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The median house price in Wamberal - Forresters Beach is $1.75m, with units at $1.02m. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Wamberal - Forresters Beach has an estimated 10,897 residents, up from 10,675 at the 2021 Census — a change of 222 people, or 2.1%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 79% of areas nationally. That puts 794 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Wamberal - Forresters Beach is approximately 10,897 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 222 individuals (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,675 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,897 combined with 5 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level yields a density of 794 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Over the last ten years, Wamberal - Forresters Beach has shown stable development trends with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the broader SA3 area.
The population expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 71.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilized. Age group growth rates from these datasets are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic changes, population growth is anticipated to be slightly below the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with the location projected to grow by 888 persons by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 8.2% across the 16 years.
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127 new dwellings have been approved in Wamberal - Forresters Beach over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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Wamberal - Forresters Beach has recorded an average of approximately 25 new dwelling approvals annually, resulting in 127 residential properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 22 approvals have been registered. An average of 2 new residents per year has been recorded for each dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to steady demand that should underpin local property values. The average value of these new builds is $433,000, which is slightly higher than the regional average and indicates a focus on higher-tier developments.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $4.8 million have been logged during this financial year, demonstrating a restrained focus on commercial construction. Relative to Greater Sydney, Wamberal - Forresters Beach displays about two-thirds the volume of new dwelling approvals per capita, placing in the 28th percentile of locations evaluated across the nation, which indicates fewer options for buyers while driving demand for established homes. This rate is also below the national average, pointing to market maturity and potential development constraints. Recent building activity consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, with the rising proportion of multi-unit dwellings offering choices across varied price ranges, spanning family residences to more affordable compact options. This marks a notable shift from the established housing stock, which is currently 85.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of development sites alongside changing lifestyle preferences and affordability demands. The ratio of 599 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low overall activity. Looking forward, Wamberal - Forresters Beach is projected to increase by 888 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly estimation from AreaSearch. Construction levels are matching these growth forecasts, though home buyers may face increased competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wamberal - Forresters Beach
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wamberal - Forresters Beach, worth an estimated $93 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.58 billion. 14 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 22 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the area. Notable projects include the Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay, Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works, Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay, and the Terrigal Public School Upgrade, with the most relevant details provided below.
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Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
NSW Government program to widen approximately 3.6-3.8km of Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to two lanes each way, improve intersections, and enhance active transport and bus facilities. Current works are focused on the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection, replacing the roundabout with traffic lights and widening approaches to address congestion and improve safety.
Terrigal Public School Upgrade
Upgrade to provide the latest education facilities and accommodate the growing community, including a new building with 10 flexible learning spaces, upgraded administration facilities, disability car park with ramp access, and lift installation.
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Hotel Refurbishment
Major refurbishment of the iconic Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific including guest room renovations, restaurant and bar upgrades, conference facilities enhancement, and exterior improvements.
Terrigal CBD Traffic Flow Improvements
Traffic flow improvements in Terrigal CBD including intersection upgrades, new traffic signals, improved pedestrian crossings, and enhanced parking arrangements to reduce congestion. Stage 1 completed in October 2018; Stage 2 funding not secured.
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.
Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road Intersection Upgrade
A $65.5 million infrastructure project jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments replacing the existing roundabout with a signalised intersection, widening the Central Coast Highway north of the intersection to two lanes in each direction, adding dedicated turning lanes, and upgrading footpaths, active transport, and bus stop infrastructure.
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.
