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The median house price in Figtree is $1.25m, with units at $785k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Figtree has an estimated 13,133 residents, up from 12,335 at the 2021 Census — a change of 798 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 89.0% of that increase. That puts 1,538 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 on ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside newly verified addresses tracked by AreaSearch after the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Figtree is calculated at approximately 13,133 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 798 people (6.5%) compared to the 12,335 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 13,123 determined via the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), coupled with 47 validated new addresses added post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Figtree registers a density of 1,537 persons per square kilometer, sitting higher than the typical benchmark across nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the SA3 area (4.8%) and the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Figtree generated a 6.5% expansion since the 2021 census to emerge as a standout regional growth center. This demographic upward shift was largely underpinned by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 89.0% of recent population gains. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia across individual SA2 areas (issued in 2024 using 2022 as baseline) are incorporated by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 modelling (published in 2022 using a 2021 base) utilised for any non-covered sectors. For the years spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these series are applied across all boundaries. Looking at upcoming demographic trajectories, the suburb of Figtree is positioned within the top quartile for non-metropolitan growth across Australia, projected to expand by 3,649 persons to 2041 through combined SA2-level figures, which represents an overall increase of 27.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
185 new dwellings have been approved in Figtree over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, broadly in line with 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals mapped by statistical district reveals that Figtree has averaged roughly 37 approved dwellings annually, yielding an aggregate of approximately 185 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 44 residential approvals have been logged. With an influx of 3.7 new residents recorded each year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), structural additions are failing to keep pace with demand, generally driving heightened purchaser rivalry and upward price momentum. Concurrently, newly approved homes carry an average construction value of $539,000—moderately exceeding regional levels—pointing to an emphasis on higher-quality residential builds.
In addition, $8.3 million in non-residential commercial approvals has been recorded this financial year, underlining the dominant residential character of the area. Residential development in Figtree is substantially subdued when benchmarked against the Rest of NSW, sitting 54.0% below regional average per person. This constrained pipeline of new stock typically reinforces market demand and capital value for existing dwellings. Construction volumes also trail nationwide figures, highlighting the suburb's mature urban footprint and potential town planning restrictions. Recent development approvals are split evenly, with 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and higher-density formats provides more accessible price points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. Marking a clear transition from the established built form (where separate houses make up 82.0% houses), this pattern highlights a tightening supply of greenfield or subdivisible parcels alongside changing household preferences for varied, cost-effective residential options. Currently, the locality records roughly 296 people per dwelling approval, showing capacity for further development. Moving forward, Figtree is modeled to add 3,639 residents through to 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. If construction output remains at current levels, residential supply may struggle to match local demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and sustaining property price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Figtree, worth an estimated $111 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $48.5 billion. 15 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and significant civic projects play a pivotal role in shaping local growth and property performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 16 infrastructure initiatives anticipated to influence the district. Prominent developments include the Figtree Oval Recreation Master Plan, The Avenue Debris Control Structure, The Range at Redgum Ridge, and Adria Village Figtree, with further specifics detailed below.
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Adria Village Figtree
Adria Village Figtree is an integrated seniors living and aged care community developed by Adria Care Limited at 7-13 Bellevue Road and 38-40 Princes Highway in Figtree. Granted development consent via the NSW Land and Environment Court (DA-2022/136) in May 2025, the development delivers a modern 104-bed residential aged care facility alongside independent living units, a wellness centre, café, and community hall. The masterplan integrates with the adjoining Mary Queen of Croats Church precinct with tailored overland stormwater infrastructure.
The Range at Redgum Ridge
The Range is the final land release within Redgum Ridge in Figtree, offering large rural residential blocks in a bushland setting close to Wollongong. The estate is now selling, with lots advertised from about 1,097 sqm to 2,935 sqm and prices indicated between about AUD 1.25 million and AUD 1.85 million. Current sales material shows remaining blocks including Block 110, Block 202 and Blocks 601 to 604.
