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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is $728k, with units at $638k. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay has an estimated 15,469 residents, up from 15,259 at the 2021 Census — a change of 210 people, or 1.4%. 182 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 201 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the population of St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is close to 15,469 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 210 residents (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 15,259 individuals. The shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,444 combined with 182 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This population level yields a density of 201 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future expansion. The local post-census expansion rate of 1.4% trails the broader SA4 region (3.1%) by 1.7 percentage points, showing competitive local dynamics.
In recent times, the main driver of population growth was overseas migration, which comprised roughly 54.5% of the total population growth. AreaSearch incorporates projections from Geoscience Australia and the ABS published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories not documented in this release, NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age-specific growth percentages derived from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, the population expansion is expected to exceed the median rate for regional Australian locations, with the community projected to grow by 3,340 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 21.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
365 new dwellings have been approved in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 86, broadly in line with 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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Over the last 5 financial years, St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay recorded an average of roughly 73 new residential building approvals annually, summing to 365 homes. Within FY-26, 79 approvals have been logged. The ratio of 0.9 new residents per home built over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25 suggests that housing supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing buyers with options and accommodating population growth beyond initial expectations, with new dwellings showing a mean building value of $308,000. Additionally, commercial development remains a minor focus with $5.7 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year.
Compared with the Rest of NSW, new residential building approvals per resident in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay run at about two-thirds the regional rate, placing it in the 64th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country. Construction activity is dominated by detached houses at 79.0%, with attached dwellings making up the remaining 21.0%, maintaining the low-density profile of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking space. The area averages roughly 239 people per residential approval, confirming its low-density characteristics. Long-term forecasts indicate that St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay will add 3,315 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among buyers and support accelerated property value appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay, worth an estimated $515 million. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.6 billion. 22 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local planning, major infrastructure initiatives, and regional projects are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Sanctuary Point Library, a Mixed Use Development with In-Fill Affordable Housing, St Georges Basin, Paradise Beach Road Multi Dwelling Housing, and the Tahnee Street Residential Development, with the subsequent list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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New Sanctuary Point Library
Shoalhaven City Council is delivering a new district library at the corner of Paradise Beach Road and Kerry Street in Sanctuary Point, replacing the undersized existing branch that marked its 30-year anniversary in May 2025 and serving more than 30,000 residents across the Bay and Basin communities. After the April 2025 decision to abandon the Kerry Street corner over parking concerns, Council reinstated the site at its 28 October 2025 meeting and in November 2025 endorsed a single-storey building of approximately 1,000 sqm gross floor area, inspired by Warilla Library, in place of the earlier two-storey scheme.In April 2026 the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure confirmed the $7.5 million federal Priority Community Infrastructure Program grant was tied to the original $30 million two-storey design and could not be varied to the cheaper single-storey option. At its Ordinary Meeting on 29 June 2026 Council resolved (7-6) to borrow up to $14.4 million phased over four years to fund delivery, against a feasibility cost estimate of about $14.9 million, and to keep pursuing state and federal contributions. A rescission motion at an extraordinary meeting the following night was defeated 6-7, leaving in place an added direction for staff to investigate building on two rather than four of the council-owned Kerry Street lots, which triggers a further feasibility study due by 30 June 2027. Remaining phases are detailed design and technical investigations, development application and consent, business case review, construction documentation, tender and construction certificate, after which the project is considered shovel-ready. Council lists an estimated completion date of 31 December 2030, with an end-2029 opening possible if the loan drawdown schedule holds.
Princes Highway Upgrade - Jervis Bay Road to Sussex Inlet Road
A 20-kilometre upgrade to the Princes Highway between Jervis Bay Road and Sussex Inlet Road to improve safety and freight efficiency on the NSW South Coast. Stage One covers a 6.5-kilometre section from Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road, prioritised as the highest-urgency stage. It involves upgrading to four lanes (two in each direction) separated by a median barrier, an intersection upgrade at Hawken Road connecting to Blackbutt Range Road via an underpass, plus service roads and wildlife connectivity measures.The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and concept design were released on 14 May 2026 and are on public display until 19 June 2026, funded jointly by the Australian and NSW governments at $500 million. The Hawken Road to Sussex Inlet Road section remains in planning and is unfunded.
Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station
The upgrade and reconfiguration of the Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station was delivered as part of Stage 1 of the NSW Government's Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) Program. This initiative enhanced emergency services across regional NSW by providing modern, purpose-built facilities for paramedics. The program focus included internal parking for emergency vehicles, administration areas, and improved staff amenities to meet growing local health needs.
Tahnee Street Residential Development
Approved development site for a 90-place childcare centre and 12 townhouses in Sanctuary Point, offering a blend of community amenity and housing in a rapidly growing area.
Paradise Beach Road Multi Dwelling Housing
Rezoning to R2 Low Density Residential and amendment to maximum building height to 11m to facilitate multi-dwelling housing on the former Anglican Church site, approximately 14 townhouses.
