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The median unit price in Elizabeth Bay is $920k. House values have moved 0.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Elizabeth Bay has an estimated 5,366 residents, up from 4,878 at the 2021 Census — a change of 488 people, or 10.0%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 21,464 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 broader region and address registries validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Elizabeth Bay has an estimated population of 5,366 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 488 residents (10.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,878 people. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 5,361 estimated by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside address verification following the Census. This population level represents a density of 21,464 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch, making local land a highly valued asset.
The 10.0% growth rate in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay since the 2021 census was higher than the state average of 7.1% and Greater Sydney, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. Population increases here were mostly driven by overseas migration, which served as almost the exclusive source of population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age bracket growth rates from these datasets are applied to all areas for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, a major population expansion in the highest quartile of statistical regions evaluated by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the suburb of Elizabeth Bay projected to gain 2,073 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 38.5% across the 16 years.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical area data, the suburb of Elizabeth Bay has averaged about 2 residential approvals annually, amounting to roughly 13 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 9 approvals have been logged. Because the area has undergone population decline, housing options have remained sufficient for local demand, resulting in a balanced market offering buyers good choice, with new properties being built at an average cost of $1,870,000, showing developers are concentrating on the high-end sector with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $8.1 million have been registered during this financial year, showing the area remains predominantly residential. In comparison to Greater Sydney, building activity in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay is significantly lower, tracking 91.0% below the regional per capita average. This restricted flow of new housing generally supports stronger demand and pricing for existing properties, even though building starts have accelerated recently. This rate also falls below the national benchmark, highlighting the established status of the area and pointing to potential planning constraints. Meanwhile, recent residential construction consists entirely of attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density housing offers cheaper entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 1332 people for every residential approval shows the suburb of Elizabeth Bay is a highly mature market. Looking forward, the suburb of Elizabeth Bay is projected to add 2,068 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, housing supply may struggle to keep up with this growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support rising property values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Elizabeth Bay. A further 140 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $127.8 billion. 47 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies significantly affect real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 26 projects that are expected to impact the locality. Key developments include the Potts Point Hotel Redevelopment (Queensgate), the restoration of the Minerva Theatre, the mixed-use development at 45-53 Macleay Street (The Chimes), and the Opal Next Generation Ticketing System, with the detailed list below showcasing those of greatest relevance.
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Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
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.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
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.
Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the CBD with the waterfront.
Minerva Theatre Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of the state heritage-listed 1939 Art Deco Minerva Theatre to return it to a fully functioning 1000-seat live performance venue. Following the $26 million acquisition by Gretel Packer's company, Sacred Firebird Pty Ltd, in July 2024, previous boutique hotel plans were scrapped. The project focuses on conserving rare Interwar Functionalist architecture, including the original horsehair ceiling and proscenium arch, while modernizing the site to meet 21st-century theatrical standards. It is a cornerstone of the broader cultural revitalization of the Potts Point and Kings Cross precinct.
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.
3,559 residents of Elizabeth Bay are employed, from a labour force of 3,737. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,935, about 92% 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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The suburb of Elizabeth Bay features a highly qualified labor force, with the technology sector being notably well represented. The unemployment rate is 4.8% and estimated annual job growth is 1.6%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,559 residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 0.6% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard at 72.6% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses show that a high 64.0% of working residents worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be kept in mind.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce displays a strong specialty in professional & technical fields, with employment share reaching 2.0 times the regional rate. Conversely, construction employs only 3.0% of local workers, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 8.6%. Although some local jobs are available within the suburb of Elizabeth Bay, the ratio of Census workers to residents indicates that many travel elsewhere for employment. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the 12 months ending March 2026 shows that local employment expanded by 1.6% while the labor force grew by 1.1%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local employment structure to project future growth. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, projected growth varies significantly by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Elizabeth Bay is $2,116 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,676 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $80,877 a year against an average of $149,951. The average runs 85% 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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The latest postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that incomes in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay are exceptionally high compared to the rest of the nation, with a median of $80,877 and an average of $149,951. This is much higher than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $89,224 for the median and $165,426 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings are in the 99th percentile nationally at $1,676, though household income ranks lower in the 73rd percentile.
The earnings breakdown indicates the largest group represents 29.6% of residents (1,588 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 30.9% are in this range. A high 35.9% earn more than $3,000 weekly, reflecting local affluence that drives economic activity. High housing costs take up 19.1% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 68th percentile, and the local SEIFA income rank is in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elizabeth Bay had 2,885 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 99% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,582 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. 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 housing in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay at the latest Census consisted of 0.3% houses and 99.7% other dwellings, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the Sydney metro average, standing at 22.7%, with remaining properties being either mortgaged (17.0%) or rented (60.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427 at $2,582, while the median weekly rent was $500 compared to the Sydney metro average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elizabeth Bay counted 2,885 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,174 today, averaging 1.5 people each. 5% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 62% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 33.6% of all homes, which includes 4.9% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 2.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 66.4%, with lone person households at 61.9% and group households making up 4.6% of the total. The median household size of 1.5 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.7% of adults in Elizabeth Bay hold a university qualification, including 40.4% with a bachelor degree and 20.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 8.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic achievement in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay is significantly higher than broader averages, with 64.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational lead positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 40.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational training accounts for 19.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (8.2%). School and university attendees make up 17.2% of the population. This comprises 8.2% in tertiary education, 2.2% attending primary school, and 1.3% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Elizabeth Bay reaches 10 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit reveals 10 active transit stops located in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 specific route, providing a total of 656 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 99 meters from the nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, most employed residents commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 35%, followed by walking at 28% and trains at 21%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.2 per household, which is below the regional average.
A high 64.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency averages 93 trips per day across all routes, which represents approximately 65 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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69.8% of residents in Elizabeth Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 85.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data reveals excellent outcomes in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, which show very low rates of common health conditions across all age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 86% of the population (4,608 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions recorded among residents were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.5 and 6.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents are exceptionally healthy with low rates of illness. The suburb of Elizabeth Bay has 21.6% of its population aged 65 and over (1,159 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for these senior residents are strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.7% of Elizabeth Bay residents were born overseas and 16.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.0%) and Australian (15.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Elizabeth Bay is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 16.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.7% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 34.3% of the community. The most notable religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 2.9% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay are English, representing 27.0% of the population (well above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 15.5%, and Other at 12.0%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with French ancestry overrepresented at 1.8% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Hungarian at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%), and Polish at 1.5% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elizabeth Bay is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 years in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 24.9% of the population, whereas children aged 5 - 14 make up just 1.7%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is well above the national level of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 15 to 24 age bracket has grown from 4.4% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.0% to 12.1%, and the 55 to 64 group has declined from 13.4% to 12.1%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest notable shifts for the suburb of Elizabeth Bay. Leading this trend, the 25 to 34 group is expected to grow by 28% (369 people), rising from 1,336 to 1,706.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elizabeth Bay
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) | 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 10 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,878 at the 2021 Census → 5,366 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 (SAL11398). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.