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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Newport - Bilgola is $2.77m, with units at $1.32m. House values have moved -0.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Newport - Bilgola has an estimated 13,928 residents, up from 13,681 at the 2021 Census — a change of 247 people, or 1.8%. That puts 2,401 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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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Newport - Bilgola stands at approximately 13,928 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 13,681 people, this represents an addition of 247 people (1.8%). This metric is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,928 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 68 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With a population density calculated at 2,401 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile across nationally evaluated areas by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 1.8% expansion recorded since the Census is within 0.7 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (2.5%), highlighting solid underlying growth dynamics.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 77.1% of recent net population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries. Where such data is unavailable for specific SA2 locations, AreaSearch adopts the NSW State Government's SA2 projections released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. For the 2032 to 2041 period, age-bracket growth trajectories from these sources are integrated across all territories. Based on these projected demographic patterns, population growth is expected to sit in the lower quartile nationwide, with the community projected to add 121 persons by 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks—equating to an overall rise of 0.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
132 new dwellings have been approved in Newport - Bilgola over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% 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 building consents in Newport - Bilgola have averaged approximately 26 new homes annually, accumulating to 132 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an inflow rate averaging merely 0.2 new residents per annum for each approved dwelling throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply is matching or outstripping demographic demand, creating plentiful options for purchasers and headroom for growth exceeding forecast levels. Concurrently, approved residential projects reflect an average construction cost of $946,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium builds. In addition, registered commercial approvals for the current financial year total $841,000, reflecting subdued non-residential development activity.
When measured against Greater Sydney, per-capita building activity in Newport - Bilgola tracks at roughly 75%, situating the area in the 24th percentile among national benchmarks, which tightens options for purchasers while bolstering interest in existing stock. This below-national-average volume highlights the established character of the suburb and points to possible planning constraints. Compositionally, recent building approvals comprise 58.0% detached houses and 42.0% attached dwellings, displaying a shifting mix toward medium-density formats that provide varied price points—ranging from larger family residences to smaller, more accessible dwellings. This represents a noticeable shift away from current local housing stock (presently 73.0% houses), reflecting limited greenfield land alongside changing lifestyle needs and affordability considerations. Recording approximately 739 people per approval, the locality exhibits the attributes of a mature, built-out market. Demographic projections indicate that Newport - Bilgola will add 121 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Sustaining current building approval levels will allow residential supply to easily satisfy incoming demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Newport - Bilgola
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newport - Bilgola, worth an estimated $31 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.31 billion. 20 are already under construction and 22 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 economic and social trajectory is heavily shaped by major developments, infrastructure additions, and strategic planning decisions. AreaSearch has identified 14 key projects anticipated to exert a tangible influence on the immediate area. Notable undertakings include the IPM Ocean Road Newport Development, Kenza Newport, The Moorings Newport, and the Newport Surf Life Saving Club Alterations and Additions, with the accompanying catalog highlighting those possessing the greatest significance.
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Newport Surf Life Saving Club Alterations and Additions
Alterations and additions to the heritage-listed Newport Surf Life Saving Club building, featuring a new contemporary northern extension, modern training rooms, a lift, and enhanced community amenities. The project also encompasses critical coastal protection infrastructure, including a buried seawall to mitigate ongoing beach erosion risks. Planning approval was determined by the Sydney North Planning Panel.
Kenza Newport
A boutique development of thirteen luxury, home-sized apartments with lift access, designed for downsizers. The project features state-of-the-art design, superior craftsmanship, and is located near Pittwater and local amenities. It is a part two, part three-storey residential building with basement carparking.
The Moorings Newport
An exclusive collection of eight luxury waterfront homes/lots with private 25-30 metre enclosed marina pens on Winji Jimmi Bay, Pittwater, offering buyers the option to acquire a custom-designed home by Scott Carver or to build their own. The development is on the site of the former Sirsi Marina.
