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The median house price in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is $1.10m, with units at $725k. House values have moved 2.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra has an estimated 12,735 residents. That puts 932 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 AreaSearch's findings, Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra currently has approximately 12,735 residents as of May 2026. This figure represents a decline of 9 individuals, or 0.1%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 12,744. The adjustment stems from combining the ABS's estimated resident population of 12,735 recorded in June 2025 with 27 newly validated addresses added after the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 931 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across other locations analyzed by AreaSearch. Recent population increases in the region have been largely fueled by overseas migration, accounting for roughly 53.1% of total growth during the past timeframe.
AreaSearch relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where such data is unavailable, the organization turns to the NSW State Government's SA2-level forecasts, issued in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Age-specific growth rates derived from these sources are applied uniformly across all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, demographic projections suggest that regional areas nationwide will experience slower growth, with this particular locality projected to add 572 residents by 2041, reaching a total increase of 4.5% over the 16-year span, based on the most recent annual ERP figures.
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26 new dwellings have been approved in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the last five financial years, spanning from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately twenty-six new homes have been approved in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, averaging about five approvals annually, with just two approved so far in FY-26. Despite a decline in population during this timeframe, the level of development has remained relatively sufficient, which is beneficial for buyers. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $477,000, highlighting a developer preference for premium, upmarket properties. Commercial approvals totaling $18.1 million this financial year point to balanced commercial development activity.
Compared to the Rest of NSW, Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra exhibits significantly lower building activity. Such limited new construction typically strengthens demand and pricing for existing dwellings, even as building activity has increased recently. This activity also falls below the national average, reflecting the area's established character and hinting at potential planning restrictions. New development is composed of 60.0% standalone homes and 40.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of attached housing types providing options across various price ranges, from large family residences to more affordable compact units. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 82.0% houses, signaling a reduction in available developable land and responding to shifting lifestyles and the demand for diverse, affordable housing. The ratio of 6928 people per dwelling approval underscores the area's tranquil, low-activity development profile. Population projections suggest Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra will attract 572 new residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, which could intensify buyer competition and foster stronger price increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, worth an estimated $957 million. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.52 billion. 10 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. 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 adjustments, large scale developments, and planning strategies have the greatest effect on how an area performs. AreaSearch has pinpointed eight projects expected to influence the region. Among the most significant are the South Jerrabomberra Urban Release Area, the Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, the Poplars Innovation Precinct, and the Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade Stage 2. The list below outlines the initiatives considered most relevant.
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Poplars Innovation Precinct
A 210ha mixed-use innovation campus at South Jerrabomberra, focused on high-tech businesses in defence, space, cyber-security, and manufacturing. The precinct comprises a 35ha campus-style Innovation Precinct, a 10ha Retail and Services Precinct (open and trading with ALDI, KFC, McDonald's, 7-Eleven, medical centre and gym), a Learning Precinct anchoring the completed Jerrabomberra High School (opened 2024), and protected grasslands under NSW Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements. Key tenants include a $71 million Satellite Manufacturing Hub (a collaboration between EOS, Nova Systems, UTS Tech Lab, Gilmour Space, and federal and NSW governments) and the DCI Data Centres CBR01 facility - a 20MW Tier-III secure cloud edge data centre planned for operation from 2024, operating on a separate Essential Energy 132kV grid.The precinct is NSW's third declared Regional Job Precinct, with fast-track planning approval pathways, and is projected to employ up to 10,000 people across 30 buildings by full completion in 2027. Stage 1 innovation lots are sold or under offer, with Stage 2 coming online progressively.
Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
This project replaces the aging 1930s facility with a modern 75,000 equivalent persons (EP) capacity plant, expandable to 112,500 EP. It utilizes advanced biological nutrient removal, tertiary filtration, and UV disinfection to protect the Molonglo River. The plant will be powered by 100% renewable energy and is designed to achieve an 'Excellent' Infrastructure Sustainability Council rating. Conditional development approval was confirmed in early 2026, with construction tendering currently underway through NSW Public Works.
Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade - Stage 2
Stage 2 of the Jerrabomberra High School upgrade doubles the school's capacity from approximately 500 to 1,000 students, delivering a new building (Block E) with 18 additional classrooms, a vocational education and training kitchen, a semi-commercial kitchen, a multimedia workshop, studio and store, an additional woodwork workshop, a new science laboratory in Block B, new staff facilities and a new shade structure. The works bring the total number of permanent classrooms on site to 42.Associated site works include an extended staff car park providing 35 additional spaces, new bike and scooter parking, and public domain upgrades comprising pedestrian islands and a shared travel path on Coral Drive and Bicentennial Drive. The upgrade was a 2023 NSW Government election commitment responding to enrolment growth in Jerrabomberra, Googong and the wider Queanbeyan-Palerang area. The development application (DA.2023.0420) was approved by the Southern Regional Planning Panel in 2024 with a capital investment value of about 40.2 million dollars. Early site works began in mid 2025 and main construction commenced in September 2025. As at mid 2026 the structure is complete and scaffolding is being removed, with weatherproofing, landscaping and internal fitout works underway. The new building is scheduled to open Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
DCI Poplars Data Centre
DCI Data Centers' CBR01 is a Tier III secure data centre within the Poplars Innovation Precinct at Jerrabomberra. The approved development comprises a 25.4MW facility for government and enterprise customers with backup generators, high-security infrastructure, energy efficiency measures, rooftop solar and rainwater harvesting. The NSW State Significant Development application was determined and approved on 6 November 2025.
202 Crawford Street Apartments
New apartment development in central Queanbeyan CBD area. Part of urban densification initiatives.
50 Morisset Street Apartments
Proposed 9-storey shop-top housing on a 5,800sqm CBD site fronting the Queanbeyan River. The scheme includes ground-floor retail and about 160 dwellings above. The site is controlled by Elanor Investors Group via its Riverside Mixed-Use Development Fund in joint venture with Lockbridge. The development application has been referred to the Southern Regional Planning Panel for assessment.
Yass Road, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive Intersection Upgrade
Major intersection upgrade replacing the existing roundabout with traffic signals. Includes two through lanes in all directions, dedicated left and right turn lanes on all approaches, signalised pedestrian crossings on all legs, on-road cycle lanes on Ellerton Drive and Yass Road, removal of the pedestrian underpass, upgraded footpaths, and relocation of bus stops. Designed to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connectivity. Community consultation completed in 2025 with over 1,000 submissions and approximately 80% support.Geotechnical investigations completed August 2025. NSW Government funding approximately $33.7 million.
52 Derrima Road Townhouses
New townhouse development in Queanbeyan. Part of urban infill and densification strategy for the region.
7,772 residents of Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra are employed, from a labour force of 7,837. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 78.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,119, about 79% 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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Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra features a highly educated population with strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 0.8%. By March 2026, 7,772 residents are employed, placing the local unemployment rate at 3.3%, which is 0.8 percentage points lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 78.5%, significantly exceeding the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that just 10.7% of residents worked from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be factored in. The primary employment sectors are public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical.
Public administration & safety shows a particularly high concentration, with employment levels reaching 4.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 8.9% of local jobs, well below the Regional NSW rate of 16.9%. The disparity between the Census working population and resident population suggests a limited local job market. According to AreaSearch analysis combining SALM and ABS data, from the 12 months ending March 2026, the labour force shrank by 2.2% while employment fell by 2.1%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. This trend diverges from Regional NSW, where employment declined by 0.9%, the labour force dropped by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts dated May-25 provide additional context for future demand in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate growth trajectories. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific rates vary widely. When applied to Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's employment composition, this suggests local employment will rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this figure relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is $3,014 a week (about $157,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,357 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $82,359 a year against an average of $96,377. 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’s compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that the Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra SA2 recorded a median income for taxpayers of $82,359 alongside an average figure of $96,377. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale and contrast sharply with the respective figures of $52,390 and $65,215 found across Regional NSW. Applying a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, projected values as of March 2026 would be roughly $90,858 for the median and $106,323 for the average.
