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The median house price in Blakehurst is $2.28m, with units at $955k. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Blakehurst has an estimated 7,096 residents, up from 6,652 at the 2021 Census — a change of 444 people, or 6.7%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. That puts 3,046 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch combining broader ABS updates and post-Census address validations indicate that the suburb of Blakehurst has an estimated population of 7,096 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 444 people (6.7%) compared to the 6,652 people counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this shift by referencing an estimated resident population of 7,066 following the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 95 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With 3,045 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Blakehurst records a density level within the top quartile of nationally monitored locations.
Its 6.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA4 region (6.6%), positioning the locality at the forefront of regional growth. Inward overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, supplying approximately 95.0% of all recent demographic gains. Long-term demographic modelling incorporates SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a base, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 from a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are projected forward across the 2032 to 2041 period. In the suburb of Blakehurst, future population expansion is anticipated to exceed the national median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 1,424 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 19.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Blakehurst over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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 aggregated by AreaSearch reveals that residential construction in Blakehurst averages approximately 14 new dwellings annually, totaling 74 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 12 approved during FY-25 to date. Over those same 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx of 3.4 new residents per dwelling constructed has caused demand to substantially outstrip new supply, elevating buyer competition and placing upward pressure on home values. Residential developers are primarily targeting the luxury sector, with new homes averaging an expected construction cost of $951,000.
Meanwhile, non-residential development remains subdued, with commercial building approvals totaling $1.7 million this financial year. Per capita residential development in Blakehurst is roughly half the rate recorded across Greater Sydney, placing the suburb in the 34th percentile nationally. This restrained pipeline constrains options for prospective purchasers and reinforces demand for existing dwellings, while underscoring the mature urban landscape and potential planning constraints of the area. Recent approvals reflect an evolving product mix, with 43.0% allocated to standalone houses and 57.0% to medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses and apartments. While current local housing stock consists of 86.0% houses, this transition toward denser housing provides more accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors amid a tightening supply of greenfield land. Furthermore, a ratio of around 426 people per approval illustrates the mature nature of the local construction environment. According to the latest quarterly AreaSearch projections, Blakehurst is expected to add 1,394 residents through to 2041. Should residential construction continue at prevailing levels, future dwelling delivery may struggle to satisfy demographic expansion, thereby intensifying market competition and reinforcing strong capital growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Blakehurst
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Blakehurst, worth an estimated $70 million. A further 39 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.9 billion. 4 are already under construction and 17 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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Regional performance and property trends are fundamentally shaped by capital works and strategic urban planning. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 major infrastructure projects poised to influence the locality. Prominent developments include the Allen & George South Hurstville development, Blakehurst Marina & Waterfront Residential Precinct, Shipwrights Bay Residential Development, and the Sydney Metro - Future Sydenham to Hurstville Extension.
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Blakehurst Marina & Waterfront Residential Precinct
A rare waterfront development opportunity on Shipwrights Bay comprising multiple land parcels totalling 2,649 sqm with over 80 metres of water frontage. The site includes an operating leasehold marina with approximately 50 berths, dual slipways, dry dock, restaurant space and boat servicing infrastructure. Zoned R4 High Density Residential with a 2:1 FSR and 21-metre height allowance (STCA), with potential gross floor area exceeding 5,300 sqm. The site was offered to the market via Expressions of Interest closing October 2025, with the expectation of a future developer delivering waterfront residential apartments alongside retained marina berths.
Horizon Hurstville
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom apartments above a mixed-use residential and retail setting. The project is delivered by The One Collection with Masscon involvement and DKO Architecture design, with resident amenities including gym, sauna, meditation deck, games room, social lounge and landscaped courtyards. The precinct includes an operating Woolworths supermarket and the planned St Clair Lane retail laneway. Sales remain active and completion is expected in late 2026.
