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The median house price in Hamlyn Terrace is $990k, with units at $694k. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Hamlyn Terrace has an estimated 9,314 residents, up from 8,761 at the 2021 Census — a change of 553 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 1,788 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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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Hamlyn Terrace has an estimated occupancy of roughly 9,314 individuals in May 2026. This represents a rise of 553 people (6.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,761 people. This shift is calculated from a resident headcount of 9,250, projected by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) plus 83 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 1,787 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio across nationwide points evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 6.3% expansion rate of the suburb of Hamlyn Terrace since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (3.4%) and the SA3 territory, making it a regional leader in expansion. Population gains were primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of the net increase over recent periods, though all growth elements, including natural increase and overseas migration, contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 regions published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this information, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are employed. Age group expansion rates derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, the suburb of Hamlyn Terrace is projected to undergo exceptional growth that ranks in the highest 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide, expanding by 5,707 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, which represents an overall increase of 60.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
134 new dwellings have been approved in Hamlyn Terrace over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approvals mapped from statistical divisions, Hamlyn Terrace has logged approximately 26 residential building approvals annually, summing to an estimated 134 dwellings over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 29 approvals have been registered. With an average of 7.1 new arrivals entering the area for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand far outstrips new construction, which commonly drives upward pressure on prices and heightens buyer rivalry, with new residential projects carrying an average expected construction cost of $380,000.
Relative to Greater Sydney, Hamlyn Terrace experiences approximately three-quarters of the building activity per capita, placing in the 30th percentile of analyzed localities across the country, which translates to somewhat restricted options for buyers and bolsters demand for existing properties. This rate is also below the national standard, reflecting the established state of the locality and hinting at possible planning constraints. Upcoming residential additions consist of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% medium and high-density residential structures, maintaining a suburban character with a focus on houses that draw buyers seeking spacious living. The area exhibits roughly 558 people for every home approval, indicative of a mature neighborhood. Projecting forward, Hamlyn Terrace is anticipated to add 5,643 new residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building patterns persist, the supply of new housing may fall behind population growth, which is likely to intensify competition among buyers and support price growth.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hamlyn Terrace, worth an estimated $1.43 billion. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.68 billion. 7 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Few elements shape local performance as powerfully as adjustments to local infrastructure, major developments, and zoning updates. In total, 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to influence the area. Principal developments include Cedarwood Estate, Hamlyn View Estate, Yeramba Estates Central Coast Development, and The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace, with the following list detail highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Warnervale Town Centre - Woolworths
Approved modification for construction and operation of Warnervale Shopping Centre within the Parklands Central Coast masterplanned community. The project includes a Woolworths neighbourhood shopping centre with retail, commercial, medical centre and e-commerce facilities, 489 at-grade car parking spaces, earthworks, road works and supporting infrastructure.
Yeramba Estates Hamlyn Terrace Development
A residential land subdivision located in the Hamlyn Terrace precinct of the Central Coast. The project involves the creation of low-density residential lots designed for family homes, leveraging proximity to the Wyong Hospital and local educational facilities. The estate is part of the broader North Wyong Shire Structure Plan to manage population growth in the region.
The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace
The Sanctuary is a masterplanned house and land estate located in Hamlyn Terrace on the NSW Central Coast. The development offers registered residential lots for detached family homes in close proximity to schools, Wyong Hospital, local shops, and the M1 motorway.
Hamlyn View Estate
Hamlyn View Estate is a master planned house and land community on the NSW Central Coast, developed by AVJennings and focused on delivering more than 600 residential lots and completed homes along Sparks Road in Hamlyn Terrace. Earlier stages of the estate have been built out and are occupied, while later stages continue to roll out through additional small lot housing and subdivision activity on the residue land at and around 94 Sparks Road, including a 2025 development application for small lot housing and subdivision on Residue Lot 87 (DA/511/2025) with Central Coast Council, indicating that civil works and dwelling construction are ongoing rather than fully complete.Nearby planning activity for residential flats and subdivision at 94 Sparks Road supports the view that this landholding is being progressively intensified as the final stages of the broader estate are delivered.
Cedarwood Estate
Master-planned residential community in Hamlyn Terrace, offering quality house and land packages for families and investors. The estate features 91 new homes fully serviced with underground power, sewerage, and NBN connectivity. Located near the Pacific Highway and M1 Motorway, with easy access to Wyong Hospital, schools, and major shopping centres.
Central Coast Airport Precinct Development
The Central Coast Airport Masterplan, adopted by Central Coast Council on 25 February 2025, sets the framework for transforming the existing general aviation airfield at Warnervale into a regional general aviation, education and emergency services hub over the period 2025 to 2035. The plan retains the current 1200 metre runway length, upgrades the runway to Code 1B with the option to safeguard for future Code 2B operations, and adds night lighting to enable medevac and firefighting aircraft operations.Surrounding lands will be developed as an aviation business park supporting hangars, pilot training, aviation related manufacturing and a Bachelor of Aviation program in partnership with the University of Newcastle, with up to 90 student placements per year. Emergency services will be relocated from Arizona Road, Charmhaven, to the airport site. The Porters Creek Wetland and adjoining high value ecological areas will be protected through a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement. Council resolved in December 2025 to proceed with the rezoning of the airport lands and surrounding wetlands, and is preparing a subdivision plan, planning proposal and Biodiversity Certification Assessment Report as the next implementation steps.
