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The median house price in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is $1.12m, with units at $740k. House values have moved 3.4% 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra stands at approximately 12,735 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 12,744 individuals, this represents a marginal contraction of 9 people (0.1%). This figure is derived from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,735 alongside 35 validated new addresses established post-Census. With 931 persons per square kilometer, population density sits close to benchmark levels observed across comparable regions reviewed by AreaSearch. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary contributor to demographic growth, accounting for roughly 53.1% of recent overall population additions.
Projections published in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections (using a 2021 baseline) where coverage is absent. Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these series are extended across all districts through the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on prevailing population patterns, growth is projected to match the lower quartile of regional Australia, with current annual ERP figures indicating an expansion of 548 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 4.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra have averaged approximately 5 per annum, summing to 26 new dwellings across the past 5 financial years. Amid modest demographic reduction, local supply has managed to keep pace with housing requirements to provide prospective purchasers with sufficient options, while the mean construction value for new dwellings sits at $493,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $18.1 million during this financial year, underscoring ongoing capital allocation into local commercial real estate. Residential development in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra tracks well below levels seen across Rest of NSW.
While this constrained addition of housing stock commonly places upward pressure on pricing and demand across the established market, building activity has recently accelerated. Construction volumes also lag nationwide averages, highlighting the established character of the suburb and suggesting potential regulatory or land constraints. Recent building authorisations show 67.0% dedicated to standalone houses and 33.0% allocated to medium and high-density developments, broadening the availability of multi-unit offerings across multiple price points to complement standard detached properties. This marks a notable pivot from the prevailing structural profile (82.0% standalone houses), responding to site limitations, altered lifestyle choices, and price considerations. The ratio of 3679 people per approved dwelling underscores an exceptionally subdued construction landscape. According to population projections, Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is anticipated to add 548 residents through to 2041, based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. Should current building rates persist, residential completions could fall short of resident influx, which may intensify competition among buyers and provide further support for dwelling values.
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 economic and community outcomes are strongly shaped by infrastructure works, master-planned initiatives, and regional public investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 active or proposed developments positioned to influence the area. Prominent undertakings encompass the South Jerrabomberra Urban Release Area, the Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, the Poplars Innovation Precinct, and the Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade Stage 2, with detailed assessments of key projects provided below.
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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.
52 Derrima Road Townhouses
New townhouse development in Queanbeyan. Part of urban infill and densification strategy for the region.
Queanbeyan East Public Preschool
A new public preschool is under construction at Queanbeyan East Public School as part of the NSW Government's 769 million dollar plan to deliver 100 new public preschools across the state. Retaining wall and earthworks are complete, internal fit-out of the building and play space construction are underway, and landscaping works are progressing. The preschool will feature two preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, and an administration and amenities area, accommodating up to 40 children per day.Designed by Pedavoli Architects and built by Zauner Construction Pty Limited, the preschool is anticipated to open in Term 3 2026, pending planning and regulatory approvals. Expressions of interest for enrolment are now open through the school office.
7,772 residents of Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra are employed, from a labour force of 7,837. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 77.9%. 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 qualified labour pool, substantial representation in core public and essential sectors, and an exceptionally low unemployment level of 0.8%. With 7,772 employed individuals recorded as of March 2026, the area's jobless rate sits 3.3% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Labour force engagement is particularly elevated at 77.9%, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. At the Census, only 10.7% of the workforce indicated working from home, a metric that may have been influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Major employment avenues for local workers are concentrated in public administration & safety, construction, along with professional & technical services.
Notably, public administration & safety demonstrates pronounced concentration, with local participation reaching 4.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for a comparatively modest 8.9% of workers, well below the 16.9% found regionally. Comparing resident workers against jobs situated inside the boundary indicates that local employment opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively limited. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12-month timeframe, the local workforce contracted by 2.2% alongside a 2.1% reduction in employed residents, bringing the unemployment rate down by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same span, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment and a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, alongside a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labour demand can be evaluated using the Mar-26 national workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five- and ten-year models have been applied to the local industry distribution to gauge potential growth. Against nationwide employment expansions forecast at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over a decade, individual sectors vary considerably. When weighted against Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's industry footprint, local employment is modeled to rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, representing an illustrative industry-weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic 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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Based on ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 at the postcode level, taxable earnings in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra SA2 place in the top percentile across Australia, with a median of $82,359 and an average of $96,377. These numbers substantially exceed Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 are estimated at $90,858 for median earnings and $106,323 for average earnings. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual income tiers sit between the 96th and 97th percentiles nationally.
