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The median house price in Rutherford (South) - Telarah is $765k, with units at $670k. House values have moved 7.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Rutherford (South) - Telarah has an estimated 9,796 residents, up from 7,976 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,820 people, or 22.8%. Growth has averaged 4.0% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 713 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 59.2% of that increase. That puts 249 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count in Rutherford (South) - Telarah reaches approximately 9,796 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,820 people (22.8%) compared to the 7,976 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,366 alongside 713 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. With 249 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a generous spatial buffer per inhabitant and considerable capacity for incoming residential projects. Surpassing both the state overall and the Rest of NSW (5.1%), the local 22.8% surge positions it among regional growth frontrunners.
Inward movement from interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, generating roughly 59.2% of the overall demographic expansion across recent intervals, supplemented by positive additions across overseas migration and natural growth. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia and published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline underpin the SA2 modelling used by AreaSearch, while locations omitted from that release rely on NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 from a 2021 base year. For the 2032 to 2041 period, cohort growth rates by age derived from these datasets are further applied across all territories. Looking ahead, forward-looking demographic trajectories place the area within the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan regions, with projections indicating an influx of 2,197 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, translating into a cumulative 16-year increase of 18.0%.
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810 new dwellings have been approved in Rutherford (South) - Telarah over the past five years, an average of 162 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 161 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 36% 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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Across the previous 5 financial years, council approvals in Rutherford (South) - Telarah have run at an annual mean of 162 new dwellings, yielding 810 homes in total. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 2.1 new residents per year for each dwelling, highlighting solid demand fundamentals that underpin local values. Newly constructed residences carry an average value of $310,000, sitting below regional benchmarks and delivering attainable price points for purchasers. In parallel, $6.6 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year underlines the area's predominantly residential character.
Building activity per person in Rutherford (South) - Telarah outpaces the Rest of NSW by 55.0%, generating broader purchasing options. This volume stands substantially above national norms, indicating robust confidence from builders. Current construction approvals comprise 36.0% detached houses alongside 64.0% medium and high-density housing. This orientation toward denser living creates lower-cost pathways into the market while appealing to first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. It also marks a noticeable pivot from the standing stock of 89.0% houses, responding to shrinking land supplies as well as changing lifestyle and affordability priorities. With approximately 50 people per approval, the district exhibits the profile of an expanding community. Demographic projections derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate show Rutherford (South) - Telarah adding 1,767 residents through to 2041. Ongoing construction volumes indicate that incoming residential supply will comfortably absorb demand, sustaining favourable market conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population gains to outstrip current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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 Rutherford (South) - Telarah, worth an estimated $98 million. A further 119 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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Regional momentum is fundamentally shaped by planning programs, capital upgrades, and civil works. Across the area, AreaSearch has highlighted 23 projects expected to exert local influence. Prominent undertakings include the Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline Project, Dalmore Park Employment Hub, Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment, and Truegain Site Remediation, with the following overview covering the primary developments.
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Truegain Site Remediation
NSW Government remediation of the former Truegain waste oil processing site at Rutherford. Property and Development NSW is managing the clean-up to remove contaminated soil, concrete slabs, subsurface infrastructure and other remaining contamination after Stage 1 removed more than 11000 tonnes of industrial wastewater, oil, grease and sludge and 135 tanks. Stage 2 is being delivered by Ford Civil Contracting under a remediation action plan prepared with Ramboll, with EPA auditor oversight, to make the site safe for future industrial reuse.
Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline Project
Construction of an approximately 21 km underground gas transmission pipeline, compressor station and approximately 24 km gas storage pipeline connecting the Hunter Power Project near Kurri Kurri to the existing Sydney to Newcastle Pipeline. The project received NSW approval in December 2022 and has since progressed through post-approval modifications. The pipeline is being commissioned to supply the Hunter Power Project and has been classified by the Australian Energy Regulator as a transmission pipeline.
Rutherford Waste Oil Refinery
Australia's first Category 1 Product Stewardship for Oil (PSO) waste oil refinery facility that processes over 150 million litres of used automotive and lubricating oils annually, converting them into premium grade lubricant base oils and fuel oils. The facility serves automotive workshops, engineering facilities, and mine sites across the Hunter Valley and central coast regions.
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.
9 Mirage Road Industrial Units
DA approved concrete panel construction industrial units with exposure to New England Highway. Six versatile units ranging from 330sqm to 721sqm featuring 3-phase power (100 AMPS), 6.5m eave clearance, 6m wide x 5m high roller doors, on-site parking, office and amenities, 20kW solar power and EV charging available. Zoned E3 Productivity Support.
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.
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.
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.
