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The median house price in Kiama is $1.54m, with units at $1.06m. House values have moved 1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Kiama has an estimated 8,203 residents, up from 7,904 at the 2021 Census — a change of 299 people, or 3.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 203 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 838 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 investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kiama has an estimated residency of roughly 8,203 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 299 individuals (3.8%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,904 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 8,200, determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 and a further 203 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level corresponds to a density of 837 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages observed across areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Throughout the past ten years, the suburb of Kiama has shown steady expansion with a 1.7% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 region. Population increases in this locality were chiefly supported by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 53.0% of the total population growth over recent intervals. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level forecasts, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates by age brackets from these groupings are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, a substantial population rise in the top quarter of national non-metropolitan regions is anticipated, with the suburb of Kiama projected to grow by 1,860 individuals to 2041 according to combined SA2-level forecasts, representing an expansion of 22.6% overall across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
293 new dwellings have been approved in Kiama over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That is 7.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 61% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 79, running ahead of 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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Based on AreaSearch research of ABS building approvals assigned from statistical region records, the suburb of Kiama has recorded an average of roughly 58 new home approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 293 dwellings over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 73 approvals have been logged. Considering an average of 1.7 new residents annually per built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-proportioned, leading to balanced market conditions, though recent statistics show this has risen to 4.1 individuals per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, illustrating the growing demand for the region and potential supply limitations.
New dwellings are being constructed at an average expected cost of $606,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium properties. Furthermore, $3.1 million in commercial building approvals have been logged this financial year, highlighting the residential nature of the locality. Compared with the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Kiama registers 15.0% lower construction activity per capita, placing in the 35th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, which translates to fewer purchasing options for buyers while boosting demand for pre-existing properties. New residential construction consists of 61.0% freestanding houses and 39.0% townhouses or units, showing a growing selection of medium-density choices that provide options across different price ranges, from classic family homes to more budget-friendly smaller choices. The estimated ratio of 467 individuals in the region for every single dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low construction activity. Future forecasts indicate the suburb of Kiama will gain 1,857 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Construction rate matches these growth forecasts, although purchasers might face increased competition as the population increases.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kiama, worth an estimated $3.78 billion. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.2 billion. 11 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 8 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Primary works include the Akuna Street Mixed-Use Development, the South Kiama Urban Release Area, the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Transport Plan 2041, and the Shoalhaven Street Precinct, with the following list detailing those of highest relevance.
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Akuna Street Mixed-Use Development
A major mixed-use State Significant Development in central Kiama, comprising 82 shop-top housing units, retail premises including one supermarket (Aldi tipped), food and drink premises, and over 200 basement car parking spaces. The $66 million development by Level 33 Property Development occupies the largest redevelopment parcel in Kiama's town centre. After the Southern Regional Planning Panel rejected the original proposal as too bulky and tall, Level 33 withdrew its Land and Environment Court case and engaged the NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).The project was declared a State Significant Development by the NSW Government in late December 2025, permitting up to 8 storeys and bypassing local council height controls of 6 storeys. A formal public exhibition period under the SSD pathway is expected in 2026. Heritage retention of the existing listed house and new public laneways through to Terralong Street remain part of the proposal. Kiama Council and the local community continue to advocate for a scale consistent with local planning controls.
Shoalhaven Street Precinct
A 2-hectare Council-owned site in the heart of Kiama comprising the former Works Depot and the adjoining Big River site, spanning frontages to both Shoalhaven Street and Belvedere Street. The NSW Government has finalised the State Significant Rezoning of the site from industrial to residential, enabling delivery of up to 378 new homes with a minimum of 10 percent affordable housing, at a maximum building height of 22m (six storeys). The rezoning also de-lists the heritage-listed former gasworks and removes the site from the Smith Farm Heritage Conservation Area.Council will prepare a site-specific Development Control Plan ahead of future development applications, with public open space to be delivered as part of the development. The site is close to Kiama town centre and railway station.
South Kiama Urban Release Area
A 40-hectare masterplanned urban release area for approximately 380 residential lots to be delivered over stages. Stage 1 includes 81 residential lots, a local park, and riparian corridor regeneration. The Development Control Plan was adopted February 2025, and the Stage 1 DA was approved by Council on 16 December 2025. The developer has secured an approximate $30 million Planning Agreement for infrastructure delivery.
Illawarra-Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan
The 20-year strategic blueprint for the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's transport network, released in draft form in December 2025. The Draft SRITP proposes more than 45 initiatives spanning roads, public transport, active transport, freight and land-use integration to support significant population and economic growth. Public consultation closed February 2026 and the final plan is being prepared. Key priorities include improved public transport connectivity, safer roads, better freight access, and stronger links between housing, employment and essential services across the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven local government areas.
Bombo Quarry Redevelopment
Transformation of a former multi-owner quarry precinct in Kiama into a mixed housing-led community of around 2000 dwellings with parks, community facilities, and local centre uses. Recently declared a State Significant Development, the current focus is finalising the master plan for remediation and earthworks.
Ridgewaters Kiama Apartments
Low-rise residential complex of four buildings delivering 60 three-bedroom apartments with secure parking and lift access at 2 Surfleet Place, Kiama. Sales materials indicate the project is complete and ready to move in, with the developer-marketer noted as St Trinity Property Group.