282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
Landmark Square Precinct (53-75 Forest Road)
Known as the Landmark Square Precinct, this urban renewal project involves the rezoning and redevelopment of a prominent site into a high-density mixed-use hub. The approved planning proposal allows for building heights up to 65 metres (approximately 20 storeys) and includes approximately 254 to 273 residential apartments, a hotel at the corner of Forest Road and Durham Street, and over 3,000 sqm of retail and commercial space. The project aims to establish a unique 'Eastern Bookend' for the Hurstville City Centre.
324-330 Railway Parade Carlton Development
Mixed use development including residential apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space. $8.4 million six-storey mixed-use development featuring 23 units (17 two-bedroom, 6 one-bedroom) plus ground floor commercial space. Located opposite Carlton train station with excellent transport connectivity. Development application approved by local council for comprehensive redevelopment of the site.
Lotus Residence Hurstville
A $120 million luxury residential development by TQM Design & Construct featuring 126 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across two buildings connected by a podium (including one 13-storey tower and lower-rise elements). Includes premium Miele appliances, engineered stone benchtops, Parisi fixtures, private balconies, ground-floor retail/commercial spaces, two levels of basement parking, communal rooftop gardens with BBQ facilities, and Sydney's first resident-only private pet playground with dog park and grooming amenities. Located in the heart of Hurstville CBD, 7 minutes' walk to Hurstville Station and 5 minutes to Westfield Hurstville.
Metro Centre
A mixed-use development on the former Bing Lee site comprising a 14-storey high-rise with 219 residential apartments above ground-floor retail. The site was rezoned to B4 Mixed Use under Hurstville LEP Amendment No.13 (gazetted February 2019), with a maximum building height of 46.5 metres. A Voluntary Planning Agreement with Georges River Council includes a monetary contribution and dedication of land for road widening along the Forest Road frontage. Subsequent modifications (MOD2023/0151 and MOD2024/0156) refined the building footprint, facade, internal layout and unit mix.Construction is expected to commence following final determination of MOD2024/0156.
Serrata
Boutique residential development comprising 32 architecturally-designed one, two and three bedroom apartments inspired by the Banksia Serrata foliage. Features curved building form crafted from natural materials, rooftop entertaining terrace with BBQ facilities, district views, timber flooring, stone kitchens with Smeg appliances, ducted air-conditioning, secure basement parking and storage. Located in a quiet tree-lined residential pocket near Carss Bush Park, Georges River waterways and local amenities.
4,245 residents of Blakehurst are employed, from a labour force of 4,277. Unemployment sits at 0.7%, with participation at 71.5%. 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 5,367, 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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Blakehurst features a highly qualified labor force characterized by strong representation across professional industries, an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 0.7%, and annual employment growth of 2.8% according to statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 4,245 residents are employed. The local unemployment rate sits 3.4% below the 4.1% benchmark for Greater Sydney, while labor force participation stands at 71.5% compared to 68.9% regionally. Census records also indicate that 48.4% of working residents operated from home, though this figure reflects the impact of Covid-19 lockdown measures. Local resident employment is heavily weighted toward construction, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance.
Specialization is particularly notable within rental, hiring & real estate, where the local employment share reaches 1.9 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, public administration & safety accounts for 3.7% of working residents, falling below the regional share of 5.7%. Comparing the count of Census workers against total residents highlights that the suburb functions primarily as a residential enclave with relatively few jobs situated within its borders. SALM and ABS metrics compiled by AreaSearch show that across the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.8% alongside a 2.7% increase in the labor force, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and a labor force increase of 1.9%, accompanied by a marginal drop in unemployment. Future workforce requirements can be assessed using national industry forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26, which project nationwide employment to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral expectations against Blakehurst's occupational base yields projected local employment growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years for illustrative purposes, without incorporating localized demographic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blakehurst is $2,474 a week (about $129,000 a year), with median personal income at $901 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,704 a year against an average of $86,693. The average runs 48% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Blakehurst among the highest in the country. The median taxable income in the suburb of Blakehurst is $58,704 and the average income is $86,693, compared with $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $64,762 for median income and $95,640 for average income. Census data indicates typical weekly household income sits at the 90th percentile at $2,474.
