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The median house price in Chisholm (NSW) is $1.04m, with units at $762k. House values have moved 7.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Chisholm (NSW) has an estimated 7,063 residents, up from 4,577 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,486 people, or 54.3%. Growth has averaged 11.5% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,107 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 71.0% of that increase. That puts 952 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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In the suburb of Chisholm (NSW), the resident count reached approximately 7,063 by Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 2,486 people (54.3%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,577 people. These calculations build upon AreaSearch's earlier estimate of 6,713 residents—established after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025—alongside 1,107 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 951 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks recorded by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the state overall, Chisholm's 54.3% expansion solidifies its standing as a major regional growth hub. Inflow from interstate migrants served as the principal catalyst, accounting for roughly 71.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increases also yielded positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Chisholm (NSW) incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline for SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government projections based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are applied across all localities. Driven by these projected demographic patterns, the suburb is forecast to experience exceptional expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of regional areas nationally, accumulating an extra 6,024 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling and achieving an overall increase of 80.3% across the 16 years.
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1,192 new dwellings have been approved in Chisholm (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 238 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 34 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 210 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 177, well below 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Chisholm averages approximately 238 residential dwellings approved annually, totaling an estimated 1,192 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 177 recorded to date in FY-25. Demonstrating solid underlying demand that bolsters residential valuations, the area absorbed an average of 2.8 new residents per year for every home constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with new residential builds carrying an average expected construction cost of $427,000. Complementing this, commercial project approvals reached $4.4 million during this financial year, underlining the suburb's ongoing residential focus.
Per capita building activity in Chisholm surpasses the Rest of NSW by 230.0%, broadening housing opportunities for purchasers even as the pace of construction has eased recently. This elevated rate far exceeds nationwide figures, highlighting substantial builder confidence. Detached houses account for 74.0% of new residential development, while medium and high-density formats comprise 26.0%, preserving the suburb's traditional low-density footprint tailored toward families wanting space. Because the existing built environment consists of 100.0% houses, this pipeline represents a notable diversification driven by land availability constraints, changing resident preferences, and housing affordability pressures. Approvals tracking at roughly 36 people per approval reinforce Chisholm's status as an expanding growth precinct. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Chisholm is slated to expand by 5,673 residents leading up to 2041. Given existing construction rates, the incoming housing pipeline is well-positioned to satisfy local demand, maintaining balanced conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond projected estimates.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chisholm (NSW), worth an estimated $2.39 billion. A further 18 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.58 billion. 9 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local capital works, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 12 projects positioned to influence the district, with prime examples including Chisholm Plaza, Sophia Waters Estate, Raymond Terrace Place Plan, and Sophia Waters Sportsground, as outlined in the summary of key developments below.
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Raymond Terrace Place Plan
Port Stephens Council is developing the Raymond Terrace Place Plan to guide the 20-year growth and revitalisation of the town centre, succeeding the 2015 strategy. The plan targets approximately 2,500 new dwellings with a focus on diverse housing types including townhouses and affordable options to support a population increase of over 5,400 residents. Key elements include public space upgrades, safety enhancements, and the William Street Public Domain Plan.
Chisholm Plaza
Chisholm Plaza is a $180 million neighbourhood shopping centre currently under construction in the Waterford Estate. The 15,000 sqm development is triple-anchored by Woolworths, Aldi, and Dan Murphys, and will include over 50 specialty stores. The precinct features a 112-place childcare centre, swim school, gym, medical centre, and a dining precinct with a tavern. The project targets a 4-star Green Star rating and will provide 638 car spaces. Construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in March 2025, with completion expected in the last quarter of 2026.
