - Forest Lodge over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% 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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Across the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Glebe - Forest Lodge totaled 149 homes, maintaining an annual pace of roughly 29 new dwelling approvals. Between FY-22 and FY-26, approximately 3.2 people per year arrived in the locality for each dwelling completed over the past 5 financial years, generating structural undersupply that typically fuels competitive bidding and upward price momentum. Concurrently, newly approved homes show an average construction value of $676,000, underscoring building activity tailored toward the upscale property market. Commercial building also exhibits solid strength, with $543.9 million in commercial approvals recorded during the current financial year.
Per-capita residential building in Glebe - Forest Lodge sits 72.0% below regional average per person compared to Greater Sydney. Such tight supply conditions generally reinforce property values and buyer appetite across the established housing stock. This volume also trails the national benchmark, reflecting a mature urban footprint and likely planning constraints. Approvals across the precinct consist of 13.0% standalone homes alongside 87.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering entry-level opportunities that cater to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. Underpinning this established profile, the area registers around 1784 people per dwelling approval. According to demographic modelling based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Glebe - Forest Lodge is projected to welcome 252 residents by 2041. If prevailing construction rates persist, upcoming residential supply is poised to satisfy incoming demand with ease, creating favorable purchasing conditions while potentially enabling expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Glebe - Forest Lodge
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glebe - Forest Lodge, worth an estimated $4.22 billion. A further 165 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $182.9 billion. 46 are already under construction and 62 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban performance is heavily guided by capital infrastructure works, local planning policies, and strategic redevelopments. AreaSearch has mapped 43 projects poised to influence the precinct. Prominent examples include Cowper Street Social Housing Development, Sydney Metro West - The Bays Station, Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe, and Elger Street Social Housing, with key developments summarized below.
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Bank Street Park (Blackwattle Bay)
A new 1.1-hectare waterfront public park surrounding the southern pylons of the Anzac Bridge. The design includes a waterside promenade, playground, multipurpose court, outdoor fitness station, community amenities, cafe kiosk, dragon boat storage, cycle paths, and enhanced water access. Construction is underway by BESIX Watpac as part of the Blackwattle Bay renewal, uniquely targeting a 50% female workforce participation.
82 Wentworth Park Road, Glebe
Homes NSW is redeveloping an ageing 17-dwelling public housing complex at 82 Wentworth Park Road, Glebe, replacing it with 43 new energy-efficient, accessible apartments including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. The four-storey development features new lifts, landscaping and fencing, and is designed to complement the surrounding heritage streetscape. The project is 100% public housing owned and managed by the NSW Government.
Glebe Street Playground Upgrade
Part of the City of Sydney park renewal program, this project delivers an upgraded neighbourhood play space featuring a climbing tower, nature play trails, sandstone seating boulders, and enhanced plaza areas. The upgrade improves safety, accessibility, and recreational amenities for local families.
Blackwattle Bay Precinct Development
A major urban renewal project transforming over 10 hectares of industrial waterfront into a mixed-use precinct. Following the opening of the new Sydney Fish Market in January 2026, Mirvac has been contracted to redevelop the former site. The precinct features approximately 1,400 new homes, 100,000 sqm of commercial and retail space, and over 3 hectares of public open space, including the 1.1ha Bank Street Park which is currently under construction. A key feature is the new 30m wide waterfront promenade completing the 15km Harbour Walk.
Sydney Metro West - The Bays Station
The Bays Station is a crucial underground rapid transit station delivered under the Sydney Metro West project to connect Greater Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Constructed by the Gamuda Australia and DT Infrastructure / Laing O'Rourke joint venture, the station is situated adjacent to White Bay and the historic power station. Tunnelling and station box excavation are actively progressing, with passenger services scheduled to commence in 2032.
140-148 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development featuring demolition of existing commercial buildings and construction of 2 residential buildings with ground floor commercial spaces. Part of the broader Parramatta Road corridor urban renewal initiative to increase housing density in inner Sydney.
New Sydney Fish Market
The New Sydney Fish Market is a world-class waterfront destination at Blackwattle Bay, featuring a striking wave-shaped timber roof designed by 3XN with BVN and Aspect Studios. The 30,000 sqm facility serves as the largest public market hall in the Southern Hemisphere, housing over 40 retail outlets, premium restaurants, bars, and the Sydney Seafood School. Key features include a continuous public foreshore promenade, sustainable rainwater harvesting, and transparent glass facades allowing public views of the wholesale auction floors.The project is an architectural landmark integrated into a 15km foreshore walk from Rozelle Bay to Woolloomooloo.
The Joinery Annandale
The Joinery Annandale is Landcom’s mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.1-hectare former WestConnex dive site at 160-186 Parramatta Road and 79-95 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale. The precinct is planned for around 577 apartments, including a 21-storey build-to-rent tower of 220 homes for essential workers at discounted rents, plus market and affordable apartments, ground-floor retail and services, a central public plaza and new pedestrian links between Parramatta Road and Pyrmont Bridge Road. In December 2025 the site was rezoned to Mixed Use (MU1) and the State Significant Development Application for the build-to-rent tower (SSD-82714716) was approved on 23 December 2025.Construction of the essential-worker building is targeted to start in 2026, with first move-ins expected around late 2028; remaining lots are intended for sale to private developers for further apartment delivery.
