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The median house price in Caringbah South is $2.50m, with units at $1.71m. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Caringbah South has an estimated 14,065 residents, up from 13,168 at the 2021 Census — a change of 897 people, or 6.8%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 192 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 3,439 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 evaluations of ABS population releases for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Caringbah South has a projected population of approximately 14,065 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 897 people (6.8%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 13,168 residents. The trend is derived from a resident population count of 13,975, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) and an additional 192 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size corresponds to a density of 3,438 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 6.8% increase in the suburb of Caringbah South since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (5.0%), making it one of the leading growth zones in the vicinity. Gains were mostly powered by overseas migration, which represented roughly 52.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though all demographic components, including natural increase and interstate moves, remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 locality, published in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government's SA2 dataset are used, published in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Age cohort growth rates from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Projecting future demographic trends, the suburb of Caringbah South is set to experience population expansion slightly under the median of all Australian statistical locations, with an expected increase of 1,031 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 6.7% over the 16 years.
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580 new dwellings have been approved in Caringbah South over the past five years, an average of 116 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 112 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 23% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 111, broadly in line with 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS residential building approvals mapped from statistical area statistics, Caringbah South has maintained an average of approximately 116 new dwelling permits annually, resulting in an estimated 580 residences over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 102 approvals recorded. With an average of 1.5 new residents arriving per new dwelling each year over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand appear closely aligned, supporting a balanced market environment. Newly built structures have an average construction cost of $654,000, which suggests builders are focusing on the higher-end, premium housing sector.
Furthermore, commercial approvals reached $3.4 million during this financial year, highlighting that the neighborhood remains predominantly residential in character. Compared with Greater Sydney, Caringbah South displays a higher rate of development (28.0% higher than the regional average per person over the 5 year period), which provides choices for purchasers while sustaining existing property values. The mix of new construction consists of 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% medium-to-high density options like townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser living arrangements provides more affordable points of entry and draws empty nesters, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 77.0% houses), pointing to a reduction in vacant development sites and reflecting changing buyer needs and the demand for more varied, economical housing options. The area registers approximately 136 people for every dwelling approval, pointing to a growing market. Looking ahead, Caringbah South is projected to see an increase of 941 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under existing construction trends, new dwelling completions should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable circumstances for buyers and potentially allowing population growth to exceed current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 68 current infrastructure and development projects close to Caringbah South, worth an estimated $8.25 billion. 18 are already under construction and 30 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions have a significant effect on regional performance. A total of 13 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the neighborhood. Significant projects include Caringbah Pavilion, St Aloysius College Cronulla Expansion, Shop top housing with affordable housing - Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah, and Caringbah Marketplace Redevelopment, with the following list highlighting those of greatest interest.
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Caringbah Pavilion
A landmark mixed-use lifestyle precinct delivering 188 apartments above a Coles-anchored retail village in Caringbah. Building A rises 10 storeys with 116 market-rate apartments for sale; Building B is 6 storeys with 72 affordable housing units managed by Hume Community Housing for a minimum 15 years. The $80 million retail podium includes Coles, Liquorland, and specialty dining and wellness retailers. Resort-style resident amenities include rooftop gardens, pool, gym, and wellness zones. Designed by Conquest's in-house CQ Studio, residences range from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom penthouses.Located 200 metres from Caringbah train station, the precinct combines coastal living with urban convenience in the heart of Sutherland Shire.
Shop top housing with affordable housing - Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah
State Significant Development (SSD-72600478) for two residential towers (Building A, 10 storeys, 116 apartments; Building B, 6 storeys, 72 apartments) totalling 188 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings and a build-to-rent component, above a retail podium anchored by a new Coles supermarket and specialty retail. Marketed as Caringbah Pavilion by Conquest (applicant entity: NSW Housing Corporation Pty Ltd). SSD consent granted 23 April 2025. Construction is well advanced: demolition, excavation and podium works are complete, with the retail village scheduled to open 7 August 2026 and residents progressively moving into the apartments from mid-to-late 2026.Conquest has also lodged a development application to add a childcare centre to the precinct.
Live Caringbah
Live Caringbah is a contemporary coastal mixed-use development by Landmark Group in the Caringbah Medical Precinct. The project features approximately 288 designer apartments (1, 2, and 3-bedroom) across two eight-storey towers, alongside a five-storey medical/health facility. Designed by DKO Architecture, amenities include rooftop gardens, yoga lawns, and work-from-home spaces. Originally approved in April 2024, construction commenced in August 2025. The development is backed by Landmark's 10-year Structural Guarantee.
VUE Cronulla
A landmark 350 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal development featuring two eight-storey towers over a double-storey podium. It comprises 112 luxury apartments (1-4 bedrooms and penthouses), 880 sqm of commercial space, and 3,000 sqm of retail space, anchored by Sydney's largest Harris Farm Markets. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Mim Design, it includes resort-style amenities such as a north-facing pool, open-air gym, sauna, and a communal terrace. The project is currently under construction by Decode.
Caringbah Town Centre Park
A new community park is being planned for the Caringbah Town Centre at the corner of Willarong Road and the Kingsway. Sutherland Shire Council purchased the residential land at 155 and 157 Willarong Road in 2022 using developer contributions, combining it with an adjoining council car park to create a 2,213 square metre site. The dwellings were demolished in February 2025 and the site has been re-turfed while planning continues. Community consultation on the park's use ran from March to April 2025, with results now informing a detailed concept design due for further community review by mid 2026.The park will provide additional open space, improved footpaths, a local ground or play space, seating, a bike rack and landscaping for the growing Caringbah community. Council has allocated 2.75 million AUD to the project in its 2026-27 capital works program, with construction expected to start in mid to late 2026.
Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment
A landmark 16-storey mixed-use precinct developed in partnership between Formus Property and The Salvation Army. The project delivers 116 residential apartments, including dedicated affordable housing, situated above new state-of-the-art community facilities. The ground levels feature Salvation Army welfare services, a worship hall, and community rooms designed to continue their 55-year legacy of service in the Sutherland Shire. The development revitalizes the Miranda town center with high-quality architectural design and integrated public spaces.
Caringbah Marketplace Redevelopment
A landmark mixed-use redevelopment of a 1,815 sqm derelict shopping mall site located 300m from Caringbah Station. The project is anchored by a new 10-year lease to ALDI and offers up to 5,445 sqm of gross floor area under E2 Commercial Centre zoning. Following decades of vacancy and multiple rejected planning proposals, the site was marketed for sale in late 2025 as a premium opportunity for retail combined with residential apartments or student accommodation.
Kingsway Apartment Development
A proposed 20-storey mixed-use development comprising approximately 250 residential apartments with 10% designated affordable housing, three ground-level retail shopfronts, and a commercial office building positioned directly opposite Caringbah railway station.
7,527 residents of Caringbah South are employed, from a labour force of 7,667. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,028, about 78% 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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Caringbah South is characterized by a highly educated labor force with a strong concentration of professionals, a low jobless rate of 1.8%, and steady employment conditions over the previous year, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 7,527 working residents, and the unemployment rate was 2.3% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labor force participation was close to the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census records indicate that a significant 45.6% of residents worked from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic-related lockdowns.
Local employment is mostly concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The area features a particularly high concentration of construction workers, representing 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint, accounting for 11.5% of employment compared to 14.1% across the region. The highly residential character of the area suggests limited local job availability, as shown by the disparity between the working Census population and the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographical units, the 12-month period saw the labor force grow by 0.4% while overall employment fell by 0.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, where employment expanded by 1.9%, the labor force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Employment forecasts at the national level released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective future demand in Caringbah South. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, were applied to the local workforce composition to estimate growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of expansion vary considerably by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Caringbah South suggests local jobs could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
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Median household income in Caringbah South is $2,721 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,041 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,138 a year against an average of $91,055. The average runs 49% 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 Caringbah South earn a median income of $61,138 and an average income of $91,055. This ranks among the highest tiers in Australia, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $67,447 (median) and $100,452 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes are all positioned high nationally, falling between the 82nd and 94th percentiles.
The local earnings distribution is dominated by the $4000+ bracket, which includes 33.1% of residents (4,655 people), in contrast to the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the largest at 30.9%. High affluence is evident, with 46.2% of earners making more than $3,000 weekly, which supports upscale shopping and services. Housing costs consume 14.9% of income, and the high earnings place residents in the 94th percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caringbah South had 4,419 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $730 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,380 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling options in Caringbah South, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 76.7% detached houses and 23.3% other housing types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types. The rate of home ownership in Caringbah South was significantly higher than the Sydney metro level, standing at 47.4%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (40.8%) or rented (11.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $3,380, well above the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $730 compared to the Sydney metro figure of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Caringbah South are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caringbah South counted 4,419 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,720 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.0%, consisting of 45.8% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 8.5% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.0%, with single-person households at 16.9% and group living situations comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.9% of adults in Caringbah South hold a university qualification, including 21.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 23.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 846 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 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 in Caringbah South is lower than regional averages, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference suggests opportunities for further academic and professional training. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (23.1%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 29.3% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This group includes 10.2% in primary schools, 8.8% in high schools, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caringbah South reaches 69 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 760 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 1.8 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 data shows 69 active transit stops operating in Caringbah South, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 14 distinct routes, which together provide 761 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, and cars remain the main transport mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, exceeding the regional average. A high 45.6% of working residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions).
Service frequency averages 108 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 11 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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73.4% of residents in Caringbah South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators reveal excellent outcomes throughout Caringbah South, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease data, which shows a low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 63% of the population (8,838 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical issues reported in the area were arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.1 and 6.3% of the population, respectively, while 73.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, displaying low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the community (3,066 people), which exceeds the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health indicators for senior residents are highly positive, with national comparisons aligning well with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caringbah South is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 8.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (27.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Caringbah South has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 84.9% of the population born in Australia, 93.7% holding citizenship, and 91.4% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 65.7% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Caringbah South are English at 29.6% of the population (well above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 27.2% (significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 9.5%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Croatian heritage overrepresented at 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.7% across the region), Maltese at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), and Greek at 2.6% (compared to 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caringbah South is 42. 20.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 years in Caringbah South is much higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and similarly older than the Australian median of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 10.8% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort has a lower share at 7.7%. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 75 to 84 age group expanded from 5.9% to 7.3% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.9% to 11.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major shifts in Caringbah South, led by a 113% growth in the 85+ cohort (an increase of 585 people), growing from 520 to 1,106.
The combined 65+ age groups will represent 76% of total population growth, showing an aging trend, while the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caringbah South
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 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 — 192 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,168 at the 2021 Census → 14,065 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 (SAL10815). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.