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The median house price in Kensington (NSW) is $3.63m, with units at $960k. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Kensington (NSW) has an estimated 14,724 residents, up from 11,927 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,797 people, or 23.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 5,515 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Kensington's population is estimated at around 14,724 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,797 people (23.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,927 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 14,718, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,514 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource.
Kensington's 23.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.1%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 4,095 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 27.8% in total over the 16 years.
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188 new dwellings have been approved in Kensington (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% 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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Property indicators analyzed by AreaSearch using ABS building consent records show that the suburb of Kensington (NSW) averages roughly 37 approved homes each year, totaling 188 residential units approved across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 3 in the current FY-26 period. Market metrics point to steady dynamics, with 1.7 new residents arriving per finished home over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), though a recent spike to 4.6 people per approved home over the past 2 financial years indicates a drop in available housing stock alongside growing demand.
The average building budget for local development is $878,000, illustrating a strategic focus on high-end construction options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $44.9 million this financial year, showing robust business investment locally. When measured against Greater Sydney, per-capita residential development rates in the suburb of Kensington (NSW) align closely, preserving a balanced market consistent with neighboring localities. This development pace remains lower than the country-wide average, reflecting the established layout of the neighborhood and potential zoning limitations. Of the incoming housing projects, 9.0% are freestanding houses and 91.0% are multi-unit attached dwellings, an apartment-heavy distribution that offers cheaper entry points for prospective buyers, downsizers, and property investors. There are currently about 172 residents for every building approval, which represents a growing real estate market. Long-term forecasts suggest that the suburb of Kensington (NSW) will add 4,089 new residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If residential construction volumes do not pick up, housing supply could fall behind demographic demand, creating stronger competition among buyers and supporting upward price trends.
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AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kensington (NSW), worth an estimated $1.12 billion. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $68.2 billion. 50 are already under construction and 41 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, planning choices, and development works remain key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 54 projects that could influence this locality. Some of the major developments include the Meriton Green Square Epsom Road Development, The Kensington by TOGA, the Anson Group Anzac Parade Residential Development, and the UNSW G25 Education Building, with relevant details provided in the list below.
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UNSW G25 Education Building
A 12-storey teaching and learning building for UNSW Sydney's Kensington campus, replacing the former G25 at-grade carpark on the eastern side of the upper campus. The project delivers approx. 19,567 sqm GFA of flexible classrooms, three large double-height teaching venues, informal student areas, and dry clinic and research space for the School of Psychology, along with upgraded public realm at Gate 11. State Significant Development approval was granted in early 2026 and construction is now underway, with excavation and piling works beginning mid-2026.Completion is targeted for 2028.
Acacia Apartments
A 264-apartment affordable housing development by City West Housing located at 330-332 Botany Road, Alexandria within the Green Square Town Centre. All units are dedicated to affordable rental housing in perpetuity. Features an all-electric building design with solar PV panels and 3-bedroom family units on lower floors. Early works construction commenced in May 2026.
229 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development
A boutique mixed-use development featuring 16 luxury apartments and ground-floor retail spaces, located in the heart of Kensington Town Centre. The project involves demolition of existing structures, excavation, and construction of a modern building with 1,628 sqm net saleable area on a 506 sqm site with dual street frontages, opposite UNSW.
The Kensington by TOGA
A $180 million mixed-use development featuring 142 high-end apartments in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations across a 16-storey tower. Includes SoHo-style apartments, ground-floor retail spaces, and is located within 200m of the Kensington light rail stop. Incorporates affordable housing provisions and sustainable design elements such as energy-efficient systems and green spaces.
IGLU Student Village UNSW
A $228 million student accommodation complex with 1066 student beds across five buildings (up to 23 storeys) including UNSW university space, ancillary retail, new communal and publicly accessible open space, and basement car parking.
Anson Group Anzac Parade Residential Development
A $104 million mixed-use residential development featuring four buildings (4-9 storeys) with 197 apartments, a supermarket, retail spaces, and a two-level basement with 245 parking spaces. Six units are designated as affordable housing. Located in Kensington Town Centre, the project enhances urban living with modern amenities and community-focused design.
Meriton Green Square Epsom Road Development
Stage 2 mixed-use development at 118-130 Epsom Road and 905 South Dowling Street, Zetland. Comprises 282 apartments across two towers (25 and 30 storeys) with ground floor retail and basement parking. Part of Meriton's 784-apartment masterplan designed by Mako Architecture, enhancing urban living in Green Square.
Green Square Town Centre
Green Square Town Centre is one of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, transforming a 278 hectare former industrial area in inner south Sydney into a high-density mixed-use precinct. When complete by 2030, it is planned to accommodate around 61,000 residents in approximately 33,000 dwellings and provide 21,000 to 22,000 jobs, just 3.5km from the Sydney CBD and 4km from Sydney Airport. The precinct holds a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating and includes the Green Square Library and Plaza, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the new Green Square Public School and Community Spaces, more than 40 parks, and one of Australia's largest urban stormwater recycling schemes servicing over 4,000 apartments.Stages 1 and 2 of the town centre, delivered by Mirvac (which acquired Landcom's interest in 2020), are complete with around 800 homes across eight buildings, including The Frederick, Portman on the Park, Portman House and seven Portman Street terraces finished through 2024. The final stages 3, 4 and 5 are now being assessed as State Significant Developments under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway, with around 1,825 additional homes proposed across nine buildings (511 build-to-rent, 800 build-to-sell apartments and 514 student accommodation units) at a combined development cost of about 1.23 billion dollars. Stage 3 (Sites 7, 17 and 18 at 960A Bourke Street, SSD-83899206) and Stages 4 and 5 (Sites 8 and 19 at 411 Botany Road, SSD-84322496) were on public exhibition in early 2026, with a mid-2026 construction start slated for the next stage. Public domain works include three new streets (Woolpack, Hinchcliffe and Barker Streets) and the Ngamuru Avenue connector.
