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Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn has an estimated 20,795 residents, up from 17,730 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,065 people, or 17.3%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 1,451 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.2% of that increase. That puts 153 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the population across Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn reached approximately 20,795 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,065 people (17.3%) relative to the 17,730 people documented at the 2021 Census. Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,955 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 1,451 validated new addresses identified following the Census. This headcount yields a density of 152 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample living area per resident and leaving capacity for future expansion. Outpacing both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the broader state benchmark, the area's 17.3% expansion rate since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
Inward interstate migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 67.2% of all inbound population additions over recent timeframes, with natural growth and overseas migration also contributing positively. AreaSearch is incorporating ABS/Geoscience Australia population forecasts for every SA2 area, based on data published in 2024 and using 2022 as the reference year. Where SA2 coverage is missing from that dataset, AreaSearch turns to the NSW State Government’s SA2-level projections, which were published in 2022 and use 2021 as the base year. Age-specific growth rates drawn from these aggregations are then applied across all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Demographic changes anticipated in the coming years suggest a substantial rise in population for the highest-performing quarter of Australian non-metropolitan regions, with the area projected to add 8,394 residents by 2041, bringing the total to a gain of 36.3% over the 16-year span, according to the most recent annual ERP population figures.
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1,774 new dwellings have been approved in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn over the past five years, an average of 354 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 353 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approvals in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn have averaged approximately 354 residential properties each year, culminating in 1,774 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. A balanced ratio between supply and demand has underpinned steady market conditions, evidenced by an average influx of 1.4 people per year for every dwelling constructed throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average construction value of $355,000—tracking below the regional benchmark—which fosters accessible entry-level homebuilding opportunities. Meanwhile, commercial planning activity has remained subdued, with commercial approvals generating $658,000 during this financial year.
Per-capita building volume in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is 57.0% higher than the level recorded across Rest of NSW, expanding the pool of options available for property seekers. This pace also substantially surpasses national benchmarks, demonstrating elevated developer appetite in the precinct. Recent residential construction consists of 65.0% detached dwellings alongside 35.0% attached dwellings, signalling a growing supply of medium-density formats that cater to varied budgets, ranging from classic standalone houses to cost-effective compact designs. This shift diverges markedly from the prevailing housing stock (which currently consists of 90.0% houses), highlighting tightening greenfield land capacity as well as shifting consumer requirements and cost considerations. Displaying an average ratio of roughly 47 people per dwelling approval, Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn exhibits classic hallmarks of an active urban expansion zone. According to the latest quarterly projection series from AreaSearch, the residential base in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is expected to expand by 7,553 residents by 2041. Sustaining current building activity should provide sufficient housing stock to accommodate incoming residents, maintaining balanced market conditions for prospective occupants and potentially unlocking population gains above current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, worth an estimated $1.54 billion. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30 billion. 48 are already under construction and 61 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic planning, capital works, and civic infrastructure exert a defining influence on neighborhood development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 42 projects capable of shaping local conditions. Prominent initiatives include the Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment, Melville Ford Bridge Replacement (Milton Morris Bridge), Dalmore Park Employment Hub, and Truegain Site Remediation, among other priority undertakings listed below.
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Dalmore Park Employment Hub
Dalmore Park is a 150-hectare master-planned employment and innovation precinct in Rutherford, serving as a major economic driver for the Hunter Region. The development is designed to integrate advanced manufacturing, logistics, health, education, and retail services. As of May 2026, the project is progressing through the strategic planning phase with the 'Draft Dalmore Business and Innovation Precinct Development Control Plan (DCP)' currently on public exhibition by Maitland City Council to guide the site's future layout and sustainable infrastructure.
Melville's Milton Morris Bridge
Replacement of the former one-lane timber Melville Ford Bridge with a new dual-lane elevated concrete bridge approximately 6.7 metres higher to improve flood resilience, safety and connectivity. Following flood damage during 2025, repairs were completed and construction progressed through late 2025. As of February 2026, barrier works, approach road earthworks and final roadworks are underway with the project reported back on track for completion by mid-2026.
