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The median house price in Armidale is $648k, with units at $445k. House values have moved 9.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Armidale has an estimated 24,549 residents, up from 23,967 at the 2021 Census — a change of 582 people, or 2.4%. 636 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 89 people per 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 evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across the wider territory and AreaSearch's post-Census address validations, the suburb of Armidale has an estimated population of approximately 24,549 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 23,967 people counted in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 582 people (2.4%). This trajectory is derived from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 24,436 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS release, alongside 636 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. With a density ratio measuring 89 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Armidale offers substantial living space alongside scope for future expansion.
Throughout the preceding ten years, the suburb of Armidale sustained a resilient 0.2% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the broader SA3 area. Inbound overseas migration formed the core contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 80.0% of all recent population additions. Demographic modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections that establish 2022 as the base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 where coverage is missing. Age cohort growth rates from these combined series are projected forward for all locations across the years 2032 to 2041. Based on expected generational transitions, demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly under the national non-metropolitan median, with the suburb of Armidale projected to add 1,754 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 6.7% over the 16 years.
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601 new dwellings have been approved in Armidale over the past five years, an average of 120 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 132 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 97, broadly in line with 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Armidale has averaged approximately 120 approved dwellings annually, generating an estimated total of 601 residential units across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 97 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an average of only 0.1 people entered the locality for each constructed dwelling, indicating that residential additions are matching or outpacing demand to maintain generous buyer options and accommodate population gains above forecast levels. Newly approved homes register an average expected construction cost of $400,000, consistent with wider regional development trends.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $19.6 million during this financial year, demonstrating steady non-residential development. Residential development in Armidale remains relatively active compared to the Rest of NSW, tracking 26.0% above the per-person regional average over the 5 year period, which sustains ample market options while protecting local property values. Recent construction activity comprises 47.0% detached dwellings alongside 53.0% medium and high-density housing options. This shift toward denser residential formats delivers more accessible price points suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This pattern represents a notable transition away from the established stock of 82.0% houses, reflecting tighter land availability and evolving market preferences for affordability. Recording around 155 people per dwelling approval, the locality retains the typical footprint of a low density area. Long-term forecasts indicate that Armidale is positioned to expand by 1,641 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At prevailing construction volumes, forthcoming housing supply appears well placed to satisfy residential demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and sustaining demographic growth beyond baseline 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 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Armidale, worth an estimated $24.9 billion. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.3 billion. 16 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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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Infrastructure investments, major public works, and planning frameworks play a central role in driving regional performance. A total of 17 key projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having significant relevance to the area, including the Armidale East Mall Revitalisation, the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), the Armidale Retail Precinct Expansion, and the Social Housing Development Initiative - Armidale, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying project register.
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New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ)
EnergyCo is planning the New England REZ network infrastructure to connect solar, wind, and storage projects to the NSW electricity grid via new high-voltage transmission lines, energy hubs, and enabling infrastructure. The project remains in the planning phase with a refined 1km study corridor and a 250m EIS corridor following extensive community consultation. The EIS is expected to be publicly exhibited in the second half of 2026, with a preferred network operator commitment deed anticipated in late 2027 and Stage 1 operations targeted for 2032.
Armidale East Mall Revitalisation
A comprehensive revitalisation project to transform the East Mall section of Beardy Street into a vibrant public space. The project includes flexible shared spaces, improved vehicular and pedestrian access, increased parking from 15 to 36 spaces, new street furniture, improved lighting, WiFi, CCTV, landscaping, outdoor dining opportunities, bicycle parking stations, car/bike charging stations, raised pedestrian intersections, tree plantings, potential public art, and heritage-sensitive design elements. Detailed concept plans were endorsed by Council in May 2024; Council is seeking grant funding for detailed design and construction.
The South Hill Estate
A residential subdivision project in the sought-after South Hill area of Armidale, offering modern residential lots with views over Armidale and surrounding landscape. The development is marketed by Armidale Town and Country Real Estate and provides quality residential opportunities in a desirable location minutes from Armidale CBD.
