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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Goulburn is $690k, with units at $600k. House values have moved 5.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Goulburn has an estimated 25,258 residents, up from 23,963 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,295 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 827 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 454 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 population of the suburb of Goulburn is assessed at approximately 25,258, drawing on AreaSearch analysis of broader ABS updates alongside 827 validated new addresses identified following the Census. This represents an addition of 1,295 people (5.4%) compared to the 23,963 people recorded at the 2021 Census. These figures build upon an Estimated Resident Population of 25,008 established by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release. Demographic density stands at 454 persons per square kilometer, leaving ample spatial capacity and opportunities for future expansion. With its 5.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the suburb of Goulburn outpaced both the broader SA4 region (4.7%) and the Rest of NSW, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner.
Recent gains were overwhelmingly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 88.0% of net population additions. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections using 2022 as a benchmark, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are applied across all locations. Reflecting these underlying demographic transitions, the suburb of Goulburn is slated for above-median regional growth nationally, with aggregated SA2 projections pointing to an increase of 5,195 persons by 2041, delivering an overall expansion of 19.6% over the 16 years.
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904 new dwellings have been approved in Goulburn over the past five years, an average of 180 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 180 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 269, 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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Analysing ABS building approval figures distributed from statistical boundaries, AreaSearch indicates that Goulburn has sustained an annual average of roughly 180 residential approvals, accumulating an estimated 904 homes over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 269 approvals have been logged. The arrival rate of 1.1 new residents per annum for each new residence across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25 signals a well-balanced supply-demand relationship that underpins market stability, with new dwellings requiring an average construction expenditure of $411,000. Additionally, commercial development activity has remained robust, registering $187.8 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year.
Per capita building activity in Goulburn closely mirrors patterns across the Rest of NSW, reinforcing steady market conditions consistent with the wider region. Approvals for new residential stock comprise 52.0% detached houses alongside 48.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a diverse range of price brackets from standalone family properties to budget-friendly medium-density dwellings. This contrasts with the existing built environment (currently 84.0% houses), reflecting tightening land availability alongside shifting lifestyle choices and affordability considerations. Overall, the local market exhibits low density, with roughly 128 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate that Goulburn will absorb an extra 4,945 residents by 2041. Current volumes of building activity appear well calibrated to meet these incoming requirements, preserving balanced property conditions free from substantial pricing strain.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goulburn, worth an estimated $681 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.43 billion. 12 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and transport & logistics. 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and major civic projects exert a fundamental influence on local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects positioned to shape the locality, prominently featuring the Goulburn Water and Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades, Waterway Improvement Strategy and River Walkway Development, Goulburn Rail Trail, and Mistful Park Estate, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Waterway Improvement Strategy and River Walkways
Goulburn Mulwaree Council's Waterway Improvement priority project covers a Waterways Strategy and Action Plan to rehabilitate and improve local waterways and recreational links around the Wollondilly and Mulwaree Rivers. Council records the river walkway/shared pathway network at about 20km, with the Wollondilly River Walkway extending over 4km from Marsden Weir to Tarlo Street Bridge and future links planned. The 2023-2026 priority project identifies an initial $500,000 grant allocation plus ongoing annual funding for river rehabilitation, waterway health, walking tracks and recreational facilities.
Mary's Mount Residential Subdivision (Blakelys Run)
A residential subdivision development offering over 300 lots for building dream homes, with over 40% of the masterplan dedicated to a nature reserve featuring native gums, protected grasslands, and walking trails. Located in North Goulburn, it blends regional charm with convenience, proximity to community facilities, and easy access to Canberra and Sydney. Includes house-and-land packages and recent expansions with commercial elements like a new IGA supermarket and service station.
Mistful Park Estate
A 5-stage, 212-lot residential estate development by Ganter Constructions featuring residential blocks from 700-3700sqm, a commercial precinct with a supermarket underway, a service station commencing soon, a cafe, and community facilities. Stages 1, 2, 3, 4a, and 5 are sold out, with further block releases planned.
Goulburn Mulwaree Water and Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades
A multi-component program of water and sewer infrastructure upgrades across Goulburn and Marulan. Key works include a new Marulan Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) funded by $27.2 million federal Housing Support Program grant and $4.7 million council contribution, to serve an equivalent population of 9,000 (up from 1,500 capacity). LC Water Pty Ltd was awarded the Marulan Water Treatment Plant design and construct tender in November 2025, with detailed design progressing pending Section 60 regulatory approval.Marulan common effluent drainage (CED) system replacement was tendered to Level Plumbing and Gas Goulburn in early 2026. A new Marulan water reservoir is also progressing, with site preparation works beginning from late 2025. The Marulan Water Treatment Plant upgrade is budgeted at $13.9 million over two years. The Goulburn Wastewater Treatment Plant Stage 2 concept design is also underway. The program is intended to unlock over 400 new homes and support the rapidly growing Marulan township.
Homes NSW Social Housing Development - Crestwood
Proposed social housing development in the Crestwood area of Goulburn, featuring 20 one and two-bedroom units primarily designed for aged residents to provide affordable housing options for individuals in need of social housing assistance. The land swap proposal essential for the project was rejected by Goulburn Mulwaree Council in April 2025 following community objections.
Goulburn Community Centre
Development of a modern, sustainable, purpose-built civic space to serve as a central anchor for Goulburn Mulwaree Council's community services programs. The facility will provide community, social, recreation, respite and event opportunities for a wide range of ages and abilities. The preferred site is the former council depot at 2 Bourke Street, currently occupied by U3A Goulburn, the Gem Society and Goulburn and District Arts Society. The project was deferred indefinitely in September 2023 due to financial constraints and diminishing grant funding, with the council noting a timeline of 8 to 10 years and recommending an annual budget allocation be established.The existing community centre at 155 Auburn Street continues to operate in the interim under a renewed five-year lease.
