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The median house price in Edgecliff is $2.17m, with units at $1.66m. House values have moved -3.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Edgecliff has an estimated 2,567 residents, up from 2,499 at the 2021 Census — a change of 68 people, or 2.7%. That puts 8,022 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 evaluation of regional ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations by AreaSearch, the suburb of Edgecliff records an estimated resident count of approximately 2,567 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 68 people (2.7%) relative to the 2,499 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an estimated 2,564 residents identified via the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 14 newly confirmed addresses following the Census. Accounting for this population, the locality exhibits a density of 8,021 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the highest 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch and highlighting intense demand for local space.
With its 2.7% post-Census expansion, the suburb of Edgecliff sits 2.9 percentage points below the 5.6% recorded across the wider SA3 region, indicating solid underlying expansion. Inbound overseas migration served as the principal driver of demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 87.0% of recent net additions. Projections for SA2 districts published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch, while NSW State Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) cover any remaining locations. Projected expansion across specific age segments from these datasets is similarly utilized for all districts between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, demographic growth is slated to track slightly beneath the median of territories reviewed by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Edgecliff anticipated to add 192 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures, translating to an overall expansion of 7.4% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
34 new dwellings have been approved in Edgecliff over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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Drawing from ABS residential approval records mapped to statistical divisions, AreaSearch identifies an annual average of roughly 6 residential consents in Edgecliff, accumulating to an estimated 34 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 20 building approvals have been logged. Despite past population contractions, residential creation has matched prevailing demand to maintain balanced market conditions and ample buyer selection, while incoming dwellings register an average expected construction cost of $2,142,000, underscoring building activity tailored toward higher-end developments. In addition, $7.1 million in commercial building consents has been registered during the ongoing financial year, reflecting modest non-residential construction activity.
Relative to Greater Sydney, building activity in Edgecliff proves somewhat higher on a per-capita basis, tracking 36.0% above the regional benchmark across the 5-year timeframe to sustain buyer opportunities alongside underlying asset values. Approved residential projects comprise 20.0% standalone houses and 80.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This emphasis on compact living structures provides lower-cost buying options and caters to downsizers, property investors, and entry-level purchasers. With an estimated 206 persons per residential consent, Edgecliff exhibits traits characteristic of low density settings. Demographic projections indicate that Edgecliff will expand by 189 residents leading up to 2041, based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. Residential building activity is progressing in step with anticipated population gains, though prospective purchasers could face heightened market competition as local numbers increase.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Edgecliff. A further 130 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.6 billion. 40 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Capital works, major planning developments, and infrastructure upgrades exert a significant influence on neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 22 key initiatives with the potential to influence the local area. Notable projects include Woollahra Station Activation, InterContinental Double Bay Redevelopment, Woollahra Station Activation, and Woollahra Public School Redevelopment (Stage 2), with key items outlined below.
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Sydney Jewish Museum Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, retaining the existing Holocaust Museum while adding a new Centre for Contemporary Jewish Life and Tolerance, expanded education facilities and new exhibition galleries. Construction is underway following development approval. The museum remains closed to the general public during redevelopment, with reopening planned for late 2026 and the full expanded museum expected to open in early 2027. Recent additional government funding will deliver a Centre for Education Against Antisemitism as part of the redevelopment.
Hakoah White City Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the former White City Tennis Club in Paddington into a major community sports and cultural precinct open to all. The $150 million project features a five-storey clubhouse with bar, dining and community spaces, nine tennis courts, a full-size football field with 276-seat grandstand, 25m heated outdoor pool, learn-to-swim pool, enclosed multi-use courts for basketball, futsal and events, a gym, wellness facilities, a 140-seat cafe, and underground parking. Builder Richard Crookes Constructions replaced Parkview Constructions after contract termination in May 2024.As of May 2026 construction is powering ahead with structural steel and concrete slabs progressing across multiple levels. A combined $32 million in additional Federal and NSW government funding was announced in March 2026 for infrastructure and security upgrades. Completion is targeted for April 2027.
