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The median house price in Ultimo is $1.73m, with units at $780k. House values have moved 0.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Ultimo has an estimated 10,534 residents, up from 7,410 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,124 people, or 42.2%. Growth has averaged 4.4% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 97.3% of that increase. That puts 18,811 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Ultimo stands at approximately 10,534 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 7,410 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 3,124 people (42.2%). This figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,534 as of June 2025 alongside post-Census address validation. With 18,810 persons per square kilometer, Ultimo sits within the highest 10% nationwide for population density, underlining intense competition for local land. The suburb's 42.2% expansion pace outstripped both NSW (7.3%) and Greater Sydney since the 2021 census, establishing it as a primary regional growth hotspot.
Incoming international migrants generated roughly 97.3% of these recent population increases. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (anchored to 2021). Age-specific expansion trajectories from these datasets are projected forward for all districts between 2032 and 2041. Over the coming years, Ultimo is positioned in the top national quartile for demographic expansion, projected to add 2,781 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing a cumulative rise of 26.4% across the 16-year timeframe.
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Residential construction permissions have been almost non-existent in Ultimo over recent periods, with only 4 homes approved throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population additions averaged 514 people per year for each newly erected residence across the last 5 financial years, highlighting an acute shortfall in supply relative to demand that typically intensifies buyer rivalry and elevates property values, with newly constructed dwellings averaging $510,000 in structural value. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $6.6 million during the current financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential fabric of the precinct.
Building activity across Ultimo tracks substantially below the wider Greater Sydney standard. This subdued pipeline of additions generally elevates valuations and sustains strong appetite for existing residential stock. Volumes also trail national figures, demonstrating local market maturity and potential physical or zoning impediments to new building. Recent permits comprise entirely detached residences, reinforcing a low-density suburban atmosphere attractive to buyers prioritizing family living space. Developers are delivering standalone houses at rates above the historical benchmark (no detached dwellings recorded at Census), demonstrating enduring demand for family-sized accommodations despite surrounding densification trends.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ultimo, worth an estimated $1.54 billion. A further 193 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $191.4 billion. 50 are already under construction and 60 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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Community performance and growth are heavily guided by civil works, planning frameworks, and infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects with direct local significance. Major undertakings comprise the Powerhouse Ultimo Revitalisation, apt.Broadway, DigiCo SYD1 Data Centre Expansion (88MW D&O Project), and Central Place Sydney, with key relevant initiatives outlined below.
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Powerhouse Ultimo Revitalisation
A 300 million dollar heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo. The project conserves and restores the original 1899 Ultimo Power Station, the 1902 Turbine Hall and the 1901 Post Office on Harris Street, while retaining the form and scale of the 1988 Wran building. The museum entrance will be reoriented to face The Goods Line, and a new 2,000 square metre landscaped public square will be created at the northern end of The Goods Line.The redevelopment delivers world-class exhibition spaces for applied arts and sciences, a dedicated Powerhouse Academy learning space, and upgraded Harris Street frontage with industry and recreation spaces. Designed by Durbach Block Jaggers with Architectus. Early works contractor DECC commenced site establishment in late 2024, planning approval was granted in March 2025, and main works contractor Richard Crookes Constructions commenced on site in March 2026. The Modification 1 to the State Significant Development Approval was determined on 14 November 2025.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
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.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
apt.Broadway
Adaptive reuse of a circa 1910 heritage Grace Brothers warehouse at 1-3 Smail Street, Ultimo, into 160 co-living rental rooms. Designed by AJC Architects with interiors by Alexander and Co, the development targets 5 Star Green Star and Gold WELL ratings and will operate on 100% renewable energy. Amenities include a wellness centre, co-working hub, communal dining areas, and a rooftop terrace. A portion of rooms are allocated to creative and performing arts workers, with 15 permanently affordable homes for low-income earners.Part of a broader $240m+ Ultimo precinct with an adjoining Mountain Street site acquired by apt.Residential in May 2025.
UTS National First Nations College
Australia's first comprehensive National First Nations College, a 250-bed Indigenous-led residential college with cultural centre, arts spaces, and academic support, to be built on Gadigal land at UTS's Ultimo campus, adjacent to the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building. The design, by Greenaway Architects, Warren and Mahoney, and Oculus, adaptively reuses a heritage-listed building and won a 2024 WAFX Award for social impact. UTS is pursuing a multiparty funding model shared between the university, government, industry and philanthropic partners, with major pledges already secured from the NSW Government, City of Sydney, Woolworths Group, and several philanthropic foundations.
DigiCo SYD1 Data Centre Expansion (88MW D&O Project)
Expansion and optimisation of the existing DigiCo SYD1 (formerly Global Switch) data centre campus to increase total IT capacity to 88MW through vertical extensions and internal reconfigurations. The State Significant Development Application (SSD-69637456) for the 47.5MW capacity increase and two additional levels is under assessment. Separately, a 9MW expansion of liquid-cooled capacity is underway for delivery in early Q4 FY26 (mid-2026).
6,237 residents of Ultimo are employed, from a labour force of 6,388. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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 18,049, about 171% of 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 labour pool is exceptionally qualified, highlighted by pronounced strength across the tech industry, a minimal unemployment rate of 2.4%, and an estimated 1.7% uptick in jobs over the previous twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,237, while joblessness sits 1.8% beneath the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, though overall labour force engagement is comparatively subdued at 63.7% against 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed 47.8% of workers operating from home, an outcome potentially shaped by prevailing Covid-19 health directives. Prominent sectors employing local residents include professional & technical services, accommodation & food services, as well as education & training.
