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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 North Sydney - Lavender Bay is $3.92m, with units at $1.30m. House values have moved 2.6% a year compounded over five years.
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North Sydney - Lavender Bay has an estimated 13,776 residents, up from 12,441 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,335 people, or 10.7%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 544 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.7% of that increase. That puts 7,213 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 count in North Sydney - Lavender Bay stands at approximately 13,776 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,335 people (10.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 12,441 people. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,776 as of June 2025 alongside 544 validated new addresses added following the Census date. Such a headcount produces a concentration of 7,212 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top 10% nationally in AreaSearch assessments and underscoring real estate here as highly prized.
The 10.7% expansion recorded by North Sydney - Lavender Bay since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (5.9%) and the SA3 area, establishing it as an area pacesetter. Inbound international migration served as the primary catalyst for local demographic expansion, generating around 87.7% of aggregate population additions over recent timeframes. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting point) are utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 zones. Where local coverage is absent, NSW State Government SA2 modeling from 2022 (anchored to 2021) is substituted. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these sources are extended across every district for 2032 through 2041. Projecting forward, local demographic growth is slated to outperform the median of Australian statistical areas, with expectations of adding 2,895 persons to 2041 under current annual ERP figures, translating to an aggregate gain of 21.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
354 new dwellings have been approved in North Sydney - Lavender Bay over the past five years, an average of 70 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 71 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% 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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Planning authorisations in North Sydney - Lavender Bay have averaged roughly 70 dwellings annually, accumulating to 354 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. A ratio of 2.9 new residents gained each year for every home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26) points to healthy underlying demand reinforcing asset values. With newly approved residences averaging an expected construction cost of $1,129,000, building activity clearly emphasizes the high-end, luxury sector. Furthermore, local commercial project approvals reached $837.7 million during this financial year, demonstrating considerable private capital commitment.
On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in North Sydney - Lavender Bay run 80.0% higher than Greater Sydney, granting prospective buyers substantial selection. High-density built forms dominate recent approvals, which consist of 1.0% detached dwellings and 99.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward multi-unit dwellings provides accessible purchase options while catering to downsizing owner-occupiers, property investors, and market entrants. A metric of approximately 989 people per approval characterizes North Sydney - Lavender Bay as an established, built-out community. Moving forward, projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate North Sydney - Lavender Bay will welcome 2,895 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, net dwelling additions could fall short of resident inflows, heightening competition among market participants and underpinning further capital appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around North Sydney - Lavender Bay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Sydney - Lavender Bay, worth an estimated $6.82 billion. A further 176 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $107.5 billion. 47 are already under construction and 72 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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Community development and local performance are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, urban works, and capital projects. A total of 39 key infrastructure undertakings have been tracked by AreaSearch within the area. Major developments feature Affinity Place, East Walker Residences, Victoria Cross Station and Tower, along with the MLC Building North Sydney - Adaptive Reuse (105-153 Miller Street), with further details on the primary local initiatives outlined below.
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Victoria Cross Station and Tower
An integrated station development by Lendlease featuring the 42-storey Victoria Cross Tower and a vibrant retail precinct. The precinct officially opened in March 2026, marking the completion of the premium net-zero carbon commercial tower which provides 58,000 sqm of office space. The project includes a multi-level dining hub named Miller House and over 20 retail outlets, seamlessly integrated with the Sydney Metro station which has been operational since 2024.
Affinity Place
51-storey premium office tower by Stockland, designed by Hassell. Set to be North Sydney's tallest office building. The project features approximately 59,000 sqm of commercial and retail space, a public sky garden, and high sustainability targets including 6 Star Green Star and 5.5 Star NABERS Energy.
Warringah Freeway Upgrade
The Warringah Freeway Upgrade is a major road infrastructure project upgrading a four-kilometre corridor between High Street at North Sydney and Willoughby Road at Naremburn. The upgrade streamlines traffic flow, integrates with the Western Harbour Tunnel, improves public transport with dedicated continuous southbound bus lanes, and delivers new active transport connections including upgraded pedestrian and cyclist paths.
East Walker Street, North Sydney
Approved State Significant Development for two residential flat buildings with five shared basement levels, providing 239 apartments including in-fill affordable housing. ALAND acquired the former East Walker Street site in 2025 and plans a luxury and key worker housing project near Victoria Cross Metro Station. Modification 2 has been approved and Modification 3 for substation and stormwater amendments is under assessment.
