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The median house price in Annandale (NSW) is $2.41m, with units at $1.03m. House values have moved 0.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Annandale (NSW) has an estimated 10,028 residents, up from 9,487 at the 2021 Census — a change of 541 people, or 5.7%. Overseas migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. That puts 6,730 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 of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and new locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Annandale (NSW) is projected to be approximately 10,028 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 541 individuals (5.7%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 9,487 individuals. The variation is calculated from the resident count of 10,028, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) along with 39 verified new locations since the Census. This population count translates to a density of 6,730 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of countrywide areas evaluated by AreaSearch, indicating that land here is a highly coveted asset.
The 5.7% expansion rate in the suburb of Annandale (NSW) since the census is within 1.4 percentage points of the state level (7.1%), showing competitive expansion dynamics. Growth in the locality was mostly supported by incoming overseas residents, who accounted for roughly 75.0% of total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Expansion percentages by age bracket from these files are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these demographic transitions, the projections point to a contraction in the overall resident count, with the population in the suburb of Annandale (NSW) projected to shrink by 150 individuals by 2041 under this approach. Nevertheless, positive growth in particular age brackets is expected, headed by the 75 to 84 age cohort, which is projected to expand by 206 individuals. Refer to the age breakdown for additional details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
100 new dwellings have been approved in Annandale (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, well below 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential construction approval statistics distributed from broader regional figures, Annandale averages approximately 20 residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 100 residences approved over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 9 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.7 additional occupants per year per completed home over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming stock is matching or outstripping demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing room for demographic expansion beyond current projections, while new residential properties carry an average construction value of $703,000, indicating that builders are prioritizing the upscale segment with luxury projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $1.3 million have been recorded this financial year, pointing to low commercial building activity. Recent residential additions consist of 20.0% standalone houses and 80.0% townhouses or units. This concentration on denser housing options provides more affordable points of entry and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The area has approximately 3330 residents for every residential approval, highlighting a mature property sector. As demographic projections indicate stable or contracting numbers, Annandale is likely to experience less pressure on residential demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Annandale (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Annandale (NSW), worth an estimated $542 million. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $74.4 billion. 22 are already under construction and 36 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 17 projects that are expected to influence the locality. High-profile undertakings include The Joinery Annandale, West End Residences, Sydney Metro West - The Bays Station, and the OTTO Annandale Student Accommodation (located at 45-57 Parramatta Road), with the following records highlighting the most significant developments.
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The Joinery Annandale
The Joinery Annandale is Landcom’s mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.1-hectare former WestConnex dive site at 160-186 Parramatta Road and 79-95 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale. The precinct is planned for around 577 apartments, including a 21-storey build-to-rent tower of 220 homes for essential workers at discounted rents, plus market and affordable apartments, ground-floor retail and services, a central public plaza and new pedestrian links between Parramatta Road and Pyrmont Bridge Road. In December 2025 the site was rezoned to Mixed Use (MU1) and the State Significant Development Application for the build-to-rent tower (SSD-82714716) was approved on 23 December 2025.Construction of the essential-worker building is targeted to start in 2026, with first move-ins expected around late 2028; remaining lots are intended for sale to private developers for further apartment delivery.
OTTO Annandale Student Accommodation (45-57 Parramatta Road)
A new six-storey mixed-use development comprising ground floor retail and 102 co-living student accommodation studios, with partial demolition and retention of existing building facades. Branded as OTTO Stay Annandale, the project is designed for inner-west Sydney students with access to universities, public transport, and local amenities. Originally referred to the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel (DA/2023/0718, CIV $31M), the matter was returned to Inner West Council and a fresh DA was submitted in August 2024.Architect is DesignInc Sydney.
Annandale Mixed Use Build-to-Rent Development
State Significant Development proposal for a mixed-use tower with approximately 275 build-to-rent apartments (with around 15% affordable housing for key workers), ground floor retail, landscaping and active transport links. The site was previously the subject of a private hospital SSD approval and is now progressing a concurrent rezoning and development proposal.
Camperdown Modern Private Hospital
Camperdown Modern is a state-of-the-art 10,280 square metre private hospital and health services facility. The 8-storey development includes day surgeries, pathology, radiology, and consulting suites, serving as a gateway site for the Camperdown-Ultimo Health and Education Precinct. The project features a 6-star Green Star sustainability rating and public domain improvements including a new plaza on Mathieson Street.
Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA)
The $780 million Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) is a co-funded partnership between the University of Sydney, Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Government. Two new interconnected buildings spanning 36,000 square metres will bridge the University's Camperdown campus and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, housing over 1,200 researchers and clinician scientists. The Isaac Wakil Biomedical Building (university side, ~28,200m2) and Building B at RPAH (~8,000m2) will provide PC2/PC3 wet labs, GMP cleanrooms, a biobank, high-performance computing suites, a start-up hub, and clinical trial spaces.Builder is Richard Crookes Constructions; architects are Denton Corker Marshall and HDR. Located within the Tech Central precinct.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment
The most significant transformation of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in its 140-year history, backed by $940 million from the NSW Government. The project delivers a new 15-storey East Tower along with vertical and horizontal expansions and major refurbishments to existing facilities. Key features include an expanded Emergency Department (doubling to 91 spaces), an enhanced Intensive Care Unit (increasing to 74 beds), new state-of-the-art operating theatres, and expanded neonatal, maternity, and paediatric units. The redevelopment also delivers a new rooftop helipad, a new northern arrival zone, and an open garden courtyard.Main works commenced in March 2024 with builder CPB Contractors, and by early 2026 the East Tower had reached Level 5 slab pour. Completion is expected in 2028/29.
