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The median house price in Bellambi is $1.28m, with units at $656k. House values have moved 2.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Bellambi has an estimated 4,445 residents, up from 4,039 at the 2021 Census — a change of 406 people, or 10.1%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 61.0% of that increase. That puts 1,941 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population updates and validated post-Census address additions, the suburb of Bellambi has an estimated population of approximately 4,445 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 406 people (10.1%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,039 people. AreaSearch established this figure by examining the ABS ERP release from June 2025 (indicating 4,425 residents) alongside 77 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 1,941 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national benchmark across locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the broader SA3 area (4.8%) and the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Bellambi emerged as a regional growth leader with its 10.1% increase since the 2021 census. Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, driving roughly 61.0% of recent population additions. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) across SA2 areas, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases (utilizing 2021 as a base year) where necessary. Age-specific growth trends derived from these sources are projected forward for all locations between 2032 and 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2-level figures, demographic patterns point toward growth in the lower quartile of national regional areas, with the suburb of Bellambi anticipated to add 136 persons by 2041, representing a 2.6% total rise over the 16 years.
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140 new dwellings have been approved in Bellambi over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 21% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 153, 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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AreaSearch's analysis of ABS building approvals across statistical boundaries indicates that Bellambi has averaged approximately 28 approved dwellings annually, amounting to around 140 residences over the last 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 153 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 1.7 incoming residents per new dwelling per annum indicated a well-matched supply-demand dynamic and stable conditions; this ratio has adjusted to 1.1 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years, reflecting an even healthier balance. With construction costs averaging $628,000 per new residence, developers are concentrating on higher-end, premium residential offerings.
Furthermore, non-residential activity has seen $1.2 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, reinforcing the predominantly domestic character of local building. On a per-capita basis, building approvals for new residential dwellings in Bellambi are 69.0% higher than in Rest of NSW, creating a wide array of options for prospective buyers and pointing to elevated developer confidence well above nationwide norms. Recent construction permits are heavily weighted toward medium and high-density housing at 79.0%, with standalone houses comprising the remaining 21.0%. This tilt toward denser living options provides accessible price points suitable for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It contrasts sharply with the existing residential stock (where separate houses make up 51.0%), signaling diminishing land for greenfield building, shifting buyer preferences, and an appetite for diverse, cost-effective dwelling types. Featuring around 45 people per approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of an expanding area. Projections indicate that Bellambi will expand by 116 residents through to 2041 from the latest AreaSearch quarterly benchmark. In light of ongoing building trends, the delivery of new residential supply appears well positioned to absorb local housing demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bellambi, worth an estimated $10 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.81 billion. 11 are already under construction and 23 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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Strategic urban planning, major infrastructure initiatives, and public investments play a transformative role in regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 9 significant local projects positioned to influence the surrounding district. Key developments feature the Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, The Works Corrimal, 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses, and the Murray Road Shared Path and Corrimal Station Connections, with detailed summaries outlined below.
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Bellambi Estate Renewal Project
A long-term urban renewal led by Homes NSW to transform the Bellambi social housing estate into a modern community. The project proposes delivering up to 2,500 new social, affordable, and market homes, with at least 30 percent dedicated to social housing. Key features include building heights ranging from 3 to 6 storeys, a new local center with retail and services, a public plaza, improved streetscapes, and upgraded community open spaces. The project aims for a 30 percent tree canopy cover and is currently in the assessment phase following public exhibition of the rezoning proposal in early 2026.
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.
79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses
Three three-bedroom townhouses on an 804 sqm residential infill site in East Corrimal. Planning approval has been issued and the project was in its final funding/completion phase as of December 2024, with the developer planning to sell the completed dwellings.
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.
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.
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.
Murray Road Shared Path and Corrimal Station Connections
Wollongong City Council and Transport for NSW are progressing detailed designs for safer walking and cycling connections around Corrimal Train Station and East Corrimal shops. The works include a 2.5m wide shared path on Murray Road from Corrimal Station to Cawley Street and on Duff Parade between Railway Street and Murray Road, four raised pedestrian crossings, pedestrian refuge crossings, splitter island upgrades at the Murray Road and Pioneer Road roundabout, a proposed high pedestrian activity zone, kerb and gutter works, lighting, signage, line marking and tree replacement.Final community feedback is being sought before design finalisation, with construction planned during the 2026/2027 financial year.
The Works Corrimal
A 600 million dollar urban renewal of the 18-hectare former Corrimal Coke Works site. The master-planned community is set to deliver approximately 850 dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, across several character zones. The project features a heritage precinct preserving the iconic 1912 brick chimney, a village green, and over nine hectares of public open space including a rehabilitated riparian corridor. Stage 1, comprising 181 apartments, is currently under construction by Growthbuilt with completion targeted for mid-2027.The development is aiming for a 5-Star Green Star rating and incorporates extensive sustainable landscaping.
