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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Hurstville - North is $2.10m, with units at $845k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Hurstville - North has an estimated 12,825 residents, up from 12,109 at the 2021 Census — a change of 716 people, or 5.9%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 5,322 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Hurstville - North stands at approximately 12,825 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 716 residents (5.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 12,109 residents. The estimate is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,816 combined with 34 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level yields a density of 5,321 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 5.9% expansion rate since the census trails the SA4 region's rate (6.5%) by just 0.6 percentage points, indicating competitive local growth dynamics. Overseas migration was the primary driver of these gains, serving as virtually the only source of population growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For locations lacking this coverage, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age bracket growth trends from these data sets are also projected forward for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead to future demographic changes, population growth is projected to occur slightly below the median rate of all statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, with the locality projected to gain 827 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 6.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
202 new dwellings have been approved in Hurstville - North over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 53, running ahead of 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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Hurstville - North averages approximately 40 residential development approvals each year, with 202 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 49 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Because new home construction over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) was accompanied by an average of only 0.3 new residents per built dwelling, supply is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, expanding choices for purchasers and supporting population growth that may outpace current forecasts, with new homes built at an average cost of $488,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, higher-end projects.
Per capita building approvals in Hurstville - North are 13.0% lower than in Greater Sydney, though the area ranks in the 47th percentile of locations analyzed across Australia, which limits choices for buyers and sustains interest in pre-existing properties. This construction rate is also below the national average, reflecting the established nature of the suburb and suggesting the presence of planning restrictions. Detached houses make up 65.0% of the new residential construction, with the remaining 35.0% consisting of townhouses or apartments, and this expanding variety of multi-dwelling options offers options at different price levels, ranging from family residences to affordable, compact homes. Recording roughly 351 people for each approved dwelling, Hurstville - North displays a mature property market. Future projections indicate that Hurstville - North will add 818 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Looking at prevailing development trends, incoming residential supply is expected to easily accommodate demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for population increases that exceed current forecasts.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hurstville - North, worth an estimated $130 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.8 billion. 15 are already under construction and 37 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies can significantly affect the performance of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 projects that are anticipated to influence this locality. Important developments include the King Georges Road Upgrade, Horizon Hurstville, 9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development, and the Bexley Bowling Club, with the accompanying list highlighting the projects of greatest relevance.
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282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line
A multi-billion-dollar upgrade (formerly More Trains, More Services) modernising the T4 line for higher frequency. Key works include the Digital Systems Program replacing trackside signals with ETCS Level 2 technology, platform extensions at Waterfall and Kiama for the Mariyung fleet, and power upgrades. As of May 2026, Mariyung trains have commenced passenger service on the South Coast Line (April 2026), and Digital Systems testing continues between Bondi Junction and Erskineville.
Horizon Hurstville
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom apartments above a mixed-use residential and retail setting. The project is delivered by The One Collection with Masscon involvement and DKO Architecture design, with resident amenities including gym, sauna, meditation deck, games room, social lounge and landscaped courtyards. The precinct includes an operating Woolworths supermarket and the planned St Clair Lane retail laneway. Sales remain active and completion is expected in late 2026.
Landmark Square Precinct (53-75 Forest Road)
Known as the Landmark Square Precinct, this urban renewal project involves the rezoning and redevelopment of a prominent site into a high-density mixed-use hub. The approved planning proposal allows for building heights up to 65 metres (approximately 20 storeys) and includes approximately 254 to 273 residential apartments, a hotel at the corner of Forest Road and Durham Street, and over 3,000 sqm of retail and commercial space. The project aims to establish a unique 'Eastern Bookend' for the Hurstville City Centre.
9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved 6-18 storey mixed-use development comprising 349 apartments, 4,620sqm of commercial space, and 453 basement car spaces across 36,669sqm GFA. Currently offered for sale.
Bexley Bowling Club
The buildings at the former Bexley Bowling and Recreation Club, located at 72 Laycock Street, Bexley North have been identified as part of a project.
Lotus Residence Hurstville
A $120 million luxury residential development by TQM Design & Construct featuring 126 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across two buildings connected by a podium (including one 13-storey tower and lower-rise elements). Includes premium Miele appliances, engineered stone benchtops, Parisi fixtures, private balconies, ground-floor retail/commercial spaces, two levels of basement parking, communal rooftop gardens with BBQ facilities, and Sydney's first resident-only private pet playground with dog park and grooming amenities. Located in the heart of Hurstville CBD, 7 minutes' walk to Hurstville Station and 5 minutes to Westfield Hurstville.
Metro Centre
A mixed-use development on the former Bing Lee site comprising a 14-storey high-rise with 219 residential apartments above ground-floor retail. The site was rezoned to B4 Mixed Use under Hurstville LEP Amendment No.13 (gazetted February 2019), with a maximum building height of 46.5 metres. A Voluntary Planning Agreement with Georges River Council includes a monetary contribution and dedication of land for road widening along the Forest Road frontage. Subsequent modifications (MOD2023/0151 and MOD2024/0156) refined the building footprint, facade, internal layout and unit mix.Construction is expected to commence following final determination of MOD2024/0156.
