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The median unit price in Elizabeth Bay is $895k. House values have moved 0.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Elizabeth Bay has an estimated 5,345 residents, up from 4,878 at the 2021 Census — a change of 467 people, or 9.6%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 21,380 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic modeling by AreaSearch combining broader regional updates from the ABS with validated post-Census address additions places the population in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay at approximately 5,345. Comparing this to the 4,878 people documented at the 2021 Census reveals an expansion of 467 people (9.6%). These calculations rest on AreaSearch's evaluation of the ABS June 2025 ERP release paired with ongoing post-Census address verification. This resident count translates to a population density of 21,380 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper 10% across the country in AreaSearch assessments and underscoring intense demand for local real estate.
The suburb of Elizabeth Bay outpaced both the broader state (7.3%) and Greater Sydney with its 9.6% rate of expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a standout regional growth pocket. Inbound overseas arrivals served as the overwhelming catalyst for these gains, functioning as virtually the exclusive demographic growth driver over recent timeframes. Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) are applied across SA2 territories by AreaSearch, with gaps filled by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 (anchored to 2021). From 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates derived from these models are incorporated across all geographies. Long-range demographic projections position the suburb of Elizabeth Bay in the top quartile nationwide, anticipating that aggregated SA2 modeling will see the locality expand by 2,009 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 37.6% across the 16 years.
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Examining statistical area building consent records from the ABS, AreaSearch tracks an annual average of approximately 1 new residential approval in the locality, representing an aggregate of 9 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 9 approvals have been logged. In the context of previous local population decreases, incoming construction has generally kept pace with market needs to provide ample buyer options, while the mean construction cost of $1,678,000 per dwelling points to a builder focus centered on higher-end luxury offerings. Furthermore, commercial building approvals of $8.1 million registered during the current financial year highlight that activity remains overwhelmingly residential.
Per-capita building consent volumes in the area fall 87.0% below the Greater Sydney standard, reflecting significantly muted construction activity. While development momentum has picked up over recent times, this constrained stream of new builds traditionally bolsters values and interest across established properties. Construction volumes also trail nationwide figures, illustrating a fully built-out urban environment potentially constrained by planning frameworks. Furthermore, recent residential consents have consisted exclusively of apartments and townhouses, delivering accessible entry points suited to downsizers, newcomers, and investors. An average ratio of 969 people per approval characterizes a thoroughly consolidated urban enclave. According to the latest quarterly demographic figures from AreaSearch, the local population is projected to expand by 2,009 residents through to 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, the volume of incoming housing may lag behind demographic expansion, heightening buyer competition and underpinning upward pressure on 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 $129.1 billion. 44 are already under construction and 46 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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Public investment, planning schemes, and major civic projects play a pivotal role in shaping local development and long-term property performance. In total, 26 distinct initiatives have been identified by AreaSearch as having significant relevance for the local area. Notable undertakings include the 45-53 Macleay Street Mixed-Use Development (The Chimes), the Minerva Theatre Restoration, The Potts Point Hotel Redevelopment (Queensgate), and the Opal Next Generation Ticketing System, with primary projects detailed below.
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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, previous boutique hotel plans were scrapped to prioritize live performance and conserve rare Interwar Functionalist architecture.
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.
3,539 residents of Elizabeth Bay are employed, from a labour force of 3,716. 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. 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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Aggregated statistical area metrics compiled by AreaSearch show an unemployment rate of 4.8%, annual job growth estimated at 1.6%, and an exceptionally educated workforce featuring prominent concentration in the technology arena. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,539, with local unemployment sitting 0.6% higher than the 4.1% benchmark for Greater Sydney, alongside a typical labor participation rate of 72.6% compared to 68.9% regionally. Census returns indicated that 64.0% of local workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time warrant consideration. Resident employment centers most heavily within the professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance categories.
Representation within professional & technical services is particularly elevated, reaching 2.0 times the proportion found across the broader metropolitan area. Conversely, building trades account for just 3.0% of resident workers against 8.6% across the wider region. While positions exist within the immediate vicinity, comparisons between Census resident worker totals and local employment counts indicate that substantial numbers of workers travel outside the district for work. AreaSearch evaluations of regional ABS and SALM releases reveal that across the 12-month period, a 1.6% rise in employment alongside a 1.0% expansion in the active workforce lowered local unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney, both employment and the labour force expanded by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in jobless rates. Looking ahead, national five- and ten-year labor projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia shed light on prospective local industry requirements when mapped against current workforce distribution. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge substantially. Applying these underlying sector projections to the local occupational structure indicates prospective employment expansion of 7.5% over five years and 14.8% across ten years (representing a baseline weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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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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ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 and analyzed by AreaSearch record a median taxpayer income of $80,877 and an average of $149,951 in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay. These figures rank within the highest percentile nationwide, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% increase in line with Wage Price Index movements since financial year 2023 generates updated March 2026 estimates of $89,224 for median income and $165,426 for average income. Data from the Census 2021 positions personal earnings at the 99th percentile across Australia ($1,676 weekly), whereas household metrics settle at the 73rd percentile.
