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Launceston has an estimated 3,116 residents. That puts 732 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch, drawing on ABS regional updates and 39 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date, place the resident headcount for the suburb of Launceston at around 3,116 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 3,110 people counted in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 6 people (0.2%), a calculation guided by the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) release from June 2025 alongside recent address additions. Human settlement sits at a density of 731 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 0.2% growth rate for the suburb of Launceston sits within 2.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (2.8%), underlining sound local fundamentals. Inbound overseas migration formed the principal demographic driver, generating approximately 88.0% of recent population gains. Future demographic modeling relies on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 base year across SA2 boundaries. Where specific coverage is lacking, or when evaluating age distributions beyond 2032, figures incorporate 2022 Tasmanian State Government Regional/LGA projections (base year 2021), converted from LGA to SA2 geographies via weighted growth aggregation. Under this methodology, the suburb of Launceston is projected to experience population contraction, reducing by 34 persons by 2041. Despite this top-level contraction, certain age brackets will expand, most notably the 75 to 84 age group, which is forecast to increase by 108 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
63 new dwellings have been approved in Launceston over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below 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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Urban planning and residential construction data compiled by AreaSearch from ABS building approvals indicate that approximately 12 new homes receive approval in Launceston each year, culminating in an estimated 63 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 6 approvals have been logged. In the context of broader demographic easing, this level of residential building activity remains sufficient to support property seekers, with an average expected construction cost of $792,000 per dwelling underscoring a developer focus on high-end, premium housing. In parallel, strong local commercial building investment is demonstrated by $83.4 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Launceston runs at roughly half the rate observed across Rest of Tas., placing the locality in the 27th percentile across all areas reviewed nationally. This moderate construction volume constrains supply choices for buyers while reinforcing underlying demand for established dwellings. The pacing also tracks beneath national figures, highlighting planning constraints and local market maturity. By built form, new projects comprise 71.0% standalone homes and 29.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving lower density patterns and catering to buyers seeking detached living spaces. Furthermore, developers are delivering standalone residences at a higher frequency than the existing 38.0% at Census baseline, signaling sustained appetite for traditional detached homes. Overall, an estimated 569 people per dwelling approval characterizes a subdued, low-volume development landscape. Given expectations for the local population to hold flat or decrease, residential real estate in Launceston should encounter easing demand pressures, which may present favorable conditions for property buyers.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Launceston, worth an estimated $853 million. A further 26 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.16 billion. 9 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure investments, local planning policies, and major capital works play a defining role in shaping community outcomes. A total of 22 key projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having significant local relevance, prominent among which are the Northern Mental Health Precinct, Launceston Hospice, Northern Heart Centre, and UTAS Stadium Redevelopment.
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UTAS Stadium Redevelopment
The $130 million redevelopment of UTAS Stadium (York Park) is transforming the venue into a world-class Tier 2 sporting precinct. Main works include the new mass-timber Centre West Stand featuring premium seating and corporate facilities, a redeveloped Eastern Stand with 3,629 seats, and Western Stand infill seating. The project increases capacity to 17,500 and prepares the venue for the Tasmania Devils AFL/AFLW entry in 2028. Construction is being delivered in phases to maintain stadium operations for AFL and BBL matches.
Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment
The Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment is a $364 million capital improvement program delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health. Guided by the LGH Precinct Masterplan, the multi-stage initiative includes the new Northern Health Complex, expanded Emergency Department, Northern Heart Centre, and a multi-storey carpark with helipad. Construction is actively underway to modernise northern Tasmania's tertiary hospital campus.
Northern Heart Centre
A 120 million dollar dedicated cardiac facility at the Launceston General Hospital, fully funded by the Australian Government. The three-storey building will house a new 24-bed cardiac inpatient unit (16 cardiac ward beds plus 7 coronary care unit beds co-located with the ICU), two cardiac catheterisation laboratories with recovery and holding bays, five echocardiogram rooms, an exercise testing room and six outpatient consulting rooms. Located on the Frankland Street side of the hospital between the Northern Integrated Care Services building and the Department of Emergency Medicine, it is designed to allow patients to bypass the emergency department for time-critical treatment.The Development Application was submitted to the City of Launceston in May 2025, tenders for construction were called in April 2026, and construction is expected to start late 2026 with completion targeted for late 2029. Lead design consultant is Artas Architects, supported by health facility planners Billard Leece Partnership. The project forms part of the broader Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan and the Tasmanian Cardiac Strategy.
