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The median house price in Fletcher (NSW) is $1.06m, with units at $748k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Fletcher (NSW) has an estimated 8,188 residents, up from 8,014 at the 2021 Census — a change of 174 people, or 2.2%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years, slower than 79% of areas nationally. That puts 1,325 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Fletcher (NSW) has an approximate residency of 8,188 people as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 174 people (2.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,014 people. This variation is calculated from a resident base of 8,142, which was calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) plus an extra 66 validated new addresses following the Census date.
Such population levels result in a density of 1,324 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across nationwide locations tracked by AreaSearch. Throughout the past ten years, the suburb of Fletcher (NSW) has displayed steady expansion with a 5.4% compound annual growth rate, moving ahead of the SA3 area. Demographic expansion in the locality was mostly generated by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 47.0% of total population additions in recent times, though all components including interstate and overseas migration remained positive. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year. Growth dynamics by age cohort from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic developments, extraordinary expansion ranking in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan zones nationwide is projected during this timeframe, with the suburb of Fletcher (NSW) expected to expand by 3,788 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2-level projections, showing a total rise of 45.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
168 new dwellings have been approved in Fletcher (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 4.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, well below 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building consent statistics distributed from statistical boundaries, Fletcher averages approximately 33 homes obtaining building consent annually, amounting to an estimated 168 residences over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been documented. With an average of 3.4 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which generally exerts upward pressure on values and intensifies rivalry among purchasers, while new residences are built with a mean value of $461,000, showing developers are prioritizing the higher-end sector with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $819,000 have been logged this financial year, showing minimal non-residential building activity. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Fletcher registers approximately three-quarters of the residential construction volume per capita, placing in the 13th percentile of examined areas nationwide, which leaves purchasers with comparatively limited selections and sustains demand for established homes. New residential builds consist of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% medium and high-density options, showing an increasing availability of medium-density formats that provide diverse choices across budget levels, ranging from conventional family properties to more economical compact options. This represents a significant departure from the current housing stock (which is 92.0% houses), indicating a dwindling volume of developable land alongside evolving resident preferences and a demand for more varied, budget-friendly accommodation. With roughly 1256 people per dwelling approval, Fletcher represents a highly mature market. Demographic projections indicate Fletcher is on track to add 3,742 residents by 2041 (relative to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch). At the current pace of construction, the supply of homes may struggle to keep up with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and sustaining upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Fletcher (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fletcher (NSW), worth an estimated $25 million. A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.13 billion. 12 are already under construction and 12 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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Few elements can affect local property performance as much as changes in neighborhood infrastructure, major developments and planning guidelines. A total of 11 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Widening and Upgrade of Minmi Road, Fletcher Village, the Residential Flat Building on John T Bell Drive and Matfen Close in Maryland, and Fletcher Green Estate, with the list below highlighting those likely to be of greatest significance.
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Fletcher Village
Fletcher Village is a neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a Coles supermarket and Liquorland, supported by 16 specialty retailers. Spanning 4,935 square metres with 217 car spaces, it provides everyday shopping amenities to the local community and operates as a carbon neutral property using renewable energy for base building services.
Widening and Upgrade of Minmi Road
Widening of Minmi Road to provide two lanes in each direction from Summerhill Road to Maryland Drive, including improved cycling and pedestrian connections, right turn lanes, and traffic flow enhancements to reduce congestion in the western corridor. The project is part of the Western Corridor Road Upgrades, with construction underway since March 2025.
Terra Townhouses
A state-of-the-art architecturally designed community featuring 20 three-bedroom townhouses set within the award-winning Sanctuary Estate in Fletcher.
505 Minmi Road Fletcher Residential Development
Approved rezoning to amend Newcastle LEP 2012 for low-density residential development on 3.63 ha rezoned to R2 Low Density Residential, facilitating approximately 39 dwellings, with 22.7 ha for C2 Environmental Conservation to balance development and biodiversity outcomes.
Materials Recovery Facility at Summerhill Waste Management Centre
City of Newcastle (CN) is proposing to develop a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Summerhill Waste Management Centre in Wallsend to process up to 85,000 tonnes of co-mingled recyclables per year. The facility will sort household yellow-lid bin recyclables and commercial sector waste into paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, steel and aluminium for remanufacturing. A $56.7 million contract awarded to iQRenew in May 2023 was rescinded in December 2023 due to outstanding commercial, technical and contractual issues, with separate earthworks tenders coming in approximately $10 million above estimates.CN is also investigating a separate lower-cost Inert MRF for construction and demolition waste streams. A development application for the recyclables MRF remains under assessment by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel. Recyclables from Newcastle residents are currently transported to iQRenew's Central Coast processing facility in the interim.
Fletcher Green Estate
Masterplanned residential estate by Winten comprising approximately 3,000 residential lots delivered across multiple stages. Registered land in Stages 1 and 2 is now selling, with ongoing subdivision construction and home building underway. The estate provides a range of lot sizes, extensive green space and convenient access to Newcastle, the Hunter Expressway and surrounding community facilities.
Residential Flat Building - John T Bell Drive and Matfen Close, Maryland
Demolition of 4 dwellings and construction of a residential flat building containing 16 dwellings, comprising 6 x 1-bedroom and 10 x 2-bedroom units, parking for 8 vehicles, associated site works, landscaping, and consolidation of 4 lots into a single lot.