Kurraba Point Luxury Development by PB & Co
Melbourne developer PB & Co's first Sydney project designed by Koichi Takada. Prime waterfront site with 10 luxury residences including 6 apartments and 4 dual occupancy residences. Designed to be carbon neutral operation.
100-102 Walker Street Commercial Tower, North Sydney
DA-approved redevelopment of an existing B-grade office at 100-102 Walker Street into a 45-48 storey next-generation commercial tower designed by Bates Smart for Pro-invest Group. The scheme delivers approx. 37,000 sqm of commercial NLA, three levels of retail and dining, end-of-trip facilities, and a new public laneway connection linking Walker Street to Little Spring Street and the Victoria Cross Metro. Sydney North Planning Panel granted development approval in August 2022. As of mid-2025, construction is not currently planned; Pro-invest has been reported in talks to sell the DA-approved site.The existing B-grade building remains in use.
MLC Building North Sydney - Adaptive Reuse (105-153 Miller Street)
State Significant Development approval for the adaptive reuse of the State heritage-listed former MLC Building in North Sydney into a tertiary education campus. The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure approved the project on 19 March 2026. The scheme, designed by FJC Studio using Bates Smart's original building design, refurbishes the 14-storey Miller Street wing and demolishes and replaces the Denison Street wing with a new 22-storey education building. The project delivers more than 48,000sqm of gross floor area to accommodate about 5,740 students and staff, ground-floor retail and a student hub, flood mitigation works, and public domain upgrades linking to Victoria Cross Metro Station and Miller Place.A separate local DA for a commercial office scheme on the same site (Bates Smart design) was approved by North Sydney Council in late 2025; the previously proposed build-to-rent scheme has been withdrawn. The building has been vacant since 2022.
Warada on Walker
A 22-level premium commercial office tower planned for North Sydney, designed by Woods Bagot with a curved red facade inspired by the waratah flower. The scheme comprises approx. 27,000 sqm of net lettable area within 33,000 sqm GFA, a 1,000 sqm rooftop garden, end of trip facilities, 12 retail tenancies, and a through-site link connecting Walker Street to Little Walker Street. Development approval was granted by the North Sydney Planning Panel in 2022 and Roberts Co was appointed as builder in 2023, but as of mid-2026 there is no confirmed evidence construction has commenced; the site's original Q3 2025 completion target has passed unmet, and Woods Bagot's own project page still lists the tower as being marketed to prospective tenants rather than under construction.
9,138 residents of North Sydney - Lavender Bay are employed, from a labour force of 9,432. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 75.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 40,332, about 2.9 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 labor force in North Sydney - Lavender Bay is characterised by advanced education levels and substantial representation within the technology sector, accompanied by a low 3.1% jobless rate and a 1.9% rise in estimated local employment across the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,138, holding the unemployment rate 1.0% lower than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while economic participation registered exceptionally high at 75.2% (exceeding Greater Sydney's 68.9%). Census records noted that 67.5% of local workers performed duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time must be taken into account.
Major industries of employment for local residents comprise professional & technical, finance & insurance, along with health care & social assistance. Specialisation is exceptionally pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the local concentration stands at 2.1 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller footprint, employing only 5.3% of the resident workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Sydney. Registering 4.5 workers for every resident as of the Census, the precinct serves as a major commercial center, providing more positions than it has local workers and drawing in commuters from across the metropolitan area. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that across the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.9% alongside a 1.4% expansion in the labor pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% gain in employment and a 1.9% rise in the labor force, with a slight reduction in unemployment. Future local labor demand can be evaluated against Mar-26 national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped to the area's industry composition. While overall Australian employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, structural trends vary by sector. Weighting these sectoral paths by the North Sydney - Lavender Bay industry distribution suggests local job numbers could increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (note that this constitutes an illustrative weighted projection and omits local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Sydney - Lavender Bay is $2,709 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,683 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $82,775 a year against an average of $130,328. The average runs 57% 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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the North Sydney - Lavender Bay SA2 among the highest percentiles nationally, featuring a median of $82,775 alongside an average of $130,328. These benchmarks substantially exceed Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $91,317 (median) and $143,778 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census figures position local earnings between the 93rd and 99th percentiles in Australia.
