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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Pyrmont is $2.10m, with units at $1.14m. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Pyrmont has an estimated 13,933 residents, up from 12,658 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,275 people, or 10.1%. Overseas migration accounts for 93.4% of that increase. That puts 14,982 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments from AreaSearch place the population of Pyrmont at approximately 13,933 residents, representing an expansion of 1,275 people (10.1%) compared to the 12,658 people counted in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,933 in June 2025 alongside 19 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a density reaching 14,981 persons per square kilometer, Pyrmont sits within the top 10% of all evaluated locations nationally across AreaSearch, highlighting local land as an exceptionally sought-after commodity. Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the broader state benchmark of 7.3%, the area's 10.1% growth since the 2021 census established it as a regional frontrunner, with overseas migration driving the vast majority of additions by contributing roughly 93.4% of total population gains over recent periods.
For forward-looking projections, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models issued in 2024 utilizing 2022 as their baseline year, while turning to NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline for locations outside that scope. Age-specific cohort growth rates derived from these sources are extended across all areas covering the years 2032 to 2041. In terms of long-term trajectory, Pyrmont is positioned for substantial demographic expansion in the top quartile among statistical areas throughout the country, with expectations to grow by 3,910 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to an overall rise of 28.1% across the 16 years.
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Over the preceding five years, Pyrmont recorded no residential development approvals, pointing to a fully developed and established urban precinct constrained by a lack of vacant land for new building activity. Such a deficit in fresh residential supply generally underpins local real estate values and ensures that market competition is concentrated almost entirely within the established housing stock. Construction volumes in Pyrmont are considerably lower than those seen across Greater Sydney as well as trailing the national average, a pattern consistent with an established urban environment facing potential planning restrictions.
This constrained delivery of new dwellings serves to reinforce sustained demand and protect property pricing across the suburb's existing built environment.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pyrmont, worth an estimated $8.4 billion. A further 170 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $208.8 billion. 53 are already under construction and 67 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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Major civic investments, urban planning schemes, and infrastructure upgrades play a decisive role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 22 individual initiatives expected to influence the precinct. Prominent developments include The Star Sydney - Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Lyric Theatre, Pyrmont Place, Pyrmont Metro Station & Over Station Development, and the Glebe Island Bridge Restoration, with key undertakings highlighted below.
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Pyrmont Peninsula Place Strategy
A 20-year strategic framework transforming the Pyrmont Peninsula into a premier jobs hub and 24-hour cultural destination. Key progress includes shortlisting consortia for the Pyrmont Integrated Station Development featuring a 31-storey mixed-use tower above the station entrance at Union Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road. The strategy targets approximately 4,800 homes and 27,000 jobs by 2041, supported by local infrastructure contributions.
The Star Sydney - Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Lyric Theatre
A major redevelopment of The Star Sydney precinct featuring a 66-storey tower designed by FJMT. The tower will house the return of The Ritz-Carlton to Sydney with 237 luxury hotel rooms and 204 residential apartments. In addition to the tower, the project includes the conversion of the former Event Centre into a world-class theatre complex managed by Foundation Theatres, consisting of a 1,550-seat Broadway-style theatre and a 1,000-seat live entertainment room. Construction by Multiplex is ongoing, with the performance venues delivering new cultural infrastructure for the Pyrmont precinct.
Pyrmont Place
A $900 million mixed-use urban renewal development at 14-26 Wattle Street, Pyrmont. The project features 237 luxury apartments across residential buildings, a commercial building, a 91-place childcare facility, and a recreation centre with two indoor multi-sports courts. Designed by BVN and Oculus, the development integrates the site's historic sandstone cliff-face and provides new public pedestrian links connecting Wentworth Park and Fig Lane Park. Completion is anticipated by early 2028.
Pyrmont Metro Station & Over Station Development
The Pyrmont Integrated Station Development (ISD) includes a new underground Sydney Metro West station and a 31-storey mixed-use tower. As of mid-2026, station excavation is complete and tunnel boring machines have finished their traverse through the cavern. The project is transitioning from heavy civil works to station fit-out and over-station construction. The development features approximately 160 apartments, including affordable housing, and five levels of commercial and retail space within a podium designed to reference local heritage.Major contract award for the integrated delivery is expected by late 2026, with the tower construction commencing shortly thereafter.
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.
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.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
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.
8,770 residents of Pyrmont are employed, from a labour force of 9,076. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 70.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,749, about 142% 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 labour pool in Pyrmont is characterized by high levels of education and pronounced concentration in the technology sector, alongside an estimated 0.7% yearly job growth and an unemployment level of just 3.4%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,770, with the jobless rate tracking 0.8% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labour force participation stood at a typical 70.9% against Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Furthermore, Census returns indicated that 59.8% of the working population operated from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 lockdown conditions at the time.
Resident employment is concentrated predominantly within professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and accommodation & food. A notable industry clustering exists in professional & technical fields, where the local proportion is 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark, whereas health care & social assistance is comparatively underrepresented at 7.8% relative to the regional standard of 14.1%. Maintaining a ratio of 1.5 workers per resident at the Census, Pyrmont operates as a major commercial center that accommodates more positions than it has residents and draws commuters from surrounding suburbs. Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year leading to March 2026, Pyrmont experienced a 0.7% lift in employment alongside a 0.9% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points uptick in unemployment; during that same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw both employment and the labour pool rise by 1.9%, with unemployment edging down slightly. Future labour requirements can also be evaluated using the Mar-26 national outlook from Jobs and Skills Australia across five and ten-year horizons, calibrated against local industry concentrations. Across the nation, total employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. When mapped onto the existing industrial profile of Pyrmont, these projections suggest potential employment gains of 7.3% across five years and 14.4% over ten years (noting this is a weighted illustrative calculation that excludes local population shifts).
