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Chigwell has an estimated 2,264 residents, up from 2,050 at the 2021 Census — a change of 214 people, or 10.4%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 752 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 investigations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Chigwell has an estimated population of 2,264 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 214 people (10.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 2,050 people. The change is calculated from the resident population of 2,264, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level means a density ratio of 752 persons per square kilometer, which is consistent with typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 10.4% expansion in the suburb of Chigwell since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (1.1%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a growth leader locally. Population gains for the area were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 84.0% of overall population increases during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, and to project age group growth after 2032, LGA projections from the Tasmania State Government, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year, are utilized with adjustments using a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at future population projections, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is expected, with the area projected to add 82 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, showing a total increase of 3.6% over the 16 years.
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138 new dwellings have been approved in Chigwell over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area data, Chigwell has seen about 27 dwellings obtain development approval annually, with an estimated 138 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 25 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling built during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-balanced, yielding stable market conditions, though recent figures indicate this has risen to 4.4 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, reflecting the area's rising popularity and potential supply limitations.
New homes are being constructed at an average value of $642,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market with high-end projects. Furthermore, $435,000 in commercial approvals have been logged this financial year, showing the residential focus of the area. Compared to Greater Hobart, Chigwell has 193.0% more construction activity (per person), offering buyers more options, though construction activity has slowed down recently. This is well above the national average, reflecting high developer confidence in the area. New building activity consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the low density character of the area with an emphasis on detached housing that appeals to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 204 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Population projections suggest Chigwell will add 82 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current building volumes, housing supply should sufficiently satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially allowing growth to outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 40 current infrastructure and development projects close to Chigwell, worth an estimated $3.25 billion. 11 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Few things can affect an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major developments and planning initiatives. In total, AreaSearch identified 4 projects that are likely to impact the area. Key developments include Glenorchy Showgrounds Redevelopment, Homes Tasmania Coraki Street Housing Development, Windermere Bay Foreshore Reserve Environmental Project, and Glenorchy Sports Centre, with the following list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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15-17 Coraki Street Chigwell Social Housing
Medium-density social housing development by Homes Tasmania delivering 23 one- and two-bedroom units. The project features a deep-soil communal courtyard, solar capture, high-performance insulation, and targets a 7-star NatHERS rating.
Claremont Plaza Refurbishment and Extension
The Claremont Plaza expansion involves a strategic refurbishment and extension of the existing neighbourhood shopping centre to enhance its convenience-based retail offering. Managed by Region Group, the project aligns with the Greater Glenorchy Plan to revitalize the Claremont village core through improved pedestrian links and expanded specialty retail space. Key focus areas include upgraded food and beverage precincts and modernized parking facilities to serve the growing northern Hobart residential corridor.
Glenorchy Sports Centre
A $28 million multi-sport facility featuring four indoor courts including a dedicated show court for netball, basketball, futsal, volleyball, badminton, pickleball and wheelchair sports. The centre includes spectator seating for up to 600 patrons (300 permanent, 300 portable), modern change rooms with parent and sensory rooms, a registered Changing Places facility, three multi-purpose meeting and event spaces, administrative areas with foyer, reception, office space and kiosk, and secure storage options. The facility includes 68 car parks with three DDA-compliant spaces, two electric vehicle charging stations, dedicated drop-off and loading bay, motorbike parking and bike racks, and easy access to the adjacent Claremont Park and Ride.Located at the entrance of Claremont College, development approval was granted by Glenorchy City Council in July 2025 and endorsed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works in Q4 2025. The main works contract was awarded to Tasmanian firm Fairbrother in Q1 2026 with site establishment underway and construction commencing March 2026. The project is part of the Tasmanian Government's $54.7 million investment in new Southern Tasmanian sporting facilities.
Teering Road Berriedale Social Housing
A 15-unit social housing development located at Teering and Maroni Roads in Berriedale. Delivered by Homes Tasmania in partnership with the Federal Government's Social Housing Accelerator program and constructed by Fairbrother.
Windermere Bay Precinct
A 3.75 hectare mixed-use redevelopment of the former Claremont Primary School site. The project features 315 dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, aimed at providing quality medium-density housing. The precinct includes a childcare centre, cafe, community facilities, and local retail spaces while preserving historic school buildings. Designed by Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects.
Chocolate Experience at Cadbury
A 150 million dollar tourism attraction transforming the waterfront parklands beside the historic Cadbury factory at Claremont into an immersive chocolate visitor experience. The development will include Chocolate Central with interactive flavour displays, a Chocolate Lounge dessert restaurant, a Premium Chocolate Studio offering masterclasses and Build Your Own Bar sessions, and a curated emporium. The ticketed Chocolate Immersion Tour will guide guests through themed zones including the Cacao Forest, Chocolate Lab, the Dairy showcasing Tasmanian milk producers, the Crumb Vault, Paint Your Flavour, the Taste Kitchen and a Factory Control experience.Visitor access will be primarily by river, with two new purpose-built ferries operated by Navigators Group running between Hobart and a new Cadbury Claremont ferry terminal. The project also includes upgrades to the foreshore parklands and an extension of the Hobart Foreshore cycleway. Glenorchy City Council granted development approval in May 2026, with construction to follow and opening forecast for late 2028. The attraction is projected to draw 431,000 visitors a year and add over 120 million dollars to the Tasmanian visitor economy annually, supporting more than 300 construction jobs and 200 ongoing roles. About 95 per cent of the project cost is to be privately funded, with capital raising led by Melbourne investment bank Kidder Williams.
