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The median house price in East Maitland is $835k, with units at $590k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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East Maitland has an estimated 12,227 residents, up from 11,860 at the 2021 Census — a change of 367 people, or 3.1%. 179 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 767 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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Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address validations by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of East Maitland is calculated to be approximately 12,227 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 367 individuals (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,860 individuals. The variation is derived from the resident population of 12,201, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with an additional 179 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population scale translates to a density ratio of 767 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 3.1% growth rate for the suburb of East Maitland since the census puts it within 1.8 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), indicating competitive growth characteristics. Demographic expansion in the area was mostly led by natural growth, which accounted for approximately 57.99999999999999% of total population additions during recent periods. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Age group growth rates from these datasets are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic trends, population growth exceeding the median for locations outside capital cities is anticipated, with the suburb of East Maitland expected to expand by 1,961 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 15.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
157 new dwellings have been approved in East Maitland over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics allocated from statistical area data, East Maitland has recorded roughly 31 residential properties approved annually, amounting to an estimated 157 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 41 approvals have been registered. With an average of 1.7 new residents per year per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear balanced, encouraging stable market conditions, while new properties are built at an average value of $516,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium segment with high-end projects.
Furthermore, $12.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, East Maitland displays significantly lower construction activity (78.0% below the regional average per capita). This shortage of new dwellings generally supports demand and prices for existing homes. This level is also below the national average, pointing to the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Recent construction consists of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, with a rising proportion of townhouses and apartments offering choices across various price points, from family residences to more affordable compact options. This represents a clear shift from historical housing stock patterns (currently 74.0% houses), indicating limited availability of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and housing affordability requirements. The estimated ratio of 369 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights its quiet, low activity development landscape. Looking ahead, East Maitland is anticipated to add 1,935 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current building rates, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting upward price pressure.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside East Maitland, worth an estimated $4.55 billion. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.22 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Few factors shape local performance as much as modifications to infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. In total, 16 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are likely to influence the area. Key developments include the Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project, the East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan, the Stony Pinch Urban Development, and the Wallis Meadows Estate, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.
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East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan
The East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan is a 20-year strategic land use framework adopted by Maitland City Council on 19 May 2026. The plan guides future housing, employment, transport and infrastructure across East Maitland, Metford, Ashtonfield and Green Hills. It supports around 3,000 new homes and more than 6,500 additional residents through future rezoning, higher density housing around key centres and stations, transport improvements and supporting community infrastructure. Council has commenced implementation with detailed rezoning and development controls to follow.
Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project
A purpose-built 64-bed mental health facility on the Maitland Hospital campus. It features a transitional model of care with three inpatient units: low-secure and medium-secure forensic units, and a rehabilitation and recovery unit. Designed by Bates Smart, the facility includes single bedrooms with ensuites, shared therapy spaces, and nature-integrated outdoor areas.
Bloomfield Colliery Continuation Project
Modification 5 to extend open-cut coal mining operations at Bloomfield Colliery, an existing mine 20km northwest of Newcastle in the Hunter Valley, until 31 December 2035. The project will extend mining into the Creek Cut and Workshop Cut areas within Mine Lease 1738, extracting an additional 5.8 million tonnes of run-of-mine thermal coal at a reduced rate of 0.9 million tonnes per annum, with no increase in equipment or infrastructure. Mining at the site has continued since 1937 and the mine currently employs approximately 93 full-time equivalent personnel.The Environmental Impact Statement was exhibited from 22 April to 20 May 2025 and the project requires both NSW state approval and Commonwealth approval under the EPBC Act, as it is a controlled action. The project is currently listed as requiring more information during the assessment stage.
Wallis Meadows Estate
A 37-lot residential land subdivision in East Maitland offering large elevated homesites from 800 to 1,397sqm with views over the Wallis Creek floodplains and Broken Back Ranges. The estate is now largely sold out, with only three lots remaining available (Lots 6, 31 and 32). Multiple builders including Stroud Homes and Montgomery Homes offer house and land packages on the estate, and civil infrastructure including roads, utilities and green space has been completed.
DA/2025/783 - Subdivision & Dual Occupancies, 12 Goldingham Street Tenambit
Subdivision of one lot into two Torrens title lots, construction of dual occupancies (detached) and strata subdivision at 12 Goldingham Street, Tenambit.
New Maitland Hospital
A $470 million state-of-the-art 339-bed hospital featuring emergency care, maternity services, paediatric care, surgical services, chemotherapy chairs, and a rooftop helipad. The seven-storey, 50,000 square metre facility provides 150 additional beds and treatment spaces compared to the previous hospital, serving the growing health needs of the Maitland and Hunter Valley communities. Built on a decommissioned brick quarry site with contemporary design, the hospital includes critical care, mental health services, cardiac catheterisation, palliative care, outpatient clinics and dental services.
