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Flynn (ACT) has an estimated 3,712 residents, up from 3,671 at the 2021 Census — a change of 41 people, or 1.1%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 85% of areas nationally. That puts 1,768 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 evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and address registries confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Flynn (ACT) has a residency count calculated at approximately 3,712 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 41 residents (1.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,671 individuals. This adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 3,710, projected by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside 13 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population scale translates to a density of 1,767 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across nationwide sectors monitored by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of local population expansion was net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 51.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 demographic projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for the years after 2032, growth rates by age group from the ACT Government's SA2 projections (2022 base) are implemented. Looking at long-term demographic paths for the suburb of Flynn (ACT), forecasts indicate a downward trajectory, with the overall population projected to contract by 446 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within particular age cohorts, led by the cohort of 85 and over, which is expected to grow by 22 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
32 new dwellings have been approved in Flynn (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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's evaluation of ABS residential building approvals distributed from broader statistical locations, the suburb of Flynn (ACT) has averaged approximately 6 dwelling permits annually, accumulating to an estimated 32 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been documented. Because an average of 4.9 people moved to the neighborhood for every completed home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand remains well ahead of new completions, a dynamic that commonly accelerates price growth and heightens buyer rivalry, with new residential projects built at an average cost of $265,000.
Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Flynn (ACT) exhibits significantly reduced construction volumes (69.0% below the territory average per capita). This constrained pipeline of new additions typically helps sustain demand and prices for pre-existing properties, despite a recent uptick in building activity. This construction volume is also below the nationwide average, reflecting the established nature of the locality and suggesting potential regulatory or spatial limitations. Recent building approvals consist of 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This balanced focus on higher-density projects introduces more budget-friendly entry options and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 96.0%), pointing to a scarcity of greenfield sites while meeting evolving lifestyle choices and budget constraints. The suburb of Flynn (ACT) has approximately 336 people for every residential approval, pointing to a low-density development landscape. Given that demographic projections point to stable or shrinking population numbers, the suburb of Flynn (ACT) is likely to experience easing housing demand pressures, which should prove advantageous for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Flynn (ACT)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Flynn (ACT), worth an estimated $4.5 billion. A further 5 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11 billion. 5 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments can significantly shape an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified a total of 1 project expected to influence this locality. The main developments of relevance include the Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara, Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+), the Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment, and the Macnamara Residential Estate, with details provided on those most likely to impact the neighborhood.
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Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara
Ginninderry is a cross-border masterplanned community in West Belconnen delivered by the ACT Government and Riverview Group joint venture. Planned to accommodate 30,000 residents across approximately 11,500 dwellings over a 37-year period, the project spans the ACT and NSW border. The first suburb, Strathnairn, is substantially developed with over 2,700 residents as of early 2025. The second suburb, Macnamara, is actively under development with approximately 300-400 lots released annually. Key recent milestones include the opening of Strathnairn School (programmed for the 2026 school year), multi-unit site releases in Strathnairn Village adjacent to the future retail centre, and ongoing single residential lot releases.The community is forecast to reach approximately 5,000 residents by 2028. The project incorporates a 6 Star Green Star sustainability rating, conservation corridor management along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek, and the SPARK employment program.
Macgregor Primary School Expansion & Modernisation
Major upgrade and expansion of Macgregor Primary School at Hirschfeld Crescent, Macgregor ACT, delivering new learning hubs, additional classrooms, and improved playground facilities. The project is driven by growing enrolments from adjacent new residential developments including The Valley Ponds and the broader Ginninderry estate. The ACT Education Directorate and Infrastructure Canberra are delivering the works, with completion targeted for 2026.
The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages
Final residential stages of the established Macgregor suburb in Belconnen, delivering over 400 new homes in The Valley Ponds precinct. The estate is adjacent to Ginninderra Creek and the future Ginninderry conservation corridor and pond network, offering a mix of block sizes with connections to open space and green corridors.
Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+)
Canberra's largest master-planned community spanning the ACT-NSW border in West Belconnen, delivering approximately 11,500 dwellings across four suburbs over 30-40 years on a 1,600-hectare site. Over 37% of land is set aside as a conservation corridor along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek. Two suburbs are underway: Strathnairn (909 occupied dwellings as of early 2025) and Macnamara (13 occupied, 11 under construction). A primary school opens 2026, and the first local shopping centre is targeted for 2027.Certified as a 6-Star Green Star Community.
Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of Kippax Fair shopping centre in West Belconnen, delivering a completely new mixed-use precinct across two stages. The project will triple retail floor space, adding a new full-line Coles and expanded Woolworths alongside the existing Aldi. Plans include approximately 180 new dwellings (including 24 affordable and public housing units) built as shop-top housing, 450 underground car parks, a 6,000sqm park, a community hub, skate park, and indoor and outdoor dining. The ACT Government finalised a direct land sale agreement with owners the Christodoulou family in August 2024, with a $12 million community infrastructure commitment.A development application was expected to be publicly notified by mid-2025.
Macnamara Residential Estate
Macnamara is the second residential suburb in the Ginninderry Joint Venture, a 6 Star Green Star community on the western edge of Belconnen. Delivered by Suburban Land Agency and Riverview Developments, the suburb will deliver approximately 1,800 homes on land bordering the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor, with views to the Brindabella Mountains. Multiple land stages are actively selling as of 2025-2026, with blocks from 540sqm priced from $615,000. A local retail centre is planned for 2027 (subject to approval) and Strathnairn Early Childhood and Education Centre is partially opening in 2026.
