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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 Summerland Point - Gwandalan is $900k, with units at $742k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Summerland Point - Gwandalan has an estimated 7,094 residents, up from 6,492 at the 2021 Census — a change of 602 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years. 339 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.1% of that increase. That puts 773 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the population residing in Summerland Point - Gwandalan stands at approximately 7,094 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 602 residents, or 9.3%, compared to the 6,492 individuals tallied in the 2021 Census. This growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 7,094 recorded in June 2025 alongside 339 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Consequently, population density settles at 772 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with typical figures found across comparable areas surveyed by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader SA4 region (3.4%) and the surrounding SA3 district, the locality's 9.3% expansion since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional frontrunner in population growth.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 69.1% of these total resident increases, supplemented positively by natural increase and net overseas migration. Projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented where needed by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021 data. Age-cohort expansion rates derived from these datasets are projected outward for 2032 to 2041 across all territories. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, AreaSearch projects the district will surpass median growth benchmarks, accumulating an additional 1,208 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, which translates to an overall rise of 17.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
403 new dwellings have been approved in Summerland Point - Gwandalan over the past five years, an average of 80 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 81 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% 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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Residential building approvals in Summerland Point - Gwandalan have averaged approximately 80 dwellings annually, adding up to 403 approved residences across the preceding 5 financial years. Inflow has tracked at 1.7 people annually per newly constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), indicating a balanced equilibrium between buyer demand and residential supply that fosters market stability. Construction costs for new residential buildings average $451,000, aligning with regional averages. Concurrently, non-residential commercial approvals during this financial year totalled $460,000, underscoring an overwhelming emphasis on residential development.
On a per-capita basis, building approvals for new dwellings in Summerland Point - Gwandalan outstrip Greater Sydney by 176.0%, creating extensive selection for prospective purchasers. This figure significantly exceeds national norms and demonstrates robust developer appetite. In terms of composition, building activity consists of 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the community's established low-density footprint and emphasizing spacious homes suitable for family living. With an average of roughly 77 people for every approved dwelling, the locality demonstrates classic growth-corridor dynamics. Projections based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release estimate that Summerland Point - Gwandalan will expand by 1,208 residents leading up to 2041. Given prevailing construction rates, oncoming residential supply appears well-positioned to satisfy future housing demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth to exceed anticipated levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Summerland Point - Gwandalan, worth an estimated $150 million. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.25 billion. 19 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and environmental & disaster management. 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 enhancements, strategic planning, and capital projects play a pivotal role in shaping community performance. Within AreaSearch's evaluation, 1 specific project has been catalogued as having direct local influence. Key infrastructure and planning initiatives of interest include the Crangan Bay Residential Estate, South East Growth Area Plan, Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant, and Draft Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036, with the most pertinent developments outlined below.
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Crangan Bay Residential Estate
Crangan Bay is a 623 lot Torrens Title masterplanned residential estate on Lake Macquarie, with serviced lots, open space, pathways, boardwalks and community recreation areas. Stages 1 and 2 are sold and registered, Stage 3/4 is almost sold with only two registered lots remaining, Stage 5 is under civil construction and selling off the plan, and Stage 6 is now selling off the plan. The latest developer update reports Stage 5 bulk earthworks 90 percent complete, sewer and drainage works commenced, civil works expected to complete in December 2026 and likely land registration in February 2027.
Trinity Point Mixed Use Development
A $665 million transformative waterfront development on Lake Macquarie designed by Koichi Takada Architects. The project received State Significant Development approval in August 2025 and features a 153-room luxury hotel, 160 high-end waterfront apartments, and signature restaurants. The precinct includes an expanded 188-berth marina, a wellness and longevity sanctuary, and a floating helipad, aiming to be a premier carbon-neutral destination.
Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development
A $665 million luxury carbon-neutral waterfront destination designed by Koichi Takada. The State Significant Development includes a 5-star hotel with up to 220 rooms, 180 luxury residential apartments, and an expansion of the existing marina to 188 berths. Features include two 300-seat restaurants, a world-class wellness retreat, a floating helipad, and a public foreshore boardwalk. The project targets a 4-Star Green Star certification using green roofs and solar technology.
