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The median house price in Korora is $1.10m, with units at $718k. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Korora has an estimated 2,820 residents, up from 2,740 at the 2021 Census — a change of 80 people, or 2.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 170 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 evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent addresses verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Korora has an estimated residency of 2,820 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 80 people (2.9%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,740 people. This shift is derived from the resident count of 2,816, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 26 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Such a population size represents a density of 169 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for subsequent expansion.
Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Korora has shown stable growth trends with a 1.2% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 region. Demographic expansion in this locality was mostly stimulated by overseas arrivals, which made up approximately 41.0% of the total demographic increase during recent times, though all growth elements, including natural expansion and interstate moves, registered positive gains. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates for specific age cohorts from these aggregates are also applied across all areas from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, a substantial rise in residency is projected for the upper quartile of Australian non-metropolitan regions, with the locality projected to grow by 1,067 persons up to 2041 using aggregated SA2-level forecasts, showing a total increase of 37.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
35 new dwellings have been approved in Korora over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS residential construction approvals assigned from regional statistics, the suburb of Korora has averaged about 7 dwellings receiving development approval per year, amounting to an estimated 35 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 8 approvals have been registered. With an average of 2.3 new residents per year added for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports real estate values, new residences are being built with an average value of $482,000, indicating that builders are focusing on the higher-end market segment with premium homes.
Commercial approvals have also accounted for $307,000 during this financial year, indicating a mostly residential concentration. Compared with the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Korora exhibits approximately 61% of the building activity per capita, placing in the 45th percentile of locations analyzed nationwide, which points to relatively few purchasing choices while boosting demand for pre-existing houses. This building rate is likewise below the national average, pointing to the suburb's mature state and suggesting possible regulatory planning constraints. New construction consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the low-density profile of the area with a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers looking for space. The estimated ratio of 375 people in the suburb per dwelling approval reflects a peaceful, low-intensity construction environment. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Korora will add 1,063 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building volumes continue, the supply of homes could fall behind demographic expansion, which is likely to heighten buyer competition and support upward price pressure.
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 37 current infrastructure and development projects close to Korora, worth an estimated $4.78 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 changes, and major works have a significant impact on real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to impact this locality. Notable regional works include the Coffs Harbour Bypass, the Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, the Queensland New South Wales Interconnector, and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, with the following details focusing on those most relevant to this area.
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The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living
Luxury retirement living and residential aged care village at Park Beach, Coffs Harbour. The project includes 185 architecturally designed independent living apartments and townhouses and 120 residential aged care beds, with resort-style facilities including a community hub, swimming pool, cafe, Bombora Bar, gardens, recreation facilities and a secure gated community. The aged care home and earlier stages are open, while final stages of the retirement village are underway and marketed as more than 65 percent sold.
Ocean Parade Apartments
A State Significant Development featuring two seven-storey buildings with 80 apartments (31 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom, and 13 three-bedroom units) across a 3,055 sqm beachfront site. The development includes 1,150 sqm of communal open space, 121 parking spaces (105 residential, 6 visitor), central courtyard with pool and kitchen on level one, and a 380 sqm rooftop garden with landscaping and kitchen facilities. Designed by Stewart Architecture, the project will demolish existing Ocean Park Motel and Holiday Apartments to create premium beachfront living opposite Park Beach.
Coffs Harbour Bypass
A $2.27 billion, 14-kilometre four-lane divided bypass of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway, jointly funded by the Australian Government ($1.76 billion) and the NSW Government ($440 million) and delivered by Transport for NSW. The scope covers about 12 km of new highway, about 2 km of upgraded highway, three twin-tube tunnels at Roberts Hill, Shephards Lane and Gatelys Road (each carrying two traffic lanes plus a bicycle lane), the Englands Road interchange, the Korora bus interchange and the Luke Bowen pedestrian bridge servicing a local primary school, plus local access and service roads.Tunnel excavation is complete and as at mid-2026 the project is in its final construction stretch: mechanical, electrical, fire, safety and electronic signage systems are being fitted out in the tunnels, mock rock treatments are being applied to tunnel portals, the last cut site near West Korora Road is being crushed out, and work has started on the final bridge, the southbound Pacific Highway underpass north of Opal Boulevard at Korora. The bypass is scheduled to open to traffic in late 2026 with full project completion in late 2027. It will remove about 12,000 vehicles a day from the Coffs Harbour CBD, let motorists skip up to 12 sets of traffic lights, cut around 12 minutes from travel times and improve road safety and freight efficiency. As the final section of the Hexham to Queensland border upgrade, it completes a motorway-standard, traffic-light-free route between Sydney and Brisbane once the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension opens. The project has supported more than 600 direct jobs during construction.
Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Precinct Revitalisation
NSW Government and Property and Development NSW proposal to revitalise the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore as a mixed-use coastal precinct with improved public open space, tourism and hospitality uses, about 250 homes, about 200 tourist accommodation rooms, retail and commercial activity, cultural recognition, accessibility upgrades, a regional adventure playground, waterplay and staged public domain works. The rezoning proposal was exhibited from 19 May to 30 June 2025 and remains under assessment by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.In April 2026, City of Coffs Harbour placed a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement on exhibition, including an updated NSW Government offer for about AUD 10.85 million in community space and public domain improvements if the proposal proceeds.
