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The median house price in Sussex Inlet - Berrara is $802k, with units at $621k. House values have moved 5.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Sussex Inlet - Berrara has an estimated 4,962 residents, up from 4,694 at the 2021 Census — a change of 268 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 242 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 93.5% of that increase. That puts 123 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Sussex Inlet - Berrara is approximately 4,962 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 268 individuals (5.7%) compared to the 4,694 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population variation is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 4,962 from June 2025 alongside 242 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Based on these figures, the density stands at 122 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per individual and opportunities for future expansion. The 5.7% growth rate of Sussex Inlet - Berrara since the 2021 census was higher than the 3.1% recorded for the SA4 region, as well as the SA3 area, positioning it as a regional leader in population growth.
This expansion was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 93.5% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 areas, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. The age group growth rates derived from these sources are also applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth for areas situated outside capital cities is projected to exceed the median, with this specific location expected to grow by 955 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 19.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
206 new dwellings have been approved in Sussex Inlet - Berrara over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 53, running ahead of 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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Sussex Inlet - Berrara has recorded an average of approximately 41 new residential approvals each year, summing up to 206 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 49 approvals have been logged so far. An average of 1.8 individuals relocated to the area for every new dwelling constructed over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, indicating that supply and demand are well aligned and supporting stable market conditions. The average construction value for these new homes is $352,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.5 million were recorded during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
When compared to the Rest of NSW, Sussex Inlet - Berrara shows a higher level of construction activity, registering 27.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe. This provides ample choice for purchasers while underpinning existing property valuations, even though building activity has slowed of late. Recent building projects consist of 81.0% standalone houses and 19.0% medium and high-density developments, preserving the established low-density aesthetic of the area with a focus on family residences designed for those wanting space. With approximately 199 residents per approval, Sussex Inlet - Berrara represents a low-density environment. Projecting forward, Sussex Inlet - Berrara is anticipated to add 955 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Given the ongoing level of building activity, residential supply is expected to satisfy demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sussex Inlet - Berrara, worth an estimated $608 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.3 billion. 28 are already under construction and 33 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 8 key projects that are likely to influence the area. The most relevant projects include the Sussex Inlet Golf Village, the Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Berrara and Swan Lake Coastal Management Program, Seniors Housing Suncrest Avenue, Sussex Inlet, and the Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station, with further details provided on the projects most likely to impact the locality.
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Sussex Inlet Golf Village
Sussex Inlet Golf Village is a master-planned community of 750 residences being developed across 234 hectares in Sussex Inlet on the NSW South Coast. A joint venture between Lucas Property Group and Sheargold, the development is integrated around the existing Sussex Inlet Golf Course and features a mix of villas, townhomes, freestanding homes and semi-rural lots with golf course and waterfront frontage. Over 50% of the site is reserved for bushland and wildlife. Three precincts - Northwood, Jacob's Range and Badgee's Reach - are being delivered across multiple staged releases, with civil construction well advanced and later releases progressing through registration.
Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake and Berrara Creek Coastal Management Program
Shoalhaven City Council's certified Coastal Management Program provides a 10-year framework to manage coastal hazards, foreshore erosion, inundation, water quality, ecology and navigation across Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake and Berrara Creek. The program contains 66 management actions with implementation now underway following NSW Government certification.
Bamarang to Milton Water Trunk Main Stage 2 (B2M2)
Construction of a 24km, 600mm water trunk main between Bewong and Milton to increase water security, reliability, and network capacity across the southern Shoalhaven region.
Seniors Housing Suncrest Avenue, Sussex Inlet
State Significant Development for a residential care facility and independent living units across 6 buildings on Suncrest Avenue, Sussex Inlet. The project includes recreational space, communal facilities, a cafe, landscape works, and public domain improvements. The application (SSD-86970708) is currently in the Prepare EIS stage, following the issue of Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements, ahead of public exhibition.
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.
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.
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.
Paradise Beach Road and Kingsford Smith Crescent Roundabout
Installation of a single lane mountable roundabout to improve road safety and traffic flow.
