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The median house price in Waratah - North Lambton is $999k, with units at $735k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Waratah - North Lambton has an estimated 13,185 residents, up from 12,883 at the 2021 Census — a change of 302 people, or 2.3%. 162 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,580 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 demographic evaluations from AreaSearch, the population of Waratah - North Lambton stands at approximately 13,185 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 302 people (2.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 12,883 people. Such movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,151 alongside 162 validated new addresses recorded since Census night. Taking into account its geographic extent, this yields a population density of 2,580 persons per square kilometer, placing the community in the highest quartile across all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
With a 2.3% post-census gain, Waratah - North Lambton sits within 2.8 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (5.1%), indicating sound growth momentum. The primary catalyst underpinning recent population gains was overseas migration, which served as practically the solitary contributor to overall expansion. Projections for SA2 districts applied by AreaSearch draw on ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline. Wherever SA2-specific figures are absent, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) are incorporated. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these sources are extended across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic trajectories, the locality is slated for population growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan districts, with forecasts pointing to an intake of 1,683 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 12.5% across the 16 years.
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228 new dwellings have been approved in Waratah - North Lambton over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals across Waratah - North Lambton have run at an annual average of roughly 45 new dwellings, generating 228 homes in total. Across FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 1.1 new residents per year for each approved home over the past 5 financial years, demonstrating healthy supply-demand equilibrium that underpins market stability. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $379,000, aligning well with broader regional benchmarks. Additionally, commercial development activity remains moderate, with approvals reaching $9.9 million in the current financial year.
Per capita building activity in Waratah - North Lambton equates to around 68% of the pace observed across the Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 33rd percentile across Australia. This constrained pipeline limits available stock for prospective purchasers while providing ongoing support for established home demand. Contemporary building projects are heavily weighted toward medium-to-high density formats, with attached dwellings accounting for 67.0% of approvals versus 33.0% for standalone homes. This focus on denser development delivers more accessible price points that appeal to downsizers, first-home buyers, and property investors. This represents a distinct shift away from the prevailing built environment (where separate houses make up 78.0% of stock), underscoring shrinking supplies of greenfield land alongside shifting affordability and lifestyle considerations. A metric of approximately 470 people per approval further reflects a mature, established residential market. Future demographic projections indicate that Waratah - North Lambton will add 1,649 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. While the current volume of residential building activity is keeping reasonable pace with anticipated population increases, expanding resident numbers could intensify competition among buyers looking to enter the market.
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Development applications around Waratah - North Lambton
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Waratah - North Lambton, worth an estimated $61 million. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.4 billion. 19 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major civic developments, and urban planning frameworks play a transformative role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified a total of 23 key projects expected to influence the local area. Among the prominent undertakings are the Former Waratah Gasworks Redevelopment, Waratah Park Masterplan, Callaghan Campus Heart, and Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC), with key initiatives outlined in the following section.
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Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Waratah Park Masterplan
City of Newcastle's 10-year masterplan for Waratah Park to improve sporting and recreation facilities. The endorsed plan includes upgraded rugby, cricket and oztag fields, LED sports lighting, irrigation and drainage improvements, new amenities, accessible parking, shared pathways, fitness stations, a multi-sport court and playground improvements. Implementation is staged over approximately 10 years, with Stage 1 works progressing as funding is allocated through Council budgets.
Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
CREST Georgetown (by GWH)
Residential apartment development located in Georgetown, adjacent to Broadmeadow, by local developer GWH. Part of GWH's portfolio of new homes in the Newcastle region, with units currently for sale.
Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, childrens playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialized care units. Construction is advancing rapidly toward completion in 2026, followed by operational commissioning and subsequent refurbishment works.
7,338 residents of Waratah - North Lambton are employed, from a labour force of 7,728. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 69.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Waratah - North Lambton possesses an educated labour pool with substantial concentrations in essential service industries and a 5.0% jobless rate. Figures for March 2026 indicate that 7,338 residents are actively employed. Local unemployment sits 0.9% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, whereas labour force engagement is substantially elevated, recording 69.3% in comparison to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census returns revealed that 25.2% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure was likely shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The leading employment sectors for local residents comprise retail trade, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.4 times greater than the regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share of local workers at 0.3%, compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. While there are job opportunities situated locally, comparing the Census-recorded daytime workforce against resident population numbers indicates that a substantial proportion of workers travel beyond the area for employment. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM releases show that throughout the twelve months to March 2026, the area's workforce reduced by 0.4% and employed persons fell by 2.2%, pushing unemployment upward by 1.7 percentage points. By way of comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.4% drop in its workforce, a 0.9% reduction in employment, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term labour dynamics can also be evaluated through Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts published in Mar-26, which project five- and ten-year sectoral trends mapped to the local industry footprint. At the national scale, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely across individual sectors. Applying these industry trajectories across Waratah - North Lambton's resident employment distribution implies local job growth of 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this weighting exercise is purely illustrative and does not factor in localized population changes).
