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Hobart has an estimated 3,669 residents, up from 3,390 at the 2021 Census — a change of 279 people, or 8.2%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 133 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,609 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 verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Hobart is projected to be approximately 3,669 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 279 residents (8.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,390 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,669, projected by AreaSearch after analyzing the most recent ABS ERP statistics publication (June 2025) combined with a further 133 validated new addresses registered since the date of the Census.
A population of this size corresponds to a density of 1,609 persons per square kilometer, a figure that is higher than the typical density across national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The 8.2% expansion in the suburb of Hobart since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (1.8%), as well as the SA4 region, establishing it as a frontrunner for growth in the local area. Overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic growth, functioning as virtually the sole contributor to population increases during recent intervals. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each individual SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base reference year. For SA2 territories excluded from these records, and to project age bracket expansion for periods past 2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year, are utilized with adjustments applied via a weighted aggregation approach of demographic expansion from LGA to SA2 divisions. Looking at upcoming population patterns, demographic growth slightly under the median of national statistical locations is anticipated, with the suburb of Hobart projected to grow by 261 residents up to 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an expansion of 7.1% overall across the 16 years.
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150 new dwellings have been approved in Hobart over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records distributed from statistical zones, the suburb of Hobart has recorded an annual average of about 30 new housing approvals, with an estimated 150 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 23 registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.3 additional occupants per year for each home built during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction levels and local requirements appear well-aligned, creating a balanced marketplace, although recent figures show this has dropped to 0.6 occupants per home over the last 2 financial years, pointing to more balanced supply dynamics.
Building initiatives average $571,000 in projected construction costs, showing that developers are focusing on the high-end residential sector with premium properties. Furthermore, $172.2 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to significant development momentum in the commercial sector. Relative to Greater Hobart, the suburb of Hobart displays 205.0% higher building approvals per resident, offering buyers a broader selection of properties, even though construction momentum has softened recently. New residential building approvals consist of 8.0% standalone houses and 92.0% medium to high-density options. This emphasis on higher-density developments offers more attainable entry pricing and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 192 people for every approved home, the suburb of Hobart exhibits the hallmarks of a developing region. Future projections indicate the suburb of Hobart will gain 261 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections). At ongoing construction rates, residential supply appears positioned to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that surpasses current projections.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hobart, worth an estimated $3.08 billion. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.82 billion. 14 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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, major planning initiatives, and development updates have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 24 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area. Principal developments include the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, In The Hanging Garden Cultural Precinct, the Hobart City Deal, and the Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment (Hobart Port Precinct Capacity Improvements), with the following records detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Hobart City Deal
A 10-year partnership (2019-2029) between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and the Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils to deliver coordinated investments across Greater Hobart. Key programs include the New Bridgewater Bridge, the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, Southern Projects transport upgrades, airport border services, Antarctic and Science Precinct at Macquarie Point, affordable housing and urban renewal, and smart city initiatives including a digital twin and smart precincts strategy.
Masonic Lodge Hotel Conversion
Adaptive reuse and expansion of the historic 1930s Hobart Masonic Hall. The project involves a seven-storey addition above the existing Stripped Classical style building to create a 51-room hotel. The design preserves the heritage facade and internal halls while adding five levels of accommodation and a rooftop bar. Structural columns will be installed at ground level encroaching onto adjoining titles to support the new upper levels.
Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment (Hobart Port Precinct Capacity Improvements)
TasPorts is delivering a staged redevelopment of Hobart's Macquarie Wharves to modernise critical port infrastructure supporting Antarctic research, cruise, trade and logistics. Stage 1 involves demolishing and rebuilding Macquarie Wharf 6 with a new fit-for-purpose structure, shore power, and dedicated berthing for RSV Nuyina as the permanent home of Australia's Antarctic research vessel. Construction contract was awarded to the Hazell Brady joint venture (Hazell Bros Group and Brady Marine and Civil) in December 2025, with early works and geotechnical surveys underway ahead of demolition.Stage 1 practical completion is targeted for August 2028. Subsequent stages will upgrade Macquarie Wharves 4 and 5 to expand cruise and export capacity.
