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The median house price in Cumbalum is $1.27m, with units at $960k. House values have moved 2.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Cumbalum has an estimated 2,843 residents, up from 2,211 at the 2021 Census — a change of 632 people, or 28.6%. Growth has averaged 6.3% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 284 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 48.0% of that increase. That puts 189 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 ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Cumbalum has an estimated population of 2,843 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 632 people (28.6%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 2,211 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 2,817, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 284 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 188 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with ample space per resident and room for potential expansion.
The 28.6% population increase in the suburb of Cumbalum since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (3.7%) as well as the Rest of NSW, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. This expansion was driven mostly by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 48.0% of the overall population gains in recent times, though other factors such as overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year, are utilized. Growth rates across different age cohorts from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, a substantial population rise within the top quarter of regional Australia is anticipated. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Cumbalum is expected to expand by 845 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 28.8% over the 16 years.
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167 new dwellings have been approved in Cumbalum over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, 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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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics allocated from statistical areas reveals that Cumbalum averages about 33 new home approvals annually, with an estimated 167 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 54 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. With an average of 4.4 new residents arriving for every constructed dwelling during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance generally places upward pressure on values and intensifies buyer competition. Meanwhile, new properties are being constructed at an average value of $561,000, which demonstrates that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium sector of the market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $2.4 million have been documented this financial year, which reinforces the residential nature of the area. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, construction activity per resident in Cumbalum is 144.0% higher, offering purchasers a broader range of options despite a recent slowdown in building volume. This rate is far higher than the national average, demonstrating robust builder confidence in the local market. New construction is split between standalone houses at 62.0% and townhouses or apartments at 38.0%, showing an increasing selection of medium-density choices that provide diverse opportunities across different price points, ranging from standard family homes to more affordable, compact configurations. This represents a major departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 94.0% houses), driven by a decline in available development parcels and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. With approximately 94 people per approval, Cumbalum shows the characteristics of an expanding area. Looking forward, the population of Cumbalum is projected to rise by 819 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trends suggest that new housing supply will comfortably satisfy demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth rates above current forecasts.
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 87 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cumbalum, worth an estimated $3 billion. 19 are already under construction and 28 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 development initiatives are primary drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 major projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Key developments include the Ballina Airport Boulevard & Southern Cross Industrial Estate Expansion, Southern Cross Industrial Estate Boeing Avenue, the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Terminal and Infrastructure Upgrade, and the New Ballina SES Headquarters, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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Solhaven
Solhaven is an impact-led, mixed-use micro-village offering 44 residential townhomes, commercial spaces, curated retail, and a wellness park. It features passive house design principles, eco-conscious construction, and aims to foster creativity and community living in the Northern Rivers.
New Ballina SES Headquarters
A purpose-built NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Ballina Unit headquarters and Emergency Operations Centre. The $6.3 million facility replaces an outdated building with a six-bay vehicle shed, modern incident control area, training rooms, and administration offices. The project also features carparking, lighting upgrades, and significant landscaping including 80 new trees. Construction is being jointly funded by Ballina Shire Council and the NSW Government to enhance regional flood and disaster response capabilities.
Lennox Rise Estate
A masterplanned hilltop land estate in Lennox Head offering premium, levelled and retained homesites across 41.16 hectares, with elevated district and ocean-breeze outlooks. The 189-lot community is being delivered by Lateral Properties across multiple stages, with a central activity park, playground and a southern leisure park featuring established pine trees. Lots are zoned R3 Medium Density with duplex potential (STCA). Most stages are sold out, with only a small number of lots remaining in the final release, priced from approximately $825,555 to $915,000.
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Terminal and Infrastructure Upgrade
Major airport infrastructure upgrade program including $20.68 million runway overlay completed in 2023 with new LED lighting, expanded terminal facilities with enhanced check-in area, departure hall, baggage collection capacity, upgraded car parking with 650 spaces, additional taxiways and jet parking bays to support increasing passenger volumes at one of Australia's busiest regional airports.
Solhaven Ballina
Solhaven is a masterplanned mixed-use village spanning residential dwellings, creative suites, curated retail spaces, and wellness amenities. Developed by Cadre, the precinct is designed to foster community living and regional renewal in West Ballina.
Southern Cross Industrial Estate - Boeing Avenue Industrial Land Release
Ballina Shire Council industrial land subdivision creating twelve serviced allotments at Boeing Avenue and Hercules Crescent within the Southern Cross Industrial Estate, roughly three kilometres from the Ballina CBD and within one kilometre of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. Subdivision approval was granted under DA 2020/591 issued on 2 November 2021. Lots range from 1,527 sqm to 4,492 sqm across a combined developable area of about 2.7 hectares, are filled to approximately 3 metres AHD, and are connected to water, sewer, electricity and NBN, with subdivision development contributions paid.The land is zoned E4 General Industrial under Ballina LEP 2012, permitting general and light industries, warehouse and distribution centres, freight transport facilities, depots and industrial retail outlets, with specialised retail premises listed as an additional permitted use under Schedule 1. Council auctioned nine lots at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on 30 April 2025 and retained the remaining three. All sale contracts carry a use it or lose it buyback clause requiring purchasers to demonstrate substantial commencement of construction within three years of settlement, deterring speculative land banking. The release was unlocked by the adjacent Airport Boulevard link road and sits opposite the Harvey Norman Homemaker Centre, which is progressing a stage two expansion. Council civil works and the sale campaign are complete and the estate no longer appears on Council's active investment opportunities register.
