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The median house price in Sans Souci - Ramsgate is $2.50m, with units at $958k. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Sans Souci - Ramsgate has an estimated 17,164 residents, up from 16,659 at the 2021 Census — a change of 505 people, or 3.0%. 154 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,723 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to findings from AreaSearch, the resident count of Sans Souci - Ramsgate stands at roughly 17,164 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 16,659 people, this represents an addition of 505 people (3.0%). That adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,080 as of June 2025 alongside 154 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With a density metric of 3,723 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the upper quartile of areas evaluated by AreaSearch across the country.
Inward overseas migration served as the foremost component of recent demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 76.2% of total population additions. Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as the baseline) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, whereas localities missing from that series rely on NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (anchored to 2021). Between 2032 and 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these series are extended to every area. Looking toward long-term demographic patterns, growth is projected to track in the lower quartile of regions monitored by AreaSearch, with the locality slated to gain 448 persons to 2041 under current annual ERP metrics, translating to an overall rise of 2.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
394 new dwellings have been approved in Sans Souci - Ramsgate over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% 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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Annual residential approvals in Sans Souci - Ramsgate average around 78, yielding 394 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 0.5 new residents have arrived per newly approved residence annually over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local building volume is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing expanded options for prospective purchasers and creating room for population expansion to outstrip expectations; furthermore, construction values average $713,000 per dwelling, indicating an emphasis among developers on higher-end builds for the premium property tier.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $25.1 million during this financial year, pointing to a steady balance in commercial additions. Per capita residential building volumes in Sans Souci - Ramsgate mirror those of Greater Sydney, preserving an equilibrium aligned with the wider metropolitan region. Detached dwellings represent 40.0% of recent residential development, while medium and high-density builds make up 60.0%. This emphasis on attached stock delivers accessible price thresholds that appeal to first-time buyers, investors, and downsizing households. Meanwhile, an average of approximately 228 people per dwelling approval reflects density patterns typical of a low density area. Projections indicate that Sans Souci - Ramsgate will add 364 residents through to 2041 (anchored to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Maintained at current rates, residential development is poised to supply sufficient housing to accommodate demand, establishing advantageous purchasing conditions and opening the possibility for growth to outpace established 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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sans Souci - Ramsgate, worth an estimated $60 million. A further 101 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.4 billion. 19 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by changes to infrastructure, major capital projects, and planning frameworks. A total of 14 key projects have been catalogued by AreaSearch with the capacity to influence the local area. Prominent works include M6 Motorway Stage 1, Riviera, Ramsgate Beach, Allure Collection, and the 238-242 Rocky Point Road Redevelopment, with the most impactful developments outlined below.
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Riviera, Ramsgate Beach
Approved mixed-use redevelopment of the former Coles site at 277 The Grand Parade, Ramsgate Beach. The project comprises demolition of existing structures, three basement parking levels, a ground-floor supermarket and retail premises, first-floor food and drink uses, and five residential levels containing 50 apartments. Bronxx is marketing Riviera as a luxury beachfront apartment project, with the project now selling and commencement listed as 2025; official completion timing remains TBC.
Allure Collection
An exclusive collection of seven architecturally designed luxury townhouses in the tightly held coastal enclave of Dolls Point. Designed by KODE in collaboration with SICI Design, each three-level residence features three to four oversized bedrooms, multiple living zones, and meticulously landscaped alfresco courtyards ranging from 40-79 square meters. Internally, the homes range from 125-155 square meters, showcasing sophisticated detailing with natural stones, brushed nickel accents, warm timber elements, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Built with solid concrete slabs and Jinda White double brick construction, each residence features Fibaro 3 Smart Home automation, premium Miele appliances, TAJ Mahal Artedomus stone benchtops, private Italian-made lifts, and dual basement garaging.Located just 400 meters from Dolls Point Beach, these residences offer a rare blend of luxury and serene beachside living.
238-242 Rocky Point Road Redevelopment
Five-storey mixed-use project approved by Bayside Planning Panel (DA-2017/174) with 3 ground-floor commercial suites and 18 apartments over two basement levels. A later modification application (MDA-2022/13) reconfigured parking and layouts. The site has been marketed for sale as a DA and part-CC approved development, indicating no construction start and that the approval remains the live pathway for delivery.
