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The median house price in Harrington is $789k, with units at $657k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Harrington has an estimated 3,638 residents, up from 3,381 at the 2021 Census — a change of 257 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 158 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 110 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with address validations completed following the Census, the suburb of Harrington has reached an estimated population of 3,638 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 257 people (7.6%) relative to the 3,381 people counted at the 2021 Census. Underlying this projection is an estimated resident population of 3,630 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 158 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Demographic density currently stands at 110 persons per square kilometer, indicating low settlement concentration and ample capacity for future residential infill.
The suburb of Harrington outpaced both the broader SA3 area (4.1%) and the Rest of NSW with its 7.6% rate of expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter. Interstate migration served as the core growth driver, accounting for roughly 87.0% of all population influx in recent periods. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate SA2 modelling published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, complemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 anchored to 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are extended across all locations. Future outlooks place the suburb of Harrington among the top quartile of regional Australian territories for demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a gain of 864 persons by 2041, which represents an overall increase of 23.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
69 new dwellings have been approved in Harrington over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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Examining statistical area building approval metrics from the ABS, AreaSearch notes that Harrington has maintained an annual average of roughly 13 residential approvals, translating to an estimated 69 homes during the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 16 approvals have been documented. Over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 5.3 new residents arrived for each residential dwelling built, demonstrating a notable shortfall in newly constructed stock relative to housing demand that routinely fuels buyer competition and capital appreciation, alongside an average construction cost of $497,000 per dwelling.
Furthermore, commercial approvals over the current financial year total $256,000, underscoring an emphasis oriented primarily towards housing. Per capita building volume in Harrington tracks at roughly 75% of the level observed across the Rest of NSW, placing it within the 79th percentile among assessed regions across the nation despite an acceleration in building approvals in recent times. Every newly approved dwelling has been a detached single-family house, maintaining low density neighborhoods where freestanding builds cater to buyers in search of spacious living. Notably, the proportion of traditional houses being constructed exceeds the historical balance (81.0% at Census), demonstrating sustained interest in family residences notwithstanding overall settlement growth. With a ratio of approximately 128 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of an expanding market. Longer-term forecasts indicate that the population of Harrington will expand by 856 residents between the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate and 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at prevailing rates, new dwelling creation could fall behind population influx, potentially heightening competition for available stock and supporting upward property values.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Harrington. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.06 billion. 15 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Local infrastructure investment, large-scale projects, and regional town planning schemes serve as primary catalysts for community development. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 major projects with potential to shape the surrounding district. Notable undertakings include Harrington Waters Estate, Manor Road Retirement Living Development, Big4 Colonial Holiday Park & Leisure Village Rezoning, and Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, with key details provided for the most significant works.
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Harrington Waters Estate
A master-planned residential community by Roche Group, set on the Manning River on the Mid North Coast of NSW. It offers house and land packages and features a golf course, shopping village, community centre, and other recreational facilities, including a new release called 'The Oakwood Release' and the over 55s community 'Hamptons'.
Big4 Colonial Holiday Park & Leisure Village Rezoning
Rezoning request to change a portion of the land, comprising the existing caravan park and leisure village, from RU1 Primary Production to RE2 Private Recreation. The request was submitted to MidCoast Council as part of the Draft Rural Strategy process and aims to formalise and allow for the future expansion of the park's facilities and accommodation, particularly Lot 373 DP 720801, which was reportedly omitted from the proposed RE2 zoning on Lot 1 DP 34304.
Manor Road Retirement Living Development
A 21-hectare site with Development Approval (DA) for a master-planned community comprising 293 retirement living dwellings, offered for sale on behalf of Receivers and Managers. The site holds R5 Large Lot Residential zoning and has previously received a Site Compatibility Certificate for Seniors Housing.
Emerald Fields
Emerald Fields is a masterplanned coastal community in Old Bar featuring multiple stages of residential land lots ranging from 450m2 to 800m2. Located in a picturesque pocket of the Mid North Coast, the estate offers an enviable beachside lifestyle with level allotments flanked by established trees and lush reserves. Stage 1 delivered 32 lots, with Stage 2 currently selling remaining allotments. The development provides convenient access to Old Bar beaches, local amenities, and is within 15 minutes of Taree and 30 minutes of Forster and Tuncurry.