Annandale Town Hall Refurbishment
Heritage refurbishment of historic Annandale Town Hall and Community Centre including structural upgrades, accessibility improvements, and enhanced community facilities. Preserving heritage character while modernising for contemporary use.
Bank Street Park (Blackwattle Bay)
A new 1.1-hectare waterfront public park surrounding the southern pylons of the Anzac Bridge. The design includes a waterside promenade, playground, multipurpose court, outdoor fitness station, community amenities, cafe kiosk, dragon boat storage, cycle paths, and enhanced water access. Construction is underway by BESIX Watpac as part of the Blackwattle Bay renewal, uniquely targeting a 50% female workforce participation.
6,334 residents of Annandale (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,612. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 77.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,304, about 83% 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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Annandale boasts a workforce with high levels of education, where the tech industry shows particularly strong representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.2%, according to AreaSearch's compiled regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 6,334 employed residents, with the unemployment rate closely matching the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce engagement is exceptionally high (77.4% relative to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show that a high proportion of 63.5% of workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The major employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training.
The locality exhibits a pronounced concentration in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, construction has a minor footprint, accounting for 5.7% of workers compared to 8.6% across the region. This primarily residential zone seems to present few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of local workers against the resident labor force during the Census. According to AreaSearch's assessment of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, over the 12-month period ending March 2026, the local workforce decreased by 1.6% and the number of employed residents fell by 1.8%, causing the unemployment rate to tick up by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of its labor force, and a slight drop in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Annandale. These forecasts, spanning five-year and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local workforce composition to estimate growth trends. Though national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies widely by industry sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment for Annandale residents should rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted calculation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Annandale (NSW) is $2,683 a week (about $140,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,442 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $78,684 a year against an average of $121,401. The average runs 54% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Annandale earn a median income of $78,684, with an average income of $121,401. This ranks in the highest percentile nationwide, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates suggest figures of approximately $86,804 for the median and $133,930 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show household, family, and personal incomes in Annandale are all highly positioned, falling between the 93rd and 97th percentiles nationally.
Regarding the distribution of income, the weekly bracket of $4000+ is the most common, accounting for 35.1% of residents (3,519 people), in contrast to the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the largest at 30.9%. The high concentration of top-bracket earners (46.7% receiving over $3,000 weekly) indicates substantial economic resources throughout the area. High housing costs take up 18.4% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income in the 91st percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the locality in the 10th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Annandale (NSW) had 3,794 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 23% detached houses and 29% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $570 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. 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 mix of residences in Annandale at the time of the latest Census consisted of 22.8% standalone houses and 77.2% other housing types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types in metropolitan Sydney. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Annandale was slightly below the metropolitan Sydney rate, standing at 26.3%, while the remaining properties were held with a mortgage (31.5%) or rented (42.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $3,467, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $570, compared to metropolitan Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Annandale's mortgage payments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are notably above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Annandale (NSW) counted 3,794 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,010 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 62.7%, consisting of couples with offspring at 28.0%, couples without offspring at 26.3%, and single-parent arrangements at 7.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.3%, with single-occupant homes representing 31.5% and shared households making up 5.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.0% of adults in Annandale (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 37.9% with a bachelor degree and 18.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 9.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 982 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,122 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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Academic credentials in Annandale are substantially higher than wider averages, with 61.0% of residents aged 15 and older holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of qualifications positions the local population well for knowledge-intensive career paths. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 37.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (18.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational education accounts for 19.2% of credentials for those aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (9.8%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 30.0% of the population actively participating in academic programs.
This comprises 9.3% in higher education, 9.0% in primary schooling, and 6.1% enrolled in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Annandale (NSW) reaches 39 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 7,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 transit options shows 39 operational public transport stops in Annandale, consisting of light rail and bus options. These stops are served by 19 separate routes, which combine to support 7,609 passenger journeys weekly. Transport access is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 165 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 61%, followed by walking at 12%, and bus travel at 11%. Car ownership stands at an average of 0.8 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of 63.5% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic circumstances. Transit service frequency averages 1,087 journeys per day across all available routes, which represents roughly 195 weekly journeys at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.3% of residents in Annandale (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 74.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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An evaluation of health indicators demonstrates positive outcomes throughout Annandale, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at roughly 75% of the total population (7,491 people). This is in comparison to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a nationwide average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma were identified as the most frequent medical issues in the area, affecting 9.3% and 7.3% of the population, respectively, while 72.3% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population under 65 years of age shows favorable health metrics. Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.2% of the local population (1,423 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health status among older residents is above average, with nationwide rankings corresponding to the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.3% of Annandale (NSW) residents were born overseas and 14.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.8%) and Australian (21.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Annandale exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 14.5% of residents using a language other than English at home and 27.3% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 36.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage (parents' birthplaces), the three primary backgrounds in Annandale are English at 24.8% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 21.4%, and Irish at 10.4%.
There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other groups, with French heritage overrepresented at 0.8% of Annandale (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian heritage at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Welsh heritage at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Annandale (NSW) is 38. 29.6% 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 38 years in Annandale is comparable to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, Annandale has a larger proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 (14.5%) but a smaller share of young people aged 15 to 24 (11.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 10.0% to 11.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 group has grown from 3.6% to 4.7%. Meanwhile, the cohort aged 5 to 14 has shrunk from 10.8% to 10.0%.
By 2041, Annandale is projected to undergo notable changes in its age profile. Leading these changes, the cohort aged 75 to 84 is expected to grow by 41% (191 people), rising from 471 to 663. This aging shift is clear, as residents aged 65 and older represent 70% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 0 to 4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Annandale (NSW)
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 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) | 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 7 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,487 at the 2021 Census → 10,028 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 (SAL10062). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.