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The median house price in Kingsford (NSW) is $2.88m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 2.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Kingsford (NSW) has an estimated 16,884 residents, up from 13,492 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,392 people, or 25.1%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 97.0% of that increase. That puts 8,484 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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As of Aug 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Kingsford (NSW) stands at around 16,884, derived from AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census validated addresses. This marks an expansion of 3,392 people (25.1%) from the 13,492 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this shift by examining an estimated resident population of 16,879 from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 together with 73 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With a density of 8,484 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Kingsford (NSW) ranks in the top 10% of Australian localities evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring intense local land demand.
The 25.1% increase since the 2021 census outstripped the 7.3% recorded across the state as well as the wider SA4 region, establishing the suburb of Kingsford (NSW) as a prominent regional growth leader. International arrivals served as the principal catalyst for these gains, accounting for approximately 97.0% of all recent population growth. Demographic projections for the suburb of Kingsford (NSW) utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling with a 2022 base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021 where necessary. Age-specific trajectory rates from these sources are likewise applied across 2032 to 2041. Based on these combined SA2 projections, the suburb of Kingsford (NSW) is set for above median population growth relative to other statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, adding an anticipated 2,825 persons to 2041, which corresponds to a cumulative expansion of 16.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
107 new dwellings have been approved in Kingsford (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 29% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, broadly in line with 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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Residential building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical data indicate that Kingsford has averaged around 21 new dwelling approvals annually, accumulating an estimated 107 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 25 approvals have been documented. With an average of 16.2 new residents added each year for every dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, demand heavily outpaces additions to housing stock, creating conditions that typically fuel competitive buying and capital appreciation. New homes carry an average construction cost of $608,000, moderately higher than regional figures and reflective of a focus on high-standard development.
In addition, $13.7 million in approved commercial development has been recorded in the current financial year, demonstrating balanced non-residential building activity. Per capita construction activity in Kingsford reaches only about 58% of the Greater Sydney level and sits in the 16th percentile among nationally tracked locations, limiting new stock availability and sustaining buyer demand for established real estate. This subdued development volume relative to the national benchmark highlights the mature urban fabric of the suburb and points to possible planning constraints. Of all recent residential construction, attached dwellings comprise 71.0% while detached dwellings make up 29.0%. This orientation toward higher-density formats provides more accessible price points that appeal to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. A ratio of around 920 people per approval further reinforces the established nature of the locality. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Kingsford is projected to expand by 2,820 residents leading up to 2041. If residential construction continues at its existing pace, the resulting supply deficit relative to population growth is expected to heighten competition among buyers and support upward price momentum.
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 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingsford (NSW), worth an estimated $3.36 billion. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $55.2 billion. 33 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major civic developments, and urban planning changes heavily shape local area outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 36 key projects expected to influence the community, prominent among which are Mixed Use Development Kingsford, Bundock Street Housing Redevelopment Project, 87-91 Middle Street Boarding House, and 273 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development, with additional notable initiatives outlined below.
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One Global Gallery (formerly Eastlakes Live)
A $1 billion urban renewal project transforming the former Eastlakes Shopping Centre into a modern town centre. Stage 1 (The Grand Residences) is complete, featuring 133 luxury apartments and a retail precinct anchored by ALDI and Woolworths Metro. Stage 2, rebranded as One Global Gallery, is under construction and will deliver a 13,000sqm three-level retail and dining precinct with approximately 400 additional apartments and an 'eat street' dining destination.
Kingsford Green
A high-quality mixed-use urban renewal project comprising three towers (9 to 14 storeys) atop a shared podium. The development features 656 student accommodation beds, ground-floor retail, and integrated community facilities. It includes the revitalisation of the Kingsford Church of Christ with a new multi-purpose auditorium and cafe, while providing improved pedestrian links to the Juniors Kingsford Light Rail station.
87-91 Middle Street Boarding House
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 3-storey boarding house comprising 70 boarding rooms, managers room, communal areas, basement car parking, landscaping, and associated works.
Bundock Street Housing Redevelopment
A 62-dwelling architecturally designed residential development on approximately 2.7 ha within Randwick Barracks, providing quality housing for Defence members and their families. Bounded by Bundock Street, Canberra Avenue, Hendy Avenue, and extensions of Gumara Street and Felicity Place, the project includes site remediation (PFAS and contamination), traffic management improvements, heritage management, and biodiversity protection measures. The project has been referred to DCCEEW for EPBC Act assessment, with a subsequent PWC submission planned. Construction could commence from mid-to-late 2025 pending approvals.
UNSW Health Translation Hub
The $600 million UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH) is a 15-storey, 35,600 square metre facility designed to integrate clinical education, research, and health services. Officially opened in November 2025 by the NSW Premier, the hub serves as a centerpiece of the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct. It features direct skybridge connections to the Sydney Children's Hospital and the Wallace Wurth Building, fostering collaboration between UNSW Sydney, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, and industry partners like The George Institute.The building is the first in NSW to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating under the new scheme, featuring a high-performance facade that reduces solar radiation by 60%.
Sydney Children's Hospital Stage 1 & Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre
A $658 million redevelopment known as the Bilima Building, featuring a new 12-storey structure that integrates the Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The facility provides 200 beds, an expanded emergency department, a neurosciences centre, and Australia's first integrated paediatric cancer research and clinical care hub. Designed with a biophilic approach, it includes over 3,000 square metres of green space and advanced laboratory facilities.
Prince of Wales Hospital Acute Services Building
The 13-storey, 55,000 square metre Acute Services Building is the centrepiece of the Randwick Campus Redevelopment. It features an expanded adult emergency department, intensive care unit, digital operating theatres, and a helipad. The facility integrates clinical services with health-related research and education through a 5,000 square metre UNSW extension. Major construction was completed in late 2022, with the facility opening to the public in stages throughout 2023.
