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The median house price in Adamstown is $1.32m, with units at $825k. House values have moved 8.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Adamstown has an estimated 7,185 residents, up from 6,335 at the 2021 Census — a change of 850 people, or 13.4%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 223 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 47.0% of that increase. That puts 2,356 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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In the suburb of Adamstown, the population stands at an estimated 7,185 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 6,335 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 850 people (13.4%). This demographic change draws upon an estimated resident population of 7,113 derived from the ABS ERP data release in June 2025 alongside 223 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, population density reaches 2,355 persons per square kilometer, ranking the suburb in the upper quartile of nationally assessed territories by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the overarching SA4 region, the suburb of Adamstown emerged as a regional growth leader with its 13.4% post-2021 census surge. Natural increase served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 47.0% of recent population expansion, while overseas migration and interstate migration likewise supplied positive additions. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022 as the base year) are implemented by AreaSearch, with gaps filled by the NSW State Government's 2022 release of SA2 projections utilizing 2021 as a base year. Age-specific growth trajectories from these models are further applied across all geographies for 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 modeling forecasts, the suburb of Adamstown is anticipated to register population gains slightly underneath the median for non-metropolitan Australian localities, expanding by 459 persons by 2041 to generate an overall 5.4% advance over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
304 new dwellings have been approved in Adamstown over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 68 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 169, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical area records processed by AreaSearch indicate that Adamstown has maintained an average pace of roughly 60 residential building approvals per year, representing approximately 304 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 169 approvals have been logged. An influx of 2.3 people per annum for each new residence completed between FY-21 and FY-25 highlights solid buyer demand that reinforces property values, alongside an average construction value of $556,000 per dwelling that moderately exceeds the broader regional standard and points toward premium building standards. Concurrently, commercial development remains restrained, with commercial approvals totaling $7.9 million during this financial year.
Per capita building activity in Adamstown is 93.0% higher than in the Rest of NSW, expanding options across the marketplace. The pipeline of new residential construction is divided between 26.0% detached houses and 74.0% townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds appealing to downsizers, first-home buyers, and property investors. This pivot represents a major shift from the prevailing local stock (68.0% detached houses), signaling constrained supplies of vacant land while accommodating shifting living preferences and affordability pressures. The presence of roughly 66 people per dwelling approval demonstrates an expanding market environment. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, Adamstown is projected to add 387 residents leading up to 2041. The current volume of residential building activity appears well-positioned to satisfy this incoming demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially opening pathways for residential expansion to outpace existing projections.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Adamstown, worth an estimated $300 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.86 billion. 14 are already under construction and 14 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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Urban planning and infrastructure delivery represent fundamental determinants of community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 6 projects positioned to influence the district, led by key developments such as The Merewether Residences, Adamstown Renewal Corridor, Woolworths Broadmeadow - Stage 1 Demolition, and Broadmeadow Place Strategy.
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The Merewether Residences
A luxury over-55s residential development featuring 178 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments nestled within the Merewether Golf Club, including a new clubhouse and amenities like a health club, spa, swimming pool, cinema, communal kitchen, and workshop.
Adamstown Renewal Corridor
The Adamstown Renewal Corridor is a strategic urban renewal initiative under the Newcastle Development Control Plan, promoting housing intensification, mixed-use developments, economic renewal, and redevelopments of specific sites to enhance density, streetscapes, and public spaces. It targets an additional 700 dwellings along the corridor.
Woolworths Broadmeadow - Stage 1 Demolition
Retail project involving Stage 1 demolition works for the Woolworths store in Broadmeadow. Part of a larger retail development or refurbishment.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
The Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion is a $137.3 million healthcare facility enhancement delivered by Ramsay Health Care at 3 Sydney Street in Gateshead. Approved as a State Significant Development by the NSW Independent Planning Commission, the project features a nine-storey extension delivering 114 additional inpatient beds, new operating theatres, and consulting suites. The expansion significantly enhances acute and surgical capacity in the Hunter region.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
Lingard Private Hospital Expansion
A major multi-stage expansion of Lingard Private Hospital involving the construction of a new hospital building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The project includes a multi-storey extension providing additional wards, an imaging department, and operating theatres. The expansion increases the hospital's capacity from 125 to 210 licensed beds and expands the operating theatre count from 11 to 16. It also features a new Genea Clinic, additional consulting rooms, and enhanced parking facilities including a multi-level carpark.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Scentre Group is progressing plans for a significant mixed-use redevelopment of the Westfield Kotara site to create a 'town centre of the future.' The project involves integrating high-density residential housing with the established retail hub, utilizing approximately 60% of existing land currently used for car parks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to deliver over 16,000 dwellings across several Westfield destinations by leveraging strategic masterplanning. The redevelopment aims to enhance community connectivity by adding a substantial residential component near transport and shopping infrastructure.
