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The median house price in Flinders (NSW) is $1.09m, with units at $885k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Flinders (NSW) has an estimated 6,874 residents, down from 7,118 at the 2021 Census — a change of 244 people, or 3.4%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 2,976 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Flinders (NSW) has an estimated count of around 6,874 residents, drawn from AreaSearch analysis of ABS broader regional releases along with 21 validated new addresses recorded following the 2021 Census. This represents a contraction of 244 people (3.4%) compared to the 7,118 people documented in the 2021 Census, building on an ERP estimate of 6,812 people established after the June 2025 ABS figures. In terms of spatial concentration, this count generates a density ratio of 2,975 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the upper quartile across nationwide locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth contributor, accounting for roughly 47.0% of all population additions over recent timeframes, alongside positive contributions from natural growth and overseas migration. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 (with 2021 as the base year), with age-specific rates applied across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Going forward, the suburb of Flinders (NSW) is slated to experience major demographic growth within the top quartile of non-capital city regions, expanding by 2,254 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 projections, which constitutes an overall rise of 31.9% across the 16 years.
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84 new dwellings have been approved in Flinders (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Flinders has averaged approximately 16 residential permits annually, representing an estimated 84 homes during the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 4 approvals have been lodged. Given the local contraction in population, residential construction has kept pace with local requirements, fostering an equilibrium with ample options for purchasers, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $609,000, underscoring a strategic emphasis on higher-end builds by developers. Relative to Rest of NSW, local construction in Flinders is notably restrained, sitting 74.0% below regional average per person.
This limited flow of new builds generally underpins valuation and interest in existing stock. A similar deficit is evident against the national benchmark, reflecting the established footprint of the locality and pointing to possible planning restrictions. Recent residential approvals comprise 32.0% standalone homes and 68.0% medium and high-density housing. This heavy orientation toward denser formats creates accessible pricing for market entrants, downsizers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the prevailing housing landscape (where 74.0% are detached houses), highlighting reduced land availability alongside shifting lifestyle preferences for diverse dwellings. With roughly 3418 people per dwelling approval, the market exhibits considerable maturity. Demographic projections indicate that Flinders is on track to add 2,192 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Should the current pace of construction persist, the additions to housing may fall short of demographic expansion, which could heighten buyer demand and encourage stronger capital appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Flinders (NSW)
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AreaSearch tracks 45 current infrastructure and development projects close to Flinders (NSW), worth an estimated $5.21 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Local economic momentum is heavily influenced by major public works, regional planning, and infrastructure upgrades. In total, 6 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having significant local bearing. Prominent undertakings encompass the New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services, The Waterfront Shell Cove, the Shell Cove Sport and Recreation Facility, and the Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program, with core project specifics outlined below.
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The Waterfront Shell Cove
The Waterfront Shell Cove is a 2.1 billion AUD master-planned coastal community developed by Frasers Property Australia in partnership with Shellharbour City Council. The project features a 270-berth marina, a vibrant town centre, and approximately 3,250 homes. Significant milestones in 2026 include the ongoing construction of the Vela Apartments (completion late 2026) and the official ground-breaking of the Shellharbour Boathouse in April 2026, which will provide dry-stack storage and marine maintenance services upon its scheduled opening in July 2027.
New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services
A major health infrastructure project delivering a new multi-storey greenfield hospital at Dunmore. Key features include an expanded emergency department with a rooftop helipad, specialized elective surgery theatres, mental health inpatient units, and comprehensive outpatient services alongside regional network upgrades.
Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program
A state-first two-year pilot program designed to allow mobile tiny homes (moveable dwellings on trailers) to be used as rental accommodation on existing residential lots without a development application. The program aims to address local housing affordability by creating a faster planning pathway through a Local Approvals Policy and amendments to the Shellharbour LEP 2013. The pilot applies to Torrens Title lots with one existing dwelling, excluding flood-prone, bushfire-prone, or heritage-affected land. Following a NSW Government Gateway Determination in March 2026, the proposal underwent public exhibition from 9 April to 8 May 2026, with final submissions accepted until 22 May 2026.
