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The median house price in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali is $1.83m, with units at $941k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali has an estimated 22,909 residents, up from 22,063 at the 2021 Census — a change of 846 people, or 3.8%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 2,571 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali reaches approximately 22,909 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 846 people (3.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 22,063 people. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 22,878 as of June 2025 alongside 55 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. The population level translates to a density ratio of 2,571 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 3.8% growth rate of Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (3.1%), establishing it as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, representing roughly 66.3% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements the projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 locations missing from this dataset, AreaSearch uses the SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth patterns by age bracket derived from these datasets are also applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is projected to remain just below the median of national statistical areas, with the locality expected to add 1,264 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total rise of 5.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
260 new dwellings have been approved in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali over the past five years, an average of 52 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, broadly in line with 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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Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali has seen an average of approximately 52 new dwelling approvals annually, with 260 homes approved throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 44 approvals recorded so far during FY-26. Each constructed home has coincided with an average increase of 2.6 new residents per year over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating a healthy demand level that is likely to sustain local property values, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $405,000. Furthermore, $25.8 million in commercial development approvals have been logged in the current financial year, indicating a balanced rate of commercial development.
Relative to Greater Sydney, Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali registers roughly three-quarters of the per capita building activity, placing it in the 30th percentile of locations analyzed nationwide, which leads to a comparatively restricted supply for buyers and supports demand for established homes. This level is also below the national average, pointing to the mature nature of the locality and potential planning constraints. Recent construction approvals comprise 56.0% standalone homes and 44.0% townhouses or apartments, with this expanding proportion of medium density options offering choices across diverse price points, ranging from family residences to more affordable compact dwellings. This marks a notable shift from the established housing profile (which stands at 76.0% houses), driven by a decreasing volume of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area has around 551 people per dwelling approval, which is characteristic of an established neighborhood. Demographic projections indicate that Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali is set to add 1,233 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Under ongoing building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds the baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali
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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 Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali, worth an estimated $4.74 billion. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.5 billion. 16 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Locality performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning changes. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 12 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Significant projects include the 544-550 Box Road Jannali Mixed-Use Development, M6 Stage 2, President Private Hospital Redevelopment, and Florida Street Affordable Housing, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) Stage 2 & 3
A major continuous 10km off-road active transport pedestrian and cycling link running alongside the railway corridor through Jannali, Kirrawee, Miranda, and Caringbah, connecting major retail, educational, health, and transport interchanges.
Oyster Bay Waterways Management Plan & Dredging Strategy
Sutherland Shire Council, in coordination with Transport for NSW Maritime, formulated the Oyster Bay Waterways Management Plan and Long-Term Dredging Strategy. The strategy defines environmental guidelines, navigational channel depths, sediment management, and mangrove protection across Oyster Creek and Kareela Creek waterways. Council endorsed the framework and environmental approvals for staged maintenance dredging.
Jannali Town Centre Integrated Mixed-Use & Commuter Hub Development
Strategic planning proposal and precinct redevelopment combining Council car park at 42a Railway Crescent and adjoining Box Road properties. Facilitates an integrated mixed-use development featuring an anchor Woolworths supermarket, specialty retail, residential units, a 200-space Transport for NSW commuter car park, and a major public plaza.
147 Garnet Road Kareela Residential Development
Rezoning approved for residential flat buildings on former Sylvanvale headquarters site in Kareela. The site is currently for sale via Expressions of Interest, closing August 26, 2025, with potential for up to 60 dwellings. Proceeds from the sale will fund supported accommodation for people with disabilities at other locations in Sutherland Shire. The proposal includes a 50% landscaped area requirement and environmental protections.
Jannali Public Domain Plan
Comprehensive public domain revitalisation plan for Jannali Town Centre adopted by Sutherland Shire Council in March 2026. Includes widening footpaths for outdoor dining, enhanced station surrounds and pedestrian plazas, green open space upgrades, street tree planting, improved wayfinding, and public art integration.
147 Garnet Road Residential Precinct
The 147 Garnet Road redevelopment in Kareela proposes the transformation of the former Sylvanvale site into an integrated community featuring specialist disability accommodation and seniors living. The proposal includes independent living apartments, respite care units, and landscaped communal gardens with on-site support facilities. Planning proposals and development applications are under assessment with Sutherland Shire Council.
Kareela Reserve & Harrie Dening Soccer Centre Masterplan
Comprehensive multi-stage masterplan upgrading Kareela Reserve and Harrie Dening Soccer Centre, featuring new multi-purpose sports buildings, playing field reconfigurations, an additional multi-sport court, upgraded Princes Highway carpark, a new Bates Drive carpark, and shared pedestrian/cycle path connections.