Le Beach Hut Redevelopment (Depena Reserve Cafe)
Redevelopment of the existing Le Beach Hut, a nearly 60-year-old restaurant and cafe, involving demolition and construction of a new contemporary restaurant/cafe, kiosk, public toilets, and associated landscaping within Peter Depena Reserve. The project, valued at $4.7 million, will accommodate up to 300 patrons (180 indoor, 40 in courtyard, 80 in rear outdoor area). Council is working to develop this new cafe at Depena Reserve, with concept design updated in response to feedback. The planning proposal was finalized and implemented in April 2025.Planning proposal and Development Application lodged and currently underway.
St George Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3
The $411 million St George Hospital Stage 3 redevelopment has reached a major milestone with the completion of the 9-storey Kensington Street Building (KSB) in February 2026. This centerpiece facility centralises outpatient, ambulatory, and community services, including pathology collection, day rehabilitation, and surgical services with refurbished operating theatres. It introduces new models of care such as the Rehabilitation Cognitive Transition Unit for brain injury recovery and a Behavioural Support Unit for dementia and delirium. The project also includes 151 basement car spaces, a new public forecourt, and the demolition of the Prince William Wing, with final landscaping and refurbishment of existing clinical spaces scheduled for completion by late 2026.
Community and Cultural Centre - Rockdale Spine
Community and Cultural Centre integrated into the upcoming Rockdale Spine project following cost increases. In December 2024, the Council made the decision to incorporate the Community and Cultural Centre into an upcoming project. New community and cultural centre along the Rockdale Spine providing spaces for community events, cultural activities, and local services. Redevelopment initiative to transform the heart of Rockdale with purpose-built cultural facility.
Sans Souci Park Master Plan
Adopted Plan of Management and Master Plan guiding future management and development of the 3.27 hectare Sans Souci Park on the Georges River foreshore. Key features include regeneration of the historic Bathers Pavilion site, development of a local pavilion and kiosk, rehabilitation of the former ocean pool, upgraded beach and foreshore access, improved fishing and boat pontoon facilities, and preservation of heritage elements including the waterfront sandstone wall and the iconic 130-160 year old Moreton Bay fig tree.The plan provides equitable access, enhanced connectivity, and improved recreational amenities for the community.
The Rise
The Rise offers a collection of beautifully crafted one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Kogarah, featuring open and light-filled spaces, gourmet kitchens with SMEG appliances, luxurious bathrooms, master bedrooms with en-suites, study spaces, sweeping views, a communal garden with BBQ, and ground-floor retail spaces. It includes 47 residential units and 3 commercial spaces, with three levels of basement parking and 12 storeys above ground.
9,989 residents of Sans Souci - Ramsgate are employed, from a labour force of 10,264. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,385, about 78% 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 employment landscape in Sans Souci - Ramsgate features a highly educated population with a strong presence in professional services and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Estimated employment growth reached 3.1% over the previous year. By March 2026, the local workforce consisted of 9,989 individuals employed, which placed the area’s unemployment rate at 1.4% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. The workforce participation rate stood at 71.1%, slightly above the 68.9% observed in Greater Sydney. Census data indicated that 40.1% of residents were working from home, a figure that may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical represent the largest employer sectors for the resident workforce. In particular, employment concentration in transport, postal & warehousing stands out at 1.6 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles engage 10.2% of employed locals, trailing the 11.5% mark across Greater Sydney. Comparing the local resident base to the Census working population suggests the area is largely residential with comparatively fewer jobs situated within its borders. AreaSearch calculations based on ABS and SALM figures show that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 3.1% alongside a 3.4% expansion in the labour pool, resulting in an unemployment uptick of 0.3 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same period, employment and labour force size both increased by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in joblessness. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on prospective labour demand for Sans Souci - Ramsgate. Projected five-year and ten-year nationwide expansions have been overlaid against local employment distributions to outline future paths. Nationally, employment is anticipated to lift by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Calibrated to the industry representation in Sans Souci - Ramsgate, local jobs are projected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation without adjustments for local population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sans Souci - Ramsgate is $1,798 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $873 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,683 a year against an average of $82,103. 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 figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate a median taxpayer income of $60,683 alongside a mean of $82,103 within the Sans Souci - Ramsgate SA2. These figures represent an elevated standing nationwide, comparing with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $66,945 (median) and $90,576 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household earnings recorded at the 2021 Census, the area sits around the national 57th percentile.
