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The median house price in Broadmeadow is $1.31m, with units at $745k. House values have moved 10.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Broadmeadow has an estimated 2,117 residents, up from 1,688 at the 2021 Census — a change of 429 people, or 25.4%. Growth has averaged 4.9% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,023 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Broadmeadow records an estimated population of approximately 2,117 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 429 people (25.4%) compared to the 1,688 residents counted in the 2021 Census. Such figures build upon an Estimated Resident Population of 2,116 calculated by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 93 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,022 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with benchmarks across AreaSearch study areas.
Outperforming both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the wider SA4 region, the suburb of Broadmeadow emerged as a regional growth frontrunner with its 25.4% increase since the 2021 census. This expansion was predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which served as virtually the exclusive catalyst for recent local gains. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year) for remaining districts. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are further utilized across all zones between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Broadmeadow is projected to experience demographic growth tracking marginally beneath the national non-metropolitan median, with SA2-level figures anticipating an addition of 196 persons by 2041, culminating in an overall rise of 9.2% across the 16 years.
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641 new dwellings have been approved in Broadmeadow over the past five years, an average of 128 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 60 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 134 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 69, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch indicates that Broadmeadow generates roughly 128 authorized dwellings annually, accumulating to around 641 residences throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 69 residential consents have been logged. With an influx of only 0.7 incoming occupants per newly constructed dwelling per annum across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), building activity comfortably satisfies or outpaces demand, broadening purchaser options and providing headroom for demographic expansion beyond projected numbers. Furthermore, new dwellings reflect an average expected construction cost of $567,000—slightly exceeding the regional benchmark—which highlights an emphasis on premium builds.
Concurrently, commercial consents totaling $80.2 million have been registered during this financial year, underscoring substantial local business investment. Per capita construction volumes in Broadmeadow exceed the Rest of NSW by 1268.0%, presenting homebuyers with expanded availability despite an easing in development momentum over recent times. This intensity significantly outpaces national figures, signaling robust confidence among developers. Of the newly approved pipeline, 5.0% comprise standalone houses, whereas medium and high-density formats make up 95.0%. This orientation toward higher-density living establishes accessible entry price points while catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a pronounced departure from the existing structural profile (where houses constitute 67.0%), pointing to diminishing greenfield/infill capacity alongside evolving household preferences for varied, cost-effective dwelling types. Featuring approximately 54 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays clear hallmarks of an expanding urban market. Moving forward, projections indicate that Broadmeadow will add 195 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given existing construction rates, incoming residential supply appears well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth to surpass current forecasts.
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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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital works exert a profound influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 projects expected to impact the surrounding district. Notable works include the Newcastle Future Transit Corridor, Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements, Transport Oriented Development Area - Hamilton Station, and Gregson Park Masterplan, with key initiatives outlined below.
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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.
1,195 residents of Broadmeadow are employed, from a labour force of 1,282. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 70.5%. 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 5,187, 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Broadmeadow, marked by substantial engagement in foundational service sectors and a local jobless rate of 6.7%, according to AreaSearch's statistical compilations. Across the locality, 1,195 residents are employed as of March 2026, while unemployment sits 2.6% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Concurrently, labor force engagement remains elevated at 70.5%, well above the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census returns also highlighted that 29.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Local workforce participation is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical disciplines.
The district exhibits notable industry concentration in professional & technical services, capturing a market share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for no local employment, trailing the broader regional proportion of 5.3%. Sustaining 3.5 local jobs per resident worker as at the Census, the precinct serves as a major employment center that draws commuter inflows from adjacent districts. AreaSearch evaluated data from SALM and ABS, which had been combined from larger statistical regions, showing that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the labour force grew by 0.9% while employment fell by 1.9%, resulting in a 2.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, employment in Regional NSW dropped by 0.9% and the labour force shrank by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts from Mar-26 to shed light on anticipated future demand in Broadmeadow. These forecasts span five and ten year intervals and were overlaid with the local employment structure to project growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Broadmeadow’s employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, keeping in mind that this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for demonstration only and does not incorporate local population projections.
