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The median house price in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is $2.02m, with units at $850k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah has an estimated 17,682 residents, up from 16,200 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,482 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 257 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.3% of that increase. That puts 5,052 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is approximately 17,682 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,482 people (9.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 16,200 people. This shift is deduced from the estimated resident population of 17,669 reported by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 257 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 5,052 persons per square kilometer, placing the area within the top 10% of national locations evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting local land as a highly coveted resource.
The area's 9.1% growth since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (6.5%) and the state, positioning it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 85.3% of total population increases over recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions excluded from these statistics, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates segmented by age brackets derived from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth exceeding the national median is anticipated for these statistical areas, with the locality projected to gain 2,567 persons to 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a total rise of 14.4% over the 16 years.
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478 new dwellings have been approved in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah over the past five years, an average of 95 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 70 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 115, broadly in line with 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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Approximately 95 new dwellings have been approved annually in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah, yielding a total of 478 home approvals over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 106 during FY-26 so far. An average gain of 2 new residents per year for each built dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to robust demand that underpins property values, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $313,000. Furthermore, $16.5 million in commercial development approvals have been documented during the current financial year, indicating a moderate level of commercial building activity.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah records comparable per capita construction rates, keeping the market balanced in line with the wider metropolitan region, even though building activity has decelerated lately. Recent housing projects consist of 16.0% detached dwellings and 84.0% townhouses or apartments. This shift toward higher-density building projects offers reachable pathways to ownership and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock (which stands at 43.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land while meeting changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability demands. Recording approximately 626 people per dwelling approval, Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah shows a highly established market. Projecting forward, Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is anticipated to add 2,554 residents through to 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current rates of construction seem aligned with future requirements, encouraging stable market conditions without driving up price pressures.
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah, worth an estimated $522 million. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.4 billion. 18 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes have a profound effect on the performance of a locality. In total, 30 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on the area. Notable projects include St George Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3, the 324-330 Railway Parade Carlton Development, Horizon Hurstville, and the 19-23 Bembridge Street Carlton Development, with the subsequent list detailing those that are expected to be of greatest relevance.
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St George Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3
The $411 million St George Hospital Stage 3 redevelopment has reached a major milestone with the completion of the 9-storey Kensington Street Building (KSB) in February 2026. This centerpiece facility centralises outpatient, ambulatory, and community services, including pathology collection, day rehabilitation, and surgical services with refurbished operating theatres. It introduces new models of care such as the Rehabilitation Cognitive Transition Unit for brain injury recovery and a Behavioural Support Unit for dementia and delirium. The project also includes 151 basement car spaces, a new public forecourt, and the demolition of the Prince William Wing, with final landscaping and refurbishment of existing clinical spaces scheduled for completion by late 2026.
324-330 Railway Parade Carlton Development
Mixed use development including residential apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space. $8.4 million six-storey mixed-use development featuring 23 units (17 two-bedroom, 6 one-bedroom) plus ground floor commercial space. Located opposite Carlton train station with excellent transport connectivity. Development application approved by local council for comprehensive redevelopment of the site.
The Rise
The Rise offers a collection of beautifully crafted one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Kogarah, featuring open and light-filled spaces, gourmet kitchens with SMEG appliances, luxurious bathrooms, master bedrooms with en-suites, study spaces, sweeping views, a communal garden with BBQ, and ground-floor retail spaces. It includes 47 residential units and 3 commercial spaces, with three levels of basement parking and 12 storeys above ground.
Horizon Hurstville
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom apartments above a mixed-use residential and retail setting. The project is delivered by The One Collection with Masscon involvement and DKO Architecture design, with resident amenities including gym, sauna, meditation deck, games room, social lounge and landscaped courtyards. The precinct includes an operating Woolworths supermarket and the planned St Clair Lane retail laneway. Sales remain active and completion is expected in late 2026.
Kogarah Public School Upgrade
The Kogarah Public School upgrade involves constructing a new multipurpose hall, 24 new modern classrooms, outdoor spaces and play areas, a covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and removal of temporary classrooms. Construction is now underway: site establishment was completed in September 2025 including fencing, hoardings, site sheds and a temporary construction driveway from Princes Highway. The old COLA has been dismantled for reuse at another school, the toilet block and storage shed have been demolished, and detailed excavation, inground services and piling for the new building foundations are now in progress.Builder Stephen Edwards Constructions and architect Fulton Trotter are delivering the project for the NSW Government, with forecast completion in 2027.
Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation
Strategic urban renewal project transforming 7.6-hectare Kogarah North precinct from low-density residential to high-density mixed-use development. Endorsed by Georges River Council in November 2017, the strategy facilitates coordinated redevelopment with new planning controls allowing buildings up to 33 metres height. Multiple developments approved and under construction including several 10-12 storey residential buildings delivering improved public spaces, enhanced connectivity, and housing diversity as part of Kogarah Strategic Centre.
282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
19-23 Bembridge Street Carlton Development
Residential development project involving construction of new apartments and townhouses. Development includes landscaping and parking facilities for residents.
10,958 residents of Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah are employed, from a labour force of 11,225. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,603, about 77% 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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Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is characterized by a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth of 3.4% over the past year. As of March 2026, 10,958 local residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively typical (73.6% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records indicate that a high 41.2% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns must be factored in.
Resident employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical fields. However, professional & technical roles are underrepresented locally, making up 9.5% of jobs compared to 11.5% across the region. The sector's configuration as a primarily residential zone appears to limit local employment options, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population numbers. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 3.4% and the labor force grew by 3.5% over the 12 months to March 2026, leading to a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a slight drop in unemployment. The national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective demand patterns in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah suggests local jobs could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is $1,954 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $801 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,112 a year against an average of $67,476. 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 the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah SA2 is $56,112, with an average income of $67,476. These figures align closely with national averages, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $61,903 (median) and $74,440 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah reside around the 55th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 32.9% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (5,817 residents), matching the wider region where this same group accounts for 30.9%. High housing costs absorb 17.1% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income at the 60th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls within the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah had 5,757 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 51% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,305 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. 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 composition of housing in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah consisted of 43.4% houses and 56.6% other housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and miscellaneous dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro area where houses made up 55.9% and other dwellings accounted for 44.1%. The rate of home ownership in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah was higher than the Sydney metro level, standing at 31.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.5%) or rented (38.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,305 was below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $450 compared to the Sydney metro median of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah counted 5,757 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,284 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of households at 73.5%, consisting of couples with children at 36.4%, couples without children at 23.9%, and single parent families at 11.4%. The remaining 26.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 22.3% and group households making up 4.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the average for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.5% of adults in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah hold a university qualification, including 25.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,375 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,114 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university qualification levels (38.5% of residents aged 15+) tracking above the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, highlighting the local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (15.0%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 29.6% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This comprises 8.1% in primary schools, 7.8% in tertiary programs, and 7.0% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah reaches 72 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 data shows 72 active stops operating in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These transit points are serviced by 12 distinct routes, which together accommodate 2,521 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents generally residing 173 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mainly residential, the majority of working residents travel outward, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 66%, followed by trains at 23% and walking at 5%.
Car ownership averages 1.1 per household. A high 41.2% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Service frequency averages 360 runs per day across all transit routes, which translates to approximately 35 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.3% of residents in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Data on health outcomes shows excellent performance across Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which indicates very low occurrences of common health issues across all age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the total population (~9,300 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the region were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 5.1% of the population, respectively, while 77.3% of residents reported having no medical ailments at all, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.4% of the population (3,248 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health indicators among older residents are highly positive, though they rank lower nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.7% of Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah residents were born overseas and 59.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (16.8%) and Australian (11.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah ranks among the most culturally diverse localities nationwide, with 50.7% of residents born overseas and 59.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah, practiced by 53.0% of the population. However, the most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 8.0% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah are Other at 20.0%, Chinese at 16.8% (which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%), and Australian at 11.0% (which is notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%).
Additionally, there are distinct variations in the representation of other backgrounds: Greek ancestry is highly overrepresented at 9.2% of the Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah population (compared to 1.9% regionally), Macedonian at 3.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Lebanese at 3.6% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is 38. 31.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is similar to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah features a higher share of residents aged 55 - 64 (12.4%) but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (8.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 16.1% to 17.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.2% to 13.5%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age bracket declined from 10.5% to 8.8%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.7% to 11.4%. By 2041, Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is expected to experience significant shifts in its age structure. The 75 to 84 group is projected to lead this demographic change, growing by 57% (562 people) to reach 1,553 from 990. The aging trend is pronounced, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 60% of the projected growth, whereas the population in the 35 to 44 age bracket is expected to decline by 83.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah
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 | Feb 2026 6 months ago all 6 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 Feb 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 257 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,200 at the 2021 Census → 17,682 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 (119041379). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.