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The median house price in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga is $1.30m, with units at $957k. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has an estimated 25,106 residents, up from 24,697 at the 2021 Census — a change of 409 people, or 1.7%. 201 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 995 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 AreaSearch’s evaluation, the population of Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga stands at approximately 25,106 as of May 2026. This figure marks a rise of 409 individuals, or 1.7%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 24,697. The adjustment derives from the ABS’s estimated resident population of 25,058 recorded in June 2025, combined with 201 newly validated addresses registered after the Census date. With a population density of 995 persons per square kilometer, the area aligns closely with regional averages identified by AreaSearch. The 1.7% post-census expansion places the locality just 0.9 percentage points below the SA3 average of 2.6%, highlighting strong underlying growth drivers.
Recent population increases have been almost entirely attributable to overseas migration, which served as the primary source of demographic gain. AreaSearch relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 and anchored to a 2022 base year. Where such projections are unavailable, the methodology shifts to NSW State Government SA2-level forecasts, issued in 2022 with 2021 as the reference point. Age-specific growth rates from these datasets are uniformly applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the area is expected to experience above-median national growth, adding 3,084 residents by 2041, bringing the total to a 12.1% increase over the 16-year span, based on the most recent annual ERP population figures.
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667 new dwellings have been approved in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga over the past five years, an average of 133 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 111 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 109, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has seen roughly 133 dwellings gain development approval each year, totaling 667 homes approved across the five financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, along with 100 approvals recorded in FY-26. Over the five-year window from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of just 0.3 new residents arrived per new home, indicating that supply is matching or exceeding demand, which gives buyers more options and allows for population growth that could go beyond projections, while new homes are being built at an average value of $332,000.
In the current financial year, commercial development approvals have reached $4.9 million, highlighting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga shows slightly higher development activity, standing at 42.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, which continues to support buyer choice and help maintain property values. Recent construction includes 49.0% detached dwellings and 51.0% medium and high-density housing. This shift toward higher-density living offers more affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Such a change reflects a notable break from current housing patterns, which are dominated by houses at 70.0%, pointing to less available land for development and a response to changing lifestyle preferences and affordability requirements. The area has approximately 200 people per dwelling approval, showing a low density market. Population forecasts suggest Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga will gain 3,035 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given present construction rates, housing supply is expected to meet demand, fostering good conditions for buyers and allowing for growth that might surpass current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga, worth an estimated $259 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.33 billion. 8 are already under construction and 17 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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Local infrastructure adjustments, significant construction efforts, and planning strategies can profoundly affect how an area performs. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 16 projects that may influence the region. Among the most notable are the Umina Beach Public Preschool, the 100-101 The Esplanade Development Site at Ettalong Beach, the Umina Beach Multi-Dwelling Housing Projects, and the Ettalong Beach Hotel Development located at 216-220 Memorial Avenue. The following items provide further detail on the initiatives considered most relevant.
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Umina Beach Public Preschool
Delivery of a new public preschool co-located at Umina Beach Public School, part of the NSW Government's $769 million investment to build 100 new public preschools across the state. The preschool will be created by repurposing and expanding the existing Building A, providing 3 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities, accommodating up to 60 children per day. As of mid-2026, construction is progressing well, with the building slab poured and structural wall erection, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic and data rough-in works underway, alongside external landscaping earthworks.HPAC Pty Ltd is the appointed builder. Completion is targeted for Day 1, Term 1 2027.
Ettalong Beach Hotel Development
A five-storey boutique hotel development featuring 83 rooms on a 1,467 sqm site. The project includes a ground floor restaurant and cafe, conference facilities, and a roof terrace equipped with a bar and swimming pool. While the original 2020 approval faced expiration concerns, recent court-backed determinations in April 2026 have reaffirmed the project's progression despite local objections.
Umina Beach Multi-Dwelling Housing Projects
Ongoing multiple residential development applications including dual occupancy, townhouse developments, and multi-dwelling housing projects throughout the Umina Beach and Peninsula area, aimed at increasing housing density in residential zones.
43-46 The Esplanade Redevelopment Precinct
A major mixed-use precinct development and rezoning project situated on The Esplanade directly adjacent to Booker Bay. The approved planning framework enables 5-storey mixed-use building heights, ground-floor retail and commercial facilities, residential apartments, and dedicated public domain infrastructure works under a Voluntary Planning Agreement.
100-101 The Esplanade Development Site - Ettalong Beach
Prime beachfront development site comprising 2,617.3 sqm amalgamated site with direct beach frontage and stunning water views. Development potential for 18 premium apartments. Owned by the Fardoulis family for over 30 years. 33m frontage to The Esplanade.
Communications Facility at 109 McEvoy Avenue
Construction of a communications facility including a new Indara monopole, four 4G panel antennas, eight 5G active antenna units, a four-bay outdoor equipment cabinet, and ancillary equipment within a fenced compound to improve mobile network coverage in Umina Beach.
Mantra Ettalong Beach Resort
Major beachfront resort development comprising 236 strata apartments and 6,000 sqm licensed club facility. Joint venture between Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club and Multiplex Development. Premium beachfront location with views to Lion Island. Designed by PTI Architecture. Currently operating with ongoing lift upgrade works.
Intersection Upgrade - Hobart and Melbourne Avenues, Umina Beach
Upgrade of the intersection to improve safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, including traffic signals, turn lanes, bike lanes, kerb and gutter, parking, pathways, lighting, stormwater drainage, driveway reconstruction, and tree planting. The project remains in the concept planning stage with funding applications unsuccessful as of 2025.