Mixed Use Development with In-Fill Affordable Housing, St Georges Basin
Proposed mixed-use master-planned community precinct featuring 90 dwellings (42 market, 31 affordable rental, and 17 boarding house rooms), 327m2 of non-residential floor space for commercial and retail, co-working space, internal laneways, and a dedicated public pocket park. The development provides 29.5 percent affordable housing and is a State Significant Development Application (SSD-69683218).
Village Grove
Masterplanned residential community within the St Georges Basin Town Centre on a 15-acre site, balancing housing diversity, commercial uses, and ecological responsibility. Stage 1 is in construction planning for 21 Defence Housing Australia homes. Stage 2 includes a State Significant Development application proposing a major new residential precinct with medium-density housing and public open space.
Revitalise Sanctuary Point
Revitalise Sanctuary Point is a community-led project that created a master plan to refresh and revitalize the Sanctuary Point Shopping Precinct. Key features include repairs and restoration of the Paradise Beach Road car park and walkways, installation of wheel stops, bollards, two disabled access car parks, creation of two alfresco areas with planter boxes and seating, fixing gardens, realigning car park spaces, cleaning, new signage, and the opening of the Sanctuary Point Pocket Park.
5,637 residents of St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay are employed, from a labour force of 5,939. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 45.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,334, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits a balanced mix of professional and manual labor roles with strong representation in essential service fields, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 5.1%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,637 while the unemployment rate was 1.0% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, and the participation rate of 45.2% was significantly lower than the Regional NSW mark of 60.6%. Census data showed that a minor proportion of residents, 10.5%, worked from home, though these figures may reflect the impact of pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows a high level of local specialization, employing workers at a rate 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, accounting for 0.8% of employment compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. A comparison between the local working population and resident workers suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. An analysis of ABS and SALM data by AreaSearch indicates that in the year ending March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.9% while employment fell by 1.8%, leading to a 2.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9% and the labor force shrink by 0.4%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local industry profiles to project growth. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry distribution suggests that employment for residents could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted model that does not adjust for specific local population growth trajectories.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is $1,098 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $559 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,006 a year against an average of $54,361. 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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The latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that average and median incomes in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 lag behind national benchmarks, with the median at $44,006 and the average at $54,361. These figures compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $48,547 for the median and $59,971 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes for the area all ranked in the 7th percentile nationally.
The most common income bracket is the $400 - 799 range, containing 29.0% of residents (4,486 people), which contrasts with the metropolitan standard where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 29.9%. Housing affordability is a major challenge, with only 82.3% of income left after housing costs, ranking in the 7th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay had 6,205 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 32.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 88.4% detached houses and 11.6% other dwelling types such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was high at 45.2%, with remaining residences being mortgaged (30.3%) or rented (24.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,517, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while weekly rent was $360, compared to the regional figure of $330. Nationally, mortgage repayments in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay counted 6,205 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 households at 68.3%, consisting of couples with children (20.0%), couples without children (35.0%), and single parent households (12.6%). Non-family households account for the remaining 31.7%, with single person homes representing 28.6% and group housing comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.0% of adults in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay hold a university qualification, including 8.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 34.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 782 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 939 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 attainment levels in the area show that university qualification rates (12.0%) are below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a clear area for targeted educational strategies. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificate level credentials (34.7%). A significant proportion of the local population, 24.2%, is enrolled in formal study. This student group includes 9.0% attending primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 1.9% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay reaches 194 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport options shows 194 active bus stops operating in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay. These stops are serviced by 24 routes, which together provide 398 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 162 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential district, most commuters travel outside the area, and private vehicles remain the dominant mode of travel at 97%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average. A minor proportion of residents (10.5%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 56 trips per day, which translates to approximately 2 weekly passenger trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.4% of residents in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay faces notable health difficulties that impact both older and younger age groups. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 47% of residents (~7,239 people). This is lower than the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns, affecting 13.6% and 10.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 54.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness, indicating notable health challenges. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 29.8% of the local population (4,615 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health profiles for these older residents generally align with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is largely Australian-born, at 85.3% of residents, with 5.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (29.9%). 5.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is lower than average, with 85.3% of residents born in Australia, 90.5% holding citizenship, and 95.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 53.0% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups are English (32.0%), Australian (29.9%), and Irish (8.1%). Certain backgrounds are notably more common here than in the wider region, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 5.5% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Maltese at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is 49 years, which is older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and well above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented locally (15.6%), while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented (9.5%). The local concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is also higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 35 to 44 has increased from 9.9% to 11.3% of the population, and the group aged 25 to 34 has grown from 9.4% to 10.7%.
In contrast, the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 16.8% to 15.6%, and children aged 5 to 14 have fallen from 10.6% to 9.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic models project significant shifts in age distribution, with the 35 to 44 age group expected to grow by 601 people (34%) to reach 2,349, compared to the current 1,747. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to see a modest increase of 8% (127 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay
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 11 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 — 182 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,259 at the 2021 Census → 15,469 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 (114011279). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.