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Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay has an estimated 3,453 residents, up from 3,369 at the 2021 Census — a change of 84 people, or 2.5%. That puts 2,719 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay stands at approximately 3,453 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 84 people (2.5%) compared to the 3,369 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,437 as of June 2025 alongside 6 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With 2,718 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits in the highest quartile across all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The community's 2.5% post-census expansion trails the broader SA4 region (5.1%) by 2.6 percentage points, showcasing sound growth characteristics. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 78.2% of recent population additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 areas, while NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) cover remaining locations. Age-bracket growth rates derived from these models are similarly applied across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic patterns, local expansion is forecast to finish slightly beneath the national median, gaining 411 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which equals an aggregate rise of 11.4% throughout the 16 years.
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Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay
45 new dwellings have been approved in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential approvals in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay have averaged roughly 9 dwellings annually, creating a cumulative total of 45 homes. Stable market fundamentals were supported between FY-22 and FY-26 by an average intake of 1.5 new residents per year per approved home over the past 5 financial years, with balance further reinforced over the past 2 financial years as this metric dropped to 0.4 people per dwelling. Building approvals show an average construction cost of $733,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium residential projects.
Building volumes in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay sit 60.0% below regional average per person compared to Greater Sydney. Limited new construction frequently underpins asset pricing and elevates demand for existing stock, even as local building rates have picked up lately. Construction also tracks behind nationwide averages, reflecting an established suburban footprint and possible local planning limits. Recent building approvals are distributed between detached houses (44.0%) and medium-to-high density townhouses or apartments (56.0%). This increasing focus on medium-density housing introduces accessible options tailored to entry-level buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also marks a departure from the established neighborhood fabric (presently 95.0% houses), highlighting a constrained supply of greenfield sites alongside shifting residential preferences toward diverse, affordable dwellings. A ratio of roughly 272 people per approval highlights the district's low density area characteristics. Demographic projections suggest an additional 395 residents will reside in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay by 2041 (benchmarked against the newest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). While local construction activity continues to match forward projections, incoming residents may encounter stronger market competition as the local population base increases.
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AreaSearch tracks 135 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay, worth an estimated $21.8 billion. 29 are already under construction and 71 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Planning decisions, significant developments, and infrastructure upgrades play a critical role in shaping local community performance. AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure initiatives expected to impact the local area. Relevant broader regional projects include the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL), Ozone Cronulla Apartment Development, M6 Stage 2, and Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, as outlined in the following details.
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Caringbah Pavilion
A landmark mixed-use lifestyle precinct delivering 188 apartments above a Coles-anchored retail village in Caringbah. Building A rises 10 storeys with 116 market-rate apartments for sale; Building B is 6 storeys with 72 affordable housing units managed by Hume Community Housing for a minimum 15 years. The $80 million retail podium includes Coles, Liquorland, and specialty dining and wellness retailers. Resort-style resident amenities include rooftop gardens, pool, gym, and wellness zones. Designed by Conquest's in-house CQ Studio, residences range from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom penthouses.Located 200 metres from Caringbah train station, the precinct combines coastal living with urban convenience in the heart of Sutherland Shire.
24-30 Balowrie Street Waterfront Subdivision
A DA-approved 9-lot luxury waterfront subdivision spanning 9,251 sqm along Port Hacking in Yowie Bay. The development delivers premium low-density residential lots ranging from 788 sqm to 1,762 sqm with direct foreshore access and potential for private maritime facilities.
Gunnamatta Park Playground and Pavilion Renewal
Comprehensive precinct upgrade featuring an expanded, contemporary children play space alongside the restoration of the heritage Art Deco Pavilion to include modern amenities, multi-purpose community rooms, and a waterfront dining/cafe space.
VUE Cronulla
A landmark 350 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal development featuring two eight-storey towers over a double-storey podium. It comprises 112 luxury apartments (1-4 bedrooms and penthouses), 880 sqm of commercial space, and 3,000 sqm of retail space, anchored by Sydney's largest Harris Farm Markets. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Mim Design, it includes resort-style amenities such as a north-facing pool, open-air gym, sauna, and a communal terrace. The project is currently under construction by Decode.
Shop top housing with affordable housing - Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah
State Significant Development (SSD-72600478) for two residential towers (Building A, 10 storeys, 116 apartments; Building B, 6 storeys, 72 apartments) totalling 188 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings and a build-to-rent component, above a retail podium anchored by a new Coles supermarket and specialty retail. Marketed as Caringbah Pavilion by Conquest (applicant entity: NSW Housing Corporation Pty Ltd). SSD consent granted 23 April 2025. Construction is well advanced: demolition, excavation and podium works are complete, with the retail village scheduled to open 7 August 2026 and residents progressively moving into the apartments from mid-to-late 2026.Conquest has also lodged a development application to add a childcare centre to the precinct.
Isla Cronulla
Isla Cronulla (also known as Isla South Cronulla Beach) is a luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive whole-floor apartments in a boutique building opposite Cronulla Beach. Each residence offers panoramic ocean views, private lift access, premium Gaggenau appliances, Dolomite stone finishes, European oak flooring, and interiors by Coco Republic. Designed by IDA Architects for developer Skymark Group.
Cronulla Special Entertainment Precinct
Establishment of New South Wales first beachside Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) aimed at boosting the local night-time economy, supporting live music, and enabling flexible business trading hours with standardized acoustic management.