In The Hanging Garden Cultural Precinct
A $300 million mixed-use cultural and urban renewal precinct spanning nearly an entire city block (Murray, Liverpool, Bathurst and Watchorn streets) in Hobart's CBD. Stage 1 - a nine-storey mixed-use office/retail building at 25 Watchorn St designed by Fender Katsalidis - received City of Hobart approval and demolition/construction works are underway. The broader masterplan includes a hotel (180+ keys), upgraded Odeon Theatre, Wellington House conversion (rooftop bar, restaurant, hi-fi bar), residential apartments, hospitality, co-working and performance spaces.Heritage buildings including the Odeon Theatre, Tattersalls Hotel and Wellington House are retained and adapted. Delivered by Riverlee and DarkLab (a MONA subsidiary), with the Stage 1 commercial building a joint venture with Quintessential Equity.
Lumina Function Centre - The Tasman Hotel
Lumina is a purpose-built, column-free function centre being added to The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott, within the Parliament Square precinct in Hobart. Designed by fjcstudio and constructed by SHAPE Tasmania for JGS Property, the venue features a clear-span event space finished in mass-engineered Tasmanian Plantation Oak timber. Lumina will accommodate up to 220 guests for cocktail receptions, 200 banquet-style, or 150 cabaret-style, and will operate in synergy with the hotel's Peppina Restaurant and Deco Lounge.Completion is expected mid-2026, supporting an estimated 187 Tasmanian jobs during construction.
Transforming Collins Street
Two year tactical trial to reshape a 700 m stretch of Collins Street with separated bike lanes, a zebra crossing, lower speed limits, street planting and a new streetside dining area, improving safety and access for people walking and riding while supporting nearby businesses.
Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Construction is underway on the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion. The project is part of the broader Stage 2 RHH Redevelopment and will expand and modernise emergency care facilities, including new treatment points, paediatric and mental health waiting areas, imaging capacity, procedure rooms and staged temporary access arrangements so the hospital can continue operating during works. Phase 1 was completed in 2023, while Phase 2 includes temporary ED access from Argyle Street before works shift to the Liverpool Street side of the hospital in mid-2026.Works are expected to continue until early 2028.
St David Apartments (9 Sandy Bay Road)
Six storey residential apartment building of approximately 28 dwellings opposite St Davids Park. Proposed by Moda with architecture by Room 11. Council approval was secured following revisions to height and massing; construction timing not announced.
2,031 residents of Hobart are employed, from a labour force of 2,236. Unemployment sits at 9.2%, with participation at 63.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,575, about 5.1 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 suburb of Hobart has a highly qualified labor force, strong representation in key service industries, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%, derived from AreaSearch compilations of statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, 2,031 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 4.8% higher than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%, highlighting potential for improvement, and workforce participation matches the Greater Hobart rate of 63.8%. According to Census details, a modest 9.3% of workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The area has a particularly high concentration of workers in accommodation & food, with employment rates at 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, building and construction accounts for only 2.7% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Hobart proportion of 8.7%. With 8.7 workers for every local resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as a major job destination, containing more employment positions than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding statistical zones, the 12-month period experienced a labor force growth of 0.1% alongside a 1.0% drop in employment, which raised the local unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Hobart, where employment fell by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.2%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Hobart. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment structure of the suburb of Hobart suggests local employment will rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Hobart is $1,464 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $667 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,843 a year against an average of $58,085. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that personal earnings in the suburb of Hobart are below the national benchmark, with a median of $41,843 and an average of $58,085. This is lower than the Greater Hobart figures, where the median income is $54,577 and the average is $65,190. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $46,425 (median) and $64,445 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings all rank low in the suburb of Hobart, falling between the 22nd and 33rd percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 29.6% of residents (1,086 people), which is comparable to the wider metropolitan area where this group accounts for 32.2%. Housing costs are creating significant financial stress, with only 78.0% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 25th percentile, while the SEIFA income index places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hobart had 1,065 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 19% detached houses and 64% apartments. 13% are owned with a mortgage, 71% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,848 a month. Rent absorbs 26.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing landscape in the suburb of Hobart at the time of the latest Census consisted of 19.1% standalone houses and 80.8% alternative properties (semi-detached, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Hobart metropolitan distribution of 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative properties. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Hobart were lower than the Hobart metropolitan average, sitting at 16.