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The median house price in Cromer (NSW) is $2.48m, with units at $991k. House values have moved 1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Cromer (NSW) has an estimated 8,390 residents, up from 8,030 at the 2021 Census — a change of 360 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,353 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Cromer (NSW)'s population is estimated at around 8,390 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 360 people (4.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,030 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 8,390, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,353 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Cromer (NSW)'s 4.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (3.7%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb of Cromer (NSW)'s population expected to contract by 31 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to expand by 369 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
56 new dwellings have been approved in Cromer (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from wider statistical divisions, Cromer averages roughly 11 residential building approvals annually, which adds up to an estimated 56 homes over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 14 approvals have been documented. Since there are approximately 5.5 extra occupants each year for every dwelling constructed throughout the prior 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demand far outstrips the volume of new completions, a situation that typically drives appreciation and intensifies bidding, even though newly constructed dwellings show a mean valuation of $238,000—a figure below typical regional benchmarks—offering lower-cost entry points for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $91,000 have been logged during this financial year, highlighting the strongly residential makeup of the area. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Cromer displays dramatically lower building volumes (53.0% below the regional per capita average). This low volume of additions generally underpins value and demand for established homes. The current activity levels also sit below national benchmarks, reflecting the built-out status of the area and pointing to potential zoning constraints. Recent completions are composed of 60.0% standalone houses and 40.0% multi-unit developments, indicating a growing choice of medium-density formats that provide diverse price points, ranging from traditional freestanding residences to more economical compact configurations. This represents a clear shift from historical housing stock (which stands at 78.0% houses), indicating a decline in raw land ready for development and adapting to changing buyer lifestyles and affordability pressures. With roughly 980 residents per approval, Cromer demonstrates the characteristics of a fully developed, established locality. Given that the local population is projected to stay flat or contract, Cromer is likely to see less strain on the housing stock, which may open up opportunities for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cromer (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cromer (NSW), worth an estimated $5.85 billion. 11 are already under construction and 9 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, significant developments, and planning schemes have a profound effect on residential property trends. A total of 11 key projects have been cataloged by AreaSearch as likely to impact this location. Key works include the Wakehurst Parkway Improvements (Frenchs Forest to Narrabeen), the proposed Cromer Village Green mixed-use precinct, the Northern Beaches (A8) Corridor Capacity project from Seaforth to Mona Vale, and the Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements, with the subsequent list outlining the most important changes.
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Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade
Northern Beaches Council is delivering a major upgrade of Beacon Hill Reserve including a new synthetic sports field, new amenities building, upgraded playground, improved landscaping, lighting, pathways and expanded parking to increase community recreation capacity. Construction remains underway with completion targeted during 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beacon Hill Road Mixed-Use Precinct (Potential)
Council-identified potential opportunity site for future mixed-use development, including ground-floor retail and residential apartments, as part of the Northern Beaches Local Housing Strategy (LHS). Future detailed master-planning for Beacon Hill is contingent on a second B-Line bus route to Chatswood, as per the LHS adopted in April 2021.
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.
Havana Dee Why
A brand-new 7-storey mixed-use development comprising 78 apartments and 12 retail shops, positioned as Dee Why's crowning jewel. Located 800m from Dee Why Beach and next to the newly completed Lighthouse shopping and dining precinct, offering premium coastal living with activated retail at ground level.
4,425 residents of Cromer (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,605. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 67.4%. 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 7,612, about 91% 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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Cromer boasts a highly educated labor pool, with the technology industry standing out for its significant presence, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and steady employment conditions throughout the last twelve months according to AreaSearch compiled statistics. As of March 2026, 4,425 people are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting at 0.2% lower than Greater Sydney’s 4.1%, and workforce participation rates closely mirroring Greater Sydney’s 69.1%. Census data indicates that a notable 43.4% of residents engage in remote work, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The major industries of employment for local citizens are health care and social assistance, building and construction, and professional and technical services. The locality shows a particularly strong concentration in construction, where employment is 1.4 times the regional norm. On the other hand, transportation, postal and warehousing services are underrepresented at 3.0% compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. The area appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the census working population to the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 0.3% while labour force increased by 1.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with a marginal drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Cromer. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cromer's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cromer (NSW) is $2,483 a week (about $129,000 a year), with median personal income at $949 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,774 a year against an average of $91,617. The average runs 51% 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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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Cromer had a median income among taxpayers of $60,774 with the average level standing at $91,617. This is among the highest in Australia and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $67,046 (median) and $101,072 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 90th percentile ($2,483 weekly).