Chisholm Plaza
Chisholm Plaza is a $180 million neighbourhood shopping centre currently under construction in the Waterford Estate. The 15,000 sqm development is triple-anchored by Woolworths, Aldi, and Dan Murphys, and will include over 50 specialty stores. The precinct features a 112-place childcare centre, swim school, gym, medical centre, and a dining precinct with a tavern. The project targets a 4-star Green Star rating and will provide 638 car spaces. Construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in March 2025, with completion expected in the last quarter of 2026.
Sophia Waters Estate
Sophia Waters Estate is a master-planned residential community in Chisholm developed by Allam Property Group. Originally planned for around 1,500 lots across multiple stages, a further 600+ lots were acquired in late 2024 bringing the total to approximately 2,100 dwellings. The estate offers a mix of land-only lots and turnkey house-and-land packages on blocks up to 800 square metres, with prices starting from $410,000. Amenities include open spaces, extensive landscaping, and a network of walking and cycling trails.A new $10 million Maitland City Council sportsground on Suncroft Street commenced construction in May 2025 and is expected to complete in late 2026, providing two mixed sports fields, a turf cricket wicket, an amenities building, flood lighting, and over 100 car spaces. Located in the Hunter Valley between Raymond Terrace and Maitland, with easy access to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens.
5,961 residents of East Maitland are employed, from a labour force of 6,170. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 60.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,835, about 89% 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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East Maitland possesses a skilled labor force, with strong representation in essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of only 3.4%, and an estimated 2.1% growth in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 5,961 residents are employed, which is 0.7% below the Regional NSW unemployment rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation matches the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Based on Census replies, a moderate 22.5% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The area exhibits a strong specialization in mining, with an employment share that is 2.0 times the regional rate. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.0% of local workers, which is below the 5.3% recorded across Regional NSW. The area appears to provide limited local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period experienced an employment increase of 2.1% alongside a labor force increase of 1.8%, leading to an unemployment decrease of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment decline by 0.9%, labor force decline by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future demand in East Maitland. These projections, covering five and ten-year timeframes, have been compared against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably across industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to East Maitland's employment distribution suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Maitland is $1,422 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $744 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,931 a year against an average of $63,768. 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 aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data published for financial year 2023, the suburb of East Maitland had a median taxpayer income of $51,931 and an average income of $63,768. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $57,290 (median) and $70,349 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in East Maitland, placing between the 30th and 37th percentiles.
The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, containing 29.5% of residents (3,606 people), mirroring patterns in the broader area where 29.9% are in this range. Housing affordability pressures are intense, with only 82.3% of income remaining, ranking in the 28th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Maitland had 4,895 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 8% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. 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 structures in East Maitland, as measured at the latest Census, consisted of 74.5% houses and 25.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative accommodation types), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in East Maitland trailed Regional NSW at 30.6%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (31.6%) or rented (37.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area matched the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $330, matching Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. On a national level, East Maitland's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are significantly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Maitland counted 4,895 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 33% 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 households are the main household type at 64.2%, comprising 24.9% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.8%, with lone person households at 33.3% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.1% of adults in East Maitland hold a university qualification, including 14.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,167 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 997 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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The locality faces educational hurdles, with university qualification rates (20.1%) falling considerably below the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents a difficulty as well as a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (29.3%). Educational enrollment is notably high, with 27.9% of residents currently participating in formal education. This comprises 9.2% in primary school, 7.6% in secondary school, and 4.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in East Maitland reaches 176 stops on 152 routes, timetabled for about 6,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 data shows 176 active transit stops in East Maitland, consisting of both trains and buses. These stops are served by 152 distinct routes, which combine to offer 5,960 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents generally situated 137 meters from the nearest transit stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, most residents travel outwards for work, with cars remaining the main transport method at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per home, which is below the regional average. Some 22.5% of residents work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 settings).
Service frequency averages 851 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the geographical center of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.4% of residents in East Maitland report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health statistics show substantial difficulties facing East Maitland, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease prevalence, with common health conditions notable in both younger and older cohorts, while the rate of private health coverage slightly exceeds that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~6,377 people). The most common medical diagnoses in the area were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 12.3 and 10.3% of residents respectively, while 60.4% reported having no medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces clear health difficulties with elevated chronic condition rates.
The area has 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,604 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes for seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Maitland is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (30.7%). 4.5% 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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East Maitland ranks below average in cultural diversity, with 91.3% of the population holding citizenship, 90.3% born in Australia, and 94.7% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion in East Maitland is Christianity, representing 56.6% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the three largest groups in East Maitland are English at 32.0% of the population, Australian at 30.7%, and Irish at 9.0%. Additionally, there are clear differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.7% of East Maitland (compared to 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.5% (compared to 4.6%), and Samoan at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Maitland is 40. 25.9% 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 median age of 40 in East Maitland is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43, yet slightly above the national median of 38. Relative to the Regional NSW average, the 25 - 34 age group is noticeably over-represented (14.1% locally), whereas the 65 - 74 age group is under-represented (10.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 13.1% to 14.1% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 11.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes for East Maitland, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 510 people (30%) from 1,724 to 2,235, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Maitland
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 2026 this month all 2 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 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 — 179 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,860 at the 2021 Census → 12,227 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 (SAL11363). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.