7,168 residents of Hurstville - North are employed, from a labour force of 7,437. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 66.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,007, 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 workforce in Hurstville - North is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professional services workers, an unemployment rate of just 3.6%, and estimated job growth of 3.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,168, while the unemployment rate was 0.5% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, and the labor force participation rate was slightly lower than average (66.8% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents (39.8%) worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area exhibits a notable employment concentration in retail trade, where the local employment share is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 9.1% of the local workforce, which is below the 11.5% average for Greater Sydney. This mostly residential suburb appears to offer few local jobs, as shown by comparing the number of working residents to the local working population recorded in the Census. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the year leading to March 2026, employment levels rose by 3.5% and the labor force expanded by 3.5%, maintaining a stable rate of unemployment. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded employment and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on future labor demand in Hurstville - North. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Globally, employment across the nation is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Hurstville - North indicates that local employment is projected to grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, which represents a basic weighted projection for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hurstville - North is $1,858 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $641 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,607 a year against an average of $59,282. 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 compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Hurstville - North SA2 recorded a median income of $48,607 and an average income of $59,282. These figures are below the national average and compare to median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income levels are estimated to be approximately $53,623 (median) and $65,400 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 17th percentile ($641 weekly), whereas household incomes perform better, placing at the 56th percentile.
Income distribution details show that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest, containing 31.6% of residents (4,052 people), which matches the surrounding region where this group accounts for 30.9%. High housing expenses consume 18.7% of income, yet solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the 53rd percentile, and the area ranks in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hurstville - North had 3,797 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 19% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.3%. 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 Hurstville - North at the time of the latest Census was 66.5% houses and 33.5% other dwelling types, including semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative residences, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. The home ownership rate in Hurstville - North was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 36.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (32.3%) or rented (31.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $490, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Hurstville - North are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hurstville - North counted 3,797 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,022 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 16% 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 vast majority of households at 79.2%, consisting of couples with children at 41.8%, couples without children at 22.1%, and single-parent households at 13.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.8%, which includes single-person households at 16.2% and group households at 4.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.5% of adults in Hurstville - North hold a university qualification, including 24.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 12.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,377 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,099 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 educational profile of this area is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates (36.5% of residents aged 15+) exceeding both the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2% in NSW, highlighting the local population's strong focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational education accounts for 22.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (12.2%). Participation in education is high, with 30.6% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 8.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions, 8.0% in primary schools, and 7.5% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hurstville - North reaches 73 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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An analysis of public transport options reveals 73 active bus stops operating in Hurstville - North. These stops are serviced by 8 distinct bus routes, which collectively support 2,038 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 121 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most working residents commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 66%, followed by trains at 21% and buses at 6%. Car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per household.
A high proportion of residents, 39.8%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. The average frequency of public transport services across all routes is 291 journeys per day, which translates to approximately 27 weekly departures for every transit stop in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.8% of residents in Hurstville - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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An evaluation of health indicators shows positive outcomes throughout Hurstville - North, according to AreaSearch's review of mortality figures and chronic illness rates, which reveals a low prevalence of common health issues across all age brackets, and the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 48% of the total population (~6,207 people). This is lower than the 59.9% coverage rate observed in Greater Sydney, and the national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic illnesses among residents were arthritis and diabetes, affecting 5.2 and 5.1% of the population, respectively, while 79.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 19.5% of the local population (2,503 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older residents are particularly strong, with national rankings that exceed those of the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.4% of Hurstville - North residents were born overseas and 73.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (42.5%) and English (8.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hurstville - North ranks among the most ethnically diverse locations in the nation, with 59.4% of its residents born outside of Australia and 73.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation in Hurstville - North, accounting for 39.6% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 7.7% of local residents, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental heritage, the three largest ancestry groups in Hurstville - North are Chinese at 42.5% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%, Other at 13.3%, and English at 8.0%, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%.
There are also significant differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Macedonian heritage is highly overrepresented at 3.5% of Hurstville - North (compared to 0.4% regionally), Lebanese at 4.0% (compared to 2.6%), and Greek at 4.8% (compared to 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hurstville - North is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.1% 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 39 in Hurstville - North is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and very close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 15 - 24 age bracket is highly overrepresented, making up 16.5% of the local population, while the 35 - 44 cohort is underrepresented at 11.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age cohort has increased its share of the population from 13.8% to 16.5%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 10.9%, and the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 10.2% to 9.1%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Hurstville - North. The 35 to 44 age cohort is expected to lead these changes, growing by 33% (484 people) to reach 1,962 from 1,477. Demographic aging is expected to continue, with residents aged 65 and older representing 52% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets are projected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hurstville - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 2 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 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,109 at the 2021 Census → 12,825 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 (119031665). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.