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The median house price in Terrigal - North Avoca is $1.63m, with units at $1.20m. House values have moved 2.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Terrigal - North Avoca has an estimated 15,667 residents, up from 14,849 at the 2021 Census — a change of 818 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 80.4% of that increase. That puts 1,495 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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Terrigal - North Avoca has an estimated population of 15,667 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 14,849 people, this represents an addition of 818 people (5.5%). This adjustment draws upon the ABS estimated resident population of 15,631 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 56 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. Population density stands at 1,494 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. With its 5.5% expansion since the 2021 census, the locality outperformed both the SA3 area (2.7%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing itself as a local growth frontrunner.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 80.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using a 2022 base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections (released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline) where coverage requires. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are projected across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates expansion tracking above the national statistical area median, with the locality projected to add 3,176 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 20.0% over the 16 years.
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212 new dwellings have been approved in Terrigal - North Avoca over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Terrigal - North Avoca have averaged approximately 42 new homes per year, yielding 212 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an influx of 3.8 new residents per year per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing output continues to trail demand markedly, creating buyer competition and upward pricing momentum. Concurrently, average construction values for new dwellings sit at $713,000, illustrating an emphasis by builders on high-end, premium developments. Highlighting the dominant residential profile of the market, commercial approvals recorded this financial year amounted to $3.3 million.
Per capita building activity in Terrigal - North Avoca sits at roughly 75% of the rate recorded in Greater Sydney, placing the community in the 48th percentile across the country; this constrained pipeline restricts purchaser selection and bolsters values for established stock. Below-average national construction volumes further reflect the established nature of the area and potential planning constraints. Recent development approvals comprise 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density formats provides more accessible price points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. It also represents a substantial shift from the established housing stock (presently 74.0% houses), indicating constrained greenfield land while aligning with evolving household requirements and price realities. A ratio of roughly 359 people per approval underscores a mature residential sector. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, demographic modeling projects that Terrigal - North Avoca will gain 3,140 residents through to 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, dwelling additions will be hard-pressed to absorb incoming population gains, which could exacerbate buyer competition and sustain upward price trajectories.
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Development applications around Terrigal - North Avoca
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Terrigal - North Avoca, worth an estimated $236 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.62 billion. 13 are already under construction and 36 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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Strategic planning, capital works, and local infrastructure projects play a pivotal role in shaping an area's long-term trajectory. A total of 20 initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch as having a notable influence on the district. Major developments include the Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works, Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay, Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road Intersection Upgrade, and the Wamberal Community Park Upgrade, with key projects summarized below.
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Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
Transport for NSW is planning a major upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to improve traffic flow, safety and network resilience. The project includes corridor upgrades and has been prioritised in stages, with the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection being delivered first under a separate construction package while planning continues for the broader corridor upgrade.
Wamberal Community Park Upgrade
Major upgrade to Wamberal Community Park including new playground equipment, improved sports facilities, additional parking, and enhanced landscaping. The project aims to provide better recreational facilities for the growing local community.
Wamberal Road Hazard Reduction Works
Road safety improvement works along Wamberal Road including installation of safety barriers, improved signage, line marking upgrades, and vegetation clearing to enhance sight lines. The project addresses identified accident black spots.
Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works
Long-term coastal erosion protection strategy for Wamberal Beach on the NSW Central Coast, developed under Central Coast Council's Open Coast Coastal Management Program (CMP). Three development applications for a continuous 1.3km whole-of-embayment seawall were lodged by the Wamberal Protection Association and beachfront landowners, but were unanimously refused by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel on 16 June 2026 due to unresolved landowner consent issues and inadequate provision for sand nourishment. Council has directed the CEO to work with consultants and landowners on an alternative medium to long-term design.Separately, the broader Open Coast CMP, which covers engineering design requirements, sand nourishment, and land transfer actions for Wamberal, was adopted by Council in April 2026 and certified by the NSW Minister for the Environment in June 2026. Temporary emergency protection works continue to be carried out periodically by Council in response to storm events.
Coastal Cycleway Extension - Wamberal Section
Extension of the Central Coast coastal cycleway through Wamberal, connecting to existing paths and providing safe cycling infrastructure from Terrigal to The Entrance. The project includes new bridge crossings and improved lighting for enhanced safety.
92-98 Terrigal Esplanade Shop-top Housing (Mixed Use)
Four-storey shop-top housing development opposite Terrigal Beach with 12 apartments above ground-floor retail (approx. 364 sqm), basement parking for 28 vehicles, and demolition of existing two-storey retail strip at the corner of Campbell Crescent.
12 Kurrawyba Avenue Shop Top Housing
Four-storey mixed-use shop-top housing proposal comprising ground-floor retail (5 premises), 10 residential apartments over three levels, basement parking (~19 spaces) and a communal rooftop terrace at the western gateway to Terrigal village. DA lodged for 12 and 12A Kurrawyba Avenue and currently under assessment by Central Coast Council.
The Entrance Road Sewer Rising Main Replacement - Wamberal
Central Coast Council is replacing aging sewer infrastructure along The Entrance Road in Wamberal to improve reliability and environmental protection. The project involves installing new rising mains and pump station upgrades to serve the growing coastal community.