Launceston Hospice
The Launceston Hospice is a 20 million dollar purpose-built palliative care facility being delivered at the historic Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct in South Launceston. Designed by Jaws Architects, the project repurposes the 1921 heritage building (originally an Infectious Diseases Hospital) into a 12-bed dedicated hospice, offering a home-like environment with private verandas, day rooms, calm spaces, and connectivity to the established gardens and courtyards that characterise the Allambi site. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing inpatient and respite palliative care, and will be the first dedicated public hospice in Northern Tasmania since the closure of Phillip Oakden House in 2007.Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health, the project received planning approval from the City of Launceston in May 2025 and the construction tender has been awarded. Existing services at the Allambi Building are being relocated to Cimitiere House to make way for works. Following timeline revisions, construction is now expected to commence in April 2026, with the hospice anticipated to open to patients in mid-2027.
Northern Mental Health Precinct
The Northern Mental Health Precinct is a $90 million dedicated mental healthcare development delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health at 52 Frankland Street. Replacing the aging Northside Unit, the modern facility incorporates a 30-bed inpatient unit, Recovery College, Safe Haven, and a direct link-bridge to Launceston General Hospital. Construction procurement and tender evaluations advanced in 2026 under the LGH Precinct Masterplan.
Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Launceston's heritage-listed Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre precinct. The project will restore and upgrade the Princess Theatre to contemporary safety, access and performance standards, reconstruct the Earl Arts Centre as a purpose-built Earl Street Theatre, improve foyer, bar, toilet, backstage, technical and gathering spaces, and provide lift access to public levels. The precinct closed in late 2025, construction was scheduled to begin in early 2026, completion is planned for late 2027, and reopening is expected in early 2028.
kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space)
The kanamaluka Cultural Centre is a proposed $70 million multipurpose arts, culture, and convention facility planned for Invermay, Launceston. Led by JMC Group in partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the precinct plan includes a 750-seat concert hall, a 1,000-seat conference centre, First Nations cultural areas, and recording studios. The project has received planning support from the City of Launceston and is progressing through funding and detailed design.
NTCA Sports Complex Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the NTCA Sports Complex, Australia's oldest first-class cricket ground, to provide expanded fit-for-purpose facilities for soccer, cricket, and football. Scope includes refurbishment of the NTCA number one and number two grounds, new indoor and outdoor cricket training facilities, improved vehicular access and parking for around 90 more vehicles, and a new shared function centre with gymnasium, expanded change rooms and toilets, a commercial kitchen, and seating for 350. The masterplan has also been broadened to include the Launceston Tennis Centre and Elphin Sports Stadium precinct.A development application has been lodged with the City of Launceston and is awaiting advertising, with detailed design forecast for completion in mid-2026. The project remains subject to external funding support from state and federal government.
1,809 residents of Launceston are employed, from a labour force of 1,909. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 67.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 10,662, about 3.4 times 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 local labour market in Launceston is distinguished by a qualified talent pool and substantial representation across essential service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents count 1,809 individuals, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.3% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas. Workforce engagement is elevated, exhibiting a participation rate of 67.0% compared to 58.7% for Regional Tas. Census records indicate that 10.4% of employed residents conducted work from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Primary employment sectors for resident workers comprise health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The local labour market exhibits strong industry specialization in health care & social assistance, holding a concentration 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.8% of the local workforce, trailing the 8.4% share across Regional Tas. Operating with 5.5 workers for every resident as at the Census, the locality serves as a major commercial and employment hub, drawing in commuter talent from surrounding districts. Analysis of ABS and SALM data shows that across the preceding 12-month period, the local labour force shrank by 1.5% and total employment fell by 1.1%, bringing a 0.4 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. In Regional Tas., by comparison, employment rose by 1.8%, the labour force grew by 1.7%, and joblessness edged lower. Forward-looking projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (Mar-26) offer additional context regarding workforce demand. While broader Australian employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these sector trajectories to local workforce distribution suggests employment in Launceston could rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on simple illustrative weighting that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Launceston is $1,439 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $871 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,861 a year against an average of $62,665. 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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According to postcode ATO records from financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, taxable median income in the suburb of Launceston is $49,861, with the taxable average at $62,665, both trailing national figures while comparing against $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average) across Regional Tas. Applying a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates current modeled estimates to approximately $55,321 for median earnings and $69,527 for average earnings as of March 2026. From Census 2021 metrics, individual income sits at the 62nd percentile ($871 weekly), whereas household earnings rank at the 31st percentile.
