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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 2,320 residents, up from 2,026 at the 2021 Census — a change of 294 people, or 14.5%. Growth has averaged 3.0% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. That puts 3,268 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population statistics analyzed alongside recent validation of addresses by AreaSearch, the suburb of Islington has a population of approximately 2,320 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 294 individuals (14.5%) relative to the 2,026 residents documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation is derived from a June 2025 ABS ERP release and 45 validated new addresses added after the census date, leading to an estimated population of 2,319 by AreaSearch. With a density of 3,267 persons per square kilometer, the area ranks in the top quartile of locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
The growth rate of 14.5% since the 2021 census outperformed the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and its SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 37.0% of the overall population gains, although natural increase and interstate migration also contributed positively. Projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year by ABS/Geoscience Australia have been adopted by AreaSearch. For SA2 areas lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilized. Growth rates by age cohort from these combined datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends point to a population gain slightly below the median for Australian regional areas, with the suburb of Islington projected to add 322 residents by 2041 based on these SA2 projections, translating to a 13.8% total increase over the 16 years.
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60 new dwellings have been approved in Islington over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. 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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According to building approval statistics from the ABS mapped to the area, development approvals in the suburb of Islington average approximately 12 dwellings per year. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an estimated 60 homes were approved, with 3 approved so far in FY-26. An average influx of 5.3 new residents per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25 indicates that demand is outpacing supply, which commonly drives prices upward and intensifies buyer competition. The average value of new dwellings stands at $484,000, showing that developers are focused on high-end, premium properties.
Non-residential development is represented by $2.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year, underscoring the residential focus of the area. The rate of construction per person in the suburb of Islington is comparable to the Rest of NSW, keeping the market in balance with the broader region. Recent building approvals consist of 14.0% detached homes and 86.0% medium and high-density developments. This focus on higher-density housing provides more accessible price points and attracts first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. This is a significant shift from the current housing stock, which is 56.0% houses, showing a shortage of developable land and reflecting changing resident preferences and a need for varied, affordable housing. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals is approximately 184 people per approval, indicating market expansion. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the suburb of Islington is projected to add 321 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction activity matches these future housing demands, helping to maintain stable market conditions without generating intense pressure on prices.
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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning changes, and development policies are major factors in local real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 11 key initiatives that are likely to influence the area. High-profile projects include the Hunter Park Precinct, the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, the City of Newcastle Development Control Plan (DCP) 2023, and upgrades to 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.
1,481 residents of Islington are employed, from a labour force of 1,560. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 77.4%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Statistical data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Islington has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in key service industries and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,481, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.0% higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 77.4%, compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census figures show a high rate of working from home at 33.8%, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The local workforce is concentrated in fields such as professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
In particular, professional & technical roles are highly concentrated, with an employment share 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry & fishing sectors are underrepresented, accounting for only 0.3% of local workers compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. Although local jobs are available, census comparisons between the working population and local resident numbers suggest many residents travel to other areas for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS data for the area shows that over a 12-month period, the labor force shrank by 0.4% and total employment dropped by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 1.6 percentage points. Over the same period, Regional NSW saw a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a rise of 0.5 percentage points in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand, mapped to the local industry mix. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local profile suggests employment in the suburb of Islington could rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration rather than a local population projection.
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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According to the latest postcode ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Islington had a median income of $57,714 and an average income of $69,971. This is slightly above the national average, and compares to a median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 in Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $63,670 for the median and $77,192 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sat at the 78th percentile ($995 weekly), and household income was at the 54th percentile.
The weekly earnings band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the largest cohort, covering 37.0% of the community (858 individuals), compared to 29.9% across the region. Housing costs account for 19.2% of income, leaving disposable income at the 51st percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
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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According to the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Islington consisted of 56.1% detached houses and 43.8% alternative formats (including apartments and semi-detached dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was lower than the regional rate at 20.5%, with mortgaged properties making up 31.7% and rentals accounting for 47.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, coming in at $2,000, while median weekly rent was $430 compared to the regional figure of $330. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Islington exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are notably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Islington counted 909 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,041 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 make up 53.7% of all households, consisting of 17.7% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 10.1% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 46.3% of homes, with single-person households at 33.6% and shared group households at 12.6%. The median household size is 2.1 persons, which is lower than the Regional NSW average 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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Residents in the suburb of Islington hold university degrees at a rate of 41.4% among those aged 15+, which is significantly higher than the 21.3% recorded in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions the community well for jobs in knowledge-based fields. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational training is also common, with 31.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of 10.9% with advanced diplomas and 20.6% holding certificates.
Enrolment in education is high, with 27.7% of the population studying. This total comprises 10.1% in tertiary studies, 6.0% in primary schooling, and 4.7% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Islington reaches 19 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 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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Analysis of transit options shows 19 active bus stops within the suburb of Islington, operating across 15 separate routes and serving 1,061 passenger trips each week. Transport access is high, with average distances to the nearest stop being 140 meters. The area is mainly residential, with most workers commuting out of the suburb. Private vehicles are the main transport method at 84%, while 5% of residents walk and 5% cycle. The average vehicle ownership is 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average. A total of 33.8% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
Public transport services run an average of 151 times per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 55 passenger trips per week at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Mortality data and chronic illness rates compiled by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Islington faces key health issues, with common ailments affecting both younger and older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 55% of the population (~1,266 people), which compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent health conditions, affecting 8.8% and 14.2% of residents respectively. However, 68.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age adults show higher than average rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.8% of the population (250 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW share of 23.4%. Seniors face some health challenges, with national outcomes tracking close to the average for the broader population.
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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The suburb of Islington has lower cultural diversity than typical areas, with 86.0% of residents born in Australia, 91.2% holding citizenship, and 93.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 28.1% of the population. The most prominent overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. The primary ancestries reported are English (29.5%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (10.7%). There are also specific ethnic groups that are overrepresented compared to regional averages, including Welsh at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 9.8% (compared to 8.0%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 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. 37.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Islington is 34, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, there is a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (23.9% locally) and a lower proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (6.9%). The local 25 - 34 cohort is also higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 22.1% to 23.9% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 15.5% to 16.6%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group fell from 10.7% to 9.1%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.5% to 13.1%. Projections to 2041 suggest further changes, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to increase by 155 people (28%) from 554 to 710, while the numbers of residents in both the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 brackets are projected to decrease.
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 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,026 at the 2021 Census → 2,320 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 (SAL11999). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.