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The median house price in Morisset - Cooranbong is $930k, with units at $655k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Morisset - Cooranbong has an estimated 21,667 residents, up from 18,129 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,538 people, or 19.5%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 1,996 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 91.4% of that increase. Density is about 66 people per 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 place the population of Morisset - Cooranbong at approximately 21,667 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 18,129 people, this represents an expansion of 3,538 people (19.5%). This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,067 as of June 2025 alongside 1,996 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With 65 persons per square kilometer, the local density remains low, offering abundant space per resident as well as scope for additional residential expansion. Morisset - Cooranbong outpaced both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the wider SA4 region with its 19.5% growth since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a key regional expansion centre.
The primary catalyst for this demographic influx was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 91.4% of total population additions in recent periods. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, while NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 with a 2021 base year cover any remaining localities. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these sources are extended across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest remarkable expansion that ranks within the upper 10 percent of non-metropolitan regions across the nation. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, the district is projected to expand by 9,117 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 39.3% across the 16 years.
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1,961 new dwellings have been approved in Morisset - Cooranbong over the past five years, an average of 392 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 398 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Morisset - Cooranbong have averaged approximately 392 per year, accumulating to 1,961 homes. With an average of 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing supply matches incoming demand closely to foster balanced market conditions. The average construction value for new dwellings sits at $365,000, aligning with regional standards. Concurrently, non-residential activity remains robust, evidenced by $52.7 million in commercial development approvals logged during this financial year. Per capita building activity in Morisset - Cooranbong exceeds the Rest of NSW by 128.0%, providing prospective purchasers with extensive options.
This volume sits substantially above national benchmarks, underscoring strong developer confidence across the locality. Detached houses comprise 72.0% of new residential construction while medium and high-density housing makes up 28.0%, maintaining the low-density profile of the area and appealing to buyers seeking standalone properties. Generating roughly 60 people per approval, the district demonstrates clear ongoing development. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, demographic forecasts indicate Morisset - Cooranbong will add 8,517 residents through to 2041. Given existing construction volumes, incoming residential supply appears well placed to satisfy demographic demand, sustaining favourable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling local population growth beyond current projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morisset - Cooranbong, worth an estimated $1.86 billion. A further 36 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.48 billion. 17 are already under construction and 31 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and major developments serve as significant drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 39 key infrastructure projects situated within the district. Notable initiatives include the Life & Home Bulky Goods Centre, Morisset, the Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development, Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie, and the Mandalong Road Upgrade, Morisset.
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Life & Home Bulky Goods Centre, Morisset
A landmark large format retail (LFR) development spanning 9 hectares with 30,000sqm of gross lettable area. Strategically located near the M1 Motorway, it features major national tenants including Aldi, Hungry Jacks, Oporto, Starbucks, Pet Quarters, and Repco. The precinct serves as a vital service hub for the growing Lake Macquarie region, incorporating over 700 car spaces and community facilities such as a medical centre and childcare.
Eraring Battery Energy Storage System
The Eraring Battery Energy Storage System is a grid-scale lithium-ion battery being built on Origin-owned land at the Eraring Power Station site, southwest of Lake Macquarie. The project is being delivered in two main batteries. Eraring Battery 1 (460 MW / 1,770 MWh, around four-hour dispatch) reached commercial operation in January 2026 and is now importing and exporting energy via the National Electricity Market. Eraring Battery 2 (240 MW, around 5.8-hour dispatch) is under construction with civil works, battery and transformer installation, and finalisation of the 330 kV substation underway, and is scheduled to come online in the first quarter of 2027.Combined capacity will be 700 MW / 3,160 MWh, making it the largest approved battery storage system in the Southern Hemisphere. The site connects to the existing Transgrid 330 kV switchyard via around 400 metres of new overhead transmission, with Wartsila supplying battery technology and Enerven delivering design and construction. Total investment in Battery 1 and 2 exceeds $1 billion.
Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie
A 235 million dollar tourism, entertainment and event precinct planned for the 90 hectare former Morisset Country Club site. The original 2022 approval covered a 30,000 capacity outdoor amphitheatre alongside cafes, restaurants, a splash park, tourist accommodation and an over-55s lifestyle village. In early 2025 Winarch Group announced the project would be significantly downsized to a 10,000 capacity indoor arena and a separate 5,000 capacity outdoor stage, with the partially-built shell-like stage dome no longer part of the design.Construction has been idle for around 18 months and a revised development application has yet to be lodged, with Winarch citing delays to the Transport for NSW upgrade of Mandalong Road and Dora Street. In late April 2026 Lake Macquarie City Council voted 10-1 to investigate a potential compulsory acquisition of the site, with a feasibility memo expected within three months. Winarch has publicly recommitted to delivering the precinct.
Morisset Place Strategy
A long-term strategic plan by Lake Macquarie City Council to guide the future development and growth of Morisset as a regionally significant growth area under the Hunter Regional Plan 2041. It aims to accommodate an additional 12000 residents and facilitate mixed-use precincts. A draft strategy is expected for public exhibition in 2026.
Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade
Upgrade of the intersection to a new four-legged roundabout to improve safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, reduce congestion, support public transport, and manage increased traffic volumes due to residential and commercial growth in Morisset, including access to the Cedar Mill entertainment venue. The project is funded by Lake Macquarie City Council, NSW Government ($2.5 million through the State Voluntary Planning Agreement Funding Program), and development contributions/private investment.
Mandalong Road Upgrade, Morisset
The project replaces the existing roundabout at the Mandalong Road, Freemans Drive, Dora Street, and Wyee Road intersection with signalised traffic lights. It delivers additional through and turning lanes, raised medians, a shared user path, and two new bus stops on Dora Street to relieve congestion and support regional commercial growth.
Bawarramalang, Morisset Community Hub
Bawarramalang, the Morisset Community Hub, will combine versatile and adaptable community facilities, a new library, and commercial offerings in 4600 square metres of activated space to energise a new town square in Morisset. Lahznimmo Architects has completed a concept design to inform the project's business case. Lake Macquarie City Council has identified a civic meeting place in central Morisset as a priority move in the draft Morisset Place Strategy, envisioning the hub as a place for learning and connection that supports place-making and centre amenity for existing and future residents.The scale, form and timing of the facility are still being considered, subject to the identification of appropriate funding pathways.
Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road Intersection Upgrade
Lake Macquarie City Council has engaged Metiri to plan and design an upgrade of the Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning, investigations, and design stage, with a feasibility assessment identifying traffic signals as the most viable upgrade option. The goal is to improve safety and traffic flow at the T-intersection.
8,788 residents of Morisset - Cooranbong are employed, from a labour force of 9,268. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 53.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 market in Morisset - Cooranbong features a skilled demographic with strong representation across essential services and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,788. The local jobless rate sits 1.1% above the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while labour force participation of 53.7% trails the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census findings indicated that 23.8% of workers operated from home, though these figures were subject to Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Major employers of local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction represents a distinct regional specialisation, recording a local workforce concentration 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.7% of local employment, compared to 5.3% regionally. While the area provides local jobs, comparing the Census working population against resident numbers indicates that a substantial volume of workers commute to surrounding districts for employment. Analysis from AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that between the period ending March 2026 and the prior twelve months, the labour force shrank by 0.5%, employment dropped by 2.7%, and the unemployment rate climbed by 2.2 percentage points. In contrast, employment in Regional NSW declined by 0.9%, the labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in the Morisset - Cooranbong area. These five- and ten-year projections have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trends. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Morisset - Cooranbong, local employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this simple weighting exercise is illustrative only and excludes local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Morisset - Cooranbong is $1,378 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $660 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,764 a year against an average of $63,567. 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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According to ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Morisset - Cooranbong SA2 sit below nationwide benchmarks, showing a median income of $52,764 and an average income of $63,567, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 reach approximately $58,209 for the median and $70,127 for the average. Census results position local personal, family, and household earnings between the 20th and 26th percentiles nationally.
