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The median house price in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo is $2.70m, with units at $965k. House values have moved -9.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Potts Point - Woolloomooloo has an estimated 19,892 residents, up from 18,187 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,705 people, or 9.4%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 13,625 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Potts Point - Woolloomooloo stands at approximately 19,892 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,705 people (9.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 18,187 people. This shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 19,879 in June 2025 combined with address validation tracking since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density ratio of 13,624 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all areas nationwide assessed by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The area's 9.4% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was keyly supported by overseas migration, which acted as the solitary contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 territory, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where this data is unavailable, AreaSearch employs SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Growth rates by age group derived from these sources are also applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate a major population rise within the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with this specific location projected to grow by 6,851 persons to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 34.4% over the 16 years.
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113 new dwellings have been approved in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, running ahead of 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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Potts Point - Woolloomooloo has recorded approximately 22 new dwelling approvals on an annual basis, with a total of 113 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 38 during FY-26 so far. Even as the local population contracted, this new supply has likely matched incoming demand, providing purchasers with sufficient options, while new builds average a value of $964,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium housing. Furthermore, $16.5 million in commercial development approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to stable commercial investment.
Relative to Greater Sydney, Potts Point - Woolloomooloo exhibits much lower development volumes (78.0% below the regional per capita average). This constrained new construction generally underpins demand and pricing for established residences. This level is also lower than the national average, suggesting a mature market and potential developmental bottlenecks. Meanwhile, all recent housing additions have consisted of medium and high-density formats. This concentration of compact properties provides more accessible purchase options and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 2402 people per dwelling approval, Potts Point - Woolloomooloo displays the characteristics of a highly mature market. Looking forward, Potts Point - Woolloomooloo is projected to add 6,838 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building volumes persist, the addition of new housing may lag behind population growth, which could intensify purchaser competition and underpin faster price appreciation.
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Development applications around Potts Point - Woolloomooloo
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AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects inside Potts Point - Woolloomooloo, worth an estimated $3.3 billion. A further 164 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $153.3 billion. 55 are already under construction and 56 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning policies significantly influence regional trends. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 68 projects that are anticipated to affect this locality. Key developments include the Minerva Theatre Restoration, The Potts Point Hotel Redevelopment (Queensgate), the Holiday Inn Potts Point Redevelopment, and the 45-53 Macleay Street Mixed-Use Development (The Chimes), with details on the most relevant initiatives provided below.
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Minerva Theatre Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of the state heritage-listed 1939 Art Deco Minerva Theatre to return it to a fully functioning 1000-seat live performance venue. Following the $26 million acquisition by Gretel Packer's company, Sacred Firebird Pty Ltd, in July 2024, previous boutique hotel plans were scrapped. The project focuses on conserving rare Interwar Functionalist architecture, including the original horsehair ceiling and proscenium arch, while modernizing the site to meet 21st-century theatrical standards. It is a cornerstone of the broader cultural revitalization of the Potts Point and Kings Cross precinct.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
The Potts Point Hotel Redevelopment (Queensgate)
Redevelopment of the former Bourbon and Beefsteak pub site into the Queensgate mixed-use precinct, featuring 48 luxury apartments, a 65-room luxury hotel, and ground floor retail space. The project involves the retention and restoration of the heritage facade of five existing buildings.
Opal Next Generation Ticketing System
NSW is upgrading the Opal ticketing system to Opal 2.0 (Opal Next Generation). The 820 million AUD program will deliver an account-based ticketing platform, add digital Opal cards to smart phone wallets, expand contactless options including for concessions, modernise bus equipment, and improve the Mobility as a Service app (Opal Plus). Contracts were awarded to INIT Pty Ltd and Trapeze Group in April 2026.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
20-26 Bayswater Road Mansions Terrace
Adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Mansions Terrace into a 7-storey mixed-use development comprising commercial space and 14 luxury apartments (seven 3-bedroom, six 2-bedroom, and one 1-bedroom), retaining the Victorian facade and adding a contemporary rear extension with basement parking.
45-53 Macleay Street Mixed-Use Development (The Chimes)
A 13-storey mixed-use development by Time & Place designed by SJB Architecture. Features 34 apartments with improved mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom layouts replacing existing 92 studio apartments. Includes ground floor retail fronting Macleay Street, 15% affordable housing component (managed by Bridge Housing Limited for 15 years), basement parking, two lap pools, outdoor gym on third level, and additional communal spaces. The $101 million redevelopment will demolish the existing 12-storey post-war Chimes building.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
13,336 residents of Potts Point - Woolloomooloo are employed, from a labour force of 13,986. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 73.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Potts Point - Woolloomooloo features a highly qualified labor force, with the technology industry showing particularly strong representation, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and estimated annual employment growth of 1.6%. As of March 2026, 13,336 residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 0.5% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard at 73.3% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates a high proportion of 61.3% of residents working from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.
