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The median house price in Kensington (NSW) is $3.63m, with units at $960k. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Kensington (NSW) has an estimated 14,590 residents, up from 11,809 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,781 people, or 23.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 96.5% of that increase. That puts 5,527 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 resident count for Kensington stands at approximately 14,590 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,781 people (23.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 11,809 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 14,584 from June 2025 alongside 1 validated new addresses identified after the Census. Such population levels yield a density of 5,526 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top 10% of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlights the high demand for local land.
The 23.5% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outstripped both the state (7.1%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. The upward population trajectory was mostly underpinned by arrivals from overseas, who made up roughly 96.5% of the total population increase over recent times. Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For localities where this dataset is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year) are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, substantial population expansion in the top quartile of Australian localities is predicted, with the area expected to add 4,066 persons by 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a total increase of 27.8% over the 16 years.
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188 new dwellings have been approved in Kensington (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Kensington has registered a yearly average of approximately 37 new dwelling approvals, resulting in 188 homes overall throughout the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 3 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 1.7 new residents per year per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply and demand appear closely aligned, yielding balanced market conditions; however, recent figures show this metric has climbed to 4.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to increasing popularity and potential constraints on supply.
The construction of new homes carries an average value of $504,000, which highlights developer activity in the high-end segment focused on upscale housing. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $44.9 million have been logged during this financial year, indicating a high volume of local business development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kensington displays a similar per-capita volume of development, preserving a market balance that aligns with the wider metropolitan region. This remains below the national average, reflecting the established state of the local area and pointing to prospective planning constraints. Residential construction activity consists of 8.0% standalone homes and 92.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density projects provides more affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time home buyers. With a ratio of approximately 431 people per dwelling approval, Kensington represents a mature real estate market. Future forecasts indicate that Kensington will gain 4,060 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, which is likely to heighten buyer competition and support upward pressure on prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kensington (NSW), worth an estimated $806 million. A further 163 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.1 billion. 57 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Highly significant developments include the Meriton Green Square Epsom Road Development, The Kensington by TOGA, the Anson Group Anzac Parade Residential Development, and the UNSW G25 Education Building, with key details provided below for those of greatest local relevance.
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UNSW G25 Education Building
A 12-storey teaching and learning building for UNSW Sydney's Kensington campus, replacing the former G25 at-grade carpark on the eastern side of the upper campus. The project delivers approx. 19,567 sqm GFA of flexible classrooms, three large double-height teaching venues, informal student areas, and dry clinic and research space for the School of Psychology, along with upgraded public realm at Gate 11. State Significant Development approval was granted in early 2026 and construction is now underway, with excavation and piling works beginning mid-2026.Completion is targeted for 2028.
229 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development
A boutique mixed-use development featuring 16 luxury apartments and ground-floor retail spaces, located in the heart of Kensington Town Centre. The project involves demolition of existing structures, excavation, and construction of a modern building with 1,628 sqm net saleable area on a 506 sqm site with dual street frontages, opposite UNSW.
The Kensington by TOGA
A $180 million mixed-use development featuring 142 high-end apartments in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations across a 16-storey tower. Includes SoHo-style apartments, ground-floor retail spaces, and is located within 200m of the Kensington light rail stop. Incorporates affordable housing provisions and sustainable design elements such as energy-efficient systems and green spaces.
IGLU Student Village UNSW
A $228 million student accommodation complex with 1066 student beds across five buildings (up to 23 storeys) including UNSW university space, ancillary retail, new communal and publicly accessible open space, and basement car parking.
Anson Group Anzac Parade Residential Development
A $104 million mixed-use residential development featuring four buildings (4-9 storeys) with 197 apartments, a supermarket, retail spaces, and a two-level basement with 245 parking spaces. Six units are designated as affordable housing. Located in Kensington Town Centre, the project enhances urban living with modern amenities and community-focused design.
Green Square Town Centre
Green Square Town Centre is one of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, transforming a 278 hectare former industrial area in inner south Sydney into a high-density mixed-use precinct. When complete by 2030, it is planned to accommodate around 61,000 residents in approximately 33,000 dwellings and provide 21,000 to 22,000 jobs, just 3.5km from the Sydney CBD and 4km from Sydney Airport. The precinct holds a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating and includes the Green Square Library and Plaza, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the new Green Square Public School and Community Spaces, more than 40 parks, and one of Australia's largest urban stormwater recycling schemes servicing over 4,000 apartments.Stages 1 and 2 of the town centre, delivered by Mirvac (which acquired Landcom's interest in 2020), are complete with around 800 homes across eight buildings, including The Frederick, Portman on the Park, Portman House and seven Portman Street terraces finished through 2024. The final stages 3, 4 and 5 are now being assessed as State Significant Developments under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway, with around 1,825 additional homes proposed across nine buildings (511 build-to-rent, 800 build-to-sell apartments and 514 student accommodation units) at a combined development cost of about 1.23 billion dollars. Stage 3 (Sites 7, 17 and 18 at 960A Bourke Street, SSD-83899206) and Stages 4 and 5 (Sites 8 and 19 at 411 Botany Road, SSD-84322496) were on public exhibition in early 2026, with a mid-2026 construction start slated for the next stage. Public domain works include three new streets (Woolpack, Hinchcliffe and Barker Streets) and the Ngamuru Avenue connector.