The Links Hotel
Proposed hotel development on a 6,736 sqm parcel of Council-owned land (Lot 1 DP 1098888) beside The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove, around 300 metres from the new Shellharbour Hospital. Shellharbour City Council ran an Expressions of Interest process seeking an experienced hotel developer partner to design, build and operate the hotel. Concept plans prepared by Jackson Teece Architecture call for at least 140 rooms, a restaurant and bar, meeting and event spaces, a wellness and gym area, and dedicated parking.The project aims to address a local shortage of overnight accommodation, support tourism, business travel and visiting healthcare workers and patients, and create local jobs. EOI submissions closed in October 2025 and Council has not yet announced a selected developer as of mid-2026; the hotel remains targeted to open by the end of 2028.
Shellharbour Village Cultural Precinct
The Shellharbour Village Cultural Precinct is a proposal to redevelop the existing library and museum sites in Shellharbour Village into a regional creative hub. The concept includes a performing arts centre, convention spaces and a digital gallery. Shellharbour City Council's current Village project is a streetscape upgrade under the adopted 2014 Town Centre Plan, with Stage 2 community feedback under review as at 2026. No council project page or planning document for the cultural precinct was found, so its scope, value and timing remain unconfirmed as at October 2026.
Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan
The Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan establishes the overarching urban design and development framework across 14 precincts within the Shellharbour central business area. Formally incorporated into the Shellharbour Development Control Plan by Shellharbour City Council, the masterplan regulates building heights, active street frontages, and public realm improvements. It provides clear statutory guidance for major commercial, retail, and medium-to-high-density residential proposals.
Shell Cove Sportsfield
A new multi-purpose sportsfield for the growing Shell Cove community, located 300 metres from the Shellharbour Marina boat ramp. First identified in Council's 2005 Section 94 Development Contributions Plan, the facility will provide a full-size multi-use playing field with turf cricket wicket, sportsfield lighting, versatile amenities for men's and women's sport, accessible toilets and an on-site car park with approximately 86 spaces. It is allocated primarily for AFL and cricket, replacing the cricket function of Jock Brown Oval, while remaining flexible for other sporting codes.Detailed design is complete and Council has moved to direct contractor negotiations after rejecting all 12 tenders received for the works as over budget. Early works are expected to begin later in 2026, with main works completion targeted for late 2027 and the facility opening to the community in early 2028.
Vela Apartments
Luxury harbourfront apartments offering 2 and 3 bedroom residences with resort-style amenities including a 15m heated pool, gym, lounge, and landscaped gardens. Set on the edge of Shellharbour Marina within The Waterfront community, providing stunning harbour and ocean views and a coastal lifestyle.
3,561 residents of Flinders (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,720. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 68.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,172, 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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Flinders maintains a capable labour pool featuring solid representation across vital service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,561, with local joblessness tracking 0.2% above the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while labour force participation remained exceptionally elevated at 68.6% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census returns indicated that a moderate 25.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions apply. Key industries supporting local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction engagement is exceptionally pronounced, recording workforce representation at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share, engaging 0.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Because the suburb is primarily residential, on-site employment remains restricted as evidenced by the disparity between resident workers and local workplace counts from the Census. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM series reveals that in the 12 months to March 2026, local workforce participants shrank by 0.9% and employed persons fell by 1.4%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% decrease in employment and a 0.4% decline in the overall workforce, yielding a 0.5 percentage point rise. Broader demand trajectory can be gauged from Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26. Projected nationally at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry expansion rates vary considerably. When weighted against the local industrial makeup of Flinders, projected employment gains suggest a rise of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (a basic structural extrapolation intended for illustration without factoring in specific local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Flinders (NSW) is $2,103 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $822 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,491 a year against an average of $66,990. 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 figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Flinders taxpayers recorded a median income of $52,491 and an average income of $66,990. These metrics align closely with nationwide norms, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Applying Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% from financial year 2023 adjusts estimated benchmarks to approximately $57,908 (median) and $73,903 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household income reaches the 72nd percentile ($2,103 weekly), while individual income reaches the 53rd percentile. Income segmentation indicates 36.3% of residents (2,495 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring wider metropolitan patterns of 29.9%.
