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The median house price in Hamilton (NSW) is $1.16m, with units at $770k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Hamilton (NSW) has an estimated 4,666 residents, up from 4,614 at the 2021 Census — a change of 52 people, or 1.1%. That puts 3,309 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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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Hamilton (NSW) is estimated to have a population of 4,666 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 52 people (1.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 4,614 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 4,658, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3,309 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Recent population gains were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level (published in 2022 using 2021 as the base) are applied. Age bracket growth rates from these combined sources are also applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest that the suburb of Hamilton (NSW) will experience population growth slightly below the median rate of non-metropolitan Australia, with an estimated addition of 472 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 9.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
77 new dwellings have been approved in Hamilton (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records, distributed from statistical area statistics, show that Hamilton typically sees about 15 dwellings approved annually. This includes approximately 77 residential approvals during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 11 during the current FY-26. With an average of only 0.8 new residents per year entering for every new dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. This provides purchasers with more options and supports the capacity for population gains above forecasts, while new homes average a construction value of $593,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the upscale, premium market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $10.7 million this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building trends. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Hamilton registers about 61% of the per-capita construction activity, putting it in the 80th percentile of analyzed areas across the nation, even though construction has picked up of late. This rate of building remains below the national average, reflecting how established the suburb is and pointing to possible planning constraints. Recent building approvals consist of 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% medium to high-density dwellings. The shift toward higher density housing options offers affordable pathways for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (which stands at 58.0% houses), indicating a decline in vacant residential land and adapting to changing buyer budgets and lifestyle choices. With approximately 144 people for every approved dwelling, Hamilton exhibits the profile of a low density area. Looking ahead, Hamilton is projected to add 464 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Residential construction is keeping up with these growth expectations, although buyers could face increased competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hamilton (NSW), worth an estimated $2.03 billion. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.9 billion. 14 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to influence the area. Principal projects include the Newcastle Future Transit Corridor, Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements, Transport Oriented Development Area - Hamilton Station, and the Gregson Park Masterplan, with details on the most relevant schemes listed below.
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Newcastle Future Transit Corridor
A protected 3.2-kilometre multi-modal transport corridor extending from the Newcastle Interchange (Wickham) to the Broadmeadow precinct via Tudor and Belford streets. The project safeguards land for future high-capacity transport modes, including rapid bus or light rail systems, supporting the Broadmeadow Place Strategy's goal of 20,000 new homes and 15,000 jobs over 30 years. As of early 2026, the corridor alignment is confirmed and gazetted, with planning controls implemented. The NSW Government has finalised rezonings for initial government-owned sites to facilitate transit-oriented development, while detailed design and mode selection are subject to future funding.
Transport Oriented Development Area - Hamilton Station
A state-led urban renewal initiative under the NSW TOD Program, implementing new planning controls within 400 metres of Hamilton Station to stimulate high-density residential growth. The reforms permit residential flat buildings up to 22 metres and shop-top housing up to 24 metres, with a maximum floor space ratio of 2.5:1. As of 2024, the program has transitioned from planning to implementation, with the SEPP (Housing) amendment formally applying these controls to the Hamilton precinct to accelerate housing delivery.
Lingard Private Hospital Expansion
A major multi-stage expansion of Lingard Private Hospital involving the construction of a new hospital building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The project includes a multi-storey extension providing additional wards, an imaging department, and operating theatres. The expansion increases the hospital's capacity from 125 to 210 licensed beds and expands the operating theatre count from 11 to 16. It also features a new Genea Clinic, additional consulting rooms, and enhanced parking facilities including a multi-level carpark.
Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements
Safety upgrades to two roundabouts on Parkway Avenue (at National Park Street and Smith Street) to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Works include kerb realignments, enlarged central islands, full width speed humps, raised shared path crossings (raised priority path crossings), new street lighting/signage, landscaping and off-road cyclist bypasses. Construction began 19 Aug 2025 with completion expected in early 2026.
31-35 Hudson Street Mixed-Use Development
A five-storey mixed-use development comprising two ground-floor commercial tenancies and 40 residential apartments (8 one-bedroom and 32 two-bedroom units) with basement parking for 51 cars. The project includes comprehensive site remediation works. Located in the vibrant Hamilton precinct near Beaumont Street's dining and retail hub, three doors from the Aldi supermarket.
The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
Approved State significant redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. The NSW Independent Planning Commission approved two alternative options on 29 May 2025: SSD-38025700, a nine-level health services facility with 114 additional patient beds, three day surgeries, ten consulting suites, 56 additional car spaces and civil works; and SSD-71941462, a smaller six-storey hospital tower option with a 40-bed ward tower, medical imaging, back-of-house facilities and car parking. Ramsay's project scope includes more operating theatre capacity, emergency department and short-stay bays, oncology chairs, new wards, critical care and private-room upgrades.The hospital says works will occur in stages, with completion of the upgraded hospital due in 2027.
