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The median house price in Harrington is $799k, with units at $657k. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Harrington has an estimated 3,632 residents, up from 3,381 at the 2021 Census — a change of 251 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 156 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 assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Harrington has a projected population of approximately 3,632 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 251 people (7.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,381 residents. The adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 3,628, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and a further 156 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density of 110 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for future growth.
The 7.4% expansion rate for the suburb of Harrington since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 region (3.6%) and the Rest of NSW, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. Population gains in the area were chiefly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the total growth during recent intervals. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Projected growth rates by age group from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Continuing with demographic shifts, a major population surge is anticipated in the top national quartile of regional areas, with the suburb of Harrington expected to grow by 833 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing a rise of 22.8% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
111 new dwellings have been approved in Harrington over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, well below 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical areas, Harrington has registered approximately 22 residential approvals annually, amounting to a projected 111 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 14 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3 people moving to the locality annually per constructed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating robust demand that should bolster real estate values, new residences are being built with a mean construction cost of $417,000—slightly above regional statistics—pointing to a focus on quality builds.
Commercial approvals of $256,000 were also logged this financial year, pointing to a predominantly residential orientation. Compared with the Rest of NSW, Harrington exhibits slightly elevated building volumes (23.0% higher than the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), preserving selection for buyers while supporting current real estate values. New development consists of 95.0% standalone houses and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density profile with a focus on family dwellings appealing to buyers desiring space. With approximately 180 people per residential approval, Harrington displays the traits of a growing locality. Future projections indicate Harrington will gain 829 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Development activity is keeping pace with growth forecasts, though purchasers 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 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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Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 3 projects likely to influence the area have been identified by AreaSearch. Primary projects include Harrington Waters Estate, Manor Road Retirement Living Development, Big4 Colonial Holiday Park & Leisure Village Rezoning, and Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, with the following list detailing the most relevant developments.
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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.
1,028 residents of Harrington are employed, from a labour force of 1,083. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 32.3%. 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 3,132, 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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Harrington features a balanced labour force spanning professional and trade occupations, with solid representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, derived from AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,028 locals are employed, while the unemployment rate sits 1.0% higher than the 4.1% rate in Regional NSW, and participation in the labour force is significantly lower (32.3% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census responses indicate a moderate 14.0% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The locality shows a distinct job concentration in accommodation & food, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a small footprint, employing 1.6% of workers compared to 5.3% across the region. The locality appears to provide sparse employment options internally, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against resident workers. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical divisions, over the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce decreased by 3.0% while employment declined by 3.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. This diverges from Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment ticked up 0.5 percentage points. Future local demand patterns can be contextualised by national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution in Harrington indicates local employment should rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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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Income levels in the suburb of Harrington are below the national average according to recent ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Harrington is $36,343 and the average income is $44,678, compared to Regional NSW averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would be roughly $40,094 (median) and $49,289 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family and personal incomes in Harrington all rank between the 1st and 2nd percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show that 36.1% of the population (1,311 individuals) are in the $400 - 799 bracket, contrasting with the wider region where 29.9% are in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic conditions point to widespread financial strain, with 45.5% of households living on modest weekly budgets under $800. Although housing expenses are low with 87.1% of income retained, the total disposable income is positioned at only the 3rd percentile nationally.
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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Residential structures in Harrington, as recorded in the recent Census, consisted of 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' structures), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Harrington were much higher than the regional average, standing at 66.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (14.7%) or tenants (18.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was significantly lower than the Regional NSW average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $340, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Harrington's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents sit below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Harrington counted 1,602 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,721 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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Family households represent 67.8% of the local total, consisting of 10.9% couples with children, 47.8% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.2%, with single person households representing 30.6% and group households making up 1.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average 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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (12.2%) falling well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents a challenge alongside an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (33.8%). Formal education enrolment encompasses 14.8% of the population. This includes 5.7% attending primary schools, 4.0% in secondary schools, and 1.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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 transport data shows 61 active transit stops operating in Harrington, consisting of a bus network. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which combine to offer 72 weekly passenger services. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 123 meters from the nearest stop. Because the locality is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel outwards, with private vehicles remaining the primary option at 95%, while 5% of residents walk to work. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household, which is below the regional average.
Approximately 14.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting pandemic restrictions). Service frequency averages 10 runs daily across the network, which translates to roughly 1 weekly service per individual stop.
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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Harrington experiences notable health issues, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with common health issues observed across younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally low at roughly 45% of the population (~1,623 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the locality are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 16.8 and 8.5% of residents, respectively, while 48.1% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges with elevated rates of chronic illness. The locality has 51.5% of its population aged 65 and over (1,870 people), which is higher than the 23.4% proportion in Regional NSW. Health profiles among seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
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 than average cultural diversity, with 89.2% of residents born in Australia, 93.8% holding citizenship, and 97.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 65.1% of the population, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. In terms of family heritage (parents' country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Harrington are English, representing 36.0% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 30.5%, Australian, representing 30.3%, and Irish, representing 10.4%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Scottish is overrepresented at 8.9% of Harrington (versus 8.0% regionally), Maltese at 0.5% (versus 0.4%) and Spanish at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Harrington is 64, older than 99% of areas nationally. 10.9% 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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The median age of 64 years in Harrington is well above the Regional NSW average of 43 and substantially higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic profile shows that the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented (29.5%), while the 5 - 14 group is relatively small (5.0%) compared to Regional NSW. The concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is significantly higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 14.5% to 17.3% of the population.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 18.7% to 16.9% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 8.0% to 6.8%. By 2041, Harrington is expected to experience significant shifts in its age structure. The 75 to 84 group is projected to see the fastest growth at 32%, adding 198 residents to reach 827. The combined cohorts aged 65+ will make up 64% of total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 age bracket will increase by a small 6% (11 people).
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) | 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 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 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 — 156 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,381 at the 2021 Census → 3,632 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 (SAL11865). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.