1,561 residents of Sussex Inlet - Berrara are employed, from a labour force of 1,666. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 37.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,527, about 91% 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 workforce of Sussex Inlet - Berrara displays a balanced mix of professional and manual roles, with a strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.3%. In March 2026, there were 1,561 working residents. The unemployment rate sits 2.2% higher than the 4.1% rate seen in Regional NSW, and the participation rate of 37.6% is notably lower than the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that only 13.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food. The locality displays a high concentration of construction workers, with its employment share in this sector reaching 1.8 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a small component, accounting for 1.2% of jobs compared to 5.3% regionally. The comparison between the Census working population and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch reveals that in the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 1.2% while total employment fell by 2.5%, leading to a 3.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Sussex Inlet - Berrara. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential growth. Although total employment nationally is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment profile of Sussex Inlet - Berrara indicates that local employment would grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, utilizing a simple weighting method for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sussex Inlet - Berrara is $909 a week (about $47,000 a year), with median personal income at $505 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,754 a year against an average of $49,110. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the Sussex Inlet - Berrara SA2 is $39,754, while the average stands at $49,110. These figures are below the national benchmarks and 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, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $43,857 for the median and $54,178 for the average. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in the area rank between the 1st and 4th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of income distribution, 35.7% of the population (1,771 people) earn weekly incomes between $400 - 799, which contrasts with metropolitan areas where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 29.9%. The fact that 44.8% of incomes fall below $800 weekly points to economic challenges for many local residents. After paying for housing, 85.8% of income remains, placing the area in the 3rd percentile nationally for this metric.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sussex Inlet - Berrara had 2,087 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 61% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,504 a month. Rent absorbs 34.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 38.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of housing in Sussex Inlet - Berrara at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership in Sussex Inlet - Berrara was high at 60.7%, which is well above the rate in Regional NSW, while mortgaged properties accounted for 20.8% and rented properties made up 18.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,504, which is notably lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733.
The median weekly rent was recorded at $310, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Sussex Inlet - Berrara are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent figures are also considerably below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sussex Inlet - Berrara counted 2,087 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,206 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of dwellings at 61.3%, consisting of couples with children at 15.4%, couples without children at 37.7%, and single parent families at 7.6%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 38.7%, with single-person households representing 36.1% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the average of 2.4 observed across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.1% of adults in Sussex Inlet - Berrara hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 36.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 260 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 950 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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The locality displays low levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 12.1%, which is significantly below the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents both a demographic challenge and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 45.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 36.8%. A significant 20.1% of the local population is enrolled in formal study.
This cohort includes 7.2% of residents in primary school, 5.9% in secondary school, and 1.8% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sussex Inlet - Berrara reaches 158 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 170 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An evaluation of public transport options reveals 158 active bus stops operating in Sussex Inlet - Berrara. These stops are served by 10 separate routes, which combine to deliver 172 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 134 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional norm.
A relatively low proportion of 13.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 24 trips per day, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trip per transport stop. The corresponding map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
51.7% of residents in Sussex Inlet - Berrara report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 11.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Health statistics indicate significant challenges in Sussex Inlet - Berrara, based on the analysis of death rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions by AreaSearch, with notable health issues observed across youth and older cohorts alike. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population, representing about 2,287 individuals. This is lower than the 51.9% recorded in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical issues reported in the locality are arthritis, affecting 15.7% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 8.7%.
Meanwhile, 51.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Residents of working age experience elevated rates of chronic illness, reflecting notable health issues in this group. The area has 43.1% of its population aged 65 and over (2,139 people), which is significantly higher than the 23.4% representation across Regional NSW. Health outcomes for older residents present some difficulties, with national indicators showing trends consistent with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sussex Inlet - Berrara is largely Australian-born, at 86.5% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.0%) and Australian (31.2%). 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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Sussex Inlet - Berrara exhibits low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.4% of the population, 86.5% of residents born in Australia, and 96.7% of households speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 59.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Sussex Inlet - Berrara are English at 35.0% of the population, Australian at 31.2%, and Irish at 9.0%. There are notable differences in the proportions of other groups, with Maltese overrepresented at 0.8% of the population compared to 0.4% regionally, Australian Aboriginal residents at 3.0% compared to 4.6% regionally, and Scottish ancestry matching the regional average at 8.0% of the population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sussex Inlet - Berrara is 60, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 14.9% 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 Sussex Inlet - Berrara is 60 years, which is significantly higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of individuals in the 65 - 74 age bracket (22.4%), whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is small at 6.6% compared to Regional NSW. This concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is much higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 25 to 34 expanded from 6.9% to 7.9% of the population.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 18.4% to 16.4%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 9.7% to 8.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate notable changes in the age profile, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 214 people (73%), increasing from 294 to 509. Seniors aged 65+ are projected to account for 52% of the population growth, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, the 55 to 64 age group is expected to experience minimal growth of 2%, representing 15 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sussex Inlet - Berrara
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 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 — 242 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,694 at the 2021 Census → 4,962 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 (114011280). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.