Gregson Park Masterplan
A 10-year masterplan for Gregson Park in Hamilton, adopted by City of Newcastle Council on 23 November 2021 following community consultation and public exhibition. The plan celebrates the site's European and Indigenous heritage while renewing recreational facilities. The new inclusive playspace, featuring a six-metre climbing tower, nature and water play, a yarning circle and bush tucker garden, upgraded amenities building and covered picnic area, was completed and officially reopened on 4 October 2024. Remaining long-term priorities, subject to Council budget, include a community shelter on the former bowling club site, a multi-sports half court, resurfaced tennis courts, potential community gardens and kiosk, and demolition of the deteriorated glasshouse, with investigation works into its removal continuing subject to funding.
2,911 residents of Hamilton (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,051. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 72.8%. 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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Hamilton is home to a highly educated labor force with a strong representation of essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to AreaSearch data compiled from statistical areas. In March 2026, there were 2,911 working residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.5% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is unusually strong at 72.8%, compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data reveals that a substantial 31.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, accommodation & food services, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear specialization in healthcare & social assistance, where its share of employment is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 0.4% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A ratio of 0.6 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher than average availability of local jobs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the labor force shrank by 0.3% and total employment fell by 2.2% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, driving the unemployment rate up by 1.8 percentage points. For comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and its labor force decline by 0.4%, leading to a rise of 0.5 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment demand in Hamilton. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to project local trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry-specific rates vary. Projecting these trends onto the local industry distribution suggests that Hamilton's employment could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation rather than a localized population forecast.
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Median household income in Hamilton (NSW) is $1,689 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $888 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,186 a year against an average of $77,924. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in Hamilton is $56,186, with an average income of $77,924. This stands well above the national figures, and compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $61,984 for the median and $85,966 for the average as of March 2026. Individual income at the 2021 Census ranked at the 65th percentile ($888 per week), whereas household income placed at the 46th percentile.
The local earnings profile shows that the largest cohort comprises 31.4% of taxpayers (1,465 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is close to the regional rate of 29.9% in the same bracket. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with residents keeping only 81.9% of their income, ranking at the 45th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hamilton (NSW) had 1,993 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 15% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 24.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling types in Hamilton, as recorded in the last Census, consisted of 58.3% houses and 41.8% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing categories, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Hamilton, at 29.7%, lagged behind Regional NSW, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (24.3%) or rented (46.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $420, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Hamilton exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are notably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hamilton (NSW) counted 1,993 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 35% 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 households represent the majority of homes at 54.0%, consisting of 17.6% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 10.1% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.0%, with single-person households representing 34.6% and group households making up 11.4%. The average household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.1% of adults in Hamilton (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 25.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 19.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 293 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 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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Educational qualification levels in Hamilton are significantly higher than regional averages, with 38.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the wider SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local population well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational and technical skills are also widely held, with 30.0% of the population aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (19.8%).
Participation in study is high, with 29.3% of the local population currently enrolled in education. This includes 12.3% attending tertiary institutions, 6.3% in primary school, and 4.8% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hamilton (NSW) reaches 34 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 6,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 34 active transit stops in Hamilton, comprising both train stations and bus stops. These stops are serviced by 25 different routes, which together accommodate 6,516 passenger trips per week. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 154 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is a predominantly residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 81%, followed by 9% walking and 3% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A substantial 31.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 930 trips per day, which translates to roughly 191 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.5% of residents in Hamilton (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Hamilton presents notable public health concerns, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term health issues, which are somewhat common across different demographics, particularly among older residents. However, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 58% of the population (~2,692 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most common ailments reported, affecting 12.8% and 8.8% of the population, respectively, while 63.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Residents of working age display higher than average rates of chronic conditions.
The suburb has 20.0% of its population aged 65 and older (933 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Senior citizens face some health challenges, though these rank lower on a national scale than the challenges faced by the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hamilton (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.5%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hamilton's cultural diversity statistics closely match those of the broader region. Approximately 88.5% of residents hold citizenship, while 82.1% were born within Australia. At home, 88.3% of the population communicates exclusively in English. Christianity emerges as the predominant faith, accounting for 40.6% of the local population. A notable overrepresentation exists in the Jewish community, which represents 0.1% of Hamilton's residents, matching the 0.1% figure observed across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the three largest groups in Hamilton are English (27.5%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (11.2%). There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 0.8% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 1.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Scottish at 9.0% (compared to 8.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hamilton (NSW) is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.4% 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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With a median age of 38, Hamilton is younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and aligns with the national median of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is well represented at 19.0% compared to Regional NSW, while the 5 to 14 age group is less common at 6.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 16.9% to 19.0% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 12.5% to 11.4%. Demographic models indicate that Hamilton's age structure will shift considerably by 2041, led by a 24% increase (209 people) in the 25 to 34 group, growing from 886 to 1,096.
Conversely, declines are expected in the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hamilton (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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,614 at the 2021 Census → 4,666 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 (SAL11845). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.