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The median house price in Cammeray is $3.70m, with units at $1.30m. House values have moved 1.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Cammeray has an estimated 7,516 residents, up from 7,088 at the 2021 Census — a change of 428 people, or 6.0%. Overseas migration accounts for 70.0% of that increase. That puts 4,698 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 and new post-Census address validations, the suburb of Cammeray has an estimated count of approximately 7,516 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 428 people (6.0%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 7,088 people. This updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 7,494 calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 49 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Cammeray registers a population density of 4,697 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the nation's top 10% densest areas analysed by AreaSearch and underlining intense demand for local land.
The locality's 6.0% expansion outpaced the broader SA4 region (5.9%), establishing it as a local growth standout. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 70.0% of all recent population additions. Demographic projections for the suburb of Cammeray incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models based on 2022 benchmarks, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these sources are likewise applied across 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the suburb of Cammeray is positioned in the lower quartile of AreaSearch-monitored locations, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting a modest gain of 47 persons by 2041, which equates to an overall rise of 0.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Cammeray over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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An examination of ABS building approvals mapped by AreaSearch indicates that Cammeray has registered an average of roughly 12 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated total of 64 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 20 approvals have been documented. With the ratio of new residents tracking at 1.8 per year per completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local dwelling demand and supply remain closely balanced, fostering stable market conditions. Meanwhile, residential projects reflect an average expected construction cost of $1,051,000, underscoring strong developer emphasis on upmarket, high-end builds.
In addition, $1.6 million in commercial construction approvals has been logged during the current financial year, highlighting the district's largely residential character. Recent residential building activity is split between detached dwellings at 7.0% and medium-to-high density formats (townhouses or apartments) at 93.0%. This pronounced focus on compact dwellings provides more accessible pricing options while catering to downsizers, property investors, and entry-level buyers. This composition marks a substantial shift away from the existing fabric (where freestanding houses account for 25.0%), driven by constrained development land and evolving residential lifestyle preferences. With approximately 347 people per dwelling approval, the local property development pipeline reflects a mature, established market. Looking forward from the latest quarterly AreaSearch benchmark, the residential population is projected to add 25 residents by 2041. Under current construction trends, future residential pipeline should comfortably absorb this expansion, preserving favourable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population growth above baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cammeray
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cammeray, worth an estimated $1.22 billion. A further 108 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.4 billion. 29 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure additions, major civic works, and urban planning developments exert a fundamental influence on property performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 30 significant projects poised to impact the surrounding area. Prominent works include The Pagewood St Leonards, St Leonards Telstra Exchange Mixed-Use Tower, Fiveways Crows Nest by Deicorp, and Airena St Leonards, with detailed listings highlighting the most influential developments.
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Cammeray Square (Former Anzac Park Public School Site)
State-significant residential-led mixed-use redevelopment of the former Anzac Park Public School site on West Street, Cammeray. The project proposes approximately 180 new homes alongside retention of heritage buildings, new public domain areas, and community-accessible open space. Developed through a partnership between School Infrastructure NSW and Mirvac, the scheme aims to activate the surplus school site while delivering much-needed housing on Sydney's Lower North Shore.
Cammeray Golf Club Redevelopment
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the Cammeray Golf Club site within Cammeray Park on Sydney's lower north shore. The original concept, developed with Mirvac, envisaged up to 297 apartments alongside retained public golf facilities and open space. The project has been significantly complicated by Transport for NSW resuming over 1.5 hectares of the 12.7-hectare reserve for the Warringah Freeway Upgrade, with that construction lease running until September 2029. In December 2025, North Sydney Council extended the golf club's lease until 30 September 2029 to allow community consultation on the site's long-term future.In February 2026, the NSW Minns Government announced its intention to permanently secure the site for golf, placing the residential redevelopment proposal in significant doubt. The site's future master plan remains unresolved amid a dispute between the State Government and North Sydney Council over land management.
Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade
A major transport infrastructure project delivering a 6.5km dual three-lane tunnel under Sydney Harbour, connecting the Warringah Freeway at Cammeray to the Rozelle Interchange. The project creates a western bypass of the CBD to relieve congestion on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel. Stage 1 (southern tunnels, Rozelle to Birchgrove) was completed in February 2025 by the John Holland and CPB Contractors joint venture. Stage 2, being delivered by ACCIONA, involves 4.8km of tunnelling from Birchgrove to Cammeray including under Sydney Harbour using tunnel boring machines, with TBM launch expected mid-2026.The Warringah Freeway Upgrade is over 70 per cent complete with surface road upgrades, bridges and ramps. The full project is due to open to traffic in 2028 and will remain in public ownership under NSW Motorways.
Woolworths Neutral Bay Mixed-Use Development
A $191 million mixed-use State Significant Development (SSD) by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group), designed by Koichi Takada Architects. Upgraded to part-8/part-12-storeys following a gazetted LEP amendment, the approved project features a modernized basement Woolworths supermarket, specialty retail, commercial spaces, medical suites, a 1,000 sqm public plaza, and 97 residential apartments (including 10 affordable housing units). After an initial deemed refusal by North Sydney Council and an appeal, the project was declared an SSD and approved.
Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways)
A $640 million, 22-storey mixed-use development at the Five Ways intersection in Crows Nest, comprising 188 apartments (140 market and 48 affordable housing), a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and commercial premises within a 3-storey podium, and seven basement levels. Designed by Turner Studio, the project is located a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station. Approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission (SSD-66826207) in December 2024, with construction commenced in 2025.
Canopy Crows Nest
Architectural benchmark development in Crows Nest offering ten architecturally stunning terraces designed for both families and downsizers. Located near the new Metro Station in transforming Crows Nest area.
Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest by Deicorp
Deicorp's $640M landmark mixed-use development at the Five Ways junction in Crows Nest. The 22-storey building, designed by Turner Studio, delivers 188 apartments (48 affordable) above a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and dining, a resident Skygarden, and seven basement levels of parking. Approved by the NSW IPC on 23 December 2024 and under construction, the project sits a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station.
The Villas Neutral Bay
A luxury boutique development by Abadeen Group comprising 18 oversized 2 and 3 bedroom residences, including penthouses with private outdoor spaces, curated onsite amenities, and expansive views. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry.
4,411 residents of Cammeray are employed, from a labour force of 4,562. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 73.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,546, about 87% 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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The workforce in Cammeray is notably well educated, with the technology sector standing out for its representation. The unemployment rate stands at just 3.3%, and there was an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,411 residents were employed. The local unemployment rate was 0.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 73.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data showed that a high 67.3% of residents worked from home, although the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns should be considered when interpreting this figure.
The predominant employment sectors among local workers comprise professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Local workforce concentration is notably heavy in professional & technical fields, reaching 1.8 times the broader metropolitan proportion. Conversely, construction represents an under-indexed sector, employing only 4.5% of local workers relative to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Given the comparison between local resident worker numbers and Census workplace counts, the area functions primarily as a residential commuter suburb with limited internal commercial employment opportunities. Evaluations of ABS and SALM data over the prior 12-month period show local employment growing by 1.4% alongside a 1.0% expansion in the labour force, which reduced local unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw both employment and its labour pool increase by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor downtick in unemployment. Future labour market trends are informed by Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections, which map industry-level shifts across five and ten-year horizons against the local industry baseline. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Cammeray's workforce distribution suggests local employment potential could rise by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative industry weighting and excludes localized population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cammeray is $2,870 a week (about $149,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,612 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $83,926 a year against an average of $146,840. The average runs 75% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Cammeray taxpayers recorded a median income of $83,926 and an average of $146,840, placing the community in the top percentile across the country and substantially outperforming Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $92,587 (median) and $161,994 (average) as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings consistently ranked within the 95th to 98th national percentiles.