Bombo Quarry Precinct
The Bombo Quarry Precinct project involves transforming the state-significant quarry site into a sustainable new precinct featuring up to 2,000 residences including apartments, townhouses, and medium-to-low density housing with affordable options, along with commercial spaces, public open parklands, and pedestrian links.
New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services
A major health infrastructure project delivering a new multi-storey greenfield hospital at Dunmore. Key features include an expanded emergency department with a rooftop helipad, specialized elective surgery theatres, mental health inpatient units, and comprehensive outpatient services alongside regional network upgrades.
3,873 residents of Kiama are employed, from a labour force of 3,978. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 56.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Kiama is characterized by a highly educated workforce, with significant representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and an estimated 2.6% expansion in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch collated statistical area information. As of March 2026, 3,873 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.5% below the 4.1% rate of Regional NSW, and workforce participation is slightly below average (56.1% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Based on Census records, a substantial 31.7% of citizens worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The region exhibits a distinct employment concentration in education & training, with an employment proportion of 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less represented at 1.0% compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. The locality appears to provide sparse employment options within its boundaries, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics gathered from broader statistical regions, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 2.6% while the labor force expanded by 2.8%, leading to an increase of 0.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the labor force dropped by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in the area. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment profile to project development trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across different industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of the suburb of Kiama suggests local employment should expand by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kiama is $1,572 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $799 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,503 a year against an average of $70,703. The average runs 46% 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO data published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Kiama recorded a median income of $48,503 and an average income of $70,703. This exceeds national averages and compares to medians of $52,390 and averages of $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections indicate levels of approximately $53,509 (median) and $78,000 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes are all mid-range in the suburb of Kiama, falling between the 39th and 49th percentiles.
Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 29.6% of the population (2,428 individuals), matching wider trends in the region where 29.9% fall into this category. Housing affordability pressures are high, with only 84.0% of earnings remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 40th percentile, while its SEIFA income ranking falls in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kiama had 3,239 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 19% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $478 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 30.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of dwellings in the suburb of Kiama, recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 55.5% separate houses and 44.4% other dwelling types (semi-detached, flats, and alternative housing), compared to Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Kiama was much higher than in Regional NSW, standing at 48.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (27.3%) or rented (24.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $478, compared to Regional NSW's statistics of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Kiama are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kiama counted 3,239 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 69.3% of homes, consisting of 23.8% couples with offspring, 36.7% couples without offspring, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.7%, with single person homes at 28.5% and group share houses making up 2.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.0% of adults in Kiama hold a university qualification, including 21.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 23.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,496 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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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Educational qualification levels in the suburb of Kiama are considerably higher than regional averages, with 34.0% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 19.9% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. This major educational lead prepares the area well for opportunities in knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (23.8%).
Participation in study is notably strong, with 25.5% of residents enrolled in some form of structured education. This comprises 9.0% in primary school, 6.1% in high school, and 4.1% undertaking university or college studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kiama reaches 64 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 assessments show 64 active transit stops in the suburb of Kiama, consisting of both trains and buses. These stops are served by 27 separate routes, which combine to deliver 3,739 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 162 meters from the closest transport option. Being a mostly residential area, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 89%, while 6% walk. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.3 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of 31.7% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; likely influenced by COVID-19 rules). Service frequency averages 534 journeys per day across all transport routes, which translates to approximately 58 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.4% of residents in Kiama report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Assessments of health statistics show strong indicators across the suburb of Kiama, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. The frequency of common health conditions is low among the general populace, though it rises above the national average in older, vulnerable brackets, and the proportion of people with private health insurance is quite high at roughly 55% of the total population (~4,501 people). This compares to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the region were arthritis and asthma, affecting 11.2 and 6.7% of residents, respectively, whereas 64.4% reported no medical conditions at all, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. The area has 33.7% of its population aged 65 and over (2,764 people), which exceeds the 23.4% proportion in Regional NSW, though this group ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kiama is largely Australian-born, at 81.0% of residents, with 5.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Kiama exhibits lower cultural diversity than average, with 81.0% of its residents born in Australia, 90.6% holding citizenship, and 94.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation in the suburb of Kiama is Christianity, representing 54.9% of the population. The most distinct overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which makes up 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral origins (parents' country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Kiama are English at 32.0% of the population, Australian at 26.5%, and Irish at 11.2%.
There are also clear differences in the concentration of other heritages: Welsh is highly represented at 0.9% of the suburb of Kiama (compared to 0.5% in the wider region), Scottish at 9.0% (compared to 8.0%), and Maltese at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kiama is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 18.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 52 years in the suburb of Kiama is much higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and similarly well above the national median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW standard, the 75 - 84 age bracket is highly over-represented (12.7% locally), whereas the 15 - 24 age bracket is under-represented (8.8%). This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is far higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 11.0% to 12.7% of the population.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort has fallen from 14.9% to 12.8%. Demographic forecasts for 2041 point to major age shifts in the suburb of Kiama. The 85+ cohort has the highest projected growth at 81%, adding 299 residents to reach a total of 669. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort increases by a small 10% (71 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kiama
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 203 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,904 at the 2021 Census → 8,203 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 (SAL12124). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.