8,951 residents of Kensington (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 9,205. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 68.7%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 15,916, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kensington boasts a highly educated labor pool, with the technology industry standing out for its strong presence. According to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data, the region recorded an unemployment rate of just 2.8% and experienced an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year. By March 2026, the number of working residents reached 8,951. The local unemployment rate stood at 1.4 percentage points lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Kensington matched the Greater Sydney figure of 69.1%. Census data indicated that a substantial 51.2% of residents were working from home, although these figures should be viewed in the context of past Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The neighborhood shows a clear specialization in education & training, which accounts for an employment proportion 1.5 times the broader regional average. Conversely, manufacturing jobs employ only 2.6% of local workers, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 5.7%. The local ratio of 0.8 working positions for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a relatively high volume of jobs nearby. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, shows that employment levels rose by 2.4% and the labour force grew by 2.0% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This performance contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment fell only marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional insight into potential future demand within Kensington. These projections, which cover five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Kensington's employment mix, local employment is projected to increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.
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Median household income in Kensington (NSW) is $2,118 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $943 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,367 a year against an average of $87,838. The average runs 53% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Kensington had a median income among taxpayers of $57,367 with the average level standing at $87,838. This is extremely high nationally and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,287 (median) and $96,903 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Kensington cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.9% of residents (4,696 people), mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Kensington demonstrates considerable affluence with 33.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 68th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kensington (NSW) had 4,354 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 72% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,760 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census details, residential properties in the suburb of Kensington (NSW) consist of 21.1% freestanding houses and 78.9% alternative housing styles like units and townhouses, whereas the broader Sydney metropolitan average stands at 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb lags the metropolitan rate at 24.8%, with the rest of the market split between mortgaged properties at 18.9% and rental properties at 56.2%. The typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,760 is higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and the weekly median rent of $500 also sits above the metropolitan average of $470.
These housing expenses are likewise higher than national figures, which stand at $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kensington (NSW) counted 4,354 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,375 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 59.8% of all households in the suburb of Kensington (NSW), consisting of 23.2% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 7.6% single parents. The remaining 40.2% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 30.5% and group share houses representing 9.7% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.8% of adults in Kensington (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 32.0% with a bachelor degree and 16.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 10.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,570 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 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 level of schooling completed by residents in the suburb of Kensington (NSW) sits well above broader averages, with 50.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of degrees prepares the population for professional opportunities. Specifically, bachelor degrees are held by 32.0% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 16.3%, and graduate diplomas by 2.5%. Technical or vocational certifications are held by 19.8% of those aged 15+, consisting of 9.6% holding advanced diplomas and 10.2% holding certificate qualifications. School enrollment is high, with 39.1% of residents currently attending an educational institution.
This group includes 21.8% in higher education, 6.3% attending primary school, and 4.6% in high school.
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Public transport in Kensington (NSW) reaches 52 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 13,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the suburb of Kensington (NSW) include 52 stops facilitating lightrail and bus transit. These options cover 30 different routes, providing 13,075 weekly passenger trips. Local transit accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 119 meters from their nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb, with cars remaining the main mode of travel at 55%, buses at 15%, and walking at 10%. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per home, which is below the wider regional average. A high 51.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which was likely influenced by public health conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 1,867 runs per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 251 weekly trips per individual stop.
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77.1% of residents in Kensington (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal strong outcomes across the suburb of Kensington (NSW), with a low presence of chronic illnesses across all age brackets and a high rate of private health insurance coverage at 62% of the local population (9,067 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses reported by residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 6.9% and 6.1% of the population, respectively, while 77.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older account for 10.3% of the community (1,516 people), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Older residents demonstrate strong health profiles, with national health rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.6% of Kensington (NSW) residents were born overseas and 41.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.0%) and Australian (14.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Kensington (NSW) shows high cultural diversity, with 41.1% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes and 47.6% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 44.0% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is Judaism, which accounts for 3.5% of residents, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental birthplace, the leading ancestry groups represented are Other at 16.4%, English at 16.0%, and Australian at 14.5%. Notable differences in specific cultural backgrounds include Russian ancestry at 1.0% in the suburb of Kensington (NSW) (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Greek ancestry at 5.0% (compared to 1.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kensington (NSW) is 29, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 3 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 54.9% 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 29, the suburb of Kensington (NSW) has a younger demographic than Greater Sydney, which has a median age of 37, and sits below the Australian median of 38. There is a higher share of residents aged 15 - 24 (31.6%) compared to Greater Sydney, but a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (5.7%). The local proportion of 15 - 24 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since 2021, the median age dropped by 3.3 years from 32 to 29. The cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 21.2% to 31.6% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age group rose from 21.0% to 23.3%.
Meanwhile, residents aged 45 to 54 fell from 10.3% to 7.7%, and children aged 5 to 14 dropped from 7.9% to 5.7%. Population projections for 2041 show significant changes ahead, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow the most by 30%, adding 1,046 residents to total 4,477.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kensington (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 16 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 Jul 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,927 at the 2021 Census → 14,724 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 (SAL12107). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.