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The median house price in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) is $1.00m, with units at $890k. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) has an estimated 2,285 residents, up from 2,061 at the 2021 Census — a change of 224 people, or 10.9%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years. That puts 1,120 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 evaluations combining post-Census validated new addresses with broader ABS regional updates, the suburb of Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) has an estimated population of around 2,285 as of Aug 2026. This marks a 224-person (10.9%) expansion compared to the 2,061 people counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this figure by examining the ABS ERP data release from June 2025 (indicating 2,277 residents) and accounting for 18 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a population density of 1,120 persons per square kilometer, the area aligns fairly closely with benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
Surpassing both the SA4 region and the Rest of NSW (5.1%), the suburb of Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) established itself as a regional pacesetter with its 10.9% growth since the 2021 census. Inbound international arrivals served as the primary growth engine by supplying roughly 37.0% of recent gains, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also contributed positively. Projections published in 2024 by Geoscience Australia and the ABS (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 modeling issued in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year). In addition, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are projected forward for every region spanning 2032 to 2041. Taking these demographic patterns into account, the suburb of Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) is anticipated to outpace the national median for regional locations, gaining 353 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, which represents an aggregate rise of 15.1% across the 16 years.
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Residential construction across Carrington remains subdued, averaging 1 dwelling approvals per year, or 8 in aggregate over the past five years. Such restrained building numbers highlight the rural setting, in which development focuses on meeting targeted local accommodation requirements rather than broader market demand. Because annual approval volumes are so low, isolated building projects have the capacity to sway percentage shifts and comparative metrics considerably. Carrington records residential building activity substantially below the Rest of NSW benchmark, while also tracking well under nationwide figures. Furthermore, newly approved construction has consisted entirely of apartments or townhouses.
Directing development toward medium and higher-density formats provides more attainable price thresholds, appealing to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. This marks an evident departure from the current dwelling stock (with houses making up 62.0%), reflecting an evolving lifestyle preference for varied, attainable housing alongside a scarcity of available development sites. A ratio of around 2252 people per approval underlines Carrington as an established, mature locality. According to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Carrington is projected to gain 345 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, new residential additions could fail to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Carrington (Newcastle - NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Carrington (Newcastle - NSW), worth an estimated $87 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $73 billion. 18 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Urban development, major project pipelines, and infrastructure upgrades exert an unmatched influence on local growth and market outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 30 initiatives positioned to impact the community. Prominent undertakings include Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, University of Newcastle, City Campus Development, Hunter Park Precinct, and Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, with the key projects of greatest significance itemized below.
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East End Newcastle
Iris Capital is delivering a $1 billion urban renewal project transforming four city blocks in Newcastle's historic East End. The final phase, comprising Stages 3 and 4, includes five distinct buildings: Lyrique, Kingston, Portline, Gibbs and Moore, and Bluebell. This release adds luxury apartments and a new Italian-inspired public Market Square with approximately 1,731 square metres of retail space. The project integrates heritage preservation of the former David Jones and Municipal buildings with modern resident amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and hydrotherapy spa.The precinct is designed to reconnect the city with the harbor and is supported by significant public domain upgrades by the City of Newcastle.
University of Newcastle, City Campus Development
A long-term strategic plan to strengthen the University of Newcastle's presence in the CBD. The project involves the development of a new campus with seven new education and student accommodation buildings. This includes a nine-storey student housing block with 445 beds, 130sq m retail, 10,765sq m GFA, 82 bicycle spaces, aiming for 5 Star Green Star, as well as the School of Creative Industries and an Innovation Hub.
East End Village - Hunter Street Revitalisation
Multimillion-dollar revitalisation project for Hunter Street's eastern precinct, reinstating it as a traditional high street with new paving, roadway, footpaths, multi-function street lighting, street furniture, landscaping, new public spaces, enhanced pedestrian facilities, and cycleway extensions. It is being delivered across multiple stages with more than $16 million invested in the initial three phases and an additional $16.7 million in federal funding for the upcoming fourth phase.
The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
Dairy Farmers Towers
A landmark redevelopment of the historic Dairy Farmers Corner featuring two residential towers of 30 and 25 storeys. The project delivers 191 luxury apartments and five levels of commercial space. It incorporates heritage-listed elements including the iconic glass milk bottle and clock tower into a public art installation. Resident amenities include a precinct pool, gym, wine bar with cellar, and a collaborative work hub.
Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development
Transforming a 4,125 sqm former heavy rail corridor site into a mixed-use affordable housing development. Delivered in partnership with Home in Place, it features 48 affordable housing units above ground-floor commercial space, complete with a new laneway and commuter cycleway connection.
Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
Sovereign Park | The Hill
Sovereign Park is a residential development of 158 apartments, penthouses and terraced townhomes across four low-rise buildings on a 1.22-hectare site at 11-17 Mosbri Crescent, The Hill, Newcastle, on the former NBN Studios site. Designed by Marchese Partners with landscaping by Arcadia Landscape Architects, the project includes a rooftop infinity pool, outdoor gym, residents pavilion and about 2000 sq m of green space. Construction commenced in 2023 and was well underway as of January 2026, with slab pours largely complete and vertical construction progressing on Building A and B.The project is being delivered by Stronach Property with construction by MARS Building.
1,294 residents of Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,360. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 69.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Data consolidated by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries reveals a knowledgeable local workforce in Carrington, highlighted by prominent representation in professional services alongside a 4.9% unemployment rate. As of March 2026, employed residents count 1,294, the unemployment rate sits 0.7% higher than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, and labour force participation stands exceptionally high at 69.9% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census returns showed a notable 29.9% of workers operating from home, an outcome that should be viewed alongside the influence of Covid-19 pandemic movement restrictions. A substantial proportion of working residents are engaged in construction, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance.