11,370 residents of Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga are employed, from a labour force of 11,897. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 56.4%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 21,196, 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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Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga features a competent labor pool with strong representation in essential service sectors. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%, accompanied by an estimated employment growth of 3.3% during the previous year. As of March 2026, 11,370 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate sits at 0.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably lower at 56.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data reveals that 35.8% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows a particularly strong concentration, with employment levels reaching 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical fields show weaker representation at 8.1%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area seems to provide fewer local employment opportunities, as suggested by the ratio of the working population to the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 3.3% and the labour force grow by 3.4%, with unemployment staying largely the same. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment decreased slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga. These forecasts, which cover five and ten-year periods, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies considerably across industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific projections to Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga's employment composition suggests local employment should rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga is $1,329 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $678 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,965 a year against an average of $70,094. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch data compiled from the Australian Taxation Office for financial year 2023, the income level in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 sits slightly above the national average. The median income for taxpayers in this area is $50,965 while the average income is $70,094. These figures are lower than those for Greater Sydney, where the median and average incomes are $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $56,225 and $77,328 as of March 2026.
Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga all rank between the 22nd and 24th percentiles on a national scale. The largest income segment accounts for 27.7% of residents, with 6,954 individuals earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. This distribution aligns closely with regional patterns, as 30.9% of residents in those areas fall within the same weekly earnings bracket. Housing affordability challenges are pronounced, with only 80.0% of income available for other expenses, placing the area at the 18th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga had 10,267 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 7% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month. Rent absorbs 30.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census data, the housing stock in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga consisted of 70.0% houses and 30.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other types, which contrasts with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga stood at 38.9%, surpassing the Sydney metro rate, with 26.7% of dwellings being mortgaged and 34.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment in this area was $2,080, which is notably lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $400 compared to $470 in the Sydney metro.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga are substantially higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga counted 10,267 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 33% 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 households account for 64.0% of all households, including 21.8% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 36.0%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households making up 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.6% of adults in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,894 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 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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University qualification rates in the area stand at 20.6%, which is considerably lower than the 38.0% average recorded for Greater Sydney. This gap presents both a challenge and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education credential, held by 14.4% of residents. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 4.2%, and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is particularly strong, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials. Advanced diplomas account for 11.3% of these credentials, while certificates make up 28.7%. Formal education participation remains high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in schooling.
Of those enrolled, 9.4% are in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 3.2% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga reaches 221 stops on 55 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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The transport infrastructure in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga includes 221 active stops that serve both ferry and bus networks. These stops are connected by 55 distinct routes, which together deliver 2,011 passenger trips each week. Accessibility to public transport is considered excellent, with residents generally residing just 147 meters from their closest stop. Because the area functions mainly as a residential zone, most people travel away from home for work; cars are the most popular choice at 82%, followed by train at 9%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling stands at 1.1.
A notable 35.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census; this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Daily service frequency reaches an average of 287 trips across all routes, which works out to about 9 trips per week for each individual stop. A map provided in the document highlights the 100 closest stops to the central location point.
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61.2% of residents in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga report no long-term health condition. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Umina, Booker Bay, and Patonga encounter considerable health issues according to AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the spread of ongoing illnesses, with typical medical problems appearing across both younger and older age groups, and private health coverage slightly exceeding the average SA2 rate at about 54% of the total population (~13,532 people). This stands in contrast to the 59.9% coverage seen across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and mental health concerns were identified as the leading medical conditions, affecting 10.7 and 9.3% of residents respectively, whereas 61.2% of residents reported being entirely free of medical problems, a figure that falls short of the 74.6% reported across Greater Sydney.
Adults in the workforce experience considerable health difficulties marked by increased rates of chronic illnesses. The region contains 29.1% of residents aged 65 and over (7,318 people), which surpasses the 15.5% found in Greater Sydney. Health results for older adults show some difficulties, with national rankings even higher than those for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga is largely Australian-born, at 81.8% of residents, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (27.9%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga ranks below average for cultural diversity, as 81.8% of residents were born in Australia, 88.8% hold citizenship, and 92.9% speak only English at home. Christianity dominates the religious landscape in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga, accounting for 53.3% of the population, a figure that surpasses the 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. When examining ancestry based on parents' country of birth, English heritage leads with 31.8% of residents, which is significantly above the regional average of 19.0%. Australian ancestry follows at 27.9%, also well above the regional average of 17.8%, while Irish heritage represents 9.6% of the population.
Certain ethnic groups show distinct representation patterns: Russian ancestry is overrepresented at 0.5% compared to the regional 0.4%, New Zealand ancestry stands at 0.9% versus 0.5% regionally, and Maltese ancestry appears at 0.6% despite the regional average being 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 17.4% 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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Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga currently has a median age of 47, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also well above the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is particularly prominent at 11.4% within this area, surpassing the Greater Sydney figure, while the 25 - 34 age group is smaller at 8.2%. This older cohort percentage stands significantly above the national rate of 6.1%. According to Post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 9.3% to 11.4% of the total population.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 9.0% to 8.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga's age structure will change markedly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to experience the most substantial growth at 35%, bringing the resident count up by 1,011 to a total of 3,879. Individuals aged 65 and older are anticipated to account for 75% of all population growth, reflecting broader aging patterns. At the same time, population reductions are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga
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 22 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 — 201 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,697 at the 2021 Census → 25,106 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 (102011040). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.