5,920 residents of Wamberal - Forresters Beach are employed, from a labour force of 6,017. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,848, about 81% 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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Wamberal - Forresters Beach has a highly educated workforce, with significant representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.1% over the past year. In March 2026, 5,920 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate remained 2.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is generally aligned with the Greater Sydney rate of 69.1%. Census records indicate that a high proportion of residents, 36.7%, worked from home, although this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is clustered in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The area exhibits a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, finance & insurance accounts for only 3.7% of local workers, which is lower than the 7.3% recorded in Greater Sydney. The location is mostly residential and offers few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12-month period experienced a 3.1% rise in employment alongside a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labor force rose by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Wamberal - Forresters Beach. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment composition suggests that local employment will grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wamberal - Forresters Beach is $2,188 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $897 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,124 a year against an average of $86,314. The average runs 48% 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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The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the Wamberal - Forresters Beach SA2 are very high on a national scale, with a median of $58,124 and an average of $86,314. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $64,122 for the median and $95,222 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Wamberal - Forresters Beach were positioned around the 71st percentile nationally.
The local earnings distribution shows that the largest cohort, comprising 28.3% of residents (3,083 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 30.9% are in the same bracket. A notable 35.2% earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent segments that support local retail and commercial activity. High housing expenses account for 15.1% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 78th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wamberal - Forresters Beach had 3,653 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 6% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,434 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Wamberal - Forresters Beach at the latest Census consisted of 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings, including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative accommodation types, compared to the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Wamberal - Forresters Beach was considerably higher than in Sydney metro, standing at 39.0%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (43.7%) or tenants (17.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,434, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $500, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470.
Locally, mortgage repayments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wamberal - Forresters Beach counted 3,653 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of homes at 78.9%, consisting of 39.1% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.1%, with single-person households representing 18.7% and group housing making up 2.4%. The median household size of 2.8 people is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.8% of adults in Wamberal - Forresters Beach hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,390 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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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The educational profile of this area is distinct within the region, with university attainment rates of 29.8% among residents aged 15+ exceeding the SA4 regional average of 20.8%, highlighting local tertiary education levels. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational qualifications are also highly represented, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 24.6%. Educational enrollment rates are high, with 31.4% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This cohort is distributed with 10.8% in primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, and 4.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wamberal - Forresters Beach reaches 113 stops on 121 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 systems include 113 active transit stops in Wamberal - Forresters Beach, which are served by buses. These stops support 121 distinct routes, delivering a total of 1,506 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.8 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 36.7%, worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 215 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 13 weekly trips for each transit stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.2% of residents in Wamberal - Forresters Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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 data reveals strong outcomes for Wamberal - Forresters Beach, according to AreaSearch indicators for mortality rates and chronic illness, with both younger and older cohorts showing low rates of typical medical issues, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 62% of the population (6,756 people). This exceeds the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in this area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.0 and 7.3% of the population, respectively, while 71.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low levels of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and older make up 22.9% of the local population (2,500 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes are above average, although they rank lower nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wamberal - Forresters Beach is largely Australian-born, at 84.4% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wamberal - Forresters Beach displays lower cultural diversity than average, with 84.4% of the population born in Australia, 92.5% holding citizenship, and 94.9% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Wamberal - Forresters Beach, practiced by 53.9% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common groups in Wamberal - Forresters Beach are English, representing 31.8% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, representing 29.4% of the population, which is also higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish, representing 9.9%.
In addition, there are distinct variations in other ancestral lines: Welsh background is overrepresented at 0.9% of Wamberal - Forresters Beach compared to 0.4% regionally, Maltese is at 0.7% compared to 1.0%, and South Australian is at 0.6% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wamberal - Forresters Beach is 42. 19.8% 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 median age of 42 years in Wamberal - Forresters Beach is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 11.3% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 7.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.5% to 8.1% of the population, and the 85+ cohort has risen from 2.0% to 3.6%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 8.8% to 7.5%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 14.7% to 13.6%.
Demographic projections for 2041 indicate significant changes for Wamberal - Forresters Beach, led by the 85+ age group, which is expected to grow by 115% (449 people) to reach 840 from 390. The combined cohorts aged 65+ are expected to account for 77% of all population growth, demonstrating the aging trend of the community, whereas the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to decline in number.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wamberal - Forresters Beach
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,675 at the 2021 Census → 10,897 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 (102011041). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.