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The median house price in Redfern is $2.30m, with units at $1.01m. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Redfern has an estimated 15,733 residents, up from 13,670 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,063 people, or 15.1%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 191 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.5% of that increase. That puts 9,255 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Redfern stands at approximately 15,733 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,063 people (15.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 13,670 people. These updated figures are derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,731 recorded as of June 2025 alongside an extra 191 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With 9,254 persons per square kilometer, the locality places within the upper 10% of all national territories evaluated by AreaSearch for residential density, creating intense competition for local land.
The 15.1% expansion achieved by Redfern since the 2021 census outpaced both Greater Sydney and the broader state benchmark (7.3%), establishing the suburb as a primary regional growth node. Net overseas migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 94.5% of the total demographic additions over recent intervals. Projections generated by the ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline period) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack coverage within that dataset, SA2-level figures from the NSW State Government (released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline) are utilized. Furthermore, age-cohort growth trajectories drawn from these series are incorporated across all territories between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, local demographic trajectory is slated to exceed the national median for Australian statistical areas, expanding by 3,197 persons through to 2041 according to current annual ERP benchmarks, which translates into a cumulative rise of 20.3% across the 16 years.
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Residential construction permissions in Redfern have averaged approximately 1 new dwelling approvals annually, amounting to a total of 6 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years. With an inflow of 160.8 new residents per year per residential unit built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), local housing demand heavily outweighs incoming stock, a dynamic that typically spurs price appreciation and competitive buyer behavior. Concurrently, newly built homes show an expected construction cost averaging $404,000, aligning with regional standards. In addition, the commercial sector has registered $31.9 million in commercial approvals during this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial development momentum.
Building volumes in Redfern remain notably subdued when benchmarked against Greater Sydney. While such constrained supply typically bolsters valuations and competition for established dwellings, local construction has experienced an uptick lately. Current volumes also track below national norms, underscoring the mature urban landscape alongside potential local planning restrictions. Recent residential building output is evenly split between 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds, catering effectively to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. Interestingly, builders are delivering standalone dwellings at a higher proportion than observed in the broader dwelling stock (1.0% at Census), pointing toward sustained demand for family housing irrespective of urban density pressures. The presence of roughly 9785 people per dwelling approval further highlights an established, tightly held market. According to the latest quarterly analysis from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate Redfern expanding by 3,195 residents by 2041. If residential construction continues at its prevailing pace, the delivery of new accommodation could fall short of population needs, which may intensify competition among purchasers and sustain upward momentum on real estate values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redfern, worth an estimated $1.7 billion. A further 191 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $167.2 billion. 65 are already under construction and 61 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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Capital investments, planning initiatives, and major urban developments exert a decisive influence over a suburb's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 53 projects positioned to shape the local environment. Notable undertakings include Redfern Place, Redfern Co-Living Housing, Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct Renewal, and Hudson Vine Mixed Use Redevelopment, with key details on the most prominent proposals outlined below.
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Redfern Place
A landmark inner-city urban renewal precinct on a 1.1 hectare site opposite Redfern Oval, set to deliver around 355 new homes across four buildings (ranging from approximately 4 to 16 storeys). The mix is heavily weighted to social, affordable and disability support housing, including 100 social housing units, around 80 affordable units for key workers, 40 affordable homes for very low to moderate income households, 11 specialist disability accommodation homes, and approximately 100 private market sale apartments.The precinct also includes a new 3,500 square metre community facility incorporating a replacement PCYC, a new head office for community housing provider Bridge Housing, ground floor retail and commercial spaces, a central garden courtyard, rooftop terraces and a combined basement. Bridge Housing leads the development in partnership with Capella Capital and Homes NSW, with Hickory as builder. The design has been informed by a Designing with Country process led by Yerrabingin, with Hayball as precinct executive architect, Silvester Fuller designing the market and key worker building, Architecture AND designing the community facility, and Aspect Studios leading landscape and rooftop design. The development application (SSD-512749373) was lodged in late 2024 and is being assessed by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, with planning consent anticipated and construction targeted to commence in 2026 for completion in early 2028.
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.
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.
Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct Renewal
A 10-hectare urban renewal project in Redfern, comprising three sub-precincts: Clothing Store, Paint Shop, and Carriageworks. The project includes up to 3,500 new dwellings (minimum 15% affordable housing and 15% diverse housing), commercial and office spaces to support the Tech Central innovation hub, community facilities, and new public spaces including parks and squares.
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.
Central Place Sydney
Central Place Sydney is a $3 billion commercial and urban regeneration development by Dexus and Frasers Property Australia adjacent to Sydney's Central Station. The project comprises two 35 and 37-storey office towers and an 8-storey connector building, supplying more than 130,000 sqm of sustainable workspace and tech-focused office accommodation. Planning consent has been granted by the City of Sydney and the NSW Government.
Hudson Vine Mixed Use Redevelopment
State Significant mixed-use redevelopment (SSD-70066710) of an L-shaped 2,406 sqm site proposing two buildings (part 2-6 and part 3-6 storeys) with 23 residential apartments, 3,616 sqm of commercial space, and 952 sqm of ground-level retail. Includes a shared basement with 23 car parking spaces, end-of-trip facilities, a new public pedestrian link between Hudson and Vine Streets, a pocket park fronting Eveleigh Street, and extensive landscaping. Designed by Koichi Takada Architects featuring a red brick facade.Currently under assessment following public exhibition.
Erskineville Village
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct by Coronation Property. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent and Build-to-Sell stages, alongside public green spaces including the McPherson Park and Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard. Key delivery partners include Evolve Housing managing the affordable housing component.