Local specialization is especially pronounced in professional & technical services, where the workforce concentration reaches 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. Comparing local job holders with the resident working population suggests that while internal job options exist, a significant share of workers travel beyond the area for work. Synthesized ABS and SALM figures examined by AreaSearch across broader statistical boundaries indicate that over the 12-month period, a 1.4% contraction in the labour pool alongside a 2.9% drop in employed residents pushed the jobless rate upward by 1.4 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, the workforce diminished by 0.4%, employment fell by 0.9%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Future workplace demand in Carrington can be further evaluated through nationwide employment forecasts compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been overlaid onto the local industry structure to assess employment trajectories. While national headcount is projected to climb by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, sector-level performance varies widely. Applying this weighted industry distribution to the local base indicates employment in Carrington could rise by 7.2% across five years and 14.8% across ten years (an illustrative weighted projection that does not factor in local demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) is $1,766 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $930 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,885 a year against an average of $65,315. 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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The latest ATO tax records synthesized by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the suburb of Carrington slightly below the national standard. Carrington taxpayers generate a median income of $53,885 and an average income of $65,315, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $59,446 for median income and $72,056 for average earnings as of March 2026. From 2021 Census reporting, individual weekly earnings ($930) reach the 71st percentile, whereas household income occupies the 51st percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort accounts for the largest share at 33.5% of residents (765 people), comparable to the 29.9% registered throughout the broader region. Severe housing cost burdens leave only 81.3% of earnings unspent (placing the area at the 48th percentile), while the SEIFA income metric ranks the suburb in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) had 856 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 8% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. 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 stock recorded in Carrington at the most recent Census was divided into 61.8% standalone houses and 38.2% alternative residential formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other residences. Fully owned properties accounted for 24.6% of homes, trailing the Regional NSW benchmark, with remaining tenures split between mortgaged residences (30.6%) and tenant-occupied dwellings (44.8%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $1,950, considerably higher than the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while the typical weekly rent stood at $430 compared to $330 regionally.
From a nationwide perspective, Carrington mortgage payments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and local rental costs sit well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) counted 856 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 949 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 59.3% of all households, made up of couples without children (26.7%), couples with children (20.2%), and single parent households (12.0%). Non-family living situations represent the remaining 40.7%, comprising single-person households at 31.4% alongside group households at 9.1%. With a median household size of 2.2 people, the area records smaller household units than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.5% of adults in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) hold a university qualification, including 24.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 124 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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 profiles in Carrington track well above broader regional standards, as 35.5% of individuals aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 26.1% across the SA4 region and 21.3% in Rest of NSW. This distinct educational standing equips the local workforce effectively for knowledge-oriented industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the highest proportion at 24.9%, with postgraduate awards accounting for 8.5% and graduate diplomas comprising 2.1%. Vocational qualifications are likewise well established, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ having earned technical credentials—specifically certificates (22.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Study participation is remarkably strong across the area, with 27.2% of the local population actively participating in structured education.
Among these learners, 9.4% attend higher education institutions, 7.4% are in primary schools, and 4.6% are enrolled in secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) reaches 20 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 190 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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An assessment of public transit networks shows 20 operational stops serving Carrington across a selection of bus services. These facilities are linked by 3 discrete routes that generate 189 scheduled passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is exceptional, with residents generally residing 151 meters from their nearest transit stop. Reflecting its predominantly residential makeup, most workers commute outward, with private vehicles accounting for 85% of travel, while 6% walk and 4% travel by bicycle. Motor vehicle availability averages 1.1 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 29.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric that may mirror COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 27 trips daily across the entire network, translating to roughly 9 departures weekly for each individual transit stop.
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67.0% of residents in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality indicate notable health hurdles in Carrington, with general health conditions apparent across the broader population and occurring at a significantly elevated rate in older cohorts. Private health insurance participation slightly exceeds typical SA2 levels, covering approximately 53% of all residents (~1,205 people). Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread health issues locally, affecting 8.9% and 11.0% of the community respectively, while 67.0% of residents reported having no medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts experience chronic health issues at rates above average.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 15.6% of the population (356 people), tracking below the Regional NSW share of 23.3%. Although health metrics among older residents present difficulties, their national rankings remain lower than those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 89.1% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (27.9%). 4.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Carrington below typical standards: Australian citizens make up 90.0% of the community, 89.1% of residents were born domestically, and 95.4% use solely English at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group, representing 37.8% of the local population. However, the most pronounced relative divergence appears in Judaism, where virtually no residents practice the faith, compared to 0.1% throughout Regional NSW. Looking at parent countries of birth, English represents the leading ancestral background in Carrington at 30.0%, followed by Australian at 27.9% and Irish at 9.9%. Other cultural heritages exhibit visible proportional differences: Russian backgrounds are distinctly elevated at 0.6% of Carrington (compared to 0.2% regionally), Welsh heritage stands at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and Macedonian ancestry represents 0.4% (matching 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.6% 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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Carrington exhibits a younger age distribution than Regional NSW overall. August 2026 AreaSearch assessments indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 37.9% of the population, compared to 23.5% regionally, while senior and retiree groups (65+) account for 15.6% against a Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 35, down from 36 recorded at the 2021 Census, sitting 8 years beneath the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 from that same Census. Among age brackets, mature adults and young retirees (45 - 64) have decreased from 24.6% at the Census to an estimated 21.7%.
The most substantial demographic expansion to 2041 is expected within the young to middle aged adult group, adding 210 residents (24%) to reach 1,076.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carrington (Newcastle - NSW)
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,061 at the 2021 Census → 2,285 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 (SAL10829). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.