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The median house price in Lambton - New Lambton is $1.26m, with units at $780k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Lambton - New Lambton has an estimated 17,907 residents, up from 17,343 at the 2021 Census — a change of 564 people, or 3.3%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,697 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Lambton - New Lambton is approximately 17,907 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 564 individuals (3.3%) from the 17,343 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 17,852 from June 2025 alongside 112 validated new addresses identified since the census. The local population density stands at 1,697 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds typical figures recorded across the country. The 3.3% post-census growth rate is within 1.6 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), indicating strong demographic momentum.
The primary catalyst for this growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 67.6% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For locations where this dataset is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are also projected for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic movements, growth is projected to align with the lower quartile of non-metropolitan areas nationwide, with the local population expected to rise by 309 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a long-term increase of 1.4% over the 16 years.
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282 new dwellings have been approved in Lambton - New Lambton over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 73, running ahead of 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 56 residential building approvals are granted annually in Lambton - New Lambton, totaling 282 dwelling approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 67 during FY-26 so far. An average influx of 2 residents per year for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25 indicates a well-balanced supply and demand dynamic, fostering stable market conditions. Newly constructed properties carry an average building cost of $393,000. Furthermore, $7.2 million in commercial development approvals have been registered during the current financial year, highlighting the dominant residential profile of the locality.
Lambton - New Lambton registers approximately 59% of the per capita construction activity observed in the Rest of NSW, positioning it in the 50th percentile of analyzed areas across the nation. This relatively low volume compared to the national average suggests a mature housing market and potential barriers to new development. Residential construction is split between 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% attached dwellings, indicating a growing proportion of medium-density formats that provide diverse choices across different price points, ranging from standard houses to compact, budget-friendly units. This marks a clear departure from the current local housing stock (which stands at 79.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of development sites as well as evolving lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. With roughly 328 people per approved dwelling, Lambton - New Lambton is characterized as a low density area. Demographic forecasts indicate that Lambton - New Lambton will add 254 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, housing supply is expected to sufficiently satisfy demand, which creates positive conditions for purchasers and potentially opens the door to growth rates that outpace current predictions.
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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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 24 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Notable initiatives 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 details provided below for the most significant projects.
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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 at New Lambton Heights. The centrepiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department designed for more than 95,000 annual presentations, 22 operating theatres and 9 interventional suites, a 60 per cent increase in ICU capacity, an expanded neonatal ICU, birthing and maternity units, and a new Nexus Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.The building connects to the existing hospital and the Hunter Medical Research Institute via four link bridges and includes more than 2,600 square metres of elevated gardens and around 900 additional car parking spaces. As of April 2026, the four link bridges have been completed and the rooftop helipad has been successfully tested and commissioned, with internal fit-out and landscaping advancing. Construction of the new building is on track for completion in 2026, followed by an operational commissioning period before patients are welcomed. Refurbishment of areas in the existing facility is scheduled to follow, due for completion in 2027.
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 69.4%. 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Lambton - New Lambton, with substantial employment in essential service industries and a low unemployment rate of 2.8%. Working residents numbered 9,949 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.3% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 69.4%, compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 29.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The community exhibits a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, employing a share of the workforce that is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing just 0.3% of the workforce in Lambton - New Lambton compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. A ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher-than-average availability of local employment. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 0.4% and total employment fell by 1.2% during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Lambton - New Lambton. These five and ten-year projections have been integrated with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these specific industry projections to the employment structure of Lambton - New Lambton indicates that local jobs could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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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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The Lambton - New Lambton SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $59,605 and an average of $76,834, based on the latest postcode-level data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures are elevated on a national scale, comparing favorably to the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit at roughly $65,756 for the median and $84,763 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that local personal, family, and household incomes sit around the 62nd percentile nationally.
Income distribution data indicates that the largest cohort comprises 28.3% of residents (5,067 individuals) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader regional pattern where 29.9% fall into this bracket. High housing expenses account for 15.5% of local incomes, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 58th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 6th decile for income.
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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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The mix of housing types in Lambton - New Lambton at the time of the most recent Census consisted of 78.9% detached houses and 21.2% alternative dwellings like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership levels in Lambton - New Lambton were lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 34.9%, with remaining homes either being purchased with a mortgage (34.1%) or occupied by tenants (31.1%). The median monthly cost for home loans in the area was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average at $2,119, while the median weekly rental cost was $390, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Lambton - New Lambton are notably above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national median of $375.
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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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Families make up the majority of households at 67.2%, which is composed of couples with children at 30.6%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single parent households at 12.5%. The remaining 32.8% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 28.6% and group housing making up 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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The level of education in Lambton - New Lambton is notably higher than regional benchmarks, with 34.8% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the wider SA4 region. This high rate of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for professional, knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical skills are also widely held, with 32.6% of residents aged 15 and older possessing vocational training qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (22.0%).
Enrollment rates in education are high, with 31.0% of the local population currently undertaking formal study. Within this group, 10.1% are attending primary school, 8.6% are in secondary school, and 6.5% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Lambton - New Lambton reaches 173 stops on 82 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 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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Analysis of public transit reveals 173 active passenger stops operating within Lambton - New Lambton, combining rail and bus networks. These facilities are connected to 82 distinct routes, which provide a total of 4,072 passenger journeys each week. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 138 meters from their closest stop. Due to the residential nature of the locality, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 90%. Household car ownership averages 1.3 vehicles, which sits below the regional norm.
A high proportion of residents (29.9%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit services average 581 daily trips across the entire network, which translates to roughly 23 weekly departures for each individual stop. The accompanying map plots the 100 closest transit stops relative to the geographical center of the area.
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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 point to positive circumstances for the population of Lambton - New Lambton, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and health diagnoses showing outcomes that align closely with national averages. The rate of common health issues is low among the general community, although it rises above national benchmarks for older, vulnerable age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~10,206 individuals), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were mental health conditions (10.5%) and arthritis (8.7%), while 65.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents of working age display a higher-than-average rate of chronic illness. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 18.0% of the local population (3,216 individuals), which is below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior health metrics indicate some challenges, with national rankings for this demographic sitting below those of the general local population.
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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Lambton - New Lambton displays a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 87.0% of residents born in Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 91.3% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.4% of the population in Lambton - New Lambton, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parents' country of birth), the three most common heritages in Lambton - New Lambton are English at 30.2%, Australian at 28.1%, and Irish at 9.8%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds, with Macedonian heritage overrepresented at 1.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Welsh heritage at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Polish heritage at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
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The median resident of Lambton - New Lambton is 40. 26.5% 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 40 in Lambton - New Lambton is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43, but sits just above the nationwide median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW profile, the 15 - 24 age bracket is noticeably larger (13.7% locally), whereas the 65 - 74 group is smaller (9.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 11.3% to 12.8%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.5% to 12.9%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 13.4% to 11.9%.
Projections for 2041 suggest notable demographic transitions for Lambton - New Lambton. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to grow significantly, rising by 405 individuals (18%) from 2,301 to 2,707, while declines are anticipated in both the 5 to 14 and 45 to 54 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | 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 — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,343 at the 2021 Census → 17,907 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 (111031225). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.