8,940 residents of Redfern are employed, from a labour force of 9,873. Unemployment sits at 9.5%, with participation at 68.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 22,977, about 146% 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 labor pool in Redfern is characterized by elevated education levels and an especially prominent technology sector, alongside a 9.5% jobless rate and a 1.7% increase in estimated employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,940, with unemployment sitting 5.3% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, indicating potential for labor market tightening, while the participation rate aligns with the 68.9% observed across Greater Sydney. Census returns showed a substantial 60.7% of workers operating from home, an outcome that must be interpreted in light of prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Key industries employing local residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, as well as education & training. Specialization in professional & technical fields is particularly pronounced, registering an employment share 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented locally, engaging just 4.4% of working residents in Redfern against 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Recording 1.5 workers for every resident as at the Census, the suburb operates as a vital employment hub that provides more positions than it has working residents, pulling in personnel from neighbouring districts. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.7% alongside a 1.0% rise in the labour pool, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and the jobless rate experienced a modest reduction. Long-range projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment prospects in Redfern. Spanning five and ten-year horizons, these nationwide forecasts have been modeled against local industry concentrations. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applied to Redfern's sector breakdown, employment is projected to expand by 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes localized population models).
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Median household income in Redfern is $2,116 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,178 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,078 a year against an average of $96,382. 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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According to ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Redfern SA2 recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $70,078 alongside an average of $96,382. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards and noticeably outpace Greater Sydney, where the median stands at $60,817 and the average reaches $83,003. Applying the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $77,310 for median income and $106,329 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings in the 89th percentile across Australia ($1,178 weekly).
The largest income segment encompasses 24.9% of residents (3,917 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring broader trends where 30.9% fall into this tier. Demonstrating high overall wealth, 36.5% receive more than $3,000 per week, reinforcing strong demand for high-end retail and services. Although accommodation costs absorb 21.6% of earnings, solid income levels maintain disposable income at the 64th percentile, placing the suburb in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Redfern had 6,153 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 69% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,789 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.4%. 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 landscape in Redfern at the latest Census was made up of 1.4% houses and 98.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Redfern trailed the Sydney metro standard, sitting at 14.7%, while 21.0% of properties were held under a mortgage and 64.3% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations locally stood at $2,789, considerably above the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while typical weekly rent reached $500 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
When benchmarked nationally, Redfern mortgage payments exceed the Australian median of $1,863 by a wide margin, and local rents sit substantially above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redfern counted 6,153 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,082 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 45.3% of local households, comprising 27.2% couples without children, 11.6% couples with children, and 5.2% single parent families. The balance of 54.7% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by lone person households at 42.1% alongside group households representing 12.6% of dwellings. Average household size is 1.9 people, notably smaller than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.5% of adults in Redfern hold a university qualification, including 36.7% with a bachelor degree and 16.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 10.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 95 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 806 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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Tertiary attainment levels in Redfern markedly exceed wider state and national figures, as 56.5% of people aged 15+ hold higher education degrees, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% in Australia. This high level of academic qualification establishes a strong foundation for participation in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 36.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications account for 20.0% of credentials among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (10.2%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Active participation in study is prominent throughout the community, with 28.8% of residents enrolled in formal education programs.
Broken down by tier, this comprises 12.3% attending tertiary institutions, 4.6% in primary education, and 3.0% undertaking secondary education.
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Public transport in Redfern reaches 61 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 23,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network identifies 61 active transport stops throughout Redfern, encompassing train and bus services. These stops are integrated across 29 individual routes that collectively deliver 23,293 weekly passenger trips. Commuter connectivity is outstanding, with residents living an average of 128 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles serve as the main travel method at 37%, followed by 23% by train and 18% walking. Private vehicle availability is modest, averaging 0.3 per dwelling to sit below regional norms.
At the 2021 Census, a notable 60.7% of workers reported working from home, a metric likely shaped by COVID-19 restrictions. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 3,327 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 381 weekly trips per individual stop.
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70.5% of residents in Redfern report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Health indicators for Redfern are largely favorable, with mortality figures and health conditions aligning closely with national standards in AreaSearch's assessment; major chronic conditions remain low within the broader population, though elevated rates appear among older, vulnerable cohorts. Notably, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 70% of residents (10,965 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and 55.7% across Australia. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions within the area, recorded among 7.4% and 11.0 of the population, respectively. Concurrently, 70.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for working-age cohorts generally track within typical ranges. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 13.2% of residents (2,070 people), which sits below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, while scoring lower nationally than the overall community profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.5% of Redfern residents were born overseas and 29.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (15.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is highly pronounced across Redfern, where 43.5% of the population was born abroad and 29.4% speak a non-English language in their households. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 30.3% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits the most distinct concentration, accounting for 1.6% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parent country of birth, the primary ancestries reported by Redfern residents are English (21.7%), Australian (15.7%), and Other (14.2%). Certain European backgrounds also show notable concentrations relative to regional benchmarks, including French at 1.4% (against 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.1% (against 0.6%), and Russian at 0.9% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redfern is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.3% 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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Redfern is characterized by a youthful demographic profile comprised mostly of individuals without dependent children. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 45.0% of the local population as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while children and youth (0 - 24) make up 22.0% against the 30.4% recorded across the broader region. The median age is estimated at 35 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, down from 36 at the 2021 Census and 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among mature adults and young retirees (45 - 64), dropping from 23.2% to an estimated 19.9% of residents.
Long-term projections through 2041 anticipate young to middle aged adults driving population growth, adding 3,054 (43%) to reach 10,128, whereas the middle aged and young retiree cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Redfern
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 7 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 — 191 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,670 at the 2021 Census → 15,733 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 (117031642). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.