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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 - West is $1.21m, with units at $735k. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Wollongong - West has an estimated 17,611 residents, up from 16,551 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,060 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 195 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.7% of that increase. That puts 3,112 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Wollongong - West reached roughly 17,611 by Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,060 people (6.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 16,551 people were counted. This figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 17,595 recorded in June 2025 alongside 195 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density stands at 3,111 persons per square kilometer, ranking the suburb in the top quartile of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the SA3 region (4.8%) and the Rest of NSW, Wollongong - West's 6.4% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a leading growth market.
Inbound overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic growth, accounting for roughly 82.7% of total population additions in recent periods. SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the base year, are applied by AreaSearch across each district. Where SA2 data is unavailable from this source, AreaSearch incorporates the NSW State Government's SA2 projections from 2022, which use a 2021 base year. Forecast age-cohort growth rates from these combined series are similarly applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on anticipated demographic transitions, Wollongong - West is projected to rank in the upper quartile of regional non-capital areas for demographic expansion, adding 5,607 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 31.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
577 new dwellings have been approved in Wollongong - West over the past five years, an average of 115 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 115 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% 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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Dwelling consent figures for Wollongong - West indicate an annual average of approximately 115 approvals, creating a total of 577 homes over the last 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging merely 0.9 new residents annually per approved home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), residential building activity is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. This provides expanded options for purchasers and creates capacity for growth above initial estimates, with newly built residences carrying an average construction value of $468,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $28.3 million during this financial year, pointing to a moderate volume of non-residential construction.
Measured on a per capita basis, building activity in Wollongong - West tracks closely with the Rest of NSW, preserving overall equilibrium across the local market. Medium-to-high density structures comprising apartments and townhouses accounted for 89.0% of recent approvals, with standalone houses representing the remaining 11.0%. This pronounced focus on higher-density stock creates accessible price points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a substantial transition from the established housing landscape (where freestanding houses constitute 48.0%), stemming from constrained greenfield land availability while accommodating changing lifestyle choices and price pressures. Calculating roughly 185 people per approval, Wollongong - West exhibits clear characteristics of an expanding urban centre. Projections indicate that Wollongong - West will expand by 5,591 residents up to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should residential building proceed at its present trajectory, the future housing supply could fall short of demographic expansion, creating heightened competition among prospective buyers and driving sustained upward pressure on dwelling prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wollongong - West, worth an estimated $1.14 billion. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $61 billion. 27 are already under construction and 61 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and public works programs serve as significant catalysts for area growth and performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 key projects poised to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Wollongong Private Hospital Expansion, Avani Wollongong Hotel and Aspen Mixed-Use Development, 300 Crown, and the Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy, with major initiatives itemized below.
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Wollongong Hospital Redevelopment - Equipment Upgrades
The NSW Government invested $21.9 million to upgrade Wollongong Hospital, delivering a new MRI machine and CT scanner housed in a new medical imaging suite within the hospital atrium, closer to the Emergency Department for faster diagnostics. A relocated and expanded Medical Ambulatory Care (MAC) Unit and enlarged Transit Lounge are also now open, improving outpatient flow. Construction of the medical imaging department is now complete. Project manager was Johnstaff, architects were Shersons Architecture (MAC) and Gran Associates (Medical Imaging), with Taylor Construction as builder.A separate $220 million investment for the future expansion of Wollongong Hospital and the Wollongong Health Precinct has been committed by the NSW Government, with early planning and site investigation underway.
Wollongong Private Hospital Expansion
A 12-storey western wing expansion of Wollongong Private Hospital, comprising a new 24-hour emergency department, radiation oncology (Basement Level 6), expanded operating theatres, ICU support, additional inpatient beds, a medi-hotel for recovering patients, and a new vehicular access from Urunga Parade. The proposal also includes an Indigenous birthing centre and walk-in health centre operated by the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) within retained heritage buildings at 366 and 368 Crown Street. Five existing Urunga Parade dwellings will be demolished.The project is a State Significant Development (SSD-84096206) currently on public exhibition through the NSW Planning Portal.
Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy
Finalised in February 2026, this 25-year place-based strategy guides the redevelopment of a 50-hectare precinct west of the Wollongong CBD. It aims to unlock up to 1,000 new homes, including affordable housing for key workers, and support approximately 10,000 new jobs by fostering a world-class healthcare, research, and education hub. The plan includes a $220 million expansion of Wollongong Public Hospital, improved pedestrian and cycle links to Wollongong Station, and the creation of new public spaces.
Fairy Creek Corridor Master Plan
Major urban greening and active transport precinct master plan connecting Figtree and West Wollongong with shared pathways, public open space enhancements, and riparian ecological restoration. Adopted as a long-term vision for the precinct.
Wollongong Hospital Emergency Short Stay Area Expansion
Expansion of Wollongong Hospital's Emergency Short Stay Area adjacent to the Emergency Department. The project created a larger purpose-built short stay area and increased treatment spaces from 10 to 16, supporting short-term admitted care for patients generally staying 4 to 24 hours and improving patient flow through the ED.
Summit Wollongong
Summit Wollongong is a high-density mixed-use development featuring two residential towers of 18 and 19 storeys. The project delivers 334 luxury residences, including 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses, built above a five-storey podium containing 1200sqm of retail and commercial space. Key features include over 1800sqm of landscaped gardens and the preservation of a heritage-listed Moreton Bay fig tree on the site.
Warruya
A $20 million social and affordable housing development consisting of 27 apartments. Managed by Housing Trust, the project provides secure housing for frontline workers, older women, and families impacted by domestic violence. The design emphasizes sustainability and community connection in central Wollongong.
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.
9,500 residents of Wollongong - West are employed, from a labour force of 10,302. Unemployment sits at 7.8%, with participation at 67.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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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The local workforce in Wollongong - West is characterized by high qualifications and strong representation across essential services, operating with an unemployment rate of 7.8% and recording 2.5% employment growth over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,500. The jobless rate sits 3.7% higher than the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW, indicating potential for labor market gains, while labor force participation is exceptionally high at 67.7% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 32.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though temporary pandemic-related restrictions during that period must be noted.
Residents are predominantly employed across health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing sector has minimal local presence, employing just 0.3% of Wollongong - West's working cohort compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Even though local job opportunities are available, comparison between the Census count of working residents and local positions indicates that many individuals commute outside the statistical area for work. Analysis by AreaSearch utilizing ABS and SALM figures shows that across the 12-month period, a 2.5% rise in total employment was outpaced by a 2.8% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in local unemployment. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% decrease in employment alongside a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, accompanied by a 0.5 percentage point rise. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future hiring trajectories in Wollongong - West. These national five and ten-year models have been matched against the local industry profile to anticipate employment trends. While economy-wide employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors will experience varied rates of expansion. Factoring these industry rates into the Wollongong - West workforce structure suggests potential local employment increases of 6.9% across five years and 14.4% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for context and excludes local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Wollongong - West is $1,595 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $755 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,797 a year against an average of $63,234. 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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ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings in the Wollongong - West SA2 fall below national averages. Taxpayers in the Wollongong - West SA2 recorded a median income of $48,797 and an average income of $63,234, trailing the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 puts estimated figures around $53,833 (median) and $69,760 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and personal metrics in the 2021 Census, local earnings sit in a moderate bracket, falling between the 39th and 41st percentiles.
The primary income group comprises 31.0% of residents (5,459 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the broader metropolitan area where 29.9% occupy this range. Living costs remain elevated, with households retaining just 81.2% of income after housing expenses to place in the 39th percentile, while the area's overall SEIFA income metric sits in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wollongong - West had 6,539 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 48% detached houses and 35% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.9%. 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 housing stock in Wollongong - West was divided between 47.8% detached houses and 52.2% other dwellings such as apartments and townhouses, contrasting with Regional NSW where detached houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Wollongong - West trailed the broader regional rate at 26.7%, with 25.6% of residences being purchased under a mortgage and 47.7% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $2,000 compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW, while median weekly rent was $380 against $330 in the wider region.
