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The median house price in Crescent Head is $1.24m, with units at $695k. House values have moved -0.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Crescent Head has an estimated 1,665 residents, up from 1,633 at the 2021 Census — a change of 32 people, or 2.0%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 population of the suburb of Crescent Head is estimated at approximately 1,665, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 1,633 people, this represents an addition of 32 people (2.0%). This estimate builds upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 1,660 determined by AreaSearch from the June 2025 ABS release, combined with 17 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density stands at 9.2 persons per square kilometer, providing residents with considerable space.
The suburb of Crescent Head recorded a 2.0% increase since the Census, trailing the broader SA3 area (4.5%) by 2.5 percentage points while maintaining solid growth characteristics. The primary driver of local population gains has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 53.0% of recent expansion. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published jointly by Geoscience Australia and the ABS in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures (with a 2021 base year) for locations not covered in the federal release. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these series are applied across all locations for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Reflecting broader regional population growth benchmarks nationwide, the suburb of Crescent Head is forecast to add 190 persons through to 2041 based on these aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 11.1% over the 16 years.
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Residential building activity in Crescent Head remains modest, recording an average of 1 approvals per year (equating to 9 dwellings across the five-year period). Such restrained volumes are typical of regional markets where building activity aligns with limited local demand and existing infrastructure constraints. Because approval counts are small, yearly rates and comparative measures can exhibit marked shifts from individual projects. Building approval volumes in Crescent Head remain well below levels seen across Rest of NSW and fall significantly short of national averages. Recent building activity has been composed entirely of detached dwellings, prioritizing single-family homes suited to buyers seeking rural space and lifestyle amenities.
Detached homes represent a higher share of recent building activity than existing housing stock proportions (82.0% at Census), underscoring sustained buyer interest in standalone residences. The ratio of 827 people per residential approval highlights the community's quiet, subdued development climate. Based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Crescent Head is projected to add 185 residents through to 2041. If residential construction remains at its current pace, future dwelling additions could lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 44 current infrastructure and development projects close to Crescent Head, worth an estimated $3.68 billion. 15 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Strategic investments, major planning initiatives, and transport infrastructure play a crucial role in shaping local growth. Currently, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to directly impact the immediate area. Notable regional developments of interest include the Verge and Eden Streets Sporting Complex, Central Kempsey Wastewater Treatment Plant, Kempsey Regional Saleyards Infrastructure Upgrade, and the Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane.
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Verge and Eden Streets Sporting Complex
A major upgrade to the Verge and Eden Streets Sporting Complex in Kempsey, funded by a $10 million NSW Government grant. Works include reconfiguration of fields with two new turf cricket wickets, refurbishment of the grandstand, two grass and eleven hard surface netball courts, a new clubhouse and netball pavilion, competition-standard lighting, a perimeter running path, fitness stations, irrigation, and expanded car parking. As of mid-2025 the running track, carpark, turf, irrigation and netball court asphalting are complete.The construction tender for the new clubhouse and netball pavilion was awarded to Van Mal Construction Group in June 2025, with site activation underway; a confirmed construction start date for the buildings has not yet been announced.
West Kempsey General Industrial Land Expansion
A minor expansion of E4 General Industrial zoned land at West Kempsey, identified as an action of the Kempsey Local Growth Management Strategy 2041 (LGMS). The LGMS was adopted by Kempsey Shire Council in 2023 and endorsed by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment on 23 August 2023, with the sole exclusion of land near 906 Stuarts Point Road. The strategy concludes that Kempsey Shire already holds sufficient zoned employment land to 2041, but allows for very minor expansions in specific localities to meet a medium to longer term need, with West Kempsey nominated as one of those locations.The additional industrial land is intended to support projected employment growth across the Shire from 10,948 jobs in 2016 to 15,370 jobs in 2041, an increase of 4,422 jobs concentrated in health care and social assistance, retail trade, education and training, construction, and accommodation and food services. West Kempsey has a population of around 5,000 and is a key commercial and residential centre for the Shire, containing Kempsey District Hospital, the Mid North Coast TAFE campus, police, courthouse, railway station and the Elbow Street commercial precinct. The extent, location and staging of the industrial expansion are to be resolved through a future West Kempsey Structure Plan, which will also address reducing the R1 minimum lot size to 400sqm, expanding and lifting height limits in the R3 medium density zone around the hospital and TAFE, rezoning the hospital site to SP2 Health and the TAFE and Kempsey High School to SP2 Education, and investigating a consolidated health precinct bounded by Harold Coutman, Leith, Polwood and Tozer Streets. As at July 2026 no structure plan has been exhibited and no planning proposal has been lodged with the NSW Planning Portal to amend the Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013 for the West Kempsey industrial land. Council has progressed related strategic work in the interim, including the new Kempsey Development Control Plan which took effect on 1 July 2026, and the draft Kempsey Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2025. Servicing capacity is a key constraint, with the new Central Kempsey Sewage Treatment Plant planned to replace the West Kempsey, South Kempsey and Frederickton plants and cater for ultimate catchment growth. Any rezoning will require a separate planning proposal and gateway determination under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and must demonstrate consistency with the North Coast Regional Plan 2041.