Lake Munmorah & Crangan Bay Urban Release Area
The Lake Munmorah and Crangan Bay Urban Release Area is a major strategic residential expansion initiative led by Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) along the Pacific Highway corridor. The project facilitates the rezoning and subdivision of strategic landholdings to deliver approximately 550 residential homesites, environmental conservation corridors, and community facilities. Gateway approvals and structure plans have been endorsed.
Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre Future Expansion
Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre is an operating neighbourhood shopping centre on the corner of Tall Timbers Road and the Pacific Highway. The centre is anchored by Woolworths and includes specialty tenants, a pad-site Woolworths Petrol tenancy and adjacent vacant land identified by the owner as providing potential expansion opportunities. Central Coast planning controls for Lake Munmorah Village Centre allow staged growth from the initial retail centre toward a maximum gross retail floor space of about 10000 sqm, subject to future assessment and retail capacity impacts.No official evidence was found confirming that a new expansion is currently under construction.
Catherine Hill Bay Estate
A residential land development by The Hunter Group on the northern fringes of the heritage-listed Catherine Hill Bay. The project involves the release of new land lots in a coastal setting, surrounded by national parkland. The development includes the construction of internal roads, services, and a heritage pathway.
Lake Munmorah Recreation Facility & Regional Playspace
Central Coast Council, supported by NSW Government open space grants, is delivering the Lake Munmorah Recreation Facility and Regional Playspace at 4 Tall Timbers Road. The facility delivers an inclusive all-abilities nature-based playground, a pump track and skate facility, sports field upgrades, a modern amenities pavilion, BBQ shelters, and shared paths. Construction works are progressing across staged packages.
Darkinjung LALC & Landcom Housing Project
A partnership between Darkinjung LALC and Landcom to develop a site at Lake Munmorah, with early investigations showing potential for approximately 380 new dwellings, including affordable housing. The project includes a planning proposal to rezone approximately 75 hectares of land for residential development with an estimated yield of 600 lots, and around 88 hectares for environmental conservation. Rezoning was completed in late 2022.
3,284 residents of Summerland Point - Gwandalan are employed, from a labour force of 3,401. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 57.4%. 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 5,739, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour force in Summerland Point - Gwandalan features an even distribution across white-collar and blue-collar occupations, supported by a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate standing at just 3.4%, and an estimated 3.1% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 3,284 residents are actively employed, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.7% below the 4.1% seen in Greater Sydney, though labour participation sits lower at 57.4% relative to 68.9% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 22.6% of local workers operated from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction represents a notable area of local specialization, accounting for an employment share 1.9 times greater than regional benchmarks. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively scarce, engaging just 4.4% of the Summerland Point - Gwandalan labour force against 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Given the comparison between the Census working population and resident workforce, local job opportunities remain limited within this predominantly residential district. Data from the ABS and SALM assessed by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month timeframe, local jobs grew by 3.1% while the labour pool expanded by 3.5%, producing a 0.3 percentage point uptick in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw both employment and the labour force rise by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in unemployment. Forward-looking employment estimates from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide perspective on emerging occupational demand for Summerland Point - Gwandalan. These nationwide five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied against the local sector distribution to gauge trajectory. Across the nation, total employment is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighted against Summerland Point - Gwandalan's industry profile, local employment is modeled to increase by 6.4% across five years and 13.4% across ten years (serving as a baseline weighted projection that does not factor in localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Summerland Point - Gwandalan is $1,413 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $669 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,472 a year against an average of $62,433. 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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Postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 below national benchmarks, recording a median income of $52,472 and an average income of $62,433. These figures fall below Greater Sydney, where median and average incomes reach $60,817 and $83,003, respectively. Accounting for an increase of 10.32% in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures around $57,887 (median) and $68,876 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual income tiers in Summerland Point - Gwandalan placed moderately, spanning the 22nd to 29th percentiles.
