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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 Lithgow Surrounds is $630k, with units at $455k. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Lithgow Surrounds has an estimated 8,601 residents, up from 8,448 at the 2021 Census — a change of 153 people, or 1.8%. 226 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count across Lithgow Surrounds stands at approximately 8,601 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census figure of 8,448 people, this represents an addition of 153 people (1.8%). This net change is derived from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 8,544 alongside 226 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With a density of 3.4 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial space per resident. The 1.8% expansion recorded since the census tracks closely with the broader SA3 figure of 1.9%, trailing by just 0.1 percentage points to show solid local momentum.
Net overseas migration served as the core driver of local expansion, accounting for roughly 80.4% of total population additions in recent times. SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch, with gaps supplemented by the NSW State Government SA2 series released in 2022 using 2021 as a base year. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are extended across all localities spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic patterns, population expansion is anticipated to track above the national non-metropolitan median, with Lithgow Surrounds forecast to gain 1,042 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing an aggregate gain of 11.4% across the 16 years.
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167 new dwellings have been approved in Lithgow Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building consents in Lithgow Surrounds have averaged approximately 33 dwellings annually, yielding 167 homes in aggregate. Net population intake averaged merely 0.5 people annually for every residential unit constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), showing that dwelling supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, widening housing availability, supporting prospective population expansion beyond current forecasts, and yielding new builds with an average construction value of $491,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $5.4 million this financial year, underscoring the distinctly residential focus of the local property market.
Per capita residential construction in Lithgow Surrounds trails the Rest of NSW benchmark by 18.0%, placing the locality in the 41st percentile across the nation, a dynamic that constrains supply while bolstering demand for existing housing stock. Approved residential projects comprise 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood structure oriented toward family properties with generous space. A ratio of 367 people per building approval highlights a subdued, low-volume residential development setting. According to the latest quarterly AreaSearch projections, Lithgow Surrounds is anticipated to expand by 985 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential development currently matches expected growth trajectories, prospective buyers may encounter increased market competition as the local population base widens.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lithgow Surrounds, worth an estimated $3.08 billion. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.39 billion. 10 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and transport & logistics. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major works, and strategic planning initiatives play a fundamental role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified 30 key projects positioned to influence the district, including the Wallerawang 9 Battery Energy Storage System, the Great Western Battery, the Former Wallerawang Power Station Redevelopment, and Sidey Place, Wallerawang, with the most critical works outlined below.
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Wallerawang 9 Battery Energy Storage System
The Wallerawang 9 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a utility-scale project located on 20 hectares of the decommissioned Wallerawang Power Station site near Lithgow in Central West NSW. Shell Energy acquired development rights from Greenspot in early 2023 and is progressing a modification application (MOD 1) to the existing State Significant Development approval to increase capacity from 500MW/1,000MWh to 600MW/1,800MWh and reconfigure the site layout. The modification is currently at the More Information Required stage with the NSW Planning Portal.The project will be developed in two stages of up to 300MW each and connects to the adjacent 330kV TransGrid Wallerawang Substation. A Final Investment Decision (FID) is pending completion of grid connection approvals. Construction is expected to take approximately 20 months and create up to 100 peak jobs.
Former Wallerawang Power Station Redevelopment
A 620-hectare transformation of the former Wallerawang Power Station into a multi-use precinct. The masterplan includes 1,260 dwellings, employment zones for 2,500 jobs, a gigawatt-scale data centre campus, and the Wallerawang 9 Battery (600MW/1,975MWh). The project retains iconic infrastructure like the Unit 8 Cooling Tower and leverages 4,300ML water capacity from Lake Wallace. As of May 2026, the project is under a State-assessed rezoning pathway with the NSW Department of Planning, following endorsement in late 2025.The co-located Wallerawang 9 Battery received capacity increase approval in March 2026.
