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The median house price in Erskineville is $2.07m, with units at $1.13m. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Erskineville has an estimated 10,464 residents, up from 9,657 at the 2021 Census — a change of 807 people, or 8.4%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 157 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 12,919 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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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside newly verified address data from AreaSearch, the suburb of Erskineville has an estimated resident count of 10,464 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 807 individuals, or 8.4%, since the 2021 Census recorded 9,657 people. The calculation is based on an estimated population of 10,297 from AreaSearch, which analyzed the ABS ERP figures released in June 2025, combined with 157 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. With these figures, the suburb of Erskineville has a density of 12,918 residents per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of all areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 8.4% growth rate in the suburb of Erskineville outpaced the NSW state average of 7.1%, showcasing its position as a regional growth leader. The expansion was largely fueled by overseas arrivals, which accounted for approximately 65.0% of the overall population increases. Projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age group growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to project population shifts from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends indicate that the suburb of Erskineville will experience growth exceeding the national median, with projections showing an increase of 1,784 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 15.4% over the 16 years.
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188 new dwellings have been approved in Erskineville over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 231, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building statistics indicate that Erskineville averages approximately 37 new dwelling approvals each year, with 188 homes approved over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26212 permits have been registered. An average occupancy of 2.8 residents per home over the past 5 financial years (covering the period between FY-21 and FY-25) points to sustained housing demand that underpins property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry a mean estimated build value of $593,000, indicating that development activity is focused on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $89.4 million this financial year, pointing to strong investment in the local business sector.
Erskineville exhibits a dwelling approval rate per resident that is roughly two-thirds of the Greater Sydney average, positioning it in the 51st percentile of locations nationwide. The distribution of new residential builds stands at 2.0% for free-standing houses and 98.0% for multi-unit attached properties. This heavy concentration of high-density housing options provides more affordable entry points to the market, appealing to first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. The ratio of 321 residents for every building approval highlights a shifting local market. Long-term projections indicate that Erskineville will add 1,617 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the volume of new housing might fall short of population demand, which could intensify buyer competition and drive up property prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Erskineville, worth an estimated $2.79 billion. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.7 billion. 30 are already under construction and 25 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 decisions represent significant drivers of neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects that are likely to influence the area. Notable examples include the development of Erskineville Village, the Brightwell Real Estate Coulson Street Project, Stage 2 of Park Sydney - Arbor, and the WestConnex St Peters Interchange, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Erskineville Village
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a 50,000sqm former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent (Nation) and Build-to-Sell (Lillian) stages, including 169 affordable housing units managed by Evolve Housing. Key infrastructure includes the 7,500sqm McPherson Park, the 20m wide Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard, and a 5,000sqm retail and dining precinct featuring a supermarket and cafes.
Brightwell Real Estate Coulson Street Development
Concept Development Application (D/2024/652) for five building envelopes between 2-7 storeys comprising 138 residential apartments. Includes adaptive reuse of the existing 1914-1919 Bakewell Brothers heritage warehouse for commercial use, and public benefit works including new roads and open space.
Camperdown Modern Private Hospital
Camperdown Modern is a state-of-the-art 10,280 square metre private hospital and health services facility. The 8-storey development includes day surgeries, pathology, radiology, and consulting suites, serving as a gateway site for the Camperdown-Ultimo Health and Education Precinct. The project features a 6-star Green Star sustainability rating and public domain improvements including a new plaza on Mathieson Street.
Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA)
The $780 million Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) is a co-funded partnership between the University of Sydney, Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Government. Two new interconnected buildings spanning 36,000 square metres will bridge the University's Camperdown campus and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, housing over 1,200 researchers and clinician scientists. The Isaac Wakil Biomedical Building (university side, ~28,200m2) and Building B at RPAH (~8,000m2) will provide PC2/PC3 wet labs, GMP cleanrooms, a biobank, high-performance computing suites, a start-up hub, and clinical trial spaces.Builder is Richard Crookes Constructions; architects are Denton Corker Marshall and HDR. Located within the Tech Central precinct.
Green Square Town Centre
Green Square Town Centre is one of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, transforming a 278 hectare former industrial area in inner south Sydney into a high-density mixed-use precinct. When complete by 2030, it is planned to accommodate around 61,000 residents in approximately 33,000 dwellings and provide 21,000 to 22,000 jobs, just 3.5km from the Sydney CBD and 4km from Sydney Airport. The precinct holds a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating and includes the Green Square Library and Plaza, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the new Green Square Public School and Community Spaces, more than 40 parks, and one of Australia's largest urban stormwater recycling schemes servicing over 4,000 apartments.Stages 1 and 2 of the town centre, delivered by Mirvac (which acquired Landcom's interest in 2020), are complete with around 800 homes across eight buildings, including The Frederick, Portman on the Park, Portman House and seven Portman Street terraces finished through 2024. The final stages 3, 4 and 5 are now being assessed as State Significant Developments under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway, with around 1,825 additional homes proposed across nine buildings (511 build-to-rent, 800 build-to-sell apartments and 514 student accommodation units) at a combined development cost of about 1.23 billion dollars. Stage 3 (Sites 7, 17 and 18 at 960A Bourke Street, SSD-83899206) and Stages 4 and 5 (Sites 8 and 19 at 411 Botany Road, SSD-84322496) were on public exhibition in early 2026, with a mid-2026 construction start slated for the next stage. Public domain works include three new streets (Woolpack, Hinchcliffe and Barker Streets) and the Ngamuru Avenue connector.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment
The most significant transformation of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in its 140-year history, backed by $940 million from the NSW Government. The project delivers a new 15-storey East Tower along with vertical and horizontal expansions and major refurbishments to existing facilities. Key features include an expanded Emergency Department (doubling to 91 spaces), an enhanced Intensive Care Unit (increasing to 74 beds), new state-of-the-art operating theatres, and expanded neonatal, maternity, and paediatric units. The redevelopment also delivers a new rooftop helipad, a new northern arrival zone, and an open garden courtyard.Main works commenced in March 2024 with builder CPB Contractors, and by early 2026 the East Tower had reached Level 5 slab pour. Completion is expected in 2028/29.
