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The median house price in Hillvue is $700k, with units at $520k. House values have moved 9.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Hillvue has an estimated 6,809 residents, up from 6,528 at the 2021 Census — a change of 281 people, or 4.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 579 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic estimates for the wider region and new address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Hillvue has a population calculated at 6,809 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 281 residents (4.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,528 residents. The calculation originates from an estimated resident population of 6,769, computed by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an extra 54 validated new addresses added after the Census. This count indicates a density of 579 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and possibilities for future expansion.
The suburb of Hillvue's 4.3% growth rate since the 2021 census was higher than the SA4 region (3.6%), making it a regional growth leader. This expansion was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 44.0% of total growth, though all factors, including interstate and overseas migration, contributed positively. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-specific growth trajectories from these sets are applied to all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated projections, the suburb of Hillvue is expected to experience future demographic growth slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australian localities, with an expected increase of 696 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 9.6% over the 16 years.
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94 new dwellings have been approved in Hillvue over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building permit statistics allocated to local statistical levels shows that the suburb of Hillvue has averaged about 18 new home permits annually, with a total of 94 approvals recorded over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 8 approvals registered so far in FY-26. With an average influx of 1.6 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, supply and demand have remained balanced to support market stability, although this has adjusted to -0.2 people per home over the past 2 financial years, indicating a more balanced alignment.
The average valuation of new residential builds is $514,000, indicating that builders are focusing on premium, high-end housing. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $4.3 million have been logged this financial year, which highlights the dominant residential profile of the locality. Construction output per person in the suburb of Hillvue is roughly 61% of the average for the Rest of NSW, placing it in the 11th percentile of developments nationally, which suggests limited choice for purchasers and reinforces demand for established properties. This volume sits below the national average, pointing to the suburb's mature state and suggesting planning restrictions may play a role. Detached houses account for 62.0% of new residential projects, while medium and high-density formats make up 38.0%, showing a rising proportion of medium-density choices that provide options across different price points, ranging from standard family homes to compact, lower-cost configurations. This marks a major shift from the established housing profile, which consists of 94.0% houses, showing the declining availability of vacant land alongside changing homebuyer preferences and affordability issues. The density of 1356 residents for every single building permit reflects a very quiet residential construction market. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Hillvue will add 656 new residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Homebuilding is keeping pace with these expected demographic increases, though buyers may face rising competition as the population expands.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hillvue, worth an estimated $506 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.3 billion. 14 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and energy. 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 projects, planning changes, and major works are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 12 projects that are expected to influence the area. Principal developments include the Goonoo Goonoo Commercial Precinct, Hillvue Public Preschool, Tamworth Sports and Entertainment Precinct, and Majestic Tamworth, with the primary projects of interest outlined below.
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Goonoo Goonoo Commercial Precinct
A 52-hectare (130-acre) major retail and light industrial precinct at the southern gateway to Tamworth, located 4 km south of the CBD and fronting the New England Highway. The precinct is the last remaining E3-zoned land within Tamworth's Longyard large format retail district, currently subdivided into 41 lots across four stages. The development will be anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket as part of a neighbourhood retail centre incorporating a chemist, GP, newsagent and bakery.Bulk earthworks across the entire site are complete and civil works (roads, sewerage and associated infrastructure) are progressing. Most lots in stages one and two are reportedly sold, with stage two (across from the AELEC on Jack Smyth Drive) ready to build first. Practical completion of stages one and two is targeted for mid-2026, with construction on individual lots commencing from registration in early 2026. The total investment is estimated at around 400 million dollars.
Hillvue Public Preschool
A new public preschool is being delivered at Hillvue Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to build 100 new public preschools co-located with primary schools across NSW. The facility will include two preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, an administration area, amenities, a staff kitchen and storage, catering for up to 40 children per day with a play-based educational program delivered by qualified educators. Construction is underway with the building structure now complete; services fit-off and external landscaping works are in progress, with the preschool targeted to open in time for Day 1, Term 1 2027, pending regulatory service approval.
