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The median house price in Chippendale is $1.89m, with units at $875k. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Chippendale has an estimated 9,506 residents, up from 7,803 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,703 people, or 21.8%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. That puts 20,665 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 Chippendale records an estimated resident count of around 9,506, drawing from broader ABS updates and post-Census address validations by AreaSearch. Compared to the 2021 Census baseline of 7,803 people, this represents an expansion of 1,703 people (21.8%). That trajectory is derived from an assessed resident population of 9,505 using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 12 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a density of 20,665 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks within the top 10% nationally in AreaSearch metrics, highlighting intense competition for space.
Expanding by 21.8% post-2021 Census, the area outpaced both NSW (7.3%) and Greater Sydney to emerge as a key regional growth spot. Inward overseas migration formed the backbone of this demographic lift, generating approximately 95.0% of recent population additions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline underpin the SA2 modelling used by AreaSearch, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Age-cohort expansion rates from these series are applied across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Based on combined SA2 figures, the suburb of Chippendale is positioned for top-quartile national expansion, with a forecast gain of 3,452 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 36.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
143 new dwellings have been approved in Chippendale over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 0.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to ABS residential building approvals examined by AreaSearch across statistical divisions, Chippendale has recorded an annual mean of approximately 28 approved homes, totalling an estimated 143 dwellings over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with no approvals recorded to date in FY-25. The ratio of 302.5 new residents annually for each newly constructed home between FY-21 and FY-25 indicates that demographic demand substantially outstrips dwelling creation, compounding competitive purchasing pressure and price appreciation. Meanwhile, approved non-residential construction totalled just $62,000 this financial year, underscoring very subdued commercial development.
Chippendale experiences a significantly lower pace of building construction relative to Greater Sydney. Such tightly constrained supply typically bolsters price points and buyer demand for established dwellings, even with recent improvements in activity. Construction intensity also tracks beneath national benchmarks, highlighting both market maturity and physical limits on new development. According to the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch, forward estimates point to an influx of 3,451 residents through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, housing delivery could lag ongoing population increases, likely intensifying competition and underpinning ongoing value appreciation.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chippendale, worth an estimated $2.53 billion. A further 162 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $167.6 billion. 45 are already under construction and 56 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Strategic infrastructure delivery and planning frameworks play a central role in driving local performance, with 22 influential projects identified across the area by AreaSearch. Among the most notable undertakings are Central Place Sydney, The Post House, University of Sydney Darlington Terraces Redevelopment, and the UTS National First Nations College.
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The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
University of Sydney Darlington Terraces Redevelopment
Refurbishment of 38 University-owned heritage terraces and Darlington House to provide upgraded student accommodation and university facilities. The original approved scheme included new rear buildings delivering up to 336 student beds and accommodation for visiting academics. The University has since confirmed it will retain the site and proceed with a refurbishment-focused redevelopment, with completion targeted for 2026.
UTS National First Nations College
Australia's first comprehensive National First Nations College, a 250-bed Indigenous-led residential college with cultural centre, arts spaces, and academic support, to be built on Gadigal land at UTS's Ultimo campus, adjacent to the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building. The design, by Greenaway Architects, Warren and Mahoney, and Oculus, adaptively reuses a heritage-listed building and won a 2024 WAFX Award for social impact. UTS is pursuing a multiparty funding model shared between the university, government, industry and philanthropic partners, with major pledges already secured from the NSW Government, City of Sydney, Woolworths Group, and several philanthropic foundations.
Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the CBD with the waterfront.
Central Place Sydney
Central Place Sydney is a $3 billion commercial and urban regeneration development by Dexus and Frasers Property Australia adjacent to Sydney's Central Station. The project comprises two 35 and 37-storey office towers and an 8-storey connector building, supplying more than 130,000 sqm of sustainable workspace and tech-focused office accommodation. Planning consent has been granted by the City of Sydney and the NSW Government.
5,959 residents of Chippendale are employed, from a labour force of 6,226. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 67.3%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Chippendale features a well-credentialed resident labour force with notable strength across the technology sector, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.3% and 1.7% year-on-year employment growth based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. By March 2026, 5,959 residents were employed; the local jobless rate sat 0.2% above the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while workforce engagement closely tracked the regional benchmark of 68.9%. Census records showed that 57.8% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for local residents are professional & technical services, accommodation & food, and education & training.
