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The median house price in Freshwater (NSW) is $4.00m, with units at $1.20m. House values have moved 1.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Freshwater (NSW) has an estimated 9,609 residents, up from 9,186 at the 2021 Census — a change of 423 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 5,587 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 Freshwater (NSW) is estimated to house approximately 9,609 residents, drawing from ABS regional population figures alongside post-Census address validation by AreaSearch. This represents an addition of 423 people (4.6%) over the 9,186 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated total is established from an Estimated Resident Population of 9,604 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 4 newly validated addresses since the Census. Population density currently reaches 5,586 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper 10% across all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting substantial demand for local land.
The 4.6% expansion observed since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (3.7%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing the suburb of Freshwater (NSW) as a local growth standout. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 65.0% of recent population additions. In developing regional trajectories, AreaSearch utilizes 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections with a 2022 baseline, supplemented where needed by 2022 NSW State Government SA2-level data anchored to 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are extended across all territories. Future demographic modeling indicates that the suburb of Freshwater (NSW) will track in the lower quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch. Over the 16 years running to 2041, aggregated SA2 projections indicate a net gain of 122 persons, representing an overall increase of 1.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
49 new dwellings have been approved in Freshwater (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, derived from statistical area apportionments, shows that Freshwater has averaged approximately 9 residential approvals annually, accumulating roughly 49 new dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, 10 dwelling permits have been granted. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the locality absorbed an average of 4.7 incoming residents per completed dwelling each year, demonstrating that residential supply continues to trail population demand and placing upward pressure on home prices amidst heightened buyer competition. New residences carry an average construction value of $1,229,000, underscoring a developer preference for high-end, premium housing products.
In addition, commercial planning approvals have reached $47.6 million during this financial year, pointing to strong capital deployment into local commercial assets. Residential development in Freshwater remains subdued compared to Greater Sydney, tracking 61.0% below the wider metropolitan rate per resident. This constrained delivery of new housing stock generally underpins strong demand and price appreciation for established homes. Construction volumes also sit below national benchmarks, reflecting the built-out nature of the locality and existing urban planning controls. Recent residential approvals are heavily skewed toward detached houses at 89.0%, with medium and high-density formats accounting for 11.0%, thereby preserving traditional neighbourhood streetscapes and offering spacious family-oriented options. Notably, the proportion of standalone houses being consented exceeds their representation in the existing housing stock (42.0% at Census), indicating sustained appetite for detached living despite broader urban consolidation. With approximately 958 residents per approved dwelling, Freshwater presents the development characteristics of an established urban environment. Looking forward, the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that Freshwater is projected to gain 117 residents up to 2041. Under prevailing residential development rates, planned home building is positioned to comfortably accommodate incoming demand, supporting favourable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population increases above baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Freshwater (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Freshwater (NSW), worth an estimated $31 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.4 billion. 19 are already under construction and 16 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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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and infrastructure investments play a defining role in shaping local urban outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 key infrastructure projects anticipated to influence the suburb. Among the most prominent initiatives are the Freshwater Beach Masterplan, The Alba, the Harbord Hotel Planning Proposal (37-Room Hotel Wing), and the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Expansion, with additional details provided below regarding the most impactful works.
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The Alba
A collection of eight super premium, three-bedroom single-level residences designed exclusively for over-60s, featuring lush landscaping, luxe features, private patios with outdoor kitchens, and basement parking with a central lift. Each residence includes a Tesla battery, EV charging, and 5 kW of solar.
Freshwater Beach Masterplan
A multi-stage revitalization of the Freshwater Beach coastal precinct. Following the 2026 completion of major playground upgrades and a timber lookout deck, current works focus on Stage 4a: the construction of a new standalone public amenities building. This facility includes family change rooms, accessible toilets, and outdoor showers to improve inclusivity and visitor experience at the southern end of the beach.
