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The median house price in Darlington (Sydney - NSW) is $2.25m, with units at $1.05m. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Darlington (Sydney - NSW) has an estimated 2,983 residents, up from 2,597 at the 2021 Census — a change of 386 people, or 14.9%. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 7,850 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 and newly validated post-Census address records, the suburb of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) has an estimated count of around 2,983 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 386 people (14.9%) over the 2021 Census tally of 2,597 people. The estimate stems from examining the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 1 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, local density stands at 7,850 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper 10% across the nation and underscoring significant demand for space.
With a 14.9% expansion rate relative to the 2021 census, the community outpaced both NSW (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, establishing itself as a standout regional growth pocket. The dominant catalyst behind these demographic increases was net overseas migration, accounting for approximately 94.0% of recent population gains. Projections for the suburb of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) incorporate SA2-level modeling from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a foundation, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 against a 2021 baseline. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these models have been mapped forward across 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, the suburb is slated for upper-quartile demographic expansion relative to other assessed statistical zones, with forecasts anticipating a rise of 999 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 33.5% over the 16 years.
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Over the past five years, planning authorities have granted just 2 residential building approvals within the area. Such figures reflect a fully developed, established community with scarce vacant land for residential development. Consequently, restricted additions to local housing stock tend to reinforce property values, directing purchaser demand toward established homes. Residential building output in the area tracks notably lower than the wider Greater Sydney benchmark. This restrained level of construction generally underpins property values and buyer interest across existing dwellings, notwithstanding recent upticks in planning applications. Output similarly lags behind the national average, reflecting tight urban constraints and the mature character of the built environment.
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Development applications around Darlington (Sydney - NSW)
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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 Darlington (Sydney - NSW). A further 146 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $90 billion. 41 are already under construction and 42 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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Regional development and performance are fundamentally shaped by capital works and strategic planning initiatives. A total of 11 significant infrastructure projects have been identified locally by AreaSearch as having a probable influence on the precinct. Prominent undertakings include the University of Sydney Campus Transformation, University of Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment, and the Ross Street Teaching and Learning Hub, with core developments detailed below.
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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.
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.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA)
The $780 million Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) is a co-funded partnership between the University of Sydney, Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Government. Two new interconnected buildings spanning 36,000 square metres will bridge the University's Camperdown campus and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, housing over 1,200 researchers and clinician scientists. The Isaac Wakil Biomedical Building (university side, ~28,200m2) and Building B at RPAH (~8,000m2) will provide PC2/PC3 wet labs, GMP cleanrooms, a biobank, high-performance computing suites, a start-up hub, and clinical trial spaces.Builder is Richard Crookes Constructions; architects are Denton Corker Marshall and HDR. Located within the Tech Central precinct.
Camperdown Modern Private Hospital
Camperdown Modern is a state-of-the-art 10,280 square metre private hospital and health services facility. The 8-storey development includes day surgeries, pathology, radiology, and consulting suites, serving as a gateway site for the Camperdown-Ultimo Health and Education Precinct. The project features a 6-star Green Star sustainability rating and public domain improvements including a new plaza on Mathieson Street.
Erskineville Village
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct by Coronation Property. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent and Build-to-Sell stages, alongside public green spaces including the McPherson Park and Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard. Key delivery partners include Evolve Housing managing the affordable housing component.
Central Place Sydney
Central Place Sydney is a $3 billion commercial and urban regeneration development by Dexus and Frasers Property Australia adjacent to Sydney's Central Station. The project comprises two 35 and 37-storey office towers and an 8-storey connector building, supplying more than 130,000 sqm of sustainable workspace and tech-focused office accommodation. Planning consent has been granted by the City of Sydney and the NSW Government.
Powerhouse Ultimo Revitalisation
A 300 million dollar heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo. The project conserves and restores the original 1899 Ultimo Power Station, the 1902 Turbine Hall and the 1901 Post Office on Harris Street, while retaining the form and scale of the 1988 Wran building. The museum entrance will be reoriented to face The Goods Line, and a new 2,000 square metre landscaped public square will be created at the northern end of The Goods Line.The redevelopment delivers world-class exhibition spaces for applied arts and sciences, a dedicated Powerhouse Academy learning space, and upgraded Harris Street frontage with industry and recreation spaces. Designed by Durbach Block Jaggers with Architectus. Early works contractor DECC commenced site establishment in late 2024, planning approval was granted in March 2025, and main works contractor Richard Crookes Constructions commenced on site in March 2026. The Modification 1 to the State Significant Development Approval was determined on 14 November 2025.
1,935 residents of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 2,025. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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 4,404, about 148% 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 labour market is characterized by high educational attainment, strong representation in the tech sector, a jobless rate of 4.4%, and an estimated 1.9% annual expansion in employment based on aggregated district data. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,935, while unemployment stood 0.3% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, alongside participation levels broadly mirroring the regional benchmark of 68.9%. Census records show 59.1% of workers conducted their roles remotely, though prevailing pandemic measures should be kept in mind. Local workers are predominantly engaged across professional & technical services, education & training, alongside health care & social assistance.