Sophia Waters Sportsground
A new neighbourhood sportsground in Sophia Waters, Chisholm, funded by Maitland City Council as part of its 2025-26 capital works program. The facility includes two mixed sports fields, a turf cricket wicket, an amenities building with accessible changerooms and toilets, a canteen, storage, irrigation, field flood lighting, fencing, and over 100 parking spaces. A playspace adjacent to the sportsground is also planned. Construction commenced May 2025 with completion targeted for late 2026. The facility will serve the growing residential communities of Thornton, Chisholm and surrounds.
Sophia Waters Estate
Sophia Waters Estate is a master-planned residential community in Chisholm developed by Allam Property Group. Originally planned for around 1,500 lots across multiple stages, a further 600+ lots were acquired in late 2024 bringing the total to approximately 2,100 dwellings. The estate offers a mix of land-only lots and turnkey house-and-land packages on blocks up to 800 square metres, with prices starting from $410,000. Amenities include open spaces, extensive landscaping, and a network of walking and cycling trails.A new $10 million Maitland City Council sportsground on Suncroft Street commenced construction in May 2025 and is expected to complete in late 2026, providing two mixed sports fields, a turf cricket wicket, an amenities building, flood lighting, and over 100 car spaces. Located in the Hunter Valley between Raymond Terrace and Maitland, with easy access to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens.
Waterford
Waterford is a masterplanned community in Chisholm, NSW, developed by AVID Property Group. The project spans approximately 173 hectares including 74 hectares of green space, wetlands, and parks, with 7km of walking and cycling paths. Waterford is being delivered in stages to approximately 1610 total lots, with a display village of 23 homes from builders including McDonald Jones Homes, Clarendon Homes, Simonds Homes and Eden Brae Homes. The community includes established schools such as St Bede's College and St Aloysius Primary, a childcare centre, and a future village centre and sports precinct.
McFarlanes Rise
McFarlanes Rise is a limited land release in the transforming community of Chisholm, NSW, offering 85 residential lots for families to build their dream homes. It features proximity to schools, employment at Maitland Hospital, and natural surroundings with parks and outdoor activities.
Hume Housing Raymond Terrace Social Housing Project
Transformation of three ageing social houses into 13 new dwellings on Phillip Street - comprising six two-bedroom social homes and seven affordable townhouses. The project will provide housing for approximately 30 people and is backed by $7.5 million in government funding.
Brentwood Thornton Final Stage
Final release of 35 generous sized residential lots in Brentwood Thornton, the concluding stage of a 175-lot contemporary living estate. Located minutes from Newcastle and Maitland, featuring generously proportioned blocks (451-709sqm), open green spaces, parklands, and direct pedestrian access to Allan and Don Lawrence Sports Field. The development includes a planned 132-place childcare centre and offers lifestyle options for building dream homes.
4,069 residents of Chisholm (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,109. Unemployment sits at 1.0%, with participation at 83.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 5,383, about 76% 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 aggregations from AreaSearch indicate that Chisholm possesses a highly capable labor pool with significant representation in essential services, underpinned by an unemployment rate of only 1.0% and an estimated 7.7% annual rise in employment. Employment reached 4,069 working residents as of March 2026, while local joblessness sat 3.1% below the 4.1% figure recorded across Regional NSW, accompanied by a workforce participation rate of 83.4% that substantially exceeds the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census data also indicated that 26.5% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome potentially influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Mining represents a distinct area of local specialization, employing residents at 2.0 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of the workforce, well below the 5.3% regional benchmark. Comparing Census resident workers against local job counts indicates that this predominantly residential district provides limited employment within its own borders. Employment rose by 7.7% over the 12 months to March 2026, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, which was matched by a 7.7% increase in the labour force, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decline in employment and a 0.4% decline in the labour force, accompanied by a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional insight into potential future demand within Chisholm. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Chisholm's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Chisholm (NSW) is $2,755 a week (about $143,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,164 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,549 a year against an average of $79,813. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in Chisholm achieved a median income of $68,549 and an average income of $79,813, substantially outperforming national averages as well as the respective Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $75,623 for the median and $88,050 for the average as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics, Census findings place Chisholm between the 89th and 94th percentiles across the country.
