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The median house price in Darlinghurst is $2.90m, with units at $1.03m. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Darlinghurst has an estimated 11,458 residents, up from 10,615 at the 2021 Census — a change of 843 people, or 7.9%. Overseas migration accounts for 97.0% of that increase. That puts 13,323 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Darlinghurst has an estimated resident count of approximately 11,458 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 843 people (7.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 10,615 people. This updated figure of 11,458 residents was calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with 64 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Darlinghurst records a population density of 13,323 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest 10% of areas nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The suburb of Darlinghurst achieved a 7.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census, outpacing the broader state figure of 7.3% to emerge as a leading regional growth pocket. Inbound international migration served as the core growth catalyst, generating roughly 97.0% of all recent demographic increases. Projections for the suburb of Darlinghurst utilize the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 dataset based on 2022 benchmarks, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling anchored to 2021 where necessary. Age-specific expansion trajectories derived from these models have been integrated across all localities covering 2032 to 2041. Demographic modeling indicates that future growth in the suburb of Darlinghurst will track slightly below the national statistical median, with aggregated SA2 estimates projecting a gain of 1,320 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 11.5% increase across the 16 years.
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37 new dwellings have been approved in Darlinghurst over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 0.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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's review of ABS building approval records mapped to the locality reveals that approximately 7 residential dwellings receive permits annually, totaling roughly 37 approved homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 14 approved to date in FY-25. While earlier population numbers contracted, current residential building activity remains comparatively sound for purchasers, featuring an average expected construction cost of $1,962,000 per dwelling that underscores a strong developer orientation toward high-end, luxury stock. Furthermore, non-residential momentum remains solid, supported by $142.9 million in commercial development permits approved during the current financial year.
Relative to Greater Sydney on a per-capita basis, local residential construction is subdued, tracking 92.0% below regional average per person. This constrained pipeline often elevates pricing and buyer interest across existing properties, even as local building has picked up pace recently. The subdued volume relative to the national average highlights the established profile of the neighborhood and points toward potential planning bottlenecks. Medium-to-high-density housing dominates recent project approvals, with 80.0% townhouses or apartments compared to 20.0% detached dwellings, offering more accessible pricing points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. Meanwhile, this detached dwelling share exceeds the baseline recorded at the Census (1.0% at Census), signaling sustained appetite for standalone homes against a backdrop of urban densification. A ratio of around 1634 people per approval further reflects an established, low-turnover urban market. Long-term forecasts anticipate an additional 1,320 residents by 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Should the current pace of dwelling completions persist, new housing supply could struggle to match demographic expansion, which may intensify purchaser competition and reinforce upward pressure on local home values.
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Darlinghurst, worth an estimated $1.47 billion. A further 134 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $129.1 billion. 39 are already under construction and 46 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 economic momentum and property performance are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 52 significant projects within the catchment. Key undertakings include Oxford & Foley, SCEGGS Darlinghurst Concept and Stage 1, St Vincent's Hospital Darlinghurst Campus Redevelopment, and East Sydney Collection, with major development initiatives detailed below.
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St Vincent's Hospital Darlinghurst Campus Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment and campus master plan transformation of St Vincent's Hospital Darlinghurst. The project includes state-of-the-art acute clinical services, integrated ambulatory care facilities, research spaces, and modernised patient accommodation. St Vincent's Health Australia is leading the staged renewal works across the inner-Sydney medical precinct.
Oxford & Foley
Oxford & Foley is a heritage-led mixed-use redevelopment of three commercial blocks at 60, 90 and 120 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, delivered by AsheMorgan and TOGA Group on a 99-year leasehold from the City of Sydney. Designed by fjcstudio, the project restores three turn-of-the-century heritage buildings and adds new rooftop levels with city and harbour views, alongside a reactivated retail and dining laneway on Foley Street. The precinct provides about 9,200 square metres of commercial office space, 2,300 square metres of bespoke retail across some 30 tenancies, and 1,600 square metres for cultural and creative uses.Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and The Orchard are anchor commercial tenants, alongside customer research firm Dovetail. Confirmed retail and hospitality operators include MAAP, Mapo gelato, Mecca Coffee, Theeca, Paulies Pizza, the Darlinghurst Bookshop and Alpha60. Construction commenced in 2022 with original builder Growthbuilt; following disputes and delays, TOGA took over construction in 2024 and the developers lodged a 91.7 million dollar claim against Growthbuilt in 2025. Staged handovers are underway, with the western Building 1 tenants taking possession from mid-2025, Building 2 in late 2025 and the eastern Building 3 stage rolling through into 2026.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
East Sydney Collection
Adaptive reuse and residential redevelopment of the heritage Aston Martin dealership site delivering 27 residences across apartments, lofts, and multi-level terraces. Designed by MHNDU with interiors by Lawless & Meyerson, the project incorporates ground-floor retail and basement parking while preserving the heritage streetscape facade.
The Patteson Apartment Complex
Adaptive reuse and residential redevelopment of the heritage-listed Patteson building into 15 boutique luxury apartments. Designed by SJB Architects, the development integrates modern residential living while conserving significant heritage fabric within the inner-city precinct of Darlinghurst. Planning approval was granted under City of Sydney Council guidelines.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
Sydney Jewish Museum Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, retaining the existing Holocaust Museum while adding a new Centre for Contemporary Jewish Life and Tolerance, expanded education facilities and new exhibition galleries. Construction is underway following development approval. The museum remains closed to the general public during redevelopment, with reopening planned for late 2026 and the full expanded museum expected to open in early 2027. Recent additional government funding will deliver a Centre for Education Against Antisemitism as part of the redevelopment.
