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The median house price in Broadmeadow is $1.35m, with units at $745k. House values have moved 10.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Broadmeadow has an estimated 2,121 residents, up from 1,688 at the 2021 Census — a change of 433 people, or 25.7%. Growth has averaged 5.0% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,025 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 demographic evaluations from official statistics for the surrounding region, combined with updated addresses confirmed by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Broadmeadow has a projected population of approximately 2,121 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 433 residents (25.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,688 residents. This change is calculated from a resident headcount of 2,119, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the latest official population estimates released in June 2025 alongside 93 validated new addresses registered since the Census.
Such a population size represents a density of 1,024 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical numbers recorded across various locations reviewed by AreaSearch. The suburb of Broadmeadow's expansion rate of 25.7% relative to the 2021 Census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) as well as the broader SA4 region, positioning it as an expansion leader within the territory. The local population gains were mostly fueled by international migration, which acted as virtually the sole contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates regional demographic projections issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For regions lacking this coverage, projections published by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the base point are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are mapped to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks suggest that population expansion will track slightly under the national median for regional localities, with projections indicating an increase of 195 residents by 2041, which corresponds to a rise of 9.1% over the 16 years.
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560 new dwellings have been approved in Broadmeadow over the past five years, an average of 112 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 53 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 130 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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An evaluation of official building approvals suggests that the suburb of Broadmeadow averages approximately 112 approved dwellings annually, culminating in an estimated 560 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 22 approvals have been registered. Given that only an average of 0.8 new residents arrived per completed home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local housing supply matches or exceeds current requirements, giving purchasers plenty of options and establishing capacity for growth beyond current estimates. These developments carry an average building valuation of $593,000, which points to a developer focus on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $80.2 million have been recorded so far this financial year, showing strong commercial investment momentum. Relative to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Broadmeadow registers 993.0% more construction volume per citizen, providing prospective purchasers with greater selection. This level of building is also far higher than the national standard, indicating that developers have high confidence in the local market. The breakdown of new residential construction consists of 5.0% separate houses and 95.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses or apartments. Emphasising high-density configurations provides more accessible price points for buyers, catering well to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a distinct shift from historical housing stock, which currently stands at 67.0% houses, hinting at a lack of vacant land and adjusting to changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With an average ratio of approximately 8 residents for each approval, the suburb of Broadmeadow displays characteristics of a developing area. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Broadmeadow will add 193 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. In light of prevailing construction trends, upcoming residential supply is positioned to comfortably satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling faster population expansion than currently anticipated.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Broadmeadow, worth an estimated $6 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.4 billion. 16 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Development, planning changes, and local infrastructure projects play a major role in shaping local performance. A total of 23 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area, including the Newcastle Future Transit Corridor, the Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements, the Transport Oriented Development Area - Hamilton Station, and the Gregson Park Masterplan, with key details provided for the most significant ones.
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CREST Georgetown (by GWH)
Residential apartment development located in Georgetown, adjacent to Broadmeadow, by local developer GWH. Part of GWH's portfolio of new homes in the Newcastle region, with units currently for sale.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Lingard Private Hospital Expansion
A major multi-stage expansion of Lingard Private Hospital involving the construction of a new hospital building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The project includes a multi-storey extension providing additional wards, an imaging department, and operating theatres. The expansion increases the hospital's capacity from 125 to 210 licensed beds and expands the operating theatre count from 11 to 16. It also features a new Genea Clinic, additional consulting rooms, and enhanced parking facilities including a multi-level carpark.
Wests Group Townhouse Development
A proposed $5.8 million residential development by Wests Group to demolish four existing homes and construct 10 two-storey townhouses in New Lambton, across from the Wests Group headquarters. The project was originally reported as a Development Application (DA). No current public status update or formal DA number was found.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements
Safety upgrades to two roundabouts on Parkway Avenue (at National Park Street and Smith Street) to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Works include kerb realignments, enlarged central islands, full width speed humps, raised shared path crossings (raised priority path crossings), new street lighting/signage, landscaping and off-road cyclist bypasses. Construction began 19 Aug 2025 with completion expected in early 2026.
The Merewether Residences
A luxury over-55s residential development featuring 178 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments nestled within the Merewether Golf Club, including a new clubhouse and amenities like a health club, spa, swimming pool, cinema, communal kitchen, and workshop.
