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The median house price in Woy Woy - Blackwall is $1.14m, with units at $802k. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Woy Woy - Blackwall has an estimated 14,583 residents, up from 14,346 at the 2021 Census — a change of 237 people, or 1.7%. That puts 838 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Woy Woy - Blackwall is estimated at approximately 14,583 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 237 residents (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 14,346 people. The discrepancy is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 14,566 as of June 2025 alongside an additional 90 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This count translates to a density of 838 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical averages observed across places analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-census growth rate of 1.7% in Woy Woy - Blackwall is within 0.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (2.6%), highlighting competitive local expansion dynamics. Population increases in the locality were largely propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 64.5% of the total demographic gains in recent times. Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for individual SA2 regions. For SA2 territories where this dataset is unavailable, the 2022 projections from the NSW State Government, established with a 2021 baseline, are substituted. Projected growth rates segmented by age brackets from these sources are extended to encompass the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trajectories, growth in the lower quartile of statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch is expected, with the locality projected to add 211 individuals by 2041 using the most recent annual ERP data, representing a cumulative increase of 1.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
194 new dwellings have been approved in Woy Woy - Blackwall over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 57, 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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Dwelling approvals in Woy Woy - Blackwall have averaged approximately 38 per year, culminating in 194 residences over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 53 approvals have been documented. Since the construction of new dwellings has yielded an average of only 0.6 new residents per home annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, new supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing prospective buyers with more choices and creating potential for population gains that outpace current projections. New residences are being built with an average cost of $249,000—which is lower than regional averages—representing more economical choices for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $37.6 million have been registered in the current financial year, signaling robust local business development. Woy Woy - Blackwall registers a rate of new dwelling approvals per capita that is roughly three-quarters of the rate seen in Greater Sydney, placing it in the 31st percentile of all regions analyzed nationally, which restricts options for buyers and bolsters demand for established properties. This rate also falls below the national average, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and implying possible planning constraints. The mix of new residential construction consists of 63.0% detached houses and 37.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, showing a growing diversity of attached options that cater to different budgets, ranging from roomy family residences to more affordable, smaller properties. An estimated 540 residents for every dwelling approval highlights the quiet, subdued nature of local construction activity. Long-term forecasts indicate that Woy Woy - Blackwall will add 194 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. In light of ongoing building trends, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially paving the way for demographic growth that exceeds current predictions.
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 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woy Woy - Blackwall, worth an estimated $405 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.79 billion. 13 are already under construction and 40 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, planning choices, and development initiatives are primary drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 19 projects expected to impact the local community. Major initiatives include the Transport Oriented Development - Woy Woy Station Precinct, the Ocean Beach Road/Rawson Road Intersection Upgrade, the Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades, and the SDA Customised - 145 Blackwall Road Apartments, with key details for the most relevant projects listed below.
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Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades
The NSW Government is investing $19 million in upgrades to three key intersections on the Woy Woy Peninsula: Blackwall and McMasters Road, Blackwall, Allfield and Farnell Roads, and Memorial Avenue, Barrenjoey Road and Maitland Bay Drive. The project aims to improve travel times, safety, and traffic flow for the 22,000 vehicles using the Blackwall Road corridor daily. Works commenced in July 2025 and include new traffic lights, pedestrian-activated signals, dual right-turn lanes, and improved pathways.The upgrades will future-proof the Peninsula's critical transport spine as the Central Coast continues to grow.
Intersection Upgrade - Ocean Beach Road and Rawson Road
Major infrastructure project upgrading the critical arterial intersection connecting Woy Woy and Umina Beach. Replaces the existing roundabout with a signalised multi-lane intersection, added signalised pedestrian crossings, and traffic flow capacity improvements under the Australian Government Central Coast Roads Package.
Rawson Road Level Crossing and Railway Street Intersection Upgrade
Transport for NSW, Sydney Trains, and Central Coast Council are progressing detailed design for a major safety upgrade at the Rawson Road level crossing and Railway Street intersection in Woy Woy. The project scope features new traffic lights, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure improvements, CCTV monitoring, and road geometry changes to curb crashes on this key arterial route.
Woy Woy Peninsula Transit Oriented Development Precinct
Strategic Transit Oriented Development (TOD) precinct initiative under the NSW Government's TOD program and Central Coast Regional Plan 2041. The program aims to accelerate housing delivery, active transport networks, and urban renewal across the Woy Woy Peninsula. Key enabling infrastructure includes upgrades to the Rawson Road level crossing and Railway Street intersection.
Ocean Beach Road and Rawson Road Intersection Upgrade
Major intersection upgrade replacing the existing single-lane roundabout with a signalised intersection to improve traffic flow, reduce queue lengths by 66%, and enhance safety for all road users. The $35M project is fully funded by the Australian Government under the Urban Congestion Fund as part of the Central Coast Roads Package. Public exhibition of the design is scheduled for June 2026, with construction anticipated to commence in 2027 and take approximately 18 months.
Woy Woy Station Transport Oriented Development Precinct
NSW Government Transport Oriented Development planning controls apply around Woy Woy Station to enable more well-located housing and mixed-use development within the station catchment. The controls commenced for Woy Woy in May 2024 and permit residential flat buildings in relevant residential and local centre zones and shop top housing in local centre and commercial zones, generally supporting buildings up to about six storeys, 2.5:1 FSR and a 2 percent affordable housing floor-space requirement for eligible larger developments.The precinct remains a planning-control and development-enabling program rather than a single construction project, with future delivery dependent on individual development applications, market uptake and supporting local infrastructure.
