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The median house price in Maroubra - North is $3.26m, with units at $1.11m. House values have moved -1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Maroubra - North has an estimated 10,501 residents, up from 9,790 at the 2021 Census — a change of 711 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 5,802 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Maroubra - North stands at roughly 10,501 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 9,790 people documented in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 711 people (7.3%). This net adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,488 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 63 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With 5,801 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls within the top 10% of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch for population density, underlining strong competition for local land.
Over the preceding ten years, Maroubra - North exhibited steady demographic momentum, recording a 0.1% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 area. Inbound overseas migration served as the core contributor to demographic expansion, acting as virtually the sole driver of recent population additions. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) for SA2 areas, turning to the NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 (with 2021 as the base year) wherever coverage gaps exist. Age-specific rates from these datasets are further utilized across all regions spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the area is anticipated to register population gains placing it just below the national median for statistical regions. Projections grounded in recent annual ERP figures indicate an addition of 689 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 6.4% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
114 new dwellings have been approved in Maroubra - North over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% 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 preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), a total of 114 homes were authorized in Maroubra - North, representing an annual pace of approximately 22 new dwelling approvals. Residential demand substantially exceeds incoming stock, averaging 3.4 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26)—a trend that commonly drives up asset prices and intensifies buyer demand. Furthermore, newly approved properties carry an average value of $861,000, pointing to developers focusing on higher-tier, premium residential projects. Alongside housing activity, $14.1 million in commercial development approvals was registered in the current financial year, highlighting moderate commercial building volume.
Per capita construction activity in Maroubra - North reaches roughly 75% of the levels seen across Greater Sydney, positioning the locality in the 35th percentile nationally. This restrained supply generation restricts buyer availability while bolstering demand for established housing. This below-national volume indicates both an established urban footprint and potential building limitations. Recent building approvals are split between 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% attached dwellings. Such emphasis on medium-to-high density housing offers relatively accessible price thresholds catering well to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. Overall, recording approximately 428 people per dwelling approval characterizes Maroubra - North as an established urban market. Long-term demographic forecasts from AreaSearch's latest quarterly figures project that Maroubra - North will gain 676 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential building is tracking in line with anticipated demographic expansion, prospective purchasers could encounter tighter market conditions as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Maroubra - North
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maroubra - North, worth an estimated $66 million. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.3 billion. 28 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Community performance and urban outcomes are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works, major developments, and local planning frameworks. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 13 projects anticipated to influence the immediate area. Prominent undertakings include the Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension, the South Coogee to Lurline Bay Coastal Walk Connection, the Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure, as well as the Maroubra Junction Streetscape Upgrade - Stage 1, with detailed summaries of leading initiatives provided below.
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South Coogee to Lurline Bay Coastal Walk Connection
Randwick City Council purchased a private property at Cuzco Street, South Coogee for $4.9 million in November 2024 to demolish it and construct a new public walkway linking South Coogee and Lurline Bay. The connection closes a long-standing gap in the Eastern Beaches Coastal Walkway that currently forces walkers to detour inland to Malabar Road. The walkway will be named the Ellen Waugh Walk in honour of the late former owner. A concept plan is being developed for public exhibition expected in late 2025, with construction works proposed for 2025-26.
Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure
Major subsea cable landing infrastructure for Google's Pacific Connect Initiative, supporting the Tabua and Honomoana transpacific cables connecting Australia to the United States, Fiji, and French Polynesia. Developed through Google's Perch Infrastructure in partnership with SUBCO, this project enhances digital resilience and international connectivity for Sydney and Australia. Construction includes horizontal directional drilling and shared landing infrastructure at Maroubra Beach.
Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Homes NSW and Bridge Housing affordable housing redevelopment replacing 33 existing dwellings with 144 new units in 6 apartment buildings (four 3-storey and two 3-4-storey). The development will feature 94 affordable homes and 50 social housing homes, a communal room, basement car parking, and landscaped open space.
