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The median house price in Googong is $1.08m, with units at $695k. House values have moved 8.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Googong has an estimated 9,752 residents, up from 6,224 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,528 people, or 56.7%. Growth has averaged 11.3% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,362 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.6% of that increase. That puts 1,409 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Googong stands at approximately 9,752 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 3,528 people (56.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,224 people. Such growth has been calculated by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,323 recorded as of June 2025 with 1,362 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density reaches 1,409 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationwide locations monitored by AreaSearch. With an expansion of 56.7% following the 2021 census, Googong comfortably outpaced both the SA4 region (4.7%) and the Rest of NSW, establishing itself as a regional growth hotspot.
Interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 73.6% of recent net population additions, while overseas migration alongside natural growth also delivered positive gains. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack coverage within this release, AreaSearch applies the NSW State Government's SA2 projections issued in 2022 (utilizing 2021 as the base year). Cohort-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are likewise extended across all geographies between 2032 and 2041. Driven by these anticipated demographic patterns, remarkable expansion is forecast, positioning the area within the upper 10 percent of non-metropolitan regions across the country. Based on current annual ERP metrics, Googong is projected to add 9,848 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 96.6% across the 16 years.
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1,232 new dwellings have been approved in Googong over the past five years, an average of 246 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 25 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 246 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% 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 approvals in Googong have averaged roughly 246 new dwellings annually, accumulating to 1,232 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging 3.1 new residents per year per completed home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), structural demand continues to outpace new supply, escalating buyer competition and exerting upward pricing pressure, while newly built residences show an expected average construction cost of $455,000. Relative to Rest of NSW, building activity on a per-capita basis is 316.0% higher in Googong, offering significant choice for purchasers despite a moderation in construction momentum over recent years.
This level substantially exceeds the national benchmark, reflecting strong developer commitment. The pipeline of new supply is divided into 67.0% detached dwellings alongside 33.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering an increasing selection of medium-density stock that spans various price tiers from traditional family residences to compact options. This marks a clear evolution from current dwelling stock (where houses constitute 94.0%), reflecting diminishing greenfield land parcels alongside shifting lifestyle preferences for diverse, cost-effective options. Recording roughly 50 people per dwelling approval, Googong exhibits the classic hallmarks of an active master-planned development precinct. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, demographic forecasts indicate that Googong will absorb 9,419 residents by 2041. Ongoing residential development aligns smoothly with anticipated requirements, encouraging balanced market dynamics in the absence of severe price shocks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Googong, worth an estimated $2.03 billion. A further 39 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.43 billion. 19 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. 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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Strategic infrastructure investment, planning frameworks, and major capital works serve as key catalysts for local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 10 projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent developments include Googong Hotel, Googong Township, Winona Googong, and Googong Convenience Centre, with the primary initiatives summarized in the subsequent section.
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Googong Hotel
A $25 million landmark hotel development in the heart of Googong Central. The two-storey venue overlooks Bunyip Park and is designed to accommodate over 700 patrons. Key features include a bistro, restaurant, bar, beer garden, sports bar, gaming room, kids play area, and function spaces, serving as a social anchor for the growing township.
Googong High School
A new co-educational public high school in Googong catering for up to 640 students. Opening for Year 7 and 8 students in Term 1 2027, the campus will feature modern classrooms, science labs, workshops, performing arts spaces, and a multi-purpose sports hall.
Googong Township
Googong is a $1.8 billion masterplanned township being delivered by Mirvac and Peet on the NSW/ACT border, around 16km south-east of Canberra's CBD. The town is being built across five neighbourhoods on an 800-hectare site and is planned to grow to roughly 6,500 homes housing about 18,000 residents at completion. As of early 2026 the population is around 10,500, with development approval in place for the next three neighbourhoods (Googong West, South and East) covering 235 hectares and around 2,100 additional homes.Hamson Rise in Googong West is actively releasing lots. The Googong Central town centre is taking shape with a 7-Eleven, McDonald's, KFC, an early learning centre and The Reject Shop opening progressively, anchored by a future Coles supermarket. The two-storey Googong Hotel is under construction on Glenrock Drive overlooking Bunyip Park and is set to open in late 2026 with capacity for around 700 patrons. Construction of the new public high school at 200 Wellsvale Drive commenced in late 2025, on track for a Day 1 Term 1 2027 opening for Year 7 and 8 students, masterplanned for up to 2,000 students. A new public primary school and preschool will follow on the same site in 2028. The township holds Australia's first 5-Star Green Star Communities rating and features a $133 million integrated water cycle scheme that cuts potable water use by around 60 per cent.