The locality displays a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional average. By contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The presence of 0.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a strong local job market. AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 1.6% while the labour force expanded by 1.1%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with a very small decrease. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment mix to project growth paths. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Potts Point - Woolloomooloo's workforce profile indicates that local employment would grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo is $2,041 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,534 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,584 a year against an average of $130,103. The average runs 72% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, the Potts Point - Woolloomooloo SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $75,584 and an average taxpayer income of $130,103. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $83,384 for the median and $143,530 for the average as of March 2026.
According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings are in the 97th percentile nationally ($1,534 weekly), although household income sits lower in the 67th percentile. In terms of income brackets, the largest group comprises 30.4% of residents (6,047 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where 30.9% are in this bracket. Economic capacity is demonstrated by the 33.2% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports high consumer demand. Elevated housing expenses absorb 20.3% of income, yet strong local earnings keep disposable income at the 61st percentile, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Potts Point - Woolloomooloo had 10,076 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 90% apartments. 16% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo at the last Census consisted of 0.3% separate houses and 99.7% other dwellings (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing types), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average at 18.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (16.1%) or rented (65.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent stood at $490, compared to regional figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Potts Point - Woolloomooloo counted 10,076 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,021 today, averaging 1.5 people each. 5% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 61% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 33.5% of the total household mix, consisting of couples with children at 4.8%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parent households at 3.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 66.5%, with single person households representing 60.6% and group households making up 5.9%. The median household size of 1.5 persons is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.9% of adults in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo hold a university qualification, including 39.4% with a bachelor degree and 18.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,470 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic achievement in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo is significantly higher than broader averages, with 61.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the locality well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 39.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (18.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials account for 21.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (10.0%). A significant share of the population is enrolled in formal education, totaling 22.0%.
This group includes 9.7% of residents in higher education, 2.6% in primary schooling, and 1.9% in secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo reaches 53 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 9,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.2 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 transport systems in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo include 53 active transit stops, combining train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 12 distinct routes, which support 9,157 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 101 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most commuters travel out of the suburb, with walking being highly prevalent at 31% and train travel at 22%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.2 per household, which is below the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 61.3%, work from home (recorded in the 2021 Census under COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency across all routes averages 1,308 trips daily, which equates to approximately 172 weekly departures per transit stop.
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71.4% of residents in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 80.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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 indicators demonstrate positive trends for Potts Point - Woolloomooloo residents, with AreaSearch's review of mortality and medical conditions showing results that align with national averages, low rates of common health issues in both younger and older cohorts, and an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance held by approximately 80% of the population (15,993 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions reported locally were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.1% and 6.9% of residents. Meanwhile, 71.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population under the age of 65 exhibits strong health profiles. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.1% of the population (3,407 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for this senior cohort are particularly positive, ranking higher relative to national benchmarks than the general local population.
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40.9% of Potts Point - Woolloomooloo residents were born overseas and 20.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.2%) and Australian (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Potts Point - Woolloomooloo exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 20.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 40.9% born overseas. Christianity is the largest religious affiliation, representing 34.4% of the local population. However, the most pronounced religious deviation is in Judaism, which accounts for 2.1% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo are English at 25.2% of the population (notably higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 14.6%, and Other at 13.1%.
There are also distinct variations in other ethnic groups: French ancestry is overrepresented at 1.8% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.1% (compared to 0.6%), and Russian at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Potts Point - Woolloomooloo is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 37.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in Potts Point - Woolloomooloo is comparable to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Potts Point - Woolloomooloo has a high concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 (28.8%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (2.0%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is significantly above the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 6.8% to 8.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 4.8% to 6.0%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 13.4% to 11.7%, and the 55 to 64 group has declined from 11.7% to 10.5%. By 2041, Potts Point - Woolloomooloo is projected to undergo demographic changes, led by the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is expected to expand by 26% (1,514 people), rising from 5,724 to 7,239.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Potts Point - Woolloomooloo
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 36 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,187 at the 2021 Census → 19,892 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 (117031333). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.