Around 29.6% of residents (1,582 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 each week, aligning closely with the 30.9% share recorded across the broader region. Substantial financial capacity is evident from the 35.9% of earners making more than $3,000/week. Even with housing obligations absorbing 19.1% of income, strong remuneration places disposable earnings at the 68th percentile and lifts the local SEIFA income score into 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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Data from the most recent Census shows that the local housing stock is made up of 0.3% separate houses and 99.7% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership lagged the wider metropolitan benchmark at 22.7%, while 17.0% of dwellings were being purchased with a mortgage and 60.4% were tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,582 and median weekly rent stood at $500, both exceeding Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively. Compared to Australia-wide standards, local mortgage costs sit well above the $1,863 national median, with rents considerably outpacing the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elizabeth Bay counted 2,885 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,161 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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Non-family living arrangements account for the majority of local homes at 66.4%, with single-person households making up 61.9% and shared group households representing 4.6%. Family households comprise 33.6% of the total, consisting of 25.9% childless couples, 4.9% couples with children, and 2.4% single parent arrangements. The median household occupancy of 1.5 people sits notably lower than the 2.7 benchmark recorded for Greater Sydney.
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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Qualifications among residents in the area markedly exceed broader geographical standards, as 64.7% of individuals aged 15+ hold a tertiary degree compared with 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This advanced educational standing equips the local workforce exceptionally well for white-collar and knowledge-focused industries. Within the community aged 15+, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 40.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 19.2% of qualifications, comprising 11.0% advanced diplomas and 8.2% certificates. Currently, 17.2% of the local population is enrolled in formal education.
This proportion breaks down into 8.2% attending higher education institutions, 2.2% in primary schooling, and 1.3% undertaking secondary education.
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Public transport in Elizabeth Bay reaches 10 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 900 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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An assessment of local transit options shows 10 operating stops within the suburb, providing bus connections across 1 unique routes that generate 901 passenger services each week. Proximity to transit infrastructure is exceptional, with residents situated an average of 99 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, the majority of journeys head outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 35% of travel, walking representing 28%, and trains capturing 21%. Private car ownership sits below regional norms at an average of 0.2 vehicles per household.
Additionally, 64.0% of local workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially elevated by prevailing COVID-19 circumstances. Across all operating routes, transit frequency registers 128 daily trips, which corresponds to an average of roughly 90 weekly services 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease distribution indicate outstanding overall health metrics for the community, marked by minimal incidence of standard chronic conditions across all demographics and an exceptionally broad private health insurance uptake of around 86% of the population (4,590 people). This rate significantly outstrips the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% as well as the 55.7% national figure. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most widespread health issues reported by residents, affecting 6.8% and 9.5% of the local population respectively, whereas 69.8% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts exhibit strong physical health with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 21.0% of the community (1,122 people), surpassing the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with elderly residents maintaining robust health outcomes comparable to overall national rankings.
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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Cultural diversity in the area is substantially elevated compared to most residential markets, with 36.7% of the populace born abroad and 16.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 34.3% of local residents. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a pronounced concentration at 2.9% of the local community, compared to just 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Evaluating parental countries of birth shows that English heritage represents the largest background at 27.0% (markedly outpacing the 19.0% regional level), followed by Australian ancestry at 15.5% and Other lineages at 12.0%.
Several other cultural groups exhibit significant overrepresentation locally relative to Greater Sydney, including French ancestry at 1.8% (vs 0.5%), Polish ancestry at 1.5% (vs 0.6%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.7% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elizabeth Bay is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.8% 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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Demographic breakdowns updated to August 2026 highlight a population structure that is older than Greater Sydney overall. Residents aged 25 - 44 account for 44.6% of the local populace, compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas young people aged 0 - 24 represent 10.6% locally against 30.4% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 42—a slight reduction from 43 at the 2021 Census, but remaining 5 years older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 logged in 2021. The demographic share of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 27.4% at the Census to an estimated 23.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, seniors in the 65+ category will drive the bulk of local expansion, increasing by 740 residents (66%) to total 1,862.
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 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 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 Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,878 at the 2021 Census → 5,345 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 (SAL11398). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.