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Invermay (Tas.) has an estimated 3,467 residents, down from 3,498 at the 2021 Census. That puts 860 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside address records confirmed after the Census, the suburb of Invermay (Tas.) has an estimated resident count of 3,467 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,498 people, this represents a contraction of 31 people (0.9%). This estimate is established from an underlying resident count of 3,462 determined via ABS ERP figures published in June 2025, combined with 22 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resulting living density stands at 860 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
Over the previous ten-year timeframe, the suburb of Invermay (Tas.) recorded steady growth, generating a 1.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 area. The primary engine of demographic expansion has been overseas arrivals, representing roughly 99.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Invermay (Tas.) incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year). Where SA2 coverage is incomplete, and when tracking age-bracket shifts beyond 2032, figures apply the 2022 Tasmanian State Government Regional/LGA projections (based on 2021) converted through weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Future demographic trajectories point toward expansion running slightly underneath the non-capital regional median, with the suburb of Invermay (Tas.) projected to add 256 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, delivering an overall growth rate of 7.2% across the 16 years.
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24 new dwellings have been approved in Invermay (Tas.) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Property development assessments from AreaSearch utilizing ABS residential building approval figures indicate that Invermay averages roughly 4 residential dwellings approved annually, amounting to 24 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 3 approvals have been logged. In the context of recent population contractions, building volumes appear aligned with local demand while maintaining adequate buyer options. The average expected construction cost for newly approved dwellings reaches $550,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on higher-tier, premium residential projects. Concurrently, commercial activity shows strong momentum, evidenced by $75.0 million in non-residential approvals during the current financial year.
Residential building output in Invermay sits 63.0% below regional average per person compared to Rest of Tas.. Such subdued building levels often provide upward support to existing asset pricing and buyer demand. Approval rates also track under the national standard, a reflection of the suburb's established urban footprint and potential local planning limits. All recent residential approvals have been for standalone houses, preserving a lower-density character that appeals to buyers seeking space. This focus means standalone houses make up a greater share of new pipeline activity than the 76.0% at Census baseline, demonstrating sustained appetite for family-sized dwellings. The metric of 697 people per approved home underscores a comparatively subdued development landscape. Demographic forecasts indicate that Invermay is slated to expand by 251 residents through to 2041, measured against the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should building rates stay at current levels, the addition of new housing stock could fall behind population additions, tightening market conditions and reinforcing upward pressure on local property values.
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Development applications around Invermay (Tas.)
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Invermay (Tas.), worth an estimated $72 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.41 billion. 9 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and environmental & disaster management. 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 capital expenditure and strategic planning exert a substantial influence on community growth, with AreaSearch cataloguing 17 infrastructure initiatives relevant to the district. Major projects include the kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space), Flood Levee Protected Areas Specific Area Plan, UTAS Stadium Redevelopment, and University of Tasmania Launceston campus Inveresk.
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kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space)
The kanamaluka Cultural Centre is a proposed $70 million multipurpose arts, culture, and convention facility planned for Invermay, Launceston. Led by JMC Group in partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the precinct plan includes a 750-seat concert hall, a 1,000-seat conference centre, First Nations cultural areas, and recording studios. The project has received planning support from the City of Launceston and is progressing through funding and detailed design.
Flood Levee Protected Areas Specific Area Plan
Draft Amendment PSA-LLP0029 to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Launceston Local Provisions Schedule. The amendment removes the legacy LAU-S10.0 Invermay/Inveresk Flood Inundation Specific Area Plan and inserts a new LAU-S17 Flood Levee Protected Areas Specific Area Plan, while modifying the C12.0 Flood-Prone Areas Hazard Code overlay. The new plan establishes a current, best-practice, risk-based framework for land use and development across five mapped areas covering Invermay, Inveresk, Newstead and parts of central Launceston. Land is sorted into High, Medium, and Low Flood Risk Precincts based on a flood risk assessment by Molino Stewart that modelled current, 2050 and 2090 climate scenarios.The plan aims to minimise risk to life and property for approximately 3,000 properties protected by the 12km Launceston levee system. Key controls include restricting residential subdivision in high risk areas (effectively banning new subdivisions in much of Invermay), prohibiting new aged care, retirement villages, custodial and respite care facilities in all flood risk precincts, and requiring new builds in high risk zones to be certified by an expert as capable of withstanding flood waters and debris assuming no levee protection. Council approved the draft amendment on 12 December 2024 and it is now under formal assessment by the Tasmanian Planning Commission, with delegates Roger Howlett and Robin Nolan appointed on 5 March 2026 and Louise Blyth as Planning Adviser.
