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This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Putney is $3.50m, with units at $2.70m. House values have moved 1.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Putney has an estimated 4,216 residents, up from 4,163 at the 2021 Census — a change of 53 people, or 1.3%. That puts 2,774 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Putney stands at approximately 4,216 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 53 residents (1.3%) from the 4,163 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The change is calculated using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 4,198 in combination with 13 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With these figures, the population density reaches 2,773 persons per square kilometer, which places the suburb in the highest quartile of all locations analyzed nationwide by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 81.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.
For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch applies the projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where data is unavailable for specific SA2 locations, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented instead. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are also projected for the period between 2032 and 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate that the area will experience population growth slightly below the national median for statistical regions, with an estimated rise of 178 people by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total expansion of 3.8% over the course of 16 years.
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252 new dwellings have been approved in Putney over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Council records indicate that Putney averages approximately 50 new residential approvals per year, with a total of 252 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and an additional 51 approvals recorded for FY-26 to date. Given the concurrent drop in the local population, the volume of incoming housing has likely matched demand levels, ensuring sufficient choices for prospective purchasers. The newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $919,000, which points to a clear developer preference for high-end, premium housing. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $6.2 million during the current financial year, which points to a minimal emphasis on commercial real estate growth.
Putney registers a development rate that is slightly elevated compared to Greater Sydney, tracking at 15.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year timeframe. This rate helps maintain options for home buyers while supporting the valuation of existing properties. This level of activity is also considerably higher than the national benchmark, demonstrating that developers have solid confidence in this location. The breakdown of new residential construction reveals that 26.0% consists of detached houses, whereas 74.0% comprises townhouses or multi-unit apartments. This emphasis on medium and high-density housing options provides more economical price points and caters well to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. This pattern marks a major departure from the established housing stock, which is currently dominated by houses at 84.0%, and points to a scarcity of vacant land alongside changing consumer preferences and budget constraints. With a ratio of approximately 78 residents for each approved dwelling, Putney displays the typical attributes of a low-density suburb. Projections suggest that Putney will add 160 new residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If the current rate of construction persists, the supply of new housing is anticipated to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population gains that exceed current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Putney, worth an estimated $1.01 billion. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $103 billion. 32 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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 works, and urban planning decisions represent key factors affecting property market trends in any suburb. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects within the local region that are expected to influence the market, with key developments including Putney Wharf, Kingston Quarter, the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, and Putney Hill, which are detailed in the list below.
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Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is a major expansion delivering a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) on the existing Eastwood campus. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder AW Edwards, the project consolidates services previously spread across 21 buildings into a single modern facility. The ASB will feature an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, medical imaging including MRI, ambulatory care centre, paediatric short-stay unit, and additional adult inpatient beds.Interim facilities including a new ICU/CCU opened in May 2025. A key milestone was reached in March 2026 with the first major concrete pour for the ASB foundations, using a sustainable mix replacing 40 per cent of traditional cement with recycled materials. Construction of the ASB is on track for completion in late 2027, with main entrance works, demolition of legacy buildings, and landscaping to follow through 2028.
Ryde Central
The redevelopment of the former Ryde Civic Centre site into a flagship civic and cultural hub. The plan includes a 700-person multi-purpose performance hall, public meeting rooms, council offices, childcare facilities, commercial and retail spaces, and a landscaped public plaza. Following the rejection of all long-term lease tenders in February 2026, the City of Ryde is currently reviewing its delivery strategy to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining public ownership of the iconic site.
Public Transport Capacity: Parramatta Road and Victoria Road Corridors
NSW Government program to increase public transport capacity and reliability through bus-priority upgrades. Key works include new and extended bus lanes, traffic signal priority, and stop upgrades along the Victoria Road and Parramatta Road corridors. Recent 2026 milestones include safety and accessibility improvements at major intersections such as Victoria Road and Marist Place in Parramatta, and Victoria Road at West Ryde. Completed short-term initiatives include new westbound bus lanes in Petersham, Ashfield, and North Parramatta to support the long-term vision of transforming these roads into vibrant boulevards.
741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use
Council-owned site redevelopment for mixed residential, commercial and retail use. Designed as an ongoing revenue stream for Council while providing community benefit. The development includes approximately 150 apartments, ground floor retail, first floor commercial space, and two levels of basement parking. Community consultation was completed and the project is in the pre-construction phase awaiting commencement.
apt.Meadowbank Build-to-Rent Precinct
A $280 million mixed-use build-to-rent precinct at 1-20 Railway Road, Meadowbank, comprising 291 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments across four low-rise buildings. The precinct sits above Meadowbank Corner, a retail hub anchored by a 2,500 sqm Coles Local and 16 specialty retailers. Developed by apt.Residential in partnership with Dutch pension fund PGGM, constructed by Buildcorp and designed by AJC Architects. The project is fully electric and targeting 5 Star Green Star, WELL and WeIS ratings.Structure topped out in May 2025, with construction progressing to facade, interiors and landscaping. Completion scheduled for late 2026.
Jordan Hall Residences
A luxury seniors living development featuring 29 meticulously appointed apartments. The project integrates modern residential design with the preserved heritage facade of the former community hall. Amenities include communal open spaces on Level 1 and 7, disability access, and a village-inspired aesthetic near the Gladesville waterfront.
Kingston Quarter
A multi-stage waterfront urban renewal precinct in Shepherds Bay featuring approximately 2,000 apartments. The masterplan includes the Kingston Quarter trio of buildings (01, 02, and 03), premium retail and dining tenancies, a 3,000 sqm public park, foreshore plaza, and a public jetty. The development emphasizes lifestyle amenity with a fitness centre, lap pool, and landscaped podiums, integrated with the Ryde Riverwalk.
