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The median house price in Austinmer is $2.15m, with units at $1.27m. House values have moved 1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Austinmer has an estimated 2,668 residents, down from 2,725 at the 2021 Census — a change of 57 people, or 2.1%. That puts 794 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 releases for the wider region, alongside recent address records confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Austinmer has a projected residency of approximately 2,668 individuals in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 57 residents (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 2,725 individuals. This shift is calculated from a local population footprint of 2,663, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025 combined with 5 new confirmed residential addresses registered since the Census. Such occupancy levels yield a population density of 794 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across other regions monitored by AreaSearch.
Inbound demographic momentum was primarily driven by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 62.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where such data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 utilizing a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth trajectories across specific age brackets derived from these models are extended to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future expectations suggest local population expansion will track just below the median rate of non-metropolitan regional hubs, with aggregate SA2 projections indicating a climb of 211 individuals by 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 7.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Austinmer over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 building consent statistics from the ABS compiled for this sector shows that the suburb of Austinmer averages approximately 4 newly approved dwellings per year. This equates to 24 residential approvals over the 5 fiscal years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with none registered during FY-26. Amidst recent demographic contraction, this level of building volume has been comparatively sufficient, presenting favorable conditions for prospective purchasers. Additionally, non-residential building approvals reached $398,000 in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Austinmer exhibits minimal building volume, tracking 69.0% below the regional per capita norm.
This restricted supply addition typically bolsters demand and valuations for established properties, despite a recent uptick in building approvals. This pace also lags behind the national average, pointing to the mature state of the local market and potential planning constraints. Recently approved building designs consist of 60.0% standalone houses and 40.0% semi-detached properties or units, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density choices that diversify options across various pricing levels, ranging from traditional family residences to more economical compact spaces. This represents a major shift from the historical housing stock, which is 83.0% detached houses, pointing to a scarcity of greenfield land and adjusting to changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. The ratio of 410 individuals for each approved dwelling reflects a quiet development landscape with low construction activity. Projecting forward, the suburb of Austinmer is anticipated to add 206 citizens by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, additions to the housing stock may not keep up with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and support upward price pressure.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Austinmer, worth an estimated $300 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.78 billion. 11 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project within the area that is expected to have a local impact. Significant projects include the McCauley Lodge Redevelopment, the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot, the Bulli Bypass Feasibility Study, and the Illawarra Rail Resilience Plan, with details of those most relevant provided below.
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Electrify 2515 Community Pilot
The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot is an $11.8 million Australian-first initiative providing subsidies and expert support to 500 households across the 2515 and 2516 postcodes in northern Illawarra, NSW, to replace gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives, install smart energy management devices, and access home battery subsidies. Delivered by Rewiring Australia, Brighte, and Endeavour Energy with $5.4 million in ARENA funding, the project collects real-world data on consumer behaviour, grid impacts, and barriers to electrification to inform nationwide household energy transition policy.Stage one (60 homes) was completed by mid-2025. The main rollout of 440 homes is underway (September 2025 to August 2026). In March 2026, the pilot expanded southward into Bulli (2516 postcode), with more than 100 households now participating across Austinmer, Clifton, Coledale, Scarborough, Thirroul, Wombarra, and Bulli. Research and analysis continues until September 2027.
McCauley Lodge Redevelopment
The McCauley Lodge Redevelopment, approved by the Land and Environment Court in March 2025, involves the transformation of the former McCauley Lodge and Tasman Court sites into a modern seniors living precinct. The project delivers 38 independent living units (ILUs) across two locations: 18 units at 10 Tasman Parade and 20 units at 19-23 Tasman Parade. The development features 2-3 storey residential buildings, basement parking for residents and visitors, a swimming pool, and landscaped communal open spaces designed to foster community interaction.
Thirroul Plaza Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Thirroul Plaza into a mixed-use precinct combining residential apartments, an expanded Coles supermarket, additional retail and community spaces. A previous 82-apartment, six-tower proposal was rejected by the NSW Land and Environment Court in 2022. Developer Thirroul Plaza Developments Pty Ltd has engaged development manager SolidVoid to lead a community-inclusive master planning process. An 829-person Big Ideas Community Survey was completed in 2024 and workshops are underway. In early 2025 the developer lodged an Expression of Interest with the NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) for State Significant Development status; this was deferred pending further information.A revised proposal with fewer apartments than the rejected scheme is expected to be submitted via either the HDA or an alternative planning pathway.
Bulli Hospital Site Redevelopment
Landcom is transforming the former 2.44 hectare Bulli Hospital site into a residential subdivision of approximately 50 homes, including freestanding houses, duplexes, terraces, and above-garage studios. Ten percent of homes are designated as affordable rental housing for low to moderate income households. The development features a new 2500sqm park, native landscaping with tiered rain gardens, stormwater retention basins, and 58 on-street parking spaces within a new internal street. The Southern Regional Planning Panel approved the subdivision DA in June 2025, demolition and remediation finished in early 2026, with earthworks and landscaping progressing.A revised DA for two-stage subdivision delivery was lodged in late 2025 due to boundary complexities.
Bulli Bypass Feasibility Study
Transport for NSW is undertaking a 20 million dollar investigation to extend Memorial Drive and bypass the Bulli town centre. Following extensive community consultation and technical reviews in late 2025, options involving tunnels or routes across the Illawarra Escarpment were excluded due to environmental impacts and terrain complexity. Planning now focuses on northern extension options along the existing transport corridor to improve traffic flow, safety, and network resilience.