Accommodation expenses take up 16.7% of total earnings, yet solid income levels maintain disposable earnings at the 71st percentile, aligning the area with the 6th decile on the SEIFA income spectrum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Flinders (NSW) had 2,380 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. 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 latest Census, the housing makeup in Flinders consisted of 73.7% houses and 26.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures), compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership trailed the wider region at 29.3%, whereas mortgaged properties accounted for 46.1% and rental properties constituted 24.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood substantially higher than the regional benchmark at $2,167 compared to $1,733, while weekly rent reached $490 against $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, mortgage obligations in Flinders outpace the Australian median of $1,863, and local rents exceed the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Flinders (NSW) counted 2,380 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 16% 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 households at 82.8%, comprising couples with children at 43.1%, couples without children at 25.0%, and single parent families at 14.0%. The balance of 17.2% comprises non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 15.6% and group households making up 1.5%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.4 recorded for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Flinders (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 514 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,002 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 educational attainment in the locality sits at 17.8%, tracking well below the statewide rate of 32.2% across NSW. This creates specific avenues for skill-building programs. Among higher education degrees, bachelor degrees account for 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 42.7% of citizens aged 15+ possessing technical certifications, split between certificates at 30.9% and advanced diplomas at 11.8%. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 31.8% of the local population actively enrolled in an educational pathway. This cohort is distributed across primary education at 11.3%, secondary education at 9.1%, and tertiary education at 3.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Flinders (NSW) reaches 44 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 460 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Local public transit infrastructure in Flinders includes 44 active transport stops operating primarily as bus connections. Network coverage features 42 individual routes that supply a total of 461 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 158 meters to the closest transit point. Given its residential orientation, outward vehicle commuting dominates at 97%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages, while 25.0% of residents work from home based on 2021 Census returns under potential COVID-19 influences. Transit schedules deliver an average of 65 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.3% of residents in Flinders (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics for Flinders present an encouraging profile, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical conditions conforming generally to nationwide standards; common illnesses remain rare among the wider populace despite being more elevated in mature, vulnerable demographics, while private health insurance membership reaches around 53% of the total population (~3,672 people), marginally exceeding the average SA2 area. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health challenges in the locality, affecting 7.6% and 7.9% of inhabitants respectively, whereas 71.3% reported no medical conditions at all, outperforming the 63.3% figure across Regional NSW.
Favourable health indicators are particularly evident among those under 65. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 14.7% (1,010 people), which tracks lower than the 23.3% seen regionally. Senior cohorts face heightened health vulnerabilities, showing lower relative national standing than younger resident groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Flinders (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 83.7% of residents, with 16.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.2%) and Australian (25.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Flinders correspond closely with the surrounding regional profile, where 83.7% of inhabitants were born in Australia, 93.2% hold Australian citizenship, and 84.0% use solely English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 62.8% of local residents, compared to 55.9% throughout Regional NSW. Examining parental heritage, English ancestry constitutes the largest share at 26.2%, followed by Australian ancestry at 25.5% and Other at 7.6%. Specific overseas backgrounds demonstrate elevated concentrations compared to the broader region: Macedonian background accounts for 6.5% locally compared to 0.4% regionally, Spanish represents 1.5% versus 0.3%, and Serbian makes up 1.1% versus 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Flinders (NSW) is 36. 26.9% 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 profile of Flinders is comparatively younger than Regional NSW. August 2026 estimates show children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 36.1% of the population, compared to 29.3% in Regional NSW, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 14.7% against a regional level of 23.3%. This produces a median age of 36, matching the 2021 Census and remaining 7 years below the regional median of 43 observed at that time. Since the Census, the share of residents in retiree and elderly cohorts has risen from 12.6% to an estimated 14.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) will constitute the bulk of population gains, increasing by 664 residents (37%) to reach 2,479, while retiree and elderly cohorts will see the steepest relative growth, rising 54% to 1,553.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Flinders (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2024 2 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,118 at the 2021 Census → 6,874 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 (SAL11537). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.