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The median house price in Port Kembla - Warrawong is $970k, with units at $670k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Port Kembla - Warrawong has an estimated 9,728 residents. That puts 1,396 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis by AreaSearch estimates the population of Port Kembla - Warrawong at approximately 9,728. Compared with the 9,740 people counted in the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 12 people (0.1%). Such figures are derived from ABS estimated resident population data showing 9,681 as of June 2025, alongside 35 validated new addresses added following the Census date. The local population density stands at 1,395 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across locations evaluated by AreaSearch nationwide. In terms of demographic intake, overseas migration served as the primary growth contributor, accounting for roughly 81.1% of total additions in recent periods.
To model future demographics, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections across individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. When an SA2 lacks coverage from this series, NSW State Government projections published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year are applied instead. Age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are extended to every locality spanning 2032 to 2041. Under this modeling framework, the total population is forecast to experience a mild contraction, decreasing by 17 persons by 2041. In contrast, select demographic brackets will expand, notably the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to increase by 166 people. Additional details are available in the age section.
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129 new dwellings have been approved in Port Kembla - Warrawong over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% 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 approvals across Port Kembla - Warrawong have averaged roughly 25 dwellings each year, accumulating to 129 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Given the concurrent drop in resident numbers, this rate of construction represents sufficient volume in relative terms, creating favorable conditions for purchasers, with newly constructed dwellings carrying an average expected building cost of $408,000. Furthermore, the non-residential sector demonstrated steady progress, registering $13.7 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Relative to Rest of NSW, per-capita residential construction in Port Kembla - Warrawong is substantially subdued, trailing the regional benchmark by 52.0%.
A restricted volume of incoming stock typically underpins demand and pricing resilience among existing properties. Construction levels also trail national rates, highlighting local market maturity along with potential development limitations. In terms of product type, approvals consist of 81.0% separate houses and 19.0% townhouses or apartments, reinforcing the suburban character through spacious family accommodation. An established community profile is further evidenced by a ratio of roughly 487 people for each dwelling approval. Because resident numbers are anticipated to either plateau or shrink, demand pressure on the Port Kembla - Warrawong housing sector is likely to ease, thereby generating prospective opportunities for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Port Kembla - Warrawong
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Kembla - Warrawong, worth an estimated $10.3 billion. A further 108 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.7 billion. 30 are already under construction and 65 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 outcomes are strongly driven by strategic planning initiatives, key infrastructure works, and major capital investments. AreaSearch has tracked 17 projects anticipated to influence the local community. Prominent developments include the Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library, Warrawong Plaza Redevelopment, Warrawong Community Health Centre, and Salvation Army Housing - Warrawong Group Home, with the following overview highlighting those carrying the greatest strategic relevance.
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Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library
A landmark three-storey community hub in Warrawong featuring a modern library, flexible meeting and function rooms, and dedicated spaces for community organisations. The project includes a new town square with landscaped public spaces, a stepped auditorium for performances, and a sensory room. It is designed with high environmental sustainability standards and aims to revitalise the Warrawong town centre.
Former Port Kembla Public School Site Residential Development
Medium density residential redevelopment of the 2.195-hectare former Port Kembla Public School site (Lot 1 DP 811699) on Military Road, Port Kembla, owned by Illawarra developer Ostoja Vujic. Wollongong LEP 2009 Amendment No. 53 (gazetted May 2023) rezoned the land from B4 Mixed Use to R3 Medium Density Residential and RE2 Private Recreation, with a site-specific DCP supporting up to about 110 dwellings as terraces, multi-dwelling housing and apartment buildings, including 5% affordable housing. A planning agreement with Wollongong City Council for six affordable dwellings managed by a community housing provider was entered into on 1 October 2024.Detailed development applications for the residential precincts are still required before construction.
Warrawong Community Health Centre
New purpose-built community health centre being constructed on the north-east corner of the former Port Kembla Hospital site in Warrawong, as part of the $828.9 million New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project. Construction started in May 2025 after Stephen Edwards Constructions was awarded the main works contract, with completion expected in 2026. The centre will co-locate child and family health, the Binji and Boori Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service, community nursing, community mental health, sexual health, and drug and alcohol services, plus an equipment loan pool, in one facility with courtyards for outdoor therapy and Aboriginal-designed landscaping.
