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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 Woy Woy - Blackwall is $1.12m, with units at $800k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Woy Woy - Blackwall has an estimated 14,601 residents, up from 14,346 at the 2021 Census — a change of 255 people, or 1.8%. That puts 839 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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AreaSearch evaluations estimate the community size of Woy Woy - Blackwall at roughly 14,601 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 14,346 people, this represents an addition of 255 people (1.8%). That adjustment derives from an ABS estimated resident population of 14,566 as of June 2025 alongside 95 validated new addresses documented following the Census. Demographic density registers at 839 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. With an expansion rate of 1.8% post-census, Woy Woy - Blackwall trails the wider SA3 area (2.7%) by 0.9 percentage points, highlighting solid local momentum.
The primary catalyst behind local gains has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 64.5% of overall population increases in recent intervals. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while drawing upon 2022 NSW State Government SA2 level projections (using 2021 as the base year) for any unrepresented territories. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these figures are likewise projected across all zones from 2032 to 2041. Factoring in anticipated demographic transitions, local expansion is tracking in the lower quartile of national statistical areas, with expectations of 170 persons added by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP population numbers, denoting an overall rise of 0.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
208 new dwellings have been approved in Woy Woy - Blackwall over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 60% 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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Residential building approvals in Woy Woy - Blackwall have tracked at approximately 41 dwellings per annum, reaching 208 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an average of only 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, residential completions are keeping pace with or outpacing local requirements, giving purchasers expanded options and providing capacity for expansion beyond anticipated levels. At the same time, expected building expenditure averages $351,000 per new dwelling—placing below the broader regional standard and pointing toward comparatively affordable residential construction.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $37.6 million this financial year, illustrating robust local non-residential development. Per-person construction activity in Woy Woy - Blackwall reaches roughly three-quarters of the pace recorded across Greater Sydney, positioning the locality in the 42nd percentile of nationally evaluated zones; this moderate activity limits overall property supply and sustains demand for established residences. This rate sits below countrywide metrics as well, reflecting an established urban landscape and possible physical planning restrictions. Regarding construction composition, standalone houses constitute 60.0% of new residential development, while medium-density formats including townhouses and apartments make up 40.0%, creating a balanced spectrum of price points spanning detached family residences to economical compact builds. A ratio of 403 people per approved dwelling highlights an unhurried, measured pace of construction. Demographic modeling suggests Woy Woy - Blackwall will add 135 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current building trends, upcoming dwelling supply appears well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering positive conditions for purchasers and creating room for population expansion to exceed existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Woy Woy - Blackwall
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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 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.8 billion. 12 are already under construction and 42 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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Strategic civic works, transport updates, and urban planning policies serve as pivotal catalysts for neighborhood transformation. In total, 19 development initiatives have been cataloged by AreaSearch as having significant local bearing. Prominent works 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 projects outlined 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 55.4%. 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 13,303, 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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The Woy Woy - Blackwall labor market features a capable workforce with strong representation in core services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 5.3% and an estimated 3.4% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months. Employed locals stood at 6,444 as of March 2026, though local joblessness sits 1.2% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1% mark, and the local participation rate of 55.4% trails Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Furthermore, 35.4% of working residents reported working remotely during the Census, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions should be noted. Local workers are primarily concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Health care & social assistance represents a major specialization, engaging workers at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 7.7% of the resident workforce, trailing Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Comparing resident employment with local workplace numbers suggests the territory maintains a constrained internal job base. According to AreaSearch evaluations of Salm and ABS figures, the period leading up to March 2026 saw both employment and the labour force rise by 3.4%, while unemployment stayed virtually the same. This stands in contrast to Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment dropped slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Woy Woy - Blackwall. These forecasts span five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific expectations to the employment composition of Woy Woy - Blackwall indicates that local employment might 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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According to AreaSearch's review of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, taxpayers across the Woy Woy - Blackwall SA2 generated a median income of $50,842 alongside an average figure of $66,428, tracking slightly beneath national figures and below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated benchmarks of approximately $56,089 (median) and $73,283 (average) as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, aggregate household, family, and individual earnings placed in the 17th to 18th national percentiles.
