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The median house price in Katoomba - Leura is $980k, with units at $625k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Katoomba - Leura has an estimated 13,602 residents, up from 13,348 at the 2021 Census — a change of 254 people, or 1.9%. 119 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 333 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 Katoomba - Leura stands at approximately 13,602 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 254 people (1.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 13,348 people were counted. This adjustment is derived from ABS estimated resident population figures of 13,569 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 119 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Such numbers yield a population density of 332 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and scope for future expansion. Outpacing the broader SA3 area (1.6%), Katoomba - Leura's 1.9% expansion post-2021 Census established it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Incoming overseas migration served as the core catalyst, functioning as virtually the exclusive source of population additions across recent periods. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are implemented by AreaSearch across individual SA2 locations. For SA2 territories excluded from that release, AreaSearch applies NSW State Government SA2 modeling issued in 2022 (anchored to 2021). Age-bracket growth trajectories derived from these datasets are likewise extended across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, population expansion is projected slightly below the national statistical area median, with the locality forecast to add 1,288 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP metrics, representing an aggregate rise of 9.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
185 new dwellings have been approved in Katoomba - Leura over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% 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 across Katoomba - Leura have averaged roughly 37 new dwellings per year, accumulating to 185 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With the community having seen population shrinkage, incoming construction has probably matched local demand while providing ample selection for purchasers. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average construction value of $397,000—below regional benchmarks—signaling relatively accessible entry points for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $4.9 million this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character. Per capita development intensity in Katoomba - Leura exceeds Greater Sydney by 56.0%, widening available buyer options.
However, this volume trails the nationwide norm, highlighting the established profile of the district and potential planning restrictions. Recent building permits encompass 68.0% detached houses alongside 32.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering an expanding variety of medium-density stock across diverse price segments, ranging from traditional family residences to cost-effective compact homes. This signals a notable pivot away from the existing property base (presently 84.0% houses), driven by scarce development parcels and evolving lifestyle and pricing preferences. A ratio of roughly 446 people per building permit reflects a calm, modest-intensity development landscape. Demographic projections indicate that Katoomba - Leura is set to add 1,255 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly AreaSearch calculation). Construction rates are keeping step with anticipated growth, though incoming buyers might face tighter competition as the population base expands.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Katoomba - Leura, worth an estimated $110 million. A further 32 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.17 billion. 7 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Community performance is fundamentally shaped by transport infrastructure, major development undertakings, and urban planning policies. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant infrastructure schemes that will influence the locality. Core developments include the Katoomba Cultural Centre and Civic Precinct Upgrade, Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade, Echo Point Precinct Upgrade, and Lilypad Katoomba, with key highlights outlined in the subsequent schedule.
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Echo Point Precinct Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of the Echo Point visitor precinct at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Following the 2020 completion of the sandstone gathering place, Prince of Wales Lookout, and night-lit boardwalk, current works funded by the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program are delivering balustrade and pathway improvements, upgraded lighting, and improved signage at Echo Point. The broader visitor infrastructure program also covers Pulpit Rock and Sublime Point, coordinated with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, improving accessibility and visitor flow for one of Australia's most popular tourism destinations.
Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project
The Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project delivers high street, arts and culture, and community infrastructure improvements across Katoomba Town Centre. Funded by a $7.5 million NSW Government grant, the project includes upgraded street paving, kerb and guttering, new outdoor public dining facilities, improved outdoor public event spaces, street tree plantings, landscaping, public art, and smart cities technology.
Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade
Council led upgrade program to Katoomba Street and adjacent laneways in Katoomba town centre. Works include continuation and completion of paving, kerb and gutter upgrades, new street furniture and lighting, outdoor dining and event spaces, tree planting and landscaping, public art and heritage interpretation, and improved wayfinding and directional signage. The project is funded by a 7.5 million dollar NSW Government grant and is in the planning and design phase, with construction to follow and completion targeted for 2027.
Escarpments Estate
Escarpments Estate is a master-planned residential community adjoining the former Katoomba Golf Course, now an established street-scale estate of around 100 dwellings including houses, townhouses and a small number of units, offering contemporary homes with escarpment and parkland views and ongoing resale activity.
