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The median house price in Culburra Beach is $1.05m, with units at $720k. House values have moved 2.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Culburra Beach has an estimated 2,968 residents. That puts 222 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 the analysis of demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the estimated number of residents in the suburb of Culburra Beach stands at 2,968 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 22 people (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,946 individuals. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 2,957, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics along with 30 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
With this population level, the density ratio is 222 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space for each resident and room for potential expansion. The 0.7% growth rate of the suburb of Culburra Beach since the census is within 2.4 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.1%), indicating competitive growth characteristics. The primary driver of population gains during recent times was overseas migration, which served as the sole source of growth. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year are applied. Projected growth rates by age bracket from these files are also used for all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future expectations point to growth in the lowest quartile of Australian regional locations, with the suburb of Culburra Beach projected to add 119 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 3.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
96 new dwellings have been approved in Culburra Beach over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 6.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on building approvals data from the ABS mapped from regional statistics, the suburb of Culburra Beach averages approximately 19 dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated total of 96 residences approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 21 approvals have been logged. Because the population has been declining, this incoming supply has probably matched local demand, providing options for buyers. The new residences are being built with a mean valuation of $629,000, which points to developers targeting the upper-tier market with high-end designs. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $10.4 million have been registered during this financial year, showing a moderate volume of non-residential construction activity.
Compared to the Rest of NSW, the building volume per resident in the suburb of Culburra Beach is similar, indicating a balanced market consistent with the wider region. Newly approved construction is composed of 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, which preserves the established low-density profile of the community and caters to families desiring extra space. With approximately 236 people per approval, the suburb of Culburra Beach is characterised as a low-density locality. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Culburra Beach will gain 108 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current volume of building activity suggests that housing availability will easily satisfy demand, maintaining positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Culburra Beach, worth an estimated $150 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.43 billion. 10 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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, planning choices, and major developments are primary drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 1 project that is expected to affect this locality. The primary initiatives include the West Culburra Development, the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Transport Plan 2041, the Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity, and the South Pacific Offshore Wind Project, with the specific details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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West Culburra Development
Masterplanned mixed-use community on approximately 46 hectares along Culburra Road, delivering around 400 new homes (244 low-density residential lots plus approximately 160 medium-density apartments), a town centre expansion with mixed-use commercial and retail space, 13 industrial lots, sports fields, parks and environmental reserves. The State Significant Development concept plan was approved by the NSW Land and Environment Court in December 2021. EPBC approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act was granted in May 2025.Stage 1 DA (DA2025/2276) covering 244 residential lots, 13 industrial lots, roads and civil infrastructure was lodged with Shoalhaven City Council in November 2025 and placed on public exhibition until December 2025. Early works DAs for site preparation were approved by council in May 2025. A minimum 10% affordable housing component (approximately 40 dwellings) will be gifted to a tier-1 Community Housing Provider.
Shoalhaven Heads Master Plan
A town wide landscape and public domain master plan for Shoalhaven Heads, setting a long term framework for pathway networks, streetscapes, signage, town entrances and supporting infrastructure upgrades. Implementation is intended to be staged over time through Shoalhaven City Council capital works and grant funded projects.
Worrigee Road Subdivision
Development-approved subdivision creating 134 low-density semi-rural residential lots across two parcels totaling 95.61 hectares. The site includes the former Vineyards Golf Links and an adjacent rural property. Lot sizes range from 2,500 to 4,869 square meters, zoned R2 Low Density Residential, featuring full urban services including sewer, water, power, and NBN connectivity.
New Primary School and Public Preschool in Worrigee
A new primary school for approximately 550 students and a public preschool for up to 60 children per day to serve the growing communities of Worrigee and South Nowra, which have seen a 150 percent increase in new dwellings over the past decade. The three-storey primary school will feature 24 modern classrooms with multipurpose spaces, three support learning classrooms, a multipurpose hall with canteen and covered outdoor learning area (COLA), library, staff and administration facilities, sports field and multipurpose sports court, and onsite parking.The co-located preschool will feature three specially designed rooms and a quality outdoor play area, along with an administration area, amenities, staff kitchen and storage. Part of the NSW Government's commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools, with artist's impressions released to the community in April 2026. The preschool is expected to open in 2027 and the primary school in 2028.
South Nowra Surcharge Main Major Upgrades
Major wastewater infrastructure upgrade by Shoalhaven Water to increase sewer network capacity for future growth in South Nowra and Worrigee. The project includes a deep sewer pump station, gravity mains, rising mains, additional storage and multiple construction packages. Construction is progressing across several packages with overall completion scheduled for July 2026, providing capacity for around 1,000 future residential lots while reducing overflow risk during heavy rainfall.
Somerset Grove Estate
Somerset Grove Estate is a 63-lot residential land subdivision on 5.35 hectares at 70 Hillcrest Avenue, South Nowra, NSW, marketed by Avera Property Group. Lot sizes range from 500sqm to 877sqm. Civil works have been completed and lots have been registered, with individual titled blocks now being resold and built out by owners as house and land packages. The estate sits close to Shoalhaven High School, Nowra Christian School and Worrigee Shopping Centre.
Nowra East Public School Upgrade
NSW Government upgrade of Nowra East Public School including 11 new permanent classrooms with 3 support classrooms, expansion of the preschool from 20 to 40 places, additional support teaching facilities, new playgrounds and sensory play areas, accessibility improvements, landscaping and air conditioning upgrades to existing buildings. Planning approval was granted in December 2025, Patterson Building Group was appointed as builder and construction commenced in early 2026.
