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The median house price in Dee Why is $2.74m, with units at $1.09m. House values have moved 1.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Dee Why has an estimated 25,361 residents, up from 23,354 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,007 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 345 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 8,234 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 evaluations combining post-Census validated address counts with broader ABS population figures, the suburb of Dee Why is estimated to have a population of approximately 25,361 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,007 people (8.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 23,354 people. The calculation builds upon an estimated resident total of 25,146 identified in AreaSearch's review of the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 345 validated new addresses logged after the Census date. With 8,234 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% nationwide for population density on AreaSearch benchmarks, reflecting intense competition for land.
The suburb of Dee Why outpaced both its broader SA3 area (3.7%) and the wider SA4 region with its 8.6% growth rate since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a local growth standout. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 68.0% of total demographic additions over recent periods. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 geographies, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 data (using a 2021 base year) where coverage gaps exist. In addition, localized age-bracket growth trajectories from these sources are incorporated across all territories from 2032 to 2041. In light of anticipated structural demographic movements, the suburb of Dee Why is tracked for above-median expansion among AreaSearch statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 estimates indicating a gain of 3,174 persons by 2041, corresponding to a cumulative 11.7% increase throughout the 16-year timeframe.
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392 new dwellings have been approved in Dee Why over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 21% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, well below 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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An evaluation of ABS residential approval statistics by AreaSearch shows that annual residential building approvals in Dee Why have run at an average of roughly 78 dwellings, amounting to around 392 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, records capture 25 approvals. Across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), an influx of approximately 4.4 new residents per year occurred for every completed home, pointing to substantial demand pressure over incoming stock that typically fuels upward pricing momentum and buyer competition. Furthermore, the mean projected building value for incoming homes stands at $1,191,000, signaling a strong focus by developers on upmarket residential delivery.
Concurrently, non-residential activity remains subdued, with commercial building approvals registering only $449,000 across the current financial year. Per capita building approval volume in Dee Why aligns closely with the Greater Sydney benchmark, reinforcing broad market equilibrium with surrounding metro trends despite a decelerating pace of recent construction. This construction intensity remains below nationwide norms, highlighting the mature urban fabric and the presence of planning restrictions. Attached residences make up 79.0% of newly approved dwellings, while detached houses represent 21.0%. This leaning toward higher-density dwelling options creates accessible price points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers alike. Indicating an established and built-out location, Dee Why records roughly 1512 people per dwelling approval. Over the period leading up to 2041, demographic projections anticipate an addition of 2,959 residents to Dee Why (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). While ongoing construction activity tracks reasonably well alongside expected population gains, expanding demand may intensify competition among prospective property buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dee Why, worth an estimated $849 million. A further 32 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.43 billion. 15 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Strategic planning, regional development initiatives, and capital works exert a profound bearing on community dynamics. AreaSearch has identified a total of 14 significant projects with potential local influence. Leading developments among these include Havana Dee Why, 154-158 Pacific Parade Mixed Use Development, Casa Delmar, and the Northern Beaches Coast Walk, with principal initiatives outlined below.
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Casa Delmar
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on the Pittwater Road corner), designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Alanna Smit. Includes 43 affordable housing units, rooftop BBQ and communal areas, and a private gym and wellness facility. Located at the gateway to Dee Why town centre adjacent to Stony Range Botanical Garden. One of the first projects approved under the NSW Housing SEPP fast-track pathway.Practical completion anticipated Q3 2026.
154-158 Pacific Parade Mixed Use Development
Four-storey mixed-use development featuring 9 luxury apartments (5 three-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom, 2 one-bedroom) on upper three levels with ground floor commercial space for cafes and restaurants. Includes 3 affordable housing units and two basement levels with 14 resident and 2 visitor parking spaces. Located 100 meters from Dee Why Beach on triangular site currently occupied by Beach Burrito Co and JB & Sons.
