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The median house price in Sydney (North) - Millers Point is $3.48m, with units at $1.40m. House values have moved -1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Sydney (North) - Millers Point has an estimated 9,310 residents, up from 8,004 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,306 people, or 16.3%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 1,250 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.2% of that increase. That puts 2,900 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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As of May 2026, the population of Sydney (North) - Millers Point is estimated to be approximately 9,310 based on an analysis by AreaSearch. This represents a growth of 1,306 people (16.3%) compared to the 8,004 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 9,305 as of June 2025 alongside 1,250 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. The population density stands at 2,900 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the upper quartile of all areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
The area's 16.3% population growth since the 2021 census outpaced the 7.1% state average as well as Greater Sydney, positioning it as a leading growth area. This expansion was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 94.2% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where these data are unavailable, AreaSearch employs SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Age group growth rates derived from these sources are applied to all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at forward population trends, the area is anticipated to experience remarkable expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical zones nationally. It is projected to expand by 8,453 persons by 2041, relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which indicates a 90.7% total increase over the 16 years.
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341 new dwellings have been approved in Sydney (North) - Millers Point over the past five years, an average of 68 a year. That is 8.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 68 residential approvals have been granted annually in Sydney (North) - Millers Point, resulting in 341 dwellings during the last 5 financial years. In FY-26, there has been 1 approvals registered to date. Constructing homes has accommodated an average of 1.6 new residents per dwelling each year over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, which suggests a balanced market, though this has shifted dramatically to 564 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising demand and a possible supply deficit. Construction costs for these developments average $600,000, indicating that builders are targeting the premium, upmarket sector.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $1.216 billion during the current financial year, highlighting strong business investment activity in the locality. Residential construction in Sydney (North) - Millers Point has been relatively high, tracking at 45.0% above the regional average per person over the 5 year period compared to Greater Sydney, which helps provide options for buyers while maintaining local real estate values, despite a recent slowdown in building activities. Additionally, recent projects have consisted exclusively of townhouses or apartments. This emphasis on high-density housing options offers more accessible entry pricing and appeals to down-sizers, real estate investors, and first-home buyers. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Sydney (North) - Millers Point is projected to increase its population by 8,448 residents by 2041. Should building approvals remain at current levels, residential supply could fail to keep pace with this population expansion, which may increase competition among buyers and drive up property prices.
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Development applications around Sydney (North) - Millers Point
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 37 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sydney (North) - Millers Point, worth an estimated $25.2 billion. A further 154 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $205.9 billion. 49 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Developments in infrastructure, planning policies, and public works projects play a critical role in local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 120 initiatives expected to affect the community. Primary projects include Central Barangaroo, Central Barangaroo, the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and Eastern Distributor Maintenance and Upgrades, with details on the most significant works provided below.
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The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the CBD with the waterfront.
Central Barangaroo
Central Barangaroo is the final major stage of the Barangaroo waterfront renewal, linking Barangaroo Reserve with Barangaroo South. Aqualand, in partnership with the NSW Government, has concept approval for a 5.2 hectare mixed-use precinct with residential, retail, hospitality, community uses, a new metro entry, over 2 hectares of public open space and more than 50 retail destinations. Two early works development applications have planning consent, with site establishment, investigations, services diversions, perimeter retention wall and excavation works expected to begin from Q2 2026 and take about two years.Further SSDAs for the basement, buildings and public domain are to follow, with the first stage expected around 2030.