Warrawong Plaza Redevelopment
A 1.1 billion dollar urban renewal project transforming Warrawong Plaza into a high-density mixed-use precinct. Following the site's rezoning in 2024 via the State Assessed Planning Proposal (SAPP) pathway, the development will deliver 1,300 new dwellings across 10-12 towers reaching up to 22 storeys (75m). The masterplan includes 10 percent affordable housing, a revitalized retail center with an eStore, and a new bus interchange. The project is integrated with the broader 32-hectare Warrawong Parklands Master Plan, finalized in March 2026, which introduces a 3,000 sqm public plaza, an Olympic-standard skate park, and a 320m wetland boardwalk to Lake Illawarra.
Salvation Army Housing - Warrawong Group Home
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 10-unit transitional group home operated by Salvation Army Housing, providing purpose-built temporary accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence. The development includes administrative facilities, consultation rooms, and communal open space with landscaped setbacks.
Illawarra Offshore Wind Zone
The Illawarra Offshore Wind Zone is a 1,022 square kilometre area of Commonwealth waters in the Pacific Ocean, located at least 20 km offshore between Wombarra and Kiama in New South Wales. It was officially declared by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy on 15 June 2024 as Australia's fourth offshore wind zone. The zone has a potential generation capacity of around 2.9 GW, theoretically enough to power approximately 1.8 million homes, and was projected to support an estimated 1,740 construction jobs and 870 ongoing jobs.Due to a sharp drop in water depths off the coast, only floating wind turbine technology is considered viable for the zone. Feasibility licence applications were open from 17 June to 15 August 2024. Initial proponents Oceanex Energy and Equinor opted not to apply, instead focusing on the Hunter Offshore Wind Zone where they were awarded a feasibility licence for the Novocastrian project. Spanish developer BlueFloat Energy became the sole feasibility licence applicant but formally withdrew its application in January 2026, citing global commercial pressures and the wind-down of its Australian operations by parent Quantum Capital. On 23 January 2026, the Federal Government confirmed no feasibility licences would be granted in the Illawarra zone. The zone remains declared and could reopen for feasibility applications if competitive interest returns. In the meantime, the area is open for Research and Demonstration (R&D) licence applications to trial offshore renewable technologies including floating wind, wave and tidal current systems.
Residential Flat Building - 12-16 Stuart Road, Warrawong
NSW Land and Housing Corporation (Homes NSW) project to consolidate 12, 14 and 16 Stuart Road and build a 2 storey residential flat building with 16 social housing dwellings. The Part 5 activity was approved on 23 June 2025 under the Housing SEPP. Key scope includes tree removal, landscaping and on site parking.
Bayview Centre
A 10,735 sqm large format retail centre on a 24,300 sqm site, featuring national tenants including Beacon Lighting, Super Cheap Auto, Pillow Talk, JB Hi-Fi, Trek, Autobarn, Road Tech Marine, and Amart Furniture. The centre also includes fast food outlets such as McDonald's, Hungry Jack's, Starbucks, Oporto, Liquorland, and Domino's, with 312 on-grade car parks. The centre opened in December 2023 and was sold to MLC Asset Management for $57 million in June 2024, achieving 100% occupancy.
3,366 residents of Port Kembla - Warrawong are employed, from a labour force of 4,166. Unemployment sits at 19.2%, with participation at 52.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,395, about 117% of 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 Port Kembla - Warrawong features an even distribution of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by solid representation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 19.2% and comparatively steady job conditions throughout the preceding year. Employed residents totaled 3,366 as of March 2026; however, the local jobless rate sits 15.1% higher than the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, indicating clear capacity for improvement, while labor force participation trails at 52.4% against 60.6% across Regional NSW. According to Census records, 20.8% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary industries providing employment to local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. A distinct regional specialization exists within administrative & support, where job representation reaches 1.6 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local employment, well below the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. As recorded at the Census, an above-average volume of local employment opportunities is reflected in a metric of 0.8 workers per resident. According to AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures over the 12-month timeframe, local labor force participation expanded by 2.8% while total employment dipped by 0.2%, producing a 2.4 percentage points climb in the jobless rate. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment contraction of 0.9%, a labor force drop of 0.4%, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future workplace trajectories for Port Kembla - Warrawong can be contextualized using Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. Mapping these five and ten-year sectoral estimates onto the local workforce distribution offers an illustrative outlook: while nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector variations weighted to Port Kembla - Warrawong indicate local job growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing a basic illustrative weighting that excludes regional population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Port Kembla - Warrawong is $1,108 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $551 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,517 a year against an average of $62,927. 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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show taxpayer earnings across the Port Kembla - Warrawong SA2 averaging $62,927 alongside a median of $52,517, falling below the national norm and aligning with the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Accounting for Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, adjusted calculations indicate figures around $57,937 for median income and $69,421 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual, family, and household earnings in Port Kembla - Warrawong between the 6th and 7th percentiles across Australia.