Sable at the Jetty
A 35-apartment high-end development featuring luxury finishes, state-of-the-art appliances, and lush communal courtyard. Located on the corner of Collingwood and Edgar Streets, within walking distance from the beach, local schools, cafes and shops. Over 90% sold, completion late 2025.
CODA Apartments
A 13-storey mixed-use development featuring 95 apartments and ground-floor retail spaces. Located in Coffs Harbour CBD with contemporary design reflecting the coastal environment. Includes three floors of car parking and 735 square metres of retail opportunities. Officially opened June 2025.
Coffs Harbour Affordable Housing
State Significant Development (SSD-83294209) by Homes NSW for a four to five-storey residential flat building containing 60 high-quality social and affordable housing units. The approved project includes a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom dwellings, a single basement level with 31 car parking spaces, 1,239 square metres of communal open space, and extensive landscaping across the 3,804 square metre site. It was approved by the NSW Government on 16 April 2026 to help address local housing needs.
TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Campus Upgrade
A $29 million capital investment to modernise facilities and expand vocational training capacity at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus. The upgrade delivers state-of-the-art trade workshops, contemporary laboratories, and technology-enabled learning spaces to support regional skills demand.
1,356 residents of Korora are employed, from a labour force of 1,391. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 59.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,397, about 85% 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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The suburb of Korora has a well-educated labor force with strong representation in essential service sectors, and an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, based on AreaSearch aggregates of regional data. As of March 2026, 1,356 residents are employed, which is 1.6% lower than the Regional NSW unemployment rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is closely aligned with the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data reveals a moderate 16.2% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The locality exhibits a particularly strong concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment rates at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is under-represented, employing only 2.6% of the workforce in the suburb of Korora compared to 5.8% in Regional NSW. The locality appears to present few employment openings within its borders, as shown by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from broader regional sectors, during the 12 months ending March 2026, labor force numbers contracted by 0.8% while total employment fell by 0.6%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future local demand in the suburb of Korora. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local job profile to estimate growth patterns. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local workforce structure in the suburb of Korora suggests local employment should expand by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Korora is $1,829 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $834 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,752 a year against an average of $56,515. 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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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that the suburb of Korora has income levels below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Korora is $44,752, and the average income is $56,515, which compares to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate levels of roughly $49,370 for median income and $62,347 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Korora are positioned around the 55th percentile nationwide.
The income distribution reveals that 33.1% of the population (933 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Residents retain 86.0% of their income for non-housing costs, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Korora had 1,010 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 5% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the distribution of homes in the suburb of Korora consisted of 79.1% houses and 20.9% other property types (such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW which had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Korora was higher than the Regional NSW average, standing at 43.0%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (34.6%) or rented (22.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average at $1,950, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Korora are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Korora counted 1,010 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 38% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 78.5%, consisting of 28.2% couples with children, 37.8% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.5%, with lone person households representing 18.8% and group households making up 2.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 people is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Korora hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 486 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 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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Academic achievement in the suburb of Korora is considerably higher than regional standards, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 19.8% in the SA4 region and 21.3% across the Rest of NSW. This major educational lead positions the community well for professional services opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificate qualifications (24.8%).
Participation in study is high, with 26.4% of the population currently enrolled in education. This proportion comprises 9.6% in primary schooling, 8.5% in secondary schooling, and 2.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Korora reaches 33 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 230 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 transit statistics show 33 active transit points in the suburb of Korora, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 31 separate routes, which provide 226 passenger trips each week. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 151 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode for 96% of commuters. Household car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per home, which is higher than the regional average.
A share of 16.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 32 trips daily across all transit routes, which represents approximately 6 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.8% of residents in Korora report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Assessment of health indicators reveals positive outcomes in the suburb of Korora, based on AreaSearch analyses of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing a very low incidence of common health issues across all demographics. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, held by about 49% of the population (~1,391 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 9.0 and 8.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.8% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The population under the age of 65 exhibits favorable health statistics. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.6% of the population (721 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 23.4%. Senior residents show especially positive health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Korora is largely Australian-born, at 80.1% of residents, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Korora displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 80.1% of the community born in Australia, 91.0% holding citizenship, and 91.5% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 47.0% of the population. The most visible statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Korora are English at 32.4% of the population, Australian at 25.3%, and Irish at 10.3%. Some differences are evident in other groups, with Scottish ancestry representing 8.9% of the suburb of Korora (compared to 8.0% regionally), South Australian ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.2%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Korora is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 19.9% 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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The median age of 44 years in the suburb of Korora is similar to the Regional NSW average of 43 and higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, the suburb of Korora has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (15.2%) and a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (9.4%). The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national level of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.4% to 8.2% of the population, and the 85+ cohort grew from 1.2% to 2.2%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 age bracket fell from 13.9% to 12.5%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 10.5% to 9.4%. By 2041, the demographic profile of the suburb of Korora is expected to change, led by a 43% increase in the 45 to 54 cohort (adding 159 people) to reach 535 individuals, up from 375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Korora
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,740 at the 2021 Census → 2,820 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 (SAL12206). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.