Iglu Kingsford
A purpose-built 20-storey student accommodation tower housing 285 beds in studio and shared apartments, featuring communal landscaped courtyard, study areas, common facilities, and lower levels with commercial and retail tenancies catering to UNSW students.
One Global Gallery (formerly Eastlakes Live)
A $1 billion urban renewal project transforming the former Eastlakes Shopping Centre into a modern town centre. Stage 1 (The Grand Residences) is complete, featuring 133 luxury apartments and a retail precinct anchored by ALDI and Woolworths Metro. Stage 2, rebranded as One Global Gallery, is under construction and will deliver a 13,000sqm three-level retail and dining precinct with approximately 400 additional apartments and an 'eat street' dining destination.
8,885 residents of Kensington (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 9,136. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 15,820, about 108% 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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Kensington features a highly qualified labor force, with the technology sector being notably well-represented. The area has an unemployment rate of only 2.7% and experienced an estimated job growth rate of 2.4% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 8,885 working residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.4% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labor force participation matches the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 51.2% of residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Resident employment is primarily centered in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training industries. The area shows a particularly high concentration of workers in education & training, with staffing levels standing at 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, manufacturing has a smaller footprint, accounting for 2.7% of jobs compared to the regional average of 5.7%. The Census ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident points to a local supply of job opportunities that exceeds typical levels. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month period, employment rose by 2.4% while the overall workforce grew by 2.0%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This outpaced Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment experienced a minimal decline. The national employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Kensington. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local employment profile suggests that Kensington's employment could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this calculation is a basic extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population growth trends.
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Median household income in Kensington (NSW) is $2,117 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $946 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,337 a year against an average of $90,210. The average runs 50% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO data published for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Kensington SA2 recorded a median income of $60,337 and an average income of $90,210. These figures rank among the highest nationally, compared to median and average outcomes of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $66,564 for the median and $99,520 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Kensington around the 73rd percentile nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 32.2% of the local population (4,697 individuals), which closely tracks the wider region where 30.9% fall into this band. High levels of affluence are evident, with 32.9% of residents earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end local retail and service providers. Expensive housing costs absorb 19.1% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income at the 68th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kensington (NSW) had 4,310 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 72% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Kensington consisted of 20.5% houses and 79.6% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kensington stood at 24.6%, lagging behind the Sydney metropolitan average, with the remaining residences being held with a mortgage (19.0%) or occupied by tenants (56.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,800 was considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was logged at $500, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Kensington are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are substantially above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kensington (NSW) counted 4,310 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,325 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 59.7%, which includes 23.0% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 7.6% single parents. The remaining 40.3% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 30.6% and shared group households making up 9.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.0% of adults in Kensington (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 32.0% with a bachelor degree and 16.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,570 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 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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Qualifications in Kensington are significantly higher than broader averages, with 51.0% of the population aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to NSW at 32.2% and Australia at 30.4%. This educational profile leaves the suburb well-positioned for professional and knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 32.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational training accounts for 19.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (10.1%). Academic enrollment is notably high, with 39.2% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 21.9% enrolled in tertiary education, 6.3% attending primary school, and 4.5% undertaking secondary school education.
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Public transport in Kensington (NSW) reaches 51 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 13,100 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 0.7 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 reveals 51 operational transit stops in Kensington, comprising a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops are serviced by 30 separate routes, which together provide 13,075 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 119 meters from the closest transit point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 55%, followed by buses at 15%, and walking at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.7 per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 51.2%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit route frequency averages 1,867 daily trips across all services, which represents approximately 256 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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77.2% of residents in Kensington (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show exceptional outcomes throughout Kensington based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, with very low rates of common health issues across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 66% of the population (9,614 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the suburb were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.1% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.2% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.2% of the local population (1,494 people), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national comparative standings matching the broader population.
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47.7% of Kensington (NSW) residents were born overseas and 41.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.0%) and Australian (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kensington exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 41.1% of the population using a non-English language at home and 47.7% born overseas. Christianity represents the main religious affiliation, accounting for 43.7% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 3.6% of residents compared to the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%. Regarding parent countries of birth, the top ancestral lines represented are Other at 16.5%, English at 16.0%, and Australian at 14.6%. The demographic profile also reveals distinct representations of other backgrounds: Russian ancestry is overrepresented at 1.0% in Kensington (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish is at 1.0% (compared to 0.6%), and Greek represents 4.8% (compared to 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kensington (NSW) is 29, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 3 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.1% 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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Kensington has a median age of 29, which is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb has a larger proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 (31.8%) and fewer aged 5 - 14 (5.7%). The local concentration of 15 - 24 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since 2021, the median age has fallen by 3.3 years from 32 to 29, showing a shift toward younger residents. Key developments show the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 21.3% to 31.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 21.1% to 23.4%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 10.3% to 7.7%, while the 55 to 64 group fell from 8.5% to 6.3%. Future population projections for 2041 indicate demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow the most at 31%, adding 1,040 residents to reach a total of 4,450.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kensington (NSW)
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 9 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,809 at the 2021 Census → 14,590 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 (118021564). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.