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The median house price in Islington is $965k, with units at $810k. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Islington has an estimated 2,306 residents, up from 2,026 at the 2021 Census — a change of 280 people, or 13.8%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. That puts 3,248 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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Drawing on ABS demographic updates across the surrounding territory and address validations conducted by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Islington is projected to house approximately 2,306 occupants as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 280 people (13.8%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,026 people. Such growth derives from a resident count of 2,301 determined by AreaSearch via the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 49 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. Consequently, population density reaches 3,247 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Islington within the top quartile of nationally assessed regions.
The 13.8% surge recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (5.1%) as well as the broader SA4 region, positioning the suburb of Islington at the forefront of regional expansion. Incoming international arrivals primarily propelled this growth, generating roughly 37.0% of total demographic additions in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from interstate migration and natural increase. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections across individual SA2 zones published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, substituting NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline where gaps exist. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these models are similarly applied across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic patterns, demographic gains exceeding the median for national non-metropolitan zones are anticipated, with the suburb of Islington expected to expand by 325 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, culminating in an overall 16-year increase of 13.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
154 new dwellings have been approved in Islington over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 12.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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ABS residential building approval data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Islington registers approximately 30 approved dwellings annually, totaling roughly 154 approved residential units throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 3 during FY-25 to date. Housing demand remains robust with an intake of 2.5 new residents per year per completed home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), underpinning local real estate values. Residential construction exhibits an average expected construction cost of $668,000, underscoring an emphasis on high-end, premium developments. Commercial planning approvals have reached $2.0 million this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential fabric of the locality.
Per capita construction activity in Islington outstrips the Rest of NSW by 137.0%, broadening options for prospective buyers despite a recent cooling in approval volumes. This intensity sits substantially above national benchmarks, demonstrating elevated developer appetite. Incoming stock comprises 12.0% detached dwellings alongside 88.0% medium and high-density housing formats. Such a shift toward medium-to-high-density living provides accessible price points that appeal to downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. This stands in stark contrast to the existing residential profile of 56.0% houses, reflecting constrained land availability and shifting buyer lifestyle choices. A density of roughly 574 people per dwelling approval characterizes Islington as an established, mature market. Projections indicate Islington will add 320 residents up to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing construction trajectories suggest that pipeline residential development will easily satisfy incoming dwelling requirements, creating advantageous market conditions and potentially facilitating demographic growth above current forecasts.
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 50 current infrastructure and development projects close to Islington, worth an estimated $5.33 billion. 13 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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AreaSearch has tracked 11 significant infrastructure developments and planning frameworks influencing local trajectory. Key initiatives include the Hunter Park Precinct, Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, City of Newcastle Development Control Plan (DCP) 2023, and Maitland Rd, Tighes Hill.
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Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
A Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence being established at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle to deliver microskills, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships aligned to clean energy and sustainable manufacturing. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments with over $61 million through the National Skills Agreement, the Centre includes facility upgrades and a mobile training unit to extend delivery into regional and remote northern NSW. It supports workforce transition into the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone and local rail manufacturing programs including the Tangara fleet.Term 1 2026 microcredential and microskill enrolments are now open, and a fully subsidised Diploma of Renewable, Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing Management begins its first intake on 21 July 2026.
Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements
Safety upgrades to two roundabouts on Parkway Avenue (at National Park Street and Smith Street) to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Works include kerb realignments, enlarged central islands, full width speed humps, raised shared path crossings (raised priority path crossings), new street lighting/signage, landscaping and off-road cyclist bypasses. Construction began 19 Aug 2025 with completion expected in early 2026.
Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Transport Oriented Development Area - Hamilton Station
A state-led urban renewal initiative under the NSW TOD Program, implementing new planning controls within 400 metres of Hamilton Station to stimulate high-density residential growth. The reforms permit residential flat buildings up to 22 metres and shop-top housing up to 24 metres, with a maximum floor space ratio of 2.5:1. As of 2024, the program has transitioned from planning to implementation, with the SEPP (Housing) amendment formally applying these controls to the Hamilton precinct to accelerate housing delivery.
Newcastle Port Logistics Hub
A major distribution hub on a 14.3-hectare site at 71 Industrial Drive, Mayfield. The project provides purpose-built facilities for logistics, manufacturing, and agribusiness with tailored Design and Construct options up to 50,000sqm. As of early 2026, the site is active with leasing opportunities for warehouse and hardstand space, while supporting the broader Port of Newcastle diversification into renewable energy equipment storage.
Gregson Park Masterplan
A 10-year masterplan for Gregson Park in Hamilton, adopted by City of Newcastle Council on 23 November 2021 following community consultation and public exhibition. The plan celebrates the site's European and Indigenous heritage while renewing recreational facilities. The new inclusive playspace, featuring a six-metre climbing tower, nature and water play, a yarning circle and bush tucker garden, upgraded amenities building and covered picnic area, was completed and officially reopened on 4 October 2024. Remaining long-term priorities, subject to Council budget, include a community shelter on the former bowling club site, a multi-sports half court, resurfaced tennis courts, potential community gardens and kiosk, and demolition of the deteriorated glasshouse, with investigation works into its removal continuing subject to funding.
