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The median house price in Merewether - The Junction is $2.02m, with units at $960k. House values have moved 1.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Merewether - The Junction has an estimated 15,002 residents, up from 14,506 at the 2021 Census — a change of 496 people, or 3.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 2,069 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the resident count in Merewether - The Junction reaches approximately 15,002 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 14,506 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 496 people (3.4%). This trajectory is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,975 alongside 54 validated new addresses added following the census. Population density stands at 2,069 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark across AreaSearch study areas. The local post-census gain of 3.4% trails the Rest of NSW (5.1%) by 1.7 percentage points, reflecting solid growth capacity.
Net gains were predominantly propelled by overseas migration, which generated roughly 87.5% of total inbound demographic expansion in recent times. Population projections for the SA2 level rely on the 2024 release from ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as the base year, while areas outside this dataset incorporate the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates from these sources are integrated across all locations. Forecasts suggest demographic expansion will sit slightly under the national non-metropolitan median, with latest annual ERP benchmarks projecting an increase of 1,434 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 9.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
233 new dwellings have been approved in Merewether - The Junction over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% 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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Residential building approvals across Merewether - The Junction have averaged approximately 46 dwellings per year, culminating in 233 homes over the prior 5 financial years. Across the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-22 through FY-26), population influx tracked at an average of 2 new residents annually per approved dwelling, underpinning steady demand and asset values. Construction activity shows a clear skew toward upper-tier housing, with average dwelling approval values reaching $793,000. In addition, non-residential construction remains sound, supported by $9.6 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year. Per capita construction activity in Merewether - The Junction tracks at approximately 62% of the level observed across the Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 51st percentile across the nation.
This moderated pace relative to statewide and nationwide averages points to an established urban footprint and potential land supply bottlenecks. The composition of approved residential development is split between 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a balanced spectrum of low-to-medium density typologies spanning high-end detached dwellings to accessible multi-unit formats. A ratio of around 315 people per dwelling approval aligns with lower-density residential environments. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Merewether - The Junction is projected to expand by 1,407 residents leading up to 2041. While ongoing residential development continues to track alongside anticipated demographic expansion, incoming demand may intensify market competition for available housing stock over the projection horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Merewether - The Junction
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Merewether - The Junction, worth an estimated $365 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $82 billion. 28 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Community development and local performance are closely tied to the delivery of major infrastructure works and strategic planning projects. AreaSearch has pinpointed 34 key projects poised to influence the area, with central initiatives including the Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion, Lingard Private Hospital Expansion, The Merewether Residences, and the 44 Cadaga Road Dual Occupancy Development.
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Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
The Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion is a $137.3 million healthcare facility enhancement delivered by Ramsay Health Care at 3 Sydney Street in Gateshead. Approved as a State Significant Development by the NSW Independent Planning Commission, the project features a nine-storey extension delivering 114 additional inpatient beds, new operating theatres, and consulting suites. The expansion significantly enhances acute and surgical capacity in the Hunter region.
Lingard Private Hospital Expansion
A major multi-stage expansion of Lingard Private Hospital involving the construction of a new hospital building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The project includes a multi-storey extension providing additional wards, an imaging department, and operating theatres. The expansion increases the hospital's capacity from 125 to 210 licensed beds and expands the operating theatre count from 11 to 16. It also features a new Genea Clinic, additional consulting rooms, and enhanced parking facilities including a multi-level carpark.
The Merewether Residences
A joint venture between Third.i Group, ThirdAge Villages, and Dexus Real Estate Partnership, The Merewether Residences is a luxury over-55s retirement community set within the Merewether Golf Club grounds in Newcastle. Delivering 178 apartments including 16 exclusive penthouses across four 6-storey buildings, the development features resort-style amenities including a wellness centre, spa, pool, cinema, and a new clubhouse with restaurant, cafe and bar overlooking the 18th hole. Designed by Marchese Partners and EJE Architecture, construction by Decode Group commenced September 2025 with completion scheduled for September 2027.