The largest single earnings bracket contains 37.2% of residents (2,795 people) earning $4000+, contrasting sharply with the metropolitan profile where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 30.9%. With 48.9% of earners making above $3,000/week, the area displays significant financial capacity. Despite residential housing costs absorbing 15.4% of income, strong earnings sustain disposable income at the 95th percentile and secure a SEIFA income placement in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cammeray had 3,054 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 25% detached houses and 60% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census findings, residential property in Cammeray is distributed across separate houses (24.8%) and attached or multi-unit dwellings including townhouses and apartments (75.2%), diverging from the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 29.5%, mirroring metropolitan benchmarks, with the remaining tenure comprised of mortgaged properties (28.6%) and private rentals (41.9%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the locality average $3,033 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent reaches $580 against $470 across the broader metropolitan area. On a nationwide basis, local monthly repayments sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents substantially exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cammeray counted 3,054 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,238 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent the primary household structure at 64.5%, consisting of couples without children (27.3%), couples with children (27.1%), and single parent households (8.9%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 35.5%, dominated by single-occupant homes at 32.6% alongside group residences at 3.1%. The typical local household size is 2.2 people, which tracks below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.4% of adults in Cammeray hold a university qualification, including 39.3% with a bachelor degree and 17.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 8.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,437 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,160 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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Educational attainment levels in Cammeray exceed broader state and national benchmarks, with 61.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared against 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This extensive academic profile provides a strong foundation for professional, knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 39.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational education accounts for 18.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (8.3%). Formal study participation remains elevated, with 27.1% of the local population actively undertaking education.
Within this cohort, 9.7% attend primary school, 6.3% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.5% are engaged in higher tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cammeray reaches 30 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Cammeray includes 30 active passenger stops providing bus connectivity. A network of 37 bus routes services these locations, delivering 1,913 weekly passenger trips in total. Transit proximity is highly accessible, with average walking distance to the nearest stop measuring 136 meters. As an established residential suburb, outward travel is common; private vehicles serve as the main mode of travel for 69% of commuters, while 14% walk and 10% utilize bus transit. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.8 per dwelling, trailing the wider metropolitan rate.
Additionally, 67.3% of workers indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions. Transit service across the network delivers an average frequency of 273 trips per day, translating to roughly 63 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
75.4% of residents in Cammeray report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 2.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 84.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality indicators and health conditions show exceptional wellness outcomes across Cammeray, marked by minimal chronic disease incidence across all demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, held by approximately 85% of the community (6,363 people), contrasting with 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 7.4% and 6.6% of residents respectively, while 75.4% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.3% of the community (1,300 people), exceeding the 15.5% metropolitan benchmark.
Senior residents maintain particularly favourable health metrics, aligning closely with top-tier national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.1% of Cammeray residents were born overseas and 18.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.8%) and Australian (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cammeray demonstrates higher cultural variation than most residential markets, with 33.1% of residents born abroad and 18.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 46.4% of the community. The most distinct religious concentration is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 1.3% of local residents compared with 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Assessing parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Cammeray are English at 26.8% (outpacing the regional benchmark of 19.0%), Australian at 20.0%, and Other at 10.7% (tracking below the regional average of 16.0%).
Furthermore, specific cultural ancestries exhibit notable local concentrations, including Polish at 1.2% (against 0.6% regionally), French at 0.9% (against 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cammeray is 40. 24.3% 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 age distribution in Cammeray aligns closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum variance of 4.4 percentage points across all broad age categories. AreaSearch estimates the local median age at 40 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years above the metropolitan benchmark of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the mature adult and early retiree demographic (45 - 64) contracted from 26.1% to an estimated 24.4%. Looking toward 2041, population gains will be concentrated among seniors aged 65+, who are projected to increase by 468 residents (36%) to a total of 1,768, while child, young adult, and middle-aged cohorts are projected to experience reductions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cammeray
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 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 — 49 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,088 at the 2021 Census → 7,516 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 (SAL10777). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.