Madison Rise Estate
Madison Rise is a premium residential estate by Allam Property Group situated on elevated land in Woongarrah, Central Coast. The development features 177 turnkey homes with modern inclusions, located near Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale train station, and the M1 Pacific Motorway. The final stage is scheduled for release in early 2026.
Pacific Highway Upgrade through Wyong Town Centre
Major road infrastructure project to duplicate the Pacific Highway to two lanes in each direction between Johnson Road, Tuggerah and Cutler Drive, Wyong. Key features include replacing the Wyong River road bridge with a new four-lane bridge and upgrading the Rose Street rail bridge. The project aims to reduce congestion, improve travel times, and enhance safety for all road users while providing new active transport facilities including a dedicated off-road cycleway.
4,601 residents of Hamlyn Terrace are employed, from a labour force of 4,726. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 64.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,665, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Hamlyn Terrace possesses a capable workforce with a strong representation in critical service sectors, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.6% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical data. As of March 2026, 4,601 residents are employed, while the jobless rate sits 1.5% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and labor participation is slightly below the norm (64.5% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records show that a moderate 24.5% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a marked concentration in healthcare & social assistance, with an employment ratio 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are minimally represented, accounting for 4.2% of jobs compared to 11.5% across the region. The strongly residential character of the neighborhood appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regional divisions, the 12-month timeframe saw a job increase of 0.6% alongside a workforce expansion of 0.6%, which maintained a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney registered job growth of 1.9% and workforce growth of 1.9%, with a slight decline in unemployment. Federal job projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional clues about future hiring needs in Hamlyn Terrace. These estimates, looking out five and ten years, have been aligned with the local occupation distribution to project growth patterns. While nationwide employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents should expand by 6.8% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hamlyn Terrace is $1,941 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $786 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,038 a year against an average of $59,581. 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 suburb of Hamlyn Terrace displays a median taxpayer income of $49,038 and an average of $59,581 based on the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national average and contrast with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated figures would stand at approximately $54,099 for the median and $65,730 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household income placed in the 62nd percentile ($1,941 weekly), while individual income sat in the 46th percentile.
Looking at income distribution, 37.6% of residents (3,502 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% are in this bracket. High housing costs absorb 18.8% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income in the 58th percentile, and the SEIFA income score for the area lands in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hamlyn Terrace had 2,841 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. 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 residences in Hamlyn Terrace at the time of the most recent Census consisted of 91.3% standalone houses and 8.6% alternative housing structures (townhouses, units, and other dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Hamlyn Terrace was slightly below the Sydney metropolitan rate, standing at 26.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (39.7%) or renting (34.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Sydney metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent stood at $490, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Hamlyn Terrace are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are notably above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hamlyn Terrace counted 2,841 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,020 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 17% 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 vast majority of households at 81.1%, consisting of 39.2% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 15.4% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 18.9%, with single-person households making up 16.9% and shared group households accounting for 2.0%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.9% of adults in Hamlyn Terrace hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 465 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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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The neighborhood displays lower rates of higher education, with university qualification rates (17.9%) falling significantly short of the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear gap as well as an opening for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.4%). Enrolment rates are exceptionally strong, with 33.5% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 12.7% attending primary schools, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hamlyn Terrace reaches 58 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 evaluations indicate there are 58 active transit stops within Hamlyn Terrace, consisting of various bus options. These locations are serviced by 50 distinct routes, which combine to offer 1,166 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 183 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Household car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per home, which is higher than the regional average.
Around 24.5% of workers worked from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 rules). Service frequency averages 166 trips daily across all bus routes, which represents approximately 20 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.2% of residents in Hamlyn Terrace report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 highlight notable difficulties for Hamlyn Terrace, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, showing a substantially higher than average frequency of common medical conditions which is even more pronounced in older demographics, while private health insurance rates are relatively low, covering approximately 51% of the population (~4,706 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions reported locally were mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 10.2 and 8.7% of the population, respectively, while 65.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age experience higher than average rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.5% of the population (1,723 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health indicators for older residents present some difficulties, though they rank better nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hamlyn Terrace is largely Australian-born, at 80.4% of residents, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.1%) and English (28.3%). 4.9% 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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Hamlyn Terrace is close to the regional norm regarding ethnic composition, with 80.4% of its residents born in Australia, 88.6% holding citizenship, and 87.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 57.7% of residents in Hamlyn Terrace, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three most common ancestries in Hamlyn Terrace are Australian, making up 29.1% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 17.8%), English at 28.3% (considerably higher than the regional average of 19.0%), and Other at 7.2% (notably below the regional average of 16.0%).
There are also clear differences in the concentration of other groups: Maltese is represented at 1.0% of Hamlyn Terrace (matching the 1.0% regional rate), Australian Aboriginal at 4.9% (compared to 1.3% regionally), and Indian at 3.2% (compared to 3.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hamlyn Terrace is 36. 25.9% 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 36 years, Hamlyn Terrace is almost identical to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hamlyn Terrace has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (14.3%) but a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (11.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 13.1% to 14.1% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.4% to 14.3%. Demographic projections indicate the age profile of Hamlyn Terrace will shift significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the most at 76%, adding 859 residents to reach a total of 1,986.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hamlyn Terrace
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 9 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 — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,761 at the 2021 Census → 9,314 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 (SAL11850). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.