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The median house price in Balgownie is $1.45m, with units at $930k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Balgownie has an estimated 5,852 residents, up from 5,722 at the 2021 Census — a change of 130 people, or 2.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 79% of areas nationally. That puts 1,586 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis by AreaSearch combining regional ABS population releases with newly validated addresses places the resident count for the suburb of Balgownie at approximately 5,852. This represents an addition of 130 people (2.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 5,722 people. This calculation builds upon an estimated resident population of 5,840 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS ERP release of June 2025 alongside 58 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The suburb of Balgownie registers a population density of 1,585 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the benchmark across locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the local 2.3% post-census growth rate sits within 2.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (4.8%), illustrating healthy local expansion. The primary catalyst for demographic gains in the suburb of Balgownie has been overseas migration, which generated roughly 87.0% of net population additions in recent periods. Projections for each SA2 adopted by AreaSearch draw on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 from a 2021 base year. For the years 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates by age group from these sources are applied across all locations. Looking forward, the suburb of Balgownie is projected to experience population expansion tracking above the median for national non-metropolitan areas, expanding by 1,000 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level projections, which indicates an overall rise of 16.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
121 new dwellings have been approved in Balgownie over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Balgownie averages roughly 24 dwellings sanctioned per year, with a total of 121 homes approved over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 34 recorded to date in FY-25. The balance between local demand and new supply has remained orderly, registering an average intake of 1.9 people per year for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). Building activity reflects an orientation toward higher-tier residential development, with expected construction costs averaging $670,000 per dwelling.
In addition, non-residential activity has been limited, with $9.2 million in commercial approvals registered this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the market. Per capita residential construction in Balgownie is roughly half the level recorded across Rest of NSW, though local activity places the locality in the 66th percentile among nationally evaluated markets following a recent pickup in building. This pace remains below the national rate, pointing to established urban conditions and potential land supply constraints. Attached dwellings account for 60.0% of recent residential development pipeline approvals, while detached dwellings represent 40.0%. This shift toward medium-density formats offers attainable price points for first-home purchasers, investors, and downsizers, contrasting with the established built form where houses make up 72.0% of stock. Across the precinct, development yields equate to approximately 192 people per approval, consistent with a low density environment. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Balgownie is forecast to accommodate an additional 988 residents through to 2041. If building approvals continue at prevailing levels, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer demand and driving capital values upward.
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 Balgownie. A further 30 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.53 billion. 6 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 economic and property performance is heavily shaped by surrounding capital works, transport connections, and urban development projects. AreaSearch has tracked 4 significant planning initiatives and infrastructure schemes positioned to influence Balgownie, highlighted by the Mount Ousley Interchange, Sylvan Ridge, the 68-74 Princes Highway Mixed-Use Development, and the Balgownie Mountain Bike Trail Network.
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Sylvan Ridge
Sylvan Ridge is a 22-lot residential land estate at the foot of the Illawarra Escarpment in Balgownie. Developed and built by Realta, the estate offers lots from 595m2 to 7734m2 for custom homes in a private natural setting, with internal roads, drainage, floodway works and retaining walls progressing. Realta states the project is under construction and on track for completion in Q2 2026.
Mount Ousley Interchange
Joint Australian and NSW Government project to replace the existing at-grade M1 Princes Motorway and Mount Ousley Road intersection with a safer grade-separated interchange at the gateway to Wollongong. Works include a heavy vehicle bypass lane, separate southbound off-ramps for light and heavy vehicles, two heavy vehicle safety ramps, bridge structures, signalised intersections, a commuter car park, active transport links, University of Wollongong access improvements and noise walls. Major construction is underway by Fulton Hogan.In April 2026 the first heavy vehicle safety ramp opened to traffic and bridge girder installation was progressing, with completion on track for 2028.