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Median household income in Pyrmont is $2,422 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,297 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,496 a year against an average of $100,580. The average runs 58% 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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AreaSearch data compiled from ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 shows the Pyrmont SA2 recorded a taxpayer median income of $63,496 and an average of $100,580, placing the suburb in the top percentile nationally against Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 adjusts current estimated earnings to roughly $70,049 for the median and $110,960 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 metrics, personal, family, and household earnings throughout Pyrmont place between the 88th and 94th percentiles across the country.
The single largest income bracket contains 30.6% of the population earning $1,500 - 2,999 each week (4,263 residents), matching the 30.9% observed in the wider region. In addition, 41.8% of individuals make more than $3,000 on a weekly basis, showing substantial affluence. Even though housing absorbs 20.1% of local income, elevated remuneration keeps disposable earnings at the 82nd percentile and positions the district in the 9th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pyrmont had 5,583 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 94% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing composition in Pyrmont revealed no freestanding houses whatsoever, with 100.0% of properties classified as other dwellings (such as apartments, semi-detached residences, and other dwellings), diverging sharply from Sydney metro where houses make up 55.9% and other dwellings account for 44.1%. Full home ownership in Pyrmont was below Sydney metro levels at 18.3%, while remaining households held a mortgage (18.5%) or were renting (63.2%). Housing expenses were noticeably elevated, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,800 and median weekly rents at $580, well above Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
Looking across the country, repayments in Pyrmont substantially surpass the Australian median mortgage of $1,863, just as local rental rates sit well over the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pyrmont counted 5,583 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,145 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 57.4% of households, consisting of couples without offspring (33.1%), couples with children (15.9%), and single parent households (7.0%). The other 42.6% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person dwellings at 33.0% and group households at 9.6%. Overall, the median household size stands at 2.1 persons, tracking lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.3% of adults in Pyrmont hold a university qualification, including 37.0% with a bachelor degree and 18.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 9.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary education rates in Pyrmont are exceptionally high, with 59.3% of the population aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, vastly exceeding the 32.2% seen in NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This provides the local workforce with a distinct competitive edge in professional and knowledge-focused sectors. Specifically, bachelor degrees are held by 37.0% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 18.8%, and graduate diplomas by 3.5%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications represent 21.3% of credentials among people aged 15+, consisting of 11.7% with advanced diplomas and 9.6% holding certificates. Student enrollment levels are prominent throughout the community, with 27.2% of locals actively engaged in study.
Breakdown by level shows 7.6% attending tertiary institutions, 4.5% in primary schooling, and 3.6% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pyrmont reaches 54 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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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An assessment of transit networks shows 54 active transport stops across Pyrmont encompassing lightrail, ferry, and bus options. Across 5 separate routes, these facilities supply 4,002 passenger trips each week. Transit proximity is exceptional, with locals situated an average of 119 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward from this residential enclave, with 38% driving private vehicles, 29% walking, and 11% traveling by bus. Private car ownership stands at 0.4 vehicles per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 59.8% of workers reported working from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Across the transit network, overall scheduling provides an average of 571 trips per day across all lines, translating to roughly 74 weekly trips per individual stop.
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79.1% of residents in Pyrmont report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.1 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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Based on mortality and chronic illness assessments by AreaSearch, Pyrmont residents exhibit superior health indicators and minimal occurrences of common ailments across all demographics. Private health insurance uptake is notably widespread, covering approximately 71% of the population (9,948 people), comfortably outstripping the 59.9% recorded in Greater Sydney as well as the national baseline of 55.7%. Among reported chronic conditions, asthma and mental health concerns were the most prevalent, each affecting 5.7 and 5.7% of the community, whereas 79.1% reported no long-term medical conditions, higher than the 74.6% observed across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 14.2% of the local population (1,974 people), slightly below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older residents demonstrating particularly favorable health metrics aligned with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.2% of Pyrmont residents were born overseas and 43.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.8%) and Chinese (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural heterogeneity is a prominent feature of Pyrmont, where 56.2% of residents were born abroad and 43.1% speak a non-English language in their households. In terms of religious affiliation, Christianity is the most common among 37.0% of people in Pyrmont, while Buddhism exhibits a notable local concentration, accounting for 7.0% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds in Pyrmont are Other (18.4%), English (16.8%), and Chinese (14.6%), with Chinese heritage significantly exceeding the 8.4% regional share. Further distinct demographic variations appear across other communities, including Spanish at 1.3% of Pyrmont (relative to 0.6% regionally), Russian at 1.1% (compared to 0.4%), and Korean at 1.7% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pyrmont is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 39.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, Pyrmont is heavily populated by childless young adults. AreaSearch projections for August 2026 indicate that 45.4% of the population consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 31.4% in Greater Sydney, while children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 21.4% against a regional rate of 30.4%. The median age is estimated at 36 as at August 2026, dropping from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of children and young adults expanded from 18.1% to an estimated 21.4%.
Looking toward 2041, young to middle aged adults will drive overall volume by adding 2,382 residents (38%) to total 8,709, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will record the fastest percentage gain, jumping 60% to 3,163 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pyrmont
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,658 at the 2021 Census → 13,933 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (117031641). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.