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The median house price in Cammeray is $3.81m, with units at $1.35m. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Cammeray has an estimated 7,514 residents, up from 7,088 at the 2021 Census — a change of 426 people, or 6.0%. Overseas migration accounts for 70.0% of that increase. That puts 4,696 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 calculations derived from ABS population updates for the wider region and new address files confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Cammeray has an estimated residency of 7,514 people as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 426 residents (6.0%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 7,088 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 7,497, determined by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 44 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 4,696 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch, indicating that land here is an extremely scarce commodity.
The 6.0% expansion in the suburb of Cammeray since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (5.9%), establishing it as a regional growth leader. This population rise was mainly fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 70.0% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 sectors lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are substituted, which were published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Growth rates for different age cohorts derived from these sources are also applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks suggest growth will track in the lowest national quartile, with the suburb of Cammeray projected to add 107 residents by 2041 under combined SA2-level forecasts, representing a 1.2% total gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in Cammeray over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, 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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Based on AreaSearch research into building approvals from the ABS, distributed from localized statistical data, the suburb of Cammeray has seen roughly 9 dwellings approved for construction annually, totaling approximately 47 residences over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 16 approvals have been logged. Over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), each constructed dwelling corresponded to an average increase of 2.8 new residents, signaling solid demand that should underpin real estate values. New residential builds carry an average construction cost of $949,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the upscale market with high-end dwellings.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.6 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Recent residential construction approvals consist of 11.0% standalone houses and 89.0% multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing provides more accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 597 residents for every single approval, the suburb of Cammeray presents the profile of a fully developed, established community. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Cammeray will add 90 citizens by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, the upcoming supply of housing is expected to comfortably accommodate this demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population increases above current forecasts.
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 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 $43.7 billion. 27 are already under construction and 49 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 changes, major projects, and development plans are primary drivers of local real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include The Pagewood St Leonards, the St Leonards Telstra Exchange Mixed-Use Tower, Fiveways Crows Nest by Deicorp, and Airena St Leonards, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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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.
4,428 residents of Cammeray are employed, from a labour force of 4,581. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 73.2%. 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 6,534, 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 suburb of Cammeray possesses a highly qualified workforce with particularly strong representation in the technology industry, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.3% and a 1.5% estimated expansion in jobs over the past year, according to AreaSearch regional statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 4,428 residents are employed, with the local jobless rate sitting 0.8% below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, and labor participation tracking at a typical level (73.2% compared with 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records show a high proportion of employed residents (67.3%) worked from home, though this may reflect temporary COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The community displays an exceptionally high concentration of professional & technical workers, with employment shares reaching 1.8 times the regional average. On the other hand, construction workers are underrepresented, making up 4.5% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The suburb of Cammeray seems to provide few local employment options relative to its working population size, reflecting its residential nature. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic zones, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw employment grow by 1.5% and the labor force expand by 1.2%, which led to a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment dropping only slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's nationwide employment forecasts from May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective worker demand in the suburb of Cammeray. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment expansion. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ dramatically across industries. Integrating these industry-specific trends with the local employment profile indicates that local job numbers should rise by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population shifts.
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 the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Cammeray have a median income of $83,926 and an average income of $146,840. These figures place the suburb in the top percentile nationwide, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current income estimates for March 2026 would stand at roughly $92,587 for the median and $161,994 for the average. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Cammeray all rank in the 95th to 98th percentiles nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, 37.2% of the local population (2,795 individuals) falls into the $4,000+ weekly income band, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. Affluence is prominent, with 48.9% of residents earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end shops and services. Expensive housing accounts for 15.4% of household incomes, yet strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 95th percentile, and the area is situated in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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The mix of housing in the suburb of Cammeray at the last Census consisted of 24.8% standalone houses and 75.2% alternative structures (semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to metropolitan Sydney where standalone houses comprised 55.9% and alternative dwellings made up 44.1%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Cammeray matched the Sydney metropolitan rate of 29.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (28.6%) or occupied by tenants (41.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,033 was considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $580, compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Cammeray are far higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above 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 households constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 64.5%, consisting of couples with children at 27.1%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 8.9%. Non-family living situations make up the remaining 35.5% of households, consisting of single-person households at 32.6% and group share houses at 3.1%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 residents is lower than the Greater Sydney average 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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The level of formal education in the suburb of Cammeray is significantly higher than broader geographical averages, with 61.4% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive employment sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common 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 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 8.3%.
Enrollment in education is remarkably strong, with 27.1% of the population currently engaged in formal studies. This total comprises 9.7% of residents in primary schools, 6.3% in secondary schools, and 5.5% undertaking university or higher education programs.
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 transport systems in the suburb of Cammeray include 30 active bus stops, serviced by 37 different routes that combine to run 1,904 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is excellent, with properties situated an average of 136 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 69%, while 14% of residents walk and 10% take the bus. Car ownership stands at an average of 0.8 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents (67.3%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Across all transit routes, service frequencies average 272 daily trips, which translates to roughly 63 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health profiles show excellent outcomes throughout the suburb of Cammeray, based on AreaSearch assessment of mortality data and the prevalence of long-term health issues, with a very low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 85% of the population (6,362 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most common health concerns reported locally, affecting 7.4% and 6.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.9% of the population (1,345 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate strong health outcomes, with national rankings that align closely with the broader local population.
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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The suburb of Cammeray has a higher level of cultural diversity than most Australian local markets, with 18.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 33.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.4% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Judaism, which is practiced by 1.3% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral origins, the three largest groups in the suburb of Cammeray are English at 26.8% (which is much higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 20.0%, and Other at 10.7% (which sits well below the regional average of 16.0%).
There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Hungarian backgrounds overrepresented at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Polish at 1.2% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cammeray is 40. 24.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Cammeray is 40 years, which is slightly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the 45 - 54 age group is highly represented at 13.8%, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is underrepresented at 8.9%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 7.2% to 8.9%, and the 75 to 84 group rose from 5.1% to 6.8%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.3% to 13.8%.
Projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Cammeray will undergo significant change by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is forecast to grow rapidly, increasing by 217 people (138%) from 157 to 375. The combined cohorts aged 65 and older will account for 97% of total population growth, showing a clear aging trend. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 brackets are projected to experience population decreases.
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 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 | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,088 at the 2021 Census → 7,514 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 (SAL10777). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.