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The median house price in East Lismore is $651k, with units at $352k. House values have moved 2.1% a year compounded over five years.
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East Lismore has an estimated 4,519 residents, down from 4,980 at the 2021 Census — a change of 461 people, or 9.3%. The population has thinned by an average 2.1% a year over five years, slower than 100% of areas nationally. That puts 691 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 population statistics alongside verified new residential addresses added since the Census, the suburb of East Lismore accommodates an estimated 4,519 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared against the 4,980 individuals counted in the 2021 Census, this denotes a contraction of 461 people (9.3%). This net adjustment stems from an AreaSearch resident figure of 4,500 established after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 40 validated new addresses identified following the Census benchmark. Consequently, population density stands at 691 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with the broader benchmark averages recorded across AreaSearch locations.
International migration served as the primary growth contributor locally, accounting for roughly 87.0% of all recent inbound gains. In assessing demographic projections, AreaSearch incorporates the ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as its baseline, relying on the NSW State Government's 2022 release (2021 baseline) for any geographies not covered. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are subsequently applied across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Forward-looking projections under this framework outline an overall demographic contraction for the suburb of East Lismore, reducing local headcount by 450 persons by 2041. In contrast to this aggregate decline, select brackets will experience expansion, most notably among individuals aged 85 and over, who are expected to gain 24 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in East Lismore over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Evaluating building consent records mapped from broader ABS geographic regions, AreaSearch estimates that residential construction approvals in East Lismore average approximately 6 dwellings annually, totaling 31 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 through FY-25) and 22 approved to date throughout FY-25. With local population having trended downwards over recent years, this steady pipeline has supported balance with underlying demand while providing adequate purchasing options. Approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $542,000, which sits above typical regional benchmarks to indicate an emphasis on premium builds. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $2.4 million across the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
Relative to Rest of NSW, per-capita residential approvals in East Lismore run at roughly three-quarters the regional pace, situating the locality within the 57th percentile nationwide despite a recent uptick in planning volume. Falling beneath the broader Australian average as well, this throughput illustrates an established urban footprint shaped by potential planning constraints. Approvals across the dwelling pipeline comprise 22.0% detached houses alongside 78.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density building introduces attainable price points tailored to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It also marks a structural divergence from the existing housing stock (which stands at 79.0% houses), reflecting land availability constraints, shifting household requirements, and the necessity for attainable housing diversity. Overall approval ratios calculate to roughly 245 people per dwelling approval, representative of a low density market environment. Given that forward demographic estimates point toward flat or declining resident numbers, downward pressure on housing demand in East Lismore is expected to ease, offering favorable conditions for prospective property buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around East Lismore
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside East Lismore, worth an estimated $330 million. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.45 billion. 12 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management 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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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and infrastructure upgrades exert a defining influence on neighborhood development. Across the area, AreaSearch has flagged 17 active projects positioned to shape future outcomes. Prominent undertakings among these encompass the Lismore Flood Recovery and Resilience Program, Wade Park Masterplan, Eastwood Estate Precinct 2 Subdivision, and East Lismore Build-to-Rent Apartments, with the surrounding inventory detailing the most influential works.
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Wade Park Masterplan
Council-approved masterplan to progressively transform the 5.5-hectare Wade Park into a flood-resilient, inclusive recreation destination. Stage 1, comprising a new accessible amenities building, was completed and officially opened in August 2025. Remaining elements including the inclusive play space, sports courts, dog park, pathways, BBQ facilities and parking upgrades will be delivered progressively as grant funding is secured.
East Lismore Build-to-Rent Apartments
The project delivers around 50 build-to-rent apartments across mid-rise buildings, including at least 20 percent affordable rental housing for very low to moderate income households[cite: 1]. Developed by Landcom with builder FKG Group appointed for construction, the site provides long-term rental security in proximity to Southern Cross University and local amenities[cite: 1]. Site preparation and construction works commenced following contractor selection[cite: 1].
East Lismore Golf Course Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of approximately 33 hectares of the East Lismore Golf Course into a mixed-use commercial and residential precinct as part of Lismore's post-flood recovery strategy. Following community consultation, Lismore City Council resolved in late 2024 to take no further action on the design or feasibility work for commercial or residential use at this site.