By income bracket, 30.0% of earners make $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (934 residents), closely mirroring the 28.5% share in the wider region. Housing affordability challenges are pronounced, leaving 84.7% of income remaining after housing costs (32nd percentile), and the local SEIFA income score falls into the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Launceston had 1,363 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 38% detached houses and 25% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,530 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing profiles from the latest Census show that standalone houses constitute 38.4% of local dwellings, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing formats represent 61.6%, in sharp contrast to the 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings reported across Regional Tas. Outright home ownership stands at 31.1%, trailing the regional level, while 16.7% of homes carry a mortgage and 52.2% are tenanted. Typical housing costs include a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,530 and a median weekly rent of $310, exceeding the respective Regional Tas. averages of $1,274 and $250.
Across the national landscape, local mortgage commitments remain lower than the $1,863 Australian benchmark, and local rents sit substantially below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Launceston counted 1,363 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 51.1% of all local households, divided between couples without children (29.2%), couples with children (13.2%), and single parent families (8.2%). Non-family living arrangements represent 48.9% of households, consisting predominantly of lone person households (41.0%) alongside group households (7.7%). The typical household size is 2.0 people, which sits beneath the Regional Tas. benchmark of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.9% of adults in Launceston hold a university qualification, including 26.6% with a bachelor degree and 13.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,782 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,015 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 levels among residents aged 15+ in Launceston are exceptionally high, with 42.9% holding higher education degrees, outperforming both Rest of Tas. at 19.3% and the wider SA4 region at 21.7%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification level at 26.6%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 13.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 27.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between certificates (18.3%) and advanced diplomas (8.9%). Formal study participation is strong across the community, with 26.4% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by stage, 8.2% of residents attend tertiary institutions, 5.5% are enrolled in primary schools, and 5.5% attend secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Launceston reaches 36 stops on 158 routes, timetabled for about 13,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Local transit infrastructure features 36 active transport stops across Launceston operating a variety of bus connections. These facilities are served across 158 individual routes, generating 13,386 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is convenient, with residents located an average distance of 202 meters from the nearest boarding point. Due to its residential profile, outward commuting is common, with private cars representing 66% of journeys and walking accounting for 30%. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, sitting below regional standards, while 10.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a measure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 1,912 trips per day across all available routes, which translates to approximately 371 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.0% of residents in Launceston report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 indicators across Launceston remain generally sound, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health conditions aligning with nationwide averages. Typical medical conditions are observed at standard rates across both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 52% of the population (~1,620 people), tracking slightly below typical SA2 levels but exceeding the 49.1% figure for Regional Tas. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most commonly cited health issues locally, reported by 10.6 and 8.5% of residents, respectively, whereas 67.0% of the community indicated no chronic ailments, outpacing the 62.0% recorded across Regional Tas.
While working-age residents exhibit higher rates of chronic conditions, older residents, who comprise 22.6% of the population (704 people aged 65 and over versus 25.1% regionally), demonstrate particularly resilient health metrics that outrank national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.1% of Launceston residents were born overseas and 18.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Launceston is pronounced compared to most surrounding markets, with 27.1% of residents born abroad and 18.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 37.4% of the population. Notably, Hinduism shows substantial local representation at 4.1% of residents, markedly above the 1.1% recorded across Regional Tas. Examining parental country of birth, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Launceston are English at 30.4%, Australian at 22.8% (tracking below the regional benchmark of 32.6%), and Other backgrounds at 10.1% (substantially exceeding the 4.6% regional average).
Other cultural groups exhibit noticeable variations compared to regional shares, including Dutch residents at 1.6% (versus 1.7% regionally), Korean residents at 0.5% (versus 0.1%), and Russian residents at 0.3% (versus 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Launceston is 41. 30.0% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Launceston is characterized by a youthful, largely pre-family population base, with young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprising 33.0% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 23.0% across Regional Tas. Children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 20.3% locally against 26.3% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 41, matching the 2021 Census and remaining 4 years below the Regional Tas. benchmark of 45 from that same Census. Retirees and elderly cohorts (65+) have expanded from 19.3% at Census time to an estimated 22.6%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 21.2% to an estimated 18.7%, whereas the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.5% to 14.3%, pointing to an existing population cohort maturing in place without an influx of younger replacement households. Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that older cohorts will expand the most, increasing by 113 (16%) to reach 817, while younger demographics and young to middle aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Launceston
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 12 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,110 at the 2021 Census → 3,116 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL60322). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.