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The median house price in Lambton - New Lambton is $1.30m, with units at $780k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Lambton - New Lambton has an estimated 17,919 residents, up from 17,343 at the 2021 Census — a change of 576 people, or 3.3%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 117 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,699 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Lambton - New Lambton stands at approximately 17,919 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 576 people (3.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 17,343 people. Such movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,852 alongside 117 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Consequently, population density sits at 1,698 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the district's 3.3% post-census uptick trails the Rest of NSW (5.1%) by only 1.8 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying momentum.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.6% of recent demographic expansion. Projections published in 2024 (anchored to 2022) by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 modeling from 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) wherever gaps exist. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. In line with broader demographic patterns, the locality is tracking within the lower quartile of regional Australian territories, with projections indicating an addition of 313 persons to 2041 under current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall rise of 1.4% across the 16 years.
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290 new dwellings have been approved in Lambton - New Lambton over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% 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 planning permits in Lambton - New Lambton average roughly 58 dwellings each year, totaling 290 homes authorized across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx of 1.9 new residents annually for every newly sanctioned dwelling throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply matches demand closely, fostering steady property conditions. Newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $507,000, marginally exceeding regional figures to reflect a focus on premium residential projects. Concurrently, commercial building consents amounted to $7.2 million this financial year, underscoring modest activity in the commercial space.
When measured against the Rest of NSW, building volume per capita across Lambton - New Lambton reaches approximately 64%, placing it at the 53rd percentile among all assessed Australian localities. This subdued pace relative to national averages reflects the established nature of the neighborhood and points to prospective land-use constraints. Recent residential development is split between 53.0% standalone houses and 47.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments, introducing diverse medium-density alternatives across various price points ranging from traditional family options to budget-friendly formats. This trend contrasts with the existing built environment (where houses make up 79.0%), highlighting restricted greenfield opportunities alongside shifting buyer preferences and affordability considerations. Generating one residential approval per 269 people, the precinct exhibits low-density development metrics. According to the latest quarterly analysis by AreaSearch, Lambton - New Lambton is slated to welcome 246 residents by 2041. Supported by prevailing building pipelines, incoming housing stock appears well-positioned to satisfy future requirements, establishing positive buyer conditions and potentially unlocking development outcomes ahead of current baseline estimates.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lambton - New Lambton, worth an estimated $1.93 billion. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.8 billion. 21 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, commercial schemes, and major planning initiatives exert significant influence on surrounding property markets. A total of 24 distinct initiatives have been highlighted by AreaSearch as having a probable local effect. Prominent works include the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC), the Lambton Park Master Plan, and the Wests Group Townhouse Development, with principal schemes outlined below.
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John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialized care units. Construction is advancing rapidly toward completion in 2026, followed by operational commissioning and subsequent refurbishment works.
Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, childrens playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
Hunter Park Precinct
A transformative 30-year urban renewal program covering 313 hectares, with an initial 63-hectare focus at Hunter Park. The project aims to deliver up to 20,000 new homes and 15,000 jobs, centering on a world-class sports and entertainment precinct. Key features include a new multi-purpose arena to replace the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, significant public open spaces, and a mixed-use town centre near Broadmeadow Station.
Wests Group Townhouse Development
A residential development proposing to demolish four existing homes and construct 10 two-storey townhouses to provide modern housing options in the established New Lambton area. The development aims to deliver contemporary family accommodation in a sought-after location close to amenities and transport links.
Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Scentre Group is progressing plans for a significant mixed-use redevelopment of the Westfield Kotara site to create a 'town centre of the future.' The project involves integrating high-density residential housing with the established retail hub, utilizing approximately 60% of existing land currently used for car parks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to deliver over 16,000 dwellings across several Westfield destinations by leveraging strategic masterplanning. The redevelopment aims to enhance community connectivity by adding a substantial residential component near transport and shopping infrastructure.
9,949 residents of Lambton - New Lambton are employed, from a labour force of 10,231. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 69.3%. 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. 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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Lambton - New Lambton possesses a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation across essential industries and an unemployment rate sitting at only 2.8%. There are 9,949 working residents recorded as of March 2026, keeping joblessness 1.3% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Concurrently, labor participation remains exceptionally robust at 69.3%, compared with 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records also indicate that 29.9% of employed persons were based at home, though these metrics coincide with Covid-19 restrictions. Local workforce engagement is heavily concentrated within health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The region exhibits notable industry clustering in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment proportion 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.3% of jobs, in contrast to 5.3% regionally. With a ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident as of the Census, the area delivers an above-average volume of local employment. Analysis of ABS and SALM indicators by AreaSearch shows that the local workforce shrank by 0.4% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 1.2%, pushing unemployment upward by 0.8 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, job counts dropped by 0.9%, the labor pool diminished by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Broader trends can also be inferred from Jobs and Skills Australia national industry forecasts released Mar-26. When applied to the area's specific sectoral structure over five and ten-year horizons, these figures provide useful perspective. Against broader Australian projections of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, local employment is modeled to rise by 7.2% across five years and 14.8% across ten years, subject to varying industry trajectories (noting this is an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic adjustments).