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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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of Broadmeadow rank exceptionally high on a national scale, recording a median of $56,059 and an average of $77,748. These levels comfortably exceed Regional NSW, where median and average incomes stand at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated modeled figures reach roughly $61,844 (median) and $85,772 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 findings, individual weekly earnings place at the 65th percentile ($886 weekly), whereas household remuneration sits at the 44th percentile.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 33.5% of local earners (709 individuals), closely matching the broader metropolitan share of 29.9%. Significant housing cost pressures persist, leaving residents with 81.3% of income remaining (placing at the 41st percentile), while the community's SEIFA income position sits within 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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Broadmeadow was composed of 66.8% separate houses and 33.2% other residential formats (encompassing semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Broadmeadow trailed the wider region at 25.0%, with remaining tenures split between mortgaged properties (29.3%) and rental accommodation (45.7%). Median monthly mortgage costs sat above the regional benchmark at $1,856, while median weekly rent reached $400, compared to $1,733 and $330 across Regional NSW. Nationally, local mortgage obligations remain under the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs outpace the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broadmeadow counted 699 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 877 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 constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 58.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children (21.9%), couples without children (24.0%), and single parent families (11.3%). Meanwhile, non-family living structures comprise 41.2%, made up of lone person households (32.2%) and group households (8.4%). Average occupancy stands at 2.2 people per household, sitting 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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Tertiary attainment across Broadmeadow outstrips wider regional standards, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing the 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. Such strong educational outcomes position the community well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Concurrently, technical qualifications are well represented, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (24.4%). Study engagement across the area is substantial, with 30.8% of the populace actively participating in educational programs.
Among these students, 10.1% are undertaking tertiary studies, 7.6% attend primary school, and 6.3% are enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Broadmeadow reaches 36 stops on 83 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 connectivity across Broadmeadow includes 36 network stops spanning both passenger rail and bus options. Across these locations, 83 individual transit routes deliver a combined 3,750 scheduled services weekly. Proximity to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the closest facility averaging 132 meters. As an outward-commuting residential area, private vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel for 88% of commuters, while 6% travel on foot. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per dwelling, below regional figures. Working from home was recorded by 29.1% of residents during the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit route frequency averages 535 trips each day across the collective network, translating to roughly 104 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illness indicate notable health hurdles within Broadmeadow, with routine medical conditions moderately widespread among both younger and older residents. Concurrently, private health insurance uptake is elevated, encompassing approximately 58% of the populace (~1,220 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the leading health concerns locally, affecting 13.4 and 9.2% of residents respectively, while 65.6% reported no medical ailments, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. Working-age cohorts display a higher-than-average incidence of chronic illnesses. Older residents aged 65 and over account for 14.0% of the community (296 people), well beneath the 23.3% recorded in Regional NSW.
Health measures for seniors reveal ongoing challenges, with national percentiles generally tracking near broad population norms.
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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Broadmeadow reflects broad regional patterns regarding cultural background, with Australian citizens making up 87.4% of the population, 83.2% being Australian-born, and 86.8% using only English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 40.2% of residents. The most pronounced divergence occurs with Buddhism, which accounts for 1.9% of the local population against 0.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading heritage backgrounds in Broadmeadow consist of English (27.5%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (10.5%). Furthermore, specific cultural groups display distinct local representation: Macedonian background represents 2.4% locally (versus 0.4% regionally), French accounts for 0.7% (versus 0.4%), and Welsh comprises 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broadmeadow is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 35.4% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Broadmeadow tilt noticeably younger than wider regional averages. Based on August 2026 updates, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 35.8% of the local population compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while senior and retiree groups (65+) make up just 14.0%, below the 23.3% seen across the broader region. The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 9 years lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census.
Since that count, mature adults and young retirees (45 - 64) have shifted from 22.7% down to an estimated 21.2%. Looking to 2041, young to middle aged adults are forecast to drive the majority of demographic expansion, increasing by 154 residents (20%) to reach 912.
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 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 | Oct 2025 about a year 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 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 — 93 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,688 at the 2021 Census → 2,117 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 (SAL10575). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.