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The median house price in Cliftleigh is $816k, with units at $1.08m. House values have moved 9.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Cliftleigh has an estimated 2,726 residents, up from 2,309 at the 2021 Census — a change of 417 people, or 18.1%. Growth has averaged 6.1% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 156 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 643 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 ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region and recent residential address verification by AreaSearch, the population of Cliftleigh is projected to be approximately 2,726 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 417 residents (18.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,309 inhabitants. This projection is calculated from a base population of 2,715, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics, combined with 156 validated new addresses confirmed post-census. The current population translates to a density of 642 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living and opportunities for future construction.
The 18.1% expansion rate of Cliftleigh since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) as well as the broader state, establishing the locality as a regional leader in population growth. This upward trend was chiefly powered by relocations from other states, which accounted for roughly 68.0% of the overall gains, even though natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive results. AreaSearch incorporates projections created by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking these numbers, projections developed by the NSW State Government in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied instead. The expected growth rates for different age cohorts derived from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, significant growth is anticipated among the top quarter of Australian regional communities, with this specific locality projected to expand by 1,167 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 42.4% over the 16 years.
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102 new dwellings have been approved in Cliftleigh over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analyses of ABS residential building approvals by AreaSearch indicate that Cliftleigh averages roughly 20 new dwelling approvals annually. A total of 102 homes were approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 23 recorded during FY-26. Because an average of 6.8 new residents moved to the suburb for every completed home during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is failing to match demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and drives up prices, with new residences averaging a construction value of $351,000. Furthermore, there was $129,000 worth of non-residential building approvals registered in the current financial year, highlighting a focus that is overwhelmingly residential.
Relative to Rest of NSW, Cliftleigh displays roughly three-quarters of the per-capita residential construction volume, placing it in the 76th percentile of all localities nationwide. Approved residential projects consist of 72.0% separate houses and 28.0% semi-detached properties or units, maintaining the open character of the suburb through a focus on stand-alone homes that appeal to buyers looking for larger blocks. This is a clear departure from the existing housing stock, where houses make up 94.0% of properties, indicating a dwindling supply of vacant land, changing occupant preferences, and a demand for more varied, lower-cost housing types. With approximately 162 people for each building approval, Cliftleigh displays the characteristics of a growing suburb. Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Cliftleigh will add 1,156 residents by 2041, relative to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Residential construction is tracking these projections reasonably well, though home buyers could experience increased rivalry for properties as the local population expands.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Cliftleigh, worth an estimated $800 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.11 billion. 11 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and education & training. 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and planning policies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects that are anticipated to influence the locality. Important projects include The Loxford Estate, Avery's Rise, Heddon Greta South Road and Drainage Improvements, and the Heddon Greta - Cliftleigh Corridor Structure Plan, with details provided below for the most significant developments.
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The Loxford Estate
A large-scale residential development featuring 354 approved homesites across 2000 hectares, with 800 hectares designated as environmental conservation land. Award-winning Hunter-based property developers McCloy Group and Stevens Group are delivering this masterplanned community where contemporary living meets wholesome family lifestyle, featuring vibrant public art, playgrounds, and mature street trees.
Ravensfield Estate Farley
Ravensfield Estate is a 351-lot masterplanned residential development in Farley, located 7.5 kilometres from the Maitland CBD. Offering house and land packages with scenic views over Wentworth Wetlands, the community includes new playing fields, a sportsground, and easy access to Rutherford Shopping Centre and Hunter Valley amenities.
Avery's Rise
Avery's Rise is an approximately 750-lot masterplanned residential estate at Heddon Greta in the Hunter region. The development continues to release new stages of serviced residential land and house-and-land packages. Recent Stage 5C and Stage 10 releases, together with ongoing home construction, indicate the estate remains under active development with supporting community infrastructure including the new Averys Rise Park.
Heddon Greta South Road and Drainage Improvements
Upgrades to road pavement and stormwater infrastructure across key streets to improve deteriorating road conditions and manage stormwater more effectively, reducing flooding risk. The project involves road pavement and stormwater improvements along Heddon Street and other roads in Heddon Greta.
Heddon Greta - Cliftleigh Corridor Structure Plan
The Structure Plan is a strategic framework adopted by Cessnock City Council to manage rapid urban growth between Kurri Kurri and Maitland. It addresses critical infrastructure needs including the duplication of Main Road (MR195), expansion of the Hunter Water wastewater network, and delivery of new open spaces and community facilities. The plan coordinates development across the Cliftleigh, Heddon Greta, and Avery's Village urban release areas to improve connectivity and liveability in the Hunter region.
Weston Public Preschool
A new public preschool is under construction at Weston Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools. Located in the southeast corner of the school, the preschool will feature two purpose-built rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities to accommodate up to 40 children per day. WMK Architecture designed the facility and Richard Crookes Constructions is the appointed builder.As of mid-2026, services reticulation throughout the school is complete and the building structure, including the roof, has been finished. Internal services installation is underway, window installation has begun, and external cladding is in progress. Internal linings will start once the building is watertight, with landscaping to follow. The preschool is on track to open for Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Weston Bears Facility Upgrade
A multi-million dollar upgrade of Weston Bears Park, the home of Weston Bears Football Club, a Newcastle Premier League club founded in 1907. The project refurbished the existing grandstand into a new clubroom, canteen, office, and members' space, and delivered new team change rooms, referee facilities, a gym, and improved spectator amenities, along with a new car park and landscaping. Funded through the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program and Council's operational budget, the upgrade was officially unveiled in March 2026 and is intended to support the club's growth, including a new female football program.The venue has since hosted high-profile fixtures, including an Australia Cup match against A-League club Melbourne City FC.
