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The median house price in Lennox Head is $1.71m, with units at $1.26m. House values have moved 0.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Lennox Head has an estimated 7,854 residents, up from 7,687 at the 2021 Census — a change of 167 people, or 2.2%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 79% of areas nationally. 202 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 380 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 investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh street addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lennox Head has a population estimated at 7,854 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 167 residents (2.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 7,687 citizens. The adjustment is calculated using a resident count of 7,836, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside an extra 202 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This count translates to a density of 380 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and potential room for future expansions.
Throughout the prior decade, the suburb of Lennox Head has shown steady demographic development with a 1.7% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 average. Population gains locally were mostly driven by international arrivals, which accounted for roughly 39.0% of all demographic growth in recent times, though all indicators such as natural increase and interstate relocations remained positive. AreaSearch employs ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government SA2 forecasts, published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age category expansion rates from these groups are also applied to all zones for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Reviewing the anticipated demographic trends, population expansion exceeding the median for regional Australia is anticipated, with the region forecast to grow by 1,351 persons by 2041 using combined SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 17.0% over the 16 years.
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432 new dwellings have been approved in Lennox Head over the past five years, an average of 86 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from statistical areas, Lennox Head averages approximately 86 approved residential dwellings annually, totaling an estimated 432 residential units approved over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 15 so far during FY-26. With a mean of only 0.8 people moving to the area for every completed home built during the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction activity is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing home buyers with additional options and supporting population growth that could surpass current forecasts, while newly constructed dwellings have an average value of $744,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket projects in the premium bracket.
Furthermore, $3.0 million in commercial building permits have been registered in the current financial year, which highlights the dominant residential nature of the locality. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Lennox Head displays 91.0% higher construction volume per resident, which gives buyers a wider range of options. This volume is also considerably higher than the national benchmark, pointing to robust builder confidence in the area. Recent housing completions consist of 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% semi-detached dwellings or units, reflecting a growing mix of attached housing styles that provide options across different price ranges, ranging from large family residences to more affordable compact alternatives. Recording approximately 110 people per approval, Lennox Head presents characteristics of a low density area. Demographic projections indicate that Lennox Head will add 1,333 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculation. Based on current building trends, the supply of new dwellings should comfortably satisfy demand, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population gains to outpace 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 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lennox Head, worth an estimated $1.14 billion. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.85 billion. 18 