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The median house price in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli is $3.04m, with units at $1.26m. House values have moved -0.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Neutral Bay - Kirribilli has an estimated 18,404 residents, up from 17,183 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,221 people, or 7.1%. 185 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 8,328 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli has a population of approximately 18,404 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,221 residents (7.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,183 people. The adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 18,384 and 185 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population translates to a density of 8,327 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The 7.1% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (5.9%) as well as the SA3 area, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 90.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their starting point, for each individual SA2 area. For localities not represented in this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age cohort growth rates from these combined sources are projected forward to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to growth in the lower national quartile for these statistical areas, with this specific locality projected to add 289 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a long-term increase of 1.5% over the 16 years.
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135 new dwellings have been approved in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, 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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Approximately 27 residential properties receive development approval annually in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, resulting in 135 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 42 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. An average gain of 2.8 new residents for every finished dwelling during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 indicates consistent demand that helps sustain local property values, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $1,166,000, illustrating that developers are prioritizing high-end, premium projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $70.9 million have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating robust progress in commercial building activity.
Per capita building approvals in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli are about three-quarters of the level seen in Greater Sydney, placing the area in the 25th percentile of locations evaluated across Australia, which restricts options for buyers and bolsters demand for established homes. This below-average national standing highlights the established nature of the suburb and suggests potential regulatory constraints on planning. New housing approvals are split between 8.0% detached homes and 92.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing offers more accessible price points for buyers and caters well to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area records approximately 1324 people for every single dwelling approval, confirming it is an established residential market. Long-term forecasts suggest Neutral Bay - Kirribilli will gain 269 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. The current pace of residential construction suggests that housing supply is on track to meet local demand, offering positive conditions for prospective buyers while potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
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Development applications around Neutral Bay - Kirribilli
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, worth an estimated $1.31 billion. A further 176 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $91.8 billion. 47 are already under construction and 68 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by changes to infrastructure, major construction projects, and planning changes. A total of 47 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area, with key developments including the Neutral Bay Town Centre Plaza, the Woolworths Neutral Bay Mixed-Use Development, the 165-173 Military Road Mixed Use Development, and Wirra Neutral Bay among the most relevant.
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Woolworths Neutral Bay Mixed-Use Development
A $191 million mixed-use State Significant Development (SSD) by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group), designed by Koichi Takada Architects. Upgraded to part-8/part-12-storeys following a gazetted LEP amendment, the approved project features a modernized basement Woolworths supermarket, specialty retail, commercial spaces, medical suites, a 1,000 sqm public plaza, and 97 residential apartments (including 10 affordable housing units). After an initial deemed refusal by North Sydney Council and an appeal, the project was declared an SSD and approved.
Neutral Bay Town Centre Plaza
Coles Group Property Development and Titanium Property Investment are pursuing a mixed-use redevelopment of the Grosvenor Street Coles site and adjoining Grosvenor Lane public car park area. The amended Development Application for a reduced scheme with 42 apartments was approved in May 2025. Coles is also progressing a planning proposal for its preferred town centre outcome, seeking controls to enable a part eight and part nine storey mixed-use building with supermarket and retail floorspace, about 83 apartments, four basement car parking levels, delivery of the Grosvenor Lane public plaza, underground public parking, and public domain upgrades along Grosvenor Street, Cooper Lane and Waters Lane.Council assessment material in March 2026 recommended the planning proposal proceed to Gateway Determination subject to amendments, and the Coles and Titanium EOI for the plaza and underground car park was moving toward a selective Request for Tender process.
Wirra Neutral Bay
Boutique development of 20 luxury three-bedroom residences with expansive harbour and city skyline views, designed by MHNDU with interiors by Richards Stanisich, developed by Podia in partnership with Centennial.
The Villas Neutral Bay
A luxury boutique development by Abadeen Group comprising 18 oversized 2 and 3 bedroom residences, including penthouses with private outdoor spaces, curated onsite amenities, and expansive views. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry.
Palmaria
Nestled on a secluded shoreline of Sydney Harbour, Palmaria is a unique ensemble of six exquisite boutique 3-bedroom residences, including two full floor residences. Overlooking tranquil Hayes Street Beach, the development offers waterfront living with private access to the sand, mature landscaping, and premium finishes.
165-173 Military Road Mixed Use Development
Proposed six storey mixed use redevelopment of the amalgamated corner site at Military Road and Wycombe Road comprising 21 shop top apartments, ground floor retail, three basement parking levels and associated public domain improvements. The proposal has progressed through the North Sydney Council development application process following Land and Environment Court proceedings after a deemed refusal appeal.