M6 Stage 2
M6 Stage 2 is the proposed southern extension of the M6 motorway from the Stage 1 terminus at President Avenue, Kogarah, through to the Princes Highway at Loftus. The project is planned to consist of twin tunnels to bypass local surface roads. As of May 2026, the project remains shelved indefinitely by the NSW Government due to market constraints and labor shortages. While the road corridor remains reserved, there is no active construction timeline or dedicated funding.Focus remains on the delayed completion of M6 Stage 1, now expected in late 2028 following subsidence issues.
12,802 residents of Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali are employed, from a labour force of 13,116. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 71.6%. 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 18,181, about 79% 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 workforce of Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and relatively stable employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 12,802 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.7% lower than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard (71.6% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a high proportion of 52.8% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted with the context of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The locality show a particularly strong concentration in education & training, with employment levels matching 1.3 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint at 12.1% compared to the regional rate of 14.1%. This highly residential district appears to have a low volume of local jobs, as highlighted by comparing the count of Census working population against the resident population. Based on the analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the year leading to March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 0.0% and the overall labor force expand by 0.4%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a slight drop in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential future demand in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali. These estimates, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against the local workforce structure to project growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these industry-specific projections against the employment profile of Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali suggests local employment could rise by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali is $2,745 a week (about $143,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,063 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,440 a year against an average of $94,189. 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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Based on recent ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income level in the Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali SA2 is exceptionally high on a national scale. The median taxpayer income in the Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali SA2 is $70,440, while the average income is $94,189, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $77,709 (median) and $103,909 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali all rank highly, placing between the 83rd and 94th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show the $4000+ bracket is the most common, accounting for 30.2% of residents (6,918 people), which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali exhibits substantial affluence, with 46.1% of earners receiving over $3,000 per week, which helps support high-end retail and services. Housing expenses consume 14.5% of income, while high average earnings place residents in the 94th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali had 7,383 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 8% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali consisted of 75.7% detached houses and 24.2% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% detached houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. The level of home ownership in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 38.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (46.7%) or rented (15.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was recorded at $3,000, which is well above the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to the metro average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali counted 7,383 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 17% 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 vast majority of households at 82.3%, consisting of couples with children at 47.2%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single parent households at 9.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.7%, with single person households representing 16.5% and group households making up 1.3% of the total. The median household size stands at 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.3% of adults in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali hold a university qualification, including 24.1% with a bachelor degree and 8.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 21.0% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 3,226 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,080 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 educational profile of the locality is highly distinct within the region, with university degree attainment (36.3% of residents aged 15+) tracking above the national average of 30.4% and the SA3 average of 30.5%, showing the community's strong commitment to tertiary education. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 24.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (21.0%). Participation in study is notably strong, with 31.6% of the local population currently undertaking formal education.
This group comprises 11.4% enrolled in primary schools, 9.0% in secondary schools, and 5.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali reaches 157 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit reveals 157 active transport stops operating within Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 25 separate routes, which together provide 3,398 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential neighborhood, the majority of workers travel outside the area to work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, and train travel at 11%.
Car ownership stands at 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 52.8%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Weekly transit services average 485 journeys per day across all active routes, which equates to roughly 21 passenger trips per stop each week. The adjacent map displays the 100 closest stops to the central point of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.8% of residents in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 metric data reveals excellent results for Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the incidence of chronic illnesses, showing a low prevalence of common conditions across all age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 68% of the population (15,463 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis were identified as the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 7.4% and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 72.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions at all, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 18.0% of the local population (4,128 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for these older residents are very positive, with national comparative rankings matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (25.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali ranks above the average in measures of cultural diversity, with 20.7% of its residents born outside of Australia and 12.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, accounting for 58.6% of the population in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali are English, representing 28.4% of the population (compared to the regional average of 19.0%), Australian, representing 25.9% of the population (compared to the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish, representing 9.6% of the population.
There are also specific ethnic groupings that differ from the broader region: Macedonian ancestry is overrepresented at 0.7% of Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali (versus 0.4% regionally), Russian is at 0.5% (versus 0.4%), and Greek is at 2.1% (versus 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali is 40. 22.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 in Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and marginally higher than the national median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the 45 - 54 age group is notably larger (15.2% locally), while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (8.2%). Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has expanded from 11.6% to 13.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 5.4% to 6.8%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 15.3% to 14.4%.
Demographic projections indicate that the age structure of Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali will change considerably by 2041. The cohort aged 85 and over is set to grow significantly, increasing by 757 people (147%) from 515 to 1,273. The combined age groups of 65 and over are projected to drive 73% of the total population growth, pointing to a rapidly aging local demographic. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali
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 15 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 — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,063 at the 2021 Census → 22,909 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 (128021536). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.