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The median house price in Moss Vale - Berrima is $1.09m, with units at $800k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Moss Vale - Berrima has an estimated 11,202 residents, up from 10,648 at the 2021 Census — a change of 554 people, or 5.2%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 305 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.4% of that increase. Density is about 95 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Moss Vale - Berrima stands at roughly 11,202 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census figure of 10,648 people, this represents an expansion of 554 people (5.2%). This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,142 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 305 validated new addresses established following the Census. With a resultant density of 94 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living room and substantial capacity for future expansion. Outperforming both the broader SA4 territory and the SA3 area (2.6%), Moss Vale - Berrima's 5.2% expansion rate since the 2021 census positions it as a local growth standout.
This demographic expansion has been predominantly fueled by overseas migration, which made up around 93.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes. AreaSearch applies SA2 projections sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia that were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as a baseline. Where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government—published in 2022 using a 2021 base year—are incorporated instead. Cohort-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are likewise extended across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, long-term modeling places the district among the upper quartile of regional zones across Australia, with projections indicating an influx of 3,165 persons through to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, translating to an overall expansion of 27.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
475 new dwellings have been approved in Moss Vale - Berrima over the past five years, an average of 95 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 96 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning approvals in Moss Vale - Berrima have averaged roughly 95 new homes each year, totaling 475 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With approximately 1.2 new residents arriving annually per newly approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply matches demand closely to foster balanced market conditions. Meanwhile, newly approved residences carry an average estimated building cost of $503,000, tracking above regional averages to underscore an emphasis on premium residential construction. In addition, non-residential activity has seen $3.5 million in commercial approvals lodged this financial year, pointing to relatively subdued commercial building investment.
Relative to Rest of NSW, Moss Vale - Berrima displays comparatively heightened building volumes (tracking 44.0% above regional average per person across the 5 year period), which supports existing asset values while affording adequate choice for incoming purchasers. Recent building approvals consist of 80.0% detached dwellings alongside 20.0% medium and high-density housing, upholding the neighborhood's open, low-density character through standalone houses that appeal to buyers looking for larger allotments. Demonstrating a ratio of around 93 people per dwelling approval, the precinct clearly reflects low-density urban planning attributes. Demographic projections suggest that Moss Vale - Berrima will absorb 3,105 residents through to 2041 (anchored to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). While ongoing residential building activity is keeping pace with anticipated demand, prospective home seekers may experience heightened market competition as local numbers expand.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Moss Vale - Berrima, worth an estimated $1.03 billion. A further 106 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.5 billion. 45 are already under construction and 52 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, public planning strategies, and regional upgrades play a critical role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects within the district that are expected to influence future performance. Prominent undertakings among these comprise Ashbourne Moss Vale, Argyle Street Terraces, Moss Vale, Moss Vale Bypass, and Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard Upgrade, with key regional works outlined in the accompanying details.
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Ashbourne Moss Vale
A master-planned residential community in Moss Vale, featuring over 1,200 prestige homes and land lots, more than 20% green open spaces, recreational areas, walking and cycling trails, and a village hub with specialty shops and potential childcare centre.
Southern Highlands Innovation Park (SHIP)
A regionally significant 1,053-hectare employment precinct located between Moss Vale and Berrima. Following the adoption of the Master Plan in March 2025, the project is currently undergoing a rezoning process to transition 56 hectares of land from E4 General Industrial to E3 Productivity Support. This rezoning aims to establish an Activity Node and Creative Hub to support small-to-medium enterprises and creative industries while providing a compatible transition to nearby residential areas.
Argyle Street Terraces, Moss Vale
DA-approved medium density project in Moss Vale delivering 50 double-storey terraces and villas on a 2.1ha site at 603 Argyle Street. The approval, granted in early 2024 following a 2022 lodgement, provides for six free-standing homes fronting Argyle Street with townhouses and villas set behind, a central village green, and solar photovoltaic panels on each home. Architects Bonus + Associates and interior designer Duet were engaged by developer Traders In Purple. As of mid-2026 the project no longer appears on the developer's active project portfolio and the prior commercial listing for the site has been removed, consistent with the site having been marketed for sale in 2025.No construction start date or confirmed delivery timetable is currently available.
Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard Upgrade
A $68 million upgrade to Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard to achieve Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport compliance and accommodate the new Regional Rail fleet. Works include three new lifts, footbridge upgrades, platform improvements, accessible parking, new kiss-and-ride zone, CCTV and lighting upgrades, and expanded stabling capacity. The station upgrade was completed in July 2025, with the stabling yard reaching substantial completion shortly after, with only minor works remaining into early 2026.
Moss Vale Bypass
A major bypass route designed to divert heavy vehicle and through-traffic from the Moss Vale town centre. The project includes a new grade-separated crossing over the Main Southern Railway Line to resolve height restrictions and flood-prone access issues while unlocking regional employment and housing growth.
Moss Vale Bypass Stage 1
Stage 1 of the Moss Vale Bypass will deliver a two-lane road from Beaconsfield Road to Suttor Road, including a new bridge over the Main Southern Railway, McCourt Road and Lackey Road, a connection to Lackey Road, shared path and new intersections. Wingecarribee Shire Council is progressing detailed design, environmental assessment and cost estimation using NSW Government funding. Construction funding has not yet been secured.
57-61 Throsby Street Moss Vale Development
New residential development project in central Moss Vale location on Throsby Street providing additional housing opportunities for the growing Southern Highlands community.
Ashbourne Master-Planned Community
124 hectare master-planned residential community developed by Novm (formerly Aoyuan International). When complete, will feature over 1,200 prestige homes and land lots ranging from 450sqm to 2,000sqm with over 3.2 hectares of green open space and 7.7km of walkways and cycle paths. Stage 1 sold out with 143 lots in late 2021, Stage 2A land registration on track for first half of 2026. Located 3.5km from Moss Vale town centre with landscape-led masterplanning showcasing healthy lifestyle philosophy.Features planned village hub with specialty shops, potential childcare centre, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. Led by development manager Angela Villate and CEO Adrian Liaw.
5,312 residents of Moss Vale - Berrima are employed, from a labour force of 5,409. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 58.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 Moss Vale - Berrima is supported by a qualified workforce spread across varied industries, maintaining a very low jobless rate of 1.8% alongside steady conditions throughout the previous year. As of March 2026, 5,312 residents are employed, and the local jobless rate sits 2.3% below Regional NSW's 4.1%. Concurrently, labor force engagement remains slightly subdued, recording 58.2% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census figures further demonstrate that 19.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment drivers for area residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction. The district exhibits notable concentration in accommodation & food, where its concentration is 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, public administration & safety accounts for merely 4.5% of local jobs, trailing the 7.5% figure across Regional NSW. Although local positions exist within the boundary, comparisons between the Census workplace count and the resident workforce indicate that a substantial proportion of workers commute outside the area for employment. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, over the 12-month period the region recorded a 0.2% uptick in employment against a 1.1% expansion in the labour pool, which elevated the local unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in total employment and a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, alongside a 0.5 percentage point increase. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's nationwide labour projections from Mar-26 provide helpful context on prospective workforce needs for Moss Vale - Berrima. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied against local occupational sectors to model trajectory paths. While nationwide employment is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary considerably across sectors. Mapping these specific industry projections across Moss Vale - Berrima's workforce suggests local employment will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for illustration and excludes localized demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moss Vale - Berrima is $1,552 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $773 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,742 a year against an average of $73,920. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Data from the ATO at the postcode level for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, shows that earnings across the Moss Vale - Berrima SA2 exceed national figures, recording a median of $52,742 and an average of $73,920. These metrics compare favorably to Regional NSW, where median earnings sit at $52,390 with an average of $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, adjusted benchmarks sit at roughly $58,185 (median) and $81,549 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual income metrics placed in moderate ranges, falling between the 38th and 43rd percentiles.