8,049 residents of Darlinghurst are employed, from a labour force of 8,412. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 76.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,709, about 128% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market is characterized by an exceptionally qualified workforce, strong prominence within the technology industry, a 4.3% unemployment rate, and an estimated annual employment expansion of 1.5% based on AreaSearch statistical modeling. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,049, while joblessness sits 0.2% above the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by an elevated labor force participation rate of 76.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records showed that 61.1% of working residents operated from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Key sectors employing local residents consist of professional & technical services, finance & insurance, as well as health care & social assistance.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the local concentration reaches 2.1 times the regional level. Conversely, construction represents a minor share of local workers at 2.9% employment versus 8.6% regionally. Holding 1.3 workers for every resident as of the Census, the neighborhood operates as a net employment destination, generating more jobs within its boundary than it has resident workers and drawing commuters from surrounding districts. AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that local jobs grew by 1.5% alongside a 1.2% rise in the active labor pool over the past 12-month period, reducing local unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney, by comparison, employment grew by 1.9%, the labor force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment fell marginally. Long-range modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 employment projections provides an indicative view of future labor demand. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely by sector. When applied to the local industry distribution, these benchmarks suggest local resident employment could expand by 7.6% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (a weighted illustrative calculation that excludes localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Darlinghurst is $2,279 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,535 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,490 a year against an average of $118,909. The average runs 58% 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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ATO taxpayer records published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median individual income of $75,490 and an average of $118,909 in Darlinghurst. These figures place the area in the highest national percentile band, outperforming Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in an aggregate 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $83,281 (median) and $131,180 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census showed individual personal earnings ranking at the 98th percentile nationally ($1,535 weekly). Within the income distribution, 30.2% of residents (3,460 individuals) earn within the $4000+ income range, in contrast to the wider metropolis where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is most prevalent at 30.9%.
High-income earners are strongly represented, with 40.6% above $3,000/week demonstrating significant purchasing power. While residential accommodation absorbs 21.2% of income, disposable earnings remain strong at the 74th percentile, placing the neighborhood in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Darlinghurst had 5,384 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 79% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,964 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly weighted toward higher-density living, consisting of 99.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) and 0.9% houses, compared to Sydney metro proportions of 44.1% other dwellings and 55.9% houses. Outright home ownership stood at 17.1%, trailing the wider metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 19.7% and tenant-occupied dwellings made up 63.2%. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $2,964 locally against $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent was $550 compared to the metropolitan standard of $470. On a national scale, local mortgage obligations substantially exceed the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darlinghurst counted 5,384 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,812 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 7% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 52% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Non-family living arrangements constitute the majority of dwellings at 60.8%, led by lone person households at 51.7% and group households at 9.1%. Family units account for 39.2% of all households, comprising 28.7% couples without children, 6.6% couples with children, and 3.2% single parent families. The median household occupancy is 1.7 people, which is notably lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
63.9% of adults in Darlinghurst hold a university qualification, including 41.7% with a bachelor degree and 18.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 8.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,085 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,211 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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Tertiary attainment in the community is notably high, with 63.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. This high level of academic qualification underpins strong alignment with the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary credential at 41.7%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (18.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Meanwhile, vocational programs represent 18.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (8.5%). Active participation in formal study involves 23.7% of the total population. This enrollment is led by 10.1% in tertiary education, alongside 3.0% in primary education and 1.8% pursuing secondary education.
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Public transport in Darlinghurst reaches 42 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 8,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 90 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.2 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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The local transit network features 42 public transport boarding points providing bus services across the suburb. These stops are served by 15 separate bus lines that combine to offer 8,458 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is outstanding, with an average distance of 92 meters to the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this predominantly residential enclave, with active walking accounting for 36% of commutes, alongside 14% by train. Private motor vehicle access is low, averaging 0.2 per dwelling, trailing the wider metropolitan standard. Additionally, 61.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure subject to pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service frequency delivers an average of 1,208 daily scheduled trips across the complete network, providing approximately 201 trips per week at each individual stop location.
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74.1% of residents in Darlinghurst report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 73.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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AreaSearch health metrics show excellent population health indicators across all age cohorts, characterized by minimal rates of chronic disease and low mortality. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 74% of the total population (8,449 people) holding cover, markedly higher than Greater Sydney at 59.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 7.1% and 9.6% of the population, respectively. Concurrently, 74.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Working-age adults display strong general wellness and minimal chronic ailments. Older residents aged 65 and over represent 12.5% of the population (1,432 people), lower than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with senior health metrics performing strongly against nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.4% of Darlinghurst residents were born overseas and 22.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.2%) and Australian (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators show a culturally diverse community, where 43.4% of residents were born overseas and 22.4% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 30.3% of the community. Judaism exhibits a distinct local overrepresentation, comprising 2.2% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral background (country of birth of parents), English ancestry leads at 25.2% of the population (well above the regional benchmark of 19.0%), followed by Australian ancestry at 14.6% and Other backgrounds at 13.9%. Notable concentrations also appear among specific European ancestries, including French at 1.5% (versus 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.0% (versus 0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Darlinghurst is 35. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.6% 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 suburb of Darlinghurst is predominantly home to a younger demographic without dependents. Individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 55.2% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas children and young people aged 0 - 24 represent 11.6% against a regional benchmark of 30.4%. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 35, decreasing from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 from the same Census. The most pronounced demographic expansion since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 cohort, rising from 50.8% to an estimated 55.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the retiree and senior demographic (65+) is projected to register the largest numerical increase, growing by 730 (51%) to reach 2,162.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darlinghurst
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 9 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,615 at the 2021 Census → 11,458 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11213). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.