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The median house price in Crows Nest (NSW) is $2.76m, with units at $998k. House values have moved 1.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Crows Nest (NSW) has an estimated 5,511 residents, up from 4,974 at the 2021 Census — a change of 537 people, or 10.8%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 7,251 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside recent address records validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Crows Nest (NSW) is projected to be approximately 5,511 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 537 individuals (10.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 4,974 residents. This shift is calculated from a base resident count of 5,500, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, combined with an extra 114 validated new addresses added after the Census.
Such a population size results in a density of 7,251 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all areas analyzed by AreaSearch, indicating intense competition for local land. The 10.8% expansion rate of the suburb of Crows Nest (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the gains of both the broader SA4 region (5.9%) and the SA3 territory, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. The upward population trajectory was chiefly propelled by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly 69.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the starting point. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) are substituted. Projected growth dynamics across specific age cohorts from these sources are also mapped to all sectors for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, growth is expected to align with the lower quartile of Australian locations, with the suburb of Crows Nest (NSW) projected to add 215 citizens by 2041 under aggregated SA2 forecasts, representing a 3.7% overall rise over the 16 years.
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226 new dwellings have been approved in Crows Nest (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building consent statistics distributed from wider statistical zones, approvals have been granted for roughly 45 residential properties annually in Crows Nest, amounting to approximately 226 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 11 approvals have been documented. Given that an average of 1.6 new residents arrived per new dwelling annually over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply and demand appear closely aligned, fostering balanced market dynamics. Newly constructed dwellings carry a mean build cost of $895,000, indicating a clear developmental focus on premium, upscale housing.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $376.1 million during the current financial year, pointing to significant business investment in the local area. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Crows Nest exhibits a 312.0% higher volume of construction approvals on a per capita basis, offering prospective buyers a broad selection of options. Newly approved housing projects consist of 2.0% standalone houses and 98.0% medium-to-high density options like apartments or townhouses. This concentration of higher-density housing provides more accessible entry points for buyers, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers alike. The ratio of roughly 96 individuals for every approved residential dwelling highlights the characteristics of a growing neighborhood. Long-term forecasts indicate that Crows Nest is set to gain 204 additional inhabitants by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly projections by AreaSearch. Judging by established construction trends, the pipeline of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for demographic growth that outstrips current forecasts.
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Development applications around Crows Nest (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Crows Nest (NSW), worth an estimated $7.05 billion. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.8 billion. 27 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Few elements have as much bearing on local real estate trends as updates to nearby infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning changes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 46 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Significant developments include Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways), Hume Place, Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade, and The Collective, with the accompanying index highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways)
A $640 million, 22-storey mixed-use development at the Five Ways intersection in Crows Nest, comprising 188 apartments (140 market and 48 affordable housing), a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and commercial premises within a 3-storey podium, and seven basement levels. Designed by Turner Studio, the project is located a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station. Approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission (SSD-66826207) in December 2024, with construction commenced in 2025.
Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest by Deicorp
Deicorp's $640M landmark mixed-use development at the Five Ways junction in Crows Nest. The 22-storey building, designed by Turner Studio, delivers 188 apartments (48 affordable) above a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and dining, a resident Skygarden, and seven basement levels of parking. Approved by the NSW IPC on 23 December 2024 and under construction, the project sits a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station.
St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan
A comprehensive strategic framework guiding the development of the St Leonards and Crows Nest precinct through 2036. The plan focuses on high-density residential and commercial growth integrated with the Crows Nest Metro Station, which opened in 2024. Key updates for 2026 include the transition from Special Infrastructure Contributions (SIC) to the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) framework and accelerated rezoning under the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program to deliver approximately 13,400 homes and 16,500 jobs.
Canopy Crows Nest
Architectural benchmark development in Crows Nest offering ten architecturally stunning terraces designed for both families and downsizers. Located near the new Metro Station in transforming Crows Nest area.
Hume Place
Mixed-use over-station development directly above Crows Nest Metro Station. The precinct comprises four buildings across three sites delivering approximately 600 apartments in total. Stage 1 'Elevate' (130 apartments, 1-3 bedroom, designed by Woods Bagot) received detailed design approval from the Independent Planning Commission in April 2025 and is now selling, with construction expected to commence late 2025 and complete mid-2027. Stage 2 (Site A) involves two build-to-rent towers and an additional mixed-use tower, with a Detailed State Significant Development Application (SSD-75660711) lodged in late 2025 and under assessment as at mid-2025.The precinct includes ground-floor retail, wellness facilities, co-working spaces and a proposed 15 per cent affordable housing allocation for key and essential workers, managed by Evolve Housing. Developed by Third.i Group and Phoenix Property Investors in partnership with Transport for NSW / Sydney Metro.
The Pagewood St Leonards
The Pagewood St Leonards is a 35-level luxury residential tower by Poly Australia at 572-580 Pacific Highway, delivering 198 high-rise apartments with harbour and city views, resort-style resident amenities and activated ground-floor retail space.
The Collective
Mixed-use precinct spanning 10,000 square metres across several sites and street frontages in St Leonards. Stage one delivers 93 luxury apartments across 16 levels, designed by Team2 with interiors by DBI and built by Westbourne. Developed by TWT Property Group, the development integrates ground-floor retail and commercial space with public artwork by Mel O'Callaghan. Located a 3-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro and minutes from St Leonards train station. Apartments range from 1 to 4 bedrooms with prices from $935,000 to $3.9 million.
286-294 Pacific Highway Mixed-Use Development
Partial demolition of heritage item and construction of 13 storey mixed use building comprising 61 apartments (58 x 3 bed and 3 x 4 bed units) and ground level retail.