Lilypad Katoomba
Lilypad Katoomba is a boutique collection of 24 luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses completed in 2024 in the heart of Katoomba, offering mountain views, secure parking and high end finishes. The project delivers new residential stock close to Katoomba Street services and transport, developed by TQM as part of its New South Wales residential portfolio.
Great Western Highway Upgrade - Katoomba to Lithgow
Targeted Great Western Highway safety and capacity upgrades between Katoomba and Lithgow delivered by Transport for NSW. The funded active works comprised the $176.6 million Medlow Bath Upgrade, including a 1.2 kilometre highway upgrade, accessible pedestrian bridge, lifts and station access improvements, and the $232 million Coxs River Road Upgrade at Little Hartley, including a 2.4 kilometre four-lane realignment, grade-separated interchange, bridge and shared paths. Coxs River Road was completed in December 2025 and Medlow Bath works continued into early 2026.Wider duplication proposals, including Blackheath to Little Hartley and Little Hartley to Lithgow, remain paused pending funding decisions. A separate 2026 Victoria Pass road closure and urgent repair program is affecting the corridor but is not the same as the original upgrade package.
Mount Victoria Memorial Park Playspace and Court Upgrades
Blue Mountains City Council is delivering a 1 million AUD upgrade to Mount Victoria Memorial Park, including a new inclusive playspace, upgraded multi-use courts, accessible pathways, landscaping and supporting park infrastructure. Final playspace designs were released following community consultation, with court construction commencing in late August 2025 under the Australian Government Priority Community Infrastructure Program.
Mount Victoria Station Upgrade
Accessibility and safety upgrade to Mount Victoria Station under the NSW Government's Safe Accessible Transport program. The project includes new lifts and a ramp, upgrades to the existing waiting room and forecourts, and improved kiss and ride, taxi, and accessible parking spaces. Transport for NSW conducted community consultation on the final concept designs from August to September 2025, and released a community feedback report in April 2026. While planning is ongoing, delivery funding is not yet available; pending funding, the next stage includes a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for planning approval and detailed design before construction.
6,427 residents of Katoomba - Leura are employed, from a labour force of 6,721. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 56.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 Katoomba - Leura area features a well-educated labor pool, strong representation across vital services, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. As of March 2026, 6,427 residents are actively employed. Joblessness sits 0.2% higher than the 4.1% recorded in Greater Sydney, while labor force participation trails significantly (56.0% against 68.9% in Greater Sydney). Census returns revealed that an elevated 42.2% of locals conducted their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 lockdown measures must be factored in. Major employment fields among the local population encompass health care & social assistance, education & training, along with accommodation & food.
The district demonstrates pronounced concentration in accommodation & food, maintaining an employment share 1.9 times regional averages. Conversely, finance & insurance represents a minor footprint at 2.2% employment, compared to 7.3% regionally. Although localized roles are present, the discrepancy between the Census working population and resident counts suggests substantial outbound commuting among workers. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that the labour force shrank by 3.8% during the last twelve months, while employment fell by 3.9%, leaving the unemployment rate largely unchanged. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decline. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in the Katoomba - Leura region. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. Over five years, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%, though sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these sector-specific projections are applied to the employment composition of Katoomba - Leura, local employment is expected to rise by 6.9% over five years and by 14.3% over ten years, although this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative use only and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Katoomba - Leura is $1,238 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $687 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,690 a year against an average of $66,570. 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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Tax records compiled at postcode level by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $48,690 alongside an average of $66,570 in the Katoomba - Leura SA2. These figures track slightly beneath nationwide averages, lagging Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $53,715 (median) and $73,440 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual earnings across Katoomba - Leura sit between the 16th and 25th percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution shows 26.0% of local earners (3,536 individuals) situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the regional proportion of 30.9%. Affordability constraints remain pronounced, with retained income standing at only 81.4% (ranking at the 14th percentile), while the SEIFA income index places the area within the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Katoomba - Leura had 6,040 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 10% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 30.7% 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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According to the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Katoomba - Leura consisted of 83.8% separate houses and 16.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), in contrast to metropolitan Sydney where detached houses accounted for 55.9% and other dwellings 44.1%. Full homeownership in Katoomba - Leura stood significantly higher than the Sydney metro benchmark at 41.1%, with remaining properties divided between mortgaged (29.5%) and tenanted (29.4%) arrangements. The area's median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, well beneath Sydney metro's $2,427, while weekly median rent reached $380 against $470 across Sydney metro.