Central Barangaroo
Central Barangaroo is the final 5.2-hectare precinct of the Barangaroo waterfront transformation. Led by Aqualand, the development features a 2-hectare Harbour Park, a 270-metre pedestrian boulevard, and a mix of luxury residential, commercial, and retail spaces. Following the approval of Modification 9 in 2024/2025, the project now includes a refined building envelope for a world-class hotel and residential apartments. The precinct is designed to be carbon neutral and is fully integrated with the new Barangaroo Metro Station, providing seamless transit access to the Sydney CBD.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Comprehensive NSW state planning reforms designed to increase housing density in well-located areas. The policy mandates mid-rise apartment buildings (3-6 storeys) and low-rise multi-dwelling housing (terraces, townhouses, and dual occupancies) within 800m of 171 high-frequency transport hubs and town centres. As of May 2026, the policy is fully operational following the phased rollout of dual occupancy provisions in July 2024 and mid-rise apartment provisions in early 2025. Recent updates include refined floor space ratios (FSR) and non-refusal standards to streamline local council assessments.
6-8 Atherden Street & 47 George Street Development
Contemporary three-storey building by William Smart architects with restoration of Union Bond Store. Features modern architectural integration with a heritage-listed building and opens public access to the hidden Sergeant Major Rows Courtyard. Placemaking NSW is currently refining plans for a DA modification to improve accessibility.
Sydney House
A circa $800 million, 50-storey mixed-use redevelopment of the historic City Tattersalls Club site delivering 241 premium apartments above a 135-room luxury hotel. Designed by BVN Architecture (tower and interiors) and FJC Studio (heritage podium), the project restores three state heritage-listed buildings including the former Tattersalls Club building from 1891, incorporating a heritage bar, restaurant, event spaces and a commercial wellness centre. Construction is underway with completion targeted for late 2027.
30-42 Lower Fort Street Heritage Redevelopment
Adaptive reuse and additions to Australia's first government-built residential flat building. Heritage conservation project upgrading a State heritage listed item while maintaining historic fabric and improving modern amenity standards.
5,872 residents of Sydney (North) - Millers Point are employed, from a labour force of 6,059. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 68.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 175,345, about 18.8 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor force in Sydney (North) - Millers Point is highly qualified, with a strong concentration of workers in professional services, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the preceding year. There are 5,872 employed residents as of March 2026, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.0% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while participation in the labor force is comparable to the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census data indicated that 60.5% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, although this figure may be influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include professional & technical, finance & insurance, alongside accommodation & food. A strong regional specialization is evident in finance & insurance, where the concentration of jobs is 2.5 times the wider regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 7.6% of the local workforce, compared to 14.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates there are 36.3 workers for each resident, establishing the locality as a major employment center that draws in commuting staff from surrounding suburbs. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures, during the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.9% and the labor force grew by 1.2%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force expansion of 1.9%, resulting in a minimal reduction. Additional perspectives on employment trends in Sydney (North) - Millers Point are provided by national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Even though national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, these trajectories vary widely across different fields. Weighing these projections against the industry distribution of Sydney (North) - Millers Point indicates local job numbers could increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate specific local population projections.
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Median household income in Sydney (North) - Millers Point is $2,457 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,509 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,687 a year against an average of $95,707. The average runs 124% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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For financial year 2023, ATO records compiled by AreaSearch indicate that incomes in Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 rank in the highest percentile across Australia. The median taxpayer income in the area is $42,687 and the average is $95,707, whereas Greater Sydney averages are $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates as of March 2026 reach about $47,092 for the median and $105,584 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household, personal, and family earnings fell within the 89th to 97th national percentiles.
