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Forrest (ACT) has an estimated 2,012 residents, up from 1,827 at the 2021 Census — a change of 185 people, or 10.1%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 1,156 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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Based on demographic assessments from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with location validations conducted by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Forrest (ACT) has a resident count of approximately 2,012 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 185 individuals (10.1%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,827 residents. This projection is calculated from the estimated resident population of 2,012, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the ABS ERP dataset published in June 2025 alongside 12 newly verified addresses since the Census date. The suburb of Forrest (ACT) currently features a population density of 1,156 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across regions monitored by AreaSearch.
The 10.1% population expansion in the suburb of Forrest (ACT) since the 2021 census outpaced the state (8.3%) as well as the broader SA4 region, placing it among the fastest-growing locations locally. Net migration from overseas was the primary source of population gains, representing roughly 84.0% of the growth, though natural increases and interstate movements also contributed positively. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch. For any SA2 regions without these figures, or for periods past 2032, population projections by age group from the ACT Government (also using a 2022 baseline) are substituted. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Forrest (ACT) is expected to experience population growth that exceeds the national median for statistical regions, with an projected increase of 258 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a 12.8% expansion over the 16 years.
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41 new dwellings have been approved in Forrest (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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 building approvals from the ABS, mapped from statistical divisions, Forrest registers an annual average of about 8 new residential approvals. This includes an estimated 41 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25) and 3 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. An average of 3.5 new residents moved to the suburb for each house built during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating that local demand is running well ahead of new supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and intensifies buyer competition.
The average value of approved new dwellings stands at $946,000, which indicates that developers are concentrating on higher-end builds for the luxury market. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $21.1 million have been recorded during this financial year, indicating steady non-residential development. In comparison to the wider Australian Capital Territory, residential development in Forrest is significantly lower, falling 52.0% below the per-capita average for the territory. A low volume of new construction typically helps protect and elevate the values of existing properties. Dwellings built recently are divided between detached houses, which make up 44.0% of the projects, and townhouses or apartments, which represent 56.0%. This leaning toward higher-density options offers more reachable price points and accommodates downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. With approximately 284 people for each approved dwelling, Forrest is demonstrating a changing market profile. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Forrest is anticipated to gain 258 residents by 2041. While construction projects are moving at a reasonable rate relative to this anticipated growth, incoming residents may face heightened competition as the local population climbs.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 39 current infrastructure and development projects close to Forrest (ACT), worth an estimated $8.46 billion. 13 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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 choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 projects expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Yarra Rossa, the Kingston Arts Precinct, and Light Rail Stage 2B: Commonwealth Park to Woden, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade
ACT Government project delivering a new multi-purpose community centre and upgrades to Griffith Oval, including a new pavilion, upgraded play spaces, and improved amenities. The facility serves residents of both Griffith and Narrabundah in Canberra's inner south.
National Security Office Precinct (York Park)
A multi-agency office precinct at York Park in Barton designed to accommodate approximately 5,000 workers from national security and Commonwealth agencies, including the Office of National Intelligence and DFAT. The project includes high-security office spaces, retail, and hospitality amenities. As of May 2026, the adjacent John Gorton Campus Car Park is fully operational with ongoing facade work, while main construction for the office precinct is progressing following the permanent site closure in early 2025.
Kingston Arts Precinct
A $146 million redevelopment of Section 49 in Kingston to create a premier visual arts and culture destination. The project involves the adaptive reuse of the historic Fitters Workshop, Powerhouse, and Former Transport Depot to house major arts organisations like Canberra Glassworks and Megalo Print Studio. It includes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art space, artist studios, and a 346-space carpark. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2027.
Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1)
A new 2,000-seat lyric theatre being constructed on Vernon Circle adjacent to The Playhouse as Stage 1 of the broader Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. Designed by Cox Architecture with Yerrabingin, Charcoalblue and Arcadia Landscape Architecture, the venue will enable Canberra to host large-scale musicals, ballet, opera and international productions for the first time. The auditorium features 1,000-seat stalls, a 500-seat circle and a 500-seat balcony with state-of-the-art acoustics. A $317 million contract was signed in December 2025 with Multiplex as builder; main construction commenced January 2026 with completion targeted for 2028.Refurbishment of the existing Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and Courtyard Studio will follow in subsequent stages.
Cromwell Office Building Development
Development of a 19,800 sqm, six-level office building in Barton for a Commonwealth Government entity. The facility is designed to achieve a 6.0-star NABERS Energy and 6.0-star Greenstar rating, and will be 100% occupied under a 15-year lease with a 5-year extension option. An $85 million A-grade commercial building in Canberra's Barton precinct with 18,000sq m area and 225 parking spaces.
ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park)
A 1.7km extension of Canberras light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park. The project features three new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South, and Commonwealth Park, along with a new light rail bridge over Parkes Way. The system utilizes wire-free technology with on-board energy storage and incorporates green track sections featuring turf and succulent species to reduce noise and glare. As of April 2026, track laying is advancing on London Circuit and structural work on the Parkes Way bridge is nearing completion, with the line expected to be open for passengers in 2028.
Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba)
Ongoing precinct renewal of Narrabundah's established local village centre, guided by the ACT Inner South District Strategy adopted under the Planning Act 2023. The strategy directs a mix of housing types, improved public realm, active travel connections, and community facility retention around the Iluka Street and Boolimba Crescent local shops. The centre serves as a key neighbourhood hub for Narrabundah's inner-south community, with incremental infill and public domain improvements anticipated through to 2038 and beyond.