Kolinda Drive Upgrade
Road safety and drainage improvements, pavement reconstruction upgrades, and spray seal surface works on Kolinda Drive. The project commenced July 14, 2025 and is being completed in two stages over an estimated three-month period. Stage one involved closure of the first intersection between Jay Close and Kolinda Drive for up to four weeks with detours in place. Stage two involves traffic reduction to a single lane as work continues. The project includes comprehensive road safety enhancements, improved drainage infrastructure, full pavement reconstruction, and spray sealing to extend the road's lifespan.
Old Bar Growth Areas
A strategic long-term expansion of Old Bar involving four growth precincts designed to accommodate approximately 1,900 new residential lots. The project includes a new town centre on Old Bar Road, neighborhood parks, and a network of walking paths linking Mudbishops Park to Wallabi Point. Major infrastructure works, such as the Old Bar Road roundabout and road upgrades, are supported by the NSW Accelerated Infrastructure Fund. Key residential components include the Clifton Old Bar over-55s resort and multi-dwelling developments by Oatrain Pty Ltd.
Old Bar Manning Point Coastal Management Program
A 10-year strategic program developed by MidCoast Council to manage coastal hazards including erosion and shoreline recession along the coastline between Wallabi Point and Crowdy Head. Adopted by Council on 10 December 2025, the program identifies 73 actions categorised by feasibility and cost, centred on a managed retreat philosophy alongside low-impact, buy-time protection measures. The Manning coastal compartment is sediment-deficient, accelerating shoreline recession and increasing risk to private and public assets. The program has been submitted to the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for state certification, with key actions including amendments to the MidCoast Local Environmental Plan, preparation of Local Adaptation Plans for Manning Point and Old Bar, and support for sand scraping and trapping measures for affected landowners.
Old Bar Park Master Plan
The Old Bar Park Master Plan was adopted by MidCoast Council on 24 July 2024 and provides a long-term framework for improving one of the town's primary recreation precincts. Planned works include safer road alignments, expanded parking, upgraded pedestrian connections, improved stormwater management, enhanced sporting and recreation facilities, additional shaded seating, BBQ and picnic areas, irrigation, landscaping and public art. As of the latest update, implementation remains dependent on securing external grant funding, with Council actively seeking funding for staged delivery.
1,027 residents of Harrington are employed, from a labour force of 1,082. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 32.1%. 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 3,138, about 86% 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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The local labour market in Harrington features an even mix across professional and trade vocations, with solid baseline representation in vital community services and an unemployment rate recorded at 5.1% through AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, total employed residents number 1,027, while the jobless rate sits 1.0% higher than the 4.1% figure for Regional NSW, alongside a workforce participation rate of 32.1% that trails the wider Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census findings indicated that 14.0% of local workers operated from home, though these figures were influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade represent the principal sectors employing local workers. Harrington exhibits pronounced industry concentration within accommodation & food services, employing a workforce share 1.7 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.6% of the workforce compared to 5.3% regionally. Comparing Census counts of local jobs against total working residents suggests an economy with relatively few internal employment positions. Analysis of combined ABS and SALM series by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.9% and headcount fell by 3.6%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Across Regional NSW over the identical period, job numbers fell by 0.9% and labour force participation declined by 0.4%, lifting unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Broader perspective on future workforce requirements in Harrington is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national projections issued in Mar-26. Projected forward across five- and ten-year horizons, these figures have been weighted against local industry shares. Across Australia, workforce expansion is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by discipline. Applying these structural industry trajectories to the employment profile of Harrington indicates potential local employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting scenario for illustration rather than a localized population-adjusted model).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Harrington is $883 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $480 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $36,343 a year against an average of $44,678. 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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the suburb of Harrington below Australian benchmarks, with a median taxable income of $36,343 and an average of $44,678. These amounts sit beneath the Regional NSW medians and averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled values as of March 2026 reach roughly $40,094 for the median and $49,289 for the average. In terms of individual, household, and family earnings, Census measurements position Harrington within the 1st to 2nd percentiles nationally.
