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The median house price in Waterloo is $1.69m, with units at $940k. House values have moved 5.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Waterloo has an estimated 18,757 residents, up from 16,379 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,378 people, or 14.5%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 149 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.6% of that increase. That puts 16,599 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 evaluations conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Waterloo stands at approximately 18,757 by May 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,378 individuals (14.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 16,379 occupants. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 18,631 alongside 149 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 16,599 persons per square kilometer, placing the sector within the highest 10% of all areas analyzed nationwide and indicating that local land is in extremely high demand.
The 14.5% expansion rate recorded in Waterloo since the 2021 Census outpaced the state mark of 7.1% as well as Greater Sydney, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. The upward population trajectory was mostly supported by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly 93.6% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2 district. Where this information is unavailable for specific SA2 locations, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are also mapped to all districts for the span from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to substantial gains that rank in the top national quartile, with expectations that the area will gain 7,553 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 39.6% over the 16 years.
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1,344 new dwellings have been approved in Waterloo over the past five years, an average of 268 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 185 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 460, running ahead of 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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Approximately 268 residential approvals have been granted annually in Waterloo, accumulating to 1,344 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 422 approvals documented. Considering that an average of 1.3 additional occupants arrived per approved dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, the local market exhibits a balanced relationship between supply and demand that supports stable conditions, with new buildings showing an average construction value of $396,000. Additionally, commercial projects valued at $3.0 million were approved during the current financial year, highlighting that the neighborhood remains predominantly residential.
Waterloo generates 176.0% more new dwelling approvals per resident than Greater Sydney, widening options for prospective purchasers despite a deceleration in construction pace over recent periods. This approval volume is far higher than the national standard, indicating that builders maintain high trust in the location. Furthermore, all recent residential builds have consisted of multi-unit apartments or townhouses. This emphasis on high-density architecture provides budget-friendly options and aligns with the needs of downsizing homeowners, property investors, and first-time purchasers. The ratio of roughly 148 people per approved dwelling underscores Waterloo's status as an expanding urban center. Long-term forecasts indicate that Waterloo will add 7,427 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear aligned with projected demand, promoting stable market circumstances without triggering excessive price escalation.
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Waterloo, worth an estimated $5.09 billion. A further 176 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $163.1 billion. 61 are already under construction and 54 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 projects, major developments, and urban planning changes represent major influences on local performance. In total, 42 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential impacts in the area. Prominent examples include the Danks Street District, the Waterloo Metro Quarter (Waterloo Collective), 207 Young Street Waterloo, and the Waterloo Renewal Project - Waterloo South, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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Waterloo Metro Quarter (Waterloo Collective)
The Waterloo Metro Quarter, marketed by the developer as Waterloo Collective, is a 900 million dollar mixed-use over-station development being delivered by a Mirvac and John Holland joint venture in partnership with the NSW Government. The precinct sits above and beside the new Sydney Metro Waterloo Station, which opened in August 2024 on the City and Southwest line. The site is bounded by Cope Street, Botany Road, Raglan Street and Wellington Street, and is divided into Southern, Central and Northern precincts.The Southern Precinct has been completed, comprising a 9-storey social housing building of 70 apartments operated by Homes NSW, with first tenants moving in from October 2025, a 25-storey IGLU-operated student accommodation building of around 474 student beds, the Cope Street Plaza and ground-plane retail and community space. The Central and Northern Precincts are being progressed under a revised concept, with the original commercial office tower replaced by additional housing in response to weak office demand. The Northern Precinct proposes two residential towers of 29 and 25 storeys delivering around 314 apartments including 40 affordable housing units, podium commercial space and ground floor retail. The Central Precinct proposes a 26-storey co-living building accommodating around 500 residents, plus retail, a childcare centre and community facilities. The revised State Significant Development Applications were on public exhibition until 15 January 2026 and remain under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
Danks Street District
A large-scale mixed-use urban precinct by DASCO on a 1.7-hectare former industrial site at the corner of Bourke, Young, and McEvoy Streets in Waterloo. The development delivers 373 apartments across six buildings ranging from 6 to 20 storeys, designed by Bates Smart, MHNDU, Richards and Spence, and Fieldwork. The precinct includes 2,579 square metres of retail and hospitality space across laneways and a central public plaza, rooftop gardens, an outdoor gymnasium, music rooms, and end-of-trip facilities.Two heritage-listed structures - the 1922 Pumping Station and 1935 Valve House - will be restored as part of the project. Construction commenced December 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony attended by the NSW Building Commissioner.
207 Young Street Waterloo
Mixed-use build-to-rent precinct on the corner of Danks and Young Street delivering about 400 rental apartments and ~2,500 sqm of retail. Part of the Danks Street precinct revival, close to Green Square Station and the future Waterloo Metro.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Green Square Town Centre
Green Square Town Centre is a major urban renewal project transforming a 278 hectare former industrial area into a high-density mixed-use precinct set to accommodate around 61,000 residents and 21,000 jobs by 2030. Delivered in partnership by Mirvac and the City of Sydney, the development features extensive public infrastructure, parks, and residential stages currently underway under State Significant Development pathways.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
Waterloo Renewal Project - Waterloo South
Waterloo South is the first stage of the Waterloo Renewal Project, a major mixed-tenure urban renewal program on Gadigal Land in inner Sydney. The Concept State Significant Development Application and concurrent rezoning (SSD-93222706) propose around 3,300 new homes, including 50% social and affordable housing, plus upgraded parks, community facilities, shops, services and transport links along a revitalised George Street. Public exhibition closed on 2 June 2026 after attracting well over 100 submissions, and the application has since moved into the Response to Submissions stage ahead of formal assessment.The Waterloo Partnership, led by Stockland with Link Wentworth Housing, City West Housing and Birribee Housing, is working with Homes NSW (Land and Housing Corporation) to deliver Waterloo South over an estimated 10 to 15 year construction program, with demolition of existing public housing already underway on parts of the site.
