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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 Sussex Inlet - Berrara is $826k, with units at $640k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Sussex Inlet - Berrara has an estimated 4,964 residents, up from 4,694 at the 2021 Census — a change of 270 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 287 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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Demographic assessment indicates the Sussex Inlet - Berrara community stands at approximately 4,964 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 270 people (5.8%) compared to the 4,694 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 4,962 documented in June 2025 alongside 287 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density metric of 122 persons per square kilometer, the locality affords ample space per resident alongside development potential. Outpacing both its broader SA3 vicinity and the wider SA4 region (3.1%), the area's 5.8% increase establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 93.5% of total population additions in recent times. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored on a 2022 base year) are incorporated into the analysis, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling (utilising a 2021 base year) where coverage is absent. Cohort growth rates from these datasets inform local projections between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, demographic forecasts point to population expansion outpacing the median of non-metropolitan regions nationwide, with local headcount projected to climb by 965 persons through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP baselines—a cumulative rise of 19.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
238 new dwellings have been approved in Sussex Inlet - Berrara over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% 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 planning approvals in Sussex Inlet - Berrara have run at roughly 47 new homes per annum, totaling 238 homes approved across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an addition of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), demand and dwelling creation remain well matched to foster a balanced market environment, while newly sanctioned residential builds reflect an expected construction cost of $405,000 on average. In addition, $1.5 million in commercial approvals was registered during the current financial year, pointing to subdued non-residential development.
Residential building volumes in Sussex Inlet - Berrara sit moderately above the wider benchmark (tracking 46.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period against Rest of NSW), supporting buyer choice while backing property demand. Free-standing houses constitute 83.0% of new residential approvals alongside 17.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the destination's established low-density lifestyle and family-oriented housing profile. Recording around 99 people per dwelling approval, the locality clearly exhibits low-density planning attributes. Urban growth forecasts suggest Sussex Inlet - Berrara will absorb an additional 963 residents up to 2041 based on recent quarterly AreaSearch modeling. Given prevailing building rates, residential capacity appears well positioned to satisfy population expansion, supporting favourable conditions for prospective purchasers while accommodating prospective growth beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sussex Inlet - Berrara
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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 economic momentum is closely tied to public works, capital investments, and civic planning initiatives. AreaSearch has tracked 8 projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent undertakings encompass Sussex Inlet Golf Village, Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Berrara and Swan Lake Coastal Management Program, Seniors Housing Suncrest Avenue, Sussex Inlet, alongside Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station.
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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 37.8%. 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 4,529, 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 local labour market features a mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations alongside strong representation across essential services, operating with an unemployment rate of 6.3%. Total employed persons reached 1,561 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 2.2% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. Workforce engagement remains subdued, with a participation rate of 37.8% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census figures showed only 13.4% of workers based at home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be noted. Resident workforce distribution is concentrated within health care & social assistance, construction, as well as accommodation & food.
In particular, construction shows heavy weighting at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 1.2% of local workers in Sussex Inlet - Berrara relative to 5.3% in Regional NSW. Evaluating Census resident workforce counts against local employment reveals a constrained internal job base. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that between March 2026 and the preceding twelve months, the labour force grew by 1.2% while employment fell by 2.5%, resulting in a 3.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, employment in Regional NSW dropped by 0.9% and the labour force shrank by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlooks dated Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipating future demand in Sussex Inlet - Berrara. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific estimates are applied to the employment composition of Sussex Inlet - Berrara, local employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. This calculation represents a straightforward weighting exercise for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate Sussex Inlet - Berrara SA2 recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $39,754 alongside an average of $49,110. These figures track well under nationwide standards, while trailing Regional NSW where median income reaches $52,390 and average income stands at $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $43,857 (median) and $54,178 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census earnings place Sussex Inlet - Berrara within the 1st to 4th percentiles nationally.
Weekly earnings between $400 - 799 encompass 35.7% of residents (1,772 individuals), whereas the surrounding region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 29.9%. With 44.8% of individuals earning below $800 weekly, significant financial pressure is evident, and residual post-housing funds of 85.8% place the area at the 3rd percentile across Australia.