Figtree Oval Recreation Master Plan
Wollongong City Council has developed a Recreation Master Plan for Figtree Oval to establish the site as a community recreational hub. The plan encompasses upgrades to two playing fields (cricket and AFL), multipurpose courts for netball, basketball and soccer, replacement of the children's playground with all-abilities equipment, passive recreation areas, new pedestrian connections to Westfield and along Allan's Creek, additional car parking, and improved dog off-leash areas. Implementation is staged over a 10-year period subject to budget allocation.New amenities construction at Figtree Oval is confirmed within Council's Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029, with flood mitigation elements for Allan's Creek and Byarong Creek catchments subject to a separate flood study prior to finalisation.
The Avenue Debris Control Structure
Construction of a reinforced concrete debris control structure with steel bollards and an access ramp in Byarong Creek, immediately upstream of The Avenue. This infrastructure is a key recommendation of the Allans Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, designed to intercept natural and urban debris before it enters culverts. By preventing blockages during severe weather events, the project significantly reduces flood risks for adjacent properties and infrastructure near Figtree Bowling Club.
Western Suburbs Preschool Kitchen Upgrade
Kitchen upgrade and associated works at Western Suburbs Community Preschool in Cordeaux Heights. The project involves renovation of kitchen facilities to support the preschool's early education services for children aged 0-5 years. The center is operated by Big Fat Smile and serves 52 children with long day care services.
Alukea Road Major Culvert
Construction or upgrade of a major culvert on Alukea Road for enhanced stormwater management and flood prevention in Cordeaux Heights. This local infrastructure project aims to improve drainage capacity and reduce flood risk in the residential area through upgraded stormwater infrastructure.
Wollongong to Coniston Rail Infrastructure Upgrade
Part of the Rail Service Improvement Program, this project involves upgrading the rail corridor between Wollongong and Coniston. Works include replacing electrical cables and overhead wiring at the Coniston substation, installing new signalling equipment, and completing civil and structural activities to support the new Mariyung fleet. These upgrades facilitate more frequent services on the South Coast Line, targeting 15-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak intervals between Wollongong and Sydney CBD.
Wollongong Private Hospital Expansion
A 12-storey western wing expansion of Wollongong Private Hospital, comprising a new 24-hour emergency department, radiation oncology (Basement Level 6), expanded operating theatres, ICU support, additional inpatient beds, a medi-hotel for recovering patients, and a new vehicular access from Urunga Parade. The proposal also includes an Indigenous birthing centre and walk-in health centre operated by the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) within retained heritage buildings at 366 and 368 Crown Street. Five existing Urunga Parade dwellings will be demolished.The project is a State Significant Development (SSD-84096206) currently on public exhibition through the NSW Planning Portal.
7,052 residents of Figtree are employed, from a labour force of 7,267. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 66.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,030, about 84% 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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Figtree possesses a highly educated labor pool with significant representation in frontline public and social services, an unemployment rate sitting at only 3.0%, and annual employment growth estimated at 3.4% via AreaSearch statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 7,052 local residents are employed, while joblessness tracks 1.1% below the 4.1% seen in Regional NSW, and the local participation rate reaches 66.9%, substantially outperforming Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census figures recorded 33.5% of working locals operating from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered across health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Concentration in education & training is particularly pronounced, registering a local workforce share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal footprint, engaging only 0.1% of local workers compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. As a largely residential enclave, the area offers comparatively few jobs within its own borders, evidenced by the disparity between the resident workforce and locally based employment counts at the Census. According to AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS and SALM series, the 12 months to March 2026 recorded a 3.4% rise in employment and a 3.5% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in total employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local labour requirements can be further evaluated through Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been aligned with the local industry breakdown to project growth trajectories. Against national employment growth projections of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, performance varies widely by sector. Calibrating these sectoral trends to Figtree's specific workforce composition indicates an estimated employment rise of 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this reflects a weighted mathematical projection for illustration and excludes localized population models).
