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The median house price in Coffs Harbour is $865k, with units at $620k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Coffs Harbour has an estimated 28,098 residents, up from 27,089 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,009 people, or 3.7%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 644 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 610 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Coffs Harbour has an estimated population of approximately 28,098, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS population figures alongside post-Census address validations. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 27,089 people, this indicates an expansion of 1,009 people (3.7%). This metric is derived from an estimated resident population of 28,039 calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP release together with 644 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a density of 610 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident as well as scope for future urban expansion.
The 3.7% post-Census increase in the suburb of Coffs Harbour sits just 0.3 percentage points below the 4.0% recorded across the broader SA3 area, reflecting solid growth fundamentals. International migration served as the primary growth driver, contributing roughly 68.0% of recent population additions. To model demographic trends, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, while utilising NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) where coverage gaps exist. Age-group growth rates from these datasets are applied across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Coffs Harbour is projected to outpace the national median for regional growth, expanding by 3,824 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, which represents an overall gain of 13.4% across the 16 years.
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666 new dwellings have been approved in Coffs Harbour over the past five years, an average of 133 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 126 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 116, 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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According to AreaSearch's assessment of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies, Coffs Harbour has maintained a steady pipeline of roughly 133 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 666 dwellings over the past 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 116 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of just 1 new residents per year per newly approved home between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is comfortably matching or exceeding demand, broadening choices for purchasers and underpinning potential for faster population growth. In addition, new dwellings carry an average construction value of $783,000, underscoring strong developer interest in high-end, premium housing.
Commercial development is equally robust, evidenced by $125.1 million in non-residential approvals during the current financial year. Per capita building activity in Coffs Harbour exceeds the Rest of NSW benchmark by 21.0% over the 5 year period, maintaining healthy buyer availability while protecting established values. Recent approvals indicate a strong preference for medium- and high-density formats, with attached dwellings accounting for 70.0% of new supply compared to 30.0% detached houses. This shifts away from the prevailing built environment (where houses represent 60.0%) and offers accessible price points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors, driven by a tightening supply of greenfield land and growing demand for diverse housing types. Overall, the market remains low density, with roughly 258 people per dwelling approval. Long-term projections indicate Coffs Harbour will add 3,765 residents through to 2041, measured against AreaSearch's most recent quarterly baseline. Prevailing construction activity appears well calibrated to this anticipated influx, supporting balanced conditions without generating undue price inflation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coffs Harbour, worth an estimated $3.87 billion. A further 23 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.81 billion. 14 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure delivery, key developments, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 17 significant initiatives expected to influence the community, including notable works such as Coffs Harbour Bypass, The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living, Coffs Harbour Affordable Housing, and Elements at Coffs, with primary projects detailed below.
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The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living
Luxury retirement living and residential aged care village at Park Beach, Coffs Harbour. The project includes 185 architecturally designed independent living apartments and townhouses and 120 residential aged care beds, with resort-style facilities including a community hub, swimming pool, cafe, Bombora Bar, gardens, recreation facilities and a secure gated community. The aged care home and earlier stages are open, while final stages of the retirement village are underway and marketed as more than 65 percent sold.
Coffs Harbour Bypass
A $2.27 billion, 14-kilometre four-lane divided bypass of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway, jointly funded by the Australian Government ($1.76 billion) and the NSW Government ($440 million) and delivered by Transport for NSW. The scope covers about 12 km of new highway, about 2 km of upgraded highway, three twin-tube tunnels at Roberts Hill, Shephards Lane and Gatelys Road (each carrying two traffic lanes plus a bicycle lane), the Englands Road interchange, the Korora bus interchange and the Luke Bowen pedestrian bridge servicing a local primary school, plus local access and service roads.Tunnel excavation is complete and as at mid-2026 the project is in its final construction stretch: mechanical, electrical, fire, safety and electronic signage systems are being fitted out in the tunnels, mock rock treatments are being applied to tunnel portals, the last cut site near West Korora Road is being crushed out, and work has started on the final bridge, the southbound Pacific Highway underpass north of Opal Boulevard at Korora. The bypass is scheduled to open to traffic in late 2026 with full project completion in late 2027. It will remove about 12,000 vehicles a day from the Coffs Harbour CBD, let motorists skip up to 12 sets of traffic lights, cut around 12 minutes from travel times and improve road safety and freight efficiency. As the final section of the Hexham to Queensland border upgrade, it completes a motorway-standard, traffic-light-free route between Sydney and Brisbane once the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension opens. The project has supported more than 600 direct jobs during construction.
TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Campus Upgrade
A $29 million capital investment to modernise facilities and expand vocational training capacity at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus. The upgrade delivers state-of-the-art trade workshops, contemporary laboratories, and technology-enabled learning spaces to support regional skills demand.
Elements at Coffs
Elements at Coffs is a quality residential land release estate located just off Stadium Drive on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway in Coffs Harbour. Positioned halfway between Coffs Harbour and Sawtell, it offers generous reserves and open spaces. The development is actively selling Stage 4 and provides convenient access to the airport, health campus, education facilities, and shopping centres.
Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Precinct Revitalisation
NSW Government and Property and Development NSW proposal to revitalise the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore as a mixed-use coastal precinct with improved public open space, tourism and hospitality uses, about 250 homes, about 200 tourist accommodation rooms, retail and commercial activity, cultural recognition, accessibility upgrades, a regional adventure playground, waterplay and staged public domain works. The rezoning proposal was exhibited from 19 May to 30 June 2025 and remains under assessment by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.In April 2026, City of Coffs Harbour placed a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement on exhibition, including an updated NSW Government offer for about AUD 10.85 million in community space and public domain improvements if the proposal proceeds.
Pacific Bay Resort Studios & Village
A proposed $600 million privately funded, fully integrated feature film production and post-production complex on the 46-hectare Pacific Bay Resort at Coffs Harbour. The precinct will include purpose-built sound stages, virtual production facilities, a water tank, animation and post-production suites, a hotel, an Olympic museum, an art gallery, and educational facilities. Backed by actor Russell Crowe and producer Keith Rodger, the project holds SSD application number SSD-22536006 as a State Significant Development. In August 2025, the NSW Government committed $5.5 million (conditional on development approval and construction commencement) for a noise wall along the adjacent Coffs Harbour Bypass, removing the last major obstacle to the project.Updated SEARS documents are being compiled for lodgement with the NSW Department of Planning, with the DA process expected to take one to two years. Industry partners include Sony, AFTRS, NIDA, TAFE, Southern Cross University, Epic Games, Lux Machina, ARRI, and Spectrum Films.
Coffs Harbour Affordable Housing
State Significant Development (SSD-83294209) by Homes NSW for a four to five-storey residential flat building containing 60 high-quality social and affordable housing units. The approved project includes a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom dwellings, a single basement level with 31 car parking spaces, 1,239 square metres of communal open space, and extensive landscaping across the 3,804 square metre site. It was approved by the NSW Government on 16 April 2026 to help address local housing needs.
Ocean Parade Apartments
A State Significant Development featuring two seven-storey buildings with 80 apartments (31 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom, and 13 three-bedroom units) across a 3,055 sqm beachfront site. The development includes 1,150 sqm of communal open space, 121 parking spaces (105 residential, 6 visitor), central courtyard with pool and kitchen on level one, and a 380 sqm rooftop garden with landscaping and kitchen facilities. Designed by Stewart Architecture, the project will demolish existing Ocean Park Motel and Holiday Apartments to create premium beachfront living opposite Park Beach.
11,691 residents of Coffs Harbour are employed, from a labour force of 12,415. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 52.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 31,264, about 111% of 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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Backed by an established base across essential services, Coffs Harbour's workforce expanded by an estimated 1.5% over the past year, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.8%, based on aggregated statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents stood at 11,691. The local jobless rate exceeds Regional NSW (4.1%) by 1.7%, while labor market participation is substantially lower at 52.8% versus 60.6% regionally. Census records show 10.3% of workers worked remotely, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions. Local employment is predominantly concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
Health care & social assistance stands out in particular, engaging workers at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, manufacturing remains modest, employing 3.0% of the workforce compared to 5.8% across the wider region. An above-average level of local employment self-sufficiency is highlighted by the Census ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data reveals that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew 1.5% and the labor pool expanded 0.2%, reducing the jobless rate by 1.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment decline 0.9%, the labor force shrink 0.4%, and unemployment climb 0.5 percentage points. Future labor demand is informed by Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26, which model 6.6% five-year and 13.7% ten-year employment expansion across Australia. When mapped against Coffs Harbour's specific industry distribution, local employment is projected to rise 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these figures represent weighted extrapolations that do not factor in localized demographic changes.