The primary earnings bracket encompasses 31.9% of residents taking home $1,500 - 2,999 per week (2,262 residents), closely aligning with the wider region's 30.9% share. Housing cost burdens remain pronounced, as residents retain only 83.0% of disposable income, sitting at the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Summerland Point - Gwandalan had 2,472 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $395 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,753 a month. Rent absorbs 28.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Summerland Point - Gwandalan was comprised of 96.5% standalone houses and 3.5% alternative dwelling types (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other residential formats), compared to Sydney metro where houses make up 55.9% and other dwellings account for 44.1%. Outright home ownership reached 40.1%, substantially higher than Sydney metro rates, while remaining properties were subject to mortgages (39.7%) or occupied by tenants (20.3%). Typical monthly mortgage expenses were $1,753, well below the Sydney metro level of $2,427, while typical weekly rent stood at $395 against $470 across Sydney metro.
When evaluated nationally, local monthly mortgage obligations are lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas weekly rental payments exceed the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Summerland Point - Gwandalan counted 2,472 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,701 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 74.9% of total households, which breaks down into 33.0% couples without children, 27.8% couples with children, and 13.0% single parent arrangements. The remaining 25.1% comprises non-family arrangements, specifically lone person residences at 23.1% and group living setups at 2.2%. The area records a median household size of 2.5 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.4% of adults in Summerland Point - Gwandalan hold a university qualification, including 8.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 37.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 348 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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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Attainment of higher education degrees in the locality trails broader regional benchmarks, with university-level qualifications held by 11.4% of residents compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, highlighting a distinct focus area for educational development. Bachelor degrees comprise 8.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Conversely, vocational and practical trade qualifications are widespread, with 46.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing certificates (37.5%) or advanced diplomas (9.3%). Active learning engagement remains strong throughout the community, with 25.8% of the populace currently enrolled in an educational institution. This proportion consists of 9.6% attending primary school, 7.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Summerland Point - Gwandalan reaches 32 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of local public transit indicates 32 operational transit stops in Summerland Point - Gwandalan, primarily consisting of bus services. These stops are integrated across 22 separate routes that generate 241 weekly passenger services in aggregate. General transit accessibility is favorable, with an average distance of 204 meters from households to their closest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, outbound travel is common, with private cars serving as the primary transport mode for 97% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding regional norms, while 22.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 34 daily trips across the combined route network, translating to roughly 7 weekly services per stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.0% of residents in Summerland Point - Gwandalan report no long-term health condition. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality metrics and chronic illness rates, overall health outcomes in Summerland Point - Gwandalan sit below broader averages. General health condition prevalence appears standard across the broader community yet trends higher than nationwide figures among senior demographics, while private health insurance adoption is modest at roughly 50% of residents (~3,575 people). This compares to 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis (11.4%) and mental health conditions (9.5%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical challenges among residents, while 61.0% reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Elevated rates of chronic illness are evident across the working-age demographic. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.4% of the population (1,727 people), exceeding the 15.5% share observed in Greater Sydney. Health measures for elderly residents face distinct challenges, though their comparative national ranking is slightly better than that of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Summerland Point - Gwandalan is largely Australian-born, at 88.9% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.7%) and Australian (31.1%). 4.5% 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 metrics for Summerland Point - Gwandalan track below metropolitan levels, with 88.9% of residents born in Australia, 92.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.1% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 56.6% of the local population in Summerland Point - Gwandalan, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the most prevalent heritage groups in Summerland Point - Gwandalan are English (31.7% vs 19.0% regionally), Australian (31.1% vs 17.8% regionally), and Irish (9.2%). Notable variations in ethnic representation also exist across other groups, including Maltese at 1.8% of the Summerland Point - Gwandalan community (compared to 1.0% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.5% (against 1.3%), and Hungarian at 0.3% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Summerland Point - Gwandalan is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 22.1% 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 demographic structure clearly characterizes Summerland Point - Gwandalan as a retirement and lifestyle destination. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 24.4% of the community, exceeding the 15.5% recorded in Greater Sydney, while younger to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 21.6%, below the regional benchmark of 31.4%. The estimated median age reaches 45 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 8 years older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census, which was 38 nationwide.
Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has decreased from 27.6% to an estimated 25.9%. By 2041, retirees and elderly age groups are projected to experience the highest growth, expanding by 662 individuals (38%) to reach 2,389.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Summerland Point - Gwandalan
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 this 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 this 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 this month headline measures · Jun 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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 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 — 339 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,492 at the 2021 Census → 7,094 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 (102021052). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.