InterContinental Double Bay Redevelopment
A $1 billion transformation of the iconic InterContinental Hotel site into an eight-storey mixed-use landmark. Designed by Cox Architecture, the project involves the demolition of the existing hotel to deliver a boutique 39-room hotel, 29 luxury residences, high-end retail, dining, and 16 commercial office spaces. The development also includes a wellness centre and a bespoke cinema, aiming to revitalise the Double Bay village with a permeable street-level experience and a pedestrian walkway connecting to the beach.
Ode Double Bay
An iconic mixed-use development by award-winning developer Eterno Property Group (formerly Top Spring Australia) designed by architect Luigi Rosselli with interiors by Atelier Alwill. Features 15 boutique apartments and penthouses with expansive internal floor areas. Offers harbour views, dedicated concierge services, retail and dining downstairs, and customizable luxury finishes.
Woollahra Public School Upgrade
Ongoing upgrades and maintenance at Woollahra Public School as part of the NSW Government school infrastructure program, including LED lighting installations, cooler classrooms assessment, and the removal of a demountable building in September 2025.
The Cambrian Paddington
The Cambrian is Paddingtons finest boutique development, positioned in the heart of the vibrant Oxford Street precinct, comprising luxury residential apartments and a curated retail precinct with a central courtyard oasis.
Westfield Bondi Junction
A major retail destination undergoing a staged redevelopment. Key phases include the transformation of Level 6 into a premium dining and entertainment hub, and the reconfiguration of Level 1 for a 2,500 sqm Virgin Active social wellness club and a new rebel rCX concept, which launched in mid-2025. Following a security review, the centre has upgraded its public safety and surveillance measures. It continues to be one of Sydney's most significant retail assets.
Oxford & Foley Mixed-Use Precinct
A $200 million mixed-use precinct revitalising three heritage blocks on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. The development delivers 9,200 square metres of commercial office space, 1,600 square metres of cultural and creative tenancies, 2,300 square metres of retail, a 75-room boutique hotel, and activation of Foley Street as a laneway dining and entertainment destination. Construction commenced in 2022 under Growthbuilt, which was terminated by the developers in May 2024 following alleged substantial departures from the contract. TOGA took over construction directly and the project is subject to a $91.74 million Supreme Court claim against the former builder.Block 1 (56-76 Oxford Street) had scaffolding removed by mid-2025 with the first tenancies approaching opening. Key confirmed tenants include Sony Music, Dovetail, Lune Croissanterie, MAAP, Mecca Coffee and the Darlinghurst Bookshop. Heritage facades are being restored with contemporary rooftop additions providing CBD and harbour views.
1,657 residents of Edgecliff are employed, from a labour force of 1,699. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 73.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% 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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Edgecliff features a highly qualified labor force, marked by prominent representation within the technology industry, a modest jobless rate of 2.5%, and an estimated 2.0% expansion in local employment over the trailing year, according to AreaSearch's compilation of regional statistics. As of March 2026, 1,657 local citizens are employed, with unemployment standing 1.6% below the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, alongside a typical labor participation rate of 73.3% versus 68.9% regionally. Census filings revealed that 63.3% of workers performed their duties from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 health restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical roles, where the local employment proportion reaches 1.9 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing claims a minor footprint, accounting for just 2.1% of local workers compared to 5.7% throughout Greater Sydney. A Census ratio of 0.7 jobs per resident underscores a greater volume of local employment opportunities than typically observed. According to AreaSearch's review of broader statistical area metrics from SALM and the ABS, the preceding 12-month period saw the workforce grow by 2.0% while employment expanded by 2.0%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed 1.9% and the labor pool enlarged by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Broader outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on potential future labor requirements in Edgecliff. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied against the neighborhood's industry profile to estimate future growth trajectories. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sectoral performance varies widely. Projecting these industry forecasts onto Edgecliff's workforce distribution points to local employment gains of 7.7% over five years and 15.1% across ten years (this represents a baseline weighted calculation for illustrative purposes and omits local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Edgecliff is $2,321 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,510 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $78,661 a year against an average of $260,250. The average runs 231% 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 ATO postcode-level tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Edgecliff registered a median income of $78,661 and an average income of $260,250. These figures rank within the highest percentile across the country, contrasting with the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated benchmarks of approximately $86,779 for the median and $287,108 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Edgecliff's personal, family, and household earnings between the 84th and 97th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 31.3% of residents (803 people) earning $4000+, differing from the regional pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 band forms the primary group at 30.9%. Furthermore, 41.1% of individuals earn above $3,000/week, highlighting substantial local purchasing power. Although residential expenses absorb 19.0% of earnings, strong compensation levels keep disposable income at the 79th percentile, placing the neighborhood in the 10th decile of SEIFA income rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Edgecliff had 1,215 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 70% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Edgecliff consisted of 5.9% standalone houses alongside 94.1% attached, apartment, and other residential formats, compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other dwelling styles. Outright residential ownership matched the Sydney metro rate at 29.4%, while remaining homes were under a mortgage (18.6%) or occupied by tenants (51.9%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $3,000, exceeding the Sydney metro standard of $2,427, while typical weekly rental outlays reached $600 compared to $470 across the metro area. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage payments remain notably higher than the Australian baseline of $1,863, with rental costs substantially surpassing the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Edgecliff counted 1,215 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 1.9 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 42% 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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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 51.0%, comprising couples without children (29.7%), couples with children (14.5%), and single parent families (6.1%). Non-family households represent the other 49.0%, driven by single-person dwellings at 42.1% and group living situations at 6.7%. The typical household size sits at 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
63.7% of adults in Edgecliff hold a university qualification, including 42.1% with a bachelor degree and 17.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 7.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,167 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,198 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials among Edgecliff residents substantially exceed broader averages, with 63.7% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of educational attainment equips the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 42.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (17.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Technical and vocational education accounts for 17.7% of credentials among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (7.7%). Active participation in study is prominent across the community, with 25.3% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This proportion encompasses 7.5% attending primary schools, 7.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions, and 4.9% completing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Edgecliff reaches 27 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of transit networks identifies 27 operational transit stops in Edgecliff, encompassing both bus and rail services. Across these points, 13 separate routes provide 5,384 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is outstanding, with typical walking distances of 118 meters to the closest stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, outward travel is common, with private vehicles accounting for 47% of journeys, followed by trains at 27% and walking at 16%. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per household, sitting beneath regional figures. A notable 63.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace conditions.
Public transit operations maintain an average frequency of 769 daily trips across the entire network, translating to roughly 199 journeys per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in Edgecliff report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Data on community wellness reflects exceptional conditions throughout Edgecliff, with AreaSearch's review of mortality and chronic illness showing a minimal incidence of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is extraordinarily prevalent, covering approximately 129% of the total population (3,312 people), well above the 59.9% observed in Greater Sydney and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported ailments, each recorded by 6.8% of the local population, while 73.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, in line with the 74.6% benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Individuals aged 65 and over make up 26.1% of the community (669 people), surpassing the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney. Health indicators for older residents are particularly robust, achieving national standings that exceed those of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.0% of Edgecliff residents were born overseas and 17.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.2%) and Australian (18.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Edgecliff exceeds that of most comparable markets, with 39.0% of residents born abroad and 17.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 42.9% of the local population. Judaism displays a notable concentration, encompassing 6.3% of the community compared to the Greater Sydney proportion of 0.8%. Examining parental heritage, the three most widespread ancestries in Edgecliff are English at 25.2% (exceeding the 19.0% regional level), Australian at 18.1%, and Irish at 10.8%. Additional distinct cultural representations include Polish ancestry at 2.1% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Hungarian at 1.2% (versus 0.3%), and French at 1.1% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Edgecliff is 39. 30.7% 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 suburb of Edgecliff exhibits an older demographic composition than surrounding areas. Updated figures to August 2026 indicate that seniors and retirees (65+) account for 26.1% of residents, contrasted with 15.5% throughout Greater Sydney, while younger cohorts (0 - 24) comprise 19.2% relative to a 30.4% regional average. AreaSearch places the median age at 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that Census. The most noticeable shift since the Census occurred within the 65+ age band, expanding from 22.8% to an estimated 26.1%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that older age brackets will capture the majority of net growth, gaining 191 residents (29%) to reach a total of 861, whereas younger to middle-aged adult cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Edgecliff
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 5 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,499 at the 2021 Census → 2,567 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 (SAL11382). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.