IPM Ocean Road Newport
Boutique luxury apartment development by IPM Property on Ocean Road, Newport, on a site formerly occupied by two residential homes. IPM intends to seek development approval for a limited number of high-end three-bedroom apartments targeting local downsizers and owner-occupiers on the Northern Beaches. The project forms part of IPM's broader Northern Beaches pipeline.
Newport Luxury Apartments - 54-58 Beaconsfield Street
Luxury residential development by Restreet Pty Ltd (Alistair Jones, Stephen Jedovnicky, Kevin Lam). Demolition of existing buildings to construct 2-3 storey building with 13 three-bedroom apartments and basement parking. Located near Kaliyna Street Local Centre.
Robertson Road Corner Site Development
A three-storey shop top housing development consisting of 14 residential units, 8 retail shops, and a 54-space basement car park. The development was approved by the Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel in February 2022 despite significant community opposition and concerns about non-compliance with the Newport Masterplan and its impact on Robertson Road's potential as a pedestrian plaza/community hub.
Newport Village Commercial Centre Masterplan
A masterplan adopted by the former Pittwater Council in November 2007 to establish a holistic vision for the Newport Village Commercial Centre. The plan focuses on enhancing public spaces, traffic calming, and mixed uses to create a vibrant seaside village hub. It provides an urban design framework, and its principles are incorporated into the Pittwater Development Control Plan (DCP) to guide future development in the area. The masterplan has been used to assess subsequent development applications in the village.
Qubec Newport
An exclusive, luxury, and sustainable townhome development with 18 residences in Newport, NSW. Features include polished concrete, smart home technology, private elevators, individual solar power and battery storage, EV charging, and biometric/numberplate recognition access. The project was completed in 2023.
7,895 residents of Newport - Bilgola are employed, from a labour force of 8,186. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 68.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,370, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The resident workforce in Newport - Bilgola is characterized by advanced educational qualifications, prominent representation within technology fields, an unemployment rate standing at just 3.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 0.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 7,895 individuals, while the local jobless rate is 0.6% under the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, and labour force participation matches the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census records also reveal that 48.7% of working locals operated from home, though this figure reflects prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Workforce participation in construction is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.4 times the regional norm. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 2.6% of the employed base, trailing the 5.3% benchmark seen across Greater Sydney. Comparisons between local working population figures and resident worker counts from the Census indicate that this largely residential enclave provides a constrained volume of local jobs. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, the period to March 2026 saw a 0.5% rise in employment alongside a 1.4% expansion in the labour force, which led to a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Greater Sydney, by comparison, recorded 1.9% growth in both employment and the labour force, resulting in a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Newport - Bilgola. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to gauge potential growth trajectories. Over five years, national employment is expected to grow by 6.6%, while the ten-year figure stands at 13.7%. Sectoral growth rates vary considerably, and when applied to Newport - Bilgola’s current employment composition, they indicate a projected local employment increase of 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation relies on a straightforward weighting method for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newport - Bilgola is $2,607 a week (about $136,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,115 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,370 a year against an average of $111,628. The average runs 82% 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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According to the latest postcode-based ATO figures released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxable individuals within the Newport - Bilgola SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $61,370 and an average of $111,628. These metrics place the area well above national standards, outperforming Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $67,703 for median earnings and $123,148 for average earnings as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places local household, family, and personal incomes in high standing, ranking between the 86th and 92nd percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution is heavily weighted to the top tier, where the $4000+ bracket accounts for 32.4% of the population (4,512 people), in contrast to the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 30.9%. Furthermore, robust financial capacity is evidenced by 44.5% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, driving elevated purchasing power. While accommodation costs account for 15.2% of income, strong earning capacity maintains disposable income at the 92nd percentile and positions the district in the 10th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newport - Bilgola had 4,944 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 20% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $628 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census findings, the residential profile in Newport - Bilgola consisted of 73.0% detached houses and 26.9% non-detached dwellings (including semi-detached properties, units, and other residential formats), compared to Sydney metro averages of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternate dwelling types. Full home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan standard, standing at 41.5%, while mortgaged dwellings represented 39.1% and rental accommodations accounted for 19.4%. The median monthly mortgage commitment was notably higher than the metropolitan level at $3,033, while weekly rent medians reached $628, compared to respective Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Newport - Bilgola substantially exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and local rental rates sit well above the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newport - Bilgola counted 4,944 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 78.1% of all local households; this comprises couples with children at 37.2%, couples without children at 31.7%, and single-parent arrangements at 8.5%. The remaining 21.9% consists of non-family households, where single-person residences represent 19.9% and group homes account for 2.0%. The community's median household size stands at 2.7 people, aligning exactly with the Greater Sydney norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.7% of adults in Newport - Bilgola hold a university qualification, including 27.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 18.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 911 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,108 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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The local educational landscape is exceptionally strong within the broader region, with tertiary qualification attainment (39.7% of residents aged 15+) outperforming both the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and the NSW figure of 32.2%, demonstrating a high priority placed on university education. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Additionally, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 33.1% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificate-level courses (18.6%). Engagement with the educational system is substantial, with 28.3% of the resident community actively participating in formal study.