Goulburn Regional Museum and Archive Facility
Proposed regional museum and archive facility celebrating Goulburn's close ties to the wool industry and its identity as Australia's First Inland City. Council's priority project plan identifies investigation of existing large wool stores near the Big Merino complex to firm up options, with a feasibility study required before any construction funding or delivery program is confirmed.
Goulburn Hospital Redevelopment
A $165 million redevelopment of Goulburn Hospital including a new four-storey Clinical Services Building with emergency department, operating theatres, intensive care unit, medical imaging, maternity unit, and comprehensive healthcare facilities. Completed in June 2024, this represents the most significant upgrade in the hospital's 130-year history.
11,619 residents of Goulburn are employed, from a labour force of 12,088. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 58.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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AreaSearch statistical aggregations highlight a qualified local labour pool in Goulburn with a strong presence across core service disciplines and a low unemployment rate of 3.9%. Employed locals numbered 11,619 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sat 0.2% beneath the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW, and local labour participation closely aligned with the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census findings revealed that 7.7% of employed residents worked from home, though these figures coincided with Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade.
Notably, public administration & safety displays a high degree of local specialisation, generating a workforce concentration 1.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for an under-indexed 1.8% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Comparing the number of local jobs to working residents via Census data suggests that a considerable share of workers travel outside the area for employment. Reviewing SALM and ABS figures aggregated from wider areas, AreaSearch observes that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 2.2% and total employment fell by 1.7%, driving a 0.6 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment alongside a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, yielding a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local employment demand across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation across individual sectors. Applying these national industry growth rates to Goulburn's current workforce structure indicates prospective local employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (calculated via standard industry weighting without incorporating localised demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Goulburn is $1,405 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $747 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,033 a year against an average of $62,988. 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, personal earnings in the suburb of Goulburn track below the nationwide average, recording a median of $52,033 and a mean of $62,988. These earnings are slightly lower than the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $57,403 (median) and $69,488 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Goulburn's household, family, and individual incomes in modest national brackets between the 29th and 38th percentiles.
The largest earnings bracket encompasses 31.5% of local residents (7,956 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, matching broader regional patterns where 29.9% fall into this tier. Severe housing cost burdens are evident, with residual income after housing sitting at 83.7%, placing the area in the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Goulburn had 9,283 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 4% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. 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 housing landscape in Goulburn was made up of 84.3% houses and 15.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Full home ownership stood at 33.8%, trailing the broader Regional NSW benchmark, with 31.1% of homes being purchased via a mortgage and 35.1% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage costs were $1,625 and weekly median rents were $320, both sitting below the corresponding Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330. In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments in Goulburn sit well below the Australian norm of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking markedly beneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Goulburn counted 9,283 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,785 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 households at 64.1%, made up of 25.9% couples without children, 24.3% couples with children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.9%, driven predominantly by single-person residences at 33.1% and group households at 2.8%. The typical household size stands at 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional NSW norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.4% of adults in Goulburn hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 15 schools serve the area, with 4,656 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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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Attainment figures point to educational challenges within the area, where the proportion of residents holding university degrees (17.4%) falls well short of the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, highlighting a clear avenue for targeted policy support. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 11.6%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. In contrast, vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, divided between certificates (30.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Current learning engagement is strong across the community, with 29.1% of residents actively undertaking formal study.
Within this student population, primary schooling accounts for 10.8%, secondary education represents 7.5%, and 3.3% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Goulburn reaches 298 stops on 54 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 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 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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An assessment of local transit networks identifies 298 active transport stops across Goulburn spanning bus and rail services. A network of 54 routes provides 1,573 weekly passenger trips across these stops. Local access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 148 meters to the closest stop. Given the community's residential orientation, the vast majority of workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode for 94% of trips. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles, below the wider regional standard. Census findings from 2021 showed a comparatively modest 7.7% working from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services operate at an overall rate of 224 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.4% of residents in Goulburn report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illness rates underscore noticeable challenges across Goulburn, with diverse medical conditions impacting younger cohorts as well as older residents, while private health insurance coverage remains relatively subdued at roughly 52% of the population (~13,098 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 11.1 and 9.7% of the community respectively, while 60.4% of residents report no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% throughout Regional NSW. Working-age residents face elevated rates of chronic illness, creating substantial health headwinds.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the local population (5,278 people), sitting below the 23.3% proportion across Regional NSW, with older cohorts experiencing health outcomes broadly consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Goulburn is largely Australian-born, at 88.6% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.7%) and English (31.6%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background measures place Goulburn below national diversity benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 87.7% of the population, 88.6% born in Australia, and 92.8% using only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 62.4% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Evaluating parental country of birth, the three most widespread ancestries in Goulburn are Australian (31.7%), English (31.6%), and Irish (10.0%). Variations are also evident among other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal identity represents 3.6% in Goulburn (vs 4.6% regionally), Maltese accounts for 0.4% (vs 0.4%), and Korean represents 0.2% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goulburn is 40. 25.7% 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 profile of Goulburn tilts toward younger demographics. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 27.0% of the population are aged 25 - 44, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas residents aged 65+ account for 20.9% locally versus 23.3% across the wider region. AreaSearch places the median age at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 3 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. The most pronounced demographic change since the Census is the rise in 25 - 44 year olds, growing from 25.7% to 27.0%.
Looking toward 2041, this 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to capture the bulk of local growth, expanding by 1,767 residents (26%) to total 8,587.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Goulburn
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) | Aug 2026 this month 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 this month 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 this month headline measures · Jun 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 13 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 — 827 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,963 at the 2021 Census → 25,258 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 (SAL11731). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.