Gateshead LAHC General Housing Development
Two two-storey residential unit buildings delivering 8 affordable homes (6 x 2-bed and 2 x 1-bed including one adaptable unit) for NSW Land and Housing Corporation. Works included demolition of two existing dwellings, new brick construction, rainwater harvesting, landscaping and on-site bio-detention basin.
Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements
Safety upgrades to two roundabouts on Parkway Avenue (at National Park Street and Smith Street) to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Works include kerb realignments, enlarged central islands, full width speed humps, raised shared path crossings (raised priority path crossings), new street lighting/signage, landscaping and off-road cyclist bypasses. Construction began 19 Aug 2025 with completion expected in early 2026.
The Merewether Residences
A luxury over-55s residential development featuring 178 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments nestled within the Merewether Golf Club, including a new clubhouse and amenities like a health club, spa, swimming pool, cinema, communal kitchen, and workshop.
East End Newcastle
Iris Capital is delivering a $1 billion urban renewal project transforming four city blocks in Newcastle's historic East End. The final phase, comprising Stages 3 and 4, includes five distinct buildings: Lyrique, Kingston, Portline, Gibbs and Moore, and Bluebell. This release adds luxury apartments and a new Italian-inspired public Market Square with approximately 1,731 square metres of retail space. The project integrates heritage preservation of the former David Jones and Municipal buildings with modern resident amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and hydrotherapy spa.The precinct is designed to reconnect the city with the harbor and is supported by significant public domain upgrades by the City of Newcastle.
Gregson Park Masterplan
A 10-year masterplan for Gregson Park in Hamilton, adopted by City of Newcastle Council on 23 November 2021 following community consultation and public exhibition. The plan celebrates the site's European and Indigenous heritage while renewing recreational facilities. The new inclusive playspace, featuring a six-metre climbing tower, nature and water play, a yarning circle and bush tucker garden, upgraded amenities building and covered picnic area, was completed and officially reopened on 4 October 2024. Remaining long-term priorities, subject to Council budget, include a community shelter on the former bowling club site, a multi-sports half court, resurfaced tennis courts, potential community gardens and kiosk, and demolition of the deteriorated glasshouse, with investigation works into its removal continuing subject to funding.
8,903 residents of Merewether - The Junction are employed, from a labour force of 9,083. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,574, about 84% 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 labour pool in Merewether - The Junction is characterized by high educational attainment, strong concentrations in professional industries, and a low jobless rate of 2.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,903, with local unemployment sitting 2.1% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Labour force engagement is particularly high, reaching 71.4% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records show that 33.1% of workers conducted their duties from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
Specialization is most pronounced in health care & social assistance, where the resident employment concentration is 1.3 times the regional standard. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.3% of the local workforce, well behind the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. Given the area's predominantly residential character, local job generation remains constrained relative to the size of the resident workforce, as demonstrated by the balance of local working population against resident workers at the Census. Data from the ABS and SALM compiled by AreaSearch indicates that over the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.4% while total employment fell by 1.3%, driving a 0.8 percentage points increase in the unemployment rate. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment declined by 0.9%, the labour force shrank by 0.4%, and joblessness rose by 0.5 percentage points. Broader structural trajectories are highlighted by national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26, which project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years across the country, with performance varying widely across sectors. Extrapolating these sector-specific forecasts onto the local industry distribution suggests resident employment could increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Merewether - The Junction is $2,277 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,091 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,815 a year against an average of $109,444. The average runs 64% 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 figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Merewether - The Junction SA2 at $66,815 and the average at $109,444, ranking the locality in the highest nationwide percentile and substantially exceeding Regional NSW figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Indexed against a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $73,710 for median income and $120,739 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census benchmarks, personal, family, and household earnings all placed between the 82nd and 85th percentiles nationally.