UTAS Stadium Redevelopment
The $130 million redevelopment of UTAS Stadium (York Park) is transforming the venue into a world-class Tier 2 sporting precinct. Main works include the new mass-timber Centre West Stand featuring premium seating and corporate facilities, a redeveloped Eastern Stand with 3,629 seats, and Western Stand infill seating. The project increases capacity to 17,500 and prepares the venue for the Tasmania Devils AFL/AFLW entry in 2028. Construction is being delivered in phases to maintain stadium operations for AFL and BBL matches.
Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Launceston's heritage-listed Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre precinct. The project will restore and upgrade the Princess Theatre to contemporary safety, access and performance standards, reconstruct the Earl Arts Centre as a purpose-built Earl Street Theatre, improve foyer, bar, toilet, backstage, technical and gathering spaces, and provide lift access to public levels. The precinct closed in late 2025, construction was scheduled to begin in early 2026, completion is planned for late 2027, and reopening is expected in early 2028.
Launceston Hospice
The Launceston Hospice is a 20 million dollar purpose-built palliative care facility being delivered at the historic Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct in South Launceston. Designed by Jaws Architects, the project repurposes the 1921 heritage building (originally an Infectious Diseases Hospital) into a 12-bed dedicated hospice, offering a home-like environment with private verandas, day rooms, calm spaces, and connectivity to the established gardens and courtyards that characterise the Allambi site. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing inpatient and respite palliative care, and will be the first dedicated public hospice in Northern Tasmania since the closure of Phillip Oakden House in 2007.Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health, the project received planning approval from the City of Launceston in May 2025 and the construction tender has been awarded. Existing services at the Allambi Building are being relocated to Cimitiere House to make way for works. Following timeline revisions, construction is now expected to commence in April 2026, with the hospice anticipated to open to patients in mid-2027.
University of Tasmania Launceston campus Inveresk
The Inveresk campus is a new, purpose-built precinct designed for education, community, business, and industry collaboration. It includes buildings like The Shed (for health and science disciplines), River's Edge (study and teaching spaces for various disciplines), and refurbished E.G Stone building (headquarters for professional services). Features include residential accommodation, food and beverage options, amenities like end-of-trip facilities and parenting rooms, and outdoor spaces for learning and events (e.g., pulingina milaythina Welcoming Space, Riawunna Garden, Esk activity space).It honors Inveresk's cultural and industrial heritage and is located a 10-minute walk from Launceston CBD.
Bunnings Warehouse North Launceston
A development application has been lodged by Bunnings in North Launceston to create a new commercial building for bulky goods sales on part of its land. The new building would have a retail space of about 1520sqm.
Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP)
A major project to improve the water quality of the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary by upgrading Launceston's combined sewage and stormwater system. The project includes a new 3km underground pipeline to redirect sewage and stormwater flows to the Ti Tree Bend Sewage Treatment Plant, reducing untreated overflows into the estuary.
1,833 residents of Invermay (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,953. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 64.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,387, about 127% of 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Invermay maintains a skilled talent pool with notable participation across essential public services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,833, while the local jobless rate sits 2.2% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas.. Overall labour force participation remains elevated at 64.9%, well above the 58.7% benchmark in Regional Tas.. During the Census, a modest 5.9% of the local workforce reported working from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
The accommodation & food sector exhibits particularly high concentration, employing staff at 1.6 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.9% of local employment, well below the 8.4% share across Regional Tas.. With a ratio of 1.1 workers per resident at the Census, Invermay serves as a notable employment centre, generating more jobs than it has resident workers and drawing commuters in from adjacent communities. Analysis of combined ABS and SALM data shows that over the recent 12-month period, the local labour pool contracted by 1.6% alongside a 1.8% drop in filled positions, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Tas. recorded a 1.8% lift in employment and a 1.7% expansion in the labour force, accompanied by a slight jobless reduction. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's industry forecasts from Mar-26 provide perspective on potential workforce trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-level expectations to Invermay's industry profile suggests local job opportunities could grow by 6.4% across five years and 13.6% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative weighted extrapolation without integrating local population projections).
