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The median house price in Charlestown (NSW) is $1.10m, with units at $732k. House values have moved 5.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Charlestown (NSW) has an estimated 14,382 residents, up from 13,601 at the 2021 Census — a change of 781 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 217 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 2,020 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Charlestown (NSW) is estimated to have a population of approximately 14,382, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified following the Census. Compared to the 13,601 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 781 people (5.7%). This adjustment is derived from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 14,304 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 217 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With a density of 2,019 persons per square kilometer, the locality exceeds the benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 5.7% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW at 5.1%, establishing the suburb of Charlestown (NSW) as a regional growth leader, with natural increase serving as the primary demographic driver by generating around 50.0% of total recent population gains. Demographic modelling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 using 2021 where coverage is missing. Age-cohort expansion rates from these combined datasets are extended across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Long-term demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of Charlestown (NSW) will experience an expansion slightly under the non-metropolitan national median, adding 1,544 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 figures, which translates to overall growth of 10.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
355 new dwellings have been approved in Charlestown (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 71 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, 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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An assessment of ABS building approval records by AreaSearch indicates that Charlestown has averaged approximately 71 residential building consents annually, amounting to roughly 355 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 65 approvals have been lodged. Over the past 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the addition of roughly 2 new residents annually for every constructed home highlights resilient underlying demand that underpins local property values. Newly approved dwellings exhibit an average expected construction cost of $548,000, surpassing regional standards and pointing to higher-specification building activity.
Furthermore, non-residential pipeline activity remains firm, evidenced by $22.3 million in commercial building approvals granted this financial year. Recent residential planning activity shows that medium and high-density formats comprise 62.0% of approvals, while freestanding dwellings account for 38.0%. This growing emphasis on higher-density construction offers accessible pathways into the market for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. Compared with the existing built environment, in which standalone houses currently represent 76.0%, this pipeline illustrates a structural transition prompted by shrinking greenfield land availability, evolving living preferences, and demand for varied price points. Generating roughly 250 people per approval, the overall urban landscape remains relatively low density. Projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that Charlestown will gain an additional 1,466 residents by 2041. Given prevailing construction trajectories, incoming residential supply is well positioned to satisfy demand, creating favourable market conditions for purchasers while potentially enabling population gains to outpace baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Charlestown (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Charlestown (NSW), worth an estimated $513 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.76 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 works, major planning initiatives, and civic infrastructure upgrades play a critical role in shaping local development and economic vitality. A total of 24 impactful developments have been monitored by AreaSearch across the locality, highlighted by significant undertakings such as the Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion, Uniting Charlestown, 27 Dickinson Street Residential Development, and 14 Frederick Street Residential Development, with the most prominent items outlined below.
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Uniting Charlestown
A $300 million landmark seniors living and aged care development on the former TAFE campus at Tiral Street, Charlestown. Stage 1 delivers a 120-bed residential aged care home and 96 independent living units (ILUs). Stage 2 adds 107 ILUs and 133 residential apartments across four buildings ranging from 5 to 14 storeys. Amenities include a wellness centre, hairdresser, cafe, swimming pool, clubhouse, landscaped rooftop with BBQ area, walking paths, chapel and multi-faith space, and visiting rooms for GPs and allied health practitioners.The first seniors living development in NSW to receive State Significant Development Approval (SSDA) under the Housing State Environmental Planning Policy. Project management by TSA Riley, architecture by Plus Architecture.
14 Frederick Street Residential Development
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 7-storey building comprising 29 units. Apartment configurations include 1 one-bedroom apartment, 25 two-bedroom apartments and 3 three-bedroom apartments. Car parking for 31 vehicles proposed.
27 Dickinson Street Residential Development
DA approved development site for 27 apartments and one commercial space on a 1,214sqm corner block with 23 on-site car parks. The low-rise residential apartment complex is strategically positioned within walking distance of Charlestown Square and public transport links, targeting first home owners, affordable housing and investors.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
A significant $131 million redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. Approved in May 2025, the project features a nine-storey expansion (SSD-38025700) adding 114 inpatient beds, five new operating theatres, and an expanded emergency department. The development also includes a new main entrance on Casey Street, ten consulting suites, and enhanced radiology and oncology services. As of April 2026, the project is integrated into the broader Gateshead Medical Precinct Planning Proposal, which seeks to rezone surrounding land to support a regionally significant health hub.Construction is phased to maintain hospital operations, with final completion targeted for 2027.
Macquarie Tower
Macquarie Tower is a 15-storey mixed-use development by GWH in Charlestown, featuring 54 residential apartments with panoramic ocean views, plus commercial space including the Hive Academy childcare facility and end-of-trip facilities. It is Lake Macquarie's tallest building.
Charlestown Health and Hospital Hub
A four-storey healthcare hub at 99 Pacific Highway, Charlestown, delivering over 8,000 square metres of floor space and 240 car parking spaces. Anchored by the Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown (operating theatres, procedure rooms, endoscopy suites and inpatient beds), the IPN Charlestown General Practice (the largest GP clinic in the Hunter Region with 20+ consulting rooms), Sonic Healthcare diagnostic imaging, pathology and skin cancer services, and Novatrials clinical research facility including a 30-bed Phase 1 inpatient unit.The project supersedes the earlier withdrawn SSD-35241384 proposal and represents a capital value of approximately $80 million in land and buildings, with total investment exceeding $100 million including fit-outs.
Charlestown Swim Centre Expansion
Completed $1.1 million expansion featuring a new indoor heated learn-to-swim pool (16m x 8m) with depth ranging from 60cm to 1m, designed specifically for teaching swimming skills to children from 6 months upwards. The facility now operates three pools and enables up to six classes to run simultaneously.