Ballina Airport Boulevard & Southern Cross Industrial Estate Expansion
Construction of the new Airport Boulevard entrance road connecting the Southern Cross Industrial Estate to the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. The project included the construction of three new roundabouts, extension and connection to Boeing Avenue and North Creek Road, and the realignment of Southern Cross Drive to unlock 30 hectares of industrial land and expand airport carparking.
Ballina District Hospital Redevelopment
Planning and site selection activities are underway for the future long-term clinical sustainability of Ballina District Hospital to serve the growing Northern Rivers region. Independent flood risk studies confirmed that the existing Cherry Street site is unsuitable for significant expansion due to new Probable Maximum Flood limits, shifting the project focus toward identifying a flood-safe greenfield site.
1,670 residents of Cumbalum are employed, from a labour force of 1,687. Unemployment sits at 1.0%, with participation at 76.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,141, about 75% 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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Cumbalum possesses a highly educated labor force with a strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate sitting at 1.0%, and an estimated employment expansion of 8.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,670 residents employed, which keeps the unemployment rate 3.1% below the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 76.2% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.6% of employed residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The local workforce is highly concentrated in retail trade, which represents a share 1.5 times greater than the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 1.6% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. The relationship between the number of working residents and local jobs suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month period saw a rise of 8.7% in employment and an increase of 8.8% in the labor force, which led to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Cumbalum. These five and ten-year projections have been integrated with the local employment profile to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment structure indicates that employment for local residents is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison rather than a localized population forecast.
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Median household income in Cumbalum is $2,170 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $897 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,547 a year against an average of $72,476. 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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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Cumbalum exceed the national average according to ATO figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among local taxpayers is $54,547, and the average income is $72,476, compared to median and average figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $60,176 for median income and $79,956 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Cumbalum place the community around the 71st percentile nationwide.
The earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 37.1% of the local population (1,054 individuals), which aligns with the surrounding region where 29.9% fall into the same category. Even though high housing costs account for 16.5% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the 75th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cumbalum had 715 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $610 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. 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 dwelling types in Cumbalum, as recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 93.7% standalone houses and 6.3% other formats (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other formats made up 17.4%. The rate of outright home ownership was lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 32.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (48.2%) or renting tenants (19.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, coming in at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $610 compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Cumbalum are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cumbalum counted 715 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 919 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 11% 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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Families represent the vast majority of local households at 86.4%, which is composed of couples with children at 44.8%, couples without children at 29.9%, and single parent households at 10.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.6%, consisting of single-person households at 10.8% and group households representing 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.1% of adults in Cumbalum hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The local educational profile is highly distinctive within the region, with university graduation rates (29.1% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 regional average of 24.3%, demonstrating a strong local commitment to tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (28.1%). Student enrollment is particularly strong, with 31.6% of local residents currently participating in formal education.
This group includes 12.4% attending primary school, 8.9% enrolled in secondary school, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cumbalum reaches 9 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 9 active transit stops within Cumbalum, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 10 distinct routes, which combine to offer 154 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 238 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential profile of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars representing the main transport mode at 98%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.9, which exceeds the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 17.6% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related travel restrictions.
Service frequency averages 22 daily trips across all public transport routes, which translates to approximately 17 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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70.8% of residents in Cumbalum report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate very favorable outcomes across Cumbalum, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, with low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 56% of the population (~1,579 people), compared to 51.9% for Regional NSW. The most common medical diagnoses reported in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.1 and 8.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.8% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health profiles for residents under 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.4% of the population (409 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior citizens in the area show exceptionally strong health outcomes, with national relative rankings higher than those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cumbalum is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.0%) and English (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cumbalum displays a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 85.1% of residents born in Australia, 90.6% holding citizenship, and 93.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 50.4% of the local population. However, the most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 1.7% of residents compared to 0.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the three most common ancestries in Cumbalum are Australian at 31.0%, English at 29.4%, and Irish at 8.5%. In addition, there are notable deviations in other backgrounds: New Zealand ancestry is overrepresented at 1.2% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cumbalum is 37. 25.1% 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 37 years in Cumbalum is notably lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and closely matches the national average of 38 years. The local age distribution features a high concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds (16.2%), while the cohort aged 75 - 84 is relatively small (4.3%) compared to Regional NSW. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.1% to 12.3%. In contrast, the group aged 5 to 14 has fallen from 16.2% to 14.2%, and the cohort aged 45 to 54 declined from 13.8% to 12.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, population projections indicate notable changes in the age profile, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 161 people (44%), rising from 363 to 525.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cumbalum
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 — 284 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,211 at the 2021 Census → 2,843 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 (SAL11155). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.