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Median household income in Lambton - New Lambton is $1,863 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $907 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,605 a year against an average of $76,834. 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 ATO postcode statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, individual taxpayers in the Lambton - New Lambton SA2 generate a median earnings figure of $59,605 and an average of $76,834. These figures rank prominently on a national scale, surpassing Regional NSW medians of $52,390 and averages of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated median earnings to $65,756 and average earnings to $84,763 as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual brackets in the 2021 Census, earnings sit near the 62nd percentile across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings tier encompasses 28.3% of local earners (5,071 individuals), aligning with the 29.9% recorded across the broader region. Housing expenditures account for 15.5% of total income, with strong baseline remuneration supporting a disposable income standing at the 58th percentile and placing the precinct in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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Lambton - New Lambton had 6,787 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 8% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,119 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that housing stock in Lambton - New Lambton is divided between 78.9% detached houses and 21.2% alternative residential formats such as apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other formats across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 34.9% of homes, trailing regional averages, while mortgaged residences stood at 34.1% and rental accommodations represented 31.1%. Monthly mortgage obligations averaged a median of $2,119 and weekly rental costs were $390, both considerably higher than Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. On a national level, repayments in Lambton - New Lambton materially outpace the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and the national rent median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lambton - New Lambton counted 6,787 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 67.2%, including 30.6% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent households. The remaining 32.8% consists of non-family living structures, where single occupant residences account for 28.6% and shared group homes make up 4.2%. The median occupancy rate of 2.4 people per household mirrors the benchmark for Regional NSW.
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34.8% of adults in Lambton - New Lambton hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,288 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,080 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Qualifications among residents aged 15+ in Lambton - New Lambton substantially exceed surrounding regional standards, with 34.8% holding higher education degrees compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% across the broader SA4 region. This high concentration of qualifications provides a solid foundation for professional and knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degree holders account for 23.3%, postgraduate award holders make up 8.1%, and graduate diploma recipients represent 3.4%. Technical and trade credentials are also widely held, with vocational qualifications attained by 32.6% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (22.0%).
Enrolment rates are elevated throughout the community, with 31.0% of the population engaged in formal study. This cohort comprises 10.1% attending primary schools, 8.6% in secondary institutions, and 6.5% undertaking tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Lambton - New Lambton reaches 173 stops on 83 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Local transit analysis identifies 173 active transport stops across Lambton - New Lambton covering both rail and bus networks. These boarding locations are connected by 83 separate routes, generating 3,679 passenger services each week. Access to connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 138 meters. Being a heavily residential community, outward travel is common, and private vehicles account for 90% of journey modes. Household motor vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 29.9% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 525 daily trips across the transit network, representing roughly 21 weekly departures per stop. The corresponding graphic highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the area's central coordinates.
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65.7% of residents in Lambton - New Lambton report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Lambton - New Lambton reflect generally favorable results, with AreaSearch evaluations of general mortality and illness incidence largely tracking Australian benchmarks. The incidence of common ailments is moderate within the broader populace, although higher rates occur among senior and vulnerable groups. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is substantial, encompassing approximately 57% of residents (~10,213 people), outpacing the 51.9% level recorded across Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, reported by 10.5 and 8.7% of the community, respectively, while 65.7% of residents stated they had no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts record higher-than-average rates of chronic illnesses. Citizens aged 65 and over make up 18.3% of the populace (3,275 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%. Overall health indices for older demographics present notable complexities, ranking somewhat below broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lambton - New Lambton is largely Australian-born, at 87.0% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (28.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Indicators of cultural diversity in Lambton - New Lambton are comparatively low, with Australian-born residents accounting for 87.0% of the populace, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 91.3% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 51.4% of residents in Lambton - New Lambton, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported across Lambton - New Lambton are English (30.2%), Australian (28.1%), and Irish (9.8%). In addition, specific European backgrounds exhibit higher concentration than usual: Macedonian heritage represents 1.2% locally (versus 0.4% regionally), Welsh accounts for 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Polish constitutes 0.9% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lambton - New Lambton is 40. 26.0% 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 Lambton - New Lambton aligns closely with Regional NSW across key cohorts, with the most pronounced variance across the four broad groups standing at 5.1 percentage points. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 3 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 27.2% to an estimated 25.4%. The most substantial demographic increase through to 2041 is expected in the 25 - 44 age category, projected to add 569 residents (12%) to reach 5,144, whereas cohorts comprising mature adults, young retirees, children, and young adults are forecast to decrease.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lambton - New Lambton
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 7 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 — 117 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,343 at the 2021 Census → 17,919 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 (111031225). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.