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The median house price in Kahibah is $1.30m, with units at $860k. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Kahibah has an estimated 2,618 residents. That puts 2,380 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics for the surrounding region, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kahibah has an estimated population of approximately 2,618 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 15 people (0.6%) compared to the 2,603 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on a resident population of 2,608, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an additional 20 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
This population size results in a density of 2,380 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Kahibah in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census growth rate of 0.6% in the suburb of Kahibah is within 2.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.2%), indicating competitive growth characteristics. Natural increase was the primary contributor to population growth in the area, accounting for roughly 51.0% of the overall gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In cases where SA2 areas are not represented in this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of Kahibah will experience population growth slightly below the median for non-metropolitan regions across Australia, with projections indicating an increase of 280 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall expansion of 10.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
77 new dwellings have been approved in Kahibah over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 5.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from statistical areas, Kahibah typically averages approximately 15 approved residential builds annually, representing a total of roughly 77 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 3 approvals have been logged. As the population has contracted in recent times, the supply of housing has successfully kept pace with demand, maintaining a balanced market with sufficient options for buyers. Newly built properties have an average construction value of $448,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium segment of the market.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, Kahibah exhibits a moderately higher rate of new home approvals, running 42.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year timeframe, which helps preserve options for buyers while supporting demand for existing homes, even though construction momentum has slowed recently. The mix of new construction is comprised of 25.0% standalone houses and 75.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on denser housing options offers more accessible pricing and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the established housing stock, which is currently 74.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of development sites alongside changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With approximately 1742 residents for every single residential approval, the local property market is highly mature. Long-term forecasts suggest Kahibah will gain 270 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Looking at established building trends, the supply of new dwellings is anticipated to easily accommodate this demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for population increases that exceed 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 45 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kahibah, worth an estimated $6.5 billion. 11 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, planning decisions, and major works play a significant role in shaping community performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an active influence on the immediate area. Major regional initiatives that could be relevant include Highpoint, the Charlestown Swim Centre Expansion, the Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond, and the Newcastle Art Gallery Expansion, with details on the most significant projects provided below.
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Uniting Charlestown
A $300 million landmark seniors living and aged care development on the former TAFE campus at Tiral Street, Charlestown. Stage 1 delivers a 120-bed residential aged care home and 96 independent living units (ILUs). Stage 2 adds 107 ILUs and 133 residential apartments across four buildings ranging from 5 to 14 storeys. Amenities include a wellness centre, hairdresser, cafe, swimming pool, clubhouse, landscaped rooftop with BBQ area, walking paths, chapel and multi-faith space, and visiting rooms for GPs and allied health practitioners.The first seniors living development in NSW to receive State Significant Development Approval (SSDA) under the Housing State Environmental Planning Policy. Project management by TSA Riley, architecture by Plus Architecture.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
A significant $131 million redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. Approved in May 2025, the project features a nine-storey expansion (SSD-38025700) adding 114 inpatient beds, five new operating theatres, and an expanded emergency department. The development also includes a new main entrance on Casey Street, ten consulting suites, and enhanced radiology and oncology services. As of April 2026, the project is integrated into the broader Gateshead Medical Precinct Planning Proposal, which seeks to rezone surrounding land to support a regionally significant health hub.Construction is phased to maintain hospital operations, with final completion targeted for 2027.
27 Dickinson Street Residential Development
DA approved development site for 27 apartments and one commercial space on a 1,214sqm corner block with 23 on-site car parks. The low-rise residential apartment complex is strategically positioned within walking distance of Charlestown Square and public transport links, targeting first home owners, affordable housing and investors.
14 Frederick Street Residential Development
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 7-storey building comprising 29 units. Apartment configurations include 1 one-bedroom apartment, 25 two-bedroom apartments and 3 three-bedroom apartments. Car parking for 31 vehicles proposed.
Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Scentre Group is progressing plans for a significant mixed-use redevelopment of the Westfield Kotara site to create a 'town centre of the future.' The project involves integrating high-density residential housing with the established retail hub, utilizing approximately 60% of existing land currently used for car parks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to deliver over 16,000 dwellings across several Westfield destinations by leveraging strategic masterplanning. The redevelopment aims to enhance community connectivity by adding a substantial residential component near transport and shopping infrastructure.
Lonus Estate - Whitebridge
Lonus Estate is a boutique 19 lot house and land subdivision on a 1.29 hectare site at 64-66 Lonus Avenue, Whitebridge. Lots ranging from around 270 sqm to 1,000 sqm back onto the Fernleigh Track and are being marketed by Altitude Real Estate as a tranquil, leafy setting close to Whitebridge shops, schools and nearby beaches. Land has been released and individual lots, including Lot 19, have been sold with construction of new homes commencing.
