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The median house price in Adamstown Heights is $1.35m, with units at $820k. House values have moved 8.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Adamstown Heights has an estimated 5,733 residents, up from 5,621 at the 2021 Census — a change of 112 people, or 2.0%. That puts 2,399 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Adamstown Heights is estimated at around 5,733, according to AreaSearch analysis synthesizing broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses validated since the Census. When compared to the 5,621 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 112 people (2.0%). This population trajectory is derived from an estimated resident population of 5,677 established by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 18 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With a resulting density ratio of 2,398 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Adamstown Heights ranks within the upper quartile among national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
In terms of demographic drivers, natural growth served as the primary contributor by generating approximately 47.0% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and overseas migration also provided positive inflows. Demographic projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset with a 2022 baseline for each SA2, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates from these datasets are applied across all territories. Based on these aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Adamstown Heights is anticipated to expand by 321 persons to 2041, representing a gain of 4.6% in total over the 16 years. This projected growth places demographic expansion in the suburb of Adamstown Heights just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally.
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38 new dwellings have been approved in Adamstown Heights over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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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Building approvals examined by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area data indicate that development approvals in Adamstown Heights averaged around 7 dwellings each year, amounting to an estimated 38 homes over the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 21 approvals have been documented. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market recorded an average of 2.5 new residents per year for each dwelling, demonstrating solid demand supporting residential values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $556,000, which sits moderately above regional levels and highlights a standard of quality construction.
Meanwhile, minimal commercial development activity has occurred, with commercial approvals totaling $300,000 this financial year. Per capita residential construction in Adamstown Heights is 80.0% below regional average, demonstrating markedly lower building activity when compared to Rest of NSW and tracking below national averages due to potential planning constraints and its established suburban character. Although limited additions traditionally underpin established housing values, local construction volumes have intensified recently. Recent approvals signal a substantial transition toward medium and high-density housing (83.0%) alongside detached houses (17.0%), contrasting with the prevailing built form where houses make up 95.0% of existing stock. This transition reflects diminishing developable land while providing accessible options for downsizers, first-home buyers, and investors seeking diverse, affordable housing. With roughly 436 people per dwelling approval, the market exhibits mature characteristics. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population projections suggest Adamstown Heights is set to add 265 residents through to 2041. While residential development continues at a reasonable pace relative to this anticipated expansion, prospective purchasers may encounter heightened market competition as local numbers grow.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Adamstown Heights
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 35 current infrastructure and development projects close to Adamstown Heights, worth an estimated $6.66 billion. 11 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Infrastructure investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community growth and property outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant infrastructure projects expected to influence the locality. Among the most prominent developments identified are the Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment, The Merewether Residences, Kotara Transport Oriented Development Precinct, and the Broadmeadow Place Strategy.
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John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialized care units. Construction is advancing rapidly toward completion in 2026, followed by operational commissioning and subsequent refurbishment works.
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.
Uniting Charlestown
A $300 million landmark seniors living and aged care development on the former TAFE campus at Tiral Street, Charlestown. Stage 1 delivers a 120-bed residential aged care home and 96 independent living units (ILUs). Stage 2 adds 107 ILUs and 133 residential apartments across four buildings ranging from 5 to 14 storeys. Amenities include a wellness centre, hairdresser, cafe, swimming pool, clubhouse, landscaped rooftop with BBQ area, walking paths, chapel and multi-faith space, and visiting rooms for GPs and allied health practitioners.The first seniors living development in NSW to receive State Significant Development Approval (SSDA) under the Housing State Environmental Planning Policy. Project management by TSA Riley, architecture by Plus Architecture.
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.
27 Dickinson Street Residential Development
DA approved development site for 27 apartments and one commercial space on a 1,214sqm corner block with 23 on-site car parks. The low-rise residential apartment complex is strategically positioned within walking distance of Charlestown Square and public transport links, targeting first home owners, affordable housing and investors.
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.
14 Frederick Street Residential Development
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 7-storey building comprising 29 units. Apartment configurations include 1 one-bedroom apartment, 25 two-bedroom apartments and 3 three-bedroom apartments. Car parking for 31 vehicles proposed.
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.
2,987 residents of Adamstown Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,056. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,822, about 84% 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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According to AreaSearch statistical aggregations as of March 2026, Adamstown Heights sustains an employed workforce of 2,987 residents characterized by strong education levels and prominent representation in professional services. The local unemployment rate stands at an exceptionally low 2.3%, tracking 1.8% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. In addition, labor force participation reaches 68.0%, substantially exceeding the 60.6% seen across Regional NSW. Census findings showed that 34.4% of employed residents worked from home, a metric that may incorporate influences from Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment demonstrates substantial concentration across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.