Lochinvar Shopping Village
A $30 million staged commercial development to be known as Lochinvar Shopping Village. Stage 1 features a 4,641m2 supermarket building anchored by a 3,000m2 Woolworths, specialty retail, and a bottle shop. Stage 2 includes a 3,422m2 commercial building for retail, food, or medical services. Stage 3 consists of a 1,140m2 Tavern/Pub. The project supports the rapidly growing Lochinvar Ridge and Lochinvar Downs residential estates.
Lochinvar Ridge
Lochinvar Ridge is a premium masterplanned residential community in the Hunter region, delivering generous 700 m2 plus lots with wide 20 m frontages. The estate provides fully serviced, registered land ready to build, with delayed settlement options to mid 2026, protective design guidelines, and easy access to Maitland, Newcastle and Sydney CBDs, local schools, shops, transport and future town centre.
Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment
A new $3.1 million amenities building has been completed at Max McMahon Oval, Rutherford, replacing a facility dating from the early 1970s. Funded by a $3 million grant from the Australian Government's Investing in Our Communities Program with a $100,000 contribution from Maitland City Council, the building includes four unisex changerooms, accessible public amenities, a canteen, first aid and referee rooms, a timekeeping room, tiered seating with an outdoor covered area, and accessible entries and pathways.The upgrade primarily benefits Maitland Saints AFL Club and Western Suburbs Cricket Club, both of which were consulted throughout design and helped secure the grant funding. The building officially opened in early 2026.
Chisholm 143-Lot Residential Development
143-lot residential development on 16-hectare site at McFarlanes Road, Chisholm. Includes native vegetation retention, stormwater management and community recreational facilities.
Hillcrest Lochinvar
Hillcrest Lochinvar is a 237 lot residential land estate at 259 Windermere Road, Lochinvar in the Hunter Valley[cite: 1]. The project provides serviced lots generally between 450 and 800 sq metres on elevated, relatively flat land with views to the surrounding hills[cite: 1]. The masterplanned estate includes a central park and playground and is located on the northern side of the New England Highway, about 5 minutes from the Hunter Expressway and local schools, shops and sporting facilities[cite: 1].Newquest Property is delivering the development, with Peters Real Estate marketing Stage 2 and Stage 3, which are now selling with Stage 2 registered in early 2026 and Stage 3 expected to register in late 2026 or early 2027 while housing construction progressively follows[cite: 1].
Heritage Parc Estate
Heritage Parc is an award-winning residential land estate featuring 394 lots across 102 hectares with over 50% dedicated to open space, lakes, and recreational facilities. The completed development includes 11 parks and playgrounds, cycleways, sporting fields, community gardens, and an outdoor art gallery. Winner of the 2014 UDIA NSW Award for Excellence in Residential Development. Now includes Oak Tree retirement village and Stonybrook Village over-50s community.
9,186 residents of Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn are employed, from a labour force of 9,496. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 61.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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 17,834, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn displays a well-balanced profile across white and blue collar disciplines, anchored by substantial industrial and manufacturing operations, a tight unemployment rate of 3.3%, and annual estimated employment growth of 1.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,186, while joblessness sits 0.8% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and labour force participation closely tracks the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 17.7% of working locals operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time.
The primary employment sectors for resident workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining. Mining demonstrates particularly elevated concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 4.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of employed locals, trailing the 5.3% seen across Regional NSW. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against resident workers highlights a reliance on commuting due to limited internal employment capacity. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.9% while the total labour pool increased by 1.5%, driving a 0.4 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. This performance stands in sharp contrast to Regional NSW, where employment retreated by 0.9%, the labour force diminished by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Broader forward demand dynamics for Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn can be inferred from national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts, when applied across the district's industrial makeup, outline prospective local growth trajectories. Against nationwide job expansion targets of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying industry trajectories imply that Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn's employment profile would yield an increase of 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (serving as a baseline industry-weighted projection without incorporating localized demographic shifts).