West Kempsey Community Centre
A dynamic community hub refurbished from a NSW Land and Housing Corporation property with a $131,433 grant from the NSW Government Community Development Fund. The centre officially opened on March 6, 2024, providing essential support services including tenant employment programs (Test and Fix), health and wellbeing programs, Alcohol and Other Drugs counselling, youth programs (Tidda Time for young women), community meals and food relief, community gardening, and after-school support. Features vibrant exterior artwork by local Dunghutti artist Jason Ridgeway.In its first year (September 2024 - February 2025), the centre generated $8.67 million in social and economic value, demonstrating significant community impact. The hub serves as a culturally safe meeting place fostering connection, education, and empowerment for West Kempsey residents.
West Kempsey Social and Affordable Housing
CHL, with ACHL and NSW Government support via the Together Home Transition Program, is delivering 32 new social and affordable homes across six vacant lots in West Kempsey. Recent development applications cover multiple addresses (Gordon Nixon Ave, Keith Moses Cres, and George Hardiman Ave). The project aims to renew underutilised sites and provide small-scale, fit-for-purpose dwellings for singles, couples and small families.
West Kempsey Structure Plan
A future structure plan identified in the Kempsey Local Growth Management Strategy 2023 to guide residential and employment growth in West Kempsey. The plan will address housing diversity including medium density development around the Hospital and TAFE, industrial land expansion, infrastructure provision (water and sewerage), heritage protection, and connectivity improvements. West Kempsey is the main commercial and residential centre of the shire with approximately 5,000 residents and is home to major civic facilities including Kempsey District Hospital, TAFE campus, and key commercial centres along Elbow Street.
Central Kempsey Wastewater Treatment Plant
Construction of a replacement wastewater treatment plant in West Kempsey. The program is now estimated to cost almost $250 million, including the Central Kempsey Wastewater Treatment Plant project, which is now estimated to have a total project cost of approximately $150 million.
Rezoning of RU5 Village Zone to R1 General Residential along River Street West Kempsey
Strategic planning proposal identified in the Kempsey Local Growth Management Strategy 2023 to rezone RU5 Village zoned land along River Street to R1 General Residential zoning. This rezoning aims to create a logical connection between existing R1 General Residential zones and facilitate future residential development in West Kempsey. The proposal forms part of Council's 20-year growth strategy to accommodate projected population increase and housing demand of approximately 2,790 new dwellings by 2041.
Potential Inclusion of RU2 Zoned Land North of River Street West Kempsey
Investigation into medium to long term potential to include land within the RU2 Rural Landscape zone to the north of River Street within the R1 General Residential zone for future residential development. This initiative is identified in the Kempsey Local Growth Management Strategy 2023 as part of the West Kempsey Structure Plan actions. The rezoning would facilitate orderly residential development in West Kempsey as infrastructure and services become available, contributing to the provision of approximately 1,208 additional dwellings needed across Kempsey Shire localities outside of South West Rocks by 2041.
754 residents of Crescent Head are employed, from a labour force of 793. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 56.2%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 1,344, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Crescent Head features an unemployment rate of 4.9% and strong participation in essential services, according to aggregated statistical figures from AreaSearch. As of March 2026754 residents are employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.8% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, while the labour force participation rate of 56.2% trails the Regional NSW mark of 60.6%. Census data also indicated that 15.9% of local workers operated from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food.