287-295 Victoria Road Development
6-storey mixed use development featuring 65 residential units on a 2,087sqm former Caltex site. Development approved with modern mixed-use zoning to capitalize on the Victoria Road corridor transformation.
2,552 residents of Putney are employed, from a labour force of 2,603. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 73.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,277, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The resident workforce in Putney is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong concentration of workers employed in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and a yearly employment growth estimate of 0.7%. As of March 2026, the employed population counts 2,552 residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.2% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is relatively typical, standing at 73.2% compared to the regional figure of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a notable 49.8% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.
The primary sectors employing residents in this locality are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear specialization in the professional & technical services sector, with its employment share measuring 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, the accommodation & food services industry is underrepresented, accounting for only 3.3% of workers compared to the regional average of 5.8%. The ratio of the working population to the resident population in the Census indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers relatively few local jobs. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.7% while the overall labour force grew by 0.9%, leading to a rise of 0.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded an employment increase of 1.9% and labour force expansion of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future labour demand in Putney. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although total employment across the nation is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies significantly by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment composition of Putney suggests that local employment will grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Putney is $3,056 a week (about $159,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,084 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,075 a year against an average of $79,607. 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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AreaSearch data compiled from postcode-level ATO records for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the Putney SA2 recorded a median income of $60,075 and an average income of $79,607. These figures represent high levels on a national scale, comparing to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates are projected to be approximately $66,275 for the median and $87,822 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Putney are positioned high in national rankings, placing between the 85th and 97th percentiles.
Looking at the distribution of income, the largest cohort consists of 37.7% of residents (1,589 people) who earn in the $4000+ bracket, which differs from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the most common at 30.9%. The local economy is bolstered by the 50.3% of households that receive high weekly earnings above $3,000, which supports substantial consumer spending power. Residential housing costs represent 13.4% of total income, and the strong earnings of residents place them in the 97th percentile for disposable income, with the area ranking in the 10th decile on the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Putney had 1,350 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 1% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $700 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Putney was made up of 84.2% detached houses and 15.7% other residential options such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan average of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Putney was considerably higher than the Sydney metro benchmark, reaching 47.1%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (37.2%) or occupied by tenants (15.8%). The median monthly payment for home mortgages in the area was significantly above the Sydney metropolitan average at $3,467, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $700, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Putney mortgage payments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Putney counted 1,350 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of local households at 83.9%, which includes 47.6% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.1%, with single-person households representing 14.4% and group shared households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median size of local households is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.4% of adults in Putney hold a university qualification, including 29.4% with a bachelor degree and 10.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 398 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,110 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 level of education in Putney is significantly higher than broader national averages, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the suburb well to benefit from knowledge-intensive employment opportunities. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 27.1% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, including advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificate level credentials at 15.7%.
The proportion of residents engaged in study is high, with 29.8% of the population currently enrolled in an educational program. This student cohort includes 9.3% attending primary schools, 9.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.9% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Putney reaches 31 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 6,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Ferries carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 the local transport network shows 31 active public transport stops located within Putney, providing a combination of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 18 distinct transport routes, which together accommodate 6,725 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is rated as high quality, with residents living an average of 143 meters from their nearest transport stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of residents travel outside the area for work, with private vehicles remaining the most common choice of transport at 89%.
Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 49.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect public health restrictions in place at that time. The average frequency of public transport services is 960 journeys per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 216 weekly services per individual stop.
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75.4% of residents in Putney report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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 compiled by AreaSearch based on mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions show excellent health status in Putney, with very low rates of common health conditions across all age cohorts and a high proportion of private health insurance coverage at approximately 58% of the total population, representing about 2,462 people. The most common chronic conditions reported by residents were arthritis, affecting 6.3% of the population, and asthma, affecting 5.9% of residents, while 75.4% of the population stated they had no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy, with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.3% of the local population (941 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate strong health outcomes, with national rankings that align closely with those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.9% of Putney residents were born overseas and 32.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.6%) and Australian (16.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Putney displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most other local markets, with 31.9% of its residents born outside of Australia and 32.1% using a language other than English in their households. The primary religious affiliation in Putney is Christianity, which is practiced by 67.3% of the population, compared to 49.2% of residents across Greater Sydney. Based on parent country of birth data, the three most common ancestral backgrounds in Putney are English at 16.6% of the population, Australian at 16.5%, and Chinese at 11.6%. The suburb also shows higher concentrations of certain other background groups compared to the broader region, with Italian ancestry overrepresented at 11.0% of the population (compared to 3.4% regionally), Lebanese ancestry at 3.8% (compared to 2.6%), and Croatian ancestry at 1.4% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Putney is 43. 23.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Putney is 43 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The local demographic profile is characterized by a high proportion of people aged 65 to 74 years (12.4%), while the group aged 25 to 34 years is relatively small (8.9%) compared to the Greater Sydney area. Since 2021, the proportion of residents in the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 4.7% to 7.3%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 13.6% to 14.7%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.6% to 12.1%, and the 55 to 64 group has declined from 15.7% to 14.6%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate changes in the age distribution of the suburb, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to grow by 188 people (61%), increasing from 306 to 495. The combined age groups of 65 years and over are expected to represent 91% of total population growth, reflecting an aging population trend, while the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Putney
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 Apr 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,163 at the 2021 Census → 4,216 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 (126021590). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.