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Median household income in Coffs Harbour is $1,231 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $652 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,629 a year against an average of $58,092. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the suburb of Coffs Harbour track below national benchmarks, recording a median income of $45,629 and an average of $58,092. These numbers are lower than the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 elevates estimated incomes to $50,338 (median) and $64,087 (average) as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked within the 15th to 19th percentiles nationwide. The single largest income bracket comprises earners making $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 28.0% of residents (7,867 residents), mirroring the regional pattern of 29.9%.
Affordability constraints are pronounced, with remaining income after housing costs at 80.1%, placing the area in the 12th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coffs Harbour had 10,666 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 21% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $355 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 28.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.5%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Coffs Harbour consisted of 60.0% standalone houses and 40.0% attached and multi-unit dwellings, in contrast to Regional NSW where houses accounted for 82.6% and other formats 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 34.1%, trailing the regional level, while mortgaged properties represented 25.1% and rental accommodations comprised 40.8%. Median monthly mortgage costs aligned precisely with the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, whereas median weekly rents were $355 compared to $330 regionally. On a national scale, local mortgage repayments sat below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents remained below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coffs Harbour counted 10,666 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 62.6%, broken down into couples without children (26.0%), couples with children (21.1%), and single parent families (14.4%). The remaining 37.4% consist of non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person households at 33.3% alongside group living arrangements at 4.2%. Average household size stands at 2.3 people, slightly beneath the Regional NSW figure of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.3% of adults in Coffs Harbour hold a university qualification, including 13.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 14 schools serve the area, with 5,571 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment levels for university qualifications in the area stand at 19.3%, falling well short of the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 13.8%, postgraduate awards account for 3.4%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.1%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (28.8%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). A significant 29.9% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. Within this student cohort, 10.1% attend primary schools, 7.9% are in secondary education, and 3.7% are enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Coffs Harbour reaches 280 stops on 135 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transportation within Coffs Harbour is supported by 280 operational bus and rail stops across 135 separate routes, delivering 2,481 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 175 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, outbound commuting is widespread, and private vehicles remain the favored mode of travel at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, trailing the regional benchmark, while 10.3% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census (a figure potentially affected by COVID-19).
Transit services log an average of 354 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 8 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 nearest stops to the geographic centerpoint are shown on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.5% of residents in Coffs Harbour report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of chronic illness rates and mortality figures, health outcomes present noticeable challenges in Coffs Harbour, with health conditions apparent across older and younger demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is subdued, encompassing roughly 50% of the community (~14,032 people) compared to the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 10.5% and 10.2% of residents, respectively, while 62.5% indicated they were free from medical conditions (compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW). Working-age residents experience an elevated incidence of chronic conditions.
Older residents aged 65 and over total 6,350 people, representing 22.6% of the population, with their health metrics aligning closely with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coffs Harbour is largely Australian-born, at 81.0% of residents, with 12.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (27.4%). 4.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Coffs Harbour closely mirror regional standards: Australian citizens account for 84.5% of residents, 81.0% were born domestically, and 87.2% speak only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 51.1% of the community. The most distinct variance appears in the Other category, which represents 3.4% of residents versus 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the leading reported ancestries in Coffs Harbour are English at 29.9%, Australian at 27.4%, and Other at 9.5%. Specific cultural representations include Australian Aboriginal residents at 4.9% (compared to 4.6% across the region), Welsh ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.5% regionally), and Samoan background at 0.1% (matching 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coffs Harbour is 43. 24.9% 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 profile of Coffs Harbour closely tracks regional averages, with the greatest variance being 1.3 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 43, identical to the 2021 Census figure and matching Regional NSW's median of 43 at that Census, while sitting above the national Census median of 38. The proportion of residents aged 0 - 24 has shifted from 28.3% at the Census to an estimated 29.8%. By 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive growth, expanding by 1,502 residents (22%) to reach a total of 8,470.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coffs Harbour
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 644 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (27,089 at the 2021 Census → 28,098 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 (SAL10959). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.