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The median house price in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is $1.25m, with units at $770k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Hamilton - Broadmeadow has an estimated 13,210 residents, up from 12,772 at the 2021 Census — a change of 438 people, or 3.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 126 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,957 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 population of Hamilton - Broadmeadow stands at approximately 13,210 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 438 individuals (3.4%) relative to the 12,772 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,197 alongside 126 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Consequently, the local population density reaches 1,957 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density found in other national locations studied. The 3.4% population growth post-census is within 1.5 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), indicating solid regional growth trends.
Overseas migration served as the primary source of population growth, acting as almost the sole contributor to local population increases during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, utilizing 2022 as the baseline year for the data published in 2024. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, NSW State Government projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied instead. Age cohort growth rates derived from these sets are also applied to all regions spanning the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest a population growth rate slightly under the median of regional Australian areas, with the local population projected to grow by 1,342 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, indicating a cumulative growth of 10.1% over this 16-year timeframe.
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688 new dwellings have been approved in Hamilton - Broadmeadow over the past five years, an average of 137 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 128 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, well below 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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An average of 137 residential building approvals have been logged annually in Hamilton - Broadmeadow, amounting to 688 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 44 approvals registered. With a ratio of only 0.7 people moving into the area per new home built during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing purchasers with greater options and supporting population growth potential that could surpass current predictions, while new builds average a construction value of $416,000—just above the regional baseline—pointing to a focus on premium projects.
Commercial approvals have also reached $180.5 million this financial year, demonstrating solid development activity in the commercial sector. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, Hamilton - Broadmeadow records 94.0% more new dwelling approvals on a per-person basis, offering increased variety for purchasers. New residential construction consists of 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% townhouses or apartments. The emphasis on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time home buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the current housing stock, which is 62.0% houses, indicating a decrease in available development land as well as changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability considerations. With approximately 483 people per approval, Hamilton - Broadmeadow represents a established market. Demographic projections indicate that Hamilton - Broadmeadow will add 1,328 residents up to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes suggest that residential supply will comfortably satisfy demand, establishing positive purchasing conditions and potentially driving population growth ahead of current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hamilton - Broadmeadow, worth an estimated $2.66 billion. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $78.8 billion. 24 are already under construction and 25 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 50 projects expected to influence this locality. Some of the major projects include the Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements, Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development, Newcastle Future Transit Corridor, and Gregson Park Masterplan, with key details provided for the most relevant ones below.
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Newcastle Future Transit Corridor
A protected 3.2-kilometre multi-modal transport corridor extending from the Newcastle Interchange (Wickham) to the Broadmeadow precinct via Tudor and Belford streets. The project safeguards land for future high-capacity transport modes, including rapid bus or light rail systems, supporting the Broadmeadow Place Strategy's goal of 20,000 new homes and 15,000 jobs over 30 years. As of early 2026, the corridor alignment is confirmed and gazetted, with planning controls implemented. The NSW Government has finalised rezonings for initial government-owned sites to facilitate transit-oriented development, while detailed design and mode selection are subject to future funding.
Transport Oriented Development Area - Hamilton Station
A state-led urban renewal initiative under the NSW TOD Program, implementing new planning controls within 400 metres of Hamilton Station to stimulate high-density residential growth. The reforms permit residential flat buildings up to 22 metres and shop-top housing up to 24 metres, with a maximum floor space ratio of 2.5:1. As of 2024, the program has transitioned from planning to implementation, with the SEPP (Housing) amendment formally applying these controls to the Hamilton precinct to accelerate housing delivery.
Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements
Safety upgrades to two roundabouts on Parkway Avenue (at National Park Street and Smith Street) to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Works include kerb realignments, enlarged central islands, full width speed humps, raised shared path crossings (raised priority path crossings), new street lighting/signage, landscaping and off-road cyclist bypasses. Construction began 19 Aug 2025 with completion expected in early 2026.
Dairy Farmers Towers
A landmark redevelopment of the historic Dairy Farmers Corner featuring two residential towers of 30 and 25 storeys. The project delivers 191 luxury apartments and five levels of commercial space. It incorporates heritage-listed elements including the iconic glass milk bottle and clock tower into a public art installation. Resident amenities include a precinct pool, gym, wine bar with cellar, and a collaborative work hub.
The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
Gregson Park Masterplan
A 10-year masterplan for Gregson Park in Hamilton, adopted by City of Newcastle Council on 23 November 2021 following community consultation and public exhibition. The plan celebrates the site's European and Indigenous heritage while renewing recreational facilities. The new inclusive playspace, featuring a six-metre climbing tower, nature and water play, a yarning circle and bush tucker garden, upgraded amenities building and covered picnic area, was completed and officially reopened on 4 October 2024. Remaining long-term priorities, subject to Council budget, include a community shelter on the former bowling club site, a multi-sports half court, resurfaced tennis courts, potential community gardens and kiosk, and demolition of the deteriorated glasshouse, with investigation works into its removal continuing subject to funding.
Hamilton South Social Housing Renewal
A major renewal of the Hamilton South public housing estate led by Homes NSW. The project prioritises tenant-led improvements and the formation of a Tenant Leadership Group in partnership with the Hunter Community Alliance, supported by $450,000 in funding over three years starting mid-2025. While focusing on critical maintenance and repairs, the project also explores long-term redevelopment of outdated properties into modern townhouses and mixed-tenure housing to address regional demand and improve community wellbeing.
