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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Kingsford is $2.88m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 1.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Kingsford has an estimated 17,018 residents, up from 13,605 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,413 people, or 25.1%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 97.6% of that increase. That puts 8,467 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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Kingsford records a population of approximately 17,018 as of Aug 2026 according to research conducted by AreaSearch. In comparison with the 13,605 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 3,413 people (25.1%). Calculations draw upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,013 for June 2025 alongside 74 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. This headcount results in a residential density of 8,466 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% of nationally reviewed locations by AreaSearch and underlining the intense demand for local real estate.
Outpacing both the broader state rate of 7.3% and the wider SA4 region, Kingsford's 25.1% population increase since the 2021 census establishes it as an area pacesetter. Inbound international migration served as the core growth engine, generating around 97.6% of recent population additions. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for every SA2. Where locations lack coverage in that series, SA2 modelling released by the NSW State Government in 2022 from a 2021 baseline is adopted instead. Aggregated cohort rates across age brackets from these releases are similarly incorporated across all geographies spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic forecasts indicate expansion tracking above the national median for Australian statistical areas, with Kingsford expected to add 2,857 persons by 2041 based on the newest annual ERP figures, translating into an overall 16-year increase of 16.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
121 new dwellings have been approved in Kingsford over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 29% 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 in Kingsford have proceeded at an annual pace of roughly 24 new homes, totaling 121 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the suburb absorbed an average of 16.3 incoming residents per year for each newly constructed home. This pronounced supply-demand imbalance typically spurs competitive bidding and upward price momentum, with newly created residences carrying an average construction value of $460,000. In addition, the current financial year has recorded $13.7 million in approved commercial projects, signaling an orderly pipeline of non-residential development.
Per capita building activity in Kingsford stands at roughly 57% of the level observed across Greater Sydney, positioning the locality in the 15th percentile across the country. Such constrained development reduces available stock for incoming purchasers while heightening demand for established properties. This subdued building volume also tracks below nationwide figures, indicative of an established urban environment facing potential site limitations. Approvals comprise 29.0% separate houses alongside 71.0% multi-unit and attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing provides cost-effective entry points suited to investors, first-time purchasers, and downsizers. Meanwhile, a metric of roughly 1085 people per dwelling approval underscores the mature nature of the local market. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Kingsford is forecast to absorb 2,852 additional residents through 2041. If prevailing construction rates persist, the delivery of new dwellings could fall short of demographic growth, creating tighter market conditions and upward pressure on property prices.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingsford, worth an estimated $1.57 billion. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36 billion. 36 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 outcomes and development trajectory are heavily shaped by civil works, major development schemes, and municipal planning strategies. AreaSearch has pinpointed 37 active projects holding direct relevance for the district. Significant works include Mixed Use Development Kingsford, Bundock Street Housing Redevelopment Project, 87-91 Middle Street Boarding House, and 273 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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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.
Kingsford Green
A high-quality mixed-use urban renewal project comprising three towers (9 to 14 storeys) atop a shared podium. The development features 656 student accommodation beds, ground-floor retail, and integrated community facilities. It includes the revitalisation of the Kingsford Church of Christ with a new multi-purpose auditorium and cafe, while providing improved pedestrian links to the Juniors Kingsford Light Rail station.
87-91 Middle Street Boarding House
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 3-storey boarding house comprising 70 boarding rooms, managers room, communal areas, basement car parking, landscaping, and associated works.
Bundock Street Housing Redevelopment
A 62-dwelling architecturally designed residential development on approximately 2.7 ha within Randwick Barracks, providing quality housing for Defence members and their families. Bounded by Bundock Street, Canberra Avenue, Hendy Avenue, and extensions of Gumara Street and Felicity Place, the project includes site remediation (PFAS and contamination), traffic management improvements, heritage management, and biodiversity protection measures. The project has been referred to DCCEEW for EPBC Act assessment, with a subsequent PWC submission planned. Construction could commence from mid-to-late 2025 pending approvals.