Leighton Properties Erko Development
Comprehensive mixed-use development with 302 apartments and 16 terrace houses designed by SJB Architecture. First project approved in Ashmore precinct featuring landscaped central park, new roads, and cycle paths.
Eve Apartments
197 one, two and three bedroom apartments designed by DKO Architecture with interiors by Hecker Guthrie. Award-winning development featuring communal rooftop garden, landscaped terraces, and premium finishes.
7,137 residents of Erskineville are employed, from a labour force of 7,340. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 79.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,358, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a particularly strong representation in the tech sector, and an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. In March 2026, the employed population stood at 7,137 residents, with the jobless rate tracking 1.4% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Labor force participation is also elevated at 79.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 70.8% of employed residents worked from home, though these figures were likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are professional & technical services, financial & insurance services, and health care & social assistance. The local concentration of jobs in professional & technical services is particularly high, reaching 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction jobs are underrepresented, making up 4.3% of local employment compared to 8.6% across the region. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a strong local job market. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw a decline of 0.5% in the labor force and a drop of 0.8% in total employment, which led to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. This trend ran counter to Greater Sydney, where employment and the labor force both expanded by 1.9%, and the jobless rate saw a minor decrease. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide a guide for future labor demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to local industries to project future growth. While total employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies by industry. Weighting these projections against the industry mix of Erskineville suggests that local employment will grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
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Median household income in Erskineville is $3,020 a week (about $157,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,704 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $87,249 a year against an average of $113,574. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Erskineville earn a median income of $87,249 and an average income of $113,574. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards, comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $96,253 for the median and $125,295 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Erskineville ranked between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show that 34.1% of the population, representing 3,568 people, earn over $4000, whereas the wider region has its highest concentration of earners in the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 30.9%. The area's economic strength is further shown by the 50.4% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, which supports strong local retail spending. High housing costs take up 18.2% of household income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 95th percentile, placing the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Erskineville had 4,540 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 3% detached houses and 62% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $620 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Erskineville consisted of 3.2% free-standing houses and 96.8% other dwelling types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates in Erskineville lagged behind the metropolitan average, standing at 12.9%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged at 33.0% or rented at 54.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,800 was higher than the metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $620, compared to $470 across Greater Sydney.
These housing costs also exceed national averages, where the typical mortgage payment is $1,863 and the typical rent is $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Erskineville counted 4,540 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,919 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 57.6% of all households, consisting of 15.9% couples with children, 36.3% couples without children, and 4.6% single parents. The remaining 42.4% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 32.5% and group share houses making up 10.0%. The median household size of 2.0 people is below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
66.5% of adults in Erskineville hold a university qualification, including 41.7% with a bachelor degree and 20.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 8.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 535 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,141 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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Educational attainment in Erskineville is considerably higher than state and national levels, with 66.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of qualification positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 41.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 17.6% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificate-level qualifications at 8.4%. A total of 22.2% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies.
This group includes 8.8% in higher education, 4.9% in primary schooling, and 3.0% in high schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Erskineville reaches 24 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 5,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Erskineville include 24 active stops, consisting of both rail and bus connections. These stops are served by 11 distinct routes, which accommodate 5,666 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 160 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of commuters travel outside the area for work. Private vehicles are the main mode of travel at 49%, while 23% commute by train and 14% walk. Vehicle ownership is low, averaging 0.3 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 70.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions. Public transport services average 809 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 236 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.7% of residents in Erskineville report no long-term health condition. 1.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Erskineville shows favorable health profiles, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions among both younger and older cohorts. The rate of private medical insurance is very high, covering approximately 72% of the population, or 7,497 people. This is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 10.5% and 8.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, matching the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, with low rates of long-term illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 6.7% of the population, totaling 701 people, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents experience good health outcomes, with rankings that align closely with the rest of the community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.7% of Erskineville residents were born overseas and 20.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.5%) and Australian (17.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Erskineville exhibits higher cultural diversity than most areas, with 20.5% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 38.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 23.8% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.9% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the top three heritages are English at 24.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 17.1%, and Other ancestries at 11.4%. There are also notable differences in other groups, with French ancestry representing 1.2% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Russian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Erskineville is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 36.8% 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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Erskineville has a median age of 34 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34, who make up 29.5% of the population, but fewer children aged 5 - 14, who account for 5.5%. The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 23.0% to 24.7% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 32.1% to 29.5%.
Projections for 2041 point to significant age shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 36%, adding 482 residents to reach a total of 1,822, while the 0 to 4 age group is projected to remain virtually unchanged, growing by only 1% which represents 6 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Erskineville
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 9 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 157 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,657 at the 2021 Census → 10,464 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 (SAL11442). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.