Taxpayer distribution shows 27.1% of individuals (3,956 individuals) situated within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely reflecting the regional proportion of 30.9%. With only 78.8% of income left after housing costs, local affordability constraints are pronounced, landing at 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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According to the latest Census, standalone houses made up 66.3% of dwellings in Woy Woy - Blackwall, with remaining stock (33.6%) consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations, compared to 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternate structures across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership stood at 35.7%, substantially outperforming Sydney metro levels, while mortgaged residences accounted for 27.6% and rental properties represented 36.7%. Typical monthly mortgage payments registered at $2,000, sitting well under the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $380 against $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
In a nationwide context, mortgage commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track above the national figure 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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Family units constitute the primary domestic structure at 61.4% of households, consisting of couples without children (25.3%), couples with children (21.1%), and single parent families (13.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for 38.6% of homes, driven by single-person residences (35.1%) and group shared dwellings (3.5%). The typical local household size is 2.2 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney standard 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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Tertiary attainment poses a notable challenge within the area, as university qualification rates (20.5%) track well beneath Greater Sydney's 38.0% standard, presenting targeted opportunities for education and training programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher education credential at 13.6%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical credentials show widespread uptake, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, including certificates (27.2%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). A significant 24.6% of local residents participate in ongoing educational study. This cohort comprises 8.9% attending primary schools, 6.2% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woy Woy - Blackwall reaches 189 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 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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Transit infrastructure across Woy Woy - Blackwall features 189 active passenger boarding points spanning ferry, train, and bus services. These facilities are linked across 60 separate routes, delivering 4,049 scheduled trips each week. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with average distances to nearby boarding points around 130 meters. Due to the area's largely residential character, most travel occurs outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 79% of commuting trips and rail services handling 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, placing below regional figures, while 35.4% of residents reported working from home during the 2021 Census (which may reflect pandemic-era travel patterns).
Transit schedules provide an average of 578 departures each day across the collective network, translating to roughly 21 weekly departures at each individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the geographic centerpoint.
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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Health indicators evaluated by AreaSearch highlight meaningful community wellbeing hurdles across Woy Woy - Blackwall, with elevated rates of long-term conditions and mortality observed across multiple age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance coverage sits at approximately 52% of the population (~7,607 people), lagging slightly behind the broader SA2 benchmark and trailing Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent health concerns, affecting 10.3 and 10.1% of community members, respectively, while 59.5% reported no chronic medical issues compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts encounter elevated chronic disease incidence, while residents aged 65 and over comprise 27.5% of the populace (4,013 people), far exceeding Greater Sydney's 15.5%.
Overall health metrics among older residents present specific difficulties while generally aligning with broader national population distributions.
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 aligns closely with broader regional benchmarks across key cultural diversity indicators, with 79.9% of residents born in Australia, 88.3% holding Australian citizenship, and 90.7% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, practiced by 52.5% of people in Woy Woy - Blackwall compared to 49.2% throughout Greater Sydney. Evaluating ancestral backgrounds, English heritage is the most common at 31.0% of residents (exceeding the regional level of 19.0%), followed by Australian ancestry at 28.0% (compared to 17.8% regionally) and Irish heritage at 9.5%. Specific variations emerge across other lineages, with French ancestry accounting for 0.6% (vs 0.5% regionally), Maltese representing 0.6% (vs 1.0%), and Spanish background comprising 0.5% (vs 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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Retirees and older citizens represent a prominent share of Woy Woy - Blackwall's demographic profile. Estimates through August 2026 indicate that senior cohorts (65+) make up 27.5% of the community compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 22.0% against 31.4% regionally. The median age is an estimated 47 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure, while tracking 10 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census. Senior cohorts (65+) are projected to drive future population growth to 2041, increasing by 965 (24%) to 4,979, whereas younger demographics—including children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults—are forecast 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 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 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 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 — 95 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,346 at the 2021 Census → 14,601 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 (102011042). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.