Googong Indoor Sport and Aquatic Centre
Approved indoor sport and aquatic centre for the Googong Common precinct, featuring a six-lane 25m indoor pool, a warm water program pool, and a two-court indoor sports hall with associated amenities. The facility is being delivered by the Googong developers under the township's local planning agreement and will be operated by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council once complete, serving the growing township population of up to 18,000 residents.
Winona Googong
A boutique residential development of 39 thoughtfully designed 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes, bordering the future Googong Central town centre, featuring a mix of single and multi-level options with high energy efficiency ratings.
Aspire Googong Childcare Centre
Purpose-built early learning and childcare centre within the Googong Convenience Centre providing care and kindergarten programs for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The centre includes seven learning rooms, outdoor play areas, school readiness programs, incursions and an in-house chef. Construction completed with the service now operating.
Googong Convenience Centre
The Googong Convenience Centre is a key retail hub within the Googong master-planned community. The project includes a 7-Eleven fuel station, McDonald's, KFC, The Reject Shop, and an Aspire Early Education & Preschool. It serves as a vital service and amenity point for the local residential population, providing fast food, fuel, and essential retail services.
Googong Retirement Development
Opportunity to acquire site areas within the Googong Master Planned Community, suitable for retirement living, seniors living, or mixed-use development, offering access to retail, medical, and community facilities.
5,158 residents of Googong are employed, from a labour force of 5,175. Unemployment sits at 0.3%, with participation at 79.0%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,635, about 78% 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 labour force in Googong is characterized by strong educational credentials and heavy representation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 0.3%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,158, while the local unemployment rate sits 3.8% beneath the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is particularly elevated at 79.0%, well above the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a modest 11.9% of workers operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions should be factored into this figure. Public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction represent the three primary employment sectors for local residents.
Googong shows notable industry concentration within public administration & safety, where its local workforce share is 4.9 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, health care & social assistance exhibits lower concentration, employing 11.0% of Googong workers against 16.9% across Regional NSW. Given the area's predominantly residential character, local job availability is relatively constrained when comparing the Census daytime working population against resident worker counts. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 2.2% alongside an identical 2.2% decline in employment, keeping overall unemployment steady. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and the labour force dip by 0.4%, with unemployment increasing by 0.5 percentage points. Broader employment expectations are informed by Jobs and Skills Australia's national industry projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been applied to Googong's sector profile to estimate local employment trajectories. Against nationwide employment expansions forecast at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral performance varies considerably. Mapping these national trajectories to Googong's industry composition indicates potential local employment expansion of 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this reflects a weighted industry extrapolation for demonstration and excludes bespoke local population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Googong is $3,363 a week (about $175,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,629 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $99,603 a year against an average of $114,421. 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 ATO postcode-level tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Googong SA2 recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $99,603 and an average of $114,421. These levels stand well above nationwide benchmarks and notably exceed Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $109,882 for median income and $126,229 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Googong within the 98th to 99th national percentiles across household, family, and individual earnings brackets.