Benchmarked nationally, local monthly mortgage obligations sit below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rental costs exceed the nationwide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Katoomba - Leura counted 6,040 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 39% 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 57.1%, consisting of couples with children (17.7%), couples without children (27.8%), and single parent households (10.8%). The balance of 42.9% comprises non-family residences, where single-person households represent 38.5% and group arrangements make up 4.3%. The median household occupancy is 2.1 people, remaining lower than the Greater Sydney norm of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.7% of adults in Katoomba - Leura hold a university qualification, including 22.5% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,524 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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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Tertiary educational attainment within Katoomba - Leura outpaces broader regional and national standards, with 37.7% of citizens aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 23.9% across the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. This robust credential baseline provides strong footing for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Technical and vocational training is also widespread, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificate-level courses (20.0%). A significant 24.8% of the local population is enrolled in structured academic programs.
This comprises 7.5% attending primary schooling, 6.7% in secondary institutions, and 4.7% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Katoomba - Leura reaches 244 stops on 57 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Public transit infrastructure in Katoomba - Leura incorporates 244 operational stops combining train and bus services. These facilities are connected by 57 unique routes that deliver 3,972 scheduled passenger journeys every week. Accessibility scores well, with inhabitants typically situated 239 meters from the closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's predominantly residential makeup, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the principal mode for 82% of commutes and walking accounting for 10%. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 0.9 cars, trailing regional levels. Additionally, 42.2% of residents performed their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 567 daily trips across the entire network, providing roughly 16 departures weekly per stop. The associated diagram highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the geographic centerpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
62.0% of residents in Katoomba - Leura report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Health considerations in Katoomba - Leura are notable, as reflected in AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and chronic ailment rates, with common conditions distributed across both younger and senior cohorts. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage sits slightly beneath typical SA2 levels at roughly 52% of the populace (~7,086 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The primary medical diagnoses reported locally are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.2% and 9.7% of residents, respectively, whereas 62.0% reported no diagnosed medical issues, below the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney. Elevated rates of chronic illness present clear challenges for working-age locals.
Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over constitute 29.3% of the community (3,989 people), substantially exceeding Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate positive health outcomes, achieving national rankings superior to the general resident baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Katoomba - Leura is largely Australian-born, at 75.9% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (20.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Katoomba - Leura registers cultural diversity metrics above typical benchmarks, with 10.2% of residents utilizing a non-English language in the home and 24.1% born outside Australia. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 36.5% of the local population. In terms of distinctive representation, Judaism encompasses 0.5% of the community, relative to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the primary heritages in Katoomba - Leura are English at 29.5% (well above the 19.0% regional benchmark), Australian at 20.9%, and Irish at 12.2% (exceeding the regional share of 6.1%).
Notable variations emerge across other ancestral groups, with Hungarian ancestry standing at 0.6% (against 0.3% regionally), Scottish at 9.7% (compared to 4.8%), and Polish at 1.1% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Katoomba - Leura is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 19.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Katoomba - Leura clearly reflects its appeal as a retirement and lifestyle destination. Seniors and retirees (65+) make up 29.3% of the populace as at August 2026, compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise only 20.2% against 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age is 50, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 13 years above Greater Sydney's Census median of 37 (the national Census median was 38). The most pronounced post-Census shift occurred among mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64), who decreased from 30.2% to an estimated 27.8% of the populace.
Through to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected among the 65+ cohort, adding 1,308 residents (33%) to reach 5,297, while counts of children, young adults, and individuals aged 25 to 44 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Katoomba - Leura
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 5 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 119 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,348 at the 2021 Census → 13,602 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 (124011452). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.