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (12.7%) or tenants (70.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Hobart metropolitan average at $1,848, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $380, compared to $1,517 and $350 in metropolitan Hobart.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb of Hobart are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hobart counted 1,065 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,153 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 8% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the largest segment at 43.5% of all occupied properties, consisting of 8.2% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 56.5% of homes, with single-person households representing 40.6% and shared households making up 15.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 residents is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.4% of adults in Hobart hold a university qualification, including 30.2% with a bachelor degree and 20.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 11.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,372 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,059 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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Tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Hobart are significantly higher than broader averages, with 53.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% nationwide. This major educational lead positions the area well for high-skill professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational training paths represent 18.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (7.7%) and certificates (11.0%). Enrollment rates in study are very high, with 44.0% of the population presently engaged in formal study.
This comprises 29.4% enrolled in university or tertiary education, 2.8% in high school, and 2.6% attending primary school.
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Public transport in Hobart reaches 38 stops on 99 routes, timetabled for about 7,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport records show 38 active transport stops in the suburb of Hobart, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 99 different routes, which support 7,321 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 130 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, the majority of workers commute to other areas – walking is very common at 51%, while 8% travel by bus. Car ownership averages 0.6 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively small proportion of residents work from home, at 9.3% (2021 Census; likely influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Service frequency averages 1,045 trips per day across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 192 weekly trips per transport stop.
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69.6% of residents in Hobart report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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 Hobart has notable health issues, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with common conditions present across both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~1,841 people). The national benchmark for private health coverage is 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 12.6 and 6.3% of the population, respectively, while 69.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart.
General health indicators for working-age residents are typical. The suburb of Hobart has 15.0% of its population aged 65 and older (550 people), which is lower than the Greater Hobart average of 20.0%. Health indicators for senior residents present some difficulties, with national rankings matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.6% of Hobart residents were born overseas and 35.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.2%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Hobart displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 35.1% of the population using a non-English language at home and 43.6% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 28.1% of residents in the suburb of Hobart. The most notable religious difference is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 5.1% of the population, compared to 1.4% in the wider Greater Hobart region. Regarding ethnic origins (based on parents' place of birth), the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Hobart are English, making up 24.2% of the population (lower than the regional average of 31.8%), Australian, representing 17.9% of the population (lower than the regional average of 28.0%), and Chinese, accounting for 13.3% of the population (significantly higher than the regional average of 2.7%).
Other ethnic backgrounds show notable differences in representation: Korean background represents 0.8% of the suburb of Hobart (compared to 0.2% regionally), Sri Lankan accounts for 0.5% (compared to 0.1%), and Vietnamese represents 1.1% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hobart is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 54.1% 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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Having a median age of 31, the suburb of Hobart is younger than the Greater Hobart median of 39 and is below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, the suburb of Hobart contains a larger percentage of residents aged 25 - 34 (31.5%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (2.8%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.1% to 5.6%, while the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 11.8% to 13.1%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket decreased from 7.7% to 6.5%. Age forecasts for 2041 show notable demographic shifts for the suburb of Hobart. The 45 to 54 cohort has the highest projected increase at 40%, adding 104 residents to total 369. In contrast, the numbers of residents in the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hobart
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 15 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 — 133 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,390 at the 2021 Census → 3,669 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 (SAL60276). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.