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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Lismore Surrounds is $968k, with units at $590k. House values have moved 1.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Lismore Surrounds has an estimated 16,190 residents, up from 15,786 at the 2021 Census — a change of 404 people, or 2.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 76% of areas nationally. 135 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 13 people per 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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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch indicates that the population of Lismore Surrounds stands at approximately 16,190 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 404 individuals (2.6%) from the 15,786 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 16,160 alongside 135 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region maintains a population density of 13.1 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. With its 2.6% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the locality outpaced the wider SA3 area (0.0%), positioning it as a leading growth zone within the broader region.
This demographic upward trend was largely supported by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 64.9% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch implements the 2024 population projections from the ABS/Geoscience Australia, which utilize 2022 as their starting point. In instances where specific SA2 regions lack this data, projections published by the NSW State Government in 2022 (using 2021 as the baseline) are applied instead. Age-specific growth velocities derived from these sources are projected forward for all districts from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest that regional zones nationwide will experience growth rates above the national median, with this specific territory projected to expand by 2,094 residents by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 12.8% rise over the 16 years.
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258 new dwellings have been approved in Lismore Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, well below 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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Lismore Surrounds averages approximately 51 residential development approvals annually, accumulating 258 new dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 26 approvals have been registered to date. With an average occupancy rate of 1.9 additional residents per built dwelling annually during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply is aligned with demand to maintain stable market dynamics, while new construction projects average a value of $285,000, matching broader regional benchmarks. Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $2.3 million for the current financial year, representing a low volume of commercial building activity.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, construction activity in Lismore Surrounds is slightly higher (exceeding the regional average by 14.0% per capita over the 5 year period), which offers options to buyers while sustaining existing property values, even though development speeds have softened recently. This rate remains below the national benchmark, pointing to the mature state of the local market and potential regulatory limits on development. Detached houses comprise 95.0% of new projects, with semi-detached options or multi-unit dwellings making up the remaining 5.0%, preserving the low-density layout of the area and catering to buyers prioritizing space. The ratio of 568 residents per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low construction volume. Long-term population models forecast that Lismore Surrounds will add 2,064 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). If construction volumes remain at their current levels, the supply of housing may not keep pace with population expansion, which could heighten buyer competition and support upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lismore Surrounds. A further 124 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.1 billion. 26 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 works, and municipal planning decisions play a key role in regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 49 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the North Lismore Plateau Urban Subdivision (Allura Parklands), the Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Lismore to Bentley, the Goonellabah Affordable Housing Project - Bristol Circuit & Cynthia Wilson Drive, and the Pineapple Road Sewerage Scheme, with details on the most significant projects provided below.
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North Lismore Plateau Urban Subdivision (Allura Parklands)
A proposed major residential subdivision on the North Lismore Plateau. The development application is currently under appeal in the NSW Land and Environment Court, with amended plans for a staged subdivision of approximately 667-714 residential lots, two neighbourhood business lots, public reserves, and associated infrastructure.
Woodburn-Casino Road Upgrade
Safety and capacity upgrade along 15km section of Woodburn-Casino Road including intersection improvements, overtaking lanes, and upgraded pavement. Part of regional freight route enhancement. Reduces travel time and improves road safety for 8,000+ daily vehicles. $18.5 million project.
Mount Pleasant Estate Resilient Lands Program
NSW Reconstruction Authority masterplanned subdivision in Goonellabah delivering flood-resilient housing under the Resilient Lands Program. The finalised masterplan comprises 18 land lots (559 to 1300 sqm), 6 one and two bedroom community title units, and 4 relocated and renovated character homes, totalling 28 housing options. Four buyback homes were relocated to the site during 2024 and renovated during 2025. The sales process for lots and relocated homes officially launched in June 2026, with flood-affected buyback participants given first access.Community title units remain in design and development and are expected to complete mid to late 2027.
Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Lismore to Bentley
The Lismore to Bentley section (approx. 16.3 km) of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is open, providing a shared-use path for walking, cycling and horse riding. Works repaired and repurposed heritage bridges, added rest areas and access points, and connect seamlessly with the existing Casino to Bentley section to form almost 30 km of continuous trail from Casino to Lismore.
Lismore Flood Recovery and Resilience Program
A comprehensive multi-year program rebuilding and strengthening Lismore's infrastructure following the catastrophic February-March 2022 floods. Delivered by Lismore City Council's Flood Restoration Portfolio in partnership with the NSW Reconstruction Authority and funded through the federal Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program (NRRRP), the program covers roads and bridges, landslip remediation (60+ sites), buildings and community facilities, water and wastewater systems, and flood mitigation infrastructure. A central component is the 29.8 million dollar modernisation of Lismore's flood pump network: the Gasworks Creek pump station was completed in February 2026 (raising pumps and electricals above the 2022 flood level of 14.4 metres and adding mechanical trash screens); construction on the Magellan Street upgrade and the new Snow Street pump station in South Lismore is scheduled to begin in mid-April 2026, with completion expected by September 2026; further works are planned at Browns Creek (the network's centrepiece, with four new submersible pumps four to five times more powerful than the existing system) and Lower Hollingworth Creek.All stations will be remotely controllable via a new fibre optic network. Eleven NRRRP projects valued at 31.48 million dollars are being delivered across the Lismore LGA, alongside the broader 1 billion dollar plus federal-state Resilient Homes and Resilient Lands programs.
Points North Estate
A DA approved residential subdivision development on 73.9 hectares in the Northern Ridges of Goonellabah. The estate will offer 65 dwellings with breathtaking northerly views and is strategically located near shopping centres, schools, sporting facilities and amenities. The project includes an existing 3-bedroom home.
Pineapple Road Sewerage Scheme
A major wastewater infrastructure project completed in September 2024, involving installation of a new pump station and over four kilometres of pipeline to provide sustainable wastewater services. The project unlocks development opportunity for up to 600 new flood-free housing lots in Goonellabah and was delivered in partnership with BASEC Engineering, DGP Water and Ledonne Constructions, creating 30 local jobs. The completed sewage pumping station features activated carbon filters to mitigate potential odours and connects to Council's established network of 46km of rising mains and 332kms of gravity pipes.
Northern Rivers Conservatorium Flood Resilience Upgrades
Flood resilience restoration and upgrade of the heritage-listed Northern Rivers Conservatorium in central Lismore, the largest project in the organisation's history. Works included a new roof and solar panels, installation of a goods lift, recovery and upgrade of the car park and grounds, reclamation of ground floor spaces, refurbishment of the Concert Room, and an upgraded fire system. The building was inundated by over four metres of floodwater in the 2022 disaster. Tuition continued throughout construction, and the completed building was celebrated at a 'ReStored at the Con' community open day on 14 March 2026, securing the future of the region's largest music education provider.
8,471 residents of Lismore Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 8,831. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,495, about 83% 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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Lismore Surrounds features a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the past year. As of March 2026, 8,471 residents are employed, matching the unemployment rate of Regional NSW at 4.1%, while workforce participation stands at 65.2%, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that 23.7% of residents worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by residual effects from Covid-19 lockdowns. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training.
The region displays a strong concentration of employment in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of jobs reaching 2.3 times the regional average. In contrast, public administration & safety is underrepresented, accounting for 4.2% of local workers compared to the regional figure of 7.5%. The comparison between the local working population and resident workers suggests a shortage of employment opportunities within the immediate locality. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment expanded by 3.0% over the 12-month period, while the total labor force grew by 4.1%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Regional NSW, which saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force decrease by 0.4%, and unemployment tick up by 0.5 percentage points. Future local labor demand can be analyzed using Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections released in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce composition to model potential growth. Globally, national employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these trajectories vary widely by sector. Applying these industry trends to the employment profile of Lismore Surrounds suggests local job numbers could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and does not adjust for local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lismore Surrounds is $1,478 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $705 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,706 a year against an average of $55,759. 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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Taxpayer income records from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch at the postcode level, reveal a median income of $46,706 and an average income of $55,759 in the Lismore Surrounds SA2. These figures are below the national benchmarks, and also trail Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusting for a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $51,526 for median income and $61,513 for average income as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Lismore Surrounds are modest, falling between the 29th and 34th percentiles.