Balgownie Mountain Bike Trail Network
The Balgownie Mountain Bike Trail Network is the second major component of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project, a $13.4 million initiative delivered by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Wollongong City Council. Stage 1 of the wider network (Kembla Mountain Bike Trails, approximately 20 km) officially opened in September 2025. The Balgownie trails are still progressing through final environmental and heritage approvals, with construction expected to commence in 2026 and opening targeted for 2027.When the full network is complete, it will deliver approximately 70 km of sustainable, purpose-built trails catering for all skill levels, from beginner-friendly green and blue trails to technically challenging black runs. Supporting infrastructure includes parking, amenities, wayfinding, and bike cleaning stations.
68-74 Princes Highway Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of existing commercial structures and construction of a four-storey mixed-use shop top housing development at the corner of Princes Highway and Daisy Street, Fairy Meadow. The development comprises 36 residential apartments (13 one-bedroom and 23 two-bedroom units, with a condition to convert at least three units to three-bedroom) and three commercial tenancies on the ground floor. The 2,623 square metre L-shaped site includes basement and ground floor parking, communal open space, landscaping, and stormwater works.The development was approved by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel on 27 August 2024 with conditions including a developer contribution of $133,600, dilapidation reports for adjoining buildings, and amendments to incorporate three-bedroom dwellings.
Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area
The Corrimal Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program enables high-density residential growth within 400m of the station. The flagship project, 'The Works Corrimal' (formerly Corrimal Coke Works), is a masterplanned precinct delivering roughly 850 dwellings and 9ha of parkland. As of 2026, construction is progressing on Stage 1 (179 apartments), while Stage 2A is undergoing assessment for built form variations. The development integrates heritage preservation of historic chimneys and coke ovens with modern apartments and a retail plaza.
Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach
A major redevelopment of the IRT Towradgi Retirement Village site. While a 2025 proposal for an 87-unit seniors living community (Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach) was not approved by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel in April 2026 due to site constraints including flooding, IRT Group is currently exploring alternative development pathways to deliver diverse and accessible housing on the land.
Wollongong Hospital Redevelopment - Equipment Upgrades
The NSW Government invested $21.9 million to upgrade Wollongong Hospital, delivering a new MRI machine and CT scanner housed in a new medical imaging suite within the hospital atrium, closer to the Emergency Department for faster diagnostics. A relocated and expanded Medical Ambulatory Care (MAC) Unit and enlarged Transit Lounge are also now open, improving outpatient flow. Construction of the medical imaging department is now complete. Project manager was Johnstaff, architects were Shersons Architecture (MAC) and Gran Associates (Medical Imaging), with Taylor Construction as builder.A separate $220 million investment for the future expansion of Wollongong Hospital and the Wollongong Health Precinct has been committed by the NSW Government, with early planning and site investigation underway.
Irvine Street Gwynneville Precinct Planning Proposal
Led by Homes NSW, this major urban renewal precinct proposal aims to replace ageing 1950s social housing across approximately 134 lots with up to 1,250 modern dwellings. The scheme features 50% social and affordable housing alongside private market options, building heights of 3 to 6 storeys, and expanded public open space.
2,887 residents of Balgownie are employed, from a labour force of 2,997. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 62.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,856, 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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The local labour market in Balgownie is supported by a qualified resident base and substantial representation across key service industries, registering an unemployment rate of 3.7% and annual employment growth estimated at 2.4% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Employed residents numbered 2,887 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate was 0.4% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, alongside a participation rate in line with the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data indicated that 32.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
Key employment sectors among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The local talent pool shows particular depth in professional & technical fields, where workforce representation stands at 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for no recorded local workers, well below the 5.3% share observed across Regional NSW. Given the difference between the Census working population and resident labour force, the area functions primarily as a dormitory suburb with limited on-site employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM series for the year to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 2.4% while the labour pool grew by 2.5%, leading to a 0.1 percentage points uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.9%, a labour force contraction of 0.4%, and an unemployment increase of 0.5 percentage points. Industry hiring trajectories from Jobs and Skills Australia published in Mar-26 project national workforce gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Balgownie's resident industry composition suggests indicative local job growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on simple industry extrapolation without factoring in localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Balgownie is $1,912 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $812 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,855 a year against an average of $79,105. 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, Balgownie recorded a taxpayer median income of $58,855 and an average income of $79,105, exceeding national benchmarks and outpacing the respective Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated income levels as of March 2026 stand at roughly $64,929 for the median and $87,269 for the average. Census 2021 results place personal, family, and household earnings around the 55th percentile nationally, with 27.5% of earners (1,609 residents) situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket compared to 29.9% regionally.
