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Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh has an estimated 13,728 residents, down from 13,896 at the 2021 Census — a change of 168 people, or 1.2%. The population has thinned by an average 1.1% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 4,062 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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Based on demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh is approximately 13,728 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 168 people (1.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,896 individuals. This shift is calculated using the estimated resident population of 13,655 supplied by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside an extra 18 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 4,061 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all national areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the extreme demand for local land.
The primary driver of population increases in the region was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 87.5% of all population growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. For SA2 territories not represented in this dataset, AreaSearch uses SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, which were published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. Growth rates across different age brackets derived from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks point toward lower quartile growth compared to other statistical areas nationwide, with the locality projected to grow by 363 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total rise of 2.1% across the 16 years.
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Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh
188 new dwellings have been approved in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 37, broadly in line with 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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On average, Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh records approximately 37 residential building approvals annually, with 188 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 34 approvals registered so far in FY-26. Considering the recent decline in population, this pace of building activity is relatively sufficient, offering positive options for purchasers, while new residential projects are built with a mean value of $488,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium housing. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $30.9 million this financial year, demonstrating robust momentum in commercial property development.
When compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, building approvals in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh are significantly depressed (51.0% below the regional per capita average). This limited supply of new housing generally bolsters demand and supports valuations for existing properties. This rate is also below the nationwide average, reflecting the mature state of the local market and suggesting potential planning constraints. Newly approved developments are divided between 45.0% detached homes and 55.0% attached dwellings. An emphasis on higher-density projects provides more accessible price points and serves the needs of downsizers, property investors, and first-time home buyers. The locality averages about 432 people per residential approval, highlighting its established character. Future forecasts indicate that Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh will gain 290 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on ongoing construction volumes, residential supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities while potentially allowing expansion that outpaces current predictions.
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Development applications around Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh, worth an estimated $250 million. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.5 billion. 24 are already under construction and 40 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Important projects include the Moate Avenue Mixed Use Development, the Bay Street Mixed-Use Development (271-275 Bay Street), Seychelles Brighton-Le-Sands, and safety upgrades on Bay Street, Brighton-Le-Sands, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Barton Park Driving Range Redevelopment
A major redevelopment of the Barton Park Driving Range in Riverine Park into a state-of-the-art community recreation facility featuring 56 premium driving range bays across two levels with Toptracer technology, an 18-hole mini golf course, four pickleball courts, two padel courts, and a modern clubhouse with dining terraces.
Moate Avenue Mixed Use Development
Approved 8 storey mixed use building at 2-6 Moate Avenue in Brighton-Le-Sands. The project comprises approximately 48 residential apartments above ground floor retail or commercial spaces with basement car parking, supporting additional housing supply within walking distance of the Bay Street town centre and Brighton Beach.
Seychelles Brighton-Le-Sands
Luxury beachfront development featuring 31 new apartments, penthouses, and five meticulously restored heritage-listed terraces. The 11-storey development by Abadeen Group and JDH Capital is located directly opposite Brighton-Le-Sands Beach, offering panoramic views from Botany Bay to the city skyline.
Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation
Strategic urban renewal project transforming 7.6-hectare Kogarah North precinct from low-density residential to high-density mixed-use development. Endorsed by Georges River Council in November 2017, the strategy facilitates coordinated redevelopment with new planning controls allowing buildings up to 33 metres height. Multiple developments approved and under construction including several 10-12 storey residential buildings delivering improved public spaces, enhanced connectivity, and housing diversity as part of Kogarah Strategic Centre.
Bay Street Mixed-Use Development (271-275 Bay Street)
A 130-apartment, 13-storey mixed-use development on a 4,000sqm amalgamated site comprising four properties (three retail buildings and a former petrol station). Designed by Studio Johnson for Vanis Holdings Pty Ltd, the 15,500sqm development includes three ground-floor retail premises and will connect to the existing Brighton Shores apartment complex via shared basement parking and communal open space. A DA was lodged with Bayside Council in 2022; no approval decision has been publicly recorded as of mid-2026.
Kogarah Public School Upgrade
The Kogarah Public School upgrade involves constructing a new multipurpose hall, 24 new modern classrooms, outdoor spaces and play areas, a covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and removal of temporary classrooms. Construction is now underway: site establishment was completed in September 2025 including fencing, hoardings, site sheds and a temporary construction driveway from Princes Highway. The old COLA has been dismantled for reuse at another school, the toilet block and storage shed have been demolished, and detailed excavation, inground services and piling for the new building foundations are now in progress.Builder Stephen Edwards Constructions and architect Fulton Trotter are delivering the project for the NSW Government, with forecast completion in 2027.
Fox Lane Rockdale
Fox Lane Rockdale is a $50 million boutique residential development featuring 43 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments plus two ground-floor commercial/retail spaces. The project offers chic modern interiors and resort-style rooftop amenities including a pool, gym, BBQ area, and outdoor cinema, along with secure parking. Located in the heart of Rockdale, it provides excellent connectivity to public transport, shopping, and local parks.