The primary income group is the $4000+ bracket, representing 33.6% of residents (3,128 people), unlike the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 30.9%. A significant portion of the population (44.4%) earns more than $3,000 weekly, which reflects high purchasing capacity. Although housing expenses account for 21.3% of earnings, strong local incomes keep disposable funds at the 82nd percentile, placing the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sydney (North) - Millers Point had 3,848 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 93% apartments. 13% are owned with a mortgage, 68% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $640 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows that housing types in Sydney (North) - Millers Point consist of 0.7% standalone houses and 99.3% multi-unit housing options like apartments and semi-detached units, whereas the wider Sydney metro is composed of 55.9% houses and 44.1% multi-unit options. The rate of home ownership in Sydney (North) - Millers Point is 19.3%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the rest of the properties being mortgaged at 13.0% or rented at 67.6%. Median home loan payments in this locality stand at $3,000 monthly, and typical weekly rent is $640, compared with Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
Looking nationwide, the area's monthly home loan costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rents are much higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sydney (North) - Millers Point counted 3,848 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,476 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families account for 48.6% of local residences, representing 9.1% couples with offspring, 35.1% childless couples, and 3.2% single-parent households. Non-family living situations represent 51.4% of dwellings, including single-person households at 44.6% and group share houses at 6.7% of the total. The average household size is 1.8 persons, which is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.4% of adults in Sydney (North) - Millers Point hold a university qualification, including 40.5% with a bachelor degree and 20.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 6.9% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,808 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,073 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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Levels of education in Sydney (North) - Millers Point are well above averages elsewhere, with 64.4% of people aged 15+ possessing a university degree, compared with 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This high level of study prepares local residents well for roles in knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 40.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training accounts for 18.2% of qualifications for those aged 15+, which is split between advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 6.9%.
A high proportion of the community is engaged in study, with 25.1% of the population attending school or university. This student cohort comprises 9.4% in higher education, 2.7% in high school, and 2.6% in primary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sydney (North) - Millers Point reaches 168 stops on 138 routes, timetabled for about 84,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.2 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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Assessments of transit options show 168 active public transport stops in Sydney (North) - Millers Point, which include train, lightrail, ferry, and bus services. These hubs are serviced by 138 separate routes, which together accommodate 84,296 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with typical residential distances to the nearest boarding point averaging 108 meters. Many residents travel outside the suburb for work, with walking being a common commute method at 40% and train travel at 19%. Car ownership is low, averaging 0.2 vehicles per household, which is below metropolitan averages.
A significant share of the workforce, 60.5%, work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit routes average 12,042 journeys daily, which translates to about 501 weekly services for each transit stop. The layout of the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area is illustrated on the map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.1% of residents in Sydney (North) - Millers Point report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 99% of areas nationally. 1.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.4 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 metrics for Sydney (North) - Millers Point show excellent outcomes based on AreaSearch research into mortality rates and chronic conditions, with low rates of common health issues across age brackets. In addition, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at approximately 69% of the population (6,395 people). This compares to 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns locally, affecting 5.3% and 5.1% of the population respectively, whereas 80.1% of residents reported having no ongoing chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.2% of the population (1,414 people). The health of older residents is strong, with national rankings that match the rest of the community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
58.6% of Sydney (North) - Millers Point residents were born overseas and 40.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.1%) and Chinese (13.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is prominent in Sydney (North) - Millers Point, where 40.6% of residents speak a language other than English in their homes and 58.6% were born in other countries. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 39.4% of the population. However, the most significant difference compared to wider metropolitan patterns is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 7.3% of the population, compared to 4.1% in Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups in Sydney (North) - Millers Point are English at 19.1%, followed by Other at 17.9%, and Chinese at 13.8%, which is higher than the regional average of 8.4%.
Other ethnic backgrounds are also more common here than across the region, including Russian backgrounds at 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Korean at 1.8% (compared to 1.1%), and French at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sydney (North) - Millers Point is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 42.0% 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 of 36 years in Sydney (North) - Millers Point is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney area, this locality has a higher share of people aged 25 - 34 at 30.5% but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 at 2.2%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also above the national level of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the population aged 25 to 34 increased from 28.0% to 30.5%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 10.0% to 11.5%.
Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 age cohort fell from 18.5% to 16.9%, and those aged 55 to 64 declined from 11.1% to 9.8%. Demographic projections suggest the local age structure will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 92%, representing an increase of 2,620 people to reach 5,460.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sydney (North) - Millers Point
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 37 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 1,250 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,004 at the 2021 Census → 9,310 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 (117031644). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.