Looking at income distribution, 28.9% of the population (2,424 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, unlike trends the region where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. The locality demonstrates considerable affluence with 42.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 88th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cromer (NSW) had 2,633 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 9% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,142 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in Cromer, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 78.5% standalone houses and 21.5% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, units, and other property types), contrasted with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership rates in Cromer stood far above the Sydney metropolitan average, at 39.0%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (44.9%) or rented (16.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the locality was registered at $3,142, substantially higher than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $650, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national scale, Cromer's home loan repayments are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cromer (NSW) counted 2,633 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Household dynamics are dominated by families, which account for 78.8% of all occupied homes, consisting of couples with offspring at 46.6%, couples without offspring at 22.3%, and single-parent households at 9.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 21.2%, with single-person living arrangements at 19.4% and shared group households making up 1.6% of the overall distribution. The typical household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.3% of adults in Cromer (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 21.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 22.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,641 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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 locality displays low levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates (30.3%) sitting significantly below the SA4 regional benchmark of 41.5%. This highlights an area of difficulty as well as a chance for focused educational policies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.9%, with postgraduate credentials following at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Practical and technical skills are highly represented, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (22.5%). Engagement in learning is highly pronounced, with 31.3% of local citizens currently undertaking some form of formal study.
This comprises 10.7% attending primary schools, 10.0% in high schools, and 4.2% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cromer (NSW) reaches 62 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport evaluations indicate 62 active bus stops are situated within Cromer. These stops are serviced by 41 distinct routes, delivering a combined total of 2,060 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is classified as exceptional, with residents generally residing 140 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel out of the area to work, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 89%. Car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high 43.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Service frequency averages 294 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.2% of residents in Cromer (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Assessments of local health data indicate positive trends across Cromer, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease markers, showing a low occurrence of widespread health issues across all age brackets, and the share of the community with private health insurance is remarkably high at roughly 63% of the total population (5,290 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney, and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.7 and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 74.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The area has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,694 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.4% of Cromer (NSW) residents were born overseas and 13.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.4%) and Australian (25.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cromer shows a higher-than-average level of cultural diversity, with 13.5% of its inhabitants speaking a non-English language at home and 25.4% born overseas. The principal religion practiced is Christianity, representing 55.9% of the local population. However, the most disproportionate concentration is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage (parents' birthplaces), the primary ancestral backgrounds in Cromer are English at 29.4%, which is far higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 25.2%, also significantly above the regional average of 17.8%, and Other at 7.7%, which sits notably below the regional baseline of 16.0%.
Additionally, there are clear deviations in the concentrations of other backgrounds: Serbian accounts for 1.0% of Cromer (compared to 0.5% regionally), Hungarian stands at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Welsh is at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cromer (NSW) is 41. 22.9% 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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Cromer's median age is 41 years, which sits significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is slightly older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to metropolitan Sydney, the 85+ cohort is notably overrepresented at 4.9% locally, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 7.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.4% to 15.0% of the population, and the 85+ group has climbed from 2.7% to 4.9%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 group has contracted from 9.1% to 7.4%, and children aged 5 to 14 have decreased from 14.9% to 13.6%.
Demographic projections suggest Cromer's age structure will transform considerably by 2041. The 85+ age group is expected to grow the fastest, expanding by 81% and adding 334 people to reach 746. Demographic aging is set to persist, with residents aged 65 and older representing the entirety of projected growth, while contractions are forecast for the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cromer (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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,030 at the 2021 Census → 8,390 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 (SAL11119). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.