This cohort comprises 8.8% attending primary school, 8.8% enrolled in secondary school, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newport - Bilgola reaches 68 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Newport - Bilgola includes 68 operational transport stops comprising a network of bus and ferry connections. These facilities are served by 36 distinct transit routes that combine to deliver 2,460 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 218 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential setting, outbound travel forms the primary commuting pattern, with private vehicles serving as the main mode for 89% of commuters and 4% walking. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional benchmark, while 48.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting prevailing pandemic conditions.
Transit route frequency averages 351 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 36 weekly trips per transport stop.
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73.6% of residents in Newport - Bilgola report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.8 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 assessments across Newport - Bilgola show outstanding outcomes, based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, with minimal prevalence of widespread medical conditions across all age cohorts. Moreover, private health insurance coverage is remarkably high, encompassing approximately 76% of the local population (10,599 people). This significantly surpasses the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% as well as the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma constitute the most frequently reported health conditions among locals, diagnosed in 7.6% and 6.3% of the population, respectively, while 73.6% of residents indicated they were entirely free of medical conditions, compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
The district has 23.9% of its population aged 65 and over (3,334 people), tracking above the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Health status among older residents is notably positive, with national health benchmarks corresponding closely to the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Newport - Bilgola is largely Australian-born, at 75.6% of residents, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The cultural background of Newport - Bilgola closely mirrors broader regional patterns, with 75.6% of residents born domestically in Australia, 91.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.9% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the most common faith, practiced by 48.0% of local inhabitants. The clearest divergence in religious affiliation appears in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents locally versus 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental birthplace, the leading lineages in Newport - Bilgola are English (33.6% of the community, notably above the regional rate of 19.0%), Australian (23.1%, exceeding the regional benchmark of 17.8%), and Irish (9.8%).
Other specific cultural backgrounds also show notable differences from regional averages, including French ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), South Australian heritage at 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Scottish ancestry at 9.3% (against 4.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newport - Bilgola is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 22.5% 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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Demographically, Newport - Bilgola exhibits an older age structure relative to its broader metropolitan setting. Based on updated figures to August 2026, retirees and senior residents aged 65+ comprise 23.9% of the population, contrasted with 15.5% in Greater Sydney, whereas younger-to-middle adults aged 25 - 44 represent only 17.7% of the community compared to 31.4% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 46 as at August 2026, mirroring the level recorded in the 2021 Census, which sits 9 years above the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 and exceeds the nationwide Census figure of 38.
Since the Census, the share of residents in retiree and older cohorts has expanded from 20.7% to an estimated 23.9%. Looking forward to 2041, senior cohorts are expected to drive the vast majority of local growth, expanding by 816 residents (24%) to total 4,150, while populations of children, youth, and adults aged 25 - 44 are forecast to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newport - Bilgola
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 10 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 68 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,681 at the 2021 Census → 13,928 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 (122021422). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.