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The median house price in Collaroy (NSW) is $3.77m, with units at $1.31m. House values have moved 1.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Collaroy (NSW) has an estimated 8,211 residents, up from 7,944 at the 2021 Census — a change of 267 people, or 3.4%. That puts 3,064 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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Based on the assessment of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with fresh physical addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Collaroy (NSW) has an estimated occupancy of approximately 8,211 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 267 people (3.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 7,944 residents. This adjustment is calculated from the resident population of 8,211, projected by AreaSearch after analyzing the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside 11 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Such a population size translates to a density ratio of 3,063 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Collaroy (NSW) in the top quartile of all domestic areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 3.4% census-to-date growth rate in the suburb of Collaroy (NSW) is within 0.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (3.7%), showing competitive underlying expansion. Population growth within the suburb of Collaroy (NSW) was largely fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 77.0% of the overall population increases during recent periods. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. In instances where SA2 territories lack coverage in this release, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-bracket growth trajectories derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 through 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, projections suggest a contraction in the overall population, with the suburb of Collaroy (NSW) expected to decrease by 71 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within specific age brackets, particularly the cohort aged 85 and over, which is estimated to gain 414 people. Refer to the age section for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
128 new dwellings have been approved in Collaroy (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from regional statistical units, Collaroy has averaged about 25 new residential approvals annually, resulting in an estimated 128 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 16 during the current FY-26. With a ratio of only 0.8 people moving to the area for every new dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, which increases options for buyers and supports capacity for population expansion beyond baseline forecasts, while new developments carry an average estimated construction cost of $1,197,000, illustrating that builders are targeting the luxury segment with upscale offerings.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $322,000 have been logged during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the area. Compared to Greater Sydney, Collaroy exhibits a matching rate of new dwelling approvals per resident, maintaining a supply-demand equilibrium in line with neighbouring regions. This rate is below the nationwide average, reflecting the established nature of the locality and pointing to possible planning constraints. Recent building approvals consist of 58.0% detached houses and 42.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an increasing selection of medium-density choices that provide diverse opportunities across different budget levels, ranging from classic family residences to more economical compact options. Notably, builders are developing a higher proportion of detached housing than the historical footprint suggests (42.0% at the Census), reflecting sustained robust demand for standalone family homes despite broader trends toward higher density. With approximately 192 people per residential approval, Collaroy exhibits the features of a low-density environment. In light of flat or shrinking population forecasts, Collaroy could experience reduced pressure on housing supply, establishing advantageous conditions for purchasers.
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Development applications around Collaroy (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Collaroy (NSW), worth an estimated $467 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.86 billion. 12 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and council planning schemes exert a primary influence on real estate performance. A total of 15 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Montecito Collaroy, 1129-1131 Pittwater Road Mixed Use, 1010-1014 Pittwater Road Mixed Use Development, and the proposed Cromer Village Green Mixed-Use Precinct, with the following list highlighting those expected to have the most direct impact.
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1129-1131 Pittwater Road Mixed Use
DA approved mixed-use development site featuring 22 boarding rooms, 1 penthouse apartment, and 2 ground floor commercial suites with basement parking. 814sqm site with northeast aspect and direct ocean views, flexible E1 Local Centre zoning.
Montecito Collaroy
Exclusive collection of 6 grand luxury residences at Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, developed by Cornerstone with architecture and interiors by BKH. Inspired by early 20th-century California bungalow and Spanish Mission styles, comprising two ground-floor apartments with private gardens and four expansive penthouses. Strata areas range from 380m2 to 448m2 with north-facing living areas, wrap-around terraces, basement parking, and high-end European finishes throughout. Construction commenced March 2025.
1010-1014 Pittwater Road Mixed Use Development
Four-storey mixed-use shop-top housing development at the corner of Pittwater Road and Ocean Grove, Collaroy. DA2023/1395 lodged with Northern Beaches Council proposes demolition of existing commercial buildings and construction of 3 ground-floor retail tenancies and 22 apartments (2-3 bedrooms) with basement parking (29 resident, 5 visitor, 19 retail spaces). Designed by Gartner Trovato Architects. Public exhibition ran May-June 2024 attracting community objections regarding height, setbacks and traffic. The DA has since been approved.
Bathers Collaroy
Luxury beachfront development featuring 34 two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses, located just 50 metres from Collaroy Beach. Designed by Gartner Trovato Architects with interiors by Coco Republic, built by Lords Group. Features resort-style amenities including gym, sauna, surfboard storage, and BBQ areas.
East Quarter Collaroy (Stage 1 - Eastbank / White Rock)
White Rock, formerly marketed as the East Quarter Collaroy Stage 1 Eastbank project, is a completed mixed use beachfront building at 1 Eastbank Avenue in Collaroy on Sydneys northern beaches. The development delivers retail spaces at street level with premium apartments above, directly opposite Collaroy Beach and within a short walk of shops, cafes and B Line bus services.
Mixed Use Development and Rezoning at 100 South Creek Road, Cromer
State Significant Development application SSD-97833960 for demolition of existing structures, construction of 58 multi-dwelling houses and a 72-apartment residential flat building, including 5-7% affordable housing, plus concurrent rezoning from industrial land to R3 Medium Density Residential with an 18 m height control. The former Roche site is owned by EG Funds Management and is at Prepare EIS stage on the NSW Major Projects portal, with the Housing Delivery Authority monitoring assessment progress.