City Hill Mixed-Use Precinct
A transformative urban renewal project south-west of City Hill comprising six distinct buildings. The precinct includes 502 residential dwellings (76 affordable), a striking 5-star hybrid timber hotel, an A-grade commercial office building (One City Hill), and an activated ground floor retail hub with cafes and a supermarket. At its heart is a large urban park designed to integrate with the future Canberra light rail expansion and the city's civic fabric.
1,236 residents of Forrest (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 1,244. Unemployment sits at 0.7%, with participation at 67.6%. 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 3,955, about 197% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 0.7%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's compiled regional statistics. In March 2026, 1,236 local residents were employed. The unemployment rate sits 3.3% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly lower than typical levels, at 67.6% compared to 70.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Census data shows that a moderate 19.3% of the workforce worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The principal sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. There is a particularly high concentration of professional & technical workers, with employment levels in this sector reaching 1.4 times the territory average. Conversely, the accommodation & food sector is underrepresented, employing only 2.7% of the local workforce compared to 6.5% across the Australian Capital Territory. With 2.5 jobs available locally for every resident at the time of the Census, the suburb acts as an employment hub, drawing in workers from neighboring suburbs. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the surrounding region, employment levels rose by 0.9% and the labour force grew by 1.0% in the year leading to March 2026, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment expand by 0.3% and the labour force grow by 1.1%, resulting in a rise of 0.7 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on expected local employment trends. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although growth rates differ by industry. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce indicates that employment could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Forrest (ACT) is $3,363 a week (about $175,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,816 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $98,598 a year against an average of $160,235. The average runs 63% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Forrest recorded a median taxpayer income of $98,598 and an average income of $160,235. These figures place the suburb in the top national percentile, compared to a median income of $72,206 and an average of $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at roughly $108,892 for the median and $176,964 for the average as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb are exceptionally high, ranking between the 99th and 99th percentiles nationwide. The largest income bracket contains 42.0% of residents (845 individuals) who earn in the $4000+ range, which contrasts with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the most common at 34.3%. High affluence is evident, with 54.2% of individuals earning more than $3,000 per week, which helps support high-end retail and local services. Residents retain 89.4% of their income after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary spending power, and the suburb ranks in the 10th decile on the SEIFA index.
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Forrest (ACT) had 786 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 47% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $570 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,520 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.3%. 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 housing stock in Forrest at the time of the latest Census consisted of 36.5% detached houses and 63.5% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in the suburb were higher than the territory average, at 38.2%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.3% and rental properties made up 30.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,520 was considerably higher than the Australian Capital Territory median of $2,080, and the median weekly rent was $570, compared to the territory median of $450.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forrest (ACT) counted 786 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 866 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 67.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 23.7%, couples without children at 37.0%, and single parent families at 4.9%. Non-family households represent 32.8% of the total, with single person households accounting for 29.2% and group houses making up 4.3%. The median household size is 2.2 individuals, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.6% of adults in Forrest (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 32.1% with a bachelor degree and 25.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 6.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 476 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,138 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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Education statistics in Forrest are significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 64.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of degrees prepares the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 32.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 25.3% and graduate diplomas at 7.2%. Vocational qualifications account for 14.4% of educational attainment among residents aged 15+, which is split between advanced diplomas at 7.9% and certificate level qualifications at 6.5%.
Participation in education is high, with 25.0% of the population enrolled in formal studies. This includes 8.6% studying at a tertiary level, 7.4% in high school, and 6.2% attending primary school.
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Public transport in Forrest (ACT) reaches 13 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options in Forrest include 13 active transit stops serviced by bus networks. These stops accommodate 36 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,679 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 301 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is primarily a residential suburb, most working residents travel out of the area to work. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 70%, followed by walking at 18% and cycling at 4%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home.
Approximately 19.3% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions. Transit routes average 382 trips daily, which equates to roughly 206 weekly services for each transport stop.
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68.9% of residents in Forrest (ACT) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 90.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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 indicators in Forrest are strong, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, showing a low incidence of common health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 90% of the total population (1,820 people) holding coverage, compared to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic conditions reported by residents are arthritis and asthma, each affecting 7.8% and 7.8% of the population, while 68.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under the age of 65 generally show strong health outcomes. The suburb has 27.2% of residents aged 65 and over (547 people), which is higher than the 14.3% average for the Australian Capital Territory. Health profiles among seniors are favorable, with national health rankings matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Forrest (ACT) residents were born overseas and 20.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (20.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Forrest shows higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.9% of the population born outside of Australia and 20.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 49.0% of the population. Judaism shows a notable overrepresentation, making up 0.8% of local residents compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Looking at parent countries of birth, the top three ancestries represented in Forrest are English at 23.7%, Australian at 20.2%, and Irish at 10.5%. There are also differences in other groups: Polish ancestry is represented at 1.4% (compared to 0.8% regionally), French at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Scottish at 9.6% (compared to 7.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forrest (ACT) is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 27.3% 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 47 years in Forrest is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and the national average of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age range (16.3%) and a lower proportion in the 35 - 44 bracket (9.1%). The proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 is also higher than the national average of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 8.1% to 10.6% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group has increased from 14.7% to 16.3%.
Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.4% to 11.5% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 8.9% to 6.4%. Demographic projections to 2041 suggest changes to the age profile of Forrest. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to grow by 42% (116 people), increasing from 277 to 394. The combined cohorts aged 65 and older are expected to account for 68% of total population growth, showing an aging profile. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forrest (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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,827 at the 2021 Census → 2,012 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 (SAL80057). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.