Professional & technical industries represent a distinct local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of the local workforce, contrasting sharply with 5.3% in Regional NSW. A comparison between the Census working population within the area and resident workers highlights that local job opportunities within this primarily residential community remain limited. Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical areas indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, Adamstown Heights experienced a 1.5% decrease in its labor force and a 2.4% contraction in employment, driving a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW recorded a 0.4% labor force decline, a 0.9% drop in employment, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Utilizing national employment forecasts from Mar-26 published by Jobs and Skills Australia, five and ten-year industry trajectories project broader employment expansions of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively. Weighting these projections against the industry composition of Adamstown Heights suggests local employment could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, providing illustrative baseline demand projections without adjusting for local population shifts.
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Median household income in Adamstown Heights is $2,325 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $983 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,378 a year against an average of $76,364. 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 postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of Adamstown Heights place it at a very high level nationally, with a median of $61,378 and an average of $76,364, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 respectively in Regional NSW. Indexing against a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $67,712 for median income and $84,245 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household earnings between the 77th and 84th percentiles across Australia.
The single largest earnings bracket comprises 1,691 residents (29.5%) receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely matching the 29.9% share recorded across the broader region. Affluence is further illustrated by the 36.7% of residents earning over $3,000 per week, while SEIFA income figures position the area in the 8th decile and residents retain 88.0% of their income post-housing expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Adamstown Heights had 1,991 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 3% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $475 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,201 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on the latest Census, the residential landscape of Adamstown Heights is overwhelmingly defined by houses at 94.9%, with apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings comprising the remaining 5.1%, contrasting with Regional NSW where houses represent 82.6% and other dwellings account for 17.4%. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 43.9%, while 40.7% of dwellings are occupied under a mortgage and 15.4% are rented. Financial commitments for housing are substantial: median monthly mortgage repayments stand at $2,201 (compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW and an Australian average of $1,863), while median weekly rent is $475 (exceeding Regional NSW's $330 and the national benchmark of $375).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Adamstown Heights counted 1,991 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Households in the area are predominantly family-oriented, accounting for 79.6% of the total. Couples with children constitute 40.8%, couples without children represent 28.4%, and single parent families form 9.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.4%, consisting of lone person households at 17.7% and group households at 2.7%. The local median household size sits at 2.8 people, higher than the 2.4 recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.4% of adults in Adamstown Heights hold a university qualification, including 24.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 21.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,517 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,084 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational profiles in Adamstown Heights are advanced, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, outperforming both the SA4 region at 26.1% and Rest of NSW at 21.3%. Within this academic cohort, Bachelor degrees make up 24.9%, postgraduate qualifications represent 7.8%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.7%. Vocational education is likewise strongly represented, with 33.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided into certificates at 21.4% and advanced diplomas at 11.6%. Current participation in education is pronounced throughout Adamstown Heights, with 31.8% of the local population actively enrolled in study.
This includes 12.0% attending primary school, 8.1% engaged in secondary education, and 6.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Adamstown Heights reaches 63 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 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 1.7 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 Adamstown Heights encompasses 63 bus stops operating across 35 routes, delivering a collective 1,551 weekly trips. Proximity to transit is strong, with typical walking distances of 126 meters to the nearest transit facility. Given the residential profile of the suburb, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average, while 34.4% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences. Across all operating routes, transit frequency averages 221 trips per day, providing roughly 24 weekly trips per stop across the local network.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.8% of residents in Adamstown Heights report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and condition prevalence show favorable health outcomes in Adamstown Heights, characterized by lower incidences of common chronic conditions among the broader community and near-national averages among older vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, with approximately 57% of the total population (~3,272 people) maintaining private cover, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Among reported health conditions, mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent, impacting 8.3% and 8.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 69.8% of residents reported having no medical ailments at all, outpacing the 63.3% rate in Regional NSW.
While working-age individuals display low rates of chronic illness, residents aged 65 and over comprise 18.7% of the locality (1,072 people), which is beneath the Regional NSW share of 23.3%. Health metrics among older residents exceed regional standards, though they rank lower nationally than figures for the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Adamstown Heights is largely Australian-born, at 86.2% of residents, with 8.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.2%) and Australian (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show that 86.2% of residents in Adamstown Heights were born in Australia, 94.5% hold Australian citizenship, and 91.1% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, accounting for 50.1% of the population. A notable religious divergence appears in Judaism, which represents 0.1% of residents in Adamstown Heights as well as 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the primary groups represented across Adamstown Heights are English at 29.2%, Australian at 29.0%, and Irish at 9.8%. Specific demographic variances are evident in other communities, including Welsh ancestry at 1.1% locally (against 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 1.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Serbian at 0.3% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Adamstown Heights is 39. 23.0% 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 distribution in Adamstown Heights reflects a younger balance than Regional NSW overall. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 32.8% of the local population versus 29.3% across Regional NSW, while retirees and seniors (65+) make up 18.7% compared to 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age is 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. By 2041, population gains are forecast to be concentrated in the young to middle aged adult segment (25 - 44), which is projected to expand by 246 residents (16%) to 1,748, while child, young adult, middle aged, and young retiree groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Adamstown Heights
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,621 at the 2021 Census → 5,733 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 (SAL10017). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.