Great Western Battery
The Great Western Battery is a 330 MW / 3,500 MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system by Neoen located in the Lithgow region of NSW, north of Wallerawang. It will provide dispatchable energy and grid stabilization to support the state's transition to renewable energy and is expected to be one of the largest in Australia.
Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage System
EnergyAustralia's Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage System is a 500 MW / 2000 MWh grid-scale battery adjacent to the Mt Piper Power Station near Lithgow. The project received NSW planning approval in November 2024. A final investment decision is targeted for mid-2026, with construction planned for 2027 to 2028, and operational commencement expected in 2029. It will enhance grid stability and complement renewable generation.
Sidey Place, Wallerawang
Sidey Place is a strata community of 12 new 2 and 3-bedroom homes in duplex arrangements, developed by Kirana Property. Located in the newer part of Wallerawang, it aims to offer an affordable housing option for the Lithgow area, with premium finishes, large open landscaped spaces, and private patios and courtyards.
The Foundations Portland
The Foundations Portland is a landmark adaptive reuse and regeneration project transforming the heritage-listed Portland Cement Works into a regional cultural and residential hub. The 86-hectare masterplanned site features the iconic Guido van Helten silo murals, artisan retail, and event spaces. The project includes the restoration of heritage cottages on Williwa Street and the development of approximately 350 residential lots. This revitalized precinct offers a blend of industrial history and natural beauty, featuring limestone lakes for recreation and spaces for galleries, museums, and boutique hospitality operators.
Mount Piper to Wallerawang Transmission Line Upgrade Project
This project involves the construction and operation of approximately 8 km of new 330 kV transmission line between the Mount Piper and Wallerawang 330 kV substations. The aim is to strengthen and reinforce the grid in the Central Tablelands region, ensuring reliable transmission of power from the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWOREZ) to consumers. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is expected to be on public exhibition in late August 2025.
Mount Lambie Wind Farm
A 200 MW wind generation project with up to 20 turbines and a 100 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), capable of powering approximately 115,000 homes annually. Located near the retired Wallerawang and operating Mt Piper power stations in the Lithgow City Council area, the project sits at elevations of 800-1,300 metres on the Great Dividing Range. The project is a State Significant Development (SSD-86097208) under NSW planning law and is also a controlled action under the EPBC Act (2025/10345).SEARs have been issued and the project is now in the Environmental Impact Statement preparation phase. Expected to create up to 150 construction jobs and 6-8 ongoing roles, with a projected operational life of 30+ years. Target operation from 2029 or 2030.
4,412 residents of Lithgow Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 4,552. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 62.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,680, about 89% 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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The local labor market in Lithgow Surrounds exhibits an even balance between blue-collar and white-collar roles, underpinned by robust industrial and manufacturing sectors alongside a low jobless rate of 3.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,412, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.0% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, and overall labor force participation broadly in line with the wider regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census findings indicated that 18.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary industry sectors providing resident employment are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction.