Havana Dee Why
A brand-new 7-storey mixed-use development comprising 78 apartments and 12 retail shops, positioned as Dee Why's crowning jewel. Located 800m from Dee Why Beach and next to the newly completed Lighthouse shopping and dining precinct, offering premium coastal living with activated retail at ground level.
Lighthouse Precinct Dee Why
An award-winning $300 million mixed-use landmark by Meriton Group, serving as the new heart of the Dee Why Town Centre. The development features 351 luxury apartments across four buildings, including two 17-storey towers that are the tallest on the Northern Beaches. It incorporates 16,000sqm of retail and commercial space anchored by a full-line Woolworths, a 3,000sqm open-air piazza, childcare facilities, and resort-style amenities including an indoor pool and gym.
Dommar Dee Why
Boutique collection of 16 prestigious residences featuring 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, garden residences, sub-penthouse, and penthouse with refined beachside living. Free flowing layouts, seamless outdoor connection, state of the art technology, luxurious European inspired interiors with Gaggenau appliances. Architecture by PBD Architects, interiors by Made By Alas. Located just 300m from Dee Why Rockpool and golden beachfront.
Montecito Collaroy
Exclusive collection of 6 grand luxury residences at Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, developed by Cornerstone with architecture and interiors by BKH. Inspired by early 20th-century California bungalow and Spanish Mission styles, comprising two ground-floor apartments with private gardens and four expansive penthouses. Strata areas range from 380m2 to 448m2 with north-facing living areas, wrap-around terraces, basement parking, and high-end European finishes throughout. Construction commenced March 2025.
Hamptons by Rose
Luxury coastal apartment development featuring 126 apartments across 3 buildings (4 storeys each) - East Hampton, Hampton Bay and Seacliff. Heritage Pacific Lodge (1892) centerpiece converted to wellness spa. 5,500 sqm landscaped gardens with mature angophoras, tallowwoods, banksias and Norfolk pines. Developer: Rose Group - over 40 years creating master-planned communities, led by Stuart and Bryan Rose.
The Alba
A collection of eight super premium, three-bedroom single-level residences designed exclusively for over-60s, featuring lush landscaping, luxe features, private patios with outdoor kitchens, and basement parking with a central lift. Each residence includes a Tesla battery, EV charging, and 5 kW of solar.
15,768 residents of Dee Why are employed, from a labour force of 16,663. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 76.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,937, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch indicate that Dee Why maintains a well-credentialed resident labour force, distinguished by substantial white-collar professional employment, steady overall conditions across the prior year, and a jobless rate of 5.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 15,768, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.2% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. At 76.9%, labour force participation substantially outperforms the Greater Sydney figure of 68.9%. In addition, Census records show that 36.9% of workers operated from home, a metric that may incorporate the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident workers are primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical sectors. The suburb demonstrates a marked specialization in accommodation & food services, employing 1.4 times the proportion observed across the broader region. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing shows a smaller footprint, capturing 3.4% of resident workers against the 5.3% regional benchmark. Comparison of resident employee totals against local Census workplace figures confirms that this predominantly residential precinct offers comparatively few internal workplace opportunities. Based on AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM metrics from surrounding statistical areas, the preceding 12-month period saw the local workforce base expand by 1.4% alongside a 0.1% employment decline, elevating the unemployment rate by 1.5 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney registered 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% increase in the labour pool, and a modest reduction in joblessness. Further insight into prospective employment conditions in Dee Why is provided by Mar-26 industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. Projecting these five- and ten-year national estimates across the suburb's industry profile offers an indicative roadmap of local labor demand. While overall nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, underlying sectoral growth varies substantially. Aligning these industry trends with Dee Why's employment base suggests potential local job expansion of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted calculation for contextual illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Dee Why is $2,106 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,065 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,931 a year against an average of $88,771. The average runs 51% 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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, median and average taxpayer earnings in Dee Why reached $58,931 and $88,771 respectively. These figures reflect an affluent profile on a national scale, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $65,013 for median earnings and $97,932 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels in the 2021 Census, Dee Why ranks between the 72nd and 84th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows a primary concentration of 37.6% of residents (9,535 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, echoing wider patterns where 30.9% sit in this tier. Accommodation outlays absorb 20.7% of income; nevertheless, robust earning capacity keeps disposable income at the 65th percentile, with the suburb's SEIFA income metric placed within the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dee Why had 9,863 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 15% detached houses and 82% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,457 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census shows that the housing stock in Dee Why comprises 15.3% freestanding houses and 84.7% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Dee Why was 21.5%, trailing the Sydney metro benchmark, while 30.0% of homes were held under a mortgage and 48.5% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage payments reached $2,457 in the suburb, outpacing the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while median weekly rent stood at $550 against $470 across Sydney metro.