Armidale Retail Precinct Expansion
Proposed expansion of the Girraween Shopping Centre to include additional retail spaces, supermarket, and community facilities. Current research indicates this project may be inactive or not proceeding as originally planned. The existing centre houses Harvey Norman, Dominos Pizza, BWS, Australia Post agency, and other services.
Social and Affordable Housing Project - Armidale
Armidale Regional Council is progressing a multi-stage social and affordable housing initiative on council-owned land. Following an Expressions of Interest process launched in March 2025, Council has advanced the project by endorsing collaboration opportunities with St Vincent de Paul and Global Sisters to co-design and deliver social and affordable housing with integrated support services and energy-efficient homes. Suitable sites and delivery models are now being refined.
Armidale Regional Local Housing Strategy
The Armidale Regional Local Housing Strategy is a 20-year plan adopted on August 6, 2024, to guide housing delivery across the Armidale region, aiming to enable up to 4400 new dwellings to accommodate an additional 10,000 residents by 2043. It builds on the Local Strategic Planning Statement (Advancing our region: Toward 50,000) and targets increased housing diversity, density, affordability and sustainability aligned with infrastructure and community needs. Council followed up with an EOI process from March 2025 for developing council-owned land for social housing, subsequently endorsing collaboration with St Vincent de Paul and Global Sisters to co-design social and affordable housing with integrated support services.Council has also progressed a partnership with Homes NSW to explore the former Duval High School site, combined with an adjoining council-owned parcel, for up to 150 new homes including affordable and senior housing.
Armidale Hospital Redevelopment
The $60 million Armidale Hospital Redevelopment featured a new four-storey building that significantly expanded healthcare capacity for the New England region. Key additions included a state-of-the-art emergency department, medical inpatient unit, intensive care unit, surgical department with four operating theatres, and a central sterilising department. The project also delivered improved patient accommodation and a dedicated short-stay carpark, supporting over 50,000 residents.
UNE Campus Master Plan 2017-2035
The University of New England Campus Master Plan 2017-2035 aims to unify the Armidale Campus through rejuvenated academic, residential, commercial, and sporting precincts. It focuses on fostering interaction among academics, researchers, and students with digitally dominant e-learning facilities and environmentally sustainable practices. Key features include new service corridors for smart microgrid management, reduction of electricity demand, increase in on-site renewable energy, transport upgrades, landscape infrastructure, and upgrading existing infrastructure. The plan is delivered progressively by UNE's Estate and Built Environment division subject to annual budgetary considerations, and now sits alongside the University's 2026-2035 Strategic Plan, which is also guiding recent capital works such as new clinical nursing laboratories on campus.
13,155 residents of Armidale are employed, from a labour force of 13,764. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Armidale maintains a highly educated labor pool with considerable depth in essential service industries, recording an unemployment rate of 4.4% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the workforce, 13,155 residents are actively employed as of March 2026. The local jobless rate sits 0.3% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, while the local labor force participation rate reaches an elevated 67.3% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data also showed that 26.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors across the local resident base include education & training, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Local specialization is especially pronounced within education & training, which captures a workforce proportion 2.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, the construction industry is relatively minor, engaging only 6.9% of local workers relative to 9.7% in Regional NSW. Although local employers provide considerable work, Census ratios comparing the working resident count to the local population indicate that many workers travel outside the immediate area for their jobs. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures across the 12 months to March 2026, local workforce numbers contracted by 2.1% while total employment fell by 4.0%, causing a 1.9 percentage points increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW witnessed an employment reduction of 0.9%, a labor supply reduction of 0.4%, and an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. Broader hiring prospects can be assessed via national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Across the nation, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations remain substantial. Applying these specific sectoral growth projections to the local industrial distribution indicates that employment in Armidale could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting this represents an unadjusted weighted extrapolation for illustration without local population adjustments.
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Median household income in Armidale is $1,432 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $730 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,389 a year against an average of $60,875. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Armidale registered a median income of $48,389 and an average income of $60,875. These figures sit below nationwide averages and compare with Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $53,383 for median income and $67,157 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings within Armidale placed between the 31st and 34th percentiles.