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Median household income in Figtree is $2,042 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $815 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,373 a year against an average of $77,715. 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-level datasets aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Figtree with a median taxpayer income of $58,373 and an average of $77,715, substantially exceeding national standards and outpacing Regional NSW ($52,390 median and $65,215 average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index uplift of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at roughly $64,397 for the median and $85,735 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, median household income ($2,042 weekly) placed in the 68th percentile nationally, while personal earnings sat at the 52nd percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, 29.3% of the resident population (3,847 individuals) falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, aligning with the 29.9% observed across the wider region. High earnings are evident with 30.7% receiving more than $3,000 each week, underpinning local demand for high-end retail and commercial services. Shelter costs absorb 14.0% of income, while overall purchasing power places residents in the 72nd percentile for disposable earnings and the 7th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Figtree had 4,290 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 4% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,229 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. 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 local housing stock at the latest Census comprised 82.5% separate houses and 17.5% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, units, and alternative dwelling types), mirroring the broader profile of Regional NSW (82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings). Outright homeownership reached 41.7%, surpassing the rate in Regional NSW, with mortgaged properties accounting for 40.5% and rental tenures representing 17.8%. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,229 at the median, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW, while weekly rents stood at a median of $430 against $330 regionally. When measured against nationwide figures, mortgage payments in Figtree sit considerably above the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rent also substantially exceeding the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Figtree counted 4,290 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,568 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 77.2% of all households, consisting of 41.0% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 22.8%, comprising single-person households at 20.1% and group living situations at 2.6%. The typical household size is 2.8 people, higher than the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.7% of adults in Figtree hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,538 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,048 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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Tertiary attainment across the district is distinctly elevated, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, easily exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 region benchmark of 25.2%. By qualification type, Bachelor degrees represent 19.9%, postgraduate degrees account for 7.8%, and graduate diplomas stand at 3.0%. Vocational credentials are also well established, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical qualifications, made up of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (24.4%). Participation in study is exceptionally strong, with 31.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course.
Breaking this down, 9.9% are attending primary schools, 9.0% are in secondary education, and 5.7% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Figtree reaches 74 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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The local transit network in Figtree features 74 public transport stops across a dedicated bus network. These stops are served by 45 separate routes, delivering 1,401 scheduled services weekly. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average distance of 185 meters from their nearest transit node. Due to the area's established residential profile, most workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with private vehicles serving as the primary commute mode at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, above the regional standard, while 33.5% of working residents worked from home during the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Transit services maintain an average volume of 200 scheduled trips per day across all available routes, providing approximately 18 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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70.0% of residents in Figtree report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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According to AreaSearch metrics on chronic conditions and mortality rates, Figtree exhibits strong health outcomes, with low levels of common health conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance participation is notably high, covering approximately 58% of the total population (~7,567 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent long-term diagnoses locally, reported by 8.3 and 7.6% of residents, respectively, whereas 70.0% of the population recorded no chronic medical ailments, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. Health outcomes among residents aged under 65 are particularly favorable.
Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.7% of the community (2,324 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%. Health metrics among this senior cohort exceed regional averages, tracking closely with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Figtree is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 19.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.5%) and English (24.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within Figtree exceeds broader regional norms, with 22.2% of the local population born overseas and 19.9% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, adhered to by 58.7% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Examining parental ancestry, the leading reported backgrounds are Australian at 24.5% of residents (below the regional benchmark of 30.0%), English at 24.0% (trailing the regional figure of 30.5%), and Other backgrounds at 7.7%. Specific cultural groups show distinct local concentrations, with Macedonian ancestry noticeably overrepresented at 3.7% (against 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 1.4% (vs 0.2%), and Welsh ancestry at 1.0% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Figtree is 40. 27.4% 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 demographic age distribution in the suburb of Figtree mirrors Regional NSW closely, with the largest variance across the four broad cohorts measuring 5.6 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 40 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, remaining identical to the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 23.4% of the population at the Census to an estimated 26.1%. Over the forecast period to 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is expected to record the highest growth, adding 1,613 residents (47%) to reach 5,041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Figtree
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 47 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,335 at the 2021 Census → 13,133 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 (SAL11518). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.