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City has an estimated 5,361 residents, up from 4,835 at the 2021 Census — a change of 526 people, or 10.9%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 298 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 3,749 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population releases and post-Census address validations, the suburb of City has reached an estimated 5,361 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 4,835 individuals counted in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 526 residents, or 10.9%. This updated figure of 5,361 is based on the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 298 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. Consequently, local density stands at 3,749 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the top quartile of assessed Australian regions.
Surpassing both the Australian Capital Territory baseline of 8.5% and the wider SA4 region, the suburb of City's 10.9% rise underscores its role as a regional expansion hotspot. International migration served as the core catalyst, generating roughly 94.0% of all recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 area are sourced from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline, supplemented beyond 2032 or for unlisted areas by the ACT Government's 2022-based SA2 age cohort models. Looking ahead, the suburb of City is positioned within the top 10 percent nationally for demographic expansion, with SA2 projections indicating an influx of 6,848 people by 2041. Over the full 16 years, this represents a cumulative surge of 127.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
332 new dwellings have been approved in City over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That is 12.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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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ABS residential building approvals mapped across statistical divisions show that City has yielded roughly 66 dwelling permits annually, amounting to 332 authorized homes over the past 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no building approvals have been logged. In the period spanning FY-21 to FY-25, only 0.9 new residents arrived per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years, demonstrating that residential supply has kept pace with or exceeded incoming demand, widening buyer selection and supporting potential population expansion beyond current forecasts. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $411.8 million have been registered during this financial year, reflecting substantial private sector commitment.
On a per-capita basis, residential construction in City trails the Australian Capital Territory by 12.0% while ranking in the 4th percentile of all assessed areas across Australia, constraining purchasing options and elevating competition for existing stock. Nonetheless, overall activity remains well above the countrywide standard, indicating elevated builder sentiment. Furthermore, recent development work has been exclusively focused on attached housing types, delivering higher-density configurations that lower entry barriers for downsizers, entry-level buyers, and property investors. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update, City is slated to welcome 6,848 additional inhabitants by 2041. If prevailing building volumes continue unchanged, the volume of new residential deliveries may fall behind population gains, potentially intensifying market competition and providing upward momentum for property values.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside City, worth an estimated $1.99 billion. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.4 billion. 26 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 infrastructure projects, strategic plans, and major urban initiatives play a fundamental role in shaping community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 29 projects expected to influence the precinct. Prominent developments include ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park), Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1), Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park, and Crystalbrook Aurora, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park)
A 1.7km extension of Canberras light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park. The project features three new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South, and Commonwealth Park, along with a new light rail bridge over Parkes Way. The system utilizes wire-free technology with on-board energy storage and incorporates green track sections featuring turf and succulent species to reduce noise and glare. As of April 2026, track laying is advancing on London Circuit and structural work on the Parkes Way bridge is nearing completion, with the line expected to be open for passengers in 2028.
Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1)
A new 2,000-seat lyric theatre being constructed on Vernon Circle adjacent to The Playhouse as Stage 1 of the broader Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. Designed by Cox Architecture with Yerrabingin, Charcoalblue and Arcadia Landscape Architecture, the venue will enable Canberra to host large-scale musicals, ballet, opera and international productions for the first time. The auditorium features 1,000-seat stalls, a 500-seat circle and a 500-seat balcony with state-of-the-art acoustics. A $317 million contract was signed in December 2025 with Multiplex as builder; main construction commenced January 2026 with completion targeted for 2028.Refurbishment of the existing Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and Courtyard Studio will follow in subsequent stages.
City Hill Mixed-Use Precinct
A transformative urban renewal project south-west of City Hill comprising six distinct buildings. The precinct includes 502 residential dwellings (76 affordable), a striking 5-star hybrid timber hotel, an A-grade commercial office building (One City Hill), and an activated ground floor retail hub with cafes and a supermarket. At its heart is a large urban park designed to integrate with the future Canberra light rail expansion and the city's civic fabric.