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialized care units. Construction is advancing rapidly toward completion in 2026, followed by operational commissioning and subsequent refurbishment works.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
Approved State significant redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. The NSW Independent Planning Commission approved two alternative options on 29 May 2025: SSD-38025700, a nine-level health services facility with 114 additional patient beds, three day surgeries, ten consulting suites, 56 additional car spaces and civil works; and SSD-71941462, a smaller six-storey hospital tower option with a 40-bed ward tower, medical imaging, back-of-house facilities and car parking. Ramsay's project scope includes more operating theatre capacity, emergency department and short-stay bays, oncology chairs, new wards, critical care and private-room upgrades.The hospital says works will occur in stages, with completion of the upgraded hospital due in 2027.
1,356 residents of Kahibah are employed, from a labour force of 1,410. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,143, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kahibah is characterized by an educated local workforce and strong representation in essential services, with an unemployment rate of just 3.8% according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 1,356 employed residents, while the unemployment rate was 0.3% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Furthermore, labor force participation is exceptionally high, standing at 68.1% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a notable 29.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The major employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The community displays a marked concentration in health care & social assistance, which employs residents at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, accounting for 0.2% of local jobs compared to 5.3% across the region. Given the discrepancy between the census-recorded local workforce and the resident population, this heavily residential sector seems to offer few local employment opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch across broader statistical zones shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 1.7% while total employment fell by 3.1%, resulting in a 1.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment demand in Kahibah. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce distribution to project future growth. While employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary considerably by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment in Kahibah could rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kahibah is $1,804 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $932 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,435 a year against an average of $79,690. 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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Tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that personal earnings in the suburb of Kahibah are exceptionally high on a national scale. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Kahibah is $59,435, with the average income reaching $79,690, compared to Regional NSW averages of $52,390 and $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated figures as of March 2026 are approximately $65,569 for the median and $87,914 for the average. Census records show individual income ranks at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly), whereas household earnings sit at the 53rd percentile.
Looking at earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 28.6% of the population, representing 748 residents, which aligns closely with the metropolitan average of 29.9% in this bracket. High housing costs take up 15.7% of earnings, yet strong wages preserve disposable income at the 54th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kahibah had 1,043 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 1% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,089 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. 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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Kahibah consisted of 74.2% standalone houses and 25.9% alternative housing types including semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings, compared to Regional NSW averages of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 37.2%, which is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (40.1%) or rented (22.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,089, which is considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733. Similarly, the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
On a national level, housing costs in Kahibah are elevated, with mortgage payments exceeding the Australian average of $1,863 and rents surpassing the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kahibah counted 1,043 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 67.9%, which includes 30.9% couples with children, 24.1% couples without empty nests, and 11.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family households represent the remaining 32.1%, consisting of single-person households at 29.4% and group living situations at 3.1%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 residents aligns exactly with the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.7% of adults in Kahibah hold a university qualification, including 21.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 28.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 306 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,070 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the local population is highly competitive regionally, with university graduation rates at 29.7% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA3 average of 23.5%, reflecting a strong local focus on higher learning. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 39.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 28.2%.
A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.4% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This student body is comprised of 10.7% in primary school, 6.3% in secondary school, and 4.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kahibah reaches 19 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 170 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 the local transit network indicates there are 19 active public transport stops in Kahibah, which are serviced by a mix of buses. These stops accommodate 8 separate routes that combine to run 168 weekly passenger services. Accessibility to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 153 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the vast majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 96% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per dwelling.
Additionally, a high proportion of residents, 29.3%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Across all active transit routes, service frequency averages 24 trips daily, which translates to roughly 8 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.6% of residents in Kahibah report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Local health profiles suggest favorable conditions for residents of Kahibah, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses remains standard across both youth and elderly demographics, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 58% of the population, which represents about 1,528 people. This compares to 51.9% of people across Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.3% and 8.2% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 66.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.3% of the community, representing 479 people, which is below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Seniors in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, with national health rankings that exceed those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kahibah is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.4%) and Australian (30.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kahibah exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 90.6% of the population born in Australia, 94.4% holding citizenship, and 94.9% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 45.4% of local residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is seen in Judaism, which is practiced by none of the local population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. In relation to parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Kahibah are English at 31.4%, Australian at 30.7%, and Scottish at 9.4%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Welsh ancestry is overrepresented at 1.1% of Kahibah compared to 0.5% across the region, Hungarian stands at 0.5% compared to 0.2% regionally, and Macedonian represents 0.7% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kahibah is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.4% 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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With a median age of 38, Kahibah is younger than the Regional NSW median of 43, matching the national benchmark of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort is highly represented at 15.8% compared to Regional NSW, while the 55 - 64 demographic is less common at 9.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort has expanded from 14.7% to 15.8% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 9.9% to 9.0%. Long-term population models indicate that Kahibah's age structure will shift considerably by 2041.
The 25 to 34 demographic is projected to lead this trend, expanding by 27% (100 people) to reach 470 residents, up from 369. Conversely, contractions are expected within the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kahibah
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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,603 at the 2021 Census → 2,618 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 (SAL12056). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.