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The median house price in Port Kembla - Warrawong is $970k, with units at $675k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Port Kembla - Warrawong has an estimated 9,726 residents. That puts 1,395 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Port Kembla - Warrawong stands at approximately 9,726 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 14 people (0.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,740 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 9,681 from June 2025 alongside 29 validated new addresses identified after the Census date. The population density reaches 1,395 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The main factor behind population growth in the region was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 81.1% of all population additions in recent times.
AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are used, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates for different age cohorts derived from these datasets are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends over this timeframe, projections show a drop in the total population, with a forecast loss of 6 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is expected within particular age brackets, led by the 25 to 34 age group, which is forecast to increase by 171 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
144 new dwellings have been approved in Port Kembla - Warrawong over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 28 new residential approvals have been recorded annually in Port Kembla - Warrawong, amounting to 144 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 16 approvals have been registered. With the local population declining, the supply of housing has kept pace with demand, leading to a balanced market environment offering options for buyers, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $301,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $13.7 million this financial year, reflecting a steady flow of commercial investment. Port Kembla - Warrawong displays significantly reduced construction activity compared to the Rest of NSW, registering 53.0% below the regional per capita average.
This restricted flow of new housing generally aids demand and pricing for existing properties. This rate is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential constraints on development. New construction consists of 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining a suburban character focused on detached options that appeal to buyers wanting space. The area averages about 525 people for each residential approval, which points to an established suburb. Faced with projections of a steady or shrinking population, Port Kembla - Warrawong is likely to experience reduced pressure on housing, creating positive conditions for home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Kembla - Warrawong, worth an estimated $10.3 billion. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.2 billion. 25 are already under construction and 51 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction, and planning updates have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects expected to influence the region. Key undertakings include the Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library, the Warrawong Plaza Redevation, the Warrawong Community Health Centre, and the Salvation Army Housing - Warrawong Group Home, with details on the most relevant developments provided below.
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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 11,392, 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 workforce in Port Kembla - Warrawong is balanced between white and blue collar occupations, with good representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 19.2%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. As of March 2026, 3,366 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate sits 15.1% higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, pointing to capacity for growth, and participation in the labour force is notably low at 52.4% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a moderate 20.8% of local workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a particularly high concentration of workers in administrative & support services, with employment levels reaching 1.6 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident was recorded at the Census, indicating a higher level of local job opportunities than is typical. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, the labour force grew by 2.8% while total employment fell by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 2.4 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide further context on potential employment trends in Port Kembla - Warrawong. These projections, spanning five and ten years, are aligned with the local workforce profile to project potential growth. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely by sector. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment profile of Port Kembla - Warrawong indicates that local employment would grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, the Port Kembla - Warrawong SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $52,517, alongside an average income of $62,927. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates indicate levels of roughly $57,937 for the median and $69,421 for the average as of March 2026.
Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in Port Kembla - Warrawong within the 6th to 7th national percentiles. The distribution indicates the $400 - 799 bracket is the most common, accounting for 27.1% of residents (2,635 people), which contrasts with the wider regional pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 29.9%. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only 80.5% of their income, which ranks in 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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Residential structures in Port Kembla - Warrawong at the time of the last Census consisted of 71.6% houses and 28.3% other dwelling types including semi-detached houses, apartments, and alternative options, compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other structures accounted for 17.4%. The rate of home ownership in Port Kembla - Warrawong was slightly below the Regional NSW average at 36.7%, with remaining properties either mortgaged (21.6%) or rented (41.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,820, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Port Kembla - Warrawong are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are considerably lower than the national figure 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 make up the majority of households at 63.4%, which includes 23.9% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 16.8% single parent households. The remaining 36.6% consists of non-family households, with single person households accounting for 33.7% and group households making up 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average for Regional NSW.
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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The region presents educational hurdles, with university graduation rates at 15.0%, which is well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This scenario presents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Practical and trade qualifications are prominent, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 26.5%. Enrollment rates in study are high, with 27.4% of the population participating in formal education.
This group is comprised of 9.8% in primary schools, 7.6% in secondary schools, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Port Kembla - Warrawong reaches 98 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 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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Analysis of transit options shows 98 active transport stops operating in Port Kembla - Warrawong, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 36 distinct routes, which provide a total of 1,076 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 146 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most commuters travel out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 91%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per home, which is lower than the regional average.
Approximately 20.8% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances. Daily transit services average 153 trips across all active routes, which represents approximately 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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Health statistics show notable difficulties in Port Kembla - Warrawong, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of chronic conditions. The occurrence of typical health problems is evident in both younger and older demographics, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 50% of the population (~4,901 people). The national average stands at 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis were identified as the most frequent medical issues in the region, affecting 10.3 and 10.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 62.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Chronic disease rates are elevated among the working-age population, presenting challenges. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 20.5% of the local population (1,997 people), which is lower than the 23.4% average for Regional NSW. Health statistics for older residents present difficulties, with rankings generally matching those of the broader community.
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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Port Kembla - Warrawong displays greater cultural diversity than most regional markets, with 30.5% of residents born outside Australia and 31.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Port Kembla - Warrawong, followed by 61.5% of the population. This compares to 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Port Kembla - Warrawong are Australian at 20.8% of the population (below the regional average of 30.0%), English at 20.6% (below the regional average of 30.5%), and Other at 11.4% (substantially higher than the regional average of 4.8%).
Significant differences are also visible in other ethnicities, with Macedonian highly represented at 10.2% of Port Kembla - Warrawong (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 1.2% (compared to 0.3%), and Serbian at 1.0% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Kembla - Warrawong is 42. 25.3% 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 in Port Kembla - Warrawong is 42 years, which is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years but older than the national median of 38 years. The local demographic profile shows a high proportion of people aged 25 - 34 years (14.2%), while the 65 - 74 age group is smaller (9.9%) than the regional average. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 12.9% to 14.2% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group grew from 6.0% to 7.1%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.9% to 11.9%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate notable shifts, with the 75 to 84 bracket expected to grow the most at 22%, adding 155 people to reach 853. Conversely, population drops are projected for the 85+ and 5 to 14 brackets.
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 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 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 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,740 at the 2021 Census → 9,726 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 (107011546). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.