In terms of earnings tiers, the $1,500 - 2,999 range accounts for 29.7% of residents (5,097 people), tracking alongside the broader regional proportion of 30.9%. While housing commitments absorb 18.4% of earnings, robust baseline income keeps disposable funds at the 50th percentile, supporting a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sans Souci - Ramsgate had 6,557 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 31% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that standalone houses represented 42.7% of residential stock in Sans Souci - Ramsgate, while other dwellings (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings) comprised 57.4%, in contrast to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Outright home ownership stood at 39.9%, notably outpacing the metropolitan rate, with the balance consisting of rented properties (30.1%) and mortgaged dwellings (30.0%). Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,600 and weekly rent averaged $500, both exceeding Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. Relative to Australia-wide metrics, local mortgage payments significantly exceed the national baseline of $1,863, and rents remain substantially higher than the $375 national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sans Souci - Ramsgate counted 6,557 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 67.3%, consisting of couples with children (30.2%), couples without children (24.7%), and single parent families (11.2%). The remaining 32.7% of residences are non-family households, including lone person households at 30.7% and group households at 2.1%. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.7 benchmark recorded for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.9% of adults in Sans Souci - Ramsgate hold a university qualification, including 21.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,259 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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 rates in Sans Souci - Ramsgate sit below the broader regional standard, with 29.9% of people aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 38.7% across the wider SA3 area, suggesting opportunities for skill development. Within higher education, bachelor degrees account for 21.3%, followed by postgraduate awards (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical training shows strong representation, with 33.4% of residents aged 15+ holding practical credentials, split between certificates (20.8%) and advanced diplomas (12.6%). A substantial 26.6% of residents are actively undertaking formal study, demonstrating strong educational engagement.
This cohort comprises 8.9% attending primary education, 7.0% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.0% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sans Souci - Ramsgate reaches 151 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Transport infrastructure across Sans Souci - Ramsgate includes 151 operational public transport stops offering bus connections. A total of 17 individual routes serve these locations, combining to deliver 2,437 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is strong, with an average distance of 121 meters to the nearest transport stop. Due to the area's residential character, outgoing travel predominates; private vehicle use accounts for 85% of journeys, followed by 6% by train, with private motor vehicle ownership standing at 1.2 per dwelling. In addition, 40.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 pandemic impacts.
Transit services provide an average of 348 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 16 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping shows the 100 nearest stops to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.7% of residents in Sans Souci - Ramsgate report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality benchmarks and chronic illness metrics indicate strong overall health profiles in Sans Souci - Ramsgate, with younger residents demonstrating notably low incidences of typical conditions and private health insurance coverage extending across approximately 60% of the population (10,281 people). Arthritis and mental health issues represent the primary chronic ailments noted locally, affecting 8.2 and 5.7% of residents, while 71.7% of the populace reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts maintain high health standards with minimal chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over account for 24.1% of the community (4,141 people), well above the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes among older residents remain above average, though their relative ranking is somewhat lower nationally than that of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.8% of Sans Souci - Ramsgate residents were born overseas and 39.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (15.8%) and Greek (15.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in Sans Souci - Ramsgate, where 32.8% of the community was born overseas and 39.6% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 71.9% of the local population in Sans Souci - Ramsgate, notably higher than the 49.2% recorded for Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background (based on parents' birth countries), the primary groups in Sans Souci - Ramsgate comprise English at 15.8%, Greek at 15.3% (well exceeding the wider regional level of 1.9%), and Other at 15.3%.
Notable concentrations also appear across other heritages, with Macedonian representing 2.5% of Sans Souci - Ramsgate (against 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 1.1% (versus 0.5%), and Spanish at 1.0% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sans Souci - Ramsgate is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 21.3% 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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Sans Souci in Ramsgate is a retirement and lifestyle area, and the age profile is unambiguous about it. On estimates updated to August 2026, 24.1% of residents are retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), against 15.5% across Greater Sydney, with 23.9% among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) where the regional share is 31.4%. The median age is an estimated 45 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, and 8 years above the Greater Sydney figure of 37 at that Census. The national median at that Census was 38.
Since the Census, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have contracted from 28.1% of residents to an estimated 26.3%. Retiree and elderly cohorts are expected to add the most residents by 2041, up 1,513 (37%) to 5,655. Against that, children and young adults are expected to shrink, along with young to middle aged adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sans Souci - Ramsgate
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 | May 2026 4 months ago 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 May 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 — 154 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,659 at the 2021 Census → 17,164 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 (119041382). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.