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The median house price in Zetland is $2.23m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 2.2% 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 90% of areas nationally. 1,554 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population count of Zetland stands at approximately 14,993 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,371 individuals (18.8%) from the 12,622 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,991 alongside 1,554 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population size results in a density of 18,741 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb within the highest 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 18.8% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the state average of 7.1% and the Greater Sydney region, establishing the suburb as a primary growth driver. This expansion was largely powered by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 84.5% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch is using projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for every SA2 area, with data released in 2024 and a base year of 2022. Where this information is unavailable for certain SA2 areas, AreaSearch draws on SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Age group growth rates derived from these sets are applied across all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Demographic changes suggest a substantial rise in the highest quartile of Australian statistical areas, with the population projected to grow by 4,055 individuals to reach 2041 levels, according to the latest annual ERP population figures, marking a total gain of 27.0% across the 16 year span.
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2,084 new dwellings have been approved in Zetland over the past five years, an average of 416 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 28 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 322 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 307, well below 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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Around 416 new residential dwellings have been approved annually in Zetland, representing 2,084 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 282 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of 1 new residents per year moving in per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, supply and demand remain well-aligned to maintain stable market conditions, with the expected construction cost of these new residences averaging $375,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $6.7 million have been logged during this financial year, suggesting a relatively minor emphasis on non-residential building.
Zetland experiences 441.0% more development activity per capita than Greater Sydney, offering prospective purchasers a broad range of options. This volume is notably higher than the nationwide average, demonstrating strong developer engagement. Furthermore, all recent construction has consisted of either apartments or townhouses. This concentration of higher-density housing provides more accessible entry points for buyers, drawing interest from downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 60 people per approval, Zetland is characterized as an expanding area. Demographic projections indicate Zetland is set to add 4,053 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the incoming supply of housing will easily satisfy this demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond current population forecasts.
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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 159 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $64.6 billion. 51 are already under construction and 46 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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Local infrastructure updates, major development projects, and zoning plans are key drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 active projects expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Green Square Town Centre, The Kingsborough, Meriton Green Square Stage 2 Development, and Zetland Square, with details of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Green Square Town Centre
Green Square Town Centre is one of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, transforming a 278 hectare former industrial area in inner south Sydney into a high-density mixed-use precinct. When complete by 2030, it is planned to accommodate around 61,000 residents in approximately 33,000 dwellings and provide 21,000 to 22,000 jobs, just 3.5km from the Sydney CBD and 4km from Sydney Airport. The precinct holds a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating and includes the Green Square Library and Plaza, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the new Green Square Public School and Community Spaces, more than 40 parks, and one of Australia's largest urban stormwater recycling schemes servicing over 4,000 apartments.Stages 1 and 2 of the town centre, delivered by Mirvac (which acquired Landcom's interest in 2020), are complete with around 800 homes across eight buildings, including The Frederick, Portman on the Park, Portman House and seven Portman Street terraces finished through 2024. The final stages 3, 4 and 5 are now being assessed as State Significant Developments under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway, with around 1,825 additional homes proposed across nine buildings (511 build-to-rent, 800 build-to-sell apartments and 514 student accommodation units) at a combined development cost of about 1.23 billion dollars. Stage 3 (Sites 7, 17 and 18 at 960A Bourke Street, SSD-83899206) and Stages 4 and 5 (Sites 8 and 19 at 411 Botany Road, SSD-84322496) were on public exhibition in early 2026, with a mid-2026 construction start slated for the next stage. Public domain works include three new streets (Woolpack, Hinchcliffe and Barker Streets) and the Ngamuru Avenue connector.
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 50,000sqm former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent (Nation) and Build-to-Sell (Lillian) stages, including 169 affordable housing units managed by Evolve Housing. Key infrastructure includes the 7,500sqm McPherson Park, the 20m wide Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard, and a 5,000sqm retail and dining precinct featuring a supermarket and cafes.
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 in Zetland is highly qualified, with a notable concentration of employees in the technology sector, a minimal unemployment rate of 1.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 1.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,663, while the jobless rate was 2.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is typical, standing at 71.2% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 58.6% of residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure may be affected by pandemic-era lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.
Local workers are heavily concentrated in the professional & technical sector, which features a representation rate 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, only 9.0% of the workforce is employed in health care & social assistance, falling short of the 14.1% seen in Greater Sydney. Due to its primarily residential nature, local employment opportunities appear restricted, as shown by comparing the census working population to the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, local employment grew by 1.2% and the labor force expanded by 1.0%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, labor force expand by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context on future demand patterns in Zetland. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local workforce composition to estimate growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution suggests Zetland's job numbers will grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
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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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According to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the Zetland SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $71,466 and an average of $87,060. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $78,841 for the median and $96,045 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place individual weekly earnings in the 93rd percentile nationally at $1,262.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 35.6% of the population, or 5,337 individuals, which aligns with wider regional trends where 30.9% fall into this category. Local economic capacity is reflected in the 32.8% of households with weekly incomes above $3,000, which drives strong consumer demand. Although high housing expenses absorb 25.4% of household income, strong wages keep disposable income in the 62nd percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls into the 10th decile.
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 residential landscape in Zetland at the time of the latest Census consisted of 0.3% stand-alone houses and 99.6% other options such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Zetland lagged behind the metropolitan average at 7.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (20.2%) or tenants (72.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,642 was higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent stood at $600 compared to the metropolitan median of $470.
On a national level, Zetland's mortgage commitments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the national median 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 make up the majority of households at 53.1%, consisting of couples without children at 35.4%, couples with children at 11.4%, and single parent households at 4.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.9%, consisting of single-person households at 31.7% and group households at 15.3%. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average 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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Academic achievement in Zetland is considerably higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 61.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge economy roles. Undergraduate degrees represent the largest cohort at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational education is held by 19.1% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 9.5%. Engagement in learning is high, with 30.6% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group comprises 18.1% in tertiary studies, 2.9% in primary school, and 1.6% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Zetland reaches 24 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 7,100 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 local public transport shows 24 active transit stops in Zetland, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 11 separate routes, which combine to support 7,138 passenger journeys every week. Transit access is excellent, with residents living an average of 110 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential nature, most workers travel out of the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 50%, followed by trains at 19% and buses at 13%. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.3 per dwelling, below the wider metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 58.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Public transport services average 1,019 daily trips across all active routes, which represents approximately 297 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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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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Local health data indicates excellent outcomes in Zetland, with AreaSearch pointing to low mortality rates and a minimal incidence of chronic diseases across all age cohorts, while private health insurance rates are exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (9,490 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses in the suburb are mental health concerns and asthma, which affect 5.6 and 5.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 85.1% of the population reported no health issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up just 4.2% of the local population (637 people), which is significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy strong health, with national health rankings matching those of the broader local population.
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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Zetland ranks among the most multicultural areas in Australia, with 52.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 66.1% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 30.5% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance is in Judaism, which accounts for 1.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestries in Zetland are Chinese at 27.3% of the population (well above the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 16.5%, and English at 14.9%.
Notable variations are also present in other ethnic backgrounds, with Russian backgrounds representing 0.9% of Zetland (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6% regionally), and French at 0.9% (vs 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Zetland is 30, younger than 97% of areas nationally. 57.1% 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 of 30 years in Zetland is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney region, Zetland shows a high concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 (40.3%) and a low proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (3.7%). The local concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is far higher than the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census statistics show the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 17.7% to 20.4% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 42.4% to 40.3%.
Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to increase by 1,496 people (25%) from 6,042 to 7,539, whereas the 35 to 44 age bracket is projected to decrease by 148.
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) | 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 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 1,554 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (117031648). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.