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The median house price in Balgownie is $1.42m, with units at $950k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Balgownie has an estimated 5,889 residents, up from 5,722 at the 2021 Census — a change of 167 people, or 2.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,596 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 population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Balgownie has an estimated residency of 5,889 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 167 individuals (2.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,722 residents. This shift is derived from a resident headcount of 5,880, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 58 verified new addresses added post-Census. Such population levels translate to a density of 1,595 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Balgownie registered 2.9% growth post-Census, trailing the SA3 region (4.7%) by 1.8 percentage points, indicating competitive local growth. The expansion was largely fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the population increase in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 divisions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth rates across age brackets from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population trends, growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australian localities is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 1,057 individuals by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing a cumulative rise of 17.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
167 new dwellings have been approved in Balgownie over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 5.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, 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, apportioned from statistical areas, shows that the suburb of Balgownie averages approximately 33 dwelling approvals per year, summing to an estimated 167 residences over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 32 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.1 new occupants per year settling for each new dwelling constructed over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, supply and demand appear balanced, ensuring stable conditions. However, this has risen to 3.7 individuals per residence over the past 2 financial years, suggesting heightened demand and a possible shortage of housing.
Newly built properties average $555,000 in value, pointing to developers focusing on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, $9.2 million in commercial building approvals were logged during this financial year, which highlights the residential nature of the suburb. Per capita construction activity in the suburb of Balgownie aligns with the Rest of NSW, reinforcing market balance in step with regional trends, even though building volumes have recently slowed. Recent construction consists of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% medium to high-density dwellings. Focusing on denser housing options yields more attainable purchase points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which consists of 72.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land suitable for subdivision alongside shifting lifestyles and a demand for more varied, economical housing. With roughly 334 residents per approval, the suburb of Balgownie qualifies as a low-density locality. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Balgownie will add 1,048 residents up to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Construction levels are keeping pace with these growth targets, though prospective buyers might face stiffer competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Balgownie
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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 $3.74 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and planning frameworks are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects poised to influence the locality. Notable projects include the Mount Ousley Interchange, Sylvan Ridge, the 68-74 Princes Highway Mixed-Use Development, and the Balgownie Mountain Bike Trail Network, with the details of the most significant works listed below.
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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.
2,947 residents of Balgownie are employed, from a labour force of 3,061. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 62.6%. 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 4,864, 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 suburb of Balgownie maintains a highly qualified workforce, with substantial representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, and a 2.8% expansion in estimated employment over the previous year, according to AreaSearch statistical area compilations. In March 2026, 2,947 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate was 0.3% below the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, and the participation rate was typical (62.6% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census statistics show that a notable 32.6% of workers performed their roles from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated within the fields of healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The local workforce is particularly concentrated in professional & technical fields, at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises employ exactly none of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. The suburb's residential focus means local jobs are limited, as shown by comparing the count of working residents to local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month timeframe saw employment grow by 2.8% alongside a 2.9% expansion of the labor force, which ticked the unemployment rate up by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective local demand in the suburb of Balgownie. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against local employment structures to gauge growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local employment distribution suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Balgownie should grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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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ATO records from postcode-level data for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Balgownie had a median taxpayer income of $58,855 and an average income of $79,105. This represents a very high level nationally, contrasting with Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit around $64,929 for the median and $87,269 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Balgownie around the 55th percentile across Australia.
Income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 range which accounts for 27.5% of residents (1,619 people), mirroring regional trends where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 85.9%, and the area ranks in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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Residential architecture in the suburb of Balgownie at the time of the latest Census consisted of 71.7% standalone houses and 28.3% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing formats), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Balgownie was significantly higher than in Regional NSW at 47.0%, with the remaining properties being paying off a mortgage (30.7%) or rented (22.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,383 was well above the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $450 compared to the Regional NSW average of $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Balgownie exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.
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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Families make up the majority of households at 75.1%, consisting of couples with children at 34.1%, couples without children at 28.0%, and single-parent households at 12.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.9%, with single-person households at 22.3% and group houses making up 2.5%. The median household size of 2.6 residents exceeds the Regional NSW average 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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The educational profile of the suburb of Balgownie is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates (31.3% of residents aged 15+) higher than both the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 regional average of 25.2%, highlighting local educational attainment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational training is also common, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (23.3%). Student participation is high in the suburb of Balgownie, with 28.4% of the population enrolled in education.
This comprises 9.0% attending primary school, 7.2% in secondary education, and 5.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balgownie reaches 53 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 420 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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Public transport connectivity includes 53 active bus stops within the suburb of Balgownie. These stops are served by 22 different routes, delivering 421 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 151 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mainly residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 94%. Households average 1.6 vehicles. A significant 32.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.
Services run at an average frequency of 60 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 7 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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The suburb of Balgownie shows positive health profiles based on mortality statistics and chronic disease tracking by AreaSearch, with low rates of common health conditions in both youth and older groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~3,425 people) covered, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most common conditions reported, affecting 9.1% and 6.9% of residents respectively. However, 69.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.0% of the population (1,236 people), which is below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Seniors in the area enjoy above-average health profiles, with national standings aligning with the broader population trends.
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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The suburb of Balgownie displays above-average cultural diversity, with 20.4% of residents born outside Australia and 16.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 57.3% of the community, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Ancestry records show the three main backgrounds in the suburb of Balgownie are English at 25.1% (below the regional average of 30.5%), Australian at 24.0% (below the regional average of 30.0%), and Italian at 10.0% (significantly above the regional average of 2.1%). Other distinct groups include Welsh ancestry at 0.9% of the population (versus 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 1.3% (versus 0.4% regionally), and Serbian at 0.6% (versus 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balgownie is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.7% 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 in the suburb of Balgownie is 41 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 years but older than the Australian average of 38 years. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 13.6% compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 10.6%. Post-2021 Census adjustments indicate the median age decreased by 1.0 years to 41. Key changes include the 25 to 34 demographic growing from 10.5% to 13.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group increasing from 11.1% to 13.6%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.7% to 11.0%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.1% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest major shifts. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to expand the most, growing by 42% (adding 322 residents to reach 1,094), while the 55 to 64 age group is projected to contract by 75 residents.
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) | 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,722 at the 2021 Census → 5,889 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 (SAL10156). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.