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The median house price in Lambton is $1.24m, with units at $760k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Lambton has an estimated 5,603 residents, up from 5,214 at the 2021 Census — a change of 389 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 71.0% of that increase. That puts 2,060 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region, alongside new address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count in the suburb of Lambton is projected to be approximately 5,603 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 389 individuals (7.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 5,214 people. This adjustment is deduced from a resident base of 5,591, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating an extra 52 validated new addresses registered since the Census date.
Such a population size results in a density of 2,059 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average for domestic locations tracked by AreaSearch. The 7.5% expansion rate in the suburb of Lambton since the 2021 census was greater than the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the surrounding SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. The upward trajectory in residents was mainly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 71.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Age bracket expansion rates derived from these datasets are applied across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, expansion is projected to align with the lower quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan zones, with the suburb of Lambton projected to add 85 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 1.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
105 new dwellings have been approved in Lambton over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, 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 evaluations of ABS residential building approvals apportioned from regional statistics, development activity has yielded approximately 21 new homes approved annually, representing an estimated 105 homes approved over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 44 so far in FY-26. With an average of 4.1 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $533,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
There have also been $2.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Relative to Rest of NSW, building permit approvals per person are at about three-quarters of the regional rate, although the locality ranks in the 70th percentile of all areas evaluated nationwide, indicating a acceleration of construction in recent times. Approvals consist of 56.0% detached houses and 44.0% multi-dwelling options like townhouses or apartments, which expands the availability of medium-density choices across various price levels, offering alternatives to traditional standalone properties. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (currently 76.0% houses), reflecting a shrinking supply of vacant land alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and a need for varied, affordable housing. With approximately 191 people per approval, the locality displays characteristics of a developing area. Looking ahead, projections indicate an increase of 73 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current building volume, the supply of new housing should comfortably accommodate this demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lambton, worth an estimated $510 million. A further 18 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.79 billion. 6 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and development policies are crucial drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects with the potential to influence the district. Leading initiatives include the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC), the Lambton Park Master Plan, and the Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond, with details on the most significant ones provided below.
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Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, childrens playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialized care units. Construction is advancing rapidly toward completion in 2026, followed by operational commissioning and subsequent refurbishment works.
Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
9 Gothic Street Student Accommodation
DA approved three-storey Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development with 53 self-contained studio units, 12 car spaces, expansive indoor and outdoor communal areas, and a rooftop garden. It is strategically located adjacent to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan Campus. The DA-approved site is currently for sale via Expression of Interest, indicating the project is currently on hold or transitioning to a new developer. Expected end value over $17.5 million upon completion.
Wests Group Townhouse Development
A residential development proposing to demolish four existing homes and construct 10 two-storey townhouses to provide modern housing options in the established New Lambton area. The development aims to deliver contemporary family accommodation in a sought-after location close to amenities and transport links.
Robinson Avenue Social Housing
A modern $9 million social housing complex in Lambton providing 20 accessible and affordable homes for 37 residents. The 2-storey development overlooks Jesmond Park and comprises 8 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom units, with 2 units built to adaptable standards for people with disabilities. Features include solar panels for common areas, 41 native trees incorporated into the design, step-free access to all ground-level units, and created 39 jobs during construction. The project transformed a site previously holding 5 older homes.
3,057 residents of Lambton are employed, from a labour force of 3,172. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits high qualification levels, with a strong concentration in essential services and an unemployment rate of just 3.7%, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 3,057 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 0.4% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is well beyond standard (67.3% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a high 29.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Local employment is largely centered around health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The workforce shows a pronounced concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a minimal component of local work at 0.5% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. While local jobs are available, census data comparing the employed cohort to the resident population suggests a large portion of workers commute out of the district for their jobs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force increased by 0.5% alongside a 0.6% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded employment decline of 0.9%, labour force decline of 0.4%, with unemployment rising 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within the district. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lambton is $1,628 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $846 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,868 a year against an average of $70,323. 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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The area records a median taxpayer income of $52,868 alongside an average of $70,323, according to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures exceed national benchmarks, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to approximately $58,324 (median) and $77,580 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes are positioned near the 50th percentile nationally. The distribution shows that 26.4% of the population (1,479 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%.
Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lambton had 2,078 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 9% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where detached houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership levels lagged behind regional benchmarks at 32.9%, with the remaining properties divided between those carrying a mortgage (30.8%) and rental properties (36.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment stood well above the Regional NSW average at $2,058, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $380, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lambton counted 2,078 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,233 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the primary household structure at 66.0% of the total, which includes 28.5% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.0%, with single-person households making up 29.6% and shared group households at 4.4%. The median household size of 2.4 people matches the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.6% of adults in Lambton hold a university qualification, including 21.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,695 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,062 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 levels are notably high, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% in SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (23.0%). Schooling and study rates are quite high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 9.0% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lambton reaches 46 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit audits show 46 active stops serving the area, consisting of various bus options. These locations are linked to 40 distinct routes, facilitating 1,292 passenger journeys each week. Public transport access is rated highly, with average walking distances to the nearest stop standing at 175 meters. Given the residential character of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 91% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars, which is below regional norms. Additionally, 29.5% of employed residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related shifts).
Transit services average 184 journeys per day across all active routes, representing approximately 28 weekly runs for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.1% of residents in Lambton report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes present some difficulties, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population (~3,066 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 11.5% and 8.9% of the population, respectively, while 64.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (980 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lambton is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 10.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (27.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures below national averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.9% of the population, citizens representing 91.3%, and 89.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 52.4% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral origins (based on parent birthplaces), the primary heritages represented are English at 30.5%, Australian at 27.6%, and Irish at 9.3%. There are also distinct concentrations of other background heritages, with Macedonian accounting for 1.8% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Welsh representing 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lambton is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.8% 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 median age of 39 years is below the Regional NSW average of 43, while sitting close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (14.4%) and a smaller proportion aged 65 - 74 (9.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 12.5% to 14.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 13.2% to 14.4%. On the other hand, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.2% to 12.4%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 11.9% to 10.6%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts suggest notable changes in the age distribution, led by a 17% growth (an extra 139 individuals) in the 25 to 34 age bracket, rising from 806 to 946. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 45 to 54 brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lambton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,214 at the 2021 Census → 5,603 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 (SAL12273). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.