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Campbell has an estimated 7,732 residents, up from 6,564 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,168 people, or 17.8%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 108 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 1,388 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 post-Census address validations, the suburb of Campbell records an estimated 7,732 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 6,564 individuals documented in the 2021 Census, this marks an addition of 1,168 people (17.8%). This current figure incorporates the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 108 validated new addresses logged after the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Campbell exhibits a population density of 1,388 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations assessed by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader SA4 region and the state average of 8.5%, the suburb of Campbell registered a standout 17.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census.
Although all components including natural increase and overseas arrivals contributed positively, interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 65.0% of recent population gains. SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch, supplemented by ACT Government SA2 age cohort growth projections (also 2022-based) for post-2032 timeframes or areas without direct coverage. Future outlooks indicate that the suburb of Campbell will outpace the national median for statistical areas, with combined SA2-level modeling forecasting an addition of 1,245 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 16.1% increase across the 16 years.
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461 new dwellings have been approved in Campbell over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 67 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS residential approvals mapped to the locality shows that Campbell has maintained an annual average of approximately 92 dwelling approvals, accumulating to an estimated 461 homes over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 15 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 3.9 people entered the suburb annually per completed home, signaling that underlying demand heavily outstrips incoming residential supply—a dynamic that typically fuels property price appreciation and heightens buyer competition. Furthermore, builders have targeted higher-end buyers, with new residences carrying an average construction value of $658,000.
In addition, commercial approvals have reached $26.9 million this financial year, underscoring ongoing investment in local commercial assets. Per capita building volume in Campbell tracks at roughly 75% of the overall level across Australian Capital Territory, placing the locality in the 29th percentile nationwide; such constrained building activity limits buyer choices while bolstering demand for existing housing stock. Recent building activity is heavily weighted toward higher-density living, with attached dwellings making up 78.0% and detached dwellings accounting for 22.0%. This emphasis on medium-to-high density structures offers accessible purchase options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a visible departure from the current residential mix (51.0% houses), highlighting both a dwindling supply of greenfield development parcels and an evolving community appetite for diverse, cost-effective residential options. The presence of roughly 491 people per dwelling approval further underlines the mature character of the precinct. Demographic outlooks indicate that Campbell will gain 1,245 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Provided current rates of construction persist, the residential pipeline appears poised to comfortably absorb incoming demand, fostering balanced market conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting growth above current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Campbell, worth an estimated $2.13 billion. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.4 billion. 25 are already under construction and 34 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and local civil works play a vital role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 22 pipeline and active infrastructure projects with the capacity to influence the local market. Prominent developments include the Australian War Memorial Redevelopment, Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1: ADFA Living-in Accommodation, Campbell Neighbourhood Oval Upgrade, and UNSW Canberra City Campus - Stage 1, with key initiatives outlined in the subsequent summary.
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Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1: ADFA Living-in Accommodation
A billion-dollar redevelopment at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) to replace aging living-in accommodation facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Australian War Memorial Redevelopment
A $500 million expansion of the Australian War Memorial to tell more modern stories of Australian service and sacrifice. The project increases exhibition space by 83 percent, adding approximately 10,000 square meters. Key components include a new Southern Entrance, the expansion of the Bean Building, and a new Anzac Hall linked to the main building by a glazed atrium.
Campbell Neighbourhood Oval Upgrade
This project involves major improvements to the Campbell Neighbourhood Oval, including upgraded irrigation and drainage systems, turf resurfacing, and the addition of community-focused sports facilities. The works are designed to enhance the playing surface for local sports clubs and ensure the oval remains a high-quality recreational asset for the Central Canberra region.
Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1)
A new 2,000-seat lyric theatre being constructed on Vernon Circle adjacent to The Playhouse as Stage 1 of the broader Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. Designed by Cox Architecture with Yerrabingin, Charcoalblue and Arcadia Landscape Architecture, the venue will enable Canberra to host large-scale musicals, ballet, opera and international productions for the first time. The auditorium features 1,000-seat stalls, a 500-seat circle and a 500-seat balcony with state-of-the-art acoustics. A $317 million contract was signed in December 2025 with Multiplex as builder; main construction commenced January 2026 with completion targeted for 2028.Refurbishment of the existing Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and Courtyard Studio will follow in subsequent stages.
Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park
Construction is underway on Light Rail Stage 2A, a 1.7 km extension of Canberra's light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park via London Circuit West. The project will add three stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park, include wire-free operation using onboard energy storage, deliver active travel and streetscape upgrades, and form the first stage of the broader Light Rail to Woden program. Stage 2B to Woden remains in planning and environmental approvals.
Northbourne Village Stage 4
The final stage of the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, developed by JWLand. Stage 4 is a nine-storey hotel and serviced apartment building comprising 134 rooms. The facade responds to the adjacent heritage-listed Owen Flats. Parking for Stage 4 is provided within the basement of the adjacent Stage 3 building. The project completes a major urban renewal precinct along Northbourne Avenue, Canberra's inner-north gateway boulevard, adjacent to the light rail corridor. Construction was projected to commence in mid-2025.
ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park)
A 1.7km extension of Canberras light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park. The project features three new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South, and Commonwealth Park, along with a new light rail bridge over Parkes Way. The system utilizes wire-free technology with on-board energy storage and incorporates green track sections featuring turf and succulent species to reduce noise and glare. As of April 2026, track laying is advancing on London Circuit and structural work on the Parkes Way bridge is nearing completion, with the line expected to be open for passengers in 2028.
National Security Office Precinct (York Park)
A multi-agency office precinct at York Park in Barton designed to accommodate approximately 5,000 workers from national security and Commonwealth agencies, including the Office of National Intelligence and DFAT. The project includes high-security office spaces, retail, and hospitality amenities. As of May 2026, the adjacent John Gorton Campus Car Park is fully operational with ongoing facade work, while main construction for the office precinct is progressing following the permanent site closure in early 2025.
5,338 residents of Campbell are employed, from a labour force of 5,398. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 77.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% 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. 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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Campbell boasts a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.1%, and 0.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 5,338 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.9% below Australian Capital Territory's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (77.1% compared to Australian Capital Territory's 70.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training represent the primary fields of work for local residents. Representation is especially pronounced in public administration & safety, where the concentration of workers is 1.9 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 4.7% of workers locally versus 11.7% across the region. At the time of the Census, the area registered a ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident, demonstrating an above-average volume of local employment. According to AreaSearch's compilation of ABS and SALM figures across broader statistical divisions, the 12 months to March 2026 saw both total employment and the local labour force expand by 0.6%, leaving the unemployment rate practically unchanged. By comparison, Australian Capital Territory saw a 0.3% increase in employment, a 1.1% expansion in the labour pool, and a 0.7 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections provide a framework for gauging future local labour demand over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories diverge widely across individual sectors. Applying these sectoral forecasts to Campbell's industry footprint projects local job growth of 5.6% over five years and 11.8% over ten years (note that this represents a simple industry-weighted projection for context and excludes local population dynamics).
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Median household income in Campbell is $3,052 a week (about $159,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,292 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,431 a year against an average of $84,191. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch highlight that personal earnings in the suburb of Campbell sit among the top tiers nationwide, registering a median of $65,431 and an average of $84,191. These metrics compare with Australian Capital Territory medians and averages of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.44% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 brings estimated earnings to roughly $72,262 (median) and $92,981 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census 2021 data positions Campbell between the 94th and 97th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows a dominant top bracket, with 35.9% of residents (2,775 people) earning $4000+ weekly, contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 34.3%. A total of 50.7% take home more than $3,000 per week, indicating substantial local affluence that underpins community commerce. Locals retain 88.1% of their earnings after meeting housing payments, reflecting high disposable capacity, while the precinct achieves a SEIFA income ranking in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Campbell had 1,981 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 38% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, Campbell's residential stock was split between 50.9% separate houses and 49.1% alternative formats (including townhouses, apartments, and other configurations), whereas Australian Capital Territory recorded 63.3% standalone houses and 36.7% attached or other styles. Outright ownership stood at 30.7%, outpacing the broader Australian Capital Territory average, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (30.3%) or occupied by tenants (39.0%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,400, surpassing the territory baseline of $2,080, while median weekly rent reached $500 compared to $450 across Australian Capital Territory.