When benchmarked nationally, local monthly mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wollongong - West counted 6,539 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,958 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 24% 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 make up 59.6% of local households in the area, consisting of couples with children (24.4%), couples without children (23.9%), and single parent families (9.8%). The remaining 40.4% is comprised of non-family living arrangements, where lone person households account for 29.8% and group households represent 10.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 people, perfectly aligning with the Regional NSW benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.9% of adults in Wollongong - West hold a university qualification, including 23.4% with a bachelor degree and 10.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.1% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 2,407 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 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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Tertiary attainment levels in Wollongong - West are substantially higher than regional averages, with 36.9% of persons aged 15+ holding higher education degrees compared to 21.3% across Rest of NSW and 25.2% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of qualified residents underpins strong capability in knowledge-driven industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 23.4% of the adult population, postgraduate qualifications by 10.8%, and graduate diplomas by 2.7%. Vocational education is likewise well represented, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, including certificates (20.1%) and advanced diplomas (9.7%).
Participation in formal study across Wollongong - West is substantial, with 34.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course. This proportion includes 13.0% attending higher education institutions, 7.4% in primary school, and 6.1% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wollongong - West reaches 138 stops on 61 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Wollongong - West is supported by 138 active stops spanning bus and rail services. These access points are integrated across 61 individual routes that together deliver 5,137 weekly passenger trips. Transit accessibility is strong, with the average distance to a boarding stop measuring 139 meters for local residents. Given the residential profile of the suburb, outward commuting is standard; private motor vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 81%, followed by walking at 8%. Households maintain an average of 1.1 vehicles, below the wider regional figure.
Meanwhile, 32.6% of residents carried out their work from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect operational conditions during COVID-19. Transit service schedules deliver an average of 733 trips daily across all networks, which translates to roughly 37 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest transit stops relative to the centre of the statistical area.
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69.5% of residents in Wollongong - West report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics for Wollongong - West show generally positive outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and medical diagnoses aligning closely with overall national standards. Common ailments remain low throughout the broader community, although higher rates are evident among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 50% of residents (~8,893 people) maintain private health insurance, trailing the national level of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the two most common diagnoses locally, affecting 10.2 and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 69.5% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Overall health among working-age individuals remains broadly typical. Persons aged 65 and over make up 14.0% of the population (2,462 people), below the 23.3% share observed across Regional NSW, though the area places lower than the broader population on national health benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.4% of Wollongong - West residents were born overseas and 30.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.0%) and Australian (21.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wollongong - West displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 32.4% of its resident base born abroad and 30.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 49.2% of the local population. Islam shows a notable relative concentration, representing 4.6% of residents in Wollongong - West against 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Wollongong - West are English at 22.0% (below the regional benchmark of 30.5%), Australian at 21.0% (below the regional level of 30.0%), and Other ancestries at 12.3% (well above the regional figure of 4.8%).
Distinct concentrations also emerge for several European backgrounds: Macedonian heritage stands at 4.2% in Wollongong - West (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian background accounts for 2.2% (against 0.2%), and Croatian ancestry is recorded at 1.0% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wollongong - West is 33, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 39.7% 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 age distribution of Wollongong - West leans heavily toward young adults without dependent children. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 35.1% of the population, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while senior residents (65+) account for 14.0% compared to 23.3% regionally. The median age is calculated at 33 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, having declined from 34 at the 2021 Census and remaining 10 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census, while the national median was 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has increased from 31.2% to an estimated 35.1%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest demographic addition will be among young to middle aged adults, expanding by 3,151 residents (51%) to reach 9,340.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wollongong - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 10 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 195 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,551 at the 2021 Census → 17,611 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 (107041549). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.