Airforce Road Residential Apartment Development
Proposed residential apartment development comprising 22 units across 2 floors with 44 car spaces. The development aims to provide additional housing options in East Lismore, a suburb recovering from the 2022 flood impacts. The site is designed to include modern residential facilities with adequate parking and amenities for future residents.
Lismore Flood Recovery and Resilience Program
A comprehensive multi-year program rebuilding and strengthening Lismore's infrastructure following the catastrophic February-March 2022 floods. Delivered by Lismore City Council's Flood Restoration Portfolio in partnership with the NSW Reconstruction Authority and funded through the federal Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program, the program covers roads, bridges, landslips, public buildings, water systems, and flood mitigation infrastructure.
Eastwood Estate Precinct 2 Subdivision
A masterplanned residential subdivision developed by McCloy Group comprising 176 lots across Precinct 2 of the Eastwood Estate in Goonellabah. Approved by Lismore City Council following a redesign from 203 lots, the project delivers flood-free masterplanned housing supply with associated civil works, infrastructure, and open reserves.
East Lismore Medium Density Precincts
Strategic planning initiative identifying approximately 18 hectares of flood-free land in East Lismore, near St Vincent's Private Hospital and the Wyrallah Road shopping precinct, for future medium-density residential development. Arising from the Lismore Growth and Realignment Strategy adopted December 2022 in response to the catastrophic 2022 floods, the precinct aims to facilitate relocation of residents from high-risk flood areas, improve housing affordability and diversity, and support long-term post-disaster recovery. Climate-responsive design guidelines and updated LEP density controls are proposed.Separately, Lismore City Council and the NSW Reconstruction Authority are undertaking precinct planning for buyback land across East Lismore (and three other precincts), with non-residential community uses intended for that land; community engagement for the buyback precinct work commences mid-2026.
Mount Pleasant Estate Resilient Lands Program
NSW Reconstruction Authority masterplanned subdivision in Goonellabah delivering flood-resilient housing under the Resilient Lands Program. The finalised masterplan comprises 18 land lots (559 to 1300 sqm), 6 one and two bedroom community title units, and 4 relocated and renovated character homes, totalling 28 housing options. Four buyback homes were relocated to the site during 2024 and renovated during 2025. The sales process for lots and relocated homes officially launched in June 2026, with flood-affected buyback participants given first access.Community title units remain in design and development and are expected to complete mid to late 2027.
2,254 residents of East Lismore are employed, from a labour force of 2,390. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 64.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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East Lismore maintains a qualified local workforce featuring substantial engagement in public and community services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.7% and a 3.7% year-on-year rise in employment based on aggregated district data compiled by AreaSearch. In total, 2,254 residents were actively employed as of March 2026. The local jobless level sits 1.6% above the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, whereas labor force participation aligns relatively closely with broader benchmarks at 64.5% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census figures indicate that a modest 12.5% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome that must be evaluated alongside the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training constitute the primary industries employing the local population. Healthcare and social assistance in particular demonstrates a dense clustering, engaging workers at 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, building and construction occupies only 6.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the Regional NSW level of 9.7%. Because the community is overwhelmingly residential, resident-to-workplace ratios captured in the Census confirm that local employment opportunities within the boundary remain constrained. Analyzing combined SALM and ABS statistical datasets across regional boundaries, the past 12-month span experienced a 3.7% expansion in total employment matched by a 4.5% uptick in the aggregate workforce, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employed persons, a 0.4% decline in workforce participants, and a 0.5 percentage points increase in joblessness. Broader industry hiring patterns can be evaluated via Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. Projected across five- and ten-year horizons against the local industry baseline, these figures outline forward employment potential. Nationally, aggregate jobs are projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge considerably. Applying these industry growth distributions across the employment profile of East Lismore projects local employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (representing a direct baseline weighting that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Lismore is $1,236 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $670 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,946 a year against an average of $56,251. 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 ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, resident earnings in the suburb of East Lismore sit below national standards, registering a median income of $43,946 and an average of $56,251. These levels track beneath benchmarks across Regional NSW, where median and average incomes reach $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Incorporating subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, adjusted estimates stand at roughly $48,481 for the median and $62,056 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual income tiers consistently placed within the 15th to 22nd percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket is the most prevalent, encompassing 30.2% of residents (1,364 people) and mirroring the 29.9% observed regionally. Substantial housing affordability stress is apparent, leaving residents with 82.6% of income after shelter costs, placing the area at the 15th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Lismore had 1,953 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 6% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,430 a month. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling distribution across East Lismore at the most recent Census consisted of 79.0% separate houses alongside 21.0% medium and high-density formats (incorporating semi-detached residences, units, and other property types), contrasted with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership in East Lismore accounted for 32.3% of tenures, lagging the regional standard, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (28.8%) or rented (38.9%). Typical monthly home loan repayments settled at $1,430, visibly lower than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while weekly rental payments averaged $310 against $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing costs are markedly below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs similarly trailing the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Lismore counted 1,953 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the primary domestic arrangement, representing 60.1% of all households and consisting of couples without children (21.8%), couples with children (20.9%), and single parent families (16.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 39.9%, comprising single-person residences at 34.5% and group living environments at 5.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.6% of adults in East Lismore hold a university qualification, including 16.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,045 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 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 rates in East Lismore sit lower than state benchmarks, with 23.6% of individuals aged 15+ holding higher education degrees compared against 32.2% across NSW, underscoring opportunities to lift overall qualification profiles. Bachelor degree holders represent 16.3% of the demographic, followed by postgraduate award recipients at 4.7% and graduate diploma holders at 2.6%. Technical and vocational credentials represent a core strength, encompassing 37.7% of the population aged 15+ through advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificate qualifications (28.5%). Classroom and institutional engagement is substantial, with 32.4% of the population currently undertaking formal study.
This cohort includes 9.7% enrolled across primary schools, 7.9% attending secondary institutions, and 7.4% engaged in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in East Lismore reaches 123 stops on 70 routes, timetabled for about 940 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks in East Lismore include 123 operational stops offering bus connections throughout the area. These stops connect to 70 separate transit routes, generating a combined total of 939 passenger trips each week. Transit proximity is high, with typical walking distances to the closest stop measuring 98 meters. Reflecting the area's residential profile, travel is largely outbound, with personal motor vehicles representing 92% of commuting journeys alongside 5% completed on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 1.2 per home, tracking below the regional standard. In addition, 12.5% of working residents carried out their roles from home (as recorded in the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences).
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 134 trips per day across all active routes, translating to roughly 7 weekly trips for each designated boarding point. A spatial summary of the 100 closest transit locations relative to the geographic center is provided in the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.3% of residents in East Lismore report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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 statistics point to meaningful health hurdles within East Lismore, marked by notable rates of common medical ailments spanning both youth and older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage remains constrained, held by roughly 49% of the overall population (~2,224 people). This coverage level compares to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW and a broader national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health conditions recorded locally, impacting 9.3% and 11.8 of residents respectively, whereas 61.3% reported having no diagnosed long-term health ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience clear health pressures linked to chronic illness. Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 21.3% of the community (962 people), sitting lower than the 23.3% benchmark in Regional NSW. Health measures for local seniors show noticeable challenges, with broad rankings tracking near general population distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Lismore is largely Australian-born, at 89.8% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (28.7%). 5.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place East Lismore below Australian averages, with 89.1% of residents possessing citizenship, 89.8% born within Australia, and 93.9% utilizing exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity stands as the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 49.4% of the local population. Judaism exhibits the most distinct local divergence, representing 0.2% of residents against 0.1% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral heritage, the three most widespread backgrounds reported in East Lismore are English (29.5%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (10.8%). Notable variations also appear across other demographic groups: Australian Aboriginal heritage accounts for 5.1% of the community (compared to 4.6% across the region), Scottish represents 8.9% (vs 8.0%), and French constitutes 0.5% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Lismore is 39. 27.4% 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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Age structures across East Lismore align closely with regional patterns, with the maximum variation across the four primary age classifications sitting at 2.3 percentage points relative to Regional NSW. The estimated median age stands at 39, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred across the mature and early retirement brackets (45 - 64), which contracted from 24.6% to an estimated 22.9% of the population. Looking forward, no broad age band is projected to register meaningful expansion by 2041, with numbers among children and young adults as well as middle aged and young retiree cohorts expected to shrink over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Lismore
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,980 at the 2021 Census → 4,519 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 (SAL11361). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.