Highpoint
Highpoint is Lake Macquarie's tallest residential building, standing 165 metres above sea level with 17 levels comprising 68 apartments (one, two and three bedroom options) plus ground floor commercial space. The development features two entertainment terraces including a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views, premium finishes throughout, and a unique design with only four apartments per floor from level 4 upward, offering 15% more floor area than comparable CBD apartments.
7,798 residents of Charlestown (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 8,118. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 69.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,438, about 86% 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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Statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch highlights a highly qualified local labour force with substantial representation in essential service industries and a low jobless rate of 3.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,798, while local unemployment sits 0.2% under the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Labour force engagement is notably strong at 69.6%, well above the 60.6% seen across Regional NSW. Additionally, Census records show that 27.4% of workers conducted their roles from home, although pandemic-related restrictions during Covid-19 must be kept in mind. The primary industries employing local residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Concentration in health care & social assistance is especially pronounced, exceeding the regional benchmark by 1.2 times. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of workers in Charlestown relative to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Census ratios comparing the working population against total resident workers show that this largely residential community provides relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. During the 12 months to March 2026, aggregated ABS and SALM figures analysed by AreaSearch show that Charlestown experienced a 0.2% contraction in the overall labour force alongside a 1.7% fall in employment, pushing the jobless rate up by 1.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Broader labour outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further perspective when weighted across local industry distributions over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral performance varies widely. When matched against Charlestown's specific industry composition, modelled employment expands by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, serving as an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Charlestown (NSW) is $1,839 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $880 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,085 a year against an average of $75,049. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that earnings in Charlestown exceed national benchmarks, recording a median income of $56,085 and an average income of $75,049, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 respectively across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $61,873 for median earnings and $82,794 for average income as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, combined individual, family, and household earnings placed the locality in the 59th percentile across Australia. The single largest income group accounts for 33.2% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,774 residents), closely tracking Regional NSW where that bracket comprises 29.9%.
While housing commitments absorb 15.4% of income, resilient earning levels maintain disposable income at the 57th percentile, and the suburb falls into the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Charlestown (NSW) had 5,302 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 9% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that standalone houses account for 76.2% of Charlestown's housing stock, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures comprise 23.8%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright property ownership stands at 35.2%, trailing the Regional NSW level, while properties with a mortgage represent 38.1% and rental accommodations make up 26.7%. Typical monthly mortgage installments in Charlestown sit at $2,000, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, and median weekly rent reaches $400 versus $330 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing surpasses the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents outstrip the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Charlestown (NSW) counted 5,302 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,606 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 70.0%, consisting of couples with offspring (30.3%), couples without children (26.8%), and single parent households (12.2%). Non-family residences account for the remaining 30.0%, being primarily single-person dwellings at 26.1% alongside shared group arrangements at 3.9%. With a median household size of 2.5 people, occupancy sits slightly higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.5% of adults in Charlestown (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,397 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 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 attainment is a distinguishing feature of the local area, where 28.5% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary credentials compared with 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. Within this group, bachelor degrees make up 20.2%, postgraduate qualifications account for 5.8%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.5%. Technical and vocational training is likewise widespread, with 37.6% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, encompassing advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (26.5%). Active learning is common throughout the suburb, with 27.5% of the local population engaged in study. Primary school students constitute 9.4% of residents, secondary students make up 6.4%, and 5.3% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Charlestown (NSW) reaches 128 stops on 57 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 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 1.4 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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Transit infrastructure in Charlestown includes 128 operational public transport stops catering to bus services across 57 separate routes, delivering a combined total of 2,170 passenger services each week. Local transit connectivity is rated as excellent, featuring an average walking distance of 157 meters from dwellings to the closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys and vehicle ownership standing at 1.4 per dwelling. In addition, 27.4% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
Across the network, bus departures average 310 trips per day, providing roughly 16 weekly trips for each individual stop. The adjacent mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.0% of residents in Charlestown (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding chronic illnesses and mortality indicate notable health considerations in Charlestown, where ongoing medical conditions appear across younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance uptake is particularly strong, covering approximately 57% of residents (~8,137 people), notably higher than the 51.9% reported throughout Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 9.6 and 8.4% of the population respectively, whereas 67.0% report having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. General wellbeing across working-age cohorts remains largely consistent with typical benchmarks.
People aged 65 and over comprise 18.0% of the community (2,588 people), sitting below the regional proportion of 23.3%, with health metrics for older residents showing some vulnerability while aligning closely with national averages overall.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Charlestown (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 86.4% of residents, with 9.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background indicators show lower diversity than typical benchmarks, with Australian-born individuals representing 86.4% of the community, Australian citizenship at 92.1%, and monolingual English speakers at home making up 90.7%. Christianity is the primary declared faith, practiced by 49.7% of Charlestown residents. Judaism displays the most notable relative presence, accounting for 0.1% of locals compared with 0.1% recorded regionally across Regional NSW. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most widespread heritage backgrounds in Charlestown are English at 29.9%, Australian at 28.3%, and Scottish at 9.2%. Other notable ancestral variations include Macedonian heritage at 1.1% (versus 0.4% across the broader region), Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and French background at 0.6% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Charlestown (NSW) is 38. 26.4% 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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Charlestown maintains a comparatively younger demographic distribution than Regional NSW. Based on figures current to August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 30.7% of the population compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while seniors and retirees (65+) represent 18.0% against 23.3% regionally. This results in an estimated median age of 38, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 5 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 29.3% to an estimated 30.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, this same cohort is expected to experience the strongest expansion, adding 982 residents (22%) to reach a total of 5,397.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Charlestown (NSW)
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 | May 2026 5 months ago all 9 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 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 — 217 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,601 at the 2021 Census → 14,382 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 (SAL10884). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.