181-191 Maroubra Road Development
Mixed-use development comprising 65 apartments over 6-7 levels with 9 commercial tenancies on the ground floor and 3 levels of basement car parking for 136 spaces. The project was approved in December 2018 but remains in pre-construction phase.
Woomera Reserve Upgrade - Little Bay
The Woomera Reserve Upgrade in Little Bay involves enhancements to outdoor recreational facilities, including upgraded sports fields, new playground equipment, picnic areas, and improved walking paths to enhance community access and engagement.
Coogee Bay Hotel Redevelopment
$111 million redevelopment of iconic 150-year-old Coogee Bay Hotel by C!NC Hotels. 58 new apartments in 5-6 storey building, 31 hotel rooms (16 new + 15 refurbished), 11 retail tenancies, internal "Eat Street" laneway. Architecture by Fender Katsalidis, heritage by Weir Phillips, landscape by OCULUS.
122-124 Marine Parade Development
Beachfront 5-storey shop top housing development comprising 16 apartments (1 studio, 11 x 1-bed, 2 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) with 3 retail tenancies on ground floor and basement parking for 15 cars. Demolition of existing 4-storey building for new development with ocean views. Architectural design by MHN Design Union.
Newmarket Randwick
A comprehensive $1 billion mixed-use redevelopment of the historic 5-hectare Inglis Newmarket Stables site. The masterplanned precinct features approximately 642 residential dwellings across multiple stages, including Newmarket Residences, Young & Fennelly, and Jane St Terraces. The final stage, currently under construction, includes the Norfolk and Inglis Residences alongside 'Inglis Lane', a 2,200sqm retail and dining precinct featuring local brands like Fruitologist. The project integrates heritage elements such as the restored Big Stable and the iconic Moreton Bay fig tree within the public Inglis Park.
5,881 residents of Maroubra - North are employed, from a labour force of 6,040. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,622, about 82% 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 Maroubra - North is notably well qualified, marked by prominent representation across technology disciplines, an unemployment rate of merely 2.6%, and 2.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 5,881 residents are actively employed. The local unemployment level is 1.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, whereas the labour participation rate closely aligns with the regional benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 49.6% of employed locals worked remotely, though this elevated share was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of professional & technical, health care & social assistance, along with education & training.
The professional & technical category displays a particularly strong footprint, employing residents at 1.2 times the regional average rate. Conversely, the industrial footprint is limited, with manufacturing employing only 2.9% of the local workforce relative to 5.7% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident workforce against those working locally during the Census highlights that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few internal employment opportunities. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that from the year ending March 2026, employment rose by 2.0% alongside a 2.0% expansion in the labour force, which helped maintain a steady unemployment rate. This performance aligns closely with Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment experienced a slight decline. For additional perspective on future demand in Maroubra - North, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts released in Mar-26 provide useful context. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to estimate potential growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-level projections are applied to Maroubra - North's current employment composition, the area is projected to see employment rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though it should be noted that this calculation relies on a basic weighting method for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Maroubra - North is $2,415 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,116 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,759 a year against an average of $109,149. The average runs 56% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO tax records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that the Maroubra - North SA2 generated a median taxpayer income of $69,759 alongside an average of $109,149, ranking within the highest national percentile. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 produces updated March 2026 estimates of around $76,958 (median) and $120,413 (average). Data from the 2021 Census reinforces this affluence, placing household, family, and personal incomes between the 86th and 88th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest segment includes 30.4% of residents (3,192 people) earning in the $4000+ category, differing from the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates at 30.9%. High local spending capacity is underpinned by 41.3% of households earning weekly amounts above $3,000. Despite local housing costs absorbing 16.2% of income, strong remuneration places disposable income in the 86th percentile and positions the area within the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maroubra - North had 3,611 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 42% detached houses and 37% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.0%. 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 stock in Maroubra - North comprised 42.1% houses and 58.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Maroubra - North reached 39.3%, markedly exceeding the metropolitan figure, while remaining homes were divided between mortgaged properties (27.4%) and rental accommodation (33.3%). Typical housing expenses are substantial, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $3,033 and median weekly rent sitting at $600, both notably higher than Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in Maroubra - North substantially surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with local rents similarly exceeding the broader national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maroubra - North counted 3,611 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,873 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of living arrangements, representing 70.4% of all households. This group consists of couples with children at 33.8%, couples without children at 26.3%, and single parent families making up 9.2%. Non-family setups account for the remaining 29.6%, composed primarily of lone person dwellings (25.0%) alongside group living arrangements (4.5%). The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, coming in slightly under the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.9% of adults in Maroubra - North hold a university qualification, including 31.1% with a bachelor degree and 13.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 12.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,674 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,137 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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Educational attainment throughout Maroubra - North tracks well above broader geographic averages, with 47.9% of persons aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared against 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationally. This prominent educational profile equips local residents well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most widespread qualification at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate credentials (13.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 23.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (12.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). A substantial 30.8% of the local population is engaged in formal learning.