Bloomfield Colliery Continuation Project
Modification 5 to extend open-cut coal mining operations at Bloomfield Colliery, an existing mine 20km northwest of Newcastle in the Hunter Valley, until 31 December 2035. The project will extend mining into the Creek Cut and Workshop Cut areas within Mine Lease 1738, extracting an additional 5.8 million tonnes of run-of-mine thermal coal at a reduced rate of 0.9 million tonnes per annum, with no increase in equipment or infrastructure. Mining at the site has continued since 1937 and the mine currently employs approximately 93 full-time equivalent personnel.The Environmental Impact Statement was exhibited from 22 April to 20 May 2025 and the project requires both NSW state approval and Commonwealth approval under the EPBC Act, as it is a controlled action. The project is currently listed as requiring more information during the assessment stage.
1,527 residents of Cliftleigh are employed, from a labour force of 1,568. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 80.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 2,013, about 74% 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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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and manual occupations, with a strong presence in vital service industries, an unemployment rate sitting at only 2.6%, and estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch regional data compilations. As of March 2026, there are 1,527 employed locals, and the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while labor force participation is exceptionally high at 80.4% compared with 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicate a moderate 16.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of pandemic lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The major employment industries for local residents are healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a notable concentration in administrative and support services, employing a share of the workforce that is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry and fishing accounts for only 1.5% of local employment, which is below the 5.3% recorded across Regional NSW. The suburb appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against those working locally in the Census. Based on AreaSearch compilations of SALM and ABS statistics for the surrounding region, employment rose by 4.9% and the labor force grew by 4.5% during the 12 months ending March 2026, causing the local unemployment rate to drop by 0.4 percentage points. This performance contrasted with Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labor force declined by 0.4%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.5 percentage points. The national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future labour demands for the suburb of Cliftleigh. These projections, which model five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to project future growth trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth expectations vary widely by industry. Projecting these national industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests Cliftleigh's workforce should grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Cliftleigh is $2,018 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $937 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,662 a year against an average of $80,492. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in the suburb of Cliftleigh are exceptionally high relative to the rest of the nation, with a median of $68,662 and an average of $80,492. These figures compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting these figures for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $75,748 for the median and $88,799 for the average as of March 2026.
Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Cliftleigh around the 68th percentile nationally. The local earnings distribution shows that the largest cohort, comprising 45.5% of residents (1,240 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is comparable to metropolitan trends where 29.9% of the population sits within this range. High housing expenses consume 19.3% of income, yet strong local earnings ensure that disposable income remains at the 61st percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cliftleigh had 769 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. 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 distribution of housing types in Cliftleigh at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.0% houses and 6.0% alternative housing forms such as semi-detached homes, units, and other structures, compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% of dwellings and other structures made up 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Cliftleigh was lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 12.1%, while the remaining properties were occupied by residents with mortgages (40.6%) or tenants (47.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $1,950, which was well above the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $435, compared to the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Cliftleigh exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rent is considerably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cliftleigh counted 769 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 908 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 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 households at 82.2% of the total, which includes 37.6% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 17.3% single parent households. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.8%, with lone-person households accounting for 14.7% and group housing making up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.6% of adults in Cliftleigh hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 37.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb faces some educational challenges, with university attainment rates sitting at 14.6%, which is much lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Practical and vocational skills are highly represented, with 47.2% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 37.4%. Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 33.2% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This cohort includes 12.5% attending primary school, 6.7% in secondary school, and 3.7% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cliftleigh reaches 13 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 280 services a week. The typical home sits about 470 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analyses show 13 active transport stops situated within Cliftleigh, which are serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 25 separate routes that offer a total of 279 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 468 meters from their nearest transport point. As the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with cars remaining the main transport choice for 98% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per home, which is above the regional average.
Roughly 16.5% of working residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related workplace arrangements. The average frequency of service is 39 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 21 weekly trips at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.9% of residents in Cliftleigh report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Significant health issues are apparent in Cliftleigh, according to AreaSearch analyses of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with several medical conditions affecting both young and old cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is remarkably high at roughly 59% of the population (1,600 people). This compares to a rate of 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues locally are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 13.2% and 12.2% of the population respectively, while 65.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The workforce-age cohort experiences significant health challenges, showing high rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 4.7% of the local population (128 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health profiles for senior residents present some challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cliftleigh is largely Australian-born, at 90.9% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.6%) and English (28.8%). 8.4% 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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Cliftleigh exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 90.9% of residents born in Australia, 93.9% holding citizenship, and 92.7% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 42.4% of residents. However, the most pronounced disproportionate representation is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to 0.1% in Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Cliftleigh are Australian at 35.6% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 30.0%), English at 28.8%, and Australian Aboriginal at 8.4%.
There are also clear differences in the proportions of other ethnic backgrounds: Filipino is highly represented at 2.7% of Cliftleigh (compared to 0.6% across the region), Macedonian accounts for 0.2% (compared to 0.4%), and Korean represents 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cliftleigh is 26, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.1% 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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With a median age of 26 years, Cliftleigh is considerably younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the nationwide average of 38 years. Relative to Regional NSW, Cliftleigh has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (29.2%) but fewer residents aged 65 - 74 (3.3%). The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is far higher than the national level of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that younger arrivals have pulled the median age down by 1.2 years to 26. Key demographic shifts show the 25 to 34 age bracket growing from 26.8% to 29.2% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 13.2% to 15.1%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 6.9% to 5.3% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 5.0% to 3.7%. Demographic models suggest that the age structure of the suburb of Cliftleigh will change significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow the fastest, expanding by 51% (an increase of 404 residents) to reach 1,200.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cliftleigh
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 156 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,309 at the 2021 Census → 2,726 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10931). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.