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The median house price in Kurnell is $1.80m, with units at $1.15m. House values have moved 0.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Kurnell has an estimated 2,905 residents, up from 2,528 at the 2021 Census — a change of 377 people, or 14.9%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 150 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and newly verified locations from AreaSearch since the Census, Kurnell has an estimated residency of approximately 2,905 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 377 residents (14.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,528. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 2,902, estimated by AreaSearch analyzing the ABS ERP data release from June 2025 and 25 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level means a density of 150 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for future construction.
The 14.9% expansion rate in the suburb of Kurnell since the 2021 census outperformed the broader SA4 region (5.0%) and the SA3 territory, establishing it as a local growth pacesetter. Overseas migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 73.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are implemented for each SA2 region. In places where this data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age bracket growth metrics from these collections are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at coming demographic shifts, expansion is expected to align with the lower quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the population projected to rise by 50 individuals by 2041 based on combined SA2 figures, yielding a total growth of 1.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
53 new dwellings have been approved in Kurnell over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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According to AreaSearch research of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical zones, the suburb of Kurnell has averaged approximately 10 new residential approvals annually, amounting to roughly 53 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 22 approvals have been documented. With an average of 7.1 individuals relocating to the district for every home completed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up values and intensifies buyer rivalry, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $1,339,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end luxury builds.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, building volume per capita in the suburb of Kurnell is at about 57% of the metropolitan average, placing it in the 66th percentile of analyzed localities across the nation, despite building rates rising recently. New construction consists of 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% medium to high-density options. This focus on compact options provides more accessible entry points for buyers, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the historical housing stock (which is currently 96.0% detached houses), indicating a decline in vacant developable land and representing a response to changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. Recording approximately 212 individuals per home approval, the suburb of Kurnell displays the classic hallmarks of an expanding corridor. Looking forward, the suburb of Kurnell is projected to add 47 citizens by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Considering current building trends, incoming residential supply is expected to comfortably accommodate this demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kurnell
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kurnell, worth an estimated $7.82 billion. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21 billion. 15 are already under construction and 17 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and council planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include Bidhiinja Beach, the Kurnell Visitor Centre Reconstruction, the Bidhiinja Beach - Kurnell Peninsula Development, and the Kurnell Battery Energy Storage System, with the subsequent list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Kurnell Visitor Centre Reconstruction
Rebuild of the Kurnell Visitor Centre within Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The old centre was demolished and a new facility is under construction, delivering exhibition space, education and learning areas, amenities, and park operations offices. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2026.
Bidhiinja Beach
Bidhiinja Beach is a transformative 210-hectare masterplanned community on the Kurnell Peninsula, converting former sand mining sites into a mixed-use precinct. The proposal includes 4,300 dwellings, a 7,000sqm retail town centre, tourism accommodation, and 116 hectares of public open space (over 50% of the site). Key features include a 2km public beach dedication, Aboriginal cultural trails honoring the Gweagal people, and significant ecological regeneration. The project will be delivered in stages over approximately 20 years, with the town centre identified as the first stage on remediated land.
Bidhiinja Beach - Kurnell Peninsula Masterplan
Major masterplanned community proposed for a 210 hectare former sand quarry site on the Kurnell Peninsula, centred on Boat Harbour and Bate Bay. Tentatively named Bidhiinja Beach (Dharawal for oyster), the project would deliver around 4300 new homes in buildings from three to 12 storeys, along with four hotels, eco-cabins, a town centre, retail and tourism facilities, a new school site, community facilities and a surf lifesaving club at Bate Bay. More than 116 hectares (over 50 percent of the site) would be retained as open space, including 2km of beachfront, three district parks, nine local parks and an Aboriginal cultural walking trail.The site is owned by Besmaw Pty Ltd, trading as The Holt Estate 1861. A Planning Proposal was exhibited by the NSW Government from 10 April to 11 May 2026 and is now being assessed under the State Assessed Rezoning Policy by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Sutherland Shire Council has submitted a response raising concerns over transport integration, infrastructure capacity, flood and evacuation outcomes, and environmental protection, and is calling for duplication of Captain Cook Drive before development proceeds. If approved, development would be staged over approximately 20 years, with an initial 920 homes targeted for delivery between 2027 and 2029.
Sir Joseph Banks Park Carpark and Amenities
Bayside Council is delivering a new amenities building and carpark upgrade at Sir Joseph Banks Park in Botany. The project includes demolition of the existing amenities building, construction of a new facility with six toilets, an accessible toilet, a unisex family toilet and an open wash basin, plus a carpark upgrade to increase capacity, improve accessibility and mitigate flood-related issues. The project is currently at tender stage, with construction expected to start in spring 2025 and no confirmed completion date.
Kurnell Battery Energy Storage System
The Kurnell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a proposed addition to the Kurnell site by Ampol, evolving their existing fuel terminal into an energy storage and distribution hub. It will store electricity during low demand and release it during high demand, helping manage network variations from renewable sources and providing future capacity and resilience for the NSW energy network. The project is planned as 800MW / 3.8GWh, delivered in stages: Stage One at 250MW and Stage Two at 550MW.
