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The median house price in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra is $1.39m, with units at $895k. House values have moved 1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Kiama Downs - Minnamurra has an estimated 5,925 residents, down from 6,063 at the 2021 Census — a change of 138 people, or 2.3%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 816 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 in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra stands at roughly 5,925 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a contraction of 138 individuals (2.3%) from the 6,063 residents counted during the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,923 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 7 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density sits at 816 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch. Inflow from overseas migration formed the primary demographic driver recently, accounting for approximately 63.2% of all population additions across recent periods.
SA2 geographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where localities lack coverage under these datasets, NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 with a 2021 base year is applied. Corresponding cohort-specific trajectories spanning 2032 to 2041 are integrated across all territories. Looking ahead, population trajectory for the community is anticipated to match the lower quartile of nationwide regional districts, with projections indicating an expansion of 184 persons by 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 3.1% across the 16 years.
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91 new dwellings have been approved in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 planning consents in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra have averaged approximately 18 properties annually, totaling 91 dwellings sanctioned across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Alongside historical demographic declines, this pace of building activity has provided sufficient volume relative to demand, offering favorable conditions for purchasers. Concurrently, average construction values for new residences reach $604,000, signaling an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium residential construction. Compared against Rest of NSW, building volumes within Kiama Downs - Minnamurra lag substantially (standing 64.0% below regional levels on a per-capita basis).
This constrained additions pipeline generally bolsters demand and price performance for existing stock. Output also trails national numbers, pointing to mature local conditions and prospective land availability bottlenecks. Free-standing houses constitute 72.0% of recent construction while attached formats represent 28.0%, preserving traditional low-density neighborhood appeal tailored toward space-oriented family buyers. This breakdown marks a distinct pivot from established housing stock (presently 92.0% houses), driven by scarce development allotments, evolving buyer lifestyle preferences, and housing affordability priorities. A ratio of approximately 307 people per dwelling approval further underlines the low-density profile of Kiama Downs - Minnamurra. Forecast models indicate that Kiama Downs - Minnamurra will gain 182 residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly assessment from AreaSearch). Under prevailing construction cadences, upcoming dwelling supply is positioned to readily satisfy prospective demand, sustaining healthy market conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion above current baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kiama Downs - Minnamurra
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Kiama Downs - Minnamurra. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.8 billion. 30 are already under construction and 50 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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Strategic planning policies, major civil undertakings, and infrastructure upgrades serve as principal catalysts shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified 3 distinct initiatives expected to influence the local district. Major developments include the Bombo Precinct, the Akuna Street Mixed-Use Development, the Shoalhaven Street Precinct, along with the New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services, with key details on priority projects outlined below.
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Bombo Quarry Precinct
The Bombo Quarry Precinct project involves transforming the state-significant quarry site into a sustainable new precinct featuring up to 2,000 residences including apartments, townhouses, and medium-to-low density housing with affordable options, along with commercial spaces, public open parklands, and pedestrian links.
New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services
A major health infrastructure project delivering a new multi-storey greenfield hospital at Dunmore. Key features include an expanded emergency department with a rooftop helipad, specialized elective surgery theatres, mental health inpatient units, and comprehensive outpatient services alongside regional network upgrades.
Akuna Street Mixed-Use Development
A major mixed-use State Significant Development in central Kiama, comprising 82 shop-top housing units, retail premises including one supermarket (Aldi tipped), food and drink premises, and over 200 basement car parking spaces. The $66 million development by Level 33 Property Development occupies the largest redevelopment parcel in Kiama's town centre. After the Southern Regional Planning Panel rejected the original proposal as too bulky and tall, Level 33 withdrew its Land and Environment Court case and engaged the NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).The project was declared a State Significant Development by the NSW Government in late December 2025, permitting up to 8 storeys and bypassing local council height controls of 6 storeys. A formal public exhibition period under the SSD pathway is expected in 2026. Heritage retention of the existing listed house and new public laneways through to Terralong Street remain part of the proposal. Kiama Council and the local community continue to advocate for a scale consistent with local planning controls.
