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The median house price in Berowra is $1.70m, with units at $1.30m. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Berowra has an estimated 4,681 residents, down from 4,762 at the 2021 Census — a change of 81 people, or 1.7%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 564 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Berowra has a population projected at approximately 4,681 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 81 individuals (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,762 people. This shift is calculated from a local population of 4,678, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) plus 7 verified new addresses registered after the Census date.
Such a population size translates to a density of 564 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial room per inhabitant and potential capacity for subsequent expansion. Regional population expansion was driven chiefly by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for approximately 63.0% of total population additions in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 territories are missing from these records, AreaSearch employs SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Anticipated growth figures by age bracket from these datasets are applied to all locations for the timeframe spanning 2032 to 2041. Considering forward-looking demographic movements, low-tier growth relative to other analyzed statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Berowra expected to add 125 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 2.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
60 new dwellings have been approved in Berowra over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval numbers allocated from regional datasets, the suburb of Berowra averages roughly 12 development-approved dwellings each year, amounting to an estimated 60 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 1 approvals have been documented. Since the local area has seen its population shrink, the level of construction has been relatively sufficient, representing a benefit for purchasers, and new residences carry a mean building cost of $490,000, indicating that builders are focusing on premium buyers with upscale properties. Additionally, there are $3.2 million in commercial approvals recorded for the current financial year, which highlights the residential character of the neighborhood.
Relative to Greater Sydney, construction volumes per capita in the suburb of Berowra remain closely aligned, maintaining housing market balance in accordance with metropolitan trends. This rate sits below the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential planning limits. At the same time, recent residential construction has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the low density layout of the neighborhood through a focus on standalone homes that draw buyers looking for space. The ratio of 446 people for every single home approval points to a quiet, low-scale building environment. Looking forward, the suburb of Berowra is projected to add 122 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. With ongoing construction volumes, incoming residential supply is poised to easily satisfy local demand, yielding favorable purchasing conditions and potentially driving population figures beyond current forecasts.
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 31 current infrastructure and development projects close to Berowra, worth an estimated $36.8 billion. 5 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major drivers of regional property demand. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on this local area. Prominent regional initiatives include the Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades, the Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026, the NSW Government Low and Mid-Rise Housing Reforms (Northern Beaches), and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, with the following records detailing the most relevant items.
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Berowra Valley National Park Northern Extension
Addition of about 120 hectares of bushland to the northern end of Berowra Valley National Park adjoining Mount Colah. The extension secures long term protection of endangered ecological communities and habitat, strengthens bushland corridors in the Berowra Creek catchment and improves local walking and recreation opportunities for nearby suburbs.
Arlington Heights Estate
Boutique land release of 26 large residential lots in an elevated bushland setting on the northern edge of Mount Colah, completed in 2023-2024.
Mount Colah Station Upgrade
The Mount Colah Station Upgrade has delivered a new accessible footbridge with three lifts, upgraded station entries, improved paths of travel and platform resurfacing, replacing the former footbridge and removing many stairs. The project added a new family accessible toilet and ambulant toilet, upgraded power and services, and improved wayfinding signage, lighting, security and other station systems. Design and construction were delivered for Sydney Trains between March 2022 and August 2024 as part of broader accessibility improvements on the Main North rail line.
Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Corridor Upgrades
A multi-component program upgrading the intercity rail corridors linking Newcastle-Central Coast-Sydney and the Illawarra-Wollongong-Sydney. The Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP, formerly More Trains More Services) delivered a new October 2024 timetable integrating Sydney Metro and added 800+ weekly services. The Mariyung intercity fleet (610 double-deck cars) entered service on the Central Coast and Newcastle Line in December 2024, with full 10-car services and V-set retirement completed by June 2025; the Blue Mountains Line commenced October 2025 and the South Coast Line commenced April 2026.Supporting rail infrastructure upgrades include platform extensions, signalling, power and overhead wiring works. Separately, the Federal High Speed Rail Authority is advancing the dedicated Sydney-Newcastle High Speed Rail Line 1, backed by $659.6 million in 2025-26 development funding to make the project construction-ready, with a business case released February 2026 estimating $31 billion in corridor construction costs and $55 billion total including rolling stock and manufacturing facilities.
Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional parkland. The project is being delivered in stages, with the Crusher Plant Precinct, Southern Lookout, and Heritage Steps opening in March 2026. Current works focus on the Old Mans Valley Field of Play, featuring a multi-purpose sporting field, bike pump and jump tracks, and new community facilities to support the growing population near the Hornsby Town Centre.
M1 Pacific Motorway Northbound Capacity (Wahroonga To Mount Colah)
Addressing extreme congestion on M1 Pacific Motorway between North Connex portal and Mt Colah to improve traffic flow for over 90,000 daily vehicle movements.
Linea Apartments (94-98 George Street)
DA-approved mixed-use project within Hornsby town centre: demolition of existing structures and construction of a 13-14 storey building comprising approx. 76 residential units above three levels of commercial floorspace, with recent Section 4.55 modifications lodged in 2025.
Hornsby Park
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional bush parkland in Sydney's upper north shore. The first stage opened to the public in late March 2026, comprising the Crusher Plant Precinct (lawns, picnic shelters, electric BBQs, accessible toilets, free parking), the Southern Lookout providing fully accessible sweeping views into the volcanic quarry void, and the upgraded Heritage Steps linking the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre down into the precinct. Construction continues in stages, with future works including the Quarry Loop walking and cycling track, additional scenic lookouts, a bike jump and pump track, and the Old Mans Valley field of play.Longer term masterplan elements feature a freshwater quarry lake, wetlands cascade, lakeside amenities and an accessible lift to the quarry base. The masterplan was designed by Clouston Associates with Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 has been supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund.