Income rankings from Census 2021 reveal that household, family, and personal income levels in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra all sit near the top nationally, occupying positions between the 96th and 97th percentiles. Distribution figures indicate that 33.0% of the population, which amounts to 4,202 individuals, earn $4000+ annually, whereas the surrounding region shows the highest share in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. The locality exhibits significant affluence, with 50.0% of residents earning more than $3,000 per week, a level that sustains high-end retail and service sectors. Even after housing expenses, individuals keep 88.3% of their income, demonstrating robust purchasing capacity, and the area’s SEIFA income ranking positions it within the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra had 4,305 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 2% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 14.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.6%. 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 residential composition of the area identified as Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, according to the most recent Census data, shows that 82.2 percent of dwellings are houses, while the remaining 17.8 percent are classified as other dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, or other types of housing. This distribution contrasts slightly with the broader Regional NSW average, which records 82.6 percent houses and 17.4 percent other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra trail those of Regional NSW, standing at 28.9 percent, whereas 47.8 percent of residences are under mortgage and 23.2 percent are rented.
The median monthly mortgage payment in this locality reaches $2,300, which is notably higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733. Weekly rental costs average $430 locally, compared to $330 across Regional NSW. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rent figures surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra counted 4,305 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 17% 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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Family households represent 81.6% of all households, including 45.8% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. The remaining 18.4% of households are non-family types, consisting of 16.9% lone person households and 1.6% group households. The median household size stands at 2.9 people, which exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.0% of adults in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra hold a university qualification, including 18.9% with a bachelor degree and 11.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 20.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,085 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,086 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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Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra stands out with higher educational levels than wider areas, where 34.0% of people aged 15 and older have university qualifications, while 21.3% do in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. This strong educational base supports growth in knowledge-driven sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational training is also widely held, as 32.2% of residents aged 15 and older possess trade or technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 20.4%.
Engagement in schooling remains high, with 32.0% of residents actively attending classes, comprising 10.8% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 5.9% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra reaches 91 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 470 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. 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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Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra has 91 active transport stops that operate as a mix of buses. These stops are served by 42 individual routes and together provide 466 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 155 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward and car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above the regional average. A relatively low 10.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 66 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.4% of residents in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% 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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AreaSearch evaluated mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic conditions to assess health metrics in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, revealing strong overall performance with particularly low rates of common health conditions among younger residents and an exceptionally high private health cover rate of approximately 70% of the total population (8,876 people). This private health cover figure surpasses the 51.9% rate observed across Regional NSW, which itself falls below the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma were identified as the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.3% and 8.0% of residents respectively, while 71.4% of the local population reported being completely free of medical ailments, a figure that exceeds the 63.3% rate recorded in Regional NSW.
Health outcomes for the working-age population are broadly typical, and the area contains 10.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,337 people), which is lower than the 23.4% proportion found in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, although they rank lower on a national scale compared to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is largely Australian-born, at 82.3% of residents, with 13.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.7%) and English (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra demonstrates cultural diversity levels that closely match the broader regional average, with 82.3% of residents born in Australia, 93.0% holding citizenship, and 87.0% using English as their primary home language. Christianity stands as the predominant faith in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, accounting for 56.6% of the local population, whereas the wider Regional NSW area records a figure of 55.9%. When examining ancestry based on parents' country of birth, the leading groups in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra include Australian heritage at 27.7%, English heritage at 25.3%, and Irish heritage at 8.6%.
The English proportion is significantly below the regional average of 30.5%. Certain ethnic groups show marked differences in representation: Macedonian ancestry is notably higher in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra at 1.8% compared to 0.4% in the region, Serbian ancestry appears at 0.9% versus 0.2% regionally, and Croatian ancestry is present at 0.9% against a regional rate of 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.5% 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 in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra stands at 36 years, which is notably lower than the 43 years average for Regional NSW and also younger than Australia's 38 years. The 35 - 44 age bracket has a strong presence at 15.8% relative to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 6.7%. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 14.2% to 15.8% of the total population. On the other hand, the 45 to 54 age group decreased from 17.0% to 13.9%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major population shifts in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to rise by 18% (252 individuals), increasing from 1,419 to 1,672. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 age groups are anticipated to shrink in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 4 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 Jul 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 — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,744 at the 2021 Census → 12,735 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 (101021012). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.