In terms of individual distribution, 29.1% of residents (2,064 individuals) earn in the $4000+ income range, diverging from the broader regional trend where $1,500 - 2,999 is the largest bracket at 30.9%. Overall, 42.3% of earners generate above $3,000/week, highlighting substantial local purchasing power. Although housing costs account for 15.3% of income, disposable earnings remain at the 89th percentile, placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blakehurst had 2,035 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 7% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,208 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, Blakehurst's housing stock was overwhelmingly composed of separate houses at 86.0%, with apartments, townhouses, and other formats accounting for 14.0%, in contrast to Sydney metro where houses comprise 55.9% and other dwellings make up 44.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 46.1%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 39.3% and rented residences represented 14.6%. Housing costs are considerably elevated: median monthly mortgage repayments reached $3,208 and median weekly rent was $600, outstripping the Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470. These metrics are also well above national figures, which record average monthly mortgage payments of $1,863 and weekly rents of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blakehurst counted 2,035 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,171 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 16% 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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 83.3% of all households. This group includes couples with children (48.5%), couples without children (23.6%), and single parent families (9.9%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 16.7%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 15.8% and group households at 1.1%. The average household size stands at 3.1 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.7% of adults in Blakehurst hold a university qualification, including 27.7% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 15.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,686 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,090 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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Higher educational attainment in the community is notably strong, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, surpassing both the NSW benchmark of 32.2% and the national rate of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 27.7%, while postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas represent 7.3% and 1.7% respectively. Vocational qualifications are likewise well established, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical training across certificates (15.6%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in education. This cohort comprises 10.3% attending primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, and 6.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blakehurst reaches 43 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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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Blakehurst is served by a network of 43 bus stops catering to active public transit. Across 10 dedicated routes, these services deliver 1,056 weekly passenger trips. Commuter convenience is high, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 129 meters. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, private vehicular travel remains the primary commuting option at 88%, alongside 7% traveling by train, while vehicle ownership stands above the regional standard at 1.7 per dwelling. In addition, 48.4% of working residents performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, capturing the effects of COVID-19.
Bus transit across the area provides an average frequency of 150 trips per day across the collective network, translating to approximately 24 weekly trips for each designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.8% of residents in Blakehurst report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic condition prevalence, Blakehurst displays favorable health indicators, characterized by low occurrences of standard medical conditions across every demographic cohort. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is exceptionally widespread, encompassing approximately 61% of residents (4,337 people), compared to the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported health conditions locally, diagnosed in 6.1 and 4.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.8% of the local population reported no chronic ailments, exceeding the 74.6% proportion across Greater Sydney. Older residents aged 65 and over constitute 22.3% of the community (1,582 people), above the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%, with seniors exhibiting resilient health metrics that benchmark closely with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.9% of Blakehurst residents were born overseas and 47.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (16.1%) and Greek (15.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Blakehurst, where 33.9% of the population was born abroad and 47.8% communicate in a language other than English within their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 66.6% of the population, well above the 49.2% recorded for Greater Sydney. Ancestral backgrounds in Blakehurst show prominent concentrations of Chinese heritage at 16.1% (compared to 8.4% regionally), Greek ancestry at 15.5% (compared to 1.9% regionally), and Australian heritage at 12.6% (compared to 17.8% regionally). Other distinct cultural groups show notable variances relative to regional shares, including Lebanese at 5.2% (vs 2.6%), Macedonian at 2.9% (vs 0.4%), and Croatian at 1.4% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blakehurst is 43. 25.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic distributions in the suburb of Blakehurst lean heavily toward older generations. Updates to August 2026 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 22.3% of the community compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 21.3% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 43, mirroring the figure from the 2021 Census, which sits 6 years higher than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and exceeds the Australian national median of 38 at the same Census.
Since that count, retiree and elderly cohorts have experienced the most distinct upward movement, expanding from 20.4% to an estimated 22.3%. Projections to 2041 anticipate this senior demographic will lead growth by adding 860 residents (54%) to reach 2,442.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blakehurst
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 95 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,652 at the 2021 Census → 7,096 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 (SAL10402). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.