In terms of weekly earnings, 33.0% of residents (4,202 individuals) fall into the $4000+ category, differing markedly from Regional NSW where 29.9% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. High household resources are evident with 50.0% of earners receiving more than $3,000 weekly, fostering demand for high-end retail and commercial services. Residents retain 88.3% of earnings after meeting shelter expenses, highlighting robust disposable funds, with the SEIFA economic index placing the area in 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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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra was composed of 82.2% standalone houses and 17.8% other dwelling types including semi-detached residences, flats, and alternative formats, closely mirroring the Regional NSW distribution of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 28.9%, trailing the broader regional proportion, while 47.8% of properties were being purchased under a mortgage and 23.2% were rented. Housing costs were notably elevated: the median monthly mortgage payment reached $2,300 compared to $1,733 regionally, while the median weekly rental cost stood at $430 against $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the nationwide baseline 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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Families constitute the primary household structure across the area at 81.6%, including couples with dependent children at 45.8%, couples without children at 24.2%, and single parent households at 10.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.4%, comprising lone person dwellings at 16.9% and shared group households at 1.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding 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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Residents of Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra demonstrate elevated educational outcomes relative to wider regional standards, with 34.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.1% across the SA4 region. This high proportion of tertiary-qualified personnel underpins participation in professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational pathways are likewise well represented, with 32.2% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into 11.8% with advanced diplomas and 20.4% holding certificates.
Participation across education programs is pronounced, with 32.0% of the resident community actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 10.8% enrolled in primary schools, 9.5% attending secondary institutions, and 5.9% enrolled in higher education courses.
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Public transport in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra reaches 91 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 460 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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An assessment of local passenger transit identifies 91 public transport stops across Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, primarily providing bus connectivity. A network of 41 distinct routes operates across these stops, generating 456 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 155 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential makeup, most workers travel outward for work, with private motor vehicles representing the primary commute choice at 96%. Vehicle availability averages 1.9 per dwelling, tracking above the regional norm, while 10.7% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic conditions.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 65 trips per day, delivering roughly 5 weekly trips per stop across the network.
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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Health indicators across Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra show favorable outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence. Younger cohorts exhibit particularly minimal rates of standard long-term ailments, while private health insurance adoption is substantial, encompassing approximately 70% of residents (8,876 people). This exceeds the Regional NSW rate of 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, recorded among 8.0% and 8.3% of the community respectively, while 71.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health profiles for working-age cohorts conform closely to expected norms. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over sits at 11.3% (1,435 people), notably lower than the 23.3% observed regionally. Among older residents, health metrics perform above average, though their comparative standing nationally is slightly more moderate than that of the broader local populace.
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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Cultural and demographic background metrics in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra align closely with broader regional figures, with 82.3% of the population born in Australia, 93.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 87.0% using only English at home. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, accounting for 56.6% of residents, in line with the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra are Australian at 27.7%, English at 25.3% (below the regional benchmark of 30.5%), and Irish at 8.6%. Furthermore, several specific heritage groups show higher representation than typical regionally, including Macedonian ancestry at 1.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 0.9% (versus 0.2%), and Croatian at 0.9% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is 37. 23.8% 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 age profile of Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is characterized by a strong presence of youth alongside mature-aged parents. Estimates as of August 2026 show children and young people aged 0 - 24 comprising 34.7% of the community, compared to 29.3% across Regional NSW, while seniors aged 65+ account for 11.3% relative to the 23.3% regional benchmark. The estimated median age is 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the most apparent shift occurred in the 45 - 64 age category, which contracted from 30.1% to an estimated 28.3%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest population increase is projected within the 25 - 44 cohort, expanding by 452 residents (14%) to reach 3,730, whereas contractions are anticipated across both the 45 - 64 bracket and the 0 - 24 youth segment.
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 Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 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 — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (101021012). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.