Port Hacking Estuary Dredging & Beach Nourishment
Ongoing environmental and navigational management project focused on the Port Hacking Estuary. The initiative involves periodic maintenance dredging of the navigation channel and beach nourishment to address sand build-up, improve marine access, and mitigate coastal erosion. As of 2026, planning continues for long-term dredging strategies, including the development of the Waterways Management Plan for integrated catchment areas.
1,970 residents of Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,988. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 70.8%. 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 2,672, 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay, featuring substantial representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of merely 0.9%, and resilient employment conditions over the preceding twelve months. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,970, while the local jobless rate sat 3.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation aligned closely with Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 45.4% of working residents operated from home, though period-specific Covid-19 lockdown impacts must be kept in mind. Leading industry sectors employing local residents comprise construction, professional & technical, and education & training.
The district exhibits an elevated concentration in construction, where resident employment reaches 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for merely 11.5% of workers locally, falling short of Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Given the comparison between the Census working population count and resident labor figures, the primarily residential neighborhood offers restricted internal employment options. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment ticked up 0.1% while the workforce expanded 0.4%, creating a 0.3 percentage points rise in unemployment. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 1.9%, the overall labor pool broadened by 1.9%, and unemployment edged downward slightly. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in Mar-26 provide further context regarding anticipated occupational demand for Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay. These five and ten-year national projections have been applied across the local workforce structure to identify anticipated trends. Nationwide employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with trajectories varying noticeably by industry. Mapped to the specific local industry distribution, employment for Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay is modeled to rise 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
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Median household income in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay is $3,481 a week (about $181,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,195 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,990 a year against an average of $108,450. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show taxpayers in the Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay SA2 earning a median income of $74,990 and an average of $108,450. These figures position the area in the premier national percentile, well exceeding Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $82,729 (median) and $119,642 (average). Census findings from 2021 confirm that family, personal, and household earnings all sit within the 90th to 99th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution shows the $4000+ bracket leading with 43.9% of residents (1,515 people), contrasting with regional norms where $1,500 - 2,999 forms the largest segment at 30.9%. With 58.0% above $3,000/week, high earners comprise a significant share of the population, underscoring substantial local financial capacity. Residents retain 86.8% of income after servicing housing costs, demonstrating strong purchasing power and securing an income ranking in the 10th decile of SEIFA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay had 1,013 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $833 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential properties in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay consist of 94.7% houses alongside 5.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), whereas Sydney metro registers 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay reaches 48.3%, significantly eclipsing Sydney metro norms, while remaining properties are mortgaged (44.1%) or rented (7.6%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $3,900 considerably exceed the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and median weekly rent stands at $833 compared to $470 across the metro region.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage payments remain well above the Australian average of $1,863, with rents also substantially surpassing the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay counted 1,013 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 90.3% of the community, consisting of 55.0% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 6.4% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 9.7%, partitioned into lone person households (9.3%) and group households (0.4%). The typical local household includes 3.2 people, tracking higher than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.2% of adults in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay hold a university qualification, including 24.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 355 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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Attainment levels across the district are notable within the broader region, with tertiary qualifications held by 36.2% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA4 region (31.0%) and the Australian average of 30.4%, reflecting a strong local orientation toward academia. Bachelor degrees represent 24.8% of residents, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational training is likewise widely held, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across certificates (19.7%) and advanced diplomas (12.4%). Active participation in study is prominent, with 31.6% of residents enrolled in formal education.
This proportion comprises 10.3% attending primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay reaches 21 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 460 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay encompass 21 active transport stops delivering bus services. These points of access are connected by 4 individual routes that combine to offer 459 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 146 meters to the nearest transport stop. Given the suburban residential character, outward travel is standard, with private motor vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys. Vehicle availability averages 2.2 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. Additionally, 45.4% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Across all transit lines, services operate at an average rate of 65 trips per day, translating to roughly 21 weekly trips per individual stop.
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77.0% of residents in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay reflect favorable patterns based on AreaSearch analysis of chronic disease and mortality data, displaying minimal prevalence of major ailments across all age demographics alongside exceptionally strong private insurance adoption covering approximately 75% of the total population (2,600 people). This compares favorably to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national level of 55.7%. The primary reported conditions across the locality are arthritis and asthma, diagnosed in 6.8 and 5.6% of residents, respectively, while 77.0% indicated having no diagnosed health conditions, outperforming the 74.6% benchmark across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.2% of the local population (661 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate positive health metrics that align closely with broad national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay 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 (29.4%) and Australian (27.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic measures indicate below-average multicultural diversity in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay, where 87.0% of residents are Australian-born, 95.7% hold citizenship, and 91.3% speak only English at home. Christianity represents the primary faith, accounting for 68.5% of people in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay compared against 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestry groups recorded in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay are English at 29.4% (well above the regional level of 19.0%), Australian at 27.2% (exceeding the regional share of 17.8%), and Irish at 9.8%.
Specific cultural lineages also display higher local concentrations than regional benchmarks, including Greek at 3.7% (vs 1.9%), Maltese at 1.1% (vs 1.0%), and French at 1.0% of Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay (vs 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay is 42. 25.1% 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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Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay functions primarily as a mature family community. Based on August 2026 updates, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 35.8% of the populace against 30.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 17.7% compared with 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 42, matching the 2021 Census outcome and tracking 5 years higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 from that Census. Since the Census, residents aged 45 - 64 have adjusted from 29.2% down to an estimated 27.4%.
Looking toward 2041, the 45 - 64 age cohort is projected to generate the majority of demographic expansion, increasing by 196 residents (21%) to reach 1,140.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,369 at the 2021 Census → 3,453 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 (128011605). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.