UNSW Health Translation Hub
The $600 million UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH) is a 15-storey, 35,600 square metre facility designed to integrate clinical education, research, and health services. Officially opened in November 2025 by the NSW Premier, the hub serves as a centerpiece of the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct. It features direct skybridge connections to the Sydney Children's Hospital and the Wallace Wurth Building, fostering collaboration between UNSW Sydney, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, and industry partners like The George Institute.The building is the first in NSW to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating under the new scheme, featuring a high-performance facade that reduces solar radiation by 60%.
Sydney Children's Hospital Stage 1 & Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre
A $658 million redevelopment known as the Bilima Building, featuring a new 12-storey structure that integrates the Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The facility provides 200 beds, an expanded emergency department, a neurosciences centre, and Australia's first integrated paediatric cancer research and clinical care hub. Designed with a biophilic approach, it includes over 3,000 square metres of green space and advanced laboratory facilities.
273 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a part 5 and part 16 storey mixed-use development with two tower elements comprising ground and first floor commercial with boarding house above comprising 142 boarding rooms and a Manager's room, two levels of basement car parking, landscaping and associated works. The project involves student accommodation with retail and commercial spaces.
502-516 Anzac Parade Residential Development
The site at 502-516 Anzac Parade and 1 Meeks Street was sold to a specialist residential accommodation developer and investment manager. With flexible E2 Commercial Centre zoning, a gross floor area potential of up to 8,500 sqm, FSR up to 4.4:1, and a 31m height limit, the strategic site is envisioned for student accommodation, build-to-rent or build-to-sell apartments with ground-floor retail and potential for a metro-style supermarket.
9,710 residents of Kingsford are employed, from a labour force of 10,108. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 65.5%. 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 13,270, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Kingsford is characterised by advanced educational credentials, with notable clustering in the tech sector, a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, and an annual employment increase estimated at 1.6%. March 2026 data shows 9,710 employed residents, with the jobless rate sitting 0.2% under the 4.1% mark reported for Greater Sydney, though labour force participation lags regional benchmarks at 65.5% versus 68.9%. Census records further reveal that 45.6% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Resident employment centers heavily around professional & technical roles, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The local talent pool demonstrates a pronounced orientation toward education & training, representing 1.6 times the sector concentration found regionally. In contrast, manufacturing captures a smaller share of workers at 2.6%, well beneath the 5.7% regional benchmark. Comparing the Census tally of local jobs to total resident workers suggests that this largely residential enclave provides relatively limited internal workplace capacity. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, local jobs expanded by 1.6% alongside a 2.0% increase in the total labour force, lifting local unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed 1.9%, labour participation grew 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Strategic direction on future labour requirements is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year models have been cross-referenced with Kingsford's local industry profile. While nationwide employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories diverge widely by sector. Calibrating Kingsford's sectoral baseline against these national outlooks projects local job numbers to grow by 7.2% across five years and 14.5% over ten years (noting this calculation represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation rather than a local demographic forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingsford is $1,895 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $844 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,360 a year against an average of $77,167. The average runs 45% 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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates elevated personal earnings in the Kingsford SA2 relative to national benchmarks, with the median earning level registering at $53,360 and the mean standing at $77,167. These earnings compare with Greater Sydney metrics of $60,817 for median income and $83,003 for average income. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, contemporary projections adjust to roughly $58,867 (median) and $85,131 (average) as of March 2026. Across national income percentiles, Census measures for personal, family, and household earnings align around the 58th percentile.