On a national scale, Campbell's mortgage repayments sit far above the Australian standard of $1,863, and weekly rents substantially exceed the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Campbell counted 1,981 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,333 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic arrangements at 63.8%, encompassing couples without children (31.5%), couples with children (26.7%), and single parent households (5.0%). The remaining 36.2% consists of non-family living arrangements, where single-person homes make up 29.4% and group dwellings account for 6.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking below the 2.5 person average recorded across Australian Capital Territory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.7% of adults in Campbell hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 19.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 8.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 908 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,140 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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Higher education qualifications in Campbell sit well above standard benchmarks, with 53.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared against 46.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% throughout Australia. This pronounced academic profile provides a strong foundation for participation in the knowledge economy. Within the cohort aged 15+, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 28.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.8% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational education accounts for 15.9% of adult qualifications, comprising certificates at 8.9% and advanced diplomas at 7.0%. Educational participation remains high across the community, with 46.4% of residents actively attending an educational institution.
This group includes 29.7% enrolled in higher education programs, 6.1% attending primary schools, and 5.5% undertaking secondary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Campbell reaches 50 stops on 197 routes, timetabled for about 12,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 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 within Campbell includes 50 active transport stops providing bus connections across the suburb. These facilities support 197 individual routes that together deliver 12,635 weekly passenger trips. Commuter convenience is high, with the typical resident residing 160 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential makeup of the area, outbound daily travel is standard, led by private vehicles at 46%, walking at 39%, and cycling at 6%. Private vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. Only 12.0% of local workers carried out their duties from home based on 2021 Census data, though this was recorded during COVID-19 circumstances.
Across all transit corridors, service frequency averages 1,805 trips per day, translating to roughly 252 weekly trips at each transport stop.
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77.8% of residents in Campbell report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Indicators evaluated by AreaSearch, including mortality metrics and chronic ailment rates, highlight excellent health profiles across Campbell, with low rates of common health conditions observed across all demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing roughly 60% of residents (4,673 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 6.5% and 6.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.8% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, tracking ahead of the 70.2% mark across Australian Capital Territory. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 11.7% of the locality (904 people), a smaller share than the 14.2% found across Australian Capital Territory.
Among older residents, overall health metrics remain exceptionally high, exceeding national averages by an even wider margin than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Campbell is largely Australian-born, at 77.6% of residents, with 14.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.7%) and Australian (24.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Campbell exhibits above-average demographic variety, with 22.4% of residents born abroad and 14.3% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity represents the most common faith, practiced by 39.3% of the community. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a clear local overrepresentation, accounting for 0.6% of residents compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Looking at parental birthplace and ancestry, the three most common backgrounds among residents are English at 26.7%, Australian at 24.5%, and Irish at 10.3%. In addition, several other cultural lineages show higher-than-average representation relative to regional benchmarks, including Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.6% across the region), French at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and Macedonian at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Campbell is 28, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 50.0% 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 demographic profile in Campbell is heavily weighted toward young independent adults without dependents. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 42.4% of residents, in contrast to 31.4% across Australian Capital Territory, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 27.8% locally compared to 32.8% territory-wide. The estimated median age stood at 28 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, while tracking 7 years younger than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and well below the Australian benchmark of 38 at that Census.
Since the Census, the young to middle aged cohort expanded from 26.3% to an estimated 27.8%. Looking toward 2041, middle aged residents and young retirees (45 - 64) will drive the largest volume increase, growing by 405 residents (29%) to reach 1,804. Proportionally, the retiree and senior demographic (65+) will record the fastest expansion, rising 44% to 1,307 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Campbell
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 108 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,564 at the 2021 Census → 7,732 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 (SAL80030). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.