183-185 Military Road Mixed Use Development
A 12-storey mixed-use development proposal seeking to increase the maximum building height from 16m to 43m. The development comprises 44 residential apartments (including 5% affordable housing), ground floor retail, commercial spaces on levels 2-3, residential from level 4 upwards, and basement parking. The planning proposal proceeded to Gateway Determination after a successful rezoning review with the State Government, contrary to Council's position which refused the proposal in November 2023. Public exhibition concluded July 8, 2025.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
11,589 residents of Neutral Bay - Kirribilli are employed, from a labour force of 12,034. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,455, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Neutral Bay - Kirribilli is characterized by a highly qualified workforce with substantial employment representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of just 3.7%, and a 3.0% increase in estimated jobs over the past year. In March 2026, working residents numbered 11,589, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.4% lower than the 4.1% average for Greater Sydney, while labor force participation is typical at 72.6% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census data indicates a high proportion of employed residents worked from home at 66.1%, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related lockdowns.
The main industries employing local residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The suburb is highly specialized in professional & technical services, with a workforce share that is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employment is underrepresented, accounting for 4.9% of workers compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Although there are local employment opportunities, the ratio of the Census working population to the local resident population suggests a large portion of residents travel to other areas for work. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.0% while the total labor force grew by 1.4%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded job growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, resulting in a very minor decrease. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand within Neutral Bay - Kirribilli. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future changes. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment distribution suggests local jobs will grow by 7.6% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not account for specific local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli is $2,364 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,551 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $83,039 a year against an average of $133,576. The average runs 61% 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Neutral Bay - Kirribilli SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $83,039 and an average of $133,576. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $91,609 for the median and $147,361 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli are elevated, ranking between the 86th and 98th percentiles nationwide.
Looking at income distribution, the largest cohort consists of 30.1% of residents (5,539 people) earning in the $4000+ range, contrasting with the wider region where 30.9% of people fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. A high proportion of residents, 41.3%, earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating local affluence that supports robust consumer spending. High housing costs take up 18.3% of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income in the 82nd percentile, placing the area in the 10th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Neutral Bay - Kirribilli had 8,319 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 9% detached houses and 82% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $541 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,990 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.2%. 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 Neutral Bay - Kirribilli consisted of 8.7% houses and 91.3% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to the Greater Sydney breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli was lower than the Sydney metro average, standing at 25.3%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (18.5%) or rented (56.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,990, which is significantly higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $541 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli's mortgage commitments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Neutral Bay - Kirribilli counted 8,319 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,910 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 50.8% of all households in the area, consisting of 15.3% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 5.9% single-parent households. The remaining 49.2% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 43.7% and group households accounting for 5.6% of the total. The median household size of 1.9 people is smaller than the average of 2.7 across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.5% of adults in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli hold a university qualification, including 39.7% with a bachelor degree and 18.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 8.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,169 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,198 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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Residents of Neutral Bay - Kirribilli have achieved educational qualifications well above the averages of the wider region, with 62.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This high level of education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 18.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational training accounts for 19.5% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 8.3%.
A significant portion of the local population, 23.9%, is enrolled in formal education. This comprises 8.1% of residents in tertiary studies, 5.8% in primary school, and 4.2% attending secondary school.
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Public transport in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli reaches 84 stops on 84 routes, timetabled for about 14,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 data shows 84 active stops in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, offering a combination of ferry and bus options. These stops are served by 84 separate routes, which together accommodate 14,315 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 124 meters from the closest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many residents travel outside the area for work, with private cars remaining the most common method of travel at 56%, followed by walking at 12% and train travel at 12%.
Average car ownership is 0.5 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 66.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 2,045 trips per day, which is equivalent to roughly 170 weekly trips for each stop.
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73.8% of residents in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 81.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Health indicators in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli show excellent outcomes, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health issues, which reveals a very low rate of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 82% of the population (14,999 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues identified in the suburb are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.5% of residents, respectively, while 73.8% of the population reported no medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort is particularly healthy, showing a low incidence of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the population (3,938 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Seniors in the area display strong health outcomes, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.6% of Neutral Bay - Kirribilli residents were born overseas and 21.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.1%) and Australian (17.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Neutral Bay - Kirribilli exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 21.0% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.6% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, chosen by 44.7% of residents. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 1.1% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (based on parents' place of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli are English at 26.1% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 17.1%, and Other at 11.8%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of other ancestries: French is overrepresented at 1.2% of the local population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Neutral Bay - Kirribilli is 40. 31.8% 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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Neutral Bay - Kirribilli has a median age of 40, which is slightly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and marginally higher than the Australian average of 38. The 25 - 34 age group is highly represented at 22.5% of the local population, compared to the regional average, while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 5.9%. The local concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is well above the national figure of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 8.1% to 9.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.8% to 7.8%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.9% to 10.6%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution of Neutral Bay - Kirribilli will shift significantly by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is forecast to grow by 576 people (88%), rising from 655 to 1,232. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to make up 84% of total population growth, pointing to an aging local profile. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to see population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Neutral Bay - Kirribilli
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 24 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 — 185 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,183 at the 2021 Census → 18,404 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 (121041416). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.