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The median house price in Mayfield - Warabrook is $1.05m, with units at $802k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Mayfield - Warabrook has an estimated 16,072 residents, up from 15,526 at the 2021 Census — a change of 546 people, or 3.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 316 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,132 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 population across Mayfield - Warabrook stands at approximately 16,072 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 546 people (3.5%) when measured against the 2021 Census tally of 15,526 people. Such growth is determined using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 16,026 alongside 316 validated new addresses tracked post-Census. With 2,131 persons per square kilometer, local density exceeds the standard benchmark across locations assessed nationwide by AreaSearch. The community's post-census expansion of 3.5% trails the Rest of NSW (5.1%) by 1.6 percentage points, illustrating sound underlying momentum.
Net overseas migration served as the primary contributor to these demographic increases, acting as practically the sole engine of recent population expansion. Projections published jointly in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 baseline figures are incorporated by AreaSearch for local SA2 modeling, while gaps are supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021 numbers. Age cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are further utilized across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to track marginally beneath the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with current annual ERP figures indicating the community will expand by 1,820 persons to 2041, culminating in an overall 16-year increase of 11.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
202 new dwellings have been approved in Mayfield - Warabrook over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% 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, residential building approvals in Mayfield - Warabrook have averaged approximately 40 homes annually, delivering 202 homes in total. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), roughly 2.2 people have moved in for every newly built residence, underscoring solid underlying demand supportive of real estate values. New residential construction costs average $320,000—a level below regional benchmarks that highlights cost-effective building outcomes. Furthermore, approved commercial projects during this financial year have reached $84.5 million, highlighting strong business capital commitment locally. Building activity per capita across Mayfield - Warabrook trails the Rest of NSW benchmark considerably (50.0% below regional average per person).
While this constrained development volume generally underpins pricing and competition for established dwellings, its below-average national standing underscores local maturity alongside possible planning restrictions. Recent building permits are divided between 48.0% detached dwellings and 52.0% medium and high-density housing. This emphasis on medium and higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a distinct transition away from the prevailing structure of 76.0% houses, signaling declining infill parcel availability alongside shifts toward varied, budget-conscious housing options. A ratio of roughly 597 people per approval further reinforces the established nature of the precinct. Demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipate that Mayfield - Warabrook will welcome 1,774 residents through to 2041. If prevailing construction volumes persist, housing supply could find it difficult to keep pace with population expansion, which may intensify competition among purchasers and reinforce upward pricing momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mayfield - Warabrook
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mayfield - Warabrook, worth an estimated $1.84 billion. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.1 billion. 23 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local capital works, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a fundamental role in shaping community evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 projects expected to influence the district, including the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, Subdivision at 110 Elizabeth Street, Tighes Hill, Newcastle Port Logistics Hub, and the Mayfield Concept Plan, with prominent undertakings itemized below.
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Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
A Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence being established at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle to deliver microskills, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships aligned to clean energy and sustainable manufacturing. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments with over $61 million through the National Skills Agreement, the Centre includes facility upgrades and a mobile training unit to extend delivery into regional and remote northern NSW. It supports workforce transition into the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone and local rail manufacturing programs including the Tangara fleet.Term 1 2026 microcredential and microskill enrolments are now open, and a fully subsidised Diploma of Renewable, Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing Management begins its first intake on 21 July 2026.
Eve Apartments, Mayfield
Five-storey social and affordable housing complex delivering 36 homes (8 one-bedroom and 26 two-bedroom) with two ground-floor commercial tenancies. Features include curved facade, high ceilings, large glazing for cross-ventilation, rooftop solar to offset common power usage, on-site water capture for irrigation, and a 7-star NatHERS energy rating. Delivered under the NSW Social and Affordable Housing Fund via a joint venture with Tetris Capital; built by MARS Building and designed by EJE Architecture.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
Waratah Park Masterplan
City of Newcastle's 10-year masterplan for Waratah Park to improve sporting and recreation facilities. The endorsed plan includes upgraded rugby, cricket and oztag fields, LED sports lighting, irrigation and drainage improvements, new amenities, accessible parking, shared pathways, fitness stations, a multi-sport court and playground improvements. Implementation is staged over approximately 10 years, with Stage 1 works progressing as funding is allocated through Council budgets.
