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The median house price in Glebe (NSW) is $2.60m, with units at $1.08m. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Glebe (NSW) has an estimated 12,571 residents, up from 11,680 at the 2021 Census — a change of 891 people, or 7.6%. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 7,439 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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Following assessment of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly verified residential addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Glebe (NSW) has an estimated occupancy of approximately 12,571 residents as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 891 individuals (7.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,680 individuals. This shift is determined from a resident population count of 12,570, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP update (June 2025) plus 80 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This size of population results in a density ratio of 7,438 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting local land as a highly coveted asset.
The 7.6% growth rate of the suburb of Glebe (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 7.1%, positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth. Demographic expansion was mostly propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the total population growth over recent intervals. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes demographic projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Projected growth rates for specific age categories from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at future population patterns, growth is projected to align with the lower quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the suburb of Glebe (NSW) projected to add 579 residents by 2041 under combined SA2 forecasts, representing a total rise of 4.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Glebe (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building consent statistics distributed from regional data, Glebe has averaged approximately 8 residential development approvals annually, amounting to a projected 41 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 23 registered approvals. With an average of 6.3 new residents entering the locality annually for every completed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer rivalry, while newly constructed residences average a value of $1,105,000, indicating that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium projects.
Furthermore, $90.7 million in approvals for commercial construction have been logged in the current financial year, showing strong commercial momentum in the vicinity. In contrast to Greater Sydney, Glebe exhibits extremely subdued construction activity, falling 88.0% below the regional average per capita. This lack of new inventory generally bolsters demand and valuations for pre-existing properties. This construction rate is similarly suppressed when compared to national trends, pointing to a mature marketplace and potential planning bottlenecks. New residential construction consists of 20.0% standalone houses and 80.0% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses or apartments. This emphasis on high-density housing options offers more accessible purchase points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 8375 residents for each residential building approval, Glebe exhibits the hallmarks of a fully established market. Long-term forecasts indicate Glebe will experience an influx of 578 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Under ongoing building trends, the addition of new housing may fail to keep pace with population expansion, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting upward price movements.
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AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glebe (NSW), worth an estimated $32 billion. A further 117 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $197.9 billion. 37 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few elements impact local real estate performance as heavily as updates to regional infrastructure, key development projects, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified 35 active projects expected to influence the locality. Major undertakings include the Cowper Street Social Housing Development, Sydney Metro West - The Bays Station, Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe, and Bank Street Park (Blackwattle Bay), with the following breakdown showing those of greatest interest.
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Bank Street Park (Blackwattle Bay)
A new 1.1-hectare waterfront public park surrounding the southern pylons of the Anzac Bridge. The design includes a waterside promenade, playground, multipurpose court, outdoor fitness station, community amenities, cafe kiosk, dragon boat storage, cycle paths, and enhanced water access. Construction is underway by BESIX Watpac as part of the Blackwattle Bay renewal, uniquely targeting a 50% female workforce participation.
Sydney Metro West - The Bays Station
The Bays Station is a major underground hub on the 24km Sydney Metro West line, located between Glebe Island and the heritage White Bay Power Station. As of mid-2026, the project has moved into the station-building phase following the completion of major tunnelling. The station serves as the anchor for the Bays West precinct, an urban renewal initiative that was expanded in March 2026 to deliver up to 8,500 new homes, with a minimum 10 percent dedicated to affordable and essential worker housing.The precinct will include 4.16 hectares of public space and an innovation hub, with the metro line scheduled to open in 2032.
82 Wentworth Park Road, Glebe
Homes NSW is redeveloping an ageing 17-dwelling public housing complex at 82 Wentworth Park Road, Glebe, replacing it with 43 new energy-efficient, accessible apartments including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. The four-storey development features new lifts, landscaping and fencing, and is designed to complement the surrounding heritage streetscape. The project is 100% public housing owned and managed by the NSW Government.
Blackwattle Bay Precinct Development
A major urban renewal project transforming over 10 hectares of industrial waterfront into a mixed-use precinct. Following the opening of the new Sydney Fish Market in January 2026, Mirvac has been contracted to redevelop the former site. The precinct features approximately 1,400 new homes, 100,000 sqm of commercial and retail space, and over 3 hectares of public open space, including the 1.1ha Bank Street Park which is currently under construction. A key feature is the new 30m wide waterfront promenade completing the 15km Harbour Walk.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
New Sydney Fish Market
The New Sydney Fish Market is a world-class waterfront destination at Blackwattle Bay, featuring a striking wave-shaped timber roof designed by 3XN with BVN and Aspect Studios. The 30,000 sqm facility serves as the largest public market hall in the Southern Hemisphere, housing over 40 retail outlets, premium restaurants, bars, and the Sydney Seafood School. Key features include a continuous public foreshore promenade, sustainable rainwater harvesting, and transparent glass facades allowing public views of the wholesale auction floors.The project is an architectural landmark integrated into a 15km foreshore walk from Rozelle Bay to Woolloomooloo.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
6,861 residents of Glebe (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 7,424. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 64.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 characterized by high levels of education, with the technology sector showing notable concentration, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.6% and a 2.0% expansion in employment over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 6,861 employed local residents, while the unemployment rate exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1% by 3.5%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, and the participation rate is somewhat depressed at 64.8% relative to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 62.4% of working residents operated from their homes, although the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical services, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The community displays a distinct concentration in professional & technical services, with its share of employment reaching 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, building trades are underrepresented, accounting for just 3.9% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Although local employment is available nearby, a significant portion of the working population appears to travel outside the area for their jobs, based on comparison of Census worker counts to the local resident base. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics combined from broader regional zones, employment rose by 2.0% while the total labor force expanded by 1.1% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a decrease of 0.9 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same span, Greater Sydney recorded an employment expansion of 1.9% and a labor force increase of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. National occupational projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context regarding prospective labor demand in Glebe. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with local industry profiles to project hiring trends. Although overall Australian employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-level patterns onto the occupational structure of Glebe suggests local jobs will grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted projection for comparison and excludes local population growth forecasts).