1,935 residents of Flynn (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 2,041. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 69.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,825, about 76% 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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The suburb of Flynn (ACT) features an educated labor pool with strong representation in key service sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 0.9% based on AreaSearch's compilation of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 1,935 working residents, representing an unemployment rate 1.1% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while the labor participation rate remains close to the territory level of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 13.1% of local workers operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lock-down periods should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for residents are public administration & safety, education & training, and construction. The local workforce displays a notable concentration in construction, with its employment share measuring 1.5 times the broader territory benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector has a smaller footprint, employing 8.6% of the workforce compared to 11.1% territory-wide. This mostly residential locality seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by the disparity between the Census working population count and the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographic areas, the recent 12-month window saw local jobs grow by 0.9% while the labor force expanded by 1.0%, which maintained a steady unemployment rate. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory experienced a job increase of 0.3% and labor force growth of 1.1%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase. The national job projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand for the suburb of Flynn (ACT). These forecasts, looking at five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although the nationwide employment volume is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across industries. Projecting these sectoral trends onto the current employment structure of the suburb of Flynn (ACT) suggests local employment could expand by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Flynn (ACT) is $2,728 a week (about $142,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,173 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,838 a year against an average of $77,813. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Flynn (ACT) registered a median income of $68,838 and an average income of $77,813. These figures are elevated on a national scale, comparing to a median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $76,025 for the median and $85,937 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, incomes for households, families, and individuals in the suburb of Flynn (ACT) rank in the upper tier nationally, placing between the 89th and 94th percentiles.
Income distribution metrics show that the largest cohort, comprising 31.4% of local taxpayers (1,165 residents), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling the wider territory where 34.3% are in the same band. Economic capacity is highlighted by the 45.2% of households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, which sustains high discretionary spending. Residents keep 88.2% of their income after meeting housing costs, showing strong purchasing capacity, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Flynn (ACT) had 1,214 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $481 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.3%. 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 composition of residential properties in the suburb of Flynn (ACT) at the time of the last Census consisted of 96.5% standalone houses and 3.5% other housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Flynn (ACT) was significantly higher than the territory average, standing at 34.9%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (49.6%) or rented (15.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was higher than the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $481, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Flynn (ACT) are notably above the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Flynn (ACT) counted 1,214 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 28% 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 make up the vast majority of households at 81.1%, consisting of couples with dependent children at 41.8%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parent households at 10.1%. The remaining 18.9% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 15.9% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.5% of adults in Flynn (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 22.5% with a bachelor degree and 10.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 19.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic credentials in the suburb of Flynn (ACT) sit below territory benchmarks, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 46.8% in the SA4 region. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and skill development. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational and technical training is well represented, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (19.8%). Engagement in learning is quite high, with 31.0% of the population currently enrolled in a course of study.
This includes 11.3% attending primary school, 8.1% in high school, and 5.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Flynn (ACT) reaches 20 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 4,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transit records indicate 20 active transport stops within the suburb of Flynn (ACT), consisting of bus services. These locations are connected to 64 distinct routes, delivering 4,435 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with typical residential distances to the nearest stop measuring 174 meters. Because the area is primarily residential, the vast majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary option at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per home, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively small 13.1% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 rules).
Transit service frequency averages 633 daily trips across the entire network, which translates to approximately 221 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.4% of residents in Flynn (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.9% 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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General health measurements point to lower outcomes in the suburb of Flynn (ACT), based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and the prevalence of long-term conditions. The occurrence of typical medical conditions among the wider population is relatively standard, though it runs higher than the national average for older age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering approximately 58% of the total population (~2,150 people), compared to 62.4% throughout the Australian Capital Territory. The most frequent health diagnoses in the area were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.6% and 8.4% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 67.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Residents of working age exhibit higher-than-average rates of long-term health issues. The suburb of Flynn (ACT) has 18.0% of its population aged 65 and over (668 people), which is higher than the 14.3% recorded in the Australian Capital Territory. Senior citizens encounter some health hurdles, though their national health ranking is higher than that of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Flynn (ACT) is largely Australian-born, at 79.6% of residents, with 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.3%) and Australian (25.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Flynn (ACT) shows higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 20.4% of the population born in another country and 13.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.1% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population, matching the 0.2% level across the Australian Capital Territory. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' place of birth), the three most common heritages in the suburb of Flynn (ACT) are English at 27.3%, Australian at 25.8%, and Irish at 10.0%.
There are also specific differences in other ancestries: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.6% in the region), Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Spanish at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Flynn (ACT) is 37. 25.4% 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 in the suburb of Flynn (ACT) is 37 years, which is slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 years but very close to the national average of 38 years. Children aged 5 - 14 are well represented at 14.6% of the population compared to the territory average, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are less common at 12.7%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 4.8% to 6.2% of the population, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 0.8% to 2.0%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.3% to 11.7%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 11.1% to 10.0%. Population projections for 2041 point to major demographic shifts in the suburb of Flynn (ACT). The 85+ age bracket is expected to increase, adding 13 people (19%) to go from 74 to 88. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of the total population growth, showing the aging trend of the area. In contrast, the 75 to 84 and 15 to 24 cohorts will experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Flynn (ACT)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,671 at the 2021 Census → 3,712 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 (SAL80055). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.