Newcastle Future Transit Corridor
A protected transit corridor running from Newcastle Interchange to the Broadmeadow precinct via Tudor and Belford streets, safeguarding land for future public transport options including rapid bus or light rail services. In 2025, the preferred corridor was confirmed and a section near the Interchange was rezoned to SP2 Infrastructure under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021. Delivery of future rail infrastructure remains subject to a business case and funding. The corridor also maintains options for potential extensions to John Hunter Hospital.
7,323 residents of Hamilton - Broadmeadow are employed, from a labour force of 7,785. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,652, about 126% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is highly educated, with strong representation in key service sectors, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. As of March 2026, 7,323 local residents are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.8% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and workforce participation sitting well above standard levels at 67.9% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a notable 32.0% of local workers operated from home, although this should be evaluated in the context of pandemic lockdown impacts. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.
There is a strong specialization in the professional & technical sector, with employment shares running at 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. With a ratio of 1.1 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than it does working residents and drawing in commuters from surrounding districts. According to analysis by AreaSearch utilizing SALM and ABS statistics, the labor force shrank by 0.4% in the 12 months leading up to March 2026, while overall employment fell by 2.8%, leading to a 2.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labor force dropped by 0.4%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand trends in Hamilton - Broadmeadow. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-specific trends to Hamilton - Broadmeadow's industry composition suggests local jobs should rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for illustrative purposes that excludes localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is $1,669 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $877 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,950 a year against an average of $79,644. 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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Based on AreaSearch's collation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the Hamilton - Broadmeadow SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $58,950 and an average income of $79,644. These figures are very high on a national scale and compare to $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $65,034 for the median and $87,863 for the average. Census records show individual income at the 63rd percentile ($877 weekly), while household income is at the 45th percentile.
Income distribution details show that 28.1% of taxpayers (3,712 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which aligns with regional patterns of 29.9% in this cohort. Financial pressure from housing is significant, leaving only 82.7% of income remaining, placing the area at the 45th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hamilton - Broadmeadow had 5,263 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 21% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,115 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of housing in Hamilton - Broadmeadow at the latest Census stood at 62.0% houses and 38.1% other residences (such as apartments and townhouses), compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other residences constituted 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Hamilton - Broadmeadow lagged Regional NSW at 31.4%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (26.4%) or renters (42.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,115 was well above the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $380 compared to the regional median of $330.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Hamilton - Broadmeadow are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hamilton - Broadmeadow counted 5,263 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 35% 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 make up the majority of local households at 56.8%, consisting of couples with children at 22.2%, couples without children at 23.7%, and single parent households at 9.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 43.2%, with single-person households at 35.0% and group houses at 8.2%. The median household size of 2.2 people is below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.1% of adults in Hamilton - Broadmeadow hold a university qualification, including 24.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.3% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,586 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is substantially higher than regional benchmarks, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the wider SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical qualifications are also prominent, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificate level courses (20.3%).
Engagement in learning is high, with 30.6% of the population enrolled in formal studies. This cohort includes 9.8% in higher education, 8.5% in primary school, and 6.2% in high school programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hamilton - Broadmeadow reaches 139 stops on 112 routes, timetabled for about 12,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit metrics show 139 active stops in Hamilton - Broadmeadow, consisting of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are served by 112 unique routes, delivering a total of 11,980 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is ranked as excellent, with residents living an average of 135 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential focus, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 84%, followed by 7% walking and 3% cycling. Average car ownership is 1.1 vehicles per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A significant 32.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Daily services average 1,711 trips across all active routes, which equates to roughly 86 weekly services for each transit stop. The local map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.7% of residents in Hamilton - Broadmeadow report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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Analysis of health trends reveals significant difficulties in Hamilton - Broadmeadow, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and chronic condition prevalence, which are notable across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is high at roughly 58% (~7,714 people). This contrasts with 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW. The most common health issues reported in the area were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.6% and 8.7% of residents respectively, while 63.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the population (2,630 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior health metrics present some difficulties, with national rankings generally mirroring the trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hamilton - Broadmeadow is largely Australian-born, at 83.9% of residents, with 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (25.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hamilton - Broadmeadow shows lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader metrics, with citizens representing 88.1% of the population, Australian-born residents at 83.9%, and English-only speakers at home at 88.7%. Christianity is the dominant religion at 45.5%. However, the most pronounced overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Hamilton - Broadmeadow are English at 28.6%, Australian at 25.8%, and Irish at 10.5%. There are also distinct differences in other ethnic representations, with Welsh overrepresented at 0.9% of the local population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 1.1% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Greek at 2.3% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hamilton - Broadmeadow is 40. 31.2% 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 40 in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of 43, but sits just above the Australian national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is notably over-represented locally at 16.9%, while children aged 5 - 14 are under-represented at 8.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 14.9% to 16.9% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.5% to 6.7%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group declined from 12.7% to 11.4% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 9.9% to 8.8%.
Projections for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 563 people (25%) from 2,237 to 2,801, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 groups are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hamilton - Broadmeadow
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 23 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 — 126 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,772 at the 2021 Census → 13,210 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 (111031224). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.