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The median house price in Shellharbour - Oak Flats is $1.04m, with units at $816k. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Shellharbour - Oak Flats has an estimated 11,103 residents, up from 10,590 at the 2021 Census — a change of 513 people, or 4.8%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 284 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,835 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Shellharbour - Oak Flats stands at approximately 11,103 in May 2026. Compared to the 10,590 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 513 individuals (4.8%). This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,008 in June 2025 alongside 284 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The local population density reaches 1,835 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density found among other assessed national environments. The 4.8% post-census expansion rate is within 0.1 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), indicating strong demographic momentum.
Much of this growth was driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 52.2% of the total population increases in recent times, though all contributing elements, such as natural increase and interstate relocations, remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. In instances where SA2 level information is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age-specific growth patterns derived from these sources are projected forward to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate that this locality will experience expansion exceeding the median for non-metropolitan regions across Australia, with an anticipated increase of 2,361 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, amounting to a total growth of 20.4% over the 16 years.
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449 new dwellings have been approved in Shellharbour - Oak Flats over the past five years, an average of 89 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of 89 residential building approvals are registered annually in Shellharbour - Oak Flats, representing a total of 449 properties over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 51 approvals have been logged. The ratio of new residents to completed dwellings stood at 1.1 people per year between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting a balanced relationship between supply and demand that fosters market stability, while the average projected construction cost for these new dwellings is $252,000—below regional benchmarks—suggesting more attainable entry-level price points. Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $22.3 million this financial year, reflecting consistent commercial investment in the district.
Shellharbour - Oak Flats exhibits per capita construction rates comparable to the Rest of NSW, reinforcing market equilibrium in alignment with regional trends. Recent building consents are split between 17.0% standalone houses and 83.0% medium and high-density residential options. This preference for higher-density projects offers affordable purchasing avenues and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct departure from the local established housing stock (which consists of 76.0% houses), reflecting a decline in vacant developable land alongside evolving lifestyle choices and a demand for more varied, economical housing options. The area has a ratio of approximately 184 people per dwelling approval, pointing to a low-density development market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Shellharbour - Oak Flats will see an increase of 2,265 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear sufficient to meet these upcoming needs, maintaining stable conditions without placing upward pressure on property values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Shellharbour - Oak Flats, worth an estimated $101 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.4 billion. 25 are already under construction and 34 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major upgrades play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of a region. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program at Jilba Park and Collins Reserve, The Links Hotel development, the Stage 7 Extension of the Albion Park Quarry Extraction Area, and the Blackbutt Dam Modification, with the following list detailing those of greatest local significance.
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Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (Jilba Park, Collins Reserve)
A program to renew and upgrade existing playgrounds across the Shellharbour LGA to improve quality, safety, and inclusivity. Specifically, the playground renewal at **Collins Reserve (within Blackbutt Reserve)** has been upgraded with fencing and was undergoing construction in November 2024, now likely complete. The playground at **Jilba Park** is scheduled for renewal in the 2025/26 Capital Works Program, with an estimated completion around **February/March 2026** (based on a similar project timeline). The project focuses on multi-generational, inclusive, and nature play design elements.
The Links Hotel
Proposed hotel development on a 6,736 sqm parcel of Council-owned land (Lot 1 DP 1098888) beside The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove, around 300 metres from the new Shellharbour Hospital. Shellharbour City Council ran an Expressions of Interest process seeking an experienced hotel developer partner to design, build and operate the hotel. Concept plans prepared by Jackson Teece Architecture call for at least 140 rooms, a restaurant and bar, meeting and event spaces, a wellness and gym area, and dedicated parking.The project aims to address a local shortage of overnight accommodation, support tourism, business travel and visiting healthcare workers and patients, and create local jobs. EOI submissions closed in October 2025 and Council has not yet announced a selected developer as of mid-2026; the hotel remains targeted to open by the end of 2028.
Stockland Shellharbour Retail Park Expansion
Retail park expansion and tenant remix adjacent to the main Stockland Shellharbour centre. Works since 2013 have established a major regional retail destination anchored by Myer in the mall and, at the retail park, large-format tenancies including Woolworths, Dan Murphys, Chemist Warehouse, Baby Bunting, Petbarn, Rebel, Ronis and TK Maxx. In 2025 the site added 10 Ampol AmpCharge EV bays, indicating ongoing operational upgrades.
Blackbutt Dam Modification
Modifications to Blackbutt Dam by Shellharbour City Council, including lowering the water level, reconstructing the embankment and spillway, and site restoration. The project was undertaken to improve safety, meet compliance requirements from Dams Safety NSW, and resulted in the dam being de-prescribed as a declared dam in 2022. Final landscaping works were scheduled for Spring 2022.
13 Benson Avenue Residential Development
Construction of an eight-storey residential flat building comprising 55 residential units, two levels of basement car parking, landscaping, drainage, a two-lot Torrens Title subdivision, and part public road and civil works in Shellharbour City Centre. The Development Application (DA0544/2021) was lodged in August 2021 and is currently still in the assessment/planning stage with Shellharbour City Council.
Calderwood Public School
New public primary school and co-located preschool at the corner of Calderwood Road and Escarpment Drive, Calderwood. The school will accommodate 576 students across 24 permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, a library, hall, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), canteen and administration areas. The co-located public preschool will have 60 places. Construction awarded to ADCO Constructions with main works commencing June 2026, targeting Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening. Part of the NSW Government's $9 billion school infrastructure investment including $2.1 billion for regional NSW.