The primary earnings tier is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 31.2% of residents (7,659 people), mirroring the regional concentration of 29.9%. Residents retain 85.4% of their income after covering housing costs, with the area positioned in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Armidale had 8,785 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 5% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census evaluations show that housing in Armidale consists of 82.0% houses and 18.0% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional NSW records 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 33.1%, trailing the broader Regional NSW benchmark, with 28.0% of properties occupied under a mortgage and 38.9% being rented. Median housing costs remain comparatively affordable, with monthly mortgage repayments at $1,500 and weekly rents at $290, sitting below the Regional NSW medians of $1,733 and $330 respectively. When compared nationally, local mortgage repayments fall well below the Australian average of $1,863, and local rental figures sit substantially lower than the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Armidale counted 8,785 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements in Armidale, making up 62.8% of households. This total includes couples without children at 27.2%, couples with children at 23.1%, and single parent families at 11.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.2%, comprising single-person households at 32.8% and group households at 4.4%. The average household size stands at 2.3 people, which is slightly lower than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.1% of adults in Armidale hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.7% hold a vocational qualification. 16 schools serve the area, with 4,803 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 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 educational attainment in Armidale is exceptionally high, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, outperforming both the SA4 region (19.5%) and the Rest of NSW (21.3%). This concentration of advanced qualifications underpins strong capability in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification level at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 31.0% of people aged 15+ holding technical credentials, broken down into 21.7% in certificates and 9.3% in advanced diplomas. Formal learning engagement is substantial across Armidale, where 38.1% of the population is enrolled in education.
Within this student cohort, 11.3% attend tertiary institutions, 9.8% are in primary school, and 9.5% are enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Armidale reaches 414 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transit networks in Armidale encompass 414 operational stops providing both bus and train connections. A total of 51 distinct routes operate across this network, delivering 1,298 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is strong, with the typical resident residing 164 meters from the nearest transit point. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, daily travel involves outbound commuting, with private motor vehicles accounting for 91% of trips and 6% completed on foot. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 26.2% of residents were recorded working from home in the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Public transport services run at an average rate of 185 trips per day across all available routes, which translates to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.1% of residents in Armidale report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Assessment of health indicators by AreaSearch shows that Armidale encounters noticeable public health pressures, reflecting elevated rates of chronic illness across both younger and older demographics, alongside mortality trends and a relatively subdued private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 51% of the total population (~12,527 people). Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnosed illnesses locally, affecting 8.8% and 9.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the 63.3% figure across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts show higher than average rates of chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 18.8% of the population (4,615 people), compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, with national incidence rankings exceeding the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Armidale is largely Australian-born, at 81.8% of residents, with 13.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (26.9%). 5.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Armidale generally reflect wider regional averages, with 80.9% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 81.8% born within Australia, and 87.0% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 50.3% of the community. The category of Other shows a noticeable local concentration, accounting for 3.5% of residents compared with 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds among residents are English (27.8%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (9.4%). Notable population variations also appear across other cultural heritages: Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 5.8% of the community compared to 4.6% regionally, Scottish ancestry stands at 8.8% against 8.0%, and German ancestry accounts for 3.6% compared to 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Armidale is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.5% 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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Demographic data indicates that Armidale has a noticeably younger population than Regional NSW. Based on AreaSearch calculations for August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 35.4% of local residents, compared to 29.3% across Regional NSW, while seniors and retirees (65+) represent 18.8% against a regional benchmark of 23.3%. The median age is estimated at 35, down from 36 recorded in the 2021 Census and 8 years below the 43 recorded across Regional NSW at that time. Adults aged 25 - 44 expanded from 24.6% at the Census to an estimated 27.1% of the population.
Looking forward to 2041, young to middle aged adults will see the most substantial increase, rising by 1,457 residents (22%) to 8,110, while young retiree and middle aged groups are forecast to contract alongside children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Armidale
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 17 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 636 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,967 at the 2021 Census → 24,549 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 (SAL10086). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.