The hospitality and food sector is especially concentrated, employing staff at 2.6 times the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for only 8.3% of workers, well under the regional proportion of 14.1%. Given that the Census recorded 2.0 workers for every local resident, Ultimo serves as a major commercial center, providing more employment opportunities than it has resident workers and drawing labor from surrounding suburbs. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures for the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 1.7% alongside a 0.9% rise in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 1.9% and the labour pool rose by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on upcoming workforce trajectories. Across Australia, employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across separate industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Ultimo's current workforce structure suggests an expansion of 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this weighting calculation is indicative and excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Ultimo is $1,805 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $772 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,716 a year against an average of $59,906. The average runs 44% 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 that taxpayers in the Ultimo SA2 recorded a median income of $41,716 and an average of $59,906. These figures sit beneath nationwide norms and trail the Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated earnings to $46,021 for the median and $66,088 on average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, Ultimo's individual, household, and family earnings sat in moderate bands between the 43rd and 53rd percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, 32.7% of the populace (3,444 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning closely with the 30.9% seen across the surrounding metropolitan area. Housing costs place heavy strain on residents, leaving only 75.4% of earnings unspent (placing the area at the 43rd percentile), while the SEIFA income metric ranks the suburb in the 7th decile.
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Ultimo had 2,926 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 88% apartments. 13% are owned with a mortgage, 73% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.0%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 0.2% houses alongside 99.8% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, apartments, and alternative formats), contrasting with Sydney metro where houses accounted for 55.9% and other dwellings made up 44.1%. Full home ownership was modest at 13.2%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged homes comprised 13.4% and rental accommodation made up 73.4%. The median monthly mortgage commitment was $2,500, higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and median weekly rent reached $500 compared with $470 across Sydney metro. When viewed against national figures, Ultimo's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track substantially above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ultimo counted 2,926 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,160 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 45.4% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 10.5%, couples without children at 27.1%, and single parent arrangements at 5.1%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 54.6% of residences, with lone person households representing 36.6% and shared group households accounting for 18.1%. The area's median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
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57.2% of adults in Ultimo hold a university qualification, including 36.1% with a bachelor degree and 18.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 7.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,790 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,138 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 credentials among Ultimo residents aged 15+ are notably elevated at 57.2%, comfortably outperforming NSW (32.2%) and Australia (30.4%). This high degree of educational attainment offers solid foundations for participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 36.1%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 18.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training accounts for 19.6% among those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (7.6%). Study engagement is very high across the community, with 45.6% of residents actively pursuing formal study. Among these learners, 24.0% attend higher education institutions, 2.7% are enrolled in primary education, and 1.6% undertake secondary education.
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Public transport in Ultimo reaches 15 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 9,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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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Public transport networks in Ultimo include 15 active stops serviced by bus transit. These facilities are linked to 34 individual routes that combine to deliver 9,339 passenger trips every week. Commuter connectivity is outstanding, with inhabitants typically situated 136 meters from their nearest transit node. With the precinct serving primarily as a residential area, most work trips are outbound, with 26% of commuters walking and 22% using trains. Private vehicle availability is modest at an average of 0.2 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard. In addition, 47.8% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era restrictions.
Public transport services run at a frequency of 1,334 daily journeys across the complete route network, generating an average of roughly 622 weekly journeys per stop.
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85.5% of residents in Ultimo report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 2.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness incidence, health outcomes across Ultimo are excellent, characterized by minimal rates of standard medical conditions across every demographic segment. Private health insurance participation is relatively low, held by approximately 49% of residents (~5,151 people), compared to 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney and 55.7% across Australia. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 4.8% and 5.8% of the local population respectively, whereas 85.5% of inhabitants indicated having no chronic medical issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 4.3% of the community (454 people), trailing the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Senior health metrics are notably favorable, mirroring national benchmarks seen across the wider population.
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71.2% of Ultimo residents were born overseas and 62.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (27.7%) and English (11.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is exceptionally pronounced in Ultimo, where 71.2% of residents were born overseas and 62.7% converse in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most widespread faith, accounting for 22.2% of local residents. Buddhism shows a significant local concentration, representing 13.9% of the population compared to only 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups in Ultimo are Chinese at 27.7% (compared to 8.4% across the broader region), Other backgrounds at 24.2% (against 16.0% regionally), and English ancestry at 11.9% (below the regional benchmark of 19.0%).
Other demographic segments also show noticeable local variance: Spanish ancestry stands at 1.1% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Korean represents 1.7% (vs 1.1%), and Russian accounts for 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
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The median resident of Ultimo is 26, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 69.8% 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 age profile in Ultimo is heavily weighted toward young, childless adults. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 52.0% of the populace are aged 25 - 44, compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas the 45 - 64 bracket constitutes 8.1% compared to 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 26, decreasing from 30 at the 2021 Census, which sits 11 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census (compared to 38 nationally at the same Census). The proportion of residents aged 0 - 24 expanded from 27.2% at the Census to an estimated 35.6%.
By 2041, the 45 - 64 age group is forecast to absorb the majority of population growth, rising by 1,279 residents (149%) to 2,135, while the retiree and elderly segment (65+) will experience the fastest relative expansion, rising 165% to reach 1,203 residents.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ultimo
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 7 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,410 at the 2021 Census → 10,534 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 (117031646). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.