Crystalbrook Aurora
A 10-storey luxury hotel featuring 225 guest rooms and suites, a 300-seat flagship Japanese restaurant (Raku), and a level-10 rooftop dining venue. The development includes the Eleme Day Spa, a wellness floor with a pool, sauna, and gym, plus five conferencing spaces. As of early 2026, the project has topped out, with facade installation and interior fit-out underway toward a 2027 opening.
Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park
Construction is underway on Light Rail Stage 2A, a 1.7 km extension of Canberra's light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park via London Circuit West. The project will add three stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park, include wire-free operation using onboard energy storage, deliver active travel and streetscape upgrades, and form the first stage of the broader Light Rail to Woden program. Stage 2B to Woden remains in planning and environmental approvals.
Northbourne Village Stage 4
The final stage of the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, developed by JWLand. Stage 4 is a nine-storey hotel and serviced apartment building comprising 134 rooms. The facade responds to the adjacent heritage-listed Owen Flats. Parking for Stage 4 is provided within the basement of the adjacent Stage 3 building. The project completes a major urban renewal precinct along Northbourne Avenue, Canberra's inner-north gateway boulevard, adjacent to the light rail corridor. Construction was projected to commence in mid-2025.
Turner Build-to-Rent
Canberra's first privately delivered build-to-rent development, situated on a 7,070sqm site on Northbourne Avenue adjacent to the light rail line. Cedar Pacific is delivering approximately 306 apartments across three buildings of 8-9 storeys arranged around a central landscaped courtyard. The project includes a 15% affordable rental component (40-plus dwellings managed by a community housing provider at less than 75% of market rent). Amenities include a rooftop pool, premium gym, cinema, co-working space, residents lounge, private dining room, outdoor BBQ and basement parking.The development is targeting a 5-star Green Star rating with timber construction and all-electric operation.
The Belmont
A premium residential development in Braddon featuring 8 storeys with 96 high-end apartments and ground-floor retail space. The project emphasizes sustainable design with rooftop gardens, energy-efficient systems, and communal lifestyle facilities including a residents lounge and gym.
3,726 residents of City are employed, from a labour force of 3,832. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 73.9%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 25,656, about 4.8 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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City features a prominent concentration of corporate and professional services, a low unemployment rate of 2.8%, and year-on-year employment growth of 0.8% according to aggregated statistical district metrics compiled by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 3,726 local inhabitants are employed. The jobless rate sits 1.3% below the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 4.1%, while local labor force engagement stands at 73.9% against 70.6% across the Australian Capital Territory. Census figures indicate that 13.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local residents comprise public administration & safety, professional & technical, and accommodation & food.
In accommodation & food, local concentration is notably pronounced, registering 2.0 times the broader regional proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for merely 6.5% of the local workforce, trailing the Australian Capital Territory level of 11.7%. Recording 8.3 workers per local resident at the Census, the precinct operates as a major regional commercial node that attracts commuters from outlying areas. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical series shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 0.8% while the workforce rose by 1.1%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in local unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory saw a 0.3% rise in employment and a 1.1% gain in the labor pool, translating to a 0.7 percentage point increase in its jobless rate. Broader workforce guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections outlines nationwide employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Correlating these industry trends with the local employment distribution suggests local headcount expansion of 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting framework serves as an indicative model rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in City is $2,232 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,076 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,282 a year against an average of $103,421. The average runs 43% 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, the suburb of City recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $72,282 and an average return of $103,421. These levels place the suburb in the highest percentile nationally, comparing to $72,206 and $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current benchmarks stand at approximately $79,828 (median) and $114,218 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census returns place the locality between the 80th and 84th percentiles across Australia.
The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most prevalent, encompassing 39.8% of residents (2,133 people) compared to 34.3% across the wider region. Affluence is further illustrated by the 34.3% of the community receiving over $3,000 per week, bolstering high-end retail commerce. Although accommodation costs account for 19.8% of earnings, robust wages place net disposable income at the 74th percentile and secure a position in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
City had 1,796 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 100% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. 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, standalone houses made up none of the residential inventory in City, with 100.0% consisting of other dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats, contrasted against 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Outright home ownership stood at 15.8%, trailing the territory average, while 21.4% of homes carried a mortgage and 62.8% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage outlays sat at $1,950 compared to the Australian Capital Territory figure of $2,080, whereas median weekly rents were $550 against $450 territory-wide.