The primary income bracket comprises 4,095 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 per week (27.3%), mirroring regional proportions where 29.9% occupy this band. High earners form an expansive cohort, with 37.8% receiving over $3,000 weekly, reflecting substantial spending capacity. Residential costs claim 13.8% of income, placing local disposable earnings in the 83rd percentile, while the overall SEIFA income score falls into the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merewether - The Junction had 5,584 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 19% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. 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 landscape in Merewether - The Junction consists of 62.5% separate houses and 37.5% medium-to-high density formats (including semi-detached dwellings and apartments), diverging from Regional NSW where houses represent 82.6% and other formats comprise 17.4%. Outright home ownership stands at 36.6%, slightly beneath the Regional NSW rate, with 30.7% of homes under a mortgage and 32.8% occupied by tenants. Typical housing expenses exceed regional levels, with median monthly mortgage payments at $2,500 and median weekly rent at $420, compared to $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, local servicing costs are elevated against Australian median mortgage payments of $1,863 and median rents of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Merewether - The Junction counted 5,584 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 66.2% of local dwellings, split between couples with children at 30.2%, couples without children at 27.6%, and single parent households at 7.4%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 33.8%, consisting of single-person households at 27.1% and shared group accommodation at 6.9%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.9% of adults in Merewether - The Junction hold a university qualification, including 29.8% with a bachelor degree and 10.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 17.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,873 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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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Residents of Merewether - The Junction exhibit substantial educational attainment, with 43.9% of those aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, outpacing the 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% across the SA4 region. Attainment is concentrated in bachelor degrees at 29.8%, postgraduate awards at 10.3%, and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 28.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificate-level courses (17.6%). A substantial 30.9% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort comprises 9.1% attending primary schools, 8.0% in secondary education, and 8.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merewether - The Junction reaches 138 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 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 1.5 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 Merewether - The Junction includes 138 active stops providing bus services across 24 distinct routes, delivering 1,800 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is strong, with an average distance of 118 meters from residences to the closest boarding point. Reflecting typical suburban commuting outward from the area, private vehicle use dominates modal share at 89%, while 4% walk and 3% commute via bicycle. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.5 per dwelling. In addition, 33.1% of residents worked remotely according to 2021 Census data, reflecting pandemic-era working arrangements.
Transit networks deliver an average frequency of 257 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 13 weekly trips per individual stop location. The 100 closest transit stops relative to the centre of the area are highlighted on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.6% of residents in Merewether - The Junction report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 Merewether - The Junction indicate strong overall outcomes based on AreaSearch analysis of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, with general population illness incidence staying low and older cohorts tracking close to national averages. Private health insurance coverage is notably elevated, encompassing roughly 75% of residents (11,296 people), significantly outpacing the 51.9% regional rate across Regional NSW and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 8.4 and 7.5% of the community respectively. An extensive 70.6% of residents indicated no chronic health conditions, comparing favourably to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Favourable health indicators are especially pronounced among residents under 65. The cohort aged 65 and over represents 17.4% of the population (2,614 people), below the Regional NSW share of 23.3%. While seniors demonstrate above-average health results, their relative national ranking is slightly lower than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Merewether - The Junction is largely Australian-born, at 87.4% of residents, with 6.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (27.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is prominent in Merewether - The Junction, where 87.4% of the population was born in Australia, 93.3% hold Australian citizenship, and 93.6% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 49.1% of residents. The most distinct variance in religious affiliation occurs within Judaism, accounting for 0.2% of the local populace compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Parental heritage figures indicate that the predominant ancestries are English at 31.0%, Australian at 27.2%, and Irish at 10.6%. Notable differences in ethnic representation relative to Regional NSW include Scottish at 9.2% (vs 8.0%), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.5%), and Macedonian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merewether - The Junction is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Merewether - The Junction skews younger than Regional NSW. August 2026 demographic updates show that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 28.8% of the community versus 23.5% regionally, whereas seniors (65+) make up 17.4% compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW. The estimated median age stands at 39 as at August 2026, down from 40 during the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW census benchmark of 43. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 25.8% to an estimated 28.8%.
Projections to 2041 indicate this age bracket will capture the bulk of future growth, adding 906 residents (21%) to reach an overall cohort of 5,225.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merewether - The Junction
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 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 — 54 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,506 at the 2021 Census → 15,002 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 (111031228). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.