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Median household income in Waratah - North Lambton is $1,639 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $787 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,030 a year against an average of $65,553. 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 the latest ATO tax statistics evaluated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, resident earnings in the Waratah - North Lambton SA2 track moderately below national norms, registering a median income of $57,030 and an average income of $65,553. In Regional NSW, the equivalent figures stand at $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled benchmarks for March 2026 reach approximately $62,915 (median) and $72,318 (average). In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household income distributions in Waratah - North Lambton were moderate, landing between the 44th and 46th percentiles.
The single largest earnings bracket accounts for 32.9% of residents receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,337 residents), in line with the regional proportion of 29.9%. Household balance sheets face notable strain, with just 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs (ranking at the 41st percentile), while the area sits in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Waratah - North Lambton had 4,987 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 11% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,937 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that residential property in Waratah - North Lambton is structured as 77.6% houses alongside 22.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership lags regional benchmarks at 25.7%, with 33.2% of households servicing a mortgage and 41.1% living in rented accommodation. Typical housing expenses exceed regional levels: median monthly mortgage payments reached $1,937 (compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW), while median weekly rent stood at $380 (against $330 regionally).
These figures also surpass Australian benchmarks, sitting higher than the national median mortgage of $1,863 and median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Waratah - North Lambton counted 4,987 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic living arrangements, representing 60.7% of all households. This group is made up of 24.7% couples without children, 22.1% couples with children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family living structures comprise the remaining 39.3%, driven by 30.2% lone person households and 9.1% group households. The average household size stands at 2.3 people, tracking slightly beneath the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.9% of adults in Waratah - North Lambton hold a university qualification, including 21.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,260 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 993 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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Higher educational attainment is a prominent feature of Waratah - North Lambton, where 29.9% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree—exceeding both the Rest of NSW benchmark of 21.3% and the broader SA4 region rate of 26.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most widespread qualification at 21.0%, with postgraduate qualifications at 6.5% and graduate diplomas held by 2.4%. Technical and trade qualifications are likewise common, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (24.6%) and advanced diplomas (9.3%). A significant share of the local community is actively engaged in learning, with 32.0% of residents enrolled in formal education programs.
Broken down by sector, 11.4% are undertaking tertiary education, 7.8% are in primary education, and 5.7% are enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Waratah - North Lambton reaches 129 stops on 72 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 connectivity across Waratah - North Lambton is supported by 129 operational stops spanning bus and train services. Network operations encompass 72 individual routes that deliver a combined 5,471 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walk distances to the closest boarding point averaging 127 meters. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, commuting outflows are standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice at 89%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, sitting below regional benchmarks. In addition, 25.2% of employed residents worked from home at the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Public transport services generate an average frequency of 781 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 42 weekly trips for each transit stop. The accompanying spatial plan illustrates the 100 nearest stops surrounding the central geographic coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.5% of residents in Waratah - North Lambton report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 11.2 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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Assessments of chronic disease incidence and mortality metrics by AreaSearch highlight notable health considerations across Waratah - North Lambton, with various health conditions impacting younger as well as older residents. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage sits moderately below the typical SA2 rate, covering approximately 52% of the overall community (~6,843 people). Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread chronic health issues in the area, affecting 12.3 and 8.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 63.5% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely matching the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts experience chronic conditions at rates above the wider average. The locality features a smaller proportion of seniors than the region, with 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,998 people) versus 23.3% in Regional NSW. For senior residents, health metrics present distinct considerations while aligning broadly with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Waratah - North Lambton is largely Australian-born, at 84.5% of residents, with 11.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.8%) and Australian (27.7%). 3.9% 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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Cultural diversity measures for Waratah - North Lambton sit below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 87.3% of the community, 84.5% born in Australia, and 88.5% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 46.5% of residents. The most noticeable demographic concentration relative to regional patterns is observed among adherents of Islam, who account for 2.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Examining parental background and heritage, the three most common ancestries in Waratah - North Lambton are English (28.8%), Australian (27.7%), and Irish (9.0%).
Certain European backgrounds show distinct concentrations compared to broader regional levels, including Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%), and Macedonian at 0.5% (vs 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Waratah - North Lambton is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.3% 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 demographic profile of Waratah - North Lambton is noticeably younger than that of Regional NSW overall. Based on AreaSearch estimates for August 2026, 36.2% of the local population falls into the young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) cohort, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas retirees and seniors (65+) constitute 15.2% locally versus 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age is 35 years—down from 36 recorded at the 2021 Census—which is 8 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has increased from 30.7% to an estimated 36.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest population expansion is anticipated within young to middle aged adults, projected to add 1,305 residents (27%) to reach 6,081.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Waratah - North Lambton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 6 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 162 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,883 at the 2021 Census → 13,185 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 (111031234). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.