Within this cohort, 9.3% are attending primary school, 8.0% are in secondary education, and 7.2% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maroubra - North reaches 65 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Maroubra - North is anchored by 65 active bus stops operating throughout the suburb. These boarding points are integrated across 41 distinct bus routes that deliver a combined 5,578 weekly passenger trips. Commuter convenience is high, with residents situated an average distance of 120 meters from their nearest transit stop. Reflecting the area's residential role, most workers commute to external employment hubs, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 76% of commuters, alongside 11% using bus services. Private vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.1 per dwelling.
Furthermore, 49.6% of local workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting contemporary COVID-19 settings. Transit service across the combined network provides an average of 796 trips per day, which translates to roughly 85 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.7% of residents in Maroubra - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 assessments across Maroubra - North highlight favorable overall outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality, with a notably low incidence of general health conditions across every demographic cohort. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally prevalent, encompassing roughly 75% of the local population (7,907 people). This exceeds the Greater Sydney uptake of 59.9% as well as the national benchmark of 55.7%. Among reported chronic health concerns, arthritis and mental health disorders represent the most prevalent, impacting 6.3 and 5.1% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.7% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.0% of the locality (1,994 people), higher than the 15.5% share observed throughout Greater Sydney. Well-being metrics among local older residents remain particularly robust, tracking in close alignment with general national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.3% of Maroubra - North residents were born overseas and 34.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.5%) and Australian (15.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Maroubra - North displays substantial cultural variety, with 40.3% of the community born abroad and 34.1% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 55.4% of local residents. A distinctive demographic feature is the concentration of residents identifying with Judaism, accounting for 7.0% of the population, which is considerably higher than the 0.8% regional figure across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental heritage, the three most common ancestries in Maroubra - North are English (18.5%), Australian (15.1%), and Other (13.5%). The area also displays notable concentrations of several other cultural backgrounds when contrasted with metropolitan norms: French ancestry accounts for 2.2% locally (versus 0.5% regionally), Russian represents 1.3% (versus 0.4%), and Greek background comprises 7.2% (versus 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maroubra - North is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.9% 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 profile of Maroubra - North generally mirrors that of Greater Sydney across each major demographic category, with the largest variance across the four broad bands being 3.5 percentage points. As of August 2026, AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 40, down slightly from 41 at the 2021 Census and standing 3 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that same Census. The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 has expanded from 26.8% at the Census to an estimated 29.0%. Looking toward 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are anticipated to drive the majority of local population growth, increasing by 557 residents (28%) to total 2,551, while younger to mid-age adults and youth segments are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maroubra - North
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) | 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 | Aug 2026 last 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 3 months ago all 4 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 — 63 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,790 at the 2021 Census → 10,501 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 (118021566). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.