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Median household income in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is $1,835 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $788 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,237 a year against an average of $74,140. 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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn SA2 exceed the national standard, registering a median income of $58,237 and an average income of $74,140. These figures outpace Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, indexed benchmarks reach approximately $64,247 (median) and $81,791 (average) as of March 2026. Findings from the 2021 Census position household, family, and individual remuneration near the 50th percentile nationwide.
The dominant earnings cohort represents 36.3% of workers taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,548 residents), comparable to the 29.9% share found in the broader region. While accommodation costs account for 16.7% of earnings, solid household income keeps disposable earnings at the 55th percentile, with the precinct sitting in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn had 6,140 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,869 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census shows that the residential stock in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn was composed of 89.7% houses and 10.3% other dwellings (encompassing townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Full home ownership stood at 26.9%, trailing the regional level, while the balance of homes were under a mortgage (42.0%) or occupied by tenants (31.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,869 and median weekly rent of $400 both sat above the respective Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
Across Australia as a whole, monthly mortgage commitments locally exceed the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn counted 6,140 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,201 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, making up 77.9% of all households. This comprises couples with children at 36.4%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent families at 13.9%. Non-family living structures account for the remaining 22.1%, consisting of lone person households (19.8%) and group households (2.3%). The median household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the Regional NSW baseline of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.4% of adults in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,998 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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 highlight educational challenges across the locality, with university qualifications held by 13.4% of residents compared to the statewide figure of 32.2%. This divergence underscores an opportunity for educational advancement strategies. Bachelor degrees form the largest higher education group at 9.5%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 44.7% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade certificates (34.5%) or advanced diplomas (10.2%). Active participation in education is strong, with 31.1% of the local population engaged in structured study.
This total is distributed across primary education (12.3%), secondary education (8.0%), and tertiary education (3.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn reaches 203 stops on 93 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 transit networks identifies 203 active transport stops across Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, providing a combination of bus and rail connections. Across these stops, 93 individual routes operate to deliver 2,153 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is strong, with the typical resident situated 180 meters from their nearest transit point. Private vehicles serve as the overwhelming transit choice for outward-bound commuters, representing 96% of journeys, with households keeping an average of 1.7 vehicles. Meanwhile, 17.7% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 influences.
Across all operating lines, transport frequency averages 307 trips per day, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop. The closest 100 stops relative to the area's geographic centre are displayed on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.1% of residents in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.6 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 metrics reviewed by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, evidenced by mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates affecting both younger and older residents, while private health cover is held by roughly 56% of the population (~11,665 people). By comparison, private insurance coverage across Regional NSW is 51.9%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the two most widespread medical diagnoses locally, reported by 9.3% and 10.6 of residents, respectively, whereas 64.1% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of ongoing health conditions.
Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over account for 14.2% of the community (2,954 people), sitting well below the 23.3% regional benchmark, with senior health indicators generally matching nationwide averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is largely Australian-born, at 90.4% of residents, with 5.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (30.6%). 5.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn below national norms, with 90.4% of residents born in Australia, 92.6% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.1% speaking only English within the home. Christianity constitutes the predominant religious affiliation, representing 59.2% of the local population, compared to 55.9% observed across Regional NSW. Looking at parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds reported in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn are Australian (33.3%), English (30.6%), and Scottish (7.4%). Discrepancies also emerge among several other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal representation reaching 5.5% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Polish at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Welsh at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 28.7% 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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Demographic patterns characterize Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn as an established hub for raising families. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates show that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 36.0% of the community, exceeding the 29.3% seen across Regional NSW, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 14.2%, well under the regional proportion of 23.3%. The median age remains at 35, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 8 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly residents has decreased from 15.8% to 14.2%.
By 2041, the largest absolute numerical increase is projected within the young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) cohort, expanding by 2,762 residents (46%) to 8,793. In percentage terms, retiree and elderly cohorts will see the steepest rise, expanding by 55% to 4,592 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn
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 | Sep 2026 this month all 25 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 Sep 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 — 1,451 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,730 at the 2021 Census → 20,795 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 (106021615). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.