Woodford Street, Minmi - Road Infrastructure Improvements
This project will deliver 125 metres of new infrastructure along the eastern side of Minmi Road (north from No. 31) and will provide essential infrastructure that will benefit pedestrians, cyclists, and future users of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail. The works include new kerb and gutter, a parking lane, and an off-road shared pedestrian path.
4,602 residents of Fletcher (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,755. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 78.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,163, about 75% 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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Fletcher possesses a highly qualified workforce, with substantial representation in essential services fields, and an unemployment rate of just 3.2% according to AreaSearch collations of statistical boundary data. As of March 2026, 4,602 residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 0.9% lower than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, while workforce participation sits far above the benchmark (78.1% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Census data indicates that a notable 25.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. Resident employment is primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The locality exhibits a specific concentration in health care & social assistance, where the employment proportion is 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, accounting for 0.3% compared to the regional figure of 5.3%. This mostly residential community seems to present few local employment openings, as shown by the comparison of Census working individuals to resident counts. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional boundaries, over the 12 months leading to March 2026, the size of the workforce contracted by 1.8% alongside a 3.0% drop in employment, resulting in a rise of 1.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and the workforce contract by 0.4%, with an increase of 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia can provide extra context on potential future demands within Fletcher. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been compared to the local work profile to calculate growth paths. While national jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across sectors. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to the job composition of Fletcher suggests local employment should expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fletcher (NSW) is $2,545 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,019 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,892 a year against an average of $72,978. 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 most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Fletcher have a median income of $61,892, with a mean of $72,978. This is higher than the national average, and compares to a median of $52,390 and a mean of $65,215 in Regional NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary valuations would be roughly $68,279 (median) and $80,509 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data shows that household, family and individual earnings all rank high in Fletcher, placing between the 80th and 91st percentiles nationwide.
Income breakdown reveals that the largest category is the 39.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,242 residents), matching the metropolitan region where 29.9% are in this range. The high proportion of top earners (38.1% above $3,000/week) shows substantial financial strength throughout this suburb. High housing expenses take up 16.5% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable funds at the 90th percentile, and the area's SEIFA socio-economic ranking puts it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fletcher (NSW) had 2,429 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $510 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,217 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Fletcher at the time of the most recent Census consisted of 91.8% houses and 8.2% alternative structures (semi-detached properties, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative structures. Meanwhile, outright home ownership in Fletcher was lower than the Regional NSW level at 17.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (54.1%) or occupied by tenants (28.2%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the locality was considerably higher than the Regional NSW average at $2,217, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $510, compared to Regional NSW levels of $1,733 and $330.
Nationwide, mortgage payments in Fletcher are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fletcher (NSW) counted 2,429 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 8% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority at 87.5% of all households, consisting of 54.9% couples with offspring, 21.5% couples without offspring, and 10.2% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.5%, with single person households representing 8.4% and group households making up 3.9% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.2 people is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Fletcher (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 20.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 23.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 850 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 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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The educational profile of this locality is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates (31.3% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 region level (26.1%), showing how much the community values higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical qualifications are also common, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, which include advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (23.5%). Enrolment rates are particularly high, with 37.5% of the population presently engaged in formal study.
This comprises 14.3% attending primary school, 9.8% in secondary education, and 6.4% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fletcher (NSW) reaches 30 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 800 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit networks shows 30 active transport stops operating within Fletcher, consisting of a mix of bus options. These stops are serviced by 42 individual routes, which combine to offer 803 weekly passenger trips. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with residents typically located 254 meters from the closest transport option. Being a primarily residential locality, most workers commute out of the suburb, and the car remains the primary mode of travel at 97%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. A high 25.3% of workers perform their duties from home (according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic circumstances).
Transit service frequency averages 114 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 26 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.7% of residents in Fletcher (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Medical statistics show generally favorable results for Fletcher residents, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and medical conditions showing patterns that correspond closely with national benchmarks, showing that the occurrence of widespread health issues is low within the general community, though higher than national averages among older, vulnerable groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at roughly 56% of the population (~4,566 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW. The most prevalent medical concerns in the locality were identified as mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.7 and 8.5% of the population, respectively, while 74.7% reported being free of any chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The cohort under 65 years of age shows better health trends than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 7.7% of the population (630 people), which is lower than the 23.4% seen in Regional NSW. Health trends among older residents present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Fletcher (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 76.2% of residents, with 22.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.4%) and English (25.9%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Fletcher shows greater cultural diversity than the vast majority of real estate markets, with 23.8% of the population born outside Australia and 22.9% speaking a non-English language at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 51.0% of the local population. However, the most pronounced disproportion is in Islam, which accounts for 5.0% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. In terms of parentage (parents' country of birth), the top three ancestries represented in Fletcher are Australian, accounting for 27.4% of the population, English, representing 25.9% of the population, and Other, making up 10.0% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 4.8%.
There are also significant differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds: Indian is highly represented at 5.6% of Fletcher (versus 0.6% regionally), Korean at 0.8% (versus 0.1% regionally) and Macedonian at 0.6% (versus 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fletcher (NSW) is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 29.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 32 years in Fletcher is notably lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and also substantially below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Fletcher has a higher concentration of people aged 35 - 44 (19.3%) but fewer residents aged 65 - 74 (4.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 13.5% to 14.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has shrunk from 19.0% to 17.4%. By 2041, Fletcher is projected to experience significant shifts in its age structure.
Leading these changes, the 35 to 44 cohort is expected to grow by 51% (811 people), rising to 2,392 from 1,580.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fletcher (NSW)
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 2 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,014 at the 2021 Census → 8,188 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 (SAL11536). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.