Looking at income distributions, 34.8% of individuals (4,794 individuals) fall into the $4000+ weekly earnings tier, whereas the broader metropolitan area is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 30.9%. Those taking home more than $3,000 per week constitute 47.3%, underpinning substantial local spending power. Even with residential outlays absorbing 17.3% of income, strong remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 92nd percentile, placing the district in the 10th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Sydney - Lavender Bay had 6,021 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 84% apartments. 16% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,850 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. 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 latest Census, the residential landscape of North Sydney - Lavender Bay was made up of 5.6% houses and 94.4% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' accommodation types), whereas the broader Sydney metro split stood at 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in North Sydney - Lavender Bay reached 23.3%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 16.4% and rental dwellings formed 60.3%. Median monthly mortgage costs within the suburb stood at $2,850 and median weekly rent was $600, both exceeding Sydney metro marks of $2,427 and $470.
These figures also sit considerably above Australian benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly home loans and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Sydney - Lavender Bay counted 6,021 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,667 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 40% 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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Family structures comprise 55.3% of all households, consisting of 33.7% couples without children, 14.7% couples with children, and 5.8% single parent families. The remaining 44.7% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences representing 40.3% and group households making up 4.3%. With an average of 1.9 people per residence, local household size is notably smaller than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
68.3% of adults in North Sydney - Lavender Bay hold a university qualification, including 40.7% with a bachelor degree and 23.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 7.3% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 8,324 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,169 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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Academic achievement in North Sydney - Lavender Bay tracks well above state and national levels, with 68.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This concentration of advanced learning strongly equips the local community for professional service industries. Tertiary attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 40.7%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 23.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 16.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (7.3%).
Currently, 24.3% of the resident population is actively enrolled in educational courses. Breaking this down, 8.7% are enrolled in tertiary programs, 4.7% attend primary school, and 4.5% are engaged in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Sydney - Lavender Bay reaches 111 stops on 88 routes, timetabled for about 19,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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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A review of public transit infrastructure identifies 111 operational boarding locations across North Sydney - Lavender Bay, incorporating train, bus, ferry, and light rail services. These transit stops are linked by 88 unique routes that generate 19,066 weekly passenger trips. Connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 105 meters to the nearest stop. With the precinct being predominantly residential, outward commuting is standard: passenger cars serve as the primary transport mode for 46% of journeys, followed by trains at 21% and walking at 19%. Private vehicle availability averages 0.4 per dwelling, sitting below regional figures.
A substantial 67.5% of working residents carried out their roles from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Transit movements across the network total an average of 2,723 trips per day across all routes, delivering approximately 171 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops relative to the area centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.0% of residents in North Sydney - Lavender Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 99% of areas nationally. 1.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 80.4% 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 from AreaSearch indicate favorable outcomes throughout North Sydney - Lavender Bay, characterized by low mortality, low rates of chronic illness across all cohorts, and an exceptionally high private health insurance rate of around 80% of the population (11,075 people). This significantly outstrips the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the primary reported medical challenges locally, recorded among 6.0 and 5.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 78.0% of the community reported having no medical ailments, outperforming the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.5% of the local population (2,406 people), exceeding the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health indicators remain particularly positive, aligning closely with top-tier national health benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.0% of North Sydney - Lavender Bay residents were born overseas and 32.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.5%) and Australian (13.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic measures highlight strong cultural breadth in North Sydney - Lavender Bay, where 49.0% of residents were born overseas and 32.6% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 40.9% of the local population. In terms of relative group representation, Judaism accounts for 0.6% of residents, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestries across North Sydney - Lavender Bay are English at 22.5%, Australian at 13.9%, and Other at 13.5%. Distinct variations appear among other nationalities, with French background representing 1.1% locally (against 0.5% regionally), Spanish ancestry at 0.9% (versus 0.6%), and Russian heritage accounting for 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Sydney - Lavender Bay is 38. 32.6% 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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Demographics in North Sydney - Lavender Bay lean heavily toward younger cohorts, with adults aged 25 - 44 constituting 43.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney. Conversely, youth aged 0 - 24 represent 17.5%, well below the wider metropolitan proportion of 30.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has declined from 23.7% to an estimated 21.4%.
The older cohort aged 65+ is projected to see the largest absolute expansion by 2041, increasing by 2,010 (84%) to reach 4,417.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Sydney - Lavender Bay
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 18 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 — 544 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,441 at the 2021 Census → 13,776 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 (121041417). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.