Tamworth Sports and Entertainment Precinct
A 341-hectare structure plan precinct on the southern edge of Tamworth, designed to support and grow major regional sports, equine and entertainment facilities. The precinct encloses the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC), the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC), the Northern Inland Centre of Sporting Excellence (NICSE) and the Longyard Golf Course. The flagship development is the Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence on Jack Smyth Drive, Hillvue. Originally budgeted at $45 million, the project's estimated cost has risen to around $57 million following a development application modification submitted in early 2026, with the increase attributed to construction industry escalation and pool contractor pricing.Funding includes $15 million from the NSW Government's Centre of Excellence Fund, $9 million from the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program, and a Council contribution that will be partly met through asset recycling. Council is working with preferred contractor Richard Crookes Constructions through an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process, with enabling works to begin at the Hillvue site in coming months and a final budget, funding strategy and Design and Construct contract proposal expected to be considered by Council by June 2026. Stage 1 will deliver a 50 metre indoor pool with central swim wall and moveable floor, a 17 by 10 metre warm water pool, spa and sauna, accessible amenities, foyer, cafe, spectator seating, allied health rooms, education and meeting spaces, sports science testing lab, gym and parking, with a target opening in mid-2027. The precinct also establishes two Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs) to support late-night live music and events in the Tamworth CBD and the Longyard area, and includes new road connections, an aquatic education hub, and medium-density housing along the western edge near Longyard Golf Course. Adoption of the wider Regional Structure Plan was deferred from December 2025 to 2026 to allow further community consultation on issues raised during exhibition.
Goonoo Goonoo Road Child Care Facility
Construction of a new single-storey, purpose-built child care centre at 355 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Hillvue, Tamworth. The approved development will cater for up to 150 children across six classrooms, with a large outdoor play area, two undercover play areas, and a dedicated arts and activity room on a 3,000 sqm site. Developer Atlus Pty Ltd intends to build and retain ownership of the facility while leasing it to a local or small-scale childcare operator. The development application was approved by Tamworth Regional Council on 6 March 2026, with the developer targeting completion by the end of 2026.
Southern Gateway Activation Precinct
Structure plan for the Southern Gateway Activation Precinct (Precinct 1) on Tamworth's southern fringe. The plan provides a high-level 20-year framework for diverse housing development, from large residential lots to standard urban lots, to accommodate population growth. The precinct surrounds the existing Kingswood estate. The structure plans were endorsed by Council in April 2026 and by the NSW Department of Planning in May 2026, though some areas require further technical studies and planning amendments.
Majestic Tamworth
A lifestyle community development featuring 98 premium villas with resort-style facilities, designed for over-50s living, adjoining the Longyard Golf Course.
Transgrid Tamworth Depot Maintenance and Workshop Buildings
Demolition of existing structures and construction of new maintenance and workshop buildings at the Transgrid Tamworth depot. The upgrade provides modernized facilities to support regional high-voltage electricity transmission network operations.
Arcadia Estate
A significant residential development in Tamworth, identified as a major site for housing the region's growing population. The project aims to provide a mix of housing types, including medium-density options. Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream home in Tamworth's newest community. Just moments from the heart of town, enjoy the convenience of local amenities while embracing the serenity of country living.