Individual earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 account for 39.0% of local earners (2,754 individuals), mirroring the broader regional proportion of 29.9%. Furthermore, 43.3% of households generate weekly incomes topping $3,000, underpinning strong consumer spending. Despite housing expenses absorbing 16.0% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 94th percentile, placing the area in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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Chisholm (NSW) had 1,406 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,344 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing landscape in Chisholm was composed of 99.6% houses alongside 0.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where 82.6% were houses and 17.4% were other dwellings. Full home ownership stood at 18.9%, trailing the wider region, while 61.7% of properties were being purchased with a mortgage and 19.4% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,344 and median weekly rent of $550 both noticeably exceeded the Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330. On a national scale, Chisholm's mortgage repayments surpass the Australian average of $1,863, with local rents also tracking well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chisholm (NSW) counted 1,406 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,170 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 57% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 7% 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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 92.2% of all households, consisting of 56.5% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent households. The remaining 7.8% comprises non-family setups, made up of 6.6% lone person households and 1.7% group accommodations. At 3.2 people, the median household size in the area exceeds the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.3% of adults in Chisholm (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 28.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,462 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 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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Academic credentials in Chisholm exceed regional standards, with 27.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 15.2% across the SA4 region and 17.6% across the SA3 area. This strong educational profile underpins access to knowledge-intensive careers. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 19.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 5.4%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.9%. In addition, technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 13.5% with advanced diplomas and 28.5% with certificates. Participation in study is substantial across Chisholm, where 34.3% of the populace is engaged in formal education.
This enrollment consists of 14.0% attending primary school, 8.1% in secondary schooling, and 4.4% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Chisholm (NSW) reaches 28 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 380 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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 infrastructure in Chisholm features 28 active transport stops, providing access to bus services. Across these facilities, 49 individual routes operate to deliver a combined 379 weekly passenger trips. Connectivity is favorable, with residents living an average of 271 meters from their closest transport stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice at 98%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average, while 26.5% of working residents operated from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit services run at an average frequency of 54 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.7% of residents in Chisholm (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 metrics and chronic disease incidence indicate favorable health outcomes across Chisholm, characterized by a low prevalence of common medical ailments among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 58% of the community (4,127 people) relative to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns in the suburb, affecting 8.1% and 9.1 of residents, respectively, while 73.7% reported no diagnosed medical issues, exceeding the 63.3% regional benchmark. Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health.
Individuals aged 65 and over represent 9.8% of the local population (692 people), notably below the 23.3% seen in Regional NSW, with older residents recording above-average health metrics that align with broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Chisholm (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 84.1% of residents, with 13.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.4%) and English (29.4%). 3.4% 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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Cultural diversity in Chisholm tracks closely with regional averages, with 84.1% of residents born in Australia, 92.6% holding Australian citizenship, and 87.0% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 60.7% of the local populace compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestries reported in Chisholm are Australian at 30.4%, English at 29.4%, and Scottish at 6.9%. Notable variations emerge among other cultural backgrounds, with Indian ancestry making up 4.3% locally (compared to 0.6% across the region), Korean comprising 0.7% (against 0.1% regionally), and Welsh accounting for 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chisholm (NSW) is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 26.0% 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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Chisholm is predominantly populated by households in family-building stages. As at August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 36.7% of the community versus 23.5% in Regional NSW, while senior and retiree demographics (65+) represent 9.8% compared to the regional figure of 23.3%. The estimated median age stood at 32 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level, sitting 11 years lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census and below the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the retiree and elderly segment increased from 7.0% to an estimated 9.8%.
Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to see the largest numeric rise, adding 2,129 (82%) to reach 4,721, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) will expand at the fastest relative rate, increasing 96% to 2,356 residents.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chisholm (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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 Aug 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 — 1,107 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,577 at the 2021 Census → 7,063 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 (SAL10908). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.