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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 $625k, with units at $455k. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Lithgow Surrounds has an estimated 8,589 residents, up from 8,448 at the 2021 Census — a change of 141 people, or 1.7%. 222 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Lithgow Surrounds has a population of approximately 8,589 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 141 individuals (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 8,448 people. This shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 8,544 in June 2025 and 222 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. The population size translates to a density of 3.4 persons per square kilometer, which represents a spacious distribution. The 1.7% post-census growth rate of Lithgow Surrounds is within 0.1 percentage points of the 1.8% rate observed in the SA3 region, indicating comparable expansion trends.
Net overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, accounting for roughly 80.4% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as the baseline year for each SA2 region. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth rates derived from these sources are also applied across all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic movements, population growth for areas outside major capital cities is expected to exceed the median, with this specific locality projected to grow by 1,041 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 11.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
193 new dwellings have been approved in Lithgow Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That is 4.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, 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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Lithgow Surrounds has recorded an average of approximately 38 new residential approvals each year, with a total of 193 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 25 recorded during FY-26 so far. With an average of only 0.5 new residents arriving for every new dwelling built during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction volume is matching or exceeding demand, which increases options for buyers and supports the potential for population growth to exceed forecasts, while new homes are constructed at an average value of $350,000.
Furthermore, $5.4 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Compared with the Rest of NSW, Lithgow Surrounds shows comparable rates of building activity per capita, maintaining a balanced market in line with the wider region. Recent residential construction is composed of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% medium and high-density housing options, maintaining the low-density profile of the area with a focus on stand-alone homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. The ratio of 367 residents per building approval indicates a quiet development sector with low levels of activity. Demographic projections indicate Lithgow Surrounds will add 996 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Current residential construction levels appear aligned with future requirements, supporting balanced market conditions free from severe pricing pressures.
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 $8.24 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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Local infrastructure projects, regional planning, and development initiatives are major drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Wallerawang 9 Battery Energy Storage System, the Great Western Battery, the Former Wallerawang Power Station Redevelopment, and Sidey Place, Wallerawang, with the following list detailing those of primary significance.
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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 62.2%. 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 7,666, 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 workforce in Lithgow Surrounds is evenly distributed between professional and industrial occupations, with significant representation in manufacturing and industrial operations, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.1%. As of March 2026, there are 4,412 working residents, and the unemployment rate sits 1.0% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is comparable to the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census data indicates a moderate 18.3% of the working population operated from home, although this should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown policies. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction.
The workforce is notably concentrated in mining, where employment density is 3.1 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.8% of employment locally, which is below the Regional NSW average of 16.9%. The ratio of local jobs filled by Census day workers versus the size of the resident workforce suggests that local job opportunities within the immediate area are relatively limited. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month period saw a contraction of 1.2% in the local labor force and a 2.1% drop in employment, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% decline in the overall labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Long-term employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context regarding future occupational demand within Lithgow Surrounds. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of change vary by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the occupational profile of Lithgow Surrounds suggests that local employment will grow by 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Based on aggregated financial year 2023 ATO statistics analysed by AreaSearch, taxpayer earnings in the Lithgow Surrounds SA2 are below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the Lithgow Surrounds SA2 is $53,147, while the average income is $64,975, which compares to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 for median and $65,215 for average earnings. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $58,632 for median income and $71,680 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Lithgow Surrounds are positioned modestly, placing between the 22nd and 28th percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 29.3% of the population (2,516 people), which aligns with the broader regional pattern where 29.9% fall into the same bracket. Accommodation costs are generally manageable with 87.8% of income retained, although overall disposable income is below average at 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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According to the latest Census data, residential structures in Lithgow Surrounds consisted of 97.1% detached houses and 2.9% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative options), compared to Regional NSW which recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwelling types. Furthermore, the rate of outright home ownership in Lithgow Surrounds was significantly higher than in Regional NSW at 47.9%, while the remaining occupied dwellings were split between mortgaged properties (36.7%) and rental properties (15.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was notably below the Regional NSW median at $1,517, and the median weekly rent was $270, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Lithgow Surrounds are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also well below the national median 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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Families make up the majority of households at 70.8%, consisting of couples with children at 27.1%, couples without children at 32.4%, and single parent households at 10.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.2%, with single-person households representing 27.4% and group households making up 1.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 residents aligns with the average for Regional NSW.
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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The region shows lower levels of educational attainment, with university completion rates at 15.7%, which is well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents a challenge as well as a target for focused educational development programs. Among university degrees, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 34.5%. Engagement in learning is high, with 27.7% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This population is distributed with 10.5% in primary schools, 8.4% in secondary schools, and 2.6% in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lithgow Surrounds reaches 317 stops on 62 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,290 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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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Analysis of passenger transport indicates there are 317 transit stops in operation across Lithgow Surrounds, consisting of rail and bus infrastructure. These facilities are serviced by 62 unique routes, which provide a total of 1,256 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as low, with residents living an average of 1292 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, the majority of workers commute outside the area, with private vehicles being the primary choice for 95% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, exceeding the regional average.
Approximately 18.3% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all transport routes averages 179 trips per day, which equates to approximately 3 weekly services per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Lithgow Surrounds has notable public health needs, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with typical medical concerns present among both younger and older residents, while the proportion of population with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 51% of residents (~4,397 people). The most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions among local residents are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.5% and 8.1% of the population respectively, while 62.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness, indicating health vulnerabilities.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.9% of the population (2,221 people), which exceeds the Regional NSW average of 23.4%, with local health rankings in comparison to national levels showing greater challenges than the general public.
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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Lithgow Surrounds displays low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.3% of the population, 89.7% of residents born in Australia, and 96.2% of households using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 57.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. In terms of family heritage, the three most common backgrounds reported in Lithgow Surrounds are English at 32.3% of the population, Australian at 30.6%, and Irish at 9.3%. There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other groups: those identifying as Australian Aboriginal are represented at 4.7% of Lithgow Surrounds (compared to 4.6% regionally), Scottish at 8.5% (compared to 8.0%), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 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 median age in Lithgow Surrounds is 47 years, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the Australian average of 38. The age distribution reveals a high proportion of people aged 55 - 64 years (16.1%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is smaller (9.3%) than the Regional NSW average. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has expanded from 6.7% to 9.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 10.1% to 11.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 12.3% to 10.4%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.4% to 11.7%.
Significant demographic shifts are expected by 2041. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to expand by 35% (an increase of 266 people), growing from 773 to 1,040. The aging trend is pronounced, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 55% of the projected population growth, while contractions are expected in the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 age groups.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 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 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 222 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,448 at the 2021 Census → 8,589 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 (103031071). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.