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The median house price in Morisset - Cooranbong is $930k, with units at $680k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Morisset - Cooranbong has an estimated 21,485 residents, up from 18,129 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,356 people, or 18.5%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 1,916 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 91.4% of that increase. Density is about 65 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation, the population of Morisset - Cooranbong stands at approximately 21,485 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,356 people (18.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 18,129 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 21,067 alongside 1,916 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 65 persons per square kilometer, indicating residents have plenty of space. The local growth rate of 18.5% since the 2021 census outstripped both the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the surrounding SA4 region, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
The expansion was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 91.4% of the total population increase over recent times. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 location, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections with a 2021 baseline where necessary. Age-specific growth trends from these collections are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic shifts, the area is set for outstanding expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent of regional locations nationwide, with an estimated rise of 9,133 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 40.6% over the 16 years.
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1,713 new dwellings have been approved in Morisset - Cooranbong over the past five years, an average of 342 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 298 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 495, running ahead of 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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Morisset - Cooranbong averages about 342 residential building approvals annually, representing 1,713 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Records show 454 approvals so far during FY-26. With an average of 2 people moving to the district for every new residence built over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), there is solid demand that is likely to maintain property values, with new dwellings carrying an average build cost of $296,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $52.7 million this financial year, showing strong commercial momentum locally.
Residential building approvals per capita in Morisset - Cooranbong are 107.0% higher than in the Rest of NSW, providing home buyers with more opportunities. This volume of building permits significantly exceeds the national benchmark, demonstrating that developers have high confidence in the local market. The mix of new residential projects consists of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% medium to high-density options, maintaining a low-density profile that appeals to buyers seeking space. An average of approximately 61 people per approval characterizes the region as an expanding area. Long-term forecasts suggest Morisset - Cooranbong will gain 8,715 new residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections. Current residential building volumes appear well-aligned with future population needs, helping to support balanced market conditions without creating rapid upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morisset - Cooranbong, worth an estimated $1.8 billion. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.29 billion. 16 are already under construction and 27 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 works, and planning updates have a significant impact on local development. A total of 39 projects with the potential to influence the area have been identified by AreaSearch. Prominent projects include the Life & Home Bulky Goods Centre, Morisset, the Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development, Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie, and the Mandalong Road Upgrade, Morisset, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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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 upgrade will replace the existing roundabout at the Mandalong Road/Freemans Drive/Dora Street/Wyee Road intersection with new traffic lights, add through and turning lanes, medians, a shared user path, and two new bus stops on Dora Street. The project aims to improve congestion, safety, and support planned retail, industrial, and commercial growth in Morisset. The project is a joint initiative of the Australian and NSW Governments.
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.
Wyee Local Centre Expansion
The planning proposal (RZ/4/2024) to rezone 1.42 hectares of land from RU4 Primary Production to E1 Local Centre was approved by Lake Macquarie City Council in February 2025. This project facilitates the expansion of the existing Wyee local centre to accommodate a full-line supermarket, specialty retail stores, food and drink outlets, medical offices, and a childcare centre. It is a key part of the Wyee Structure Plan, designed to service a population expected to grow by 78% by 2041, and is anticipated to create approximately 285 local jobs.
8,788 residents of Morisset - Cooranbong are employed, from a labour force of 9,268. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 53.8%. 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 workforce in Morisset - Cooranbong is skilled and has a solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Jobholders numbered 8,788 as of March 2026, though the unemployment rate sits 1.1% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, and the participation rate of 53.8% is notably lower than the regional average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that 23.8% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows a high level of local specialization, employing workers at a rate 1.4 times that of the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.7% of local jobs compared to 5.3% across the region. Although local businesses provide employment, comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a high percentage of workers travel to other areas for employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local labour force shrank by 0.5% while total jobs fell by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 2.2 percentage points. Over the same period in Regional NSW, employment decreased by 0.9%, the labour force shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. National employment trends published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Morisset - Cooranbong. These five and ten-year national projections are aligned with local employment sectors to project growth. While overall national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these national sector projections against the local industry mix suggests employment in Morisset - Cooranbong could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming a basic extrapolation that excludes local population projections.
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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Morisset - Cooranbong SA2 are below national averages, with a median of $52,764 and an average of $63,567. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of $58,209 for the median and $70,127 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual incomes for the area fall between the 20th and 26th percentiles nationally.
Looking at distribution, the income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 28.7% of the local population (6,166 people), which is close to the wider region where this segment comprises 29.9%. Housing cost pressures are high, leaving residents with only 81.4% of their income, which sits in the 23rd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area's income in the 4th decile.
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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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Morisset - Cooranbong is composed of 84.4% separate houses and 15.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other options in Regional NSW. Home ownership stands at 40.3%, matching the Regional NSW rate, while 35.8% of properties are owned with a mortgage and 23.9% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $380 exceeds the regional benchmark of $330. Nationally, local mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morisset - Cooranbong counted 6,696 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,936 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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Families make up 69.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 27.9%, couples without children at 29.7%, and single parent families at 11.3%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.2% of the area, with single person households representing 27.0% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly above the Regional NSW average 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 characteristics in the area present certain challenges, as the university qualification rate of 18.2% is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent 12.1% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 31.7%. A high level of educational enrolment is visible, with 25.5% of the population participating in study. This group includes 9.1% in primary school, 6.3% in high school, and 4.2% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Morisset - Cooranbong reaches 174 stops on 88 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 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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Analysis of local transit shows 174 active public transport stops in Morisset - Cooranbong, consisting of bus and train options. These stops are served by 88 distinct routes, which accommodate 2,250 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 340 meters from the nearest stop. The area is mainly residential, leading to high levels of outward commuting, and private cars remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Dwellings have an average of 1.6 vehicles. Approximately 23.8% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
Transit services average 321 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to about 12 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Public health records indicate notable issues in Morisset - Cooranbong, based on an assessment of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses that affect both older and younger populations, while private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 50% of residents (~10,849 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 11.1 and 10.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 58.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic illness rates are elevated among the working-age population.
The community has 24.3% of its population aged 65 and over (5,212 people), and the health outcomes for these seniors are generally consistent with national averages.
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 diversity in Morisset - Cooranbong is lower than average, with 85.9% of residents born in Australia, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 95.0% speaking only English in their homes. Christianity is the dominant religion at 59.9% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The three most common ancestral backgrounds reported in the area are English at 32.9%, Australian at 30.4%, and Scottish at 7.9%. Some specific backgrounds show different proportions than the wider region, with Samoan backgrounds overrepresented at 0.4% (compared to 0.1% regionally), Maltese at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal residents at 3.8% (compared to 4.6%).
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. 24.1% 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 years in Morisset - Cooranbong is slightly higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and notably older than the national median of 38. The local population has an over-representation of residents aged 85+ (4.2%) and an under-representation of the 45 - 54 age group (10.0%) compared to Regional NSW. Since 2021, an influx of younger residents has lowered the median age by 1.2 years to 45. Specifically, the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 10.2% to 12.2% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort rose from 11.1% to 12.4%.
Conversely, the 65 to 74 group fell from 12.5% to 11.2%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.1% to 10.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest major demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow the fastest at 54%, adding 1,440 people to reach 4,109.
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 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 23 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 — 1,916 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,129 at the 2021 Census → 21,485 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 (111021218). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.