Concentration in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.7 times the wider metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, building trades represent a minor share at 5.2%, trailing the 8.6% seen regionally. Recording 1.6 local positions per working resident at the Census, the precinct serves as a regional employment centre that draws in commuters from surrounding areas. According to aggregated ABS and SALM figures, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 1.9% and the labour force grow by 0.8%, reducing unemployment by 1.0 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded identical 1.9% gains in both employment and overall labour force, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry forecasts provide broader context: nationwide employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral expectations across local workforce proportions suggests employment in the area could rise by 7.2% across five years and 14.5% across ten years, serving as a baseline extrapolation independent of discrete demographic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Darlington (Sydney - NSW) is $2,392 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $780 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,267 a year against an average of $65,974. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $50,267 and a mean of $65,974 within the locality, sitting slightly below national figures and contrasting with Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index rise recorded since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated median and mean earnings to roughly $55,455 and $72,783 by March 2026. At the 2021 Census, local household earnings reached the 87th percentile ($2,392 weekly), whereas individual incomes placed at the 44th percentile. Earnings distribution shows 30.7% of residents (915 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 30.9%, while an affluent cohort of 41.4% earns over $3,000 weekly.
Even with accommodation absorbing 23.0% of earnings, disposable income ranks at the 77th percentile, contributing to a SEIFA income placement in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Darlington (Sydney - NSW) had 820 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 19% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 61% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that standalone houses represent only 3.8% of the local dwelling stock, with attached homes, units, and other formats comprising 96.2%, in stark contrast to Greater Sydney where separate houses account for 55.9% and attached dwellings 44.1%. Outright homeownership stands at 18.2%, lagging the metropolitan standard, with mortgaged properties at 21.2% and rented homes making up 60.5%. Median home loan payments are elevated at $3,200 monthly, compared to the regional median of $2,427 and the nationwide figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent is likewise higher at $650, surpassing the metropolitan benchmark of $470 as well as the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darlington (Sydney - NSW) counted 820 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 942 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 46.8% of local residences, comprising couples without children (28.8%), couples with children (11.3%), and single parent families (5.3%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 53.2%, consisting of lone person households (29.3%) and shared group arrangements (23.6%). The average household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.5% of adults in Darlington (Sydney - NSW) hold a university qualification, including 37.9% with a bachelor degree and 16.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 6.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 146 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,048 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 qualification levels in the neighbourhood significantly exceed broader geographic standards, with 57.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are held by 37.9% of the adult cohort, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and technical credentials account for 12.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (6.6%) and advanced diplomas (6.2%). A substantial proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 48.6% currently pursuing formal courses. This cohort is heavily weighted toward higher education, with 39.6% in tertiary study, while 2.4% attend primary school and 2.0% are in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Darlington (Sydney - NSW) reaches 8 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 framework encompasses 8 operational stops facilitating bus connections across the area. These nodes are serviced by 14 routes that together generate 4,540 weekly passenger trips, ensuring solid accessibility with average distances to the nearest stop measuring 226 meters. Commuter traffic is predominantly outbound, led by private vehicle travel at 35%, rail at 24%, and walking at 22%. Private car ownership sits beneath the metropolitan average at 0.5 vehicles per household, while Census figures show 59.1% working remotely, reflecting conditions during the 2021 Census. Transit services maintain an average throughput of 648 daily trips across the local network, translating to roughly 567 departures per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.9% of residents in Darlington (Sydney - NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 1.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.0% 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 assessments indicate favourable wellbeing across the community, evidenced by low chronic illness prevalence across all age cohorts and favourable mortality metrics. Private health insurance uptake reaches approximately 53% of residents (~1,581 people), edging out the typical SA2 average while remaining below the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Among reported chronic health conditions, mental health issues and asthma were the most prevalent, diagnosed in 11.8 and 7.7% of residents, while 75.9% reported no long-term ailments whatsoever, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. The working-age populace displays strong health profiles with minimal chronic disease.
Older residents aged 65 and over constitute 5.5% of the community (164 people), well under the metropolitan proportion of 15.5%, and demonstrate outstanding comparative health outcomes against national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.8% of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) residents were born overseas and 32.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.4%) and Australian (17.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established locally, with 43.8% of residents born abroad and 32.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation at 19.8% of the populace. Notably, Judaism demonstrates clear overrepresentation, accounting for 1.2% of locals compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. The primary reported ancestral backgrounds among residents are English (20.4%), Australian (17.2%), and Chinese (13.7%), with the latter substantially exceeding the regional level of 8.4%. Further distinct demographic patterns appear in smaller cohorts: French heritage accounts for 1.0% locally (versus 0.5% regionally), New Zealand stands at 1.0% (versus 0.5%), and Russian makes up 0.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) is 24, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 3 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 73.0% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) is heavily concentrated among young, childless adults. By August 2026, estimates position 47.3% of the community within the 0 - 24 age bracket, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while the 45 - 64 cohort comprises 10.2% locally versus 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 24 as at August 2026, shifting downward from 27 at the 2021 Census, and sitting well below both the regional median of 37 and national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
The most noticeable shift since the Census has been among residents aged 0 - 24, increasing from 39.4% to an estimated 47.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical influx is expected among the 0 - 24 cohort, rising by 378 residents (27%) to 1,789, while the fastest proportional expansion will occur among those aged 45 - 64, rising 92% to 584.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darlington (Sydney - NSW)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year 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 Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,597 at the 2021 Census → 2,983 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 (SAL11215). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.