4,205 residents of Adamstown are employed, from a labour force of 4,364. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 73.4%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 6,376, about 89% 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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Statistical area data synthesized by AreaSearch demonstrates that Adamstown benefits from a qualified local workforce featuring robust participation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, and steady labor conditions throughout the prior year. In March 2026, 4,205 locals were actively employed, while the jobless rate sat 0.5% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, accompanied by a labor force participation rate of 73.4% that substantially outperforms Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census findings noted that 29.4% of employed residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated across health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside public administration & safety. Specialization in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering a concentration 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, primary industry presence is minimal, with agriculture, forestry & fishing employing a mere 0.3% of the local workforce relative to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison between Census working population counts and resident totals indicates that this largely residential setting provides restricted commercial job opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of aggregated ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool expanded by 0.9% while employment contracted by 0.4%, leading to a 1.3 percentage points rise in unemployment. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% reduction in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Broader industry hiring patterns can be evaluated through national employment outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected countrywide employment growth sits at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations remain substantial. Aligning these sectoral projections with the resident workforce distribution indicates local employment may advance by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (a weighted illustrative model that excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Adamstown is $1,875 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $925 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,756 a year against an average of $71,858. 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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Data from the ATO at the postcode level for financial year 2023 demonstrates that personal earnings in the suburb of Adamstown exceed the national benchmark, displaying a median of $57,756 and an average of $71,858. In comparison, Regional NSW registered a median income of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated figures to roughly $63,716 for median income and $79,274 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census situated household, family, and individual income distributions near the 63rd percentile nationwide.
The dominant earnings bracket encompasses 30.8% of local earners (2,212 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the 29.9% share observed regionally. Residential accommodation costs absorb 16.7% of earnings, yet healthy wage levels maintain disposable earnings at the 57th percentile, with the area ranking in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Adamstown had 2,531 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 15% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $395 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. 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 stock recorded in Adamstown during the most recent Census was split between 67.6% separate houses and 32.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, flats, and other dwellings), diverging from the Regional NSW distribution of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Adamstown trailed Regional NSW at 27.7%, with 31.6% of homes carrying a mortgage and 40.6% occupied by tenants. Median monthly home loan repayments were significantly higher than the regional standard at $2,100, while median weekly rent reached $395, compared with $1,733 and $330 across Regional NSW.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments surpass the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rental costs exceed the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Adamstown counted 2,531 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,871 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent the dominant domestic structure at 63.3% of local households, comprising couples with children at 26.4%, couples without children at 24.5%, and single parent families at 11.0%. The remaining 36.7% consist of non-family living setups, including lone person households at 29.6% and group households at 6.9%. The area's median household size is 2.4 people, matching Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.9% of adults in Adamstown hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 22.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,486 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,089 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 qualification levels in Adamstown distinctly exceed regional comparisons, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, contrasted with 21.3% across the Rest of NSW and 26.1% across the SA4 region. This notable skill base equips the community well for professional roles. Bachelor degrees represent 23.3% of adult qualifications, alongside 6.6% holding postgraduate awards and 3.0% with graduate diplomas. Technical credentials are also widespread, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ reporting vocational qualifications consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (22.9%). Active academic enrollment is elevated across the locality, with 29.5% of the population engaged in formal study.
This student cohort is distributed across primary education (8.8%), tertiary education (8.1%), and secondary education (7.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Adamstown reaches 83 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 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 1.3 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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Public transport connectivity across the suburb of Adamstown incorporates 83 operational stops spanning buses and trains, coordinated across 33 transit routes that deliver 1,867 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 127 meters to reach the closest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outbound commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 1.3 per household, while 29.4% of working residents carried out their roles from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 settings.
Public transport scheduling generates an average of 266 trips each day across the total network, delivering around 22 weekly trips for each designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.5% of residents in Adamstown report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessments of chronic disease rates and mortality figures by AreaSearch highlight notable health considerations in Adamstown, where common medical conditions are apparent across both younger cohorts and senior demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 55% of the population (~3,975 people), exceeding the 51.9% proportion observed across Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 7.9% and 10.4% of residents respectively, whereas 68.5% of the local population reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health measures for the working-age population track standard patterns.
Older residents aged 65 and over constitute 13.8% of the community (991 people), well below the 23.3% recorded in Regional NSW. For this elderly group, health outcomes present some challenges, aligning generally with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Adamstown is largely Australian-born, at 87.6% of residents, with 8.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (28.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Adamstown below broader averages, with 87.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 91.4% using English as their sole language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 47.2% of the local community. The most distinct relative variance appears in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population in contrast to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent country of birth, the primary ancestry backgrounds declared in Adamstown are English (29.7%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (10.0%). Clear variations also emerge across specific backgrounds, including Macedonian representing 1.2% locally versus 0.4% regionally, Welsh at 0.7% compared to 0.5%, and Serbian at 0.4% against 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Adamstown is 36. 33.1% 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 age structure in the suburb of Adamstown skews younger than Regional NSW. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that 31.5% of the community comprises young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) account for 13.8% locally compared to 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 36, identical to the 2021 Census outcome and 7 years lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. Projections indicate that through to 2041, young to middle aged adults will generate the vast majority of population growth, expanding by 398 residents (18%) to reach 2,661, while children, young adults, middle aged residents, and early retirees are expected to see contractions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Adamstown
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 4 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 223 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,335 at the 2021 Census → 7,185 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 (SAL10016). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.