2,561 residents of Berowra are employed, from a labour force of 2,667. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 70.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,563, about 76% 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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A highly qualified labor force resides in the suburb of Berowra, with the technology field showing exceptionally high representation, alongside a jobless rate of just 4.0% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 0.9% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch regional data compilations. As of March 2026, 2,561 residents are employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.2% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor participation matching closely with the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 52.7% of employed residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic lockdowns must be taken into account.
The main employment fields for working residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The suburb of Berowra exhibits clear employment specialization in education & training, which holds a jobs share that is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing supports only 2.6% of the workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 5.3%. The community appears to possess a shortage of local jobs, as seen when comparing the Census working population against the total number of employed residents. Analyses of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across wider geographic boundaries by AreaSearch show that over the 12-month span, the number of employed individuals rose by 0.9% while the workforce expanded by 0.7%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the overall labor force grew by 1.9%, and the jobless rate fell by a slim margin. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective employment needs for the suburb of Berowra. These estimates, looking five and ten years ahead, are matched against local industry patterns to project local demand. Though national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against local employment distributions indicates that jobs among residents of the suburb of Berowra should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and excludes local population changes.
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Median household income in Berowra is $2,781 a week (about $145,000 a year), with median personal income at $998 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,323 a year against an average of $84,222. 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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According to recent ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Berowra possesses an exceptionally high income bracket relative to national standards. Taxpayers in the suburb of Berowra have a median income of $62,323 and an average income of $84,222, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $68,755 for the median and $92,914 for the average as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household earnings are positioned in the 94th percentile, translating to $2,781 weekly.
Income distribution shows the largest cohort is the 28.5% of residents (1,334 people) earning more than $4000 weekly, which contrasts with regional patterns where 30.9% of the population falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 range. High-income earners represent a major portion of the community, with 46.3% earning in excess of $3,000 weekly, pointing to robust local purchasing capacity. Housing costs consume 13.5% of household earnings, and high income levels place local households in the 95th percentile for disposable income, with a SEIFA income metric positioning the neighborhood in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Berowra had 1,562 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. 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 mix of housing in the suburb of Berowra at the most recent Census consisted of 94.6% detached houses and 5.5% alternative dwelling types including semi-detached houses, townhouses, and apartments, compared to Sydney metro averages of 55.9% and 44.1% respectively. The proportion of home ownership in the suburb of Berowra stood far above the Sydney metro average at 38.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (48.9%) or rented (12.4%). Median mortgage payments locally were significantly higher than the Sydney metro median at $2,700 monthly, and the median weekly rent was registered at $580, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage outlays in the suburb of Berowra are far above the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Berowra counted 1,562 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 85.5%, consisting of couples with children at 50.1%, couples without children at 25.6%, and single parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 14.5% of the community, with single-person households at 13.6% and shared group households accounting for 0.8%. The average household occupancy is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney metropolitan average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.1% of adults in Berowra hold a university qualification, including 25.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 21.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 346 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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 local community experiences lower tertiary attainment rates, with university graduates making up 38.1% of the population compared to the SA4 regional benchmark of 57.1%. This pattern presents both a local challenge and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ holding practical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificate-level courses at 21.4%. Enrollment rates in educational institutions are high, with 31.8% of local residents participating in study.
This includes 10.7% attending primary schools, 9.8% in high schools, and 5.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Berowra reaches 45 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks include 45 active transport stops within the suburb of Berowra, providing a combination of rail and bus options. These locations are served by 21 separate routes, which provide a total of 1,556 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is classified as excellent, with typical residences positioned 174 meters from the nearest transit stop. Being a residential enclave, the majority of working residents travel out of the area, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode at 84%, while 11% utilize trains. Household car ownership stands at an average of 1.7 vehicles per home, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of 52.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be a reflection of pandemic-related restrictions. Transit service schedules average 222 departures daily across all available routes, which represents approximately 34 weekly journeys for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.9% of residents in Berowra report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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Assessments of local health data indicate positive wellness outcomes throughout the suburb of Berowra, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and long-term health issues. The occurrence of major chronic diseases remains low for the population overall, aligning closely with national averages among older, vulnerable cohorts, while the proportion of residents holding private health insurance is exceptionally elevated, covering approximately 60% of the total population (2,816 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical issues reported locally, impacting 8.1 and 7.5% of residents, while 70.9% of the population reported no chronic conditions whatsoever, compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
The working-age population exhibits high levels of wellness with low occurrences of long-term illness. Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 16.9% of the community (791 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Wellness trends among older residents are positive, though they sit lower nationally relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.0% of Berowra residents were born overseas and 14.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Berowra displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most regional property markets, with 14.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 27.0% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 53.4% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of the local population, matching the 0.8% figure recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding family backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Berowra are English at 30.0% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 25.7% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Other at 8.5% of the population, which is lower than the regional average of 16.0%.
There are also variations in other backgrounds: Hungarian background is represented at 0.5% in the suburb of Berowra (compared to 0.3% regionally), New Zealand background at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%), and French background at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Berowra is 41. 21.8% 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 Berowra is 41 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and older than the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan benchmarks, the 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 13.8% locally, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 6.6%. Since the 2021 Census, residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 5.3% to 7.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 13.4% to 15.2%, while children aged 5 to 14 dropped from 15.5% to 14.3%.
Demographic projections indicate the age structure of the suburb of Berowra will shift by 2041. The 85+ bracket is expected to grow fastest at 165%, adding 131 residents to reach 211. This aging trend persists with residents aged 65 and older representing 92% of all projected population additions. Conversely, declines are expected in the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Berowra
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,762 at the 2021 Census → 4,681 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 (SAL10308). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.