Shortland Waters Retirement Village
A master-planned retirement community set on the Shortland Waters Golf Course featuring modern villas and comprehensive amenities including a community centre, gym, hair salon, and library. Stages 4 and 5 comprise 167 independent living units valued at $110 million, currently in construction and delivery phases. The complete development aims to provide 300 dwellings for a low-maintenance lifestyle for retirees in the Hunter region.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
8,544 residents of Mayfield - Warabrook are employed, from a labour force of 9,142. Unemployment sits at 6.5%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Mayfield - Warabrook features a qualified labor market with substantial representation across essential services and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,544, while the jobless rate sits 2.4% above the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. At 68.4%, the local participation rate significantly surpasses the regional standard of 60.6%. Census figures showed a substantial 28.8% of workers performing their duties from home, though the context of Covid-19 restrictions must be noted. Primary employment sectors for the local workforce comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Concentration is particularly pronounced within health care & social assistance, where local participation tracks at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% employment locally against 5.3% regionally. A Census-recorded ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident reflects stronger-than-average access to local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the year to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.4% alongside an employment decline of 2.6%, driving a 2.1 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. Across the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw an employment decline of 0.9% and a labour force decline of 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise. Broader employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor needs in Mayfield - Warabrook. When these five- and ten-year national industry forecasts—projecting overall job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—are aligned with the local industry distribution, modeled employment for Mayfield - Warabrook expands by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (noting this is a weighted illustrative projection that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mayfield - Warabrook is $1,604 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $811 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,225 a year against an average of $66,144. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 just beneath the Australian benchmark, recording a median of $58,225 and an average of $66,144. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median income of $52,390 alongside an average income of $65,215. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings modeled March 2026 levels to roughly $64,234 (median) and $72,970 (average). According to Census 2021 records, family, personal, and household earnings occupy moderate positions between the 41st and 51st percentiles.
The primary earnings bracket encompasses 33.4% of locals (5,368 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the 29.9% share seen across the surrounding region. After housing expenses, only 81.2% of income remaining places the community at the 39th percentile for affordability, with an overall SEIFA income score in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mayfield - Warabrook had 6,360 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 6% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,883 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Mayfield - Warabrook consisted of 75.7% houses and 24.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW benchmarks of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership of 25.4% trailed the broader regional level, with remaining residences occupied under a mortgage (34.2%) or rented (40.4%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,883 compared to $1,733 regionally, while median weekly rent reached $380 against $330 for Regional NSW. Relative to broader national levels, local mortgage repayments outpace the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mayfield - Warabrook counted 6,360 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 33% 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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Family households constitute the majority of living arrangements at 59.8% of all households, comprising couples without children (24.3%), couples with children (22.0%), and single parent families (11.9%). The remaining 40.2% is made up of non-family households, led by lone person households at 32.7% and group households at 7.4%. With an average of 2.2 people per home, household sizes are smaller than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.3% of adults in Mayfield - Warabrook hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,777 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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 across the community is pronounced, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, exceeding both the SA4 region (26.1%) and the Rest of NSW average of 21.3%. Tertiary completions are spearheaded by bachelor degrees at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Furthermore, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical training across certificates (24.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Participation in study is robust, with 27.7% of the populace actively enrolled across educational programs. This student cohort includes 8.1% in tertiary education, 7.7% in primary education, and 5.2% pursuing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mayfield - Warabrook reaches 164 stops on 69 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 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 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An evaluation of local public transport identifies 164 active transport stops in Mayfield - Warabrook spanning buses and train services. Across these facilities, 69 individual routes deliver 5,248 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is high, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 121 meters. Outward commuting is standard for this predominantly residential enclave, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode at 90%. Vehicle availability averages 1.2 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 28.8% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census amidst COVID-19 conditions. Transit services provide an average volume of 749 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 32 weekly trips per individual stop.
The 100 closest transit stops relative to the centerpoint of the suburb are illustrated on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.8% of residents in Mayfield - Warabrook report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 12.0 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 of chronic illness prevalence and mortality by AreaSearch reveal noticeable health concerns in Mayfield - Warabrook across older and younger residents alike. Additionally, private health insurance coverage sits marginally behind standard SA2 figures, encompassing roughly 52% of the total population (~8,373 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 8.8% and 13.7 of residents, respectively. A total of 60.8% reported no ongoing medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Elevated rates of chronic illness pose challenges for working-age cohorts. Residents aged 65 and over account for 15.2% of the population (2,438 people), below the 23.3% share observed in Regional NSW, with senior health indicators generally tracking alongside broader national outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mayfield - Warabrook is largely Australian-born, at 85.3% of residents, with 9.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.1%) and Australian (27.0%). 3.4% 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 Mayfield - Warabrook beneath broader averages, with 85.3% of the community born in Australia, 90.0% holding citizenship, and 90.2% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, accounting for 45.2% of the population. A notable religious divergence appears in Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent heritage, the primary ancestral backgrounds reported across Mayfield - Warabrook are English (29.1%), Australian (27.0%), and Irish (9.5%). Notable variations also emerge among specific communities, with Welsh representing 0.8% locally (vs 0.5% regionally), Macedonian comprising 0.6% (vs 0.4%), and Samoan accounting for 0.3% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mayfield - Warabrook is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.7% 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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Demographically, Mayfield - Warabrook maintains a younger age profile than Regional NSW. August 2026 updates show that 37.5% of the community consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while older cohorts aged 65+ make up 15.2% against 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 36, down from 37 at the 2021 Census and standing 7 years lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. The proportion of young to middle aged adults has risen from 33.4% at the Census to 37.5%.
By 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to absorb the bulk of demographic growth, expanding by 1,260 residents (21%) to reach 7,290.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mayfield - Warabrook
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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 316 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,526 at the 2021 Census → 16,072 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 (111031227). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.