1,918 residents of Bellambi are employed, from a labour force of 2,115. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 57.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,685, 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 workforce exhibits solid technical capability and strong representation in key public sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.3% and year-on-year employment growth estimated at 4.2% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,918, while the local jobless rate sits 5.2% higher than the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, indicating potential for labor market tightening. Labor force participation stands at 57.4%, trailing Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census figures recorded 26.5% of working locals operating from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction constitute the leading industry sectors employing local residents.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in education & training, where local employment concentration is 1.3 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, primary production is notably limited, with agriculture, forestry & fishing engaging only 0.5% of Bellambi's labor force relative to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison between Census working population counts and resident worker numbers highlights that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few jobs within its own borders. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, employment levels rose by 4.2% and the labour force grew by 3.9% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.4 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decline in employment and a 0.4% decline in the labour force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional insight into potential future demand within Bellambi. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bellambi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bellambi is $1,183 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $611 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,384 a year against an average of $56,139. 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's review of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Bellambi track below national averages, showing a median income of $44,384 and an average income of $56,139. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 places modeled figures at approximately $48,964 for median income and $61,933 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned personal, family, and household earnings in Bellambi between the 12th and 13th percentiles nationally.
Regarding distribution, the single largest bracket is the $400 - 799 weekly range, accounting for 27.1% (1,204 residents), whereas the regional profile is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. With just 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, local affordability sits at the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bellambi had 1,621 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 10% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $252 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 38.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing mix in Bellambi was divided between separate houses at 51.4% and semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling formats at 48.6%, contrasting with Regional NSW where houses accounted for 82.6% and other formats 17.4%. Outright property ownership in Bellambi trailed the broader region at 20.3%, with 25.1% of homes held under a mortgage and 54.7% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $1,950, surpassing the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $252, well below the regional figure of $330.
In the national context, local mortgage servicing costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain considerably lower than the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bellambi counted 1,621 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,784 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the prevailing living arrangement, representing 63.4% of all local households; this includes couples with children at 21.2%, single parent households at 20.4%, and couples without children at 20.1%. The balance of 36.6% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person residences at 33.4% and group dwellings at 3.2%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, slightly below the 2.4 person average seen in Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.3% of adults in Bellambi hold a university qualification, including 13.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,373 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 941 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment presents a key development area locally, with university-level qualifications held by 19.3% of the community compared to 33.6% across the wider SA3 area, outlining clear targets for education policy. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share of higher education at 13.2%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 4.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Meanwhile, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (29.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.2%). A significant 30.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort is distributed across primary schooling (10.1%), secondary institutions (8.8%), and higher education or tertiary programs (4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bellambi reaches 28 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Bellambi's public transport network incorporates 28 transit stops across train and bus modes, connected by 45 separate routes that deliver 1,779 passenger services each week. Proximity to transit is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 137 meters. Because the locality functions primarily as a residential area, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys. Vehicle availability averages 1.0 per household, below regional figures. A notable 26.5% of working residents recorded working from home during the 2021 Census, which was subject to COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, total scheduled operations average 254 trips daily, translating to roughly 63 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.6% of residents in Bellambi report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics indicate notable health challenges in Bellambi across both older and younger demographics, while private health insurance coverage is subdued at roughly 49% of all residents (~2,186 people). This rate falls below the Regional NSW proportion of 51.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the area's two most widespread health concerns, reported by 11.6 and 10.2% of locals, respectively, while 60.6% of residents reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are notably prevalent among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 19.0% of the community (844 people), tracking below the 23.3% share across Regional NSW, with older resident health metrics generally aligning with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bellambi is largely Australian-born, at 79.9% of residents, with 11.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (27.2%). 6.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bellambi's demographic makeup broadly mirrors wider regional benchmarks in terms of diversity, with Australian citizens comprising 86.4% of the populace, 79.9% born in Australia, and 88.4% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group, claimed by 49.1% of residents. The most notable statistical variation is seen in the Islamic community, which accounts for 2.5% of locals relative to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading identified ancestries in Bellambi are English (28.7%), Australian (27.2%), and Other backgrounds (7.8%). Certain backgrounds show elevated local representation relative to the broader region, including Australian Aboriginal residents at 6.0% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Welsh heritage at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Spanish lineage at 0.6% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bellambi is 38. 28.1% 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 age structure in Bellambi shows a lower concentration of older demographics compared to Regional NSW. As of August 2026 estimates, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 28.4% of the population (versus 23.5% regionally), whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise 19.0% (against 23.3% regionally). This yields an estimated median age of 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 5 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. The 45 - 64 age group has reduced its share since the Census, moving from 25.5% to an estimated 22.9%.
Looking forward to 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the strongest growth, adding 165 residents (13%) to reach 1,427, while declines are projected across the 45 - 64 group, younger adults, and children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bellambi
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 2 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 77 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,039 at the 2021 Census → 4,445 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 (SAL10264). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.