3,724 residents of Crows Nest (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,853. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 80.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 technology industry stands out as a major part of the local job market in Crows Nest, where workers generally hold advanced qualifications. According to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data, the area enjoys a low unemployment rate of 3.3% and an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the previous year. By March 2026, the number of working residents reached 3,724, with an unemployment rate that sits 0.8% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation remains strong at 80.0%, significantly exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 69.1%.
Census data indicates that 65.5% of residents worked from home, although this figure likely reflects the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures. Local employment is heavily weighted toward professional, scientific and technical services, financial and insurance services, and health care and social assistance. The community exhibits a strong specialization in professional and technical services, where the employment concentration is 1.9 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, building trades have a smaller footprint, accounting for 4.4% of jobs locally compared to 8.6% across the wider region. A ratio of 0.7 jobs for every local resident at the time of the Census points to a higher-than-average availability of local work opportunities. Based on AreaSearch investigations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across wider geographic boundaries, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment expand by 2.6% and the total workforce grow by 2.3%, which pulled the unemployment rate down by 0.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% increase in the labor force, accompanied by a negligible decrease in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on prospective workforce demand in Crows Nest. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral outlooks to the local employment distribution suggests that employment among Crows Nest residents could grow by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extension for illustrative purposes that excludes local population shifts.
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Median household income in Crows Nest (NSW) is $2,614 a week (about $136,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,657 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $85,220 a year against an average of $130,035. The average runs 53% 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 the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, Crows Nest has a median taxpayer income of $85,220 and an average of $130,035. This places the area within the highest brackets nationwide, contrasting with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates suggest figures of roughly $94,015 for the median and $143,455 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show that personal, family, and household incomes in Crows Nest are all highly elevated, falling between the 92nd and 99th national percentiles.
Income distribution data reveals the largest single cohort comprises 33.3% of local taxpayers (1,835 people) earning over $4,000 weekly, which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 30.9%. High-income earners represent a major segment, with 45.9% earning more than $3,000 per week, indicating substantial local spending power. High housing costs absorb 18.2% of household earnings, yet strong wages ensure that disposable income remains in the 90th percentile, with the area's SEIFA economic index ranking in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Crows Nest (NSW) had 2,364 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 11% detached houses and 61% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. 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 in Crows Nest at the time of the last Census consisted of 11.2% standalone houses and 88.7% other housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, differing from the Greater Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Crows Nest was lower than the metropolitan benchmark at 20.3%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (24.6%) or occupied by tenants (55.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was recorded at $3,033, which is considerably higher than the metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent stood at $550, compared to $470 across Greater Sydney.
On a national level, mortgage outlays in Crows Nest are substantially higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rents are well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Crows Nest (NSW) counted 2,364 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,619 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 56.8%, which includes 20.6% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent households. The remaining 43.2% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 38.5% and group share houses making up 4.7% of the total. The average household occupancy stands at 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.3% of adults in Crows Nest (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 40.4% with a bachelor degree and 19.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 8.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 910 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,196 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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Academic achievement in Crows Nest is substantially higher than regional and national averages, with 64.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% throughout NSW. This high level of education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 40.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational training accounts for 18.4% of credentials among those aged 15 and over, divided between advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificate level qualifications at 8.4%.
A significant 23.3% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. This student cohort includes 6.6% attending university or higher education institutions, 6.3% in primary schools, and 4.1% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Crows Nest (NSW) reaches 38 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 10,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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 data shows 38 active transit stops operating within Crows Nest, consisting of a combination of light rail and bus facilities. These stops are serviced by 60 separate routes, which combine to support 10,552 passenger journeys each week. Transport connection options are rated as outstanding, with the average resident living within 129 meters of a transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of working residents travel outward for work. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 48%, followed by walking at 22% and bus travel at 14%.
Private vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.4 per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 65.5%, worked from home, though this 2021 Census figure likely reflects pandemic-related conditions. Transit services average 1,507 journeys daily across all active routes, which translates to roughly 277 weekly departures from each individual stop.
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76.8% of residents in Crows Nest (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 1.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.1% 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 profiles in Crows Nest show excellent results, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term ailments, revealing very low rates of common illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 78% of the local population (4,303 people). This compares to 59.9% of residents across Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.6% and 7.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 76.8% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 12.3% of the community (677 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for these senior residents are strong, with national indicators generally matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.0% of Crows Nest (NSW) residents were born overseas and 25.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Crows Nest demonstrates a high degree of cultural variety, with 25.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 41.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 38.4% of the population. The most distinct divergence from broader trends is seen in the Jewish community, which accounts for 1.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral background, the three largest groups in Crows Nest are English at 23.7% of the population, Australian at 17.7%, and Other at 12.0%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: French ancestry is overrepresented at 1.4% of the Crows Nest population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish is at 1.1% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Hungarian is at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Crows Nest (NSW) is 36. 32.4% 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 36 years in Crows Nest is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Sydney metropolitan area, Crows Nest has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34, who make up 24.0% of the population, but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 at 7.1%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.8% to 4.4%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 21.4% to 20.6%.
Demographic projections suggest that Crows Nest's age distribution will change substantially by 2041. The group aged 85 and older is expected to show the fastest growth at 120%, increasing by 92 residents to reach a total of 170. Seniors aged 65 and over are projected to account for 66% of overall population growth, highlighting local aging trends, whereas the 25 to 34 and 5 to 14 age brackets are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Crows Nest (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 | Aug 2026 this month all 17 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,974 at the 2021 Census → 5,511 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 (SAL11132). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.