Income distribution shows that the largest segment of the population (31.3%, or 5,067 residents) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns closely with the regional trend of 29.9% in this bracket. Housing costs are generally manageable, leaving 86.8% of income retained, though disposable income is below average at the 38th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income index places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lismore Surrounds had 5,687 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $334 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Lismore Surrounds consisted of 96.9% standalone houses and 3.1% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other options across Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Lismore Surrounds were significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 48.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (36.3%) or tenants renting (15.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was identical to the Regional NSW average, while the median weekly rent was $334, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, home mortgage repayments in Lismore Surrounds are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lismore Surrounds counted 5,687 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 local households at 73.2%, consisting of couples with children (28.8%), couples without children (33.0%), and single parent households (10.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.8%, with single-person households representing 22.7% and group households making up 4.1%. The average household size stands at 2.5 residents, slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.9% of adults in Lismore Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 19.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.4% hold a vocational qualification. 22 schools serve the area, with 1,061 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,009 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the region is distinct, with university graduation rates (28.9% of residents aged 15+) sitting higher than both the SA3 average of 20.9% and the Rest of NSW average of 21.3%, showing a clear local emphasis on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.6%, with postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 39.3% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (27.4%). Enrolment rates are high throughout the community, with 30.4% of residents actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 10.9% in primary schooling, 9.2% in secondary institutions, and 3.6% in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lismore Surrounds reaches 952 stops on 97 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 local transit options shows 952 passenger transport stops within Lismore Surrounds, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 97 separate routes, which combine to run 1,103 weekly trips. Transport access is ranked as excellent, with average distances to the nearest stop standing at 174 meters. Given the residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 94%, while 4% of commuters walk. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 cars per household, exceeding the regional average.
Approximately 23.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions. Services run at an average rate of 157 trips daily across all transit routes, representing roughly 1 weekly trip per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the location of the 100 closest transit stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.4% of residents in Lismore Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health profiles for Lismore Surrounds are favorable, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates showing a low occurrence of common health issues among both younger and older cohorts, though the rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the population (~7,674 residents). This is below the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 8.6% and 8.5% of the population respectively, while 68.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health statistics for working-age residents are standard. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 23.3% of the community (3,772 people), and this older cohort displays particularly strong health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lismore Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 87.3% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.6%) and Australian (28.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Lismore Surrounds is lower than average, with citizens making up 87.8% of the population, 87.3% of residents born in Australia, and 95.2% of households speaking only English. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 44.6% of residents. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the state is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Lismore Surrounds are English (30.6%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (11.1%). There are also notable concentrations of other heritages: Scottish ancestry accounts for 9.7% of residents (compared to 8.0% regionally), French accounts for 0.6% (compared to 0.4%), and German represents 3.7% (compared to 3.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lismore Surrounds is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 18.0% 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 median age of 47 years in Lismore Surrounds is notably higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 years, and well above the national median of 38 years. The local demographic is heavily weighted toward the 45 - 54 age bracket (14.9%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small (7.5%) compared to Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age segment has expanded from 4.8% to 6.7% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group contracted from 18.0% to 15.7% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 12.9% to 11.6%.
Future projections to 2041 suggest shifts in age distribution, with the 75 to 84 age bracket expected to expand by 43% (an increase of 461 people) to reach 1,540 residents from 1,078, while the 65 to 74 cohort is projected to contract by 3 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lismore Surrounds
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,786 at the 2021 Census → 16,190 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 (112021249). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.