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The median house price in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) is $2.55m, with units at $1.80m. House values have moved 0.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) has an estimated 15,251 residents, up from 14,634 at the 2021 Census — a change of 617 people, or 4.2%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 278 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,361 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) is approximately 15,251 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 617 individuals (4.2%) compared to the 14,634 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,134 along with 278 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With a density of 2,360 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile of all analyzed national territories. The 4.2% expansion rate of Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) since the 2021 census outperformed both the SA3 area (2.5%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner.
The main driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 90.5% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are used by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For regions where this dataset is unavailable, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year, are substituted. Growth trajectories across different age cohorts from these models are also applied to all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic forecasts, population growth is projected to remain slightly below the median of Australian statistical areas, with a projected gain of 846 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 4.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
345 new dwellings have been approved in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) over the past five years, an average of 69 a year. That is 4.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 53 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 69 new residential properties receive approval each year in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North), translating to a total of 345 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 23 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.2 additional residents per year per built dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear balanced, leading to stable market trends. However, recent data points to an acceleration to 10.6 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating rising demand alongside contracting supply.
The average construction cost of development projects stands at $436,000, which is marginally above the regional average and points to a focus on higher-quality builds. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $6.0 million have been registered this financial year, showing a minor emphasis on commercial projects. Compared to Greater Sydney, new home approvals per capita in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) are 59.0% higher, offering more options for purchasers despite a recent slowdown in construction activity. Newly approved buildings consist of 26.0% detached houses and 74.0% medium and high-density housing options. The preference for higher density provides more budget-friendly entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the established housing stock, which currently consists of 53.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of development sites as well as evolving lifestyle choices and budget constraints. A ratio of approximately 1020 people for each approved dwelling indicates that Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) is a highly mature market. Looking forward, Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) is projected to add 729 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. In light of prevailing building patterns, the supply of new dwellings is expected to satisfy demand easily, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially allowing population growth to exceed current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mona Vale - Warriewood (North), worth an estimated $1.29 billion. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.54 billion. 21 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key factors influencing local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 25 projects expected to influence the locality. Significant initiatives include the Warriewood Valley Release Area, the Pittwater Plaza Redevelopment, the Dove Lane Residences, and Arri Estate, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Warriewood Valley Release Area
A 195-hectare urban land release area planned for 2,544 dwellings and 3.7 hectares of employment generating land. The release area is being delivered in stages under the Warriewood Valley Strategic Review and Contributions Plan, funding local infrastructure including roads, parks, drainage and community facilities. A key milestone, the new Warriewood Community Centre at 5 Jacksons Road, was officially opened on 23 March 2026, replacing the former Nelson Heather Centre. The single-storey building features four multi-purpose halls, two meeting rooms, a community lobby and 78 car spaces, built using sustainable design principles by Belmadar Pty Ltd.Construction of the Boondah Road upgrade, a key part of the Warriewood Valley Roads Masterplan, is anticipated to commence in early 2026 with works expected to take around six months. Further roads, paths, parks, sportsground upgrades and flood mitigation works funded under the Section 7.11 Contributions Plan are continuing across the release area.
Arri Estate
Boutique residential estate comprising 22 house and land packages in Warriewood, positioned within the broader Warriewood Valley growth area. The project is being marketed by Upstate Projects and is progressing through delivery, with homes being released to market.
Mona Vale Hospital Reconfiguration
The Mona Vale Hospital Reconfiguration has transformed the campus into a specialized hub for rehabilitation, sub-acute, and community health services. Key components include a new 20-bed building housing a Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) unit and the Northern Beaches' first dedicated palliative care unit. The project also involved refurbishing the former Emergency Department into a 24/7 Urgent Care Centre, constructing a new support services building, and relocating the helipad to ensure seamless integration with the Northern Beaches Hospital.
16 Macpherson Street Development
Demolition of existing dwelling and plant nursery. Construction of 21 dwellings, including 4 semi-detached and 3 attached dwellings.
Bayside Mona Vale
An exclusive collection of 12 three-bedroom luxury residences designed for downsizers, located at the corner of Mona St & Bassett St, opposite waterfront parkland in Winnererremy Bay. The development offers luxury finishes including American Oak flooring, Miele appliances, gas fireplace, ducted air conditioning, lift access, EV charging, and rooftop garden. It blends comfort, functionality, and low-maintenance living with sustainable features. Construction commenced, estimated completion April 2025.
MAYA Mona Vale
Collection of 33 luxury coastal apartments set within a sub-tropical resort-style sanctuary in Mona Vale village, featuring 4 storeys with basement parking and ground floor retail space.
Karinya Warriewood
Exclusive release of four full floor three-bedroom residences at 8A Baz Retreat. Part of Karinya Estate with over 30 new family homes. Architecturally styled with organic coastal feel.
Mona Vale Place Plan
Comprehensive revitalisation plan for the Mona Vale village centre prepared by Northern Beaches Council. Following the NSW Government's Stage 2 Low and Mid-Rise Housing Reforms (effective February 2025), which significantly increased medium-density housing potential within 800m of the town centre, the Place Plan was placed on hold and has since been repositioned. As of August 2025, work has recommenced with a revised focus on urban design, development controls, and public domain and streetscape improvements rather than housing uplift.
8,148 residents of Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) are employed, from a labour force of 8,394. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,509, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 workforce in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professional service workers, an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, and an estimated job growth of 0.8% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,148, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.2% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is slightly below average, registering at 65.8% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census records indicate that a high proportion of residents, 43.3%, worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The locality displays a specific concentration in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented, employing just 3.0% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% in Greater Sydney. A ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher-than-average availability of local work opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.8% while the labor force expanded by 1.4%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded job growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North). These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment mix to project growth paths. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) indicates that local employment will grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) is $2,277 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,008 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,415 a year against an average of $95,080. The average runs 52% 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $62,415 and an average of $95,080. This represents a very high position nationally, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $68,856 for the median and $104,892 for the average. Census statistics show household, family, and personal incomes all rank in the upper tier nationally, falling between the 79th and 82nd percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 27.5% of earners (4,194 residents) receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader region where this segment accounts for 30.9%. Affluence is prominent, with 38.3% of the population earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and services. High housing costs account for 16.8% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 80th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls into the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) had 5,215 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 24% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $660 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 29.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.7%. 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 residential mix in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) consisted of 53.4% houses and 46.6% other properties like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) were much higher than in metropolitan Sydney at 44.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (21.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,033 was well above the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $660 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) counted 5,215 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.3%, which includes 35.8% couples with children, 28.6% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.7%, with single person households representing 23.8% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size of 2.6 residents is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.5% of adults in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) hold a university qualification, including 24.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 21.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,084 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,089 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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Attainment of higher education in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) is lower than regional averages, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 41.5% in the SA4 region. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and training. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.1%) and certificates (21.8%). Enrolment in education is quite strong, with 30.7% of the population participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 10.5% in primary schools, 9.2% in secondary schools, and 4.6% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) reaches 121 stops on 92 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 121 active stops operating within Mona Vale - Warriewood (North), which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 92 separate routes, providing 6,210 passenger journeys each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 175 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 85% of commuters, while 7% walk. Average car ownership is 1.5 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average.
A high share of residents (43.3%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may be linked to pandemic conditions. Across all bus routes, service frequency averages 887 journeys per day, which equates to roughly 51 weekly trips per individual stop. The linked map details the 100 closest stops to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.0% of residents in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) exhibits strong health outcomes, with both young and old cohorts showing a low rate of common health issues. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 69% of the population (10,477 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the locality, affecting 8.4% and 6.5% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.0% of the population reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 24.8% of the population (3,779 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) residents were born overseas and 11.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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In terms of cultural diversity, Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) ranks above the average, with 11.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 25.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 55.5% of the population. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is found in Judaism, which makes up 0.3% of local residents, compared to 0.8% in Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) are English at 31.6% (much higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 24.9% (significantly above the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 8.8%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic backgrounds, with Croatian representing 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Serbian at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 22.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 45 in Mona Vale - Warriewood (North) is much higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of residents aged 75 - 84 (9.6%) but a lower share of those aged 25 - 34 (8.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 11.1% to 14.0% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.0% to 11.3%, and the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 11.6% to 10.2%.
Projections for 2041 indicate notable changes in the age structure of Mona Vale - Warriewood (North). The cohort aged 85+ is expected to double, growing by 100% (641 people) to reach 1,284 from an initial 642. The combined 65+ age brackets are projected to make up 95% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging trend. Conversely, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience a reduction in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mona Vale - Warriewood (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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 14 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 278 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,634 at the 2021 Census → 15,251 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (122021690). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.