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The median house price in Cliftleigh is $830k, with units at $1.06m. House values have moved 9.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Cliftleigh has an estimated 2,733 residents, up from 2,309 at the 2021 Census — a change of 424 people, or 18.4%. 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 645 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 updates alongside newly validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of Cliftleigh is estimated to have a population of approximately 2,733 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 424 residents (18.4%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,309 people. This adjustment stems from an estimated resident count of 2,716 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 156 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density of 644 persons per square kilometer, the locality retains ample room per resident and substantial scope for future expansion.
Outpacing both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the broader state, the suburb of Cliftleigh's 18.4% growth establishes it as a regional frontrunner. Inflow from interstate migrants served as the primary growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 68.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increases also remained in positive territory. Projections for the suburb of Cliftleigh incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these models are also applied across all areas. Looking ahead, demographic modeling places the suburb of Cliftleigh within the top quartile for population expansion among non-metropolitan Australian localities, forecasting an influx of 1,135 residents to 2041 via aggregated SA2 projections, representing a cumulative 40.9% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Cliftleigh over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, running ahead of 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 residential approval statistics indicates that roughly 10 residential dwellings receive development clearance each year in Cliftleigh, accumulating to around 50 residences over the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 so far, 26 clearances have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 9.1 new residents arrived annually for every residential unit constructed, showing that buyer demand is heavily outpacing newly delivered stock, a dynamic typically associated with upward price pressure and heightened competition. The average expected construction cost for new dwellings sits at $344,000, coming in below the regional benchmark and pointing to affordable building opportunities.
Concurrently, non-residential building activity has been subdued, with commercial approvals amounting to only $129,000 during the current financial year. Compared against the Rest of NSW, new residential clearances per capita in Cliftleigh sit at approximately two-thirds the wider rate, placing the locality in the 82nd percentile nationwide amidst an acceleration in building approvals in recent times. Detached houses constitute 75.0% of recent building activity, while medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 25.0%, maintaining low-density living while delivering options for space-focused occupants. This shifts away from the prevailing built environment of 94.0% houses, reflecting constrained land availability alongside an evolving appetite for diverse, cost-effective residential formats. Demonstrating its ongoing growth profile, the area logs roughly 114 residents for each approved dwelling. Longer-term demographic forecasts indicate an increase of 1,118 occupants in Cliftleigh out to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If residential construction remains at its current pace, additions to housing stock may trail population expansion, creating tighter market conditions and underpinning 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 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 capital works, master-planned developments, and public works programs play a central role in driving regional performance, with AreaSearch cataloguing 5 key initiatives expected to shape the district. Notable developments include The Loxford Estate, Avery's Rise, Heddon Greta South Road and Drainage Improvements, and the Heddon Greta - Cliftleigh Corridor Structure Plan, with major highlights summarized below.
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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.
1,532 residents of Cliftleigh are employed, from a labour force of 1,570. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 80.0%. 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 2,020, 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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A healthy distribution across white-collar and blue-collar occupations characterizes the Cliftleigh labour market, with essential service industries maintaining a prominent footprint, an unemployment level of only 2.4%, and an annual job expansion rate estimated at 5.1% via AreaSearch statistical area modeling. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 1,532, keeping the jobless rate 1.7% under the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while local labour engagement reached 80.0%, substantially exceeding the 60.6% seen regionally. Census records show that 16.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure was likely shaped by pandemic-era mobility restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. In terms of industry concentration, administrative & support represents a major strength, employing workers at 2.1 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of local employment compared with 5.3% across the wider region. An assessment of resident workers against locally based jobs suggests that internal employment opportunities within the boundary remain limited. AreaSearch examined SALM and ABS data that were combined from larger statistical regions for the period ending March 2026, revealing a 5.1% rise in employment and a 4.7% increase in the labour force, which led to a 0.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment and a 0.4% reduction in the labour force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts starting from Mar-26 that can help understand anticipated future demand in Cliftleigh. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and were aligned with Cliftleigh's current employment composition to project potential growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral variations are substantial. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to Cliftleigh's existing employment structure, local employment is expected to rise by 6.3% over five years and by 13.5% over ten years, though this simple weighting method for illustrative purposes does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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According to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Cliftleigh taxpayers recorded a median income of $68,662 alongside an average of $80,492, placing local earnings near the top tier nationally compared with the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 puts current estimates at roughly $75,748 for median earnings and $88,799 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures from the 2021 Census, earnings in Cliftleigh settle around the 68th percentile nationally.