In terms of income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort accounts for 28.7% of local residents (6,218 individuals), closely matching the broader regional proportion of 29.9%. Elevated housing expenses leave households with 81.4% of income remaining (23rd percentile nationally), and the district ranks in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morisset - Cooranbong had 6,696 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 3% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 27.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, separate houses constituted 84.4% of residential stock in Morisset - Cooranbong, with semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats accounting for 15.6%, compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stood at 40.3%, matching the regional benchmark, while 35.8% of properties were mortgaged and 23.9% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment reached $2,000 and median weekly rent was $380, both exceeding Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330 respectively. In a national context, local mortgage payments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and rents exceed the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morisset - Cooranbong counted 6,696 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,003 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 living arrangements, representing 69.8% of local households. This group includes couples without children at 29.7%, couples with children at 27.9%, and single parent families at 11.3%. Non-family dwellings make up 30.2%, comprising lone person households at 27.0% and group households at 3.1%. The average household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Morisset - Cooranbong hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.7% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,985 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the district shows that 18.2% of residents hold university qualifications, trailing the NSW state level of 32.2%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 12.1%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 4.2%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is widespread, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of 31.7% with certificates and 10.4% with advanced diplomas. Formal educational engagement is substantial across the population, with 25.5% of residents participating in study. Breaking down enrolment levels, 9.1% attend primary school, 6.3% are enrolled in secondary school, and 4.2% are pursuing higher education courses.
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Public transport in Morisset - Cooranbong reaches 174 stops on 88 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit infrastructure within Morisset - Cooranbong encompasses 174 active stops spanning both rail and bus networks. These facilities are served by 88 distinct transit routes that deliver a combined total of 2,147 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is strong, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 340 meters. Given the residential profile of the locality, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 vehicles per household. Additionally, 23.8% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census (which coincided with COVID-19 conditions).
Transit schedules provide an average of 306 trips daily across the entire network, translating to roughly 12 weekly trips per transit stop. The accompanying spatial map highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint of the area.
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58.4% of residents in Morisset - Cooranbong report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 9.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to meaningful health considerations within Morisset - Cooranbong across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is comparatively constrained, encompassing approximately 50% of the population (~10,941 people), which sits below the national benchmark of 55.7%. Among local diagnoses, arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent, impacting 11.1% and 10.3% of the community respectively, while 58.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared with 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 24.3% of the populace (5,273 people), with overall health metrics in this older demographic aligning generally with nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Morisset - Cooranbong is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 5.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.9%) and Australian (30.4%). 3.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background measures indicate below-average diversity across Morisset - Cooranbong, where 85.9% of residents were born in Australia, 92.2% hold Australian citizenship, and 95.0% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 59.9% of the local community compared to 55.9% throughout Regional NSW. Parental country of birth statistics show that English heritage is the most common ancestry at 32.9%, followed by Australian at 30.4%, and Scottish at 7.9%. Notable variations emerge among other groups: Samoan background represents 0.4% locally (compared to 0.1% regionally), Maltese accounts for 0.7% (versus 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal ancestry stands at 3.8% (against 4.6% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morisset - Cooranbong is 45, older than 81% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.3% 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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Age distributions in Morisset - Cooranbong align closely with broader Regional NSW figures, showing a divergence of no more than 2.6 percentage points across any single broad bracket. The median age is estimated at 45 as at August 2026, dropping from 46 at the 2021 Census, yet remaining 2 years older than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census (the national median was 38 at that Census). The proportion of retirees and older residents (65+) decreased from 27.6% at the Census to an estimated 24.3%. Demographic projections to 2041 indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 will account for the bulk of population growth, increasing by 2,665 residents (51%) to reach 7,932.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morisset - Cooranbong
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 · Jul 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 | Sep 2026 this month all 22 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 Sep 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 — 1,996 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,129 at the 2021 Census → 21,667 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 (111021218). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.