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The median house price in Darlington (Sydney - NSW) is $2.00m, with units at $1.07m. House values have moved 1.5% 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 census updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) has an estimated residency of 2,983 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 386 residents (14.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,597 individuals. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 2,983, projected by AreaSearch after assessing the latest ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) along with a single validated new address following the Census date.
This population level corresponds to a density of 7,850 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the highest 10% of all areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land. The 14.9% expansion of the suburb of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. Expansion in the area was mostly fueled by arrivals from abroad, which comprised roughly 94.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia estimations for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. Growth metrics by age brackets from these data sets are applied across all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these shifting demographics, the suburb of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) is expected to experience a large increase in residents placing it in the top quartile of Australian regions, with a projected expansion of 1,007 individuals to 2041 based on consolidated SA2 data, indicating a total growth rate of 33.8% over the 16 years.
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Property activity in Darlington has been very quiet, with a mere two approvals granted over a five-year period. This points to a fully developed, established locality where vacant land for new construction projects is scarce. For prospective purchasers, this lack of fresh housing inventory generally sustains local property valuations, indicating that purchasing competition will mostly center around established homes. Compared against Greater Sydney, Darlington displays a much lower volume of construction projects. This limited supply of fresh residences generally bolsters interest and valuations for pre-existing houses, even though building approvals have shown a recent upward trend.
This pace is likewise under the national average, highlighting the mature character of the suburb and pointing to possible zoning constraints.
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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 $117.7 billion. 45 are already under construction and 41 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, major developments, and urban planning changes play a significant role in shaping the trajectory of a suburb. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 11 initiatives that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the University of Sydney Campus Transformation, the University of Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA), the Royal Prince RPA Hospital Redevelopment, and the Ross Street Teaching and Learning Hub, with the detailed records below highlighting the projects of greatest significance.
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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.
Central Place Sydney
A $3 billion flagship commercial development serving as the centrepiece of Sydney Tech Central. The project comprises approximately 155,000sqm of commercial and retail space across two sustainable office towers (37 and 39 storeys) and a low-rise 8-storey building known as the Connector. Designed by SOM and Fender Katsalidis, the development features AI-powered closed cavity facades, 100% renewable energy operations, and extensive public realm improvements connecting to Central Station.
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 50,000sqm former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent (Nation) and Build-to-Sell (Lillian) stages, including 169 affordable housing units managed by Evolve Housing. Key infrastructure includes the 7,500sqm McPherson Park, the 20m wide Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard, and a 5,000sqm retail and dining precinct featuring a supermarket and cafes.
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.
1,931 residents of Darlington (Sydney - NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 2,018. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 69.5%. 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 4,408, 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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Darlington is characterized by an exceptionally qualified labor force, with a notable concentration of workers in the technology industry, a jobless rate of 4.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.0% over the prior year, according to aggregated local statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,931 local citizens were employed, with the jobless rate tracking 0.2% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation matched the Greater Sydney rate of 69.1%. Census records indicate that a high 59.1% of working locals operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are professional & technical services, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The suburb displays a strong specialization in the professional & technical sector, with its employment share reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, building services are underrepresented, accounting for only 5.2% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Registering 1.6 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality operates as a job center, containing more positions than employed residents and drawing commuting workers from nearby neighborhoods. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from the surrounding region, employment expanded by 2.0% while the labor pool expanded by 0.8% over the 12 months ending March 2026, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point reduction in the jobless rate. This pattern differed from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% rise in the labor pool, and a nominal decrease in joblessness. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on future demand trends in Darlington. These estimates, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against local employment distributions to project growth patterns. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected changes vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure indicates that local jobs should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not integrate localized population forecasts).
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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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 tax year, Darlington residents recorded a median taxpayer income of $50,267 and an average of $65,974. This tracks slightly below the countrywide figures, contrasting with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the 2023 tax year, current calculations place these figures at roughly $55,455 (median) and $72,783 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household earnings are exceptionally strong, ranking in the 87th percentile ($2,392 per week), though individual incomes rank lower in the 44th percentile.
Income distribution statistics show that the largest cohort comprises 30.7% of residents (915 individuals) within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, mirroring the broader region where 30.9% of people fall in this category. The suburb demonstrates significant wealth, with 41.4% of households earning above $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end commercial and service operations. Elevated housing expenses absorb 23.0% of earnings, yet strong wages preserve disposable income at the 77th percentile, and the local SEIFA income metric ranks 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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The local housing profile at the time of the latest Census consisted of 3.8% detached houses and 96.2% alternative housing types (including townhouses, units, and other structures), compared to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% detached homes and 44.1% alternative dwellings. The level of home ownership in Darlington lagged behind the broader Sydney metropolitan area at 18.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (21.2%) or tenants (60.5%). The median monthly home loan payment in the suburb was significantly higher than the metropolitan Sydney average at $3,200, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $650, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Darlington are substantially higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also well above the countrywide figure 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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Famiies constitute 46.8% of local households, consisting of 11.3% couples raising children, 28.8% couples without children, and 5.3% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 53.2%, consisting of lone-person households at 29.3% and group households at 23.6%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Sydney average 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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Academic credentials in Darlington track well ahead of regional averages, with 57.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% throughout NSW. This high concentration of degrees positions the suburb well for employment in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 37.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational qualifications account for 12.8% of the credentials held by residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (6.2%) and certificates (6.6%). Enrolment rates in education are remarkably high, with 48.6% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 39.6% in higher education, 2.4% in primary school, and 2.0% undertaking secondary school studies.
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Public transport in Darlington (Sydney - NSW) reaches 8 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 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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Analysis of transit options indicates eight active transit stops within Darlington, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 14 separate routes, which combine to support 4,630 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is classified as good, with homes situated an average of 226 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, the majority of working residents travel out of the area to work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 35%, followed by trains at 24% and walking at 22%. Car ownership stands at 0.5 per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 59.1%, worked from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Transit services average 661 runs per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 578 runs per week at each individual stop.
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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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An evaluation of health indicators demonstrates positive outcomes throughout Darlington, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, showing very low rates of common health conditions across all age cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the population (~1,581 individuals). This compares to 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.8% and 7.7% of the population, respectively, while 75.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, displaying low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 5.3% of the population (158 individuals), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national indicators for this demographic ranking higher than those of the general population.
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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Darlington registers elevated levels of cultural diversity, with 32.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 43.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 19.8% of the local population. However, the most distinct deviation from regional patterns is in Judaism, which accounts for 1.2% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Darlington are English at 20.4%, Australian at 17.2%, and Chinese at 13.7%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Other notable differences in ethnic representation include French ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%).
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. 72.2% 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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With a median age of 24 years, Darlington is significantly younger than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Darlington has a larger concentration of residents aged 15 - 24 (42.9%) but a smaller proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (1.4%). The 15 - 24 cohort is also substantially larger than the national average of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, younger residents have driven the median age down by 3.1 years to 24. Notably, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 34.3% to 42.9% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort shrank from 10.9% to 8.8% and the 45 to 54 group declined from 7.9% to 6.0%.
By 2041, Darlington is projected to undergo further demographic changes, led by the 15 to 24 age bracket, which is expected to grow by 27% (350 individuals) to reach 1,630 from 1,279.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darlington (Sydney - NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 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. | ||
| 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (SAL11215). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.