273 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a part 5 and part 16 storey mixed-use development with two tower elements comprising ground and first floor commercial with boarding house above comprising 142 boarding rooms and a Manager's room, two levels of basement car parking, landscaping and associated works. The project involves student accommodation with retail and commercial spaces.
9,643 residents of Kingsford (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 10,038. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 65.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 13,168, about 78% 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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Kingsford is characterized by an educated resident labour pool, displaying notable concentration within the technology sector, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and an estimated 1.6% annual job expansion according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 9,643 local residents were employed, while the jobless rate tracked 0.2% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Workforce participation reached 65.4%, trailing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicated that 45.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, an outcome that reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The local workforce is heavily concentrated across professional & technical services, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Education & training represents a prominent local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.6 times above the wider regional rate. In contrast, manufacturing is less represented locally, accounting for 2.6% of workers compared to 5.7% across the region. Comparison between Census residential numbers and the active local working population indicates that the predominantly residential environment provides limited on-site employment opportunities. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that across the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.6% while the labour force expanded by 2.0%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a marginal drop in unemployment. Mar-26 employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia mapped across local industry allocations offer additional perspective on five and ten-year demand. Against nationwide baseline forecasts of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry-weighted projections for Kingsford suggest local employment could rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, noting this extrapolation does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingsford (NSW) is $1,892 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $845 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,549 a year against an average of $77,677. The average runs 54% 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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Postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates Kingsford maintains high earnings relative to national standards, recording a median income of $50,549 and an average income of $77,677, compared to Greater Sydney metrics of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 reach approximately $55,766 for median earnings and $85,693 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings situated Kingsford around the 58th percentile across the country. Weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 form the largest bracket, encompassing 28.5% of earners (4,811 residents), which tracks closely with the 30.9% regional proportion.
Even though housing payments absorb 20.6% of income, strong remuneration places disposable income at the 53rd percentile and positions the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingsford (NSW) had 5,078 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 51% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $475 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that Kingsford's housing composition consists of 64.2% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties and apartments) and 35.9% houses, whereas Sydney metro registers 44.1% other dwellings and 55.9% houses. Outright home ownership matches the Sydney metro rate at 27.3%, with 52.4% of homes rented and 20.3% mortgaged. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,000 sit well above the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while typical weekly rent stands at $475 compared to $470 across Sydney metro. When measured against nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingsford (NSW) counted 5,078 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,355 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 59.6%, made up of couples with children (28.2%), couples without children (21.0%), and single parent families (8.5%). Non-family households account for 40.4% of residences, consisting of lone person households at 27.7% and group households at 12.6%. The typical household size is 2.5 people, slightly under the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.6% of adults in Kingsford (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 29.6% with a bachelor degree and 17.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 10.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualifications in Kingsford sit well above standard benchmarks, as 49.6% of residents aged 15+ hold higher education degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia, providing a strong basis for white-collar and knowledge-focused careers. Bachelor degrees are held by 29.6% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational education accounts for 20.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of certificates (10.9%) and advanced diplomas (9.5%). Student participation is exceptionally high throughout Kingsford, with 37.0% of the local population actively engaged in formal study.
This total is comprised of 16.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions, 7.2% attending primary school, and 6.1% participating in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kingsford (NSW) reaches 66 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 9,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 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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Kingsford is served by 66 active transport stops across a combined network of buses and lightrail, operating across 47 individual routes that generate 9,038 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is outstanding, with typical distances of 126 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential role, the majority of trips are outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 58% of commutes, followed by 15% by bus and 11% walking. Car ownership averages 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the wider regional figure. In addition, 45.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting contemporary COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire network, service frequencies average 1,291 trips per day, providing an average of approximately 136 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.5% of residents in Kingsford (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease prevalence indicate excellent health metrics for Kingsford, characterized by minimal occurrence of standard medical ailments across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 58% of all residents (~9,726 people), aligning closely with the 59.9% rate observed across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported medical diagnoses in Kingsford, affecting 5.7% and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 78.5% of the community reported having no chronic medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 10.2% of the local population (1,722 people), lower than the 15.5% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for older residents remain robust, with national rankings aligning with broader population figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.5% of Kingsford (NSW) residents were born overseas and 46.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (16.8%) and English (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Kingsford, where 51.5% of the community was born overseas and 46.4% speaks a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 46.7% of residents. In addition, Judaism exhibits notable local representation at 3.7%, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestry cohorts in Kingsford are Other (16.9%), Chinese (16.8%, notably above the regional benchmark of 8.4%), and English (14.1%). Other prominent cultural backgrounds showing elevated local concentrations include Greek at 7.1% (compared to 1.9% regionally), French at 1.1% (versus 0.5%), and Russian at 0.8% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingsford (NSW) is 29, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Kingsford is young and predominantly pre-family. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 38.1% of the community compared to 31.4% in Greater Sydney, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 15.1% against 22.6% regionally. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 29 as at August 2026, dropping from 33 at the 2021 Census, which compares to median ages of 37 across Greater Sydney and 38 nationally at the same Census. The most notable proportional contraction since the Census occurred among middle aged and young retiree cohorts, decreasing from 20.9% to an estimated 15.1%.
Specifically, children aged 5 to 14 declined from 9.4% to an estimated 6.3%, while individuals aged 15 to 24 grew from 17.4% to 27.4%, without compensatory inflows in early childhood cohorts. Looking toward 2041, young to middle aged adults are forecast to experience the largest numerical increase, adding 825 (13%) to total 7,258, while the sharpest rate of expansion will occur among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising 47% to 2,539.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingsford (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,492 at the 2021 Census → 16,884 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12164). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.