4,204 residents of Rutherford (South) - Telarah are employed, from a labour force of 4,481. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 60.3%. 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 11,024, about 113% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Rutherford (South) - Telarah displays an even balance between blue and white collar roles, underpinned by strong representation across industrial and manufacturing trades, a 6.2% unemployment rate, and 1.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,204, while local unemployment sat 2.1% above the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, and overall labour participation matched the Regional NSW mark of 60.6%. Census figures indicated that 13.9% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance. Workforce concentration is particularly pronounced in mining, where local representation is 2.7 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the 5.3% share observed across Regional NSW. A Census ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident points to an availability of local jobs that exceeds typical benchmarks. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM releases, the 12 months to March 2026 saw a 1.8% rise in employment alongside a 1.5% increase in the labour force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage points climb in unemployment. Future workplace requirements in Rutherford (South) - Telarah can be evaluated through national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected nationally at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, employment growth varies markedly across distinct industries. Mapping these industry-specific paths onto the employment composition of Rutherford (South) - Telarah indicates local job numbers could rise by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (a basic weighted extrapolation provided purely for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Rutherford (South) - Telarah is $1,470 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $724 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,766 a year against an average of $72,137. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 at $57,766, with an average taxpayer income of $72,137. These metrics exceed the national benchmark and outstrip the respective Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates updated benchmarks to around $63,727 (median) and $79,582 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that personal, family, and household earnings occupy modest bands, falling between the 33rd and 34th percentiles.
Income distribution shows a primary bracket containing 36.6% of residents (3,585 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the broader regional proportion of 29.9%. Affordability constraints remain pronounced, with residents retaining only 82.1% of income, positioning the area at the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rutherford (South) - Telarah had 3,012 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 3% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the residential profile of Rutherford (South) - Telarah was distributed between 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stood at 26.2%, below the Regional NSW benchmark, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (39.4%) or occupied by tenants (34.4%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments were $1,647, below the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while the typical weekly rent of $330 aligned with the Regional NSW figure of $330.
In a broader context, mortgage payments in Rutherford (South) - Telarah remain well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably under the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rutherford (South) - Telarah counted 3,012 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,699 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% 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 overwhelming majority of domestic arrangements at 70.8%, consisting of 26.8% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. The remaining 29.2% comprises non-family living arrangements, which break down into lone person households at 26.5% and group households at 3.0%. The typical household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.7% of adults in Rutherford (South) - Telarah hold a university qualification, including 8.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 35.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,106 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 951 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 educational attainment in the district presents room for growth, as the 10.7% proportion of residents holding university qualifications sits significantly below the 32.2% NSW benchmark. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for targeted learning programs. Among higher degrees, Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 8.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational and technical training forms a major component of local skills, with 43.7% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (35.3%) and advanced diplomas (8.4%). Active participation across learning institutions is strong, with 29.7% of the population currently engaged in structured study.
This includes 10.0% attending primary education, 7.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% studying within tertiary education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Rutherford (South) - Telarah reaches 101 stops on 71 routes, timetabled for about 870 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit shows 101 active transport stops operating across Rutherford (South) - Telarah, consisting of bus services. These facilities connect to 71 individual routes that together deliver 865 weekly passenger trips. Overall transit access is sound, with inhabitants typically situated 207 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the area's predominantly residential footprint, commuting is mostly outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice at 94%. Households maintain an average vehicle ownership of 1.4 per dwelling. Meanwhile, 13.9% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially affected by pandemic restrictions.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 123 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 8 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 nearest stops surrounding the geographic centrepoint are displayed on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.5% of residents in Rutherford (South) - Telarah report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 considerations in Rutherford (South) - Telarah are prominent, as reflected in AreaSearch's review of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics showing widespread occurrence of typical medical conditions, particularly across senior cohorts, alongside a relatively strong private health coverage rate of around 55% of the total population (~5,378 people). In Regional NSW, this coverage rate is 51.9%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnoses among local residents, affecting 10.8% and 13.4 of the population respectively, while 59.5% reported no chronic medical diagnoses compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
High incidences of ongoing conditions present clear challenges for working-age locals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 14.3% of the community (1,401 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%. While older residents experience notable health challenges, their national standing is more favourable than that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rutherford (South) - Telarah is largely Australian-born, at 92.5% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.4%) and English (30.5%). 8.1% 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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Cultural diversity in Rutherford (South) - Telarah tracks below wider benchmarks, with 91.7% holding citizenship, 92.5% born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking only English in their households. The dominant faith in the community is Christianity, accounting for 53.8% of residents in Rutherford (South) - Telarah, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries recorded in Rutherford (South) - Telarah are Australian at 31.4%, English at 30.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 8.1%. Furthermore, representation differs noticeably across specific communities, with Samoan background residents representing 0.2% locally (against 0.1% across the region), Polish background residents at 0.7% (against 0.5%), and Maltese background residents at 0.4% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rutherford (South) - Telarah is 33, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, Rutherford (South) - Telarah is oriented heavily toward residents establishing families. Based on August 2026 calculations, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 32.4% of the population compared to 23.5% in Regional NSW, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) account for 14.3% against a 23.3% regional benchmark. AreaSearch determines the median age at 33 as at August 2026, declining from 34 at the 2021 Census, and sitting 10 years younger than the Regional NSW mark of 43 from that Census, where the Australian median stood at 38.
Since that Census, the proportion of mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) dropped from 22.4% to an estimated 19.6%. The strongest cohort growth to 2041 will occur among young to middle aged adults, forecast to expand by 706 residents (22%) to reach 3,879.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rutherford (South) - Telarah
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 | 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 — 713 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,976 at the 2021 Census → 9,796 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 (106021616). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.