Shoalhaven Street Precinct
A 2-hectare Council-owned site in the heart of Kiama comprising the former Works Depot and the adjoining Big River site, spanning frontages to both Shoalhaven Street and Belvedere Street. The NSW Government has finalised the State Significant Rezoning of the site from industrial to residential, enabling delivery of up to 378 new homes with a minimum of 10 percent affordable housing, at a maximum building height of 22m (six storeys). The rezoning also de-lists the heritage-listed former gasworks and removes the site from the Smith Farm Heritage Conservation Area.Council will prepare a site-specific Development Control Plan ahead of future development applications, with public open space to be delivered as part of the development. The site is close to Kiama town centre and railway station.
New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services
A $828.9 million regional acute healthcare facility serving the Illawarra region, featuring a 7-storey building with an expanded emergency department, elective surgical center, mental health unit, rooftop helipad, and acute medical services.
South Kiama Urban Release Area
A 40-hectare masterplanned urban release area for approximately 380 residential lots to be delivered over stages. Stage 1 includes 81 residential lots, a local park, and riparian corridor regeneration. The Development Control Plan was adopted February 2025, and the Stage 1 DA was approved by Council on 16 December 2025. The developer has secured an approximate $30 million Planning Agreement for infrastructure delivery.
Illawarra-Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan
The 20-year strategic blueprint for the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's transport network, released in draft form in December 2025. The Draft SRITP proposes more than 45 initiatives spanning roads, public transport, active transport, freight and land-use integration to support significant population and economic growth. Public consultation closed February 2026 and the final plan is being prepared. Key priorities include improved public transport connectivity, safer roads, better freight access, and stronger links between housing, employment and essential services across the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven local government areas.
Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina
Luxury harbourfront hotel featuring 179 contemporary rooms, serviced apartments, function facilities including the Marina Ballroom, cafe, restaurant, bar, and a resort-style pool as part of the coastal masterplan.
3,149 residents of Kiama Downs - Minnamurra are employed, from a labour force of 3,222. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,668, about 79% 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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Kiama Downs - Minnamurra boasts a highly educated labor pool with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 2.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year. As of March 2026, 3,149 residents are employed while the local unemployment rate sits at 1.8% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation stands at 65.7% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data indicates that a substantial 32.2% of residents work from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Leading industry sectors among resident workers consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, along with construction. Notably, local representation in education & training is distinct, recording a concentration 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.6% of the workforce locally compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. Comparing the Census tally of local jobs against the resident workforce suggests that local employment capacity remains comparatively restricted. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026 shows job numbers expanding by 2.4% against a 2.6% increase in the total workforce, which nudged the local jobless rate upward by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW witnessed a 0.9% drop in total employment, a 0.4% contraction in labor supply, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking forward, national occupational projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide perspective on local labor market trends. When these five-year and ten-year nationwide models are mapped onto local industry concentrations, five-year and ten-year local job numbers are projected to increase by 6.6% and 13.7%, aligning with broad national forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral differences exist (note that this weighting approach serves illustrative needs and excludes specific local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra is $2,053 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $867 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,140 a year against an average of $78,826. The average runs 43% 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Kiama Downs - Minnamurra SA2 rank at upper tiers nationally, exhibiting a median level of $55,140 and an average figure of $78,826. These outcomes noticeably exceed Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled earnings reach approximately $60,830 for the median and $86,961 for the average as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census records, personal, family, and household earnings align near the 64th percentile nationwide.