Regarding the distribution of earnings, the largest individual bracket encompasses 36.1% of residents (1,313 people) earning between $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 band forms the largest group at 29.9%. With 45.5% under $800/week, a significant portion of local households navigate tight income constraints. While accommodation overheads remain manageable with 87.1% of income retained, aggregate net spending power ranks in the 3rd percentile on a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Harrington had 1,602 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 5% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 67% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 38.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 39.6%. 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 figures from the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Harrington comprised 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings, including apartments, units, and semi-detached properties, which closely mirrors the Regional NSW breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Harrington proved substantially higher than the wider region at 66.9%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 14.7% and tenant-occupied dwellings made up 18.4%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,517, well below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $340 against $330 regionally.
Across Australia, typical repayments of $1,863 and rents of $375 both exceed the rates documented in Harrington.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Harrington counted 1,602 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,724 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 48% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 67.8% of all households, consisting of couples without children at 47.8%, couples with children at 10.9%, and single parent families representing 8.0%. Non-family living situations make up 32.2% of the community, with single-person residences accounting for 30.6% and shared group households making up 1.8%. The typical household size sits at 2.0 people, below the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.2% of adults in Harrington hold a university qualification, including 8.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 99 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 944 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 attainment in the area reflects notable gaps, with tertiary degree holders making up 12.2% of the population compared to the broader NSW level of 32.2%, highlighting key areas for future educational development. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 8.4%, while postgraduate qualifications account for 2.4% and graduate diplomas comprise 1.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, including advanced diplomas held by 9.5% and certificates attained by 33.8%. Total participation in formal education encompasses 14.8% of the local population.
Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 5.7%, secondary school attendance comprises 4.0%, and tertiary academic pursuits represent 1.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Harrington means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks in Harrington include 61 operational stops accommodating local bus connections. These facilities are linked by 3 dedicated routes that deliver a combined 72 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is considered high, with the typical resident residing 123 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb serves largely as a residential hub, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles form the primary travel choice for 95% of commuters, alongside 5% who walk. Motor vehicle availability sits at 1.2 per household, below regional levels. Furthermore, working from home was recorded by 14.0% of residents at the 2021 Census under potential pandemic restrictions.
Transit services run at a combined frequency of 10 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips for each designated boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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48.1% of residents in Harrington report no long-term health condition. 9.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 metrics evaluated by AreaSearch across mortality figures and chronic illness diagnoses point to substantial health challenges in Harrington, where common ailments affect both younger cohorts and older demographics, while private health insurance adoption is remarkably limited at roughly 45% of the overall population (~1,626 people). This level trails both the Regional NSW proportion of 51.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnosed ailments in the area, affecting 16.8% and 8.5% of the population respectively, while 48.1% of residents reported having no diagnosed health issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
High rates of long-term conditions create distinct health pressures across the working-age demographic. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 52.7% of all residents (1,917 people), substantially exceeding the 23.3% share seen across Regional NSW. Overall health outcomes for older residents present specific complexities, aligning generally with national averages across comparable cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Harrington is largely Australian-born, at 89.2% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.0%) and Australian (30.3%). 3.0% 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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Harrington exhibits lower overall multicultural diversity than broader benchmarks, with 89.2% of residents born in Australia, 93.8% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.6% using only English at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, identified by 65.1% of the community compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parental origins, English represents the most common heritage in Harrington at 36.0% of the population, well above the 30.5% regional proportion, followed by Australian at 30.3% and Irish ancestry at 10.4%. Variations are also evident across other lineages, with Scottish ancestry notably elevated at 8.9% (vs 8.0% regionally), Maltese recorded at 0.5% (vs 0.4%), and Spanish heritage documented at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Harrington is 64, older than 99% of areas nationally. 10.7% 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 demographic profile clearly identifies the suburb of Harrington as a lifestyle and retirement destination. As at August 2026, older residents and retirees (65+) account for 52.7% of all inhabitants, contrasting sharply with 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 13.8% of the community against a regional proportion of 29.3%. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 64, mirroring the figure from the 2021 Census and exceeding the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census by 21 years, while the national Census median stood at 38.
The most prominent demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ bracket, growing from 48.9% to an estimated 52.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, the senior age group is forecast to register the largest numeric expansion, increasing by 548 residents (29%) to reach 2,465.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Harrington
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 last 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 last 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 3 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 158 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,381 at the 2021 Census → 3,638 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 (SAL11865). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.