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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Wollongong - East is $1.43m, with units at $780k. House values have moved -1.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Wollongong - East has an estimated 18,281 residents, up from 16,020 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,261 people, or 14.1%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 774 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.9% of that increase. That puts 3,324 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Wollongong - East is estimated at 18,281 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,261 people (14.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 16,020 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 18,274 alongside 774 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 3,323 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed. The 14.1% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (4.7%) and the Rest of NSW, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
The expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 92.9% of the population increase, though positive contributions were also observed across natural increase and interstate migration. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 locality. Where these are unavailable, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth rates derived from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modeling indicates that the locality will experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan districts nationwide, with the population projected to grow by 12,738 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 69.6% surge over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,603 new dwellings have been approved in Wollongong - East over the past five years, an average of 320 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 277 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 332, 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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Annual residential approvals in Wollongong - East average approximately 320, with 1,603 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 305 approvals registered so far in FY-26. A ratio of 1.5 new residents per year per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to balanced supply and demand conditions, supporting market stability, with new dwellings constructed at an average cost of $353,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $126.5 million have been logged during this financial year, reflecting substantial local business capital allocation.
Per capita development volume in Wollongong - East is 227.0% higher than in the Rest of NSW, expanding opportunities for prospective buyers. This level is substantially higher than the national norm, demonstrating strong interest from developers. New projects are composed of 1.0% detached houses and 99.0% townhouses or apartments. The concentration of high-density housing options provides cost-effective entry points and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Registering roughly 81 people per dwelling approval, Wollongong - East exhibits typical traits of a growing district. Demographic projections indicate Wollongong - East will add 12,731 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. While home building is keeping pace with this projected population increase, buyers may experience rising competition as the resident base grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 27 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wollongong - East, worth an estimated $46.4 billion. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60.9 billion. 27 are already under construction and 60 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 38 key projects expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Wollongong to Coniston Rail Infrastructure Upgrade, The Globe Wollongong, the Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone, and the Atchison & Kenny development, with the subsequent list detailing projects of greatest relevance.
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Wollongong to Coniston Rail Infrastructure Upgrade
Part of the Rail Service Improvement Program, this project involves upgrading the rail corridor between Wollongong and Coniston. Works include replacing electrical cables and overhead wiring at the Coniston substation, installing new signalling equipment, and completing civil and structural activities to support the new Mariyung fleet. These upgrades facilitate more frequent services on the South Coast Line, targeting 15-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak intervals between Wollongong and Sydney CBD.
Avani Wollongong Hotel and Aspen Mixed-Use Development
Approved 18-storey mixed-use development at 22-30 Kenny Street, anchored by the planned Avani Wollongong Hotel and residential apartments above. The approved scheme includes 107 hotel suites, 105 apartments, ground-floor food, drink and commercial uses, basement parking, communal open space, a gym and pool. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2027. A later proposal to increase hotel rooms and add six levels was lodged, with the NSW Planning Portal showing the SSD alterations application as withdrawn.
Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone
NSW's first urban Renewable Energy Zone is in early planning, with EnergyCo coordinating development of a declared REZ intended to provide 1 GW of network capacity. Current work focuses on community and industry engagement, network planning with Endeavour Energy, use of existing energy, port and transport infrastructure, and integration of rooftop solar, batteries, community-scale batteries and future low-carbon industries such as green hydrogen and green steel.
Keira Place Mixed-Use Masterplanned Precinct
A landmark multi-stage masterplanned residential and commercial precinct at the gateway to Wollongong CBD facing Mount Keira. Stage 1 is under construction delivering 150 thoughtfully designed apartments (including affordable and NDIS specialist disability housing) alongside ground-floor retail and communal open spaces. Stage 2 proposes three towers expanding the precinct with an additional 391 apartments and 266 co-living homes.
The Globe Wollongong
The Globe is a $230 million mixed-use precinct redeveloping the former David Jones site and City Diggers Club in Wollongong CBD. Construction commenced in mid-2025 across three staged phases: a 6-storey rebuilt City Diggers Club with revised 88-room motel (operated by Wollongong Golf Club), an 8-storey A-grade commercial office tower with over 8,300 sqm of floor space, and a 15-storey 5-star hotel with 236 rooms including a rooftop Sky Bar and pool. The precinct features 567 basement car spaces (130 fast-charging), new public laneways connecting Crown Street Mall to MacCabe Park, and retail and hospitality at street level.Phases 1 and 2 (club and office) are targeted for mid-2028 completion, with the hotel following as the final phase. A planning proposal to increase approved building heights is progressing through Wollongong City Council.
Keira Place (Smith Street Development)
A significant mixed-use precinct known as Keira Place, featuring four buildings ranging from 8 to 10 storeys. The development delivers 150 high-quality apartments, including a dedicated 15% to 17% component of in-fill affordable housing and specialized NDIS units. The site includes ground-floor retail and commercial tenancies, three levels of basement parking, and extensive communal open spaces with rooftop facilities, located on the historic former Wollongong gasworks site.
Flinders Street Apartments
A mixed-use shop-top housing development by Level 33. Originally approved for 201 units following a 2023 Land and Environment Court ruling, the project underwent a significant modification in early 2026 to add 2-3 additional levels. The revised plan delivers approximately 249 apartments across two buildings, featuring ground-floor commercial tenancies, communal green spaces, and 230 basement parking spots.