The dominant income bracket captures 31.6% of residents (1,872 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 29.9%. Residents preserve 86.8% of their earnings once housing overheads are deducted, demonstrating robust disposable capacity and positioning the locality within the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kiama Downs - Minnamurra had 2,100 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. 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 findings, residential property in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra consists of 91.5% standalone houses alongside 8.5% alternative dwelling styles (including semi-detached properties, units, and other housing categories), whereas Regional NSW registers 82.6% standalone houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Outright property ownership in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra is particularly elevated at 48.1%, well above regional standards, with remaining homes split between mortgaged properties (38.5%) and rental accommodation (13.4%). Monthly mortgage payments locally reflect a median of $2,300, while median weekly rent reaches $490, both considerably exceeding Regional NSW equivalents of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, local repayment commitments also outpace the Australian median mortgage figure of $1,863 and the median rent benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kiama Downs - Minnamurra counted 2,100 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family structures constitute 81.7% of all local domestic arrangements, comprising two-parent households with children (37.5%), couples without children (34.9%), and single parent households (8.9%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 18.3%, consisting of single-occupant households (17.1%) and shared group housing (1.3%). Typical household occupancy is 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.4 recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.8% of adults in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 6.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 27.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 464 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,077 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 and professional qualifications across Kiama Downs - Minnamurra significantly outpace surrounding standards, with 30.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, compared against 19.9% across the SA3 area and 21.3% in Rest of NSW. Such elevated academic depth supports local alignment with professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the highest proportion at 20.1%, with postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational and technical education is likewise widespread, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, broken down into advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificate accreditations (27.1%).
Engagement with the education sector is pronounced throughout the community, with 28.7% of the populace currently pursuing formal studies. This cohort comprises 10.0% attending primary school, 8.4% in secondary schooling, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra reaches 96 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 networks in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra include 96 operational stops providing bus and rail services. Across these boarding points, 15 distinct routes provide an aggregate volume of 1,498 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is exceptionally strong, with typical walking distances of 102 meters to the nearest transit facility. Reflecting the area's residential orientation, passenger travel is largely outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 96% of trips. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.8 vehicles, above broader regional rates. Additionally, 32.2% of residents carried out their employment from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 214 trips per day across all available lines, representing approximately 15 weekly departures for each designated boarding location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.0% of residents in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness indicators reflect exceptional overall health conditions throughout Kiama Downs - Minnamurra, highlighted by minimal prevalence of standard chronic illnesses across every demographic bracket. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is substantial, encompassing approximately 58% of the local community (~3,460 people), which outstrips the 51.9% proportion observed throughout Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses reported locally, affecting 9.3 and 7.9% of the population, respectively, while 68.0% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, exceeding the 63.3% recorded for Regional NSW.
Health measures among the working-age demographic track regional norms. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 26.9% of local residents (1,595 people), higher than the 23.3% regional benchmark, and this older group demonstrates particularly strong health outcomes that align favorably with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kiama Downs - Minnamurra is largely Australian-born, at 87.1% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity across Kiama Downs - Minnamurra register below typical levels, with Australian-born residents accounting for 87.1% of the population, 92.6% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.0% speaking solely English in their residences. Regarding religious affiliation, Christianity is the dominant faith, observed by 53.8% of community members in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra compared to 55.9% throughout Regional NSW. Assessing parental heritage, English ancestry forms the largest demographic cohort in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra at 32.1%, followed by Australian at 29.1%, and Scottish at 10.0%. Specific cultural variations are also evident relative to broader regional trends, with Macedonian heritage recording a higher presence at 0.4% locally (vs 0.4% regionally), Irish ancestry representing 9.8% (vs 8.8%), and Maltese background encompassing 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kiama Downs - Minnamurra is 44. 20.0% 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 age distribution of Kiama Downs - Minnamurra aligns closely with wider Regional NSW metrics, showing a maximum divergence of 6.1 percentage points across cohorts. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 44, matching the 2021 Census outcome, standing 1 year older than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census, and exceeding the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the proportion of retirees and older adults (65+) has risen from 22.2% to an estimated 26.9%. Through 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected across the 25 - 44 age category, adding 131 residents (13%) to reach 1,167.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kiama Downs - Minnamurra
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,063 at the 2021 Census → 5,925 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 (107031139). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.