New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services
A $828.9 million regional acute healthcare facility serving the Illawarra region, featuring a 7-storey building with an expanded emergency department, elective surgical center, mental health unit, rooftop helipad, and acute medical services.
Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal
Rebuilding a 930-meter seawall (revetment) to modern engineering standards to address coastal erosion and public safety. The project features improved beach access with a minimum of three formalised beach access points and an emergency access ramp.
5,350 residents of Shellharbour - Oak Flats are employed, from a labour force of 5,729. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 61.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,137, about 109% 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 workforce of Shellharbour - Oak Flats comprises a balanced mix of professional and manual workers, with solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 6.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,350, while the local jobless rate was 2.5% higher than the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, and participation in the labour market was close to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 21.1% of employed locals performed their duties from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lock-downs.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The construction sector shows a particularly high concentration of workers, employing 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing just 0.4% of the Shellharbour - Oak Flats workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. A ratio of 0.7 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a level of local job availability that is higher than average. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, total employment grew by 2.5% and the labour force expanded by 2.6%, causing a minor unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labour force shrink by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Job prospects in Shellharbour - Oak Flats can be further evaluated using national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary significantly by industry. Weighting these projections against the industry mix of Shellharbour - Oak Flats indicates local employment could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a basic mathematical extrapolation that excludes specific local population projections.
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Median household income in Shellharbour - Oak Flats is $1,478 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $692 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,449 a year against an average of $71,494. 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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Taxpayer income records from the ATO for financial year 2023 show a median of $57,449 and an average of $71,494 for the Shellharbour - Oak Flats SA2, according to AreaSearch postcode aggregations. These statistics exceed national averages and contrast with Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Incorporating a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary values are estimated at roughly $63,378 for the median and $78,872 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are relatively modest, falling between the 26th and 34th percentiles.
Income distribution data shows the largest group, representing 30.4% of residents (3,375 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to metropolitan trends where 29.9% are in this category. Housing affordability issues are pronounced, leaving residents with only 82.7% of their income, which sits in the 33rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shellharbour - Oak Flats had 3,967 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 4% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 28.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Shellharbour - Oak Flats at the time of the latest Census consisted of 75.5% standalone houses and 24.5% other housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other housing types across Regional NSW. Home ownership levels in Shellharbour - Oak Flats exceeded regional figures, with 41.6% of properties owned outright, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (31.2%) or rented (27.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was much higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $425 also surpassed the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Shellharbour - Oak Flats exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rental prices are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shellharbour - Oak Flats counted 3,967 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 24% 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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Families make up the majority of local households at 73.3%, which includes couples with children at 29.1%, couples without children at 28.8%, and single-parent homes at 13.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.7%, with single-person households at 24.1% and shared group households at 2.6%. The typical household contains 2.5 residents, which is slightly higher than the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Shellharbour - Oak Flats hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,879 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 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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Educational outcomes in the area show room for improvement, as university graduation rates stand at 15.2%, well below the state average of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate studies at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 32.1%. Enrolment rates in education are high, with 26.0% of the local population actively participating in study.
Of these students, 8.9% are in primary school, 7.4% attend high school, and 3.7% are enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Shellharbour - Oak Flats reaches 100 stops on 56 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit options reveals 100 active public transport stops in Shellharbour - Oak Flats, consisting of train and bus services. These facilities are served by 56 distinct routes, which accommodate 3,350 passenger trips per week. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 157 meters from a transport stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of workers travel outside the area to work, with private cars remaining the primary transport method at 93%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Furthermore, 21.1% of working residents performed their duties from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Transit services average 478 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 33 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.3% of residents in Shellharbour - Oak Flats 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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Shellharbour - Oak Flats presents notable health challenges according to AreaSearch indicators for mortality and chronic illness, with common health concerns observed across the population, particularly within older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is relatively high, held by approximately 55% of residents (~6,095 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues reported in the area are arthritis, affecting 10.9% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 9.5%. Meanwhile, 62.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age cohort exhibits high levels of chronic health conditions.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 23.9% of the population (2,648 people). Health indicators for these older residents present some concerns, though they compare more favourably on a national scale than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Shellharbour - Oak Flats is largely Australian-born, at 79.4% of residents, with 13.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (26.7%). 3.0% 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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Shellharbour - Oak Flats exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than average, with overseas-born residents making up 20.6% of the population and 13.1% of households speaking a language other than English. The dominant religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 56.7% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental birthplace and heritage, the most common ancestries are English at 27.8%, Australian at 26.7%, and Other at 7.1%. There are also distinct concentrations of specific ancestries compared to regional norms, with Spanish ancestry overrepresented at 1.6% of the population (versus 0.3% regionally), Macedonian at 3.4% (versus 0.4%), and Serbian at 0.6% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shellharbour - Oak Flats is 43. 25.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Shellharbour - Oak Flats is 43, matching the Regional NSW average of 43 and tracking higher than the national median of 38. The local age distribution highlights a prominent share of 25 - 34 year-olds at 13.3%, while the 5 - 14 group is relatively small at 9.9% compared to Regional NSW. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.8% to 8.1%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 12.1% to 13.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.6% to 10.8%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 14.1% to 12.5%.
Looking forward to 2041, local age demographics are expected to shift, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 35% (512 people), increasing from 1,481 to 1,994, while the 55 to 64 age group is expected to experience minimal growth of 1% (17 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shellharbour - Oak Flats
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 5 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 284 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,590 at the 2021 Census → 11,103 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 May 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 (107031142). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.