3,896 residents of Hillvue are employed, from a labour force of 3,993. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,169, about 76% 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 suburb of Hillvue has a diverse labor market comprising both professional and trade-based jobs, with solid representation in public service sectors, and an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 3,896 employed local residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.7% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while the participation rate is high at 71.4% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 15.0% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
Local employment is mostly concentrated in retail trade, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The suburb of Hillvue shows a strong specialization in manufacturing, where the employment share is 1.4 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 1.9% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison of the Census working population against resident numbers indicates that local employment opportunities are limited. Based on SALM and ABS data analyzed by AreaSearch across broader statistical boundaries, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw the local labor force shrink by 2.7% and total employment decline by 3.6%, which caused the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer perspective on future labor requirements in the suburb of Hillvue. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted model that does not adjust for specific local population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hillvue is $1,701 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $839 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,429 a year against an average of $66,778. 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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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Hillvue are slightly below the national benchmark, according to financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. The median income of local taxpayers is $55,429 and the average income is $66,778, compared to Regional NSW statistics of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $61,149 (median) and $73,669 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that personal, family, and household incomes in the area align with the 52nd percentile nationwide.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which includes 35.7% of residents (2,430 people), comparable to the regional proportion of 29.9%. Local residents retain 87.7% of their income after meeting housing expenses, showing strong discretionary capacity, and the area is positioned in the 4th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hillvue had 2,471 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. 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 the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 93.6% detached houses and 6.4% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional NSW where detached houses made up 82.6% and other formats accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Hillvue stood at 40.3%, which matches the Regional NSW average, with the remaining houses held under a mortgage (36.0%) or rented (23.7%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,517 per month, significantly below the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while weekly rent was $350, compared to the Regional NSW average of $330.
Compared to national averages, mortgage costs in the area are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hillvue counted 2,471 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 75.1% of households in the suburb of Hillvue, consisting of couples with children (28.2%), couples without children (33.4%), and single parents (12.4%). The remaining 24.9% are non-family households, which consist of lone persons (22.4%) and group households (2.6%). The average household occupancy is 2.5 residents, which is slightly above the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Hillvue hold a university qualification, including 11.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 506 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 844 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 suburb of Hillvue exhibits lower tertiary attainment rates than the rest of the state, with university qualifications held by 16.9% of residents compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a potential focus area for local educational resources. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.5%, with postgraduate qualifications at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical training credentials, split between advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (30.2%). Enrolment rates are high, with 27.8% of residents participating in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 10.1% in primary school, 9.4% in high school, and 2.1% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hillvue reaches 122 stops on 59 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit options shows 122 bus stops located in the suburb of Hillvue. These stops are served by 59 separate routes, which combine to offer 1,072 passenger journeys every week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 119 meters from the closest stop. Because the suburb of Hillvue is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, and cars remain the primary mode of travel for 97% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. Approximately 15.0% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Service frequency averages 153 runs per day across all transit lines, which represents about 8 weekly trips per bus stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
62.8% of residents in Hillvue report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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The suburb of Hillvue exhibits notable health challenges based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic condition prevalence, with common health concerns observed among both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the SA2 average at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 3,631 people. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequently reported medical conditions in the suburb of Hillvue, affecting 9.7% and 9.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 62.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Residents of working age show higher than average rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.1% of the population (1,572 people). Health ratings for these older residents are above average, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hillvue is largely Australian-born, at 92.7% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.7%) and English (30.6%). 8.5% 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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The suburb of Hillvue displays low levels of multicultural diversity, with citizens making up 92.1% of the population, 92.7% of residents born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 67.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top ancestries reported in the suburb of Hillvue are Australian at 32.7%, English at 30.6%, and Irish at 9.0%. Some ethnic heritages show notable differences compared to regional figures: Australian Aboriginal residents account for 8.5% of the population, compared to 4.6% regionally, while Samoan ancestry is recorded at 0.1%, matching the regional average of 0.1%, and Korean ancestry is also recorded at 0.1%, matching the regional average of 0.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hillvue is 42. 24.2% 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 in the suburb of Hillvue is 42 years, which is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 and higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic profile features a high proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (12.6%) and a smaller proportion of 45 - 54 year-olds (10.7%) compared to Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 11.2% to 12.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 10.4% to 11.5%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.3% to 10.7%, and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 13.7% to 12.3%.
Projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts in the suburb of Hillvue, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 22%, adding 187 residents to total 1,045, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hillvue
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 8 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 — 54 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,528 at the 2021 Census → 6,809 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 (SAL11921). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.