Kamay Wharves
The NSW Government has completed the replacement of ferry wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell, part of the Kamay Botany Bay National Park Master Plan. The project provides a safe and accessible resource for the community and visitors, enhancing coastal infrastructure and connectivity.
Sydney Desalination Plant (Kurnell)
A potable drinking water desalination plant located in the Kurnell industrial estate, supplying up to 15% of Greater Metropolitan Sydney's drinking water. The plant utilizes reverse osmosis and is powered by renewable energy, serving as a critical non-rainfall dependent water source. Project includes enhancing the existing plant, increasing output from 250 to 500 megalitres per day, with land set aside and existing infrastructure like seawater tunnels and pipelines.
27 Jennifer Street, Little Bay
A medium-density residential development of 16 two-storey dwellings (eight detached villas and eight duplexes) with a shared basement. The project has a strong focus on ecological sustainability and architectural integration with the coastal environment.
1,568 residents of Kurnell are employed, from a labour force of 1,610. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 71.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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 4,739, about 163% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in the suburb of Kurnell is evenly distributed between professional and manual roles, with the building sector showing particularly strong representation. The unemployment rate stands at just 2.6%, and jobs grew by an estimated 2.8% over the past year based on statistical data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,568 locals were employed, and the jobless rate was 1.5% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is solid at 71.8% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 28.1% of employees worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, healthcare & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. The construction industry is highly concentrated here, with local employment levels reaching 2.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.7% of the workforce in the suburb of Kurnell compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. With a ratio of 1.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as an employment hub, drawing commuting workers from neighbouring suburbs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding regions, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the count of employed residents rose by 2.8% while the overall labour force grew by 2.6%, leading to a reduction in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force numbers both rise by 1.9%, with a minor decrease in joblessness. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in the suburb of Kurnell. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents will rise by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, noting this is a simple weighted calculation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kurnell is $2,161 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $811 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,591 a year against an average of $70,438. The average runs 51% 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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Tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that the suburb of Kurnell has income levels exceeding the national average. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Kurnell is $46,591 and the average income is $70,438, compared to Greater Sydney values of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $51,399 for the median and $77,707 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household income ranked in the 75th percentile ($2,161 weekly), whereas individual income was in the 51st percentile.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 35.0% of residents (1,016 people), which matches metropolitan trends where this group makes up 30.9%. The notable proportion of high-earning households (31.7% earning above $3,000/week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity in the suburb of Kurnell. Accommodation costs account for 17.6% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 73rd percentile, with a SEIFA income ranking in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kurnell had 794 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census data, residential housing in the suburb of Kurnell consists of 95.8% detached houses and 4.2% alternative housing types like townhouses, flats, or other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Kurnell is significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at 35.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (48.6%) or rented (16.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 is higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $550 also exceeds the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Kurnell are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are similarly well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kurnell counted 794 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 912 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 16% 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 represent the vast majority of households at 82.2% of the total, consisting of couples with children (44.8%), couples without children (22.8%), and single-parent households (13.6%). Non-family households make up 17.8% of the area, with lone-person households accounting for 15.8% and group households representing 2.0%. The median household size of 3.1 residents is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Kurnell hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 221 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 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 attainment profiles show that university graduation rates are relatively low, with 13.7% of residents holding a degree compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear gap and an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 48.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.3%) and certificate qualifications (34.2%). Student numbers are high in the suburb of Kurnell, with 31.2% of the local population currently undertaking formal education.
This group comprises 11.9% enrolled in primary schools, 9.6% in high schools, and 2.9% studying at tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kurnell reaches 45 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 220 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the suburb of Kurnell include 45 active bus stops. These stops are served by 3 distinct bus routes, offering a combined total of 219 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 140 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters. Households own an average of 2.0 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high 28.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era working conditions.
Services average 31 trips per day across the bus routes, which translates to approximately 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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73.0% of residents in Kurnell report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Local health profiles indicate positive health outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates. The rate of common health conditions is low across the general population, though it rises above the national average among older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 55% of residents (~1,591 people) covered, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 7.6% and 7.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 73.0% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with a low rate of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.7% of the population (514 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for seniors show some vulnerabilities, ranking lower nationally than the younger cohorts in the suburb of Kurnell.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kurnell is largely Australian-born, at 87.9% of residents, with 6.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.9%) and English (29.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Kurnell is below the metropolitan average, with 87.9% of residents born in Australia, 92.0% holding citizenship, and 93.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.9% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage and parental birthplaces, the three most common backgrounds are Australian at 29.9% (significantly above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 29.6% (above the regional average of 19.0%), and Irish at 9.0%. There are also distinct concentrations of other heritage groups, with Maori representing 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Dutch at 1.8% (compared to 0.7%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kurnell is 38. 21.5% 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 38 years in the suburb of Kurnell is very close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (15.3%) and a lower proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (9.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has expanded from 8.2% to 10.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 4.6% to 6.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.5% to 12.5%.
Demographics are expected to shift significantly by 2041, led by a 59% increase in the 75 to 84 age group (an increase of 109 people), growing from 185 to 295. This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged 65+ representing 90% of all projected population growth, while the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kurnell
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 7 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,528 at the 2021 Census → 2,905 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 (SAL12224). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.