The single largest earnings bracket comprises 1,243 individuals (45.5%) making between $1,500 - 2,999 each week, mirroring the regional metropolitan proportion of 29.9%. While housing commitments take up 19.3% of income, strong remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 61st percentile, placing the area in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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At the time of the most recent Census, standalone houses made up 94.0% of residential structures in Cliftleigh, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing formats accounting for the remaining 6.0%, contrasting with 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties represented only 12.1% of homes, lagging regional tenure levels, while the bulk of residences were subject to a mortgage (40.6%) or occupied by tenants (47.3%). Monthly mortgage repayments sat at a median of $1,950 and weekly rental payments averaged $435, both higher than the Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
On a broader scale, Cliftleigh's mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, with local rents outpacing the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cliftleigh counted 769 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 910 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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The domestic landscape is heavily centered around family units, which comprise 82.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children (37.6%), couples without children (26.7%), and single-parent arrangements (17.3%). Non-family living situations represent 17.8% of the total, with single-person residences at 14.7% and group households at 3.1%. The typical household size stands at 2.9 individuals, higher 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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Educational attainment in the area shows a lower proportion of university graduates, with tertiary degrees held by 14.6% of residents compared to the statewide average of 32.2%. In terms of higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 10.9%, postgraduate studies make up 2.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.7%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 47.2% of residents aged 15 and above possessing trade qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificate-level courses at 37.4%. A substantial proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 33.2% currently undertaking formal coursework.
This group is distributed across primary schooling at 12.5%, secondary schooling at 6.7%, and tertiary programs at 3.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cliftleigh reaches 13 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 290 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 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 connectivity in Cliftleigh is anchored by 13 operational transit stops consisting of bus services. These hubs are connected by 25 distinct routes that generate a collective 294 weekly passenger trips. Network access is well established, with local dwellings situated an average of 273 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's predominantly suburban character, most workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with private motor vehicles accounting for 98% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 cars per household, exceeding regional norms, while 16.5% of working residents operated from home during the 2021 Census under possible pandemic conditions.
Overall route operations generate an average of 42 daily scheduled trips, delivering approximately 22 departures each week per individual transit 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal noticeable wellness concerns in Cliftleigh, with chronic illness and mortality rates affecting both younger and older cohorts, alongside an exceptionally high private health insurance coverage rate of around 59% (1,604 people), compared to 51.9% for Regional NSW. Mental health conditions (13.2%) and asthma (12.2%) rank as the most frequently identified health issues locally, while 65.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW. Working-age locals show elevated levels of chronic health concerns. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 4.8% of the populace (131 people), well below the 23.3% share observed across Regional NSW, with senior health metrics tracking relatively close to nationwide general population levels.
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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The demographic makeup of Cliftleigh reflects lower cultural diversity than typical benchmarks, with 90.9% of residents born in Australia, 93.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.7% using solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 42.4% of the population. In terms of distinct comparative representation, Judaism stands out at 0.1% locally, aligning with the 0.1% registered across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral origins based on parents' birthplace, the three largest backgrounds in Cliftleigh are Australian at 35.6% (exceeding the regional average of 30.0%), English at 28.8%, and Australian Aboriginal at 8.4%.
Other communities display distinct local representation, including Filipino residents who comprise 2.7% of the community (compared to 0.6% regionally), Macedonian at 0.2% (against 0.4% regionally), and Korean at 0.2% (compared to 0.1% regionally).
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. 42.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure in the suburb of Cliftleigh is heavily weighted toward family-forming, working-age cohorts. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 identify 44.3% of the community within the young to middle aged adult band (25 - 44), compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas seniors aged 65+ constitute only 4.8% of locals versus 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 26 as at August 2026, falling from 27 at the 2021 Census and sitting 17 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census, alongside a national median of 38.
Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has increased from 40.0% to 44.3%. Looking forward to 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is expected to generate the largest numerical increase, adding 624 residents (52%) to reach a total of 1,835.
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 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 | May 2026 5 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 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 — 156 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,309 at the 2021 Census → 2,733 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 (SAL10931). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.