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The median house price in Zetland is $2.35m, with units at $993k. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Zetland has an estimated 14,993 residents, up from 12,622 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,371 people, or 18.8%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 1,921 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.5% of that increase. That puts 18,741 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 Zetland stands at approximately 14,993 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,371 people (18.8%) following the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 12,622 people. This figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,991 recorded in June 2025, alongside 1,921 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this headcount, local density reaches 18,741 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top 10% of all assessed Australian territories and underscoring intense demand for local real estate.
Furthermore, Zetland outpaced both the broader state benchmark (7.3%) and Greater Sydney with its 18.8% surge since the 2021 census, establishing itself among the premier growth locations across the broader region. Net overseas migration served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 84.5% of total population increases over recent times. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Wherever these figures are unavailable, projections released in 2022 by the NSW State Government using a 2021 base year are substituted. Age-specific growth trajectories calculated from these sources are likewise applied across every location for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographers anticipate substantial expansion placing the suburb within the top quartile of all statistical areas nationwide, with projections pointing to an increase of 4,083 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a cumulative rise of 27.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,897 new dwellings have been approved in Zetland over the past five years, an average of 379 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 25 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 379 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% 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 construction in Zetland has seen an annual average of roughly 379 dwelling approvals, culminating in 1,897 total homes approved throughout the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Inflow into the suburb averaged 1.1 people per year for every home constructed across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), indicating well-calibrated alignment between supply additions and residential demand that underpins a stable market, alongside an average construction cost of $519,000 per dwelling. Non-residential building activity remained modest, with $6.7 million approved for commercial projects during the current financial year, highlighting the district's predominantly residential focus.
Per capita building approvals in Zetland exceed the level observed across Greater Sydney by 425.0%, widening the pool of purchasing opportunities. Such elevated activity ranks far above national norms and indicates strong confidence among developers. Furthermore, recent building permits have been restricted to apartments and townhouses, fostering denser urban fabric that appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers seeking accessible price points. Featuring roughly 33 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood exhibits the hallmark characteristics of an expanding urban center. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate that Zetland will add 4,081 residents through to 2041. Supported by existing rates of building activity, future residential supply appears well positioned to satisfy population growth, fostering supportive conditions for purchasers while potentially sustaining expansion above baseline expectations.
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 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Zetland, worth an estimated $15.2 billion. A further 163 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $65.7 billion. 51 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Community performance is fundamentally guided by major projects, planning policies, and public infrastructure upgrades. AreaSearch has pinpointed 30 key developments positioned to shape the locality. Notable undertakings include Green Square Town Centre, The Kingsborough, Meriton Green Square Stage 2 Development, and Zetland Square, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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Green Square Town Centre
Green Square Town Centre is a major urban renewal project transforming a 278 hectare former industrial area into a high-density mixed-use precinct set to accommodate around 61,000 residents and 21,000 jobs by 2030. Delivered in partnership by Mirvac and the City of Sydney, the development features extensive public infrastructure, parks, and residential stages currently underway under State Significant Development pathways.
Zetland Square - Stage 2 North-West (Meriton Green Square Precinct)
Stage 2 North-West of Meriton's Zetland Square masterplan in the Green Square-Epsom Park precinct, comprising 280 apartments across 8 buildings ranging from 3 to 14 storeys (Buildings A-H). Includes 882sqm of non-residential (retail) floor space, a part 2 - part 3 level basement with 317 car spaces, 321 bicycle spaces, and extensive landscaped open space including rooftop communal areas and new public parks. Designed by Crone Architects with Youssofzay + Hart following a competitive design process.Approved by the Central Sydney Planning Committee on 8 May 2025 under DA D/2024/1029, at a cost of approximately $179 million. Forms the second detailed stage of the wider 784-apartment, 12-building Zetland Square precinct on the former Suttons car dealership site, adjoining Gunyama Park and Green Square Town Centre. Construction is underway with completion expected in 2028.
The Kingsborough
Greystar's first build-to-rent project in NSW, delivering 190 high-quality rental apartments including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom options. Features premium amenities such as gyms, lounges, bookable dining rooms, co-working spaces, on-site dog wash and walk park, courtyards, and rooftop spaces. Designed by PTW Architects, blending industrial heritage with modern design for an enhanced resident experience.