Distribution metrics show that 28.4% of residents (4,833 people) sit in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring metropolitan trends where 30.9% occupy this band. Accommodation commitments absorb 20.5% of gross earnings; nonetheless, solid aggregate compensation maintains local disposable income at the 53rd percentile, while the SEIFA index places the community in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingsford had 5,112 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 50% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $475 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census shows that Kingsford's housing stock was divided between 36.3% detached houses and 63.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting with the wider Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership mirrored metropolitan trends at 27.7%, while 20.3% of homes carried an active mortgage and 52.0% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $3,000 exceeded the metropolitan benchmark of $2,427, while typical weekly rent payments were $475 compared to $470 across Sydney metro. Against national figures, local mortgage costs stand significantly above the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain well above the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingsford counted 5,112 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,394 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 59.9%, comprising 28.4% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent households. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 40.1%, with 27.6% living as single-person households and 12.5% in shared group accommodation. The typical local household averages 2.5 people, slightly below the 2.7 registered across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.7% of adults in Kingsford hold a university qualification, including 29.7% with a bachelor degree and 17.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 10.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Formal qualifications across Kingsford track well above broader standards, as 49.7% of the population aged 15+ holds tertiary degree credentials, compared against 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This concentration of advanced qualifications underpins the area's strong alignment with the knowledge economy. The credential mix is led by bachelor degrees at 29.7%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 17.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 20.3% of attainment among individuals aged 15+, comprising 10.9% at the certificate level and 9.4% holding advanced diplomas. Engagement in structured education is widespread, with 37.0% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 16.2% undertaking tertiary studies, 7.2% attending primary schools, and 6.1% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kingsford reaches 67 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 9,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 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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Public transport connectivity in Kingsford includes 67 dedicated stops covering both bus and lightrail networks. These facilities are served across 47 routes that combine to deliver 9,038 scheduled weekly departures. Commuter access is rated as top-tier, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 126 meters. As an outward-commuting residential population, 58% of journeys are made by private car, with 15% utilising buses and 11% commuting on foot. Household vehicle ownership stands at 0.7 per dwelling, trailing metropolitan averages, while 45.6% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census (under potential pandemic restrictions).
Scheduled transit across all operating lines averages 1,291 daily trips, translating to approximately 134 weekly services per individual boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.4% of residents in Kingsford report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Kingsford demonstrates strong public health metrics based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease occurrences, with minimal prevalence of widespread conditions across all age cohorts. Furthermore, private healthcare adoption is substantial, encompassing roughly 57% of all inhabitants (~9,700 people), compared with 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported health concerns, affecting 5.7% and 5.9% of the local populace, respectively, whereas 78.4% of residents reported no chronic health diagnoses, outpacing the 74.6% benchmark for Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over account for 10.2% of the community (1,740 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%.
Older residents maintain robust health profiles, recording national outcomes that align consistently with broader community trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.4% of Kingsford residents were born overseas and 46.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (16.7%) and English (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The demographic profile of Kingsford displays pronounced multicultural characteristics, with 51.4% of residents born abroad and 46.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, encompassing 46.8% of the local populace. The area also features a distinctive concentration of Jewish residents, who make up 3.6% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestry classifications in Kingsford are Other at 16.9%, Chinese at 16.7% (notably above the 8.4% regional proportion), and English at 14.1%. Other specific cultural backgrounds also show heightened local representation, including Greek heritage at 7.3% (against 1.9% regionally), French at 1.1% (versus 0.5%), and Russian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingsford is 29, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.7% 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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Kingsford is defined by a youthful, largely pre-family demographic. Based on August 2026 revisions, adults aged 25 - 44 represent 37.9% of the community, exceeding the 31.4% recorded across Greater Sydney, whereas mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 account for 15.2% against a regional benchmark of 22.6%. The median age is estimated at 29 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, declining from 33 at the 2021 Census, sitting 8 years beneath the Greater Sydney median of 37 and well under the national figure of 38 from that same Census.
The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred in the mature and early retiree bracket, which decreased from 21.0% to an estimated 15.2%. Specifically, children aged 5 to 14 dropped from 9.4% to an estimated 6.3%, while youths aged 15 to 24 surged from 17.4% to 27.3% without a corresponding influx in early childhood brackets. Looking forward to 2041, senior residents (65+) are projected to experience the greatest numeric growth, climbing by 839 (48%) to reach 2,580.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingsford
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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
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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 | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 15 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 — 74 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,605 at the 2021 Census → 17,018 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 (118021565). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.