Harbord Hotel Planning Proposal (37-Room Hotel Wing)
Planning proposal (PP-2024-1593 / PEX2024/0005) to amend the Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2011 to permit hotel accommodation as an additional permitted use on the site. Northern Beaches Council did not support the proposal in March 2025, but the applicant's rezoning review was supported by the Sydney North Planning Panel, which recommended finalisation on 8 December 2025. The LEP amendment has since been finalised and gazetted as EPI-2026-357, published 8 July 2026. This clears the way for a future Development Application for a three-storey, 37-room hotel wing with a swimming pool, gym, and 72-space basement car park, integrated with the existing heritage-listed Harbord Hotel.As of late 2025 the Development Application was still being prepared and had not yet been lodged; it will be subject to a further public exhibition period once submitted.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Upgrade
Upgrade of the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus to support its transition from a Year 11-12 senior campus to a full Year 7-12 co-educational high school. Works include a new senior learning area with library, seminar rooms and shared learning space, an upgraded VET kitchen, two new wood workshops and workshop classrooms, a new fitness workshop, classroom and seminar room, five new senior classrooms, and new change rooms and amenities. Demolition of the old wood workshop is complete and site services trenching, piling and construction of the new building are underway.Years 7 and 8 are due to commence at the campus in 2027, with the full Year 7-12 rollout by 2028. Builder: Grindley Construction.
Two Tides, Manly
Five-storey, $100 million luxury residential and retail development featuring 24 premium apartments (15 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom, and 3 penthouses) above a ground-floor retail space. Designed by SJB Architects, the building draws inspiration from Manly's coastal character. Construction commenced in June 2025 by ULTRA Building Co, with completion expected in Q2 2027. It includes a central landscaped 'Tidal Garden' and features like basement parking.
Freshwater Mixed Use Development (48-50 Lawrence Street)
A mixed-use development comprising 11 luxury apartments and 2 retail spaces in the heart of Freshwater village, Sydney's northern beaches. The project is being constructed by Tenacon.
34-35 South Steyne (Whitewater)
Redevelopment of the former Whitewater Restaurant site into a four-storey boutique commercial and retail building. The project delivers three levels of premium beachfront commercial office suites above ground-floor retail and dining, featuring rooftop solar, EV charging, and end-of-trip facilities. Designed by SJB, the development revitalizes a prominent beachfront corner in Manly.
Lawrence Street Shoptop Housing
Four-storey shoptop development with 30 apartments and 1379sqm of retail space in Freshwater. Includes public plaza and rooftop communal area.
5,903 residents of Freshwater (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,080. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 76.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,644, about 90% 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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Freshwater maintains an exceptionally qualified labour pool, distinguished by strong participation in the technology sector, a low unemployment rate of 2.9%, and resilient job conditions over the preceding twelve months according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 5,903. The local jobless rate sits 1.2% lower than the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, while local workforce engagement remains elevated at 76.1% compared to the regional benchmark of 68.9%. In Census returns, 55.3% of workers reported working from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions at the time.
The primary employment sectors among local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and construction. Professional & technical industries demonstrate an especially strong presence locally, capturing an employment share 1.5 times that of Greater Sydney. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.8% of the local workforce, trailing the metropolitan proportion of 14.1%. Although commercial employment exists locally, comparing resident worker totals to local positions indicates that substantial numbers travel outside the area for employment. Based on AreaSearch aggregations of ABS and SALM data from broader statistical regions, the year to March 2026 saw employment levels remain entirely unchanged with no net percentage growth, alongside a 0.9% rise in the labour force, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.9 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9% and labour force gains of 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce trends in Freshwater. Spanning five-year and ten-year horizons, these figures were aligned with the local industry distribution. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variance across individual sectors. Weighting these projections against Freshwater's specific industry composition indicates local employment growth potential of 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (provided purely as an illustrative weighting exercise without incorporating local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Freshwater (NSW) is $2,726 a week (about $142,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,355 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,509 a year against an average of $133,268. The average runs 79% 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, Freshwater records a median taxpayer income of $74,509 and an average of $133,268. These figures place the suburb well above national standards and outpace Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index rise recorded since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $82,198 for median earnings and $147,021 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 94th and 96th percentiles across Australia.