Lone Pine Plaza Convenience Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of Lone Pine Plaza into a modern 3,263sqm GLAR neighbourhood convenience shopping centre anchored by a new format IGA supermarket, Cellarbrations, Pharmacy4less, medical hub, specialty retail, and 104 on-grade parking spaces.
SDA Customised - 145 Blackwall Road Apartments
Multi-unit apartment development designed for NDIS participants with specialized accessibility features and support infrastructure. The development includes accessible parking, communal facilities, and proximity to essential services including public transport and healthcare facilities. Estimated completion early 2025.
6,444 residents of Woy Woy - Blackwall are employed, from a labour force of 6,807. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 55.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,282, about 91% 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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Woy Woy - Blackwall maintains a capable labor force with strong representation in the essential services industries, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% during the previous year. In March 2026, 6,444 residents were employed, with the local unemployment rate standing at 1.2% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation remains notably lower at 55.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data indicates that 35.4% of residents worked from home, although these figures should be viewed in the context of the ongoing effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The resident workforce is mostly employed in healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The concentration of workers in healthcare & social assistance is particularly pronounced, standing at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 7.7% of local workers compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against the size of the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, the twelve-month span recorded a 3.4% rise in employment and a matching 3.4% expansion in the labour force, which kept unemployment levels largely unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% employment increase and a 1.9% labour force growth, accompanied by a slight decline in unemployment. Insights regarding future demand in Woy Woy - Blackwall can be obtained from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts released in May-25. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to anticipate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and by 13.7% across ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these sectoral rates are applied to the employment composition of Woy Woy - Blackwall, local employment is expected to rise by 6.8% over five years and by 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woy Woy - Blackwall is $1,261 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $642 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,842 a year against an average of $66,428. 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 postcode-level data from the ATO for the financial year 2023 indicates that the median tax-paying income in the Woy Woy - Blackwall SA2 was $50,842, with the average income recorded at $66,428. These metrics are slightly below national averages and compare to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $56,089 for median income and $73,283 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Woy Woy - Blackwall between the 17th and 18th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 27.1% of the local population (representing 3,951 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where 30.9% of residents fall into this category. Housing affordability strains are pronounced, with residents retaining only 78.8% of their income, which ranks in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woy Woy - Blackwall had 6,092 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 6% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 30.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing mix in Woy Woy - Blackwall consisted of 66.3% detached houses and 33.6% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Woy Woy - Blackwall stood at 35.7%, which is higher than the Sydney metropolitan level, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (27.6%) or rented (36.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $380 was below the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Woy Woy - Blackwall are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woy Woy - Blackwall counted 6,092 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 61.4%, consisting of couples with children (21.1%), couples without children (25.3%), and single-parent households (13.7%). Non-family households constitute the remaining 38.6% of the area, with lone persons accounting for 35.1% and group houses representing 3.5% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.2 persons, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.5% of adults in Woy Woy - Blackwall hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,211 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,001 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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Educational attainment levels in the area show that 20.5% of residents hold university qualifications, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap highlights a key area where targeted educational programs could be introduced. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 38.1% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 27.2%. A significant 24.6% proportion of the local population is enrolled in formal studies.
This group comprises 8.9% attending primary school, 6.2% enrolled in secondary school, and 3.3% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Woy Woy - Blackwall reaches 189 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 4,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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There are 189 active public transport stops in Woy Woy - Blackwall, providing a combination of ferry, train, and bus options. These stops are served by 60 separate routes, which combine to deliver 4,401 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 130 meters from the nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning the majority of workers commute to external areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 79%, followed by trains at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.0 per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A high 35.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions. Public transport services average 628 trips per day across all routes, which is equivalent to roughly 23 trips per week for each stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the central point of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
59.5% of residents in Woy Woy - Blackwall report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, the Woy Woy - Blackwall area experiences notable health challenges, with a high prevalence of common conditions observed in both younger and older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is approximately 52% of the population (about 7,597 people), which is slightly below the typical SA2 average and compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally are arthritis, affecting 10.3% of residents, and mental health issues, affecting 10.1%. In comparison, 59.5% of the local population reported having no chronic medical conditions, whereas the average across Greater Sydney is 74.6%.
The working-age cohort shows elevated rates of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and older represent 28.1% of the population (4,093 people), which is significantly higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older residents present some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Woy Woy - Blackwall is largely Australian-born, at 79.9% of residents, with 9.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (28.0%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Woy Woy - Blackwall is similar to the broader region in terms of cultural background, with 79.9% of the population born in Australia, 88.3% holding citizenship, and 90.7% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 52.5% of the population, which compares to 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Woy Woy - Blackwall are English at 31.0% (substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 28.0% (substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 9.5%.
There are also differences in other groups, with French ancestry represented at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Maltese at 0.6% (compared to 1.0%), and Spanish at 0.5% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woy Woy - Blackwall is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 19.1% 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 Woy Woy - Blackwall is 47 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is strongly represented at 13.8% relative to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.7%. Data collected since the 2021 Census shows the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 9.3% to 10.6% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 10.7% to 9.7%. Projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 33% (adding 505 residents to reach 2,051).
Older residents (65+) are projected to account for 94% of total population growth, reflecting local aging trends, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woy Woy - Blackwall
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 14 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 — 90 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,346 at the 2021 Census → 14,583 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 (102011042). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.