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The median house price in Eastgardens is $2.65m, with units at $1.10m. House values have moved 5.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Eastgardens has an estimated 6,698 residents, up from 4,086 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,612 people, or 63.9%. Growth has averaged 14.9% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 583 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 12,881 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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Based on reviews of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Eastgardens has a population estimated at approximately 6,698 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 2,612 people (63.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,086 people. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 6,697, estimated by AreaSearch analyzing the latest ERP release from the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 583 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 12,880 persons per square kilometer, placing the location within the top 10% of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch, showing that local land is a highly sought-after resource.
The 63.9% expansion rate of the suburb of Eastgardens since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) as well as the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population growth in the area was mostly propelled by overseas migration, which made up approximately 65.0% of total gains in recent times, though all indicators including natural increase and interstate relocation remained positive. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government are utilized, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates segmented by age bracket from these files are also applied to all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends for the suburb of Eastgardens, population growth is anticipated to sit slightly below the national median, with the count projected to rise by 281 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 4.2% over the 16 years.
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1,757 new dwellings have been approved in Eastgardens over the past five years, an average of 351 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 52 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 354 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area records, Eastgardens has averaged approximately 351 residential approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 1,757 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 14 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.9 new residents per year for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand and supply appear closely matched, yielding stable market environments, though recent numbers indicate this has moderated to 1.3 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to a more balanced supply-demand dynamic.
Newly built homes carry an average value of $588,000, showing that developers are targeting the premium tier with upscale designs. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $10.6 million this financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eastgardens records 736.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers a broader selection. This development volume sits substantially above the national average, showing strong developer interest. New builds consist of 2.0% detached homes and 98.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density projects provides more affordable pathways to buy and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With roughly 12 people for every approved dwelling, Eastgardens exhibits the typical features of a growth corridor. Looking forward, Eastgardens is projected to expand by 280 residents up to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Supported by current building activity, housing supply is expected to sufficiently satisfy demand, maintaining positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Eastgardens. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.8 billion. 16 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Few factors shape local performance as significantly as updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning changes. In total, 3 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Heffron Park Central Amenities Upgrade, Meriton Pagewood Green, the Westfield Eastgardens Redevelopment, and the Bayside Council Local Community & Infrastructure Projects, with the subsequent list detailing the projects of highest relevance.
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Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension
A long-term strategic extension of the Sydney Metro network envisioned as a continuation of Metro West eastward from Hunter Street. Identified in the South East Sydney Transport Strategy to 2056, the corridor proposes new underground stations at Zetland (Green Square), Randwick, Maroubra Junction, Maroubra, Malabar, and La Perouse, to be delivered by 2041. The project aims to support high-density urban renewal in the Green Square precinct and reduce pressure on existing light rail and bus corridors.As of 2025-2026, no active planning or funding commitment has been made; the corridor remains marked as future metro subject to further investigation on official NSW Government maps. City of Sydney Council has actively lobbied the NSW Government to accelerate at minimum a Zetland station as part of Stage 1 Metro West.
Heffron Park Central Amenities Upgrade
Reconstruction of the Heffron Park Central amenities block adjacent to the netball courts in Maroubra, funded by the NSW Government under the Level Playing Field Program in association with Randwick City Council. The upgrade aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for community sport, providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and girls to train and compete. Features include a large change room, female dedicated bathrooms, a DDA bathroom, 5 unisex bathrooms, a referee bathroom, a sports groups storeroom, a building plant room and a council storeroom.Design finalisation ran from August to October 2025, with construction underway from October 2025 through to mid-2026.
Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Botany Aquatic Centre into a modern community aquatic and recreation facility. The project includes an outdoor 50 m competition pool with grandstand seating, indoor 25 m lap pool, indoor learn-to-swim pool, adventure waterplay, water slides, splash pad, gym, amenities, kiosk, car park upgrades and landscaping. Early works, demolition and ground remediation have been completed. FDC took possession of the site in March 2026 and site establishment has commenced, with construction activity expected to ramp up after final construction certificate and planning coordination.The project remains on track to open for the summer 2027/28 season.
One Global Gallery (formerly Eastlakes Live)
A $1 billion urban renewal project transforming the former Eastlakes Shopping Centre into a modern town centre. Stage 1 (The Grand Residences) is complete, featuring 133 luxury apartments and a retail precinct anchored by ALDI and Woolworths Metro. Stage 2, rebranded as One Global Gallery, is under construction and will deliver a 13,000sqm three-level retail and dining precinct with approximately 400 additional apartments and an 'eat street' dining destination.
181-191 Maroubra Road Development
Mixed-use development comprising 65 apartments over 6-7 levels with 9 commercial tenancies on the ground floor and 3 levels of basement car parking for 136 spaces. The project was approved in December 2018 but remains in pre-construction phase.
Bayside Council Local Community & Infrastructure Projects
An ongoing program by Bayside Council encompassing various local community and infrastructure improvements within the Bayside Council area, which includes Eastgardens. These projects range from redevelopments of aquatic centres and park upgrades to new community and cultural facilities, and road and general infrastructure works.
Meriton Pagewood Green
A multi-stage, master-planned community situated near Westfield Eastgardens, featuring thousands of apartments and luxury townhomes. The extensive development includes a dedicated retail precinct, multiple childcare centres, and over 8,000sqm of parklands with recreational facilities like a basketball court and outdoor gym. Harry Triguboff's $3-billion development includes stages with apartments, communal facilities, and a potential future shopping centre.
Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Homes NSW and Bridge Housing affordable housing redevelopment replacing 33 existing dwellings with 144 new units in 6 apartment buildings (four 3-storey and two 3-4-storey). The development will feature 94 affordable homes and 50 social housing homes, a communal room, basement car parking, and landscaped open space.
3,645 residents of Eastgardens are employed, from a labour force of 3,873. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 67.9%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Eastgardens features a highly educated workforce with a significant concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 9.6% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,645 local residents are employed, while the jobless rate is 1.8% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor participation aligns closely with the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census responses indicate that a substantial 39.0% of workers operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The locality shows a distinct concentration in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, manufacturing has a minimal footprint, employing 2.7% of the workforce compared to 5.7% across the region. Although local jobs are available, it appears that a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for work, judging by the ratio of Census working population to local residents. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical divisions, over the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 9.6% while the labor force expanded by 8.4%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force expansion of 1.9%, and a marginal decline in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on potential future demands in Eastgardens. These projections, spanning five-year and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly across different sectors. Applying these industry-specific trends to the local employment composition suggests that local jobs will rise by 6.9% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration that does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Eastgardens is $2,232 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,113 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,547 a year against an average of $108,352. The average runs 47% 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, the median income of taxpayers in Eastgardens was $73,547, with the average income recorded at $108,352. This ranks in the highest national percentile and contrasts with Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $81,137 (median) and $119,534 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family, and individual incomes are all high in Eastgardens, placing between the 80th and 86th percentiles nationally.
The income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 range which accounts for 37.1% of residents (2,484 people), matching trends in the wider metropolitan region where 30.9% are in this category. The large proportion of high earners (32.7% earning over $3,000/week) demonstrates strong economic capability throughout the area. Elevated housing expenses take up 24.6% of income, yet high earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 65th percentile, and the SEIFA ranking for income places the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eastgardens had 1,569 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 15% detached houses and 83% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,760 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 29.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of dwellings in Eastgardens at the latest Census consisted of 15.4% separate houses and 84.7% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types, compared to metropolitan Sydney where houses made up 55.9% and alternative dwellings accounted for 44.1%. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Eastgardens was lower than the Sydney metropolitan level, standing at 15.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (24.6%) or rented (60.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,760, while the median weekly rent was registered at $650, compared to metropolitan Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Eastgardens are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eastgardens counted 1,569 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,572 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 67.8%, consisting of 28.1% couples with children, 30.0% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.2%, with single-person households at 23.0% and group households representing 9.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.6% of adults in Eastgardens hold a university qualification, including 30.9% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 13.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational qualification levels in Eastgardens are substantially higher than broader benchmarks, with 48.6% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of education positions the area well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Technical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 26.0% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (13.8%).
Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 35.1% of local residents presently undertaking formal study. This comprises 13.0% enrolled in higher education, 7.5% attending primary school, and 4.8% pursuing secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Eastgardens reaches 16 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 analysis identifies 16 operational transport stops within Eastgardens, consisting of a range of bus services. These stops are connected to 37 separate routes, which combine to support 5,147 passenger trips per week. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 149 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 73%, followed by buses at 12% and walking at 5%. Car ownership stands at an average of 0.9 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A high 39.0% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic settings. Service frequency averages 735 journeys daily across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 321 trips per week for each stop.
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84.5% of residents in Eastgardens report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 metric data indicates excellent outcomes throughout Eastgardens, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and the incidence of chronic conditions, showing low rates of common illnesses across all age groups, alongside an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 70% of the total population (4,662 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses in the locality were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 4.9 and 4.0% of residents respectively, while 84.5% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 11.5% of the population (770 people), which is lower than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.1% of Eastgardens residents were born overseas and 50.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.1%) and English (13.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Eastgardens ranks among the most culturally diverse localities in Australia, with 50.8% of residents using a language other than English at home and 59.1% born outside the country. The leading religion in Eastgardens is Christianity, representing 48.9% of the population. The most pronounced demographic concentration relative to the average is in Judaism, which accounts for 2.6% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups in Eastgardens are Chinese at 20.1% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 8.4%, Other at 18.8%, and English at 13.4%, which is lower than the regional average of 19.0%.
Other distinct differences in ancestral backgrounds include Spanish representation at 1.6% of Eastgardens (compared to 0.6% regionally), Russian at 1.2% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eastgardens is 33, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 2 years older than at the 2021 Census. 39.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 33, Eastgardens is younger than Greater Sydney, which has a median of 37, and is younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eastgardens has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (25.7%) but a smaller proportion aged 5 - 14 (8.8%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the average age of residents has increased by 2.0 years, with the median rising from 31 to 33.
The 75 to 84 age group expanded from 2.3% to 4.2% of the population, and the 55 to 64 bracket increased from 6.4% to 8.2%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 30.8% to 25.7%, and the 15 to 24 group fell from 15.4% to 14.1%. Demographic projections suggest the age structure of Eastgardens will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age bracket is expected to increase by 150 people (54%), rising from 281 to 432. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older represent 58% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are expected in the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eastgardens
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 3 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 583 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,086 at the 2021 Census → 6,698 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 (SAL11370). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.