1,189 residents of Broadmeadow are employed, from a labour force of 1,278. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 70.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,200, about 2.5 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Broadmeadow is characterized by an educated workforce and strong representation in key service sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.9% according to regional data compiled by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 1,189 employed residents, representing an unemployment rate 2.8% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably elevated at 70.3% compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census figures indicate that a significant 29.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this should be viewed in light of pandemic-era restrictions.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in the fields of healthcare and social assistance, education and training, and professional and technical services. The workforce displays a pronounced concentration in professional and technical services, where the employment ratio is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry and fishing accounts for exactly zero per cent of local employment, compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. With 3.5 local jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, hosting more positions than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. According to statistical analyses of labour data, the local workforce grew by 0.8% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, while overall employment shrank by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 2.7 percentage points. This divergence stands in contrast to Regional NSW, which experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in the suburb of Broadmeadow. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local workforce composition to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different fields. Projecting these trends onto the local industry mix indicates that employment in the suburb of Broadmeadow is poised to grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting calculation and does not adjust for local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Broadmeadow is $1,653 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $886 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,059 a year against an average of $77,748. 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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Tax data for the financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Broadmeadow possesses a high income level relative to the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $56,059, and the average taxpayer income is $77,748, compared to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimated figures would stand at approximately $61,844 for the median and $85,772 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual income is positioned at the 65th percentile ($886 per week), whereas household income is at the 44th percentile.
In terms of income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 33.5% of residents (710 people), which is similar to the broader region where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are significant, leaving residents with only 81.3% of their income after housing costs, placing the area at the 41st percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the suburb in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Broadmeadow had 699 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 14% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,856 a month. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. 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, the mix of housing styles in the suburb of Broadmeadow consisted of 66.8% separate houses and 33.2% other types of dwellings, including semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Broadmeadow trailed regional levels at 25.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (29.3%) or tenants renting their homes (45.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, coming in at $1,856, while the median weekly rent was $400 compared to $330 regionally.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb of Broadmeadow are below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broadmeadow counted 699 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 878 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the largest share of local households at 58.8%, which includes 21.9% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 41.2%, consisting of lone person households at 32.2% and shared group households at 8.4%. The average household size of 2.2 residents is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.8% of adults in Broadmeadow hold a university qualification, including 22.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 24.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,203 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,075 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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Residents in the suburb of Broadmeadow demonstrate high rates of educational attainment, with 31.8% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (24.4%).
Enrolment rates are high, with 30.8% of the local population engaged in formal study. This student population includes 10.1% attending university or college, 7.6% in primary school, and 6.3% attending high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Broadmeadow reaches 36 stops on 84 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 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 1.2 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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Public transport infrastructure comprises 36 active passenger stops in the suburb of Broadmeadow, including a combination of rail and bus services. These stops support 84 distinct routes, which combine to offer 3,809 weekly passenger journeys. Commuter access is excellent, with residents living an average of 132 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is predominantly residential, meaning the majority of workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of transport at 88%, and 6% of people walking. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.2 vehicles per household, which is lower than the regional standard.
A high proportion of residents, at 29.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic circumstances. Service frequency across the transport network averages 544 journeys daily, which translates to roughly 105 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.6% of residents in Broadmeadow report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Health indicators show notable vulnerabilities in the suburb of Broadmeadow based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across different age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is high at approximately 58% of the population, representing about 1,222 people, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Psychological conditions and asthma represent the most frequent diagnoses locally, affecting 13.4 and 9.2% of residents respectively, whereas 65.6% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age individuals experience chronic illnesses at rates exceeding the regional average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the population (301 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Senior citizens face some health challenges, with local metrics broadly mirroring national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Broadmeadow is largely Australian-born, at 83.2% of residents, with 13.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.5%) and Australian (26.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show the suburb of Broadmeadow aligns closely with regional averages, with citizens accounting for 87.4% of the population, 83.2% born locally, and 86.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 40.2% of the community. The most distinct variance is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 1.9% of the population, compared to 0.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background, the most common heritages reported are English at 27.5%, Australian at 26.2%, and Irish at 10.5%. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds compared to the wider region, with Macedonian heritage represented at 2.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broadmeadow is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 36.9% 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 of 34 in the suburb of Broadmeadow is much younger than the Regional NSW median of 43, and also younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW benchmark, young adults aged 25 - 34 are highly represented at 21.1% of the local population, whereas seniors aged 65 - 74 are less common at 8.3%. This young adult concentration of 21.1% is significantly higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.1% to 4.8%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket decreased from 11.1% to 9.5%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 11.6% to 10.3%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure will shift considerably by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 101 people (23%) from 447 to 549, while the youth cohorts of 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Broadmeadow
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 10 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 93 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,688 at the 2021 Census → 2,121 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 (SAL10575). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.