1,471 residents of Islington are employed, from a labour force of 1,550. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 77.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Islington features an educated labor pool with strong representation in essential community services and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, 1,471 residents were actively employed, while local joblessness stood 1.0% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably elevated at 77.2%, surpassing the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census findings indicate that 33.8% of employed locals carried out their duties from home, though pandemic-related restrictions during that period should be acknowledged. Leading fields of employment among the local workforce include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.
A marked industry concentration exists in professional & technical fields, where the local employment proportion is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of resident workers, trailing the Regional NSW level of 5.3%. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident populace implies that a substantial portion of workers travel outside the neighborhood for their jobs. Aggregated data from broader statistical areas, analyzed by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures, indicate that over the 12 months to March 2026, the labour force shrank by 0.6% and employment dropped by 2.3%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate by 1.7 percentage points. This trend differs from what occurred in Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labour force decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts from Mar-26 that can help clarify future demand in Islington. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Islington's employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this figure relies on a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Islington is $1,828 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $995 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,714 a year against an average of $69,971. 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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ATO postcode-level statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Islington recorded a median income of $57,714 and an average of $69,971, outperforming Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Incorporating a 10.32% Wage Price Index lift since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of $63,670 for median income and $77,192 for average earnings. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings stood at $995 (78th percentile) while household earnings sat at the 54th percentile. Earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 encompass 37.0% of local earners (853 individuals), compared to 29.9% regionally.
Housing expenses account for 19.2% of income, leaving disposable earnings at the 51st percentile, with the locality positioned in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Islington had 909 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 12% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. 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 separate houses make up 56.1% of Islington's residential stock, while 43.8% consists of semi-detached, apartment, or other attached configurations, diverging from Regional NSW figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 20.5%, trailing Regional NSW, with 31.7% of homes carrying a mortgage and 47.8% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $2,000 and median weekly rent of $430 exceed Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330 respectively. On a national scale, local monthly mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Islington counted 909 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,035 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 53.7% of households, consisting of 24.2% couples without children, 17.7% couples with children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 46.3%, split between single-person dwellings at 33.6% and group households at 12.6%. The typical household contains 2.1 people, which is below the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.4% of adults in Islington hold a university qualification, including 27.8% with a bachelor degree and 9.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 164 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,095 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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Higher education attainment in Islington is pronounced, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, notably higher than the Rest of NSW benchmark of 21.3% and the SA4 region rate of 26.1%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 9.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 31.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates at 20.6% and advanced diplomas at 10.9%. Current participation in formal study is substantial, with 27.7% of residents engaged in educational courses.
This includes 10.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions, 6.0% attending primary school, and 4.7% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Islington reaches 18 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 910 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 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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The suburb of Islington is serviced by 18 public transit stops accommodating bus routes. A total of 12 routes operate across the network, generating 913 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is high, with typical walking distances averaging 141 meters to the nearest stop. Private vehicles are the primary commuting option for 84% of traveling workers, while cycling and walking each represent 5%. Vehicle availability averages 1.0 per residence, below regional levels, while 33.8% of workers carried out their employment from home at the 2021 Census. Transit services provide an average of 130 daily trips across the broader network, which equates to roughly 50 weekly services per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.2% of residents in Islington report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics show notable rates of illness across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 55% (~1,258 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 51.9%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 8.8% and 14.2% of residents respectively, whereas 68.2% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 11.1% of residents (255 people), well below the Regional NSW share of 23.3%, with elderly health indicators aligning closely with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Islington is largely Australian-born, at 86.0% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is comparatively high in Islington, where 86.0% of residents were born in Australia, 91.2% hold Australian citizenship, and 93.0% speak only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 28.1% of the community. Faiths categorized as Other account for 1.0% of the population, slightly above the Regional NSW figure of 0.8%. English (29.5%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (10.7%) form the primary parental ancestries among local residents. Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive representations, including Scottish at 9.8% (against 8.0% regionally), Welsh at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Islington is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Islington is heavily weighted toward childless younger cohorts. Updated August 2026 estimates show that 40.9% of the population is aged 25 - 44, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while residents aged 65+ make up only 11.1%, against 23.3% regionally. The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and significantly below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. The 25 - 44 age cohort has expanded from 37.6% at the Census to 40.9% today and is projected to capture the bulk of future demographic gains by 2041, increasing by 217 residents (23%) to reach 1,160.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Islington
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 · Jun 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 49 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,026 at the 2021 Census → 2,306 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 (SAL11999). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.