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Median household income in Glebe (NSW) is $1,756 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,045 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,864 a year against an average of $83,320. The average runs 52% 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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The latest postcode-based ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that personal earnings in Glebe are exceptionally high by national standards, featuring a median of $54,864 and an average of $83,320. This compares to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $60,526 for median income and $91,919 for average income as of March 2026. According to the Census, individual weekly earnings place the area in the 82nd percentile nationally at $1,045, though total household incomes are more modest at the 50th percentile.
An analysis of income tiers shows the largest segment consists of 23.3% of residents (2,929 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is mirrored in the wider regional trend where 30.9% fall into this bracket. A significant presence of high-income earners (31.4% making over $3,000 weekly) points to strong financial capacity in Glebe. Home affordability challenges are pronounced, leaving residents with only 78.4% of their income, which ranks in the 44th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glebe (NSW) had 5,231 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 5% detached houses and 46% apartments. 16% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 39.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Glebe at the time of the latest Census consisted of 5.0% standalone houses and 95.0% multi-unit options like semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the Sydney metro average, standing at 20.1%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by residents with mortgages (16.3%) or tenants (63.6%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the area were significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at $3,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, Glebe's mortgage commitments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent payments are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glebe (NSW) counted 5,231 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,630 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 48.7% of all households, consisting of 13.3% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent households. The remaining 51.3% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 42.5% and group living situations accounting for 8.8% of the total. The typical household size of 2.0 residents is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.9% of adults in Glebe (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 33.4% with a bachelor degree and 19.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 9.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,409 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,091 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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Academic credentials in Glebe are notably higher than national and state averages, with 56.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational lead primes the suburb for knowledge-driven professional opportunities. Undergraduate degrees are the most common credential at 33.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (19.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Professional and trade-based credentials represent 18.1% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (9.3%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 30.5% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This includes 14.4% attending higher education programs, 5.4% in primary school, and 4.3% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glebe (NSW) reaches 72 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 9,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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 studies show 72 active stops within Glebe, offering a combination of ferry, light rail, and bus services. These stops support 28 separate routes, which combine to deliver 9,838 passenger journeys each week. Transport connectivity is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 147 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, most working residents travel out of the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary option at 46%, followed by walking at 18% and buses at 15%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.4 per household, which is below the metropolitan standard.
A significant 62.4% of residents worked from their homes, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Average daily service frequency stands at 1,405 journeys across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 136 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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68.7% of residents in Glebe (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Glebe displays positive health characteristics according to AreaSearch measurements of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older demographics, and private medical insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 60% of the resident population (7,519 people). The most prevalent health conditions reported in the locality were mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 11.3 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 68.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health statuses among residents of working age are generally average.
The suburb has 17.9% of its population aged 65 and over (2,250 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Health outcomes among older residents are notably positive, with national health rankings for seniors tracking higher than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.5% of Glebe (NSW) residents were born overseas and 26.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.2%) and Australian (16.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Glebe exhibits high levels of multiculturalism, with 26.5% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 38.5% born in overseas countries. Christianity is the primary religion in Glebe, representing 33.4% of the population. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of local residents, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding heritage and parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Glebe are English at 22.2% of the population, Australian at 16.6%, and Other at 12.5%. There are also distinct concentrations of other heritages: Spanish heritage is overrepresented at 0.9% of Glebe (compared to 0.6% across the region), Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glebe (NSW) is 38. 37.8% 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 38 years in Glebe is comparable to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glebe shows a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (21.8%) but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (5.9%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 13.4% to 16.0% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 4.9% to 6.2%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 11.9% to 10.6% and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.3% to 11.1%. By 2041, Glebe is projected to undergo significant demographic shifts. Leading these changes, the 75 to 84 cohort will increase by 46% (360 people), rising from 779 to 1,140. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 83% of the projected population increase. Conversely, contraction is projected for the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glebe (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 10 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 Aug 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 — 80 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,680 at the 2021 Census → 12,571 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 (SAL11645). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.