Sandon Point Seniors Housing Development
Proposed seniors housing development at Sandon Point, Bulli by Anglicare Sydney. The concept includes a residential aged care facility, independent living units, communal facilities, services, access and car parking to support a retirement village community. The NSW Planning Portal lists SSD-68529462 with current status as SEARs Expired, indicating the most recent SSD process is not currently progressing through active assessment.
The Plaza Woonona Specialist Retail and Recreational Centre
A mixed-use specialist retail and recreational development featuring six individual retail spaces, a gymnasium, a health spa with a 25m swimming pool, and a 0-6 year old childcare centre. The facility includes secure basement parking with allocated spaces for each tenancy and visitor parking, ideally located along the Princes Highway with street access.
Woonona Place
IRT Group's Woonona Place is an approved seniors housing redevelopment of the existing IRT Woonona site. The project will deliver five buildings with 98 independent living units, new basement parking, additions and refurbishment to the Flametree Residential Care Services, a social and wellness centre with hydrotherapy and allied health spaces, a clubhouse, landscaped open spaces and adaptive reuse of the heritage church as a restaurant and community hub.
1,405 residents of Austinmer are employed, from a labour force of 1,444. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 66.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,176, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Austinmer features a highly qualified labor pool with a substantial concentration of white-collar professionals, a low jobless rate of 2.7%, and an annual employment growth estimate of 1.2%, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. In March 2026, 1,405 local residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate sat 1.4% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably elevated, reaching 66.2% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that a substantial 51.5% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects temporary pandemic containment measures.
Local workforce employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area displays a notable concentration in the education & training sector, where the employment proportion is 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a tiny fraction of local employment at 0.4%, compared to 5.3% regionally. The strongly residential character of the locality limits domestic job availability, as shown by comparing the local workplace population against resident workers. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional boundaries, the past 12 months saw job numbers rise by 1.2% alongside a 1.6% expansion of the labor pool, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the active labor force fell by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Five- and ten-year national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer a useful framework for understanding future demand in the suburb of Austinmer. These national guidelines have been mapped against the local workforce profile to model future trends. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, assuming a simple weighted extrapolation based on industry shares without local demographic adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Austinmer is $2,586 a week (about $134,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,080 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,723 a year against an average of $98,209. The average runs 52% 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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Tax data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal earnings in the suburb of Austinmer are exceptionally high by national standards. The median annual taxable income for residents is $64,723, with an average taxable income of $98,209, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income levels are estimated at approximately $71,402 for the median and $108,344 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes all rank highly, placing between the 85th and 92nd percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution shows that 30.6% of residents (816 people) earn more than $4,000 weekly, contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is most common at 29.9%. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with 43.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly, points to substantial financial resources in the area. After accounting for housing costs, households retain 87.4% of their income, indicating high disposable income and placing the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Austinmer had 953 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 8% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,726 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 82.7% standalone houses and 17.3% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, units, or other structures, which is very similar to the Regional NSW breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. The proportion of residents who own their homes outright is high compared to Regional NSW at 45.7%, while the remaining properties are either held with a mortgage (35.3%) or rented (19.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,726, substantially above the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $550, compared to the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Austinmer counted 953 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 17% 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 make up 80.5% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 40.6%, couples without children at 29.6%, and single-parent households at 9.6%. The remaining 19.5% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 17.1% and group households representing 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 persons, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.2% of adults in Austinmer hold a university qualification, including 30.0% with a bachelor degree and 16.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 15.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 229 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,126 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 attainment in the suburb of Austinmer is high compared to regional averages, with 51.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 25.2% in the local SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Undergraduate degrees are the most common qualification at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 26.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 15.5%.
Enrolment rates are high, with 29.7% of the population participating in formal education. Primary school pupils account for 10.0% of residents, secondary students make up 7.8%, and tertiary students comprise 6.4% of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Austinmer reaches 21 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 analysis identifies 21 active transit stops in the suburb of Austinmer, including a combination of train stations and bus stops. These stops accommodate 21 distinct routes, which together provide 1,267 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 215 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, and most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per household. A high proportion of residents, 51.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
The average service frequency across all routes is 181 trips per day, which translates to approximately 60 weekly trips for each transit stop in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in Austinmer report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.1 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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Health indicators show favorable outcomes in the suburb of Austinmer, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which reveals a low incidence of common health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 66% of the population (1,751 people) holding cover, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequently reported health issues among residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 7.2% and 7.1% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 73.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 21.8% of the local population (581 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Austinmer is largely Australian-born, at 82.8% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (25.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Austinmer displays a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 82.8% of residents born in Australia, 93.8% holding citizenship, and 95.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 41.8% of residents. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which is practice by 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. The most common ancestries reported are English at 28.7%, Australian at 25.9%, and Irish at 12.3%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Welsh ancestry accounting for 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Dutch at 1.8% (compared to 1.0%), and Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Austinmer is 42. 21.4% 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 42 years in the suburb of Austinmer is similar to the Regional NSW average of 43 years, but older than the national median of 38 years. The local demographic profile features a high proportion of people aged 45 - 54 years at 12.8%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small at 10.1% compared to Regional NSW. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.2% to 7.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 9.9% to 11.3%, while the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 14.9% to 13.3%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest changes in the local age profile, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to experience the greatest growth at 42%, adding 83 residents to reach a total of 284, while contractions are anticipated in the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Austinmer
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 Apr 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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,725 at the 2021 Census → 2,668 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 (SAL10109). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.