Crescent Head displays a pronounced concentration in education & training, where its workforce proportion is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 14.5% of local employment, below the 16.9% observed regionally. Comparing the resident workforce against locally based jobs suggests that internal employment opportunities within the area are relatively restricted. According to AreaSearch's compilation of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical boundaries, the twelve months to March 2026 saw a 3.4% contraction in the labour force and a 4.2% reduction in employment, leading to a 0.8 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term industry outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying across industries. Applying these sector-level expectations to the local workforce composition indicates prospective employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years in Crescent Head, representing a weighted baseline that does not factor in local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Crescent Head is $1,317 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $674 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,723 a year against an average of $57,146. 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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Aggregated ATO figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Crescent Head earned a median income of $48,723 and an average income of $57,146, trailing the corresponding Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 as well as national levels. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $53,751 (median) and $63,043 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures at the 2021 Census, local earnings placed between the 21st and 23rd percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution shows that 29.0% of residents (482 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the metropolitan rate of 29.9%. Although low shelter costs allow residents to retain 87.7% of their income, total disposable earnings position at the 26th percentile nationally, and the community's SEIFA income score places it in the 4th decile.
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Crescent Head had 649 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 7% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,591 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.9%. 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 Crescent Head consisted of 82.3% houses and 17.6% other dwellings (including apartments and semi-detached properties), aligning closely with the Regional NSW breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was particularly pronounced at 52.8%, well above regional norms, while mortgaged properties accounted for 22.7% and rental homes comprised 24.5%. Typical housing expenses were comparatively low, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,591 and median weekly rents of $320, undercutting the Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330. On a nationwide basis, local mortgage repayments sit substantially below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents remain well under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Crescent Head counted 649 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 63.5% of all households, which includes couples without children (30.5%), couples with children (21.1%), and single parent families (11.0%). Non-family residences make up 36.5% of the total, consisting of lone person households (31.9%) and group living arrangements (4.3%). The local median household size of 2.2 people is slightly below the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.4% of adults in Crescent Head hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 172 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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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Educational attainment in the area is marked by a strong tertiary profile, with 24.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 14.8% across the broader SA3 area. Qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 18.1%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational pathways are also well represented, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, consisting of certificates (32.7%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). Formal study engages 24.4% of the local population. Within this student cohort, 9.0% attend primary schools, 7.0% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.5% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Crescent Head means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Crescent Head is supported by 9 active transport stops accommodating local bus services. Across 8 individual routes, the network delivers 62 weekly passenger trips, offering good general accessibility with an average distance of 358 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Private vehicles serve as the primary commuting choice for 92% of traveling residents, while 8% walk, and vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling. Additionally, 15.9% of working residents carried out their duties from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 8 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.1% of residents in Crescent Head report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 in Crescent Head track positively against wider benchmarks according to AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality, with low incidences of major ailments across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 50% of the population (~825 people), which sits below the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the national figure of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health conditions reported among residents are arthritis (8.8%) and asthma (8.2%), while 67.1% of the population reported no chronic health issues, exceeding the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW.
Working-age wellness aligns with typical expectations, while senior cohorts demonstrate particularly favorable health metrics relative to national averages, with residents aged 65 and over numbering 481 people (28.9% of the population, compared to 23.3% in Regional NSW).
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Crescent Head is largely Australian-born, at 88.1% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (29.3%). 5.7% 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 in Crescent Head is comparatively low, with Australian citizens making up 90.4% of the population, 88.1% of residents born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking solely English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 46.1% of residents. The most notable religious variance is found in Buddhism, which accounts for 1.3% of the community compared to 0.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental country of birth, the three leading ancestries in Crescent Head are English (33.9%), Australian (29.3%), and Irish (9.4%). Notable proportional differences also emerge among other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal heritage representing 5.7% of the community (versus 4.6% regionally), French ancestry accounting for 0.8% (versus 0.4%), and Maltese ancestry comprising 0.7% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Crescent Head is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 18.5% 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 age profile of Crescent Head skews significantly older, with retirees and elderly residents aged 65+ making up 28.9% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW. Young people aged 0 - 24 represent 24.8% of the community, below the regional proportion of 29.3%. The median age is estimated at 49, easing from 50 at the 2021 Census, while sitting 6 years above the Regional NSW Census median of 43 and well over the national Census figure of 38. The cohort aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 31.8% at the Census to an estimated 27.1%.
Through to 2041, the largest demographic growth is anticipated in the 65+ age group, projected to rise by 96 residents (20%) to reach 577.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Crescent Head
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,633 at the 2021 Census → 1,665 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 (SAL11115). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.