Across Australia as a whole, local mortgage repayments surpass the national average of $1,863, and rents sit significantly higher than the countrywide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
City counted 1,796 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,991 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 6% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 45.0% of local living arrangements, consisting of 35.5% couples without children, 5.9% couples with children, and 2.9% single parent households. The remaining 55.0% comprise non-family setups, led by lone person households at 44.5% and group residences at 10.3%. The typical household size stands at 1.7 people, smaller than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.5% of adults in City hold a university qualification, including 33.3% with a bachelor degree and 24.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 6.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment among residents in City exceeds broader benchmarks, with 61.5% of people aged 15+ possessing university credentials, compared to 46.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 33.3%, followed by postgraduate study at 24.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational accreditations comprise 11.7% of qualifications for persons aged 15+, consisting of 5.6% in advanced diplomas and 6.1% across various certificates. Formal study enrollment is exceptionally strong locally, with 50.3% of the resident community undertaking some form of education. Tertiary study represents the overwhelming majority at 44.3%, alongside 1.2% in primary schooling and 1.1% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in City reaches 36 stops on 139 routes, timetabled for about 9,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Urban transit infrastructure across City incorporates 36 active stops covering a combination of train, lightrail and buses. A network of 139 individual routes operates through these locations, delivering a total of 9,615 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is exceptional, with the typical commuter positioned 193 meters from their nearest transit boarding point. As a core residential center, outbound commuting is common, with 39% traveling by car, 37% walking, and 15% taking buses. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.4 per dwelling, sitting under the regional benchmark. Working from home accounted for 13.6% of residents during the 2021 Census, a figure subject to COVID-19 considerations.
Across all transit lines, services run at an average rate of 1,373 trips per day, providing roughly 267 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.1% of residents in City report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 1.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 chronic condition metrics indicate exceptional overall wellness throughout City, characterized by an exceptionally low rate of widespread ailments across all age demographics. Moreover, private healthcare coverage is substantial, encompassing roughly 68% of the local population (3,647 people), exceeding the Australian Capital Territory rate of 62.4% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most widespread diagnoses, recorded among 7.5% and 10.8 of the population, respectively, while 77.1% reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents of working age exhibit strong health with minimal chronic disease. The cohort aged 65 and over comprises 6.7% of the populace (359 people), well beneath the territory-wide proportion of 14.2%, and older residents achieve health rankings that surpass the already elevated national standings of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.9% of City residents were born overseas and 42.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.0%) and English (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across City, where 49.9% of residents were born abroad and 42.7% use a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation, comprising 23.4% of the population. A notable statistical variance appears within Judaism, which encompasses 0.4% of local residents compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Ancestry records regarding parental birthplace show Chinese background at 19.0%, well above the regional share of 4.2%, matching English ancestry at 19.0%, while Australian ancestry accounts for 16.2%, below the wider territory rate of 23.0%.
Further notable variations emerge across specific communities, including Korean ancestry at 1.8% in City against 0.6% regionally, Russian heritage at 0.4% compared to 0.3%, and French background at 0.6% versus 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of City is 26, 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 of City is strongly weighted toward young adults without dependents. As of August 2026, AreaSearch figures indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 44.0% of the populace, compared to 31.4% across the Australian Capital Territory, while the middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) make up 8.1%, well below the regional standard of 21.5%. The local median age is 26 as at August 2026, down from 27 at the 2021 Census, and sits 9 years younger than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and well below the national median of 38 from the 2021 Census.
The most marked shift since the Census occurred in the middle aged and young retiree cohorts, declining from 13.0% to an estimated 8.1%. By 2041, the largest volume increase is projected in the young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), rising by 2,832 residents (128%) to 5,051, whereas the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will record the fastest proportional expansion, rising 195% to 1,060.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for City
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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 5 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 Apr 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 — 298 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,835 at the 2021 Census → 5,361 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 (SAL80038). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.