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The median house price in Bomaderry is $788k, with units at $575k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Bomaderry has an estimated 6,778 residents, up from 6,738 at the 2021 Census. That puts 910 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Bomaderry is estimated to be approximately 6,778, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases and new address validations. This represents a gain of 40 people (0.6%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,738 people. This figure is derived from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,771 following the June 2025 ABS ERP release, alongside 91 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 909 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks across AreaSearch locations.
While the SA4 region expanded by 3.1%, the suburb of Bomaderry recorded 0.6% growth, keeping it within 2.5 percentage points of regional benchmarks and showing sound baseline expansion. Net overseas migration was the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 64.0% of recent population gains. Demographic projections utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (2022 base year), supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (2021 base year), with age-cohort growth rates projected from 2032 to 2041. Over the 16 years running to 2041, the suburb of Bomaderry is projected to add 714 persons according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 10.4%. This anticipated growth trajectory sits slightly underneath the median recorded for regional, non-metropolitan areas nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Bomaderry over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, ABS building approval data examined by AreaSearch indicates that Bomaderry recorded roughly 8 residential approvals annually, yielding approximately 40 homes in total. Across FY-25 to date, 33 approvals have been logged. Amid recent population contraction, this influx of housing supply has maintained balance with local buyer demand, with new dwellings being constructed at an average value of $468,000. On the non-residential front, commercial approvals have reached $9.2 million this financial year, reflecting modest commercial development activity. Per capita residential development in Bomaderry trails regional levels considerably, sitting 69.0% below the Rest of NSW benchmark as well as lagging the nationwide average, which highlights the locality's established footprint and possible planning constraints.
While this constrained supply pipeline historically underpins established property values, construction rates have picked up recently. Of recent residential builds, detached houses account for 47.0% whereas medium and high-density housing makes up 53.0%. This pivot toward denser living options provides accessible price brackets for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors, marking a clear departure from the standing stock (where houses currently comprise 79.0%). Such shifts underscore shrinking greenfield land supply, evolving household preferences, and the demand for varied, budget-friendly accommodation. Overall, recording roughly 211 people per dwelling approval characterizes the community as a low density area. Latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch indicate that Bomaderry is set to expand by 707 residents through to 2041. Should building delivery persist at current levels, residential additions might fall short of population requirements, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on property prices.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bomaderry, worth an estimated $2.8 billion. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.42 billion. 10 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and property performance is heavily shaped by town planning initiatives and civic infrastructure works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 key projects positioned to influence the surrounding community. Prominent developments include The Yards, Bomaderry, the Bomaderry High School Upgrade, Landcom Bomaderry Build-to-Rent Apartments, along with SCaRP - Bomaderry Sporting Complex Redevelopment, with primary undertakings outlined below.
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Bomaderry High School Upgrade
Major upgrade of Bomaderry High School including a new building with administration facilities and Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) workshops and classrooms, an upgrade of the existing kitchen to VET standard, and refurbishment of 46 existing classrooms and staffrooms. Two buildings have already been refurbished including new lifts for accessibility, and the new TAS building opened in Term 4 2025, three months ahead of schedule. Remaining works include the VET kitchen, internal refurbishment of Building A, sports field remediation, and entry gate upgrades.
SCaRP - Bomaderry Sporting Complex Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Bomaderry Sporting Complex as the northern section of the Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) Master Plan. The project delivers upgraded sporting grounds, amenities, and community recreation infrastructure funded by Shoalhaven City Council and government grants.
The Yards, Bomaderry
The Yards is a mixed-use master-planned community on an 8.2-hectare site at 25 Moss Vale Road, Bomaderry, led by Southern Cross Community Housing in partnership with EG Funds Management. The State Significant Development (SSD-69257218) proposes 196 dwellings including attached dwellings, six residential flat buildings, shop-top housing, and a boarding house, with a focus on affordable and social housing. A central Village High Street will feature a medical centre, childcare centre, and retail and commercial tenancies.The project is currently under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following a public exhibition period, with submissions received from council, government agencies, and community members.