The $4000+ per week bracket is the most prevalent locally, accounting for 34.0% of individuals (3,315 people), in contrast to the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 29.9%. A substantial 60.3% of earners generate more than $3,000/week, demonstrating significant local purchasing power. Although housing commitments account for 16.2% of household income, strong earnings maintain disposable income at the 98th percentile, while the SEIFA income measure places the locality in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Googong had 1,929 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 73% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 7% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $531 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.8%. 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 records indicate that Googong's housing stock was composed of 93.6% separate houses and 6.4% alternative dwelling structures (including apartments, semi-detached, and other formats), compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other formats represented 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 6.9%, trailing Regional NSW, while the remaining occupied properties were either carrying a mortgage (72.5%) or occupied by tenants (20.6%). The median monthly mortgage commitment was $2,600 and the median weekly rental cost was $531, both significantly higher than the respective Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Googong remain substantially higher than the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rent also sitting well above the nationwide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Googong counted 1,929 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,022 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, representing 90.2% of all households. This group is broken down into couples with children at 57.5%, couples without children at 24.9%, and single parent families at 7.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 9.8%, consisting of lone person households (8.7%) and group households (0.9%). Average household occupancy sits at 3.1 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.3% of adults in Googong hold a university qualification, including 23.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 20.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,070 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,104 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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Educational attainment among Googong residents exceeds regional benchmarks by a wide margin, with 38.3% of the population aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.1% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of qualifications underpins strong capability in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications are the most common at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Applied technical qualifications are likewise prominent, with 36.0% of individuals aged 15+ having completed vocational pathways, comprising advanced diplomas (15.2%) and certificate courses (20.8%). Participation in formal learning is exceptionally strong, with 33.6% of all residents actively undertaking education.
Within this cohort, primary school attendees account for 13.0%, secondary school students represent 6.6%, and tertiary education students comprise 5.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Googong reaches 12 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 410 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Transport analysis indicates that Googong contains 12 active public transport stops, providing bus services. A network of 16 individual routes services these facilities, delivering 346 weekly passenger trips. Public transport accessibility is considered moderate, with an average distance of 412 meters between residents and their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 96% of trips. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, outperforming the regional baseline. A relatively modest 11.9% of the workforce worked from home at the 2021 Census, a metric that may have been shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit routes, frequency averages 49 trips per day, which translates to roughly 28 weekly trips at each separate stop.
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76.4% of residents in Googong report no long-term health condition. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.0% 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 in Googong compare favorably against broader averages according to AreaSearch analysis of chronic conditions and mortality rates. While common medical conditions remain low across the broader community, rates are slightly elevated among older, vulnerable demographics, and private health insurance coverage is remarkably widespread, encompassing roughly 78% of the population (7,606 people). This contrasts with coverage rates of 51.9% in Regional NSW and 55.7% nationwide. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most commonly reported health concerns locally, affecting 8.3 and 8.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.4% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Regional NSW figure of 63.3%.
Working-age cohorts exhibit strong health profiles with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 4.6% of the population (452 people), significantly below the Regional NSW share of 23.3%. Health measures within this older cohort present greater complexity, ranking lower in comparison to national senior benchmarks than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Googong is largely Australian-born, at 79.9% of residents, with 18.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.2%) and English (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Googong exhibits higher cultural diversity than typical regional benchmarks, with 20.1% of community members born overseas and 18.8% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation, practiced by 52.3% of residents. The most noticeable demographic divergence appears in the Other religious category, which accounts for 2.7% of the locality compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Evaluating ancestry through parental birthplaces shows Australian as the most common background at 29.2%, followed by English at 23.1% (trailing the regional level of 30.5%) and Other at 8.8%.
Furthermore, several specific ancestral backgrounds show heightened local shares relative to regional numbers: Macedonian background represents 1.8% in Googong (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian background accounts for 0.9% (versus 0.2%), and Hungarian background makes up 0.5% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Googong is 32, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.3% 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 structure of Googong is centered heavily on households in their family-forming stages. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 37.2% of the population as at August 2026, substantially above the 23.5% share in Regional NSW, whereas seniors aged 65+ make up 4.6% compared to 23.3% across the wider region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 32, up from 31 at the 2021 Census, and sits 11 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census (when the national median was 38). By age bracket, the 25 - 44 cohort has reduced its relative proportion from 42.4% at the Census to an estimated 37.2%.
This structural transition is largely visible in the child demographics: the 0 to 4 age group decreased from 13.4% to an estimated 10.7%, while the 5 to 14 cohort expanded from 16.7% to 19.1%, reflecting resident ageing rather than a fresh cohort influx. Looking to 2041, the 0 - 24 cohort is projected to generate the largest numerical increase, adding 3,019 residents (79%) to reach 6,853. In percentage terms, the 65+ cohort will record the fastest expansion, rising 271% to reach 1,678 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Googong
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 1,362 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,224 at the 2021 Census → 9,752 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 (101021610). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.