12,753 residents of Glebe - Forest Lodge are employed, from a labour force of 13,682. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,735, about 90% 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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Glebe - Forest Lodge is characterized by an advanced qualifications profile, notable tech-sector employment, an unemployment rate of 6.8%, and annual employment growth of 1.6%. Records from March 2026 indicate that 12,753 residents are currently employed, whilst local joblessness sits 2.7% above the 4.1% rate seen across Greater Sydney, matching the wider metropolitan labor participation level of 68.9%. Census records also showed that 63.0% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 lockdown measures. Resident employment centers primarily around professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The professional & technical discipline exhibits remarkable depth, with local worker participation reaching 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for a modest 3.7% of the workforce compared to 8.6% across the broader region. While jobs exist within the precinct, comparing the local working headcount to total residents suggests that a substantial proportion of the community commutes outward. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics demonstrates that over the 12 months to March 2026, an employment uptick of 1.6% alongside a 0.8% labor force expansion lowered local unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same interval, jobs expanded by 1.9%, the workforce increased by 1.9%, and joblessness retreated slightly. Longer-term labor dynamics can be evaluated using national outlook data from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26, which charts expected shifts over five and ten-year horizons against local workforce allocations. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with marked variations across distinct industries. Weighting these projections to the current sector distribution of Glebe - Forest Lodge suggests employment expansion of 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (calculated as a simple illustrative weighting model excluding localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glebe - Forest Lodge is $2,080 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,230 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,786 a year against an average of $101,649. The average runs 50% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the Glebe - Forest Lodge SA2 sit among the highest in the country, recording a median income of $67,786 and an average income of $101,649. These figures compare against Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary earning levels are estimated at $74,782 (median) and $112,139 (average) as of March 2026. Individual weekly compensation reached $1,230 at the 2021 Census, ranking in the 92nd percentile nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest group comprises 26.3% of residents (5,772 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional benchmark of 30.9%. Furthermore, 35.2% take home above $3,000 weekly, highlighting affluent segments that sustain strong consumer expenditure. While local housing absorbs 21.5% of gross earnings, robust remuneration maintains disposable earnings at the 62nd percentile, placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glebe - Forest Lodge had 9,463 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 60% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $505 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,949 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.7%. 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 residential landscape of Glebe - Forest Lodge is dominated by 96.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) and only 3.6% houses, diverging sharply from the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 17.7%, trailing the metropolitan norm, with mortgaged properties comprising 18.4% and rentals accounting for 63.8%. Typical financial outlays are elevated, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,949 against the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and median weekly rent at $505 versus $470 across Sydney metro.
Compared across Australia, local monthly repayments substantially exceed the national mark of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the $375 Australian figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glebe - Forest Lodge counted 9,463 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,251 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 49.4% of local households, divided between couples without children (27.6%), couples with children (13.7%), and single parent families (7.0%). Non-family living arrangements make up 50.6% of residences, consisting of lone person households (42.1%) and group households (8.5%). With a median size of 1.9 people, household density remains below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.2% of adults in Glebe - Forest Lodge hold a university qualification, including 35.9% with a bachelor degree and 21.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 8.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,954 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,092 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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Academic credentials across Glebe - Forest Lodge track well above broader state and national standards, with 61.2% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared against 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. This high level of attainment provides a solid foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 35.9% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate awards (21.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). In addition, vocational qualifications account for 17.5% among residents aged 15+, encompassing advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (8.6%). Study engagement across the neighborhood is substantial, with 29.5% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 14.8% undertaking tertiary studies, 5.0% attending primary school, and 3.5% engaged in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glebe - Forest Lodge reaches 104 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 9,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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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Glebe - Forest Lodge is served by 104 active transport stops offering lightrail, ferry, and bus services across 39 individual routes, generating 9,584 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is strong, with typical walking distances of 128 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward commuting is standard: private car travel accounts for 44% of trips, walking comprises 20%, and 15% utilize bus transport. Private vehicle ownership sits at 0.4 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 63.0% of workers logged work-from-home status during the 2021 Census, subject to Covid-19 influences.
Transit schedules deliver 1,369 trips per day across the network, providing roughly 92 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying spatial chart outlines the 100 nearest stops from the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.8% of residents in Glebe - Forest Lodge report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Health indicators in Glebe - Forest Lodge are exceptionally strong according to AreaSearch reviews of mortality rates and condition prevalence, showing low occurrences of standard illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance participation is notably high at approximately 71% of all residents (15,671 people), outpacing both the Greater Sydney mark of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, impacting 7.6% and 10.8% of the community, respectively, while 71.8% of residents report having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions (compared with 74.6% across Greater Sydney).
Residents aged under 65 achieve above-average health ratings. Those aged 65 and over represent 14.3% of the population (3,132 people), slightly under the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older residents remain robust, with national standings aligning closely with broader population metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.8% of Glebe - Forest Lodge residents were born overseas and 27.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.2%) and Australian (16.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect a multicultural population in Glebe - Forest Lodge, where 40.8% of individuals were born overseas and 27.2% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest faith tradition, representing 30.8% of the local populace. The area also features an overrepresentation of Judaism at 0.7%, compared with 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Evaluating ancestral background through parental country of birth, the primary groups across Glebe - Forest Lodge comprise English heritage at 22.2%, Australian ancestry at 16.2%, and Other backgrounds representing 12.6%. Notable variations also appear across other origins, with French heritage registering at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.7% (versus 0.4%), and Spanish at 0.8% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glebe - Forest Lodge is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 40.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Glebe - Forest Lodge skews toward younger cohorts before family formation. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 42.0% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 23.6% versus 30.4% across the region. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 35 as at August 2026, a decrease from 36 at the 2021 Census and 2 years below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), which dropped from 22.9% to an estimated 20.1%.
Looking forward to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will drive the largest nominal increase, rising by 1,223 (39%) to 4,355, while the shares of children, youth, and young to middle-aged adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glebe - Forest Lodge
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month all 16 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 Sep 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 — 183 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,262 at the 2021 Census → 21,949 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 (117031331). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.