Landcom Bomaderry Build-to-Rent Apartments
60 build-to-rent apartments across two-to-three storey buildings, including 12 affordable rental units (20 percent) for essential workers and those on low to moderate incomes. Developed by Landcom and built by Zauner Construction. Features sustainable design and acoustic treatments. Construction is currently underway with structural works progressing, and resident move-ins expected in late 2026.
Moss Vale Road North Urban Release Area (Badagarang)
A 266-hectare master planned community in the new suburb of Badagarang, designed to deliver between 2,000 and 2,500 new homes. The project features a local shopping centre, diverse housing types ranging from 300sqm to 1,000sqm lots, and a network of open spaces including 'Runway Street Park'. Infrastructure works include new wastewater systems, a water reservoir at Cambewarra, and the Far North Collector Road. Detailed planning via Shoalhaven DCP 2014 Chapter NB4 was finalized in late 2025, with early-stage infrastructure and residential delivery extending through 2035-2041.
Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital Redevelopment
The Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital Redevelopment is a $440 million health project delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder John Holland. Located at 2 Scenic Drive in Nowra, the project delivers a seven-storey Acute Services Building with an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, cardiology suites, and the hospital's first MRI machine. Main construction is reaching completion in 2026.
Woolworths Bomaderry Shopping Centre
4,200sqm Woolworths and BWS supported by gym, medical centre, pharmacy and specialty tenants. Constructed in 2020 by Fabcot, sold for $40 million in 2023 at 5.43% yield.
Nowra Riverfront Precinct
A major urban rejuvenation initiative for 6.1 hectares of land along the Shoalhaven River, encompassing the Nowra Riverfront Precinct (3.4 ha state-led rezoning between Bridge Road, Hyam Street and Scenic Drive) and the adjacent Mandalay Sub-Precinct (2.7 ha, led by Homes NSW). Combined, the two rezoning proposals would unlock about 914 new homes, including roughly 100 social and affordable dwellings on Homes NSW-owned land and key worker housing for the upgraded Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital. New building heights of 20 to 44 metres (5 to 12 storeys) are proposed for the Riverfront sub-precincts and 3 to 6 storeys for Mandalay.The project also enables boatsheds along Scenic Drive, new riverfront cafes and restaurants, and improved pedestrian links between the Nowra CBD and the Shoalhaven River. Both rezoning proposals were on public exhibition from 19 November to 17 December 2025 and feedback is now being reviewed before a final proposal is sent to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. A complementary Open Space Master Plan is progressing in parallel, with a Principal Design Consultant to be engaged in May 2026 to prepare detailed designs.
2,692 residents of Bomaderry are employed, from a labour force of 2,841. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 49.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,564, about 82% 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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Bomaderry maintains an even distribution of blue-collar and white-collar workers alongside robust representation in essential public services, showing a 5.2% unemployment rate according to AreaSearch's statistical analysis. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,692. The local jobless rate exceeds Regional NSW (4.1%) by 1.1%, while the labour force participation rate of 49.4% trails the broader Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Furthermore, Census findings recorded a modest 9.9% of workers operating from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 lockdown measures. Local workforce engagement is heavily centered around health care & social assistance, retail trade, as well as accommodation & food.
In particular, health care & social assistance displays substantial local concentration, with an employment footprint 1.2 times that of the broader region. Conversely, primary industries such as agriculture, forestry & fishing represent merely 1.5% of Bomaderry's employed residents, compared against 5.3% in Regional NSW. Contrasting Census working populations against resident numbers indicates that this predominantly residential locality generates limited employment within its own borders. Examining SALM and ABS figures aggregated by AreaSearch across the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows local labour supply rose by 0.4% while total employment fell by 2.2%, driving a 2.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW witnessed a 0.9% decrease in employment alongside a 0.4% drop in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry projections provide context for prospective demand. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral expectations across Bomaderry's specific workforce composition implies local jobs could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (serving as an illustrative baseline without incorporating localized demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bomaderry is $1,119 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $612 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,514 a year against an average of $52,065. 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 postcode figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Bomaderry earned a median income of $42,514 and an average income of $52,065, falling short of the Regional NSW equivalents of $52,390 and $65,215, respectively, as well as national benchmarks. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 income levels are modeled at roughly $46,901 (median) and $57,438 (average). Based on the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all placed between the 8th and 13th percentiles nationally.