Regarding bracket distribution, the largest local share encompasses 27.1% of residents (2,636 people) earning in the $400 - 799 tier, contrasting with regional trends where 29.9% occupy the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Financial strain related to shelter is substantial, with residual income at 80.5%, placing the area at the 7th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Kembla - Warrawong had 3,791 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 18% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 37.9%. 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 most recent Census, the residential composition in Port Kembla - Warrawong included 71.6% standalone houses and 28.3% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached residences and apartments, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses alongside 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Port Kembla - Warrawong trailed the regional standard slightly at 36.7%, while 21.6% of homes were held under a mortgage and 41.8% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage payments reached $1,820, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while weekly median rental costs stood at $300 versus $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, mortgage commitments in Port Kembla - Warrawong sit under the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with local rental costs falling well below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Kembla - Warrawong counted 3,791 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 63.4% of households, consisting of 23.9% couples with offspring, 21.6% couples without children, and 16.8% one-parent households. Non-family residences account for 36.6% overall, predominantly single-occupant homes at 33.7% alongside group living arrangements at 2.7%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 people, exactly in line with the Regional NSW norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.0% of adults in Port Kembla - Warrawong hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,905 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment presents an area for growth, as higher education attainment of 15.0% trails the wider NSW benchmark of 32.2%, highlighting prospects for dedicated education programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most prevalent at 10.3%, with postgraduate awards accounting for 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. In contrast, technical and vocational training shows strong presence, with 35.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including 8.7% with advanced diplomas and 26.5% holding certificates. Study engagement is strong across the community, with 27.4% of the population actively attending educational institutions.
Breakdown by level shows 9.8% undertaking primary schooling, 7.6% enrolled in secondary schools, and 3.4% engaged in higher education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Port Kembla - Warrawong reaches 98 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 980 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 assessment identifies 98 active stops across Port Kembla - Warrawong consisting of bus connections. These nodes are linked through 36 separate transit routes, delivering a combined 984 weekly passenger journeys. Transit connectivity rates as excellent, with locals situated an average of 146 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the district is predominantly residential, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicle travel serving as the primary transport mode at 91%. Average car ownership is 1.0 vehicles per household, trailing the regional norm. Additionally, 20.8% of working locals operated from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure subject to COVID-19 circumstances.
Scheduled transport runs average 140 daily services across the collective route network, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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62.8% of residents in Port Kembla - Warrawong report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 11.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Assessment of chronic illness patterns and mortality metrics by AreaSearch highlights significant medical headwinds in Port Kembla - Warrawong, where widespread health issues affect both younger and senior cohorts, while private healthcare uptake remains subdued at roughly 50% of residents (~4,902 people) compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 10.3 and 10.0% of the population respectively, while 62.8% of individuals reported having no diagnosed health conditions compared with 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic health issues are particularly pronounced among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 20.5% of the community (1,995 people), remaining below the 23.3% proportion seen across Regional NSW. Medical outcomes for older residents present ongoing challenges, tracking national standing relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.5% of Port Kembla - Warrawong residents were born overseas and 31.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.8%) and English (20.6%). 3.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural breadth in Port Kembla - Warrawong is notably pronounced compared to most comparable regions, with 30.5% of residents born abroad and 31.4% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity forms the leading religious faith across Port Kembla - Warrawong, followed by 61.5% of the local population, exceeding the 55.9% recorded throughout Regional NSW. When examining parental heritage, the three most prominent ancestry groups in Port Kembla - Warrawong are Australian at 20.8% (lagging the regional benchmark of 30.0%), English at 20.6% (below the 30.5% regional rate), and Other at 11.4% (markedly above the 4.8% regional standard).
Distinct variations emerge within specific backgrounds, with Macedonian heritage showing substantial concentration at 10.2% in Port Kembla - Warrawong (versus 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 1.2% (versus 0.3%), and Serbian at 1.0% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Kembla - Warrawong is 42. 25.1% 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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Demographic distribution across Port Kembla - Warrawong closely tracks Regional NSW patterns, with the maximum variation from Regional NSW sitting at 2.8 percentage points. The estimated median age stands at 42, consistent with the 2021 Census finding and exactly 1 year younger than the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 from that Census. Following the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) grew from 24.8% to an estimated 26.3%. Leading up to 2041, the greatest cohort expansion is forecast within young to middle aged adults, rising by 215 residents (8%) to reach 2,776, whereas children, young adults, middle-aged groups, and early retirees are projected to contract over the corresponding timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Kembla - Warrawong
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 13 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 — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,740 at the 2021 Census → 9,728 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 (107011546). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.