South Nowra Retail Precinct
A retail development featuring five retailers, along with bathrooms and a staff kitchen, aimed at enhancing local commercial offerings.
1,221 residents of Culburra Beach are employed, from a labour force of 1,251. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 48.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,414, 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 suburb of Culburra Beach possesses a skilled labor pool with strong representation in critical service fields, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an annual employment growth estimate of 0.7% based on regional data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 1,221 employed residents, and the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. However, participation in the workforce is quite low at 48.3% compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 18.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The construction sector shows a particularly high concentration, with a workforce share that is 1.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a minor presence at 0.8% of employment compared to 5.3% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat scarce within the immediate area. According to SALM and ABS data analyzed across broader statistical regions, the past 12-month period experienced a 0.7% rise in employment alongside a 2.0% expansion of the labor force, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 1.2 percentage points. By contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment and a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.5 percentage points. The national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of Culburra Beach. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to model future patterns. While total employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local job profile suggests employment in the suburb of Culburra Beach will rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Culburra Beach is $1,247 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $633 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,354 a year against an average of $59,691. 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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Based on the compile of ATO postcode statistics for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Culburra Beach recorded a median taxpayer income of $47,354 and an average taxpayer income of $59,691. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average outcomes of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusted for the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $52,241 for the median and $65,851 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Culburra Beach all placed between the 16th and 16th percentiles across the country.
The largest income cohort contains 27.3% of the local population (810 people) who earn in the $800 - 1,499 range, which contrasts with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 29.9%. Housing affordability presents a major obstacle, with residents retaining just 84.3% of their income, placing the area in the 17th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Culburra Beach had 1,278 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,768 a month. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.7%. 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 composition of residential properties in the suburb of Culburra Beach at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.4% separate houses and 11.6% other options like semi-detached homes, units, or alternative dwellings, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 48.6% of homes in the suburb of Culburra Beach, which is significantly higher than the Regional NSW rate, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (26.9%) or occupied by renters (24.5%). The median monthly cost for home loans was $1,768, which sits above the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $350, compared to the regional median of $330.
On a national level, home loan payments in the suburb of Culburra Beach are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Culburra Beach counted 1,278 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of local households at 65.1%, consisting of couples with children at 18.5%, couples without children at 35.8%, and single parent households at 9.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.9%, with lone person households representing 31.3% and group households making up 4.0% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.2 people is below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.5% of adults in Culburra Beach hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 204 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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 the area shows room for improvement, as the proportion of residents with university degrees (19.5%) is notably lower than the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications from colleges or trade schools, comprising advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (31.8%). Individuals currently enrolled in school or university represent 19.5% of the local population.
This cohort is composed of 6.8% in primary school, 5.0% in high school, and 2.3% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Culburra Beach means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit options in the suburb of Culburra Beach include 48 active stops, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 8 different routes, which together provide 93 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is highly rated, with the average distance from a home to the nearest transit stop being 173 meters. Because the locality is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel out of the area, with private cars being the main transit mode at 94%, and 4% of residents walking. Households average 1.3 motor vehicles, which is lower than the regional benchmark.
Working from home was recorded for 18.2% of the workforce in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. The average frequency of transit services is 13 trips per day across the network, which translates to approximately 1 weekly trip for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.9% of residents in Culburra Beach report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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An analysis of mortality figures and the prevalence of long-term illnesses indicates that the suburb of Culburra Beach faces significant health obstacles, with common ailments being prominent among both younger and older residents. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, standing at approximately 51% of the population (~1,500 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported locally were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 14.1 and 9.5% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 58.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The workforce-age population exhibits high rates of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 35.3% of the local population (1,047 people), which is significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health profiles for these older residents present challenges, though their national rankings are generally consistent with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Culburra Beach is largely Australian-born, at 87.7% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (30.2%). 4.2% 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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The suburb of Culburra Beach displays low levels of cultural diversity, with 87.7% of residents born within Australia, 94.1% holding citizenship, and 95.7% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 55.1% of the local population. The most pronounced deviation from regional norms is found in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.4% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in the suburb of Culburra Beach are English (32.4%), Australian (30.2%), and Irish (9.4%). There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Hungarian ancestry overrepresented at 0.4% of the population (compared to 0.2% regionally), Maltese at 1.1% (compared to 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal at 4.2% (compared to 4.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Culburra Beach is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. 20.1% 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 54 years in the suburb of Culburra Beach is much higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW profile, there is an overrepresentation of residents aged 65 - 74 (17.3% of the population) and an underrepresentation of children aged 5 - 14 (7.7%). The local concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is much higher than the national rate of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 7.9% to 10.1%, and the cohort aged 85+ rose from 4.5% to 5.8%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 10.4% to 8.3%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 17.0% to 14.9%. By 2041, the demographic profile of the suburb of Culburra Beach will undergo significant changes. The group aged 75 to 84 is projected to increase by 76 people (21%), growing from 362 to 439. Combined cohorts aged 65 and older will account for 58% of the total population growth, reinforcing the aging trend of the community. In contrast, the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 will both experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Culburra Beach
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 1 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 Jun 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,946 at the 2021 Census → 2,968 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 (SAL11147). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.