Professional & technical activities show notable concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.8 times the broader metropolitan baseline. Conversely, construction engages only 3.3% of workers in the area, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 8.6%. With a Census ratio of 0.7 jobs per resident, the local area provides above-average employment access. An examination of ABS and SALM series by AreaSearch across broader zones indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.7% alongside a 0.9% increase in the labour pool, lowering the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9% and the labour force by 1.9%, alongside a slight downward shift. Forward projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context for future labour demand. Over five- and ten-year horizons, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, with substantial variation across industries. When weighted against Chippendale's local industry composition, employment is projected to increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a simple structural extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chippendale is $1,606 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $882 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,408 a year against an average of $68,064. The average runs 44% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Chippendale taxpayers recorded a median income of $47,408 and a mean of $68,064, aligning with nationwide benchmarks compared to $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, indexed estimates reach approximately $52,301 (median) and $75,088 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings at the 64th percentile ($882 weekly) and household earnings at the 41st percentile. The dominant income bracket covers 30.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,908 residents), matching the regional share of 30.9%.
AFFORDABILITY remains under severe strain, with residents retaining only 70.3% of income (24th percentile), while the area sits in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chippendale had 3,743 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 89% apartments. 13% are owned with a mortgage, 78% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,409 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 32.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Chippendale at the last Census was overwhelmingly dominated by higher-density options, with 0.1% houses and 100.0% other dwellings including semi-detached homes and apartments, contrasting with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Full home ownership was modest at 9.1%, with the remaining market split between mortgaged properties (13.1%) and rental housing (77.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs sat below metropolitan levels at $2,409 versus $2,427 for Sydney metro, while median weekly rent stood higher at $520 compared to $470. On a national level, Chippendale's monthly loan repayments sit substantially above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents considerably exceed the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chippendale counted 3,743 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,560 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 5% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 46% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 37.9% of local dwellings, made up of couples without children at 27.4%, couples with children at 5.1%, and single parent households at 2.7%. Non-family living arrangements constitute the remaining 62.1%, consisting of single-person households at 46.2% and share accommodations at 16.0%. Average household occupancy stands at 1.8 people, noticeably below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
63.4% of adults in Chippendale hold a university qualification, including 40.0% with a bachelor degree and 21.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 5.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational profiles in Chippendale substantially exceed state and national standards, with 63.4% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This concentration of qualifications underpins a strong knowledge-economy presence. Bachelor qualifications make up 40.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 21.0%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.4%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications engage 15.1% of those aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (5.7%). Participation in formal education is very pronounced, with 46.2% of the local population engaged in study. This group is dominated by tertiary students at 32.6%, while primary and secondary school students each represent 1.3% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chippendale reaches 9 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 11,300 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 0.1 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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Public transit connectivity across Chippendale includes 9 bus stops across the suburb, accommodated by 42 unique transit routes providing a total of 11,332 weekly trips. Accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 143 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward, with walking accounting for 24% of journeys and rail travel making up 24%. Private vehicle availability is modest at an average of 0.1 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 57.8% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census amid COVID-19 settings. Transit services maintain an average operating frequency of 1,618 departures per day across all available routes, delivering approximately 1259 scheduled trips each week per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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84.4% of residents in Chippendale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 1.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 mortality and health records highlight positive overall outcomes in Chippendale, with low occurrences of long-term conditions across age brackets. Private health insurance membership stands at approximately 54% of the population (~5,118 people), slightly above the SA2 national norm, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported issues locally, affecting 7.7 and 5.4% of the community respectively, while 84.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Sydney level of 74.6%. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 3.4% of the populace (323 people), well below the 15.5% metropolitan benchmark, with this cohort exhibiting strong overall health metrics consistent with broader trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.3% of Chippendale residents were born overseas and 57.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (29.9%) and English (13.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Chippendale displays notable multicultural diversity, with 67.3% of the community born overseas and 57.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 21.0% of the population. A key demographic distinction is the presence of Buddhism, accounting for 10.3% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestry groups in Chippendale are Chinese at 29.9% (well above the 8.4% regional average), Other at 17.6%, and English at 13.3% (below the 19.0% regional share). Several smaller cultural cohorts show elevated local representation relative to the region, including Korean at 1.8% (vs 1.1%), Spanish at 1.1% (vs 0.6%), and French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chippendale is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 70.6% 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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The demographic profile in Chippendale is heavily concentrated in young, childless adults. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 54.5% of the population is aged 25 - 44, compared to 31.4% in Greater Sydney, whereas the 45 - 64 cohort comprises 9.1% locally versus 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age is 27, down from 28 at the 2021 Census, which was 10 years younger than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and below the national median of 38 from that Census. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 10.6% to an estimated 9.1%.
However, by 2041, this 45 - 64 age group is projected to generate the largest gain, growing by 1,921 (222%) to 2,786 persons, while the 25 - 44 demographic is forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chippendale
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 8 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 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,803 at the 2021 Census → 9,506 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 (SAL10906). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.