A substantial 29.1% share of residents (1,972 individuals) occupies the $800 - 1,499 weekly income bracket, contrasting with the wider area where 29.9% sit within the $1,500 - 2,999 band. Housing costs exert considerable strain locally, leaving only 81.6% of income uncommitted and placing the area in the 8th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bomaderry had 2,818 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 4% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,584 a month. Rent absorbs 27.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.7%. 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, residential stock in Bomaderry comprised 78.6% standalone houses and 21.4% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 38.2% of homes, matching the Regional NSW rate, while 26.5% were held with a mortgage and 35.3% were tenant-occupied. Monthly mortgage payments had a median of $1,584 and weekly median rent was $310, both below Regional NSW metrics ($1,733 and $330). On a nationwide scale, local housing expenses remain significantly more affordable than the Australian median mortgage of $1,863 and median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bomaderry counted 2,818 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 62.4%, consisting of couples without children (28.1%), couples with children (18.8%), and single parent families (14.1%). The remaining 37.6% comprises non-family dwellings, driven primarily by single-person households at 33.9% alongside group households at 3.8%. Overall, the median household size stands at 2.2 people, tracking lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.0% of adults in Bomaderry hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,315 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 976 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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Attainment levels across the locality show marked contrasts with state benchmarks, as higher education qualifications stand at 16.0% compared to the NSW rate of 32.2%. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees represent 11.1%, postgraduate credentials account for 2.6%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.3%. In contrast, vocational education is widespread, with 42.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, split between certificates (31.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). A significant portion of the local community is actively engaged in study, with 25.9% of residents attending an educational institution. This learning cohort includes 9.7% enrolled in primary education, 7.2% attending secondary schooling, and 2.4% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bomaderry reaches 109 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 3,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Commuter infrastructure in the suburb of Bomaderry encompasses 109 operating public transport stops across train and bus networks. These connection points are serviced by 51 unique routes that deliver 3,330 passenger trips per week, providing strong local access with properties averaging 134 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys. Vehicle availability averages 1.2 per home, below regional figures, while 9.9% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census during a period affected by COVID-19.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 475 trips each day across the entire route network, providing approximately 30 weekly services per stop location. The provided map displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the area's geographic centre.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.6% of residents in Bomaderry report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health analyses by AreaSearch reveal noticeable wellness headwinds in Bomaderry, with chronic illness and mortality patterns impacting both youth and older residents. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is constrained, with approximately 48% of the community (~3,225 people) holding private policies. This level is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 51.9% and the Australian national rate of 55.7%. Locally, arthritis and mental health disorders represent the most prevalent long-term conditions, affecting 12.1% and 11.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 56.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, in contrast to 63.3% throughout Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts encounter elevated rates of chronic illness, while seniors aged 65 and over comprise 27.4% of the population (1,857 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3% and demonstrating health outcomes generally consistent with broader population patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bomaderry is largely Australian-born, at 85.7% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (30.5%). 5.7% 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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Measures of cultural diversity in Bomaderry track lower than broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 89.4% of residents, 85.7% born locally in Australia, and 94.2% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 53.2% of the local population. Additionally, Judaism shows an overrepresentation relative to the wider region, accounting for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birthplace, the leading heritages across Bomaderry are English (31.8%), Australian (30.5%), and Irish (8.1%). Furthermore, several cultural backgrounds show higher concentrations than regional averages, including Australian Aboriginal at 5.7% (compared to 4.6% regionally), alongside Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.2%) and Samoan at 0.2% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bomaderry is 44, older than 80% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.1% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Bomaderry skew older than Regional NSW overall, with seniors and retirees aged 65+ making up 27.4% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% regionally. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 44 years, having shifted from 45 at the 2021 Census, which compares to the Regional NSW Census median of 43 and the national figure of 38. Since the Census, the share of mature adults aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 24.0% to an estimated 22.2%. Looking forward to 2041, the largest demographic expansion is anticipated among young to middle aged adults aged 25 - 44, projected to grow by 367 residents (23%) to reach 1,960.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bomaderry
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 9 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 Aug 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 — 91 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,738 at the 2021 Census → 6,778 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 (SAL10452). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.