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The median unit price in Haymarket is $976k. House values have moved 0.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Haymarket has an estimated 9,888 residents, up from 8,305 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,583 people, or 19.1%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 19,015 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 ABS demographic data updates for the surrounding region combined with new address records validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population in the suburb of Haymarket is approximately 9,888 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,583 individuals (19.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 8,305 residents. The estimate was determined by AreaSearch's evaluation of the ABS June 2025 Estimated Resident Population release and a single validated address addition post-Census. With these numbers, the suburb of Haymarket has a density of 19,015 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The 19.1% expansion rate of the suburb of Haymarket since the 2021 Census outpaced the state growth of 7.1% and the Greater Sydney average, positioning the community as a regional leader in population expansion. This upward trajectory was largely driven by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for about 94.0% of the total demographic gains lately. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch to each SA2 unit. Wherever such data is unavailable, SA2 projections published by the NSW State Government in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-specific growth projections from these combined datasets are also applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates that the suburb of Haymarket will experience a substantial population surge, placing it in the top quarter of all Australian statistical territories, with an expected increase of 3,404 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, showing a total expansion of 34.4% over the 16 years.
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No residential building permits have been issued in the local area over the last five years. This indicates the locality is almost completely developed, leaving little vacant land for construction. Established neighborhoods of this nature typically experience consistent demand for existing properties since purchasers have no newly built alternatives. Compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, local building activity is notably restricted. This limited volume of new construction generally supports demand and values for existing residences. The activity level also falls below the national average, showcasing the maturity of the market and indicating potential regulatory constraints.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Haymarket, worth an estimated $19.1 billion. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $173.3 billion. 42 are already under construction and 43 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and zoning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Central Place Sydney, Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet), Atlassian Central, and Sydney House, with the following details highlighting those of greatest relevance.
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Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Central Place Sydney
A $3 billion flagship commercial development serving as the centrepiece of Sydney Tech Central. The project comprises approximately 155,000sqm of commercial and retail space across two sustainable office towers (37 and 39 storeys) and a low-rise 8-storey building known as the Connector. Designed by SOM and Fender Katsalidis, the development features AI-powered closed cavity facades, 100% renewable energy operations, and extensive public realm improvements connecting to Central Station.
651 George Street Hotel
Development application D/2025/308 seeks consent to demolish the existing buildings at 651 George Street and construct a narrow-lot boutique hotel with basement back-of-house areas, ground-floor retail/lobby uses, 42 hotel rooms across the upper levels and rooftop open space. City of Sydney notified the application in April 2025, with submissions closing on 16 May 2025. The proposal remains treated as under assessment based on available public records found.
Rail Service Improvement Program
A multi-billion dollar program modernising the NSW rail network through digital systems, track and signalling upgrades, and station enhancements. In May 2026, the program expanded to include a joint 100 million AUD investment for the Sydney to Canberra rail link, targeting journey times under four hours. Current works include the rollout of state-of-the-art Mariyung intercity trains on the South Coast Line and extensive track maintenance across the Sydney Trains and ARTC networks.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
Sydney House
A circa $800 million, 50-storey mixed-use redevelopment of the historic City Tattersalls Club site delivering 241 premium apartments above a 135-room luxury hotel. Designed by BVN Architecture (tower and interiors) and FJC Studio (heritage podium), the project restores three state heritage-listed buildings including the former Tattersalls Club building from 1891, incorporating a heritage bar, restaurant, event spaces and a commercial wellness centre. Construction is underway with completion targeted for late 2027.
5,488 residents of Haymarket are employed, from a labour force of 5,626. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 59.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 21,231, about 2.1 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and relatively stable employment numbers over the previous year, according to AreaSearch compilation of regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 5,488 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than the 4.1% rate in Greater Sydney, though local participation in the labor force is much lower at 59.2% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a significant 37.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are accommodation & food, professional & technical, and finance & insurance. The neighborhood exhibits a particular concentration in accommodation & food, with an employment share that is 4.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing only 6.4% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% in Greater Sydney. With a ratio of 2.9 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, providing more jobs than it has residents and drawing commuters from adjacent suburbs. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the local labor force contracted by 0.1% and employment fell by 0.3% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a slight decline in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context on potential workforce demand. These five-year and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local workforce profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment structure indicates that local employment would rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes without factoring in localized demographic projections.
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Median household income in Haymarket is $1,931 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $758 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,729 a year against an average of $99,551. The average runs 151% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in the locality is $39,729 and the average is $99,551. These figures place the area in the top percentile nationwide, contrasting with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Adjusted for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $43,829 for the median and $109,825 for the average as of March 2026. Census records show that household income is in the 61st percentile ($1,931 weekly), while individual income is in the 40th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 33.1% of residents (3,272 individuals) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns with the metropolitan distribution where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing costs present a severe burden, leaving only 70.0% of income remaining, which ranks in the 42nd percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Haymarket had 3,005 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 99% apartments. 11% are owned with a mortgage, 79% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 33.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.1%. 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 the local area at the time of the Census consisted of 0.2% houses and 99.8% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates were low at 10.0%, with the remaining properties being paying off a mortgage (10.7%) or occupied by tenants (79.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was higher than the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $650 compared to the metropolitan average of $470. On a national scale, local mortgage payments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Haymarket counted 3,005 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,578 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 49.6% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 8.6%, couples without children at 33.6%, and single-parent homes at 4.1%. The remaining 50.4% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 27.6% and shared group households accounting for 22.9%. The median household occupancy is 2.4 residents, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.9% of adults in Haymarket hold a university qualification, including 35.7% with a bachelor degree and 15.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 6.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic achievement in the area is exceptionally high, with 52.9% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational education represents 24.3% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (17.6%) and certificates (6.7%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 48.1% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 17.7% in university or higher education, 1.7% in primary school, and 1.5% attending high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Haymarket reaches 75 stops on 98 routes, timetabled for about 61,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options include 75 stops within the local area, offering a combination of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops support 98 different routes, which handle a combined volume of 61,565 passenger trips each week. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 114 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with 27% using trains, 26% walking, and 18% taking buses. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.1 per home, which is below the regional average.
A significant 37.0% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Transit services average 8,795 daily trips across all routes, which represents approximately 820 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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91.9% of residents in Haymarket report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 1.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 profiles show excellent statistics in the local area, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality and chronic disease metrics, with a very low occurrence of common illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing approximately 66% of the population (6,542 individuals), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, each affecting 2.6% of residents, while 91.9% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older represent 3.7% of the population (365 individuals), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Seniors in the area display strong health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
85.8% of Haymarket residents were born overseas and 80.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (39.0%) and English (8.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local area ranks among the most multicultural in the nation, with 80.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 85.8% born outside of Australia. Buddhism is the most common religious affiliation, practiced by 31.2% of local residents, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds are Chinese at 39.0% of the population (well above the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 32.4% (well above the regional average of 16.0%), and English at 8.3% (below the regional average of 19.0%).
Other demographic variations include Korean ancestry representing 2.9% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.4% (compared to 1.8% regionally), and Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Haymarket is 29, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 65.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 29, the local population is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. There is a high concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 (43.8%) compared to Greater Sydney, but fewer children aged 5 to 14 (1.7%). The proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 is also much higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 20.1% to 21.6% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 4.2% to 2.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts suggest notable changes, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 913 individuals (21%) from 4,330 to 5,244.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Haymarket
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 14 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,305 at the 2021 Census → 9,888 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 (SAL11884). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.