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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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Sussex Inlet - Berrara was made up of 88.0% houses and 12.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 60.7% of tenure—considerably exceeding regional norms—while mortgaged homes represented 20.8% and rental accommodation made up 18.4%. Typical monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,504, well below the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, and weekly median rent was $310 compared to $330 regionally. On a national scale, local mortgage commitments remain well below the Australian average of $1,863, with rental costs substantially under the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sussex Inlet - Berrara counted 2,087 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,207 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 units constitute the majority of dwellings at 61.3%, consisting of couples without children (37.7%), couples with children (15.4%), and single parent families (7.6%). The remaining 38.7% comprises non-family residences, dominated by lone person households (36.1%) alongside group households (2.5%). With a median household size of 2.0 people, occupancy sits below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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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Tertiary educational attainment within the locality is comparatively subdued, with higher education qualifications held by 12.1% of residents against the wider NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees constitute 8.7%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training forms a central pillar of local qualifications, with 45.4% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (36.8%) and advanced diplomas (8.6%). Active participation in academic study encompasses 20.1% of the local population. Within this enrolled cohort, primary schooling accounts for 7.2%, secondary education represents 5.9%, and 1.8% attend tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Sussex Inlet - Berrara reaches 156 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 160 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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Public transport connectivity in Sussex Inlet - Berrara consists of 156 transit stops offering bus services. These facilities are linked by 9 individual routes delivering 156 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is strong, with typical resident distance to transit measuring 134 meters. Given the residential orientation, daily outbound travel relies heavily on private vehicles, with car commuting reaching 95%. Household motor vehicle ownership sits at 1.2 per dwelling, trailing the regional benchmark, while 13.4% of employed persons worked from home at the 2021 Census amidst pandemic conditions. Transit schedules provide an average of 22 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying reference map outlines the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
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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Assessment of chronic ailment rates and mortality statistics points to noticeable community health hurdles in Sussex Inlet - Berrara, with conditions prevalent across older and younger demographics alike. Coverage for private health insurance is low at roughly 46% of the population (~2,288 people), trailing Regional NSW at 51.9% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the primary diagnosed medical conditions locally, impacting 15.7 and 8.7% of inhabitants respectively, whereas 51.7% reported no chronic health conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated within the working-age cohort.
Furthermore, people aged 65 and over constitute 43.6% of the population (2,162 people), substantially exceeding the 23.3% proportion across Regional NSW, with senior health indicators showing challenges that track national baseline patterns.
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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Demographic indicators reflect modest multicultural diversity across Sussex Inlet - Berrara, where Australian citizens make up 89.4% of residents, 86.5% were born in Australia, and 96.7% use solely English at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, encompassing 59.6% of residents in comparison to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental lineage, the primary ancestries recorded in Sussex Inlet - Berrara are English at 35.0%, Australian at 31.2%, and Irish at 9.0%. Other distinct representations include Maltese ancestry at 0.8% (against 0.4% regionally), Australian Aboriginal background at 3.0% (relative to 4.6% in Regional NSW), and Scottish heritage at 8.0% (vs 8.0%).
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. 14.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, Sussex Inlet - Berrara shows significant weighting toward older demographics. As of August 2026, retiree and senior age brackets (65+) comprise 43.6% of the populace versus 23.3% across Regional NSW, while young residents aged 0 - 24 represent 18.2% compared to 29.3% regionally. The estimated median age is 60, adjusting from 61 at the 2021 Census, standing 17 years above the Regional NSW mark of 43 from that Census and above Australia's Census median of 38. Cohorts aged 45 - 64 have reduced from 28.1% of the population to an estimated 24.1% post-Census.
By 2041, senior brackets (65+) are modeled to see the largest absolute increase, adding 501 people (23%) to reach 2,663, while the fastest proportional expansion is projected for residents aged 25 - 44, increasing 31% to 926.
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 287 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,694 at the 2021 Census → 4,964 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 (114011280). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.