Cadbury Experience
Cadbury factory tourist attraction offers the world's tallest chocolate fountain, 3D time tunnel, build-your-own bar, cafe, playground, restaurant, and shop. Includes new buildings, walkways, cycleways, and a ferry terminal.
Abbotsfield Road Mixed-Use Development
Proposed mixed-use development opposite Claremont Plaza comprising approximately 85 apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space. No evidence was found that the development application has progressed to approval or construction. Recent marketing of nearby development land suggests the site remains in the development planning phase.
1,032 residents of Chigwell are employed, from a labour force of 1,160. Unemployment sits at 11.0%, with participation at 65.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,701, about 75% 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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Chigwell has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 11.0%, and relative employment stability over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,032 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.6% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.4%, indicating room for improvement, and workforce participation is generally similar to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. Based on Census data, a low 3.0% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area displays particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. On the other hand, education & training has limited presence with 7.1% employment compared to 10.8% regionally. The area appears to present limited employment opportunities locally, as shown by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment remain stable by a proportion of exactly zero percent while the labour force grew by 1.8%, leading the unemployment rate to rise by 1.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Hobart saw employment fall by 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.2%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 can provide additional context regarding future demand in Chigwell. These projections, covering five and ten-year terms, have been matched against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Chigwell's employment mix indicates local employment should grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chigwell is $1,232 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $667 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,228 a year against an average of $52,288. 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 postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that income in the suburb of Chigwell is lower than average nationally, with the median recorded at $48,228 and the average income at $52,288. This compares to Greater Hobart's median income of $54,577 and average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,509 (median) and $58,014 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census data, household, family and personal incomes in Chigwell all place between the 15th and 22nd percentiles nationally.
Income analysis indicates the $800 - 1,499 earnings bracket contains 31.8% of the community (719 individuals), in contrast to the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, leaving only 81.0% of income remaining, ranking in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chigwell had 804 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 6% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure in Chigwell, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 81.0% houses and 19.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Chigwell trailed that of Hobart metro, at 22.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.9%) or rented (38.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was significantly below the Hobart metro average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $300, compared to Hobart metro's $1,517 and $350.
Nationally, Chigwell's mortgage repayments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chigwell counted 804 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 888 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 17% couples without children. 32% 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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Family households make up the majority at 64.3% of all households, consisting of 23.6% couples with children, 17.4% couples without children, and 21.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.7%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households representing 4.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people matches the Greater Hobart average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.6% of adults in Chigwell hold a university qualification, including 8.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 33.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 162 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 865 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The area experiences educational hurdles, with university qualification rates (13.6%) significantly below the SA4 region average of 32.8%. This represents both a difficulty and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (0.3%). Vocational and technical skills are prominent, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (33.4%). Educational participation is remarkably high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.0% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chigwell reaches 13 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 analysis shows 13 active transport stops operating within Chigwell consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 49 individual routes, collectively providing 3,170 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 135 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with 8% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A relatively low 3.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 452 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 243 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.2% of residents in Chigwell report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Serious health challenges are clear across Chigwell, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with a variety of health conditions showing notable impacts on both younger and older age brackets, and the rate of private health cover found to be very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,084 people). This compares to 51.7% across Greater Hobart. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 12.1 and 10.1% of residents, respectively, while 62.2% declared themselves entirely free of medical ailments compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart.
The working-age population faces significant health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over (303 people), which is lower than the 20.0% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Chigwell is largely Australian-born, at 85.5% of residents, with 11.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.4%) and English (31.1%). 5.9% 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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Chigwell was found to be below average for cultural diversity, with 85.9% of its population being citizens, 85.5% born in Australia, and 88.1% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Chigwell was Christianity, which accounts for 38.1% of people in Chigwell. However, the most visible overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which makes up 2.2% of the population, compared to 2.8% across Greater Hobart. For ancestry (parental country of birth), the top three represented groups in Chigwell are Australian, making up 31.4% of the population, English, making up 31.1% of the population, and Other, making up 8.4% of the population.
In addition, there are notable differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is significantly overrepresented at 5.9% of Chigwell (versus 3.0% regionally), Filipino at 1.3% (versus 0.5%) and Maori at 0.4% (versus 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chigwell is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 29.9% 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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Chigwell's median age of 33 years is materially younger than Greater Hobart's 39 as well as significantly younger than the 38-year national average. The 5 - 14 age group shows strong representation at 15.1% compared to Greater Hobart, while the 75 - 84 group is less common at 4.1%. In the period since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has grown from 13.9% to 16.5% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group increased from 6.3% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 11.3% to 9.3%.
Population forecasts for 2041 point to substantial demographic changes for Chigwell. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow solidly, expanding by 103 people (49%) from 210 to 314. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 25 to 34 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chigwell
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 — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,050 at the 2021 Census → 2,264 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 (SAL60110). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.