Meriton Green Square Epsom Road Development
Stage 2 mixed-use development at 118-130 Epsom Road and 905 South Dowling Street, Zetland. Comprises 282 apartments across two towers (25 and 30 storeys) with ground floor retail and basement parking. Part of Meriton's 784-apartment masterplan designed by Mako Architecture, enhancing urban living in Green Square.
Erskineville Village
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct by Coronation Property. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent and Build-to-Sell stages, alongside public green spaces including the McPherson Park and Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard. Key delivery partners include Evolve Housing managing the affordable housing component.
Danks Street District
A large-scale mixed-use urban precinct by DASCO on a 1.7-hectare former industrial site at the corner of Bourke, Young, and McEvoy Streets in Waterloo. The development delivers 373 apartments across six buildings ranging from 6 to 20 storeys, designed by Bates Smart, MHNDU, Richards and Spence, and Fieldwork. The precinct includes 2,579 square metres of retail and hospitality space across laneways and a central public plaza, rooftop gardens, an outdoor gymnasium, music rooms, and end-of-trip facilities.Two heritage-listed structures - the 1922 Pumping Station and 1935 Valve House - will be restored as part of the project. Construction commenced December 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony attended by the NSW Building Commissioner.
Acacia Apartments
A 264-apartment affordable housing development by City West Housing located at 330-332 Botany Road, Alexandria within the Green Square Town Centre. All units are dedicated to affordable rental housing in perpetuity. Features an all-electric building design with solar PV panels and 3-bedroom family units on lower floors. Early works construction commenced in May 2026.
Waterloo Metro Quarter (Waterloo Collective)
The Waterloo Metro Quarter, marketed by the developer as Waterloo Collective, is a 900 million dollar mixed-use over-station development being delivered by a Mirvac and John Holland joint venture in partnership with the NSW Government. The precinct sits above and beside the new Sydney Metro Waterloo Station, which opened in August 2024 on the City and Southwest line. The site is bounded by Cope Street, Botany Road, Raglan Street and Wellington Street, and is divided into Southern, Central and Northern precincts.The Southern Precinct has been completed, comprising a 9-storey social housing building of 70 apartments operated by Homes NSW, with first tenants moving in from October 2025, a 25-storey IGLU-operated student accommodation building of around 474 student beds, the Cope Street Plaza and ground-plane retail and community space. The Central and Northern Precincts are being progressed under a revised concept, with the original commercial office tower replaced by additional housing in response to weak office demand. The Northern Precinct proposes two residential towers of 29 and 25 storeys delivering around 314 apartments including 40 affordable housing units, podium commercial space and ground floor retail. The Central Precinct proposes a 26-storey co-living building accommodating around 500 residents, plus retail, a childcare centre and community facilities. The revised State Significant Development Applications were on public exhibition until 15 January 2026 and remain under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
9,663 residents of Zetland are employed, from a labour force of 9,822. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,040, about 80% 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 local workforce exhibits high educational credentials and prominent concentration within the technology industry, accompanied by a low unemployment rate of 1.6% and an estimated 1.2% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,663, while the jobless rate sits 2.5% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, alongside a labor force participation rate of 71.2% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Meanwhile, 58.6% of local workers reported working remotely during the Census, though this outcome was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Workforce participation is heavily weighted toward professional & technical fields, financial & insurance services, and healthcare & social assistance.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical services, where local employment concentration is 1.5 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, healthcare & social assistance accounts for only 9.0% of local workers relative to 14.1% across Greater Sydney, representing an under-indexed sector. The disparity between local worker counts and the resident population reflects the area's predominantly residential character, which offers comparatively few employment hubs within its borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that during the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment advanced by 1.2% alongside a 1.0% expansion in the labor force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline in the local jobless rate. Across Greater Sydney over the identical interval, employment expanded by 1.9%, the labor pool grew by 1.9%, and unemployment fell marginally. Additional context regarding future local workforce requirements is provided by national employment projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied across the local industry distribution to identify prospective trends. Across the country, aggregate employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with wide variation between distinct sectors. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the neighborhood's current job distribution points to an increase in local employment of 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Zetland is $2,192 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,262 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,466 a year against an average of $87,060. 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 taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $71,466 and an average of $87,060 for the Zetland SA2. These levels place the locality well above national figures and compare favorably to the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of $78,841 and an average of $96,045 as of March 2026. Personal earnings ranked in the 93rd percentile nationwide during the 2021 Census ($1,262 weekly).