Stuart & Ramsay Streets Coastal Protection Works
Coastal protection infrastructure project involving construction of new rock seawalls, beach access stairs with handrails, and stormwater drain rebuilding at Ramsay and Stuart Streets, Collaroy.
Casa Delmar
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on the Pittwater Road corner), designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Alanna Smit. Includes 43 affordable housing units, rooftop BBQ and communal areas, and a private gym and wellness facility. Located at the gateway to Dee Why town centre adjacent to Stony Range Botanical Garden. One of the first projects approved under the NSW Housing SEPP fast-track pathway.Practical completion anticipated Q3 2026.
4,619 residents of Collaroy (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,832. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,711, about 82% 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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Collaroy boasts a highly skilled labor pool where professional services are prominently featured, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.4% and an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area information. By March 2026, there were 4,619 residents employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting at 4.4%, which is 0.3% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation remains broadly comparable to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data indicates that a substantial 46.0% of residents worked from home, although readers should account for the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns when interpreting these figures.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in professional & technical services, construction, and health care & social assistance. The locality exhibits a pronounced specialization in construction, with its employment concentration sitting at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing only 12.0% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% across Greater Sydney. This mostly residential locality appears to provide a low volume of local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of census-based local jobs against the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regional divisions, over the 12-month period ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 0.6% while the active labour force expanded by 1.5%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, its labour force expand by 1.9%, and unemployment decline slightly. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand in Collaroy. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against the local industry profile to estimate potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary widely. Extrapolating these national industry trends to the local employment structure suggests employment could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Collaroy (NSW) is $2,372 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,074 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,591 a year against an average of $102,469. The average runs 64% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Collaroy records a median taxpayer income of $62,591 alongside an average income of $102,469, according to the most recent postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. This is extremely high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $69,050 for the median and $113,044 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Collaroy all rank in high percentiles nationally, placing between the 84th and 86th percentiles.
Looking at the income distribution, the largest bracket contains 29.5% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (representing 2,422 residents), which aligns with the regional trend of 30.9% in this bracket. Local economic capacity is highlighted by the 39.3% of households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports strong local retail spending. High accommodation costs absorb 16.4% of total income, yet robust earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 85th percentile, and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Collaroy (NSW) had 2,986 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 42% detached houses and 53% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Collaroy at the time of the latest Census consisted of 41.7% detached homes and 58.3% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% detached homes and 44.1% other housing types. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Collaroy was considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 37.7%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (31.6%) or rented (30.7%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, coming in at $2,800, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $600, compared to the Sydney metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Collaroy are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Collaroy (NSW) counted 2,986 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 25% 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 71.7% of all households, consisting of 31.0% couples raising children, 29.7% couples without children, and 9.6% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.3%, with single-person households representing 24.9% and shared group households making up 3.5% of the total. The median occupancy size of 2.5 people per household is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.8% of adults in Collaroy (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 26.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 19.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,001 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,163 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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The local educational profile is highly distinguished within the region, with tertiary qualification rates (representing 37.8% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, indicating a strong local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary attainment at 26.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 32.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (19.1%). Student enrollment is exceptionally high, with 26.7% of the population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 7.6% of residents attending high schools, 7.4% in primary schools, and 6.0% enrolled in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Collaroy (NSW) reaches 35 stops on 55 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Analysis of the local transport network shows 35 operational transit stops in Collaroy, consisting of various bus services. These facilities are serviced by 55 separate routes, which combine to support 4,768 weekly passenger journeys. Commuter convenience is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 189 meters from the closest transit stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel out of the suburb, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode at 84%, followed by buses at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home.
A significant 46.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era circumstances. Transit frequency averages 681 runs per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 136 weekly departures for each transit stop.
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72.9% of residents in Collaroy (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 metric evaluations show exceptional outcomes throughout Collaroy, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease markers, indicating very low rates of common health conditions across all demographic groups. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 67% of the population (5,526 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.7 and 6.5% of the population, respectively, while 72.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population includes 21.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,781 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Senior residents display very positive health profiles, with national health benchmarks matching those of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.3% of Collaroy (NSW) residents were born overseas and 13.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Collaroy displays above-average cultural diversity, with 13.4% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 27.3% born in overseas countries. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 53.9% of the population. However, the most pronounced religious deviation from regional norms is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage based on parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Collaroy are English at 29.8% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 22.8% (substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 10.2%.
Additionally, there are clear variations in several other ethnic backgrounds: French ancestry is overrepresented at 0.8% of Collaroy (compared to 0.5% regionally), Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Collaroy (NSW) is 43. 27.3% 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 median age of 43 in Collaroy is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37, as well as being significantly above the national median of 38. The age distribution highlights a high concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 (14.4%), while the 35 - 44 age bracket is smaller (10.6%) than the Greater Sydney benchmark. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 12.1% to 14.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 6.3% to 7.6%. In contrast, the 35 to 44 cohort has contracted from 12.3% to 10.6% and the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 10.0% to 8.7%.
Looking forward to 2041, population models point to major adjustments in the local age profile. The cohort aged 85 and over is projected to undergo massive growth, rising by 406 people (160%) from 254 to 661. Significantly, the collective cohorts aged 65 and over will account for 100% of the overall population growth, illustrating the aging trend of the local community. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 age brackets are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Collaroy (NSW)
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 8 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 Jul 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,944 at the 2021 Census → 8,211 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 (SAL10970). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.