Aspen (Avani Wollongong Hotel & Apartments)
Aspen is a landmark 24-storey mixed-use development in the Wollongong CBD, featuring the 140-room Avani Wollongong Hotel and 164 residential apartments, including 41 affordable units. Slated for completion in 2027, the project includes a ground-floor restaurant, hotel bar, gym, and five levels of podium and basement parking designed to support regional tourism and housing diversity.
10,589 residents of Wollongong - East are employed, from a labour force of 11,274. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 66.2%. 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, 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 25,018, about 137% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Wollongong - East is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.1% and estimated job growth of 2.8% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,589, with an unemployment rate 2.0% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation reached 66.2% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data showed that 35.4% of working residents operated from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era lockdowns. Resident employment is concentrated within health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.
The region displays a strong concentration of jobs in professional & technical fields, with an employment proportion 1.8 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 0.1% compared to the regional share of 5.3%. Recording 1.4 workers for each local resident at the time of the Census, the area serves as an employment center, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the employed population grew by 2.8% and the labor force expanded by 2.7%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw a 0.9% drop in employment and a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment demand can be evaluated using national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry trends to Wollongong - East's current workforce composition indicates local jobs could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wollongong - East is $1,578 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $892 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,652 a year against an average of $74,708. 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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Aggregated ATO data from the financial year 2023 indicates that the Wollongong - East SA2 exhibits a high income level on a national scale. Taxpayers in Wollongong - East SA2 registered a median income of $57,652 and an average income of $74,708, compared to Regional NSW statistics of $52,390 and $65,215. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $63,602 for median income and $82,418 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reported personal income at the 65th percentile ($892 weekly) and household income at the 40th percentile.
The primary income group consists of 33.2% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,069 residents), which is comparable to the wider region where this segment comprises 29.9%. Housing cost pressures are elevated, leaving 80.2% of income after housing expenses, placing the area at the 36th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income ranks in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wollongong - East had 7,790 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 9% detached houses and 86% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,987 a month. Rent absorbs 26.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Wollongong - East at the latest Census was composed of 8.5% separate houses and 91.5% alternative dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings constituted 17.4%. The home ownership rate in Wollongong - East stood at 25.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 18.0% and rented properties making up 56.2%, trailing the home ownership levels of Regional NSW. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,987 and the median weekly rent was $410, which compare to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Wollongong - East's monthly mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wollongong - East counted 7,790 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,889 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 49.7% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children (11.0%), couples without children (31.0%), and single parent households (6.6%). The remaining 50.3% are non-family households, which include lone person households (39.4%) and group shared households (10.9%). The median household size of 1.9 people is lower than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.3% of adults in Wollongong - East hold a university qualification, including 26.1% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,693 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,059 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 level of education in Wollongong - East is high compared to regional averages, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 25.2% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge sector roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 26.1% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 30.0% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (19.6%).
Enrolment in education is high, with 27.5% of the population actively participating in academic programs. This comprises 14.4% of residents studying at the tertiary level, 3.6% in primary school, and 3.1% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wollongong - East reaches 99 stops on 79 routes, timetabled for about 6,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 infrastructure includes 99 active train and bus stops within Wollongong - East, serviced by 79 distinct routes that provide 6,269 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 115 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mainly residential, and the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 75%, followed by walking at 14%. The average vehicle ownership rate is 0.8 per household, which is below the regional norm. A high proportion of residents, 35.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 895 daily trips, representing approximately 63 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.6% of residents in Wollongong - East report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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According to evaluations of mortality data and the incidence of chronic illnesses, Wollongong - East shows favorable health indicators, with a low prevalence of common medical issues across senior and vulnerable demographics, alongside a high private health insurance rate of roughly 56% of the population (~10,255 people). This compares to a rate of 51.9% across Regional NSW. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical diagnoses in the locality, affecting 10.0 and 8.5% of citizens, while 67.6% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Health statistics for the working-age cohort are in line with general averages. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.3% of the community (3,531 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%, and this group ranks lower nationally than the broader local cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.8% of Wollongong - East residents were born overseas and 24.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.5%) and Australian (19.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wollongong - East displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most regional markets, with 30.8% of residents born outside Australia and 24.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.8% of the local population. Islam is notably overrepresented at 4.1% of residents compared to the Regional NSW average of 0.8%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups in Wollongong - East are English at 24.5% (lower than the regional share of 30.5%), Australian at 19.9% (lower than the regional share of 30.0%), and Other at 11.7% (higher than the regional share of 4.8%).
Other distinct differences in ancestral backgrounds include Macedonian at 1.8% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 0.8% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wollongong - East is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.1% 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 in Wollongong - East is 35 years, which is lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 28.1% compared to Regional NSW, while the 5 - 14 demographic is underrepresented at 3.6%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also above the national level of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, younger arrivals have lowered the median age by 1.4 years to 35. The 25 to 34 cohort expanded from 24.1% to 28.1% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 10.8% to 12.0%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.0% to 10.4% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 9.7% to 8.4%. Demographic models suggest the local age structure will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 80%, adding 4,097 residents to reach 9,233.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wollongong - East
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 27 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 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 — 774 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,020 at the 2021 Census → 18,281 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 (107041548). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.