Income profiling shows that the highest bracket of $4000+ per week includes 32.0% of local earners (3,074 people), differing from Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. Furthermore, 46.4% receive weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, underscoring substantial household affluence. Residential accommodation costs account for 17.1% of earnings, yet strong remuneration leaves disposable income at the 93rd percentile and positions the suburb within the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Freshwater (NSW) had 3,577 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 42% detached houses and 53% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,055 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the residential landscape in Freshwater consisted of 41.8% standalone houses and 58.2% alternative housing types including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Greater Sydney's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stood at 28.4%, aligning closely with the Sydney metro level, while the remaining homes were held under a mortgage (34.2%) or tenanted (37.4%). Typical mortgage payments reached $3,055 per month, substantially exceeding the metropolitan median of $2,427. Median rents were recorded at $600 per week, higher than the $470 typical across Sydney metro.
Across the country, Freshwater's mortgage costs sit well above the national median of $1,863, while weekly rental payments noticeably exceed the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Freshwater (NSW) counted 3,577 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 69.8%, comprising couples with children at 32.8%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single parent households at 8.0%. Non-family dwellings make up 30.2% of the local total, with single-person residences accounting for 24.9% and group arrangements representing 5.2%. The typical household size is 2.5 persons, sitting slightly under the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.6% of adults in Freshwater (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 34.1% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 15.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,068 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,135 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Freshwater substantially exceeds state and national averages, with 48.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile underpins strong capability in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tier at 34.1%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Technical and trade credentials are also well represented, with 28.1% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational awards, consisting of 12.2% with advanced diplomas and 15.9% holding certificate qualifications. Active participation in study is strong, with 28.1% of local residents undertaking formal education.
Within this group, primary schooling accounts for 9.1%, secondary education represents 7.6%, and 5.0% are engaged in higher tertiary coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Freshwater (NSW) reaches 69 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 infrastructure within Freshwater encompasses 69 dedicated stops providing local bus connections. A network of 26 separate routes services these locations, delivering 1,987 transit trips each week. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 104 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most travel involves outward commuting, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 81% of journeys, alongside 6% via bus and 6% by foot. Households maintain an average of 1.2 vehicles. A significant 55.3% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 283 daily journeys across the entire network, translating to approximately 28 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.2% of residents in Freshwater (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 2.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 79.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Health metrics across Freshwater show strong performance based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality, with low incidences of long-term medical conditions across all age cohorts. Private health insurance membership is remarkably broad, covering roughly 79% of all residents (7,625 people), notably higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis constitute the most prevalent long-term conditions within the suburb, affecting 6.0 and 5.4% of the population respectively. In contrast, 79.2% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.0% of the population (1,345 people), below the metropolitan benchmark of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate robust health outcomes, maintaining high national rankings consistent with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.4% of Freshwater (NSW) residents were born overseas and 12.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Freshwater demonstrates higher cultural diversity than most Australian local areas, with 12.8% of inhabitants speaking a non-English language at home and 30.4% having been born abroad. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 45.0% of the local population. Judaism represents the most prominent religious divergence from broader benchmarks, comprising 0.1% of residents in comparison to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Freshwater are English at 30.7% (compared to the regional figure of 19.0%), Australian at 23.3% (against 17.8% regionally), and Irish at 9.8%.
Other ancestral groups show distinct local concentrations, including French background at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.4%), and Spanish at 0.8% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Freshwater (NSW) is 37. 28.4% 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 age distribution in Freshwater aligns closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum divergence of 2.1 percentage points across cohorts. AreaSearch estimates a median age of 37 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census figure for the suburb and the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. The most visible demographic shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 65+, who increased from 12.5% to approximately 14.0% of the population. Projections to 2041 indicate this senior cohort will account for the majority of population growth, adding 600 individuals (45%) to reach 1,945 residents, while numbers of children, young adults, and young-to-middle aged adults are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Freshwater (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 headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,186 at the 2021 Census → 9,609 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 (SAL11572). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.