Across the earnings spectrum, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 30.8% of residents (3,450 individuals), matching the wider metropolitan proportion of 29.9%. Elevated living costs create notable financial pressure, leaving only 83.3% of income remaining to place the area at the 38th percentile, while its overall SEIFA income metric ranks within the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moss Vale - Berrima had 4,087 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 3% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Moss Vale - Berrima was composed of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, flats, and alternative dwellings), compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Full home ownership stood at 40.2%, mirroring the wider Regional NSW benchmark, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (33.6%) or occupied by tenants (26.2%). Housing servicing costs were comparatively elevated: the typical monthly mortgage payment sat at $2,000 and the median weekly rental cost was $400, outpacing the Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a countrywide scale, Moss Vale - Berrima's mortgage repayments surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental figures likewise running above the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moss Vale - Berrima counted 4,087 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,300 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 dwellings at 69.9%, comprising 27.5% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. The remaining 30.1% of households are non-family arrangements, primarily consisting of lone person households at 28.0% alongside group households at 2.1%. The average household density sits at 2.4 people, matching the prevailing Regional NSW standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.7% of adults in Moss Vale - Berrima hold a university qualification, including 16.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,612 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,038 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Moss Vale - Berrima sits below state averages, as 25.7% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing to room for continued educational and technical advancement. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest tertiary share at 16.6%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Technical and vocational skills are widely held, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (27.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the locality, with 28.5% of residents presently participating in an educational institution.
This proportion consists of 10.6% attending primary education, 8.3% undertaking secondary education, and 2.8% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Moss Vale - Berrima reaches 192 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Moss Vale - Berrima is supported by 192 active transport stops spanning both bus and rail services. These access points are connected by 50 individual routes that combine to deliver 3,003 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity measuring 163 meters to the nearest transport stop. Given the district's largely residential layout, outward journeys are standard, with private vehicle travel accounting for 93% of movements and 4% walking. Motor vehicle numbers average 1.5 per dwelling. Additionally, 19.0% of the working population operated from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit schedules provide an average of 429 trips per day across the network, which equates to roughly 15 weekly trips per individual stop. The spatial map highlights the 100 nearest stops positioned around the central coordinate point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.6% of residents in Moss Vale - Berrima report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic ailment levels, Moss Vale - Berrima experiences notable community health requirements, with recurring health conditions present across younger and older demographics. At the same time, private medical insurance uptake is elevated, covering approximately 56% of the population (~6,284 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses among local citizens, affecting 10.3 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 64.6% of the community reported no medical ailments, compared with 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Chronic conditions are recorded at above-average rates among the working-age demographic. Furthermore, citizens aged 65 and over make up 25.0% of the locality (2,799 people), outpacing the 23.3% mark observed in Regional NSW. Health measures for senior residents track above standard, with national standings exceeding those of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Moss Vale - Berrima is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 8.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (28.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity markers in Moss Vale - Berrima sit below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 87.5% of the populace, 82.1% born in Australia, and 91.7% using English only at home. Christianity represents the leading faith across Moss Vale - Berrima, accounting for 56.0% of the community, which aligns closely with the 55.9% proportion seen across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage and ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Moss Vale - Berrima are English at 31.8%, Australian at 28.5%, and Irish at 9.1%. Certain specific backgrounds also show distinct local differences, with Scottish ancestry notably elevated at 9.1% (compared to 8.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%), and Lebanese at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moss Vale - Berrima is 44, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.0% 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 demographic age distribution in Moss Vale - Berrima aligns closely with the broader Regional NSW standard, showing a maximum variation of 2.3 percentage points across cohorts. AreaSearch calculates the median age to be 44 as at August 2026, dropping slightly from 45 at the 2021 Census, while sitting 1 year older than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded during that Census. Across Australia, the Census median stood at 38. Since that Census collection, the proportion of mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) has decreased from 25.7% to an estimated 23.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the most substantial cohort increase is anticipated within younger to mid-career adults (25 - 44), projected to expand by 965 residents (41%) to reach 3,343.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moss Vale - Berrima
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 305 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,648 at the 2021 Census → 11,202 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 (114021287). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.