8,492 residents of Terrigal - North Avoca are employed, from a labour force of 8,616. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 66.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,101, about 84% 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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Terrigal - North Avoca features a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.4%, and 3.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 8,492 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (66.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%). Based on Census responses, a high 40.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Local employment is predominantly concentrated within health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The district demonstrates particular depth in health care & social assistance, where resident participation is 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, professional & technical occupations represent just 8.3% of the resident workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. A comparison between the local Census working population and resident counts highlights the mostly residential setting and relatively limited volume of local jobs. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.3% while the labor pool expanded by 3.4%, nudging the unemployment rate up by 0.1 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment saw a slight decline. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Terrigal - North Avoca. Applying these five- and ten-year national industry forecasts to the area's existing employment profile suggests potential local growth patterns. Across the nation, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variances by industry sector. When mapped against the local industry composition of Terrigal - North Avoca, resident employment is modeled to increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighting model that does not factor in local demographic projections).
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Median household income in Terrigal - North Avoca is $2,130 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $933 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,288 a year against an average of $86,969. The average runs 49% 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal a median taxable income of $58,288 alongside an average of $86,969 across the Terrigal - North Avoca SA2. This represents an exceptionally elevated national standing, while Greater Sydney recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase observed since financial year 2023 translates to estimated benchmarks of roughly $64,303 (median) and $95,944 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings around the 72nd percentile across the nation.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest segment accounts for 28.5% of residents (4,465 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the regional rate of 30.9%. Furthermore, a substantial 34.7% earn more than $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of wealth that underpin local consumer spending. Even with housing costs absorbing 15.7% of earnings, solid household revenue maintains disposable income at the 74th percentile, placing the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA economic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Terrigal - North Avoca had 5,438 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 19% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing stock in Terrigal - North Avoca consisted of 73.8% detached houses and 26.2% other residential types (including semi-detached properties, units, and other dwellings), whereas the Sydney metro area recorded 55.9% standalone houses and 44.1% alternate dwellings. Home ownership in the locality stood at 40.0%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark, while 37.0% of homes were mortgaged and 23.1% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $2,500 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, and median weekly rents were $520 versus $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Terrigal - North Avoca noticeably exceed the Australian median of $1,863, with median rent figures likewise running well above the national $375 baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Terrigal - North Avoca counted 5,438 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,738 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the overwhelming majority of residences at 75.1%, including 33.6% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.9%, comprised of single-person dwellings at 21.8% and group households at 3.1%. The typical household size sits at 2.6 people, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.8% of adults in Terrigal - North Avoca hold a university qualification, including 23.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 21.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,529 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 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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Qualifications among residents in Terrigal - North Avoca track well ahead of broader regional measures, with 33.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared against 20.8% across the SA4 region and 25.7% in the SA3 area. This strong educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (21.9%).
Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 30.0% of residents undertaking structured education. Within this cohort, 10.2% attend primary school, 8.5% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.2% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Terrigal - North Avoca reaches 118 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 590 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Terrigal - North Avoca is anchored by 118 active transport stops operating across bus networks. A total of 45 routes service these locations, delivering 593 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity measured at 179 meters from the nearest stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the district, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional baseline. In addition, 40.1% of residents reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Schedules provide an average of 84 trips per day across all operational routes, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips per transport stop. The associated mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops measured from the area's geographic centrepoint.
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71.5% of residents in Terrigal - North Avoca report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.9 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 indicators across Terrigal - North Avoca reflect favorable outcomes according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic condition incidence, with low disease rates evident across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing roughly 63% of residents (9,917 people). This exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 59.9% as well as the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions within the community, diagnosed in 7.8 and 6.8% of the populace respectively, while 71.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes across the working-age population are positive, with low rates of chronic illness. Older residents aged 65 and over constitute 22.7% of the locality (3,551 people), higher than the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Senior health metrics remain robust, aligning closely with national averages across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Terrigal - North Avoca is largely Australian-born, at 78.6% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (25.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Terrigal - North Avoca exhibits lower cultural diversity relative to broader averages, with 78.6% of residents born in Australia, 89.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.5% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 53.9% of the community. The most distinct variance in religious representation occurs with Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population versus 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Terrigal - North Avoca are English (31.9%, outpacing the 19.0% regional level), Australian (25.9%, well above the 17.8% regional rate), and Irish (9.8%).
Additional ancestral representation includes Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally), South Australian at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and New Zealand at 0.9% (against 0.5% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Terrigal - North Avoca is 43. 22.2% 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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Demographics in Terrigal - North Avoca lean toward mature age brackets. Updated figures to August 2026 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprise 22.7% of the population, contrasted with 15.5% throughout Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 21.0% compared to a regional share of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 43, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 6 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census (the national figure was 38 at the same Census). The most prominent shift since the Census occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, rising from 20.7% to an estimated 22.7% of the populace.
Through to 2041, the largest demographic growth is forecast within retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding by 1,580 residents (44%) to reach 5,132.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Terrigal - North Avoca
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 17 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 — 56 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,849 at the 2021 Census → 15,667 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 (102011039). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.