10,824 residents of Waterloo are employed, from a labour force of 11,697. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 16,062, about 86% 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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Waterloo is characterized by a workforce with high levels of education, particularly within the technology industry, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.5% and a yearly job growth estimate of 1.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,824, while the jobless rate stood 3.3% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, showing potential for labor market progress. The rate of labor force participation is close to the 69.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Census records reveal that a substantial 58.5% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are professional & technical services, financial & insurance activities, and health care & social assistance. The community displays a notable concentration in professional & technical services, where the employment proportion is 1.7 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, health care & social assistance is underrepresented at 9.6% compared to the regional share of 14.1%. The comparison between local job counts and resident numbers suggests that this mostly residential suburb offers few employment options within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics indicate that for the twelve months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 1.9% and the active labor force expanded by 1.0%, leading to a decrease of 0.7 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, which saw a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a minor reduction in joblessness. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective employment trends for Waterloo. These projections for five and ten-year horizons have been matched to the local industry distribution to calculate growth. Although total national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that Waterloo's employment should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Waterloo is $2,028 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,172 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,369 a year against an average of $80,851. 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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Waterloo SA2 ranks among the nation's highest-earning areas based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income in the Waterloo SA2 is $66,369, while the average income is $80,851, comparing to Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $73,218 for the median and $89,195 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings at the 89th national percentile, equivalent to $1,172 weekly.
The earnings distribution shows that 29.8% of the local population, or 5,589 residents, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely matching the wider region's proportion of 30.9%. Affluence is prominent, with 30.7% of residents earning upwards of $3,000 per week, which sustains high-end commercial activities. Residential costs absorb 24.9% of local incomes, yet strong wages preserve disposable income levels at the 54th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Waterloo had 8,046 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 91% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 75% rented and 6% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the distribution of residential structures in Waterloo was 0.5% detached houses and 99.4% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and flats, in contrast to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Waterloo was lower than the metropolitan Sydney average at 6.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (18.4%) or tenants renting (75.3%). The median monthly housing loan payment was $2,500, exceeding the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rental cost was $530, compared to the regional figure of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Waterloo are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Waterloo counted 8,046 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,214 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the largest household type at 46.6% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 9.4%, couples without children at 30.5%, and single parent households at 5.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 53.4% of households, with single-person households representing 40.5% and group households making up 12.8%. The median household occupancy of 1.8 persons is below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.1% of adults in Waterloo hold a university qualification, including 36.6% with a bachelor degree and 16.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 10.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 119 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 895 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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Academic achievement in Waterloo is high compared to broader averages, with 56.1% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to NSW's rate of 32.2% and Australia's rate of 30.4%. This high educational profile prepares the area well for industries reliant on professional knowledge. Undergraduate degrees are held by 36.6% of residents, followed by post-graduate degrees at 16.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is held by 21.3% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificate level qualifications at 10.8%. Engagement in learning is high, with 29.1% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This proportion is comprised of 14.1% in university or higher education, 3.3% in primary schools, and 2.0% in high schools.
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Public transport in Waterloo reaches 39 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 11,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 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 analysis identifies 39 active stops in Waterloo, consisting of light rail and bus options. These stops support 16 distinct routes, which accommodate 11,492 passenger journeys weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 100 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode at 44%, followed by buses at 16%, and walking at 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.3 per household, which is below the regional average. A total of 58.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic circumstances.
Service frequency across all routes averages 1,641 daily trips, which is equivalent to approximately 294 weekly trips per stop.
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76.2% of residents in Waterloo report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 measures point to below-average outcomes in Waterloo based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term medical conditions, with common issues observed across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents holding private health insurance is high at approximately 60% of the population, representing 11,160 individuals. Mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 8.4 and 6.6% of residents, respectively, whereas 76.2% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 10.4% of the population, equivalent to 1,948 individuals, which is lower than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Health status among older residents presents some difficulties, with national indices tracking similarly to the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.3% of Waterloo residents were born overseas and 43.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.2%) and Chinese (16.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Waterloo is highly diverse, with 43.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 59.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 32.2% of the population. A notable divergence from broader trends is observed in Judaism, which is practiced by 1.6% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest ancestries in Waterloo are English at 18.2%, Other at 16.7%, and Chinese at 16.1%, which is higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Other ethnic backgrounds show higher concentrations compared to the wider region, including Russian at 1.7% of the Waterloo population vs 0.4% regionally, Spanish at 1.3% vs 0.6%, and French at 0.9% vs 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Waterloo is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 46.9% 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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Waterloo's median age of 33 is lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and is below the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Waterloo has a larger concentration of people aged 25 - 34 at 33.2%, but a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 at 3.8%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of individuals aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.4% to 13.7%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 18.4% to 20.0%, while the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 35.6% to 33.2%.
Projections to 2041 outline shifts in local demographics, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 31%, adding 1,939 people to reach 8,167.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Waterloo
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 9 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 149 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,379 at the 2021 Census → 18,757 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 (117031647). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.