Mining represents a prominent area of local specialization, generating an employment concentration 3.1 times higher than the broader region. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.8% of the local workforce, trailing the 16.9% mark across Regional NSW. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population highlights a relatively constrained local employment base. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that during the year to March 2026, the labour force shrank by 1.2% and employment dropped by 2.1%, which led to an increase in unemployment of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decline in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Future demand trends within Lithgow Surrounds may be better understood through Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts published for Mar-26. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. The national outlook anticipates a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and a 13.7% expansion over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these sectoral rates are applied to the employment composition of Lithgow Surrounds, the area is projected to see a 5.7% growth in employment over five years and a 12.4% growth over ten years, keeping in mind this is a basic weighting exercise for illustration and excludes localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Lithgow Surrounds is $1,393 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $671 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,147 a year against an average of $64,975. 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 taxpayer records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that the Lithgow Surrounds SA2 records a median individual taxable income of $53,147 and an average of $64,975, sitting below national averages and comparing to $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $58,632 for median income and $71,680 for average income as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings within Lithgow Surrounds place modestly between the 22nd and 28th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort includes 29.3% of residents (2,520 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, matching Regional NSW where this group accounts for 29.9%. Local housing costs remain manageable with residents retaining 87.8% of earnings, although disposable income ranks below average in the 33rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lithgow Surrounds had 3,169 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing composition in Lithgow Surrounds consisted of 97.1% separate houses and 2.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting with Regional NSW where separate houses represented 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Outright home ownership was significantly higher in Lithgow Surrounds at 47.9%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (36.7%) or occupied as rentals (15.4%). Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,517, substantially lower than the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $270 versus $330 regionally.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Lithgow Surrounds sit well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lithgow Surrounds counted 3,169 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the prevailing living arrangement at 70.8% of all residences, consisting of couples without children (32.4%), couples with children (27.1%), and single parent families (10.4%). Non-family living situations account for the other 29.2%, made up of lone person households at 27.4% and group shared households at 1.8%. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, perfectly matching the Regional NSW standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.7% of adults in Lithgow Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 34.5% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 492 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 938 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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Tertiary qualification levels present an educational hurdle for the area, with 15.7% of residents holding university degrees compared to the NSW average of 32.2%, highlighting a key focus area for local educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary category at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate credentials (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical training is widely represented, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, comprising certificates (34.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 27.7% of the population enrolled in an educational course.
This proportion includes 10.5% attending primary education, 8.4% undertaking secondary education, and 2.6% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lithgow Surrounds reaches 323 stops on 63 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,250 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit infrastructure across Lithgow Surrounds includes 323 operational transport stops covering both buses and trains. A network of 63 discrete routes serves these locations, providing a combined 1,447 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is comparatively low, with an average distance of 1248 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential profile, the vast majority of workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership sits above regional benchmarks at 1.9 per dwelling. In addition, 18.3% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which coincided with COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 206 trips per day, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips for each transport stop. The 100 nearest stops from the geographic central point are detailed in the associated map.
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62.9% of residents in Lithgow Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Analyses by AreaSearch regarding mortality figures and chronic ailment prevalence indicate notable health hurdles within Lithgow Surrounds, with common medical issues prevalent across older and younger residents alike, while private health insurance adoption is modest at roughly 51% of residents (~4,403 people). The primary medical conditions diagnosed in the community are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.5 and 8.1% of residents, respectively, while 62.9% of the population reported no long-term ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions present prominent difficulties for working-age cohorts. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 26.1% of the local population (2,242 people), surpassing the 23.3% level observed across Regional NSW, with chronic condition rates ranking even higher relative to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lithgow Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 89.7% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (30.6%). 4.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Lithgow Surrounds below wider averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 89.7% of the community, 89.3% holding citizenship, and 96.2% using solely English in the home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, claimed by 57.6% of the population in Lithgow Surrounds compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Examining parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Lithgow Surrounds are English at 32.3%, Australian at 30.6%, and Irish at 9.3%. Divergences also appear across other cultural heritages: Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 4.7% (compared to 4.6% across the region), Scottish ancestry comprises 8.5% (against 8.0% regionally), and Welsh background accounts for 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lithgow Surrounds is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 20.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Lithgow Surrounds reflects an older, established family demographic. Mature adults and pre-retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 27.9% of the community as at August 2026, relative to 23.8% across Regional NSW, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent only 20.0%, compared to 23.5% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 47, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while the Australia Census median stood at 38.
Retirees and senior age groups (65+) have increased their population share since the Census from 23.2% to an estimated 26.1%. This shift is largely attributable to one cohort aging in place rather than new arrivals: children aged 5 to 14 declined from 12.3% to an estimated 10.1%, while youth aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.1% to 11.9%. Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that the largest numerical growth will occur in retiree and senior cohorts, expanding by 613 residents (27%) to 2,855, whereas cohorts of children and young adults are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lithgow Surrounds
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 9 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 226 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,448 at the 2021 Census → 8,601 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 (103031071). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.