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Median household income in Invermay (Tas.) is $1,128 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $626 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,751 a year against an average of $50,592. 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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Postcode-level ATO tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in Invermay below countrywide benchmarks, reporting a median income of $45,751 and an average income of $50,592. These figures compare with Regional Tas. medians of $49,689 and averages of $59,358. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $50,761 (median) and $56,132 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census returns, local household, family, and individual incomes sit between the 8th and 15th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket encompasses 28.4% of residents (984 people) earning $800 - 1,499, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 28.5%.
Affordability constraints are marked, with residents retaining only 81.5% of income after housing expenses, placing the locality at the 8th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Invermay (Tas.) had 1,342 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 11% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $285 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,092 a month. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that Invermay's housing stock consists of 75.5% separate houses and 24.6% medium-to-high density or alternative housing types (comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Regional Tas. features 89.9% separate houses and 10.1% alternative structures. Outright home ownership stands at 24.1%, trailing the broader regional standard, with remaining residences split between mortgaged properties (24.1%) and rental housing (51.8%). Local mortgage servicing averages a median of $1,092 monthly, noticeably below the Regional Tas. median of $1,274 and the nationwide figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent sits at $285, compared to $250 across Regional Tas.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Invermay (Tas.) counted 1,342 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 55.4% of all local households, divided between couples without children (22.3%), couples with children (17.6%), and single parent families (13.6%). Non-family living arrangements represent 44.6% of residences, consisting of lone person households (37.3%) and group households (7.6%). The local median household size of 2.2 people tracks slightly below the Regional Tas. benchmark of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.3% of adults in Invermay (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 700 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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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Levels of higher education in Invermay exceed surrounding regional benchmarks, with 30.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 19.3% in Rest of Tas. and 21.7% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential category at 19.1%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 9.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, broken down into advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (25.4%). Student participation is substantial throughout the community, with 36.2% of the population enrolled in an educational course.
This cohort encompasses 12.5% undertaking tertiary studies, 8.9% attending primary school, and 6.0% engaged in secondary education.
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Public transport in Invermay (Tas.) reaches 8 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Invermay is served by 8 public bus stops connected across 22 transit routes, generating a combined total of 2,407 weekly trips. Accessibility to public transit is favourable, with residents situated an average of 289 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting is largely outward-bound, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 83%, while 10% of trips are made on foot. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 per dwelling, below regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 5.9% of local workers worked from home, reflecting conditions during COVID-19. Bus services run at an average frequency of 343 trips per day across the collective network, translating to roughly 300 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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63.0% of residents in Invermay (Tas.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illness point to notable health challenges in Invermay, with chronic health conditions prevalent among younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is limited, held by roughly 47% of residents (~1,637 people), trailing the Australian national average of 55.7%. The two most prevalent long-term conditions recorded locally are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 13.4 and 8.8% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 63.0% of residents reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas..
Chronic health issues are elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 15.0% of the population (520 people), below the 25.1% proportion seen in Regional Tas., with health metrics for older residents tracking in line with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Invermay (Tas.) is largely Australian-born, at 77.5% of residents, with 17.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (26.9%). 3.5% 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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Cultural diversity in Invermay is higher than typical regional levels, with 22.5% of residents born abroad and 17.1% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most common faith, accounting for 33.7% of residents. The most notable statistical variance appears in the Other religious category, which represents 1.9% of the local population versus 0.7% throughout Regional Tas.. Regarding reported parental heritage, the leading ancestries across Invermay are English at 30.4%, Australian at 26.9% (below the Regional Tas. level of 32.6%), and Other at 9.9% (well above the 4.6% regional average).
Additional notable ancestral shares include Australian Aboriginal at 3.5% (compared to 4.1% regionally), Chinese at 3.3% (against 0.8% regionally), and Dutch at 1.3% (versus 1.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Invermay (Tas.) is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 37.3% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Invermay (Tas.) maintains a younger age distribution than Regional Tas. overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 show that 36.9% of the population falls into the 25 - 44 age category, compared to 23.0% across Regional Tas., while those aged 65+ comprise 15.0% locally against 25.1% regionally. The median age remains steady at 33, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 12 years below the Regional Tas. median of 45, as well as below the nationwide Census median of 38. The most significant shift since the Census occurred in the 0 - 24 age bracket, which decreased from 31.2% to 26.0%.
By 2041, senior cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to register the largest increase, expanding by 101 (19%) to reach 621.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Invermay (Tas.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 22 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,498 at the 2021 Census → 3,467 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL60288). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.