The primary income bracket encompasses 35.6% of residents receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,337 residents), broadly mirroring regional patterns where 30.9% fall into this range. Household affluence is evidenced by 32.8% generating weekly earnings in excess of $3,000, which underpins substantial purchasing capacity. Although housing obligations absorb 25.4% of total income, robust earnings position disposable income in the 62nd percentile, placing the suburb in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Zetland had 6,054 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 93% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 72% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,642 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing landscape recorded at the latest Census comprised 0.3% freestanding houses and 99.6% medium-to-high density dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' residences), contrasting sharply with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Zetland was comparatively low at 7.6% relative to Sydney metro, while 20.2% of homes were held under a mortgage and 72.2% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,642, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, whereas typical weekly rent was $600 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage costs substantially outstrip the Australian average of $1,863, with rental rates tracking well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Zetland counted 6,054 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,191 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 53.1% of all households, broken down into couples without children (35.4%), couples with children (11.4%), and single parent families (4.3%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 46.9%, consisting of single-person households at 31.7% and group living arrangements at 15.3%. The local median household occupancy is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.7% of adults in Zetland hold a university qualification, including 38.7% with a bachelor degree and 20.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment among Zetland residents exceeds regional and national benchmarks, with 61.7% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a university qualification, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile equips the local population with a significant advantage in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Technical and trade credentials account for 19.1% of qualifications held by persons aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (9.5%). Formal learning participation remains substantial throughout the suburb, with 30.6% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by level, 18.1% attend higher education institutions, 2.9% are in primary school, and 1.6% are enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Zetland reaches 25 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 8,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network identifies 25 operational bus stops distributed across Zetland. These access points are connected by 11 distinct transit routes that generate 8,125 passenger departures each week. Local connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical resident walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 110 meters. Being an established residential precinct, most residents travel elsewhere for work; private vehicles account for 50% of commuting trips, while 19% travel by train and 13% use buses. Household car ownership averages 0.3 vehicles per dwelling, below wider metropolitan levels, while 58.6% of residents worked remotely at the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all operating routes, transit frequency averages 1,160 departures daily, providing roughly 325 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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85.1% of residents in Zetland report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 1.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic disease incidence indicate exceptional health standards across the Zetland community, characterized by minimal prevalence of standard illnesses across every age bracket. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 63% of the resident population (9,490 people). This exceeds the Greater Sydney uptake of 59.9% as well as the national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 5.5% and 5.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 85.1% of the community reported having no long-term health conditions, tracking well above the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 4.3% of the locality (641 people), sitting well below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older residents maintaining robust health outcomes comparable to overall national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
66.1% of Zetland residents were born overseas and 52.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (27.3%) and English (14.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demonstrating significant cultural variety, Zetland records 66.1% of its community born overseas and 52.4% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 30.5% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism displays the most pronounced concentration, accounting for 1.2% of the local population versus 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental birthplace, the three largest demographic segments in Zetland are Chinese (27.3%, significantly above the regional proportion of 8.4%), Other (16.5%), and English (14.9%). Notable concentrations also appear among other cultural backgrounds: Russian ancestry represents 0.9% locally compared to 0.4% regionally, while both Spanish and French backgrounds account for 0.9% each, compared to 0.6% and 0.5% across the broader region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Zetland is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 56.4% 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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Zetland displays an age profile heavily weighted toward pre-family cohorts. Updates to August 2026 show that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 60.2% of the population, compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 10.4% against a regional benchmark of 22.6%. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 31, rising from 30 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 6 years beneath the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and below Australia's Census median of 38. The share of residents aged 25 to 34 decreased from 42.4% to an estimated 39.2%, whereas the 35 to 44 bracket expanded from 17.7% to 21.0%, indicating an ageing resident base with fewer incoming young households.
By 2041, middle aged and young retiree groups are projected to see the largest numeric rise of 1,429 (92%) to 2,985, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are forecast to record the most rapid proportional increase, climbing 95% to 1,252.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Zetland
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 17 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 — 1,921 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,622 at the 2021 Census → 14,993 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 (117031648). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.