Non-housing expenditure absorbs 85.9% of earnings, and the locality sits within the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balgownie had 2,131 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 2% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential stock in Balgownie at the latest Census was composed of 71.7% separate houses and 28.3% medium-to-high density formats (including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), representing a higher proportion of multi-unit dwellings than the 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings reported in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership reached 47.0%, substantially above regional norms, while mortgaged properties accounted for 30.7% and rental accommodation made up 22.3%. Financing and renting costs track well above regional levels, with median monthly mortgage payments of $2,383 and median weekly rents of $450 comparing to $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW.
These figures are also elevated against national benchmarks of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balgownie counted 2,131 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The household structure is predominantly family-based, representing 75.1% of all occupied residences. Couples with children constitute 34.1% of households, couples without children make up 28.0%, and single parent families account for 12.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.9%, consisting of single-person households at 22.3% and group shared homes at 2.5%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.6 people, exceeding the Regional NSW norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Balgownie hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 318 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 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 district is particularly strong, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, surpassing both the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 region figure of 25.2%. By credential type, bachelor degrees comprise 20.5%, postgraduate awards represent 7.2%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.6%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (23.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.2%). Student participation is substantial across the area, with 28.4% of residents actively enrolled in an educational institution. This proportion includes 9.0% attending primary school, 7.2% in secondary education, and 5.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balgownie reaches 53 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 400 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. 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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The local transit network in Balgownie comprises 53 operational bus stops, served by 22 designated routes that generate a collective 400 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport infrastructure is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 151 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an established residential community with significant outward commuting, private vehicles remain the dominant travel method at 94%, with households maintaining an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 32.6% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, a metric influenced by prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services run at an overall frequency of 57 trips per day across the network, which equates to an average of roughly 7 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.2% of residents in Balgownie report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 in Balgownie compare favourably to broader benchmarks according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates, showing subdued prevalence across older and younger demographics alongside an extensive private health insurance uptake of approximately 58% of the population (~3,404 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The primary reported health conditions across the community are arthritis, affecting 9.1% of residents, and mental health conditions, noted by 6.9%, while 69.2% of the population reported no chronic ailments, above the 63.3% level recorded in Regional NSW. Favourable health metrics are particularly evident among the under-65 cohort.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.5% of the community (1,258 people), tracking below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with senior health status remaining above average and aligning with national population standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Balgownie is largely Australian-born, at 79.6% of residents, with 16.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.1%) and Australian (24.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Balgownie exhibits above-average multicultural characteristics, with overseas-born individuals making up 20.4% of the population and 16.8% using a non-English language in the home environment. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, encompassing 57.3% of the community compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Balgownie are English at 25.1% (below the regional level of 30.5%), Australian at 24.0% (under the regional share of 30.0%), and Italian at 10.0%, which exceeds the regional average of 2.1% by a wide margin. Several other backgrounds show elevated representation, including Welsh at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 1.3% (against 0.4%), and Serbian at 0.6% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balgownie is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.6% 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 demographic profile of Balgownie aligns closely with Regional NSW, showing a maximum variance of only 1.8 percentage points across the four main age cohorts. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 41, down from 42 at the 2021 Census and 2 years younger than the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 at that Census. The most notable post-census demographic shift occurred in the mature adult and early retiree group (45 - 64), which decreased from 25.8% to an estimated 23.2% of the local population. Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 age bracket is projected to capture the largest share of population growth, expanding by 533 residents (36%) to reach a total of 2,002.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balgownie
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 | Apr 2026 5 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 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,722 at the 2021 Census → 5,852 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 (SAL10156). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.