Arncliffe Central
Arncliffe Central is a mixed-tenure urban renewal redevelopment of the former Arncliffe Estate between Eden Street and the Princes Highway. The project is replacing 142 ageing social housing dwellings with 806 new apartments across four buildings, including 311 social housing apartments, 291 affordable housing apartments and 204 private market apartments. It also includes a 4000 sqm public park, shops, community facilities, a childcare centre, pedestrian links and landscaped public spaces. Construction is underway, with social homes on track for 2027 and the wider precinct expected to complete in 2028.
8,032 residents of Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh are employed, from a labour force of 8,364. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,539, about 77% 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 labor force in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 4.0%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.0% over the prior year. As of March 2026, there are 8,032 employed local residents, with an unemployment rate that sits 0.2% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and a labor force participation rate that is relatively typical (71.1% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a notable 37.4% of employed residents worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality shows a distinct concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, with a employment share that is 1.6 times the regional average. On the other hand, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 9.1% compared to the regional benchmark of 11.5%. Because the locality is mostly residential, local employment options appear restricted, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, total employment expanded by 3.0% while the overall labor force grew by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment expansion of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective future demand in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh. These forecasts, which span five and ten-year intervals, have been compared against the local industry profile to project future employment trajectories. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but these rates vary considerably by industry sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry distribution of Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh indicates that local employment is poised to rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighting based on industry shares for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population growth projections).
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Median household income in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh is $1,647 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $815 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,143 a year against an average of $67,827. 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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Taxpayer data at the postcode level aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that the Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $56,143 and a mean taxpayer income of $67,827. These figures align closely with the national average, though they sit below the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and mean of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $61,937 for the median and $74,827 for the mean as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh are moderate, falling between the 44th and 52nd percentiles. Regarding income distribution, the largest cohort consists of 30.1% of residents (4,132 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which matches the wider region where this same bracket accounts for 30.9% of taxpayers. Housing affordability challenges are significant, leaving only 80.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 40th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
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Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh had 5,639 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 49% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,484 a month. Rent absorbs 27.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh at the time of the latest Census consisted of 37.2% detached houses and 62.9% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and miscellaneous dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh stood at 34.7%, which is higher than the Sydney metropolitan rate, with the remaining residences either being purchased under a mortgage (26.4%) or rented (38.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,484, exceeding the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $450, compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national median of $375.
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Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh counted 5,639 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 33% 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 units constitute the majority of local households at 63.9%, which includes 27.2% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.1% of households, with single-person households representing 32.7% and group homes making up 3.3%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.9% of adults in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh hold a university qualification, including 21.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 936 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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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Attained educational credentials in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh are lower than regional averages, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 38.7% in the surrounding SA3 area. This difference points to opportunities for future educational advancement and training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical skills are well represented, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (18.7%). Participation in education is quite strong, with 27.3% of the local population currently enrolled in a course of study.
This group is distributed across primary education at 8.2%, secondary education at 6.4%, and higher education at 5.4%.
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Public transport in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh reaches 112 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 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 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the public transport network shows 112 transport stops operating in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 7 different routes, which together provide 1,220 passenger journeys per week. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 120 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential area, the majority of workers commute to other districts, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 78%, followed by trains at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 37.4%, worked from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions). Services run at an average frequency of 174 trips daily across the network, which averages out to approximately 10 weekly trips for each transport stop. The accompanying map plots the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
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73.5% of residents in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, health profiles across Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh are excellent, showing a very low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, representing approximately 53% of the population (~7,220 people), which compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most common health conditions reported among residents are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 7.7 and 5.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.6% of the population (3,106 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Seniors in the area display strong health profiles, with national health rankings matching those of the broader local population.
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43.1% of Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh residents were born overseas and 51.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (16.5%) and Australian (12.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 43.1% of residents born outside of Australia and 51.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh, representing 68.2% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries represented in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh are Other at 20.9%, Greek at 16.5% (which is much higher than the regional average of 1.9%), and Australian at 12.0% (which is lower than the regional average of 17.8%).
Significant differences are also present in other ethnic backgrounds: Spanish ancestry represents 1.6% of Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh (compared to 0.6% regionally), Macedonian represents 3.1% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Serbian represents 1.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
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The median resident of Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh is 44. 23.2% 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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Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh has a median age of 44, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 13.5% of the population relative to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 12.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 9.6% to 10.7%, and the 55 to 64 group rose from 12.5% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort shrank from 14.8% to 13.3%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.8% to 13.5%.
Demographic projections indicate that the age structure in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh will change significantly by 2041. Leading this change, the 85+ bracket will increase by 62% (323 people), growing from 520 to 844. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 95% of all projected population growth. Over the same period, the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to experience population decreases.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,896 at the 2021 Census → 13,728 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 (119041380). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.