When viewed against national figures, Dee Why's mortgage commitments significantly exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the $375 national level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dee Why counted 9,863 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,711 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the clear majority of local living arrangements at 64.6% of households, consisting of 28.1% couples without children, 25.6% couples with children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.4%, comprising single-person households at 29.5% and group homes at 5.8%. The median household size sits at 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.1% of adults in Dee Why hold a university qualification, including 27.6% with a bachelor degree and 9.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,212 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,083 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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Educational outcomes throughout the precinct are distinguished, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees—surpassing both the NSW mark of 32.2% and the nationwide average of 30.4%, underscoring a strong local academic profile. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 27.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational qualifications are likewise prevalent, with 32.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (18.5%). Study engagement is widespread across the population, with 26.6% of residents actively enrolled in formal study programs.
This cohort includes 6.8% attending primary schools, 5.9% in tertiary institutions, and 5.1% undertaking secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Dee Why reaches 87 stops on 95 routes, timetabled for about 9,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Dee Why encompasses 87 active transit stops serving various bus operations. These interchange points accommodate 95 individual routes that generate 9,498 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 106 meters from their closest transit facility. Reflecting the area's residential role, outbound journeys dominate travel patterns: private vehicles account for 69% of trips, buses carry 17%, and 7% are made on foot. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional benchmark, while 36.9% of workers operated from home according to 2021 Census findings (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Across the entire network, service volume averages 1,356 trips per day, translating to roughly 109 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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78.5% of residents in Dee Why report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality indicators highlight exceptional community health outcomes in Dee Why, characterized by suppressed rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts and private health insurance coverage extending across approximately 62% of the population (15,711 people). By comparison, coverage stands at 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationwide. Asthma (6.1%) and mental health concerns (5.8%) represent the most frequently reported conditions among residents, while 78.5% of the community reported having no chronic medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Sydney benchmark of 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 13.9% of the local population (3,525 people), below the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney.
Health indicators among local older residents are notably positive, tracking consistently with high national benchmarks for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.2% of Dee Why residents were born overseas and 35.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.9%) and Australian (17.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Dee Why, where 46.2% of residents were born overseas and 35.6% speak a primary language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely held faith, accounting for 43.5% of the local population. Buddhism demonstrates the most significant concentration relative to broader norms, comprising 5.0% of local residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental countries of birth reveals the three most prominent ancestry backgrounds in Dee Why to be English (22.9%), Other (18.3%), and Australian (17.0%). Furthermore, specific community groups exhibit elevated representation relative to regional figures, including Serbian heritage at 1.5% (versus 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.1% (versus 0.6%), and French at 0.9% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dee Why is 36. 30.6% 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 age distribution in Dee Why leans toward younger cohorts. Estimates from AreaSearch for August 2026 locate 39.7% of the community within the young to middle adult band (25 - 44), compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas children and youth (0 - 24) comprise 23.4% against a regional share of 30.4%. As of August 2026, the estimated median age of 36 remains equal to the 2021 Census mark, sitting 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. The proportion of older and retired individuals (65+) has risen since the Census from 12.0% to an estimated 13.9%.
Looking forward to 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to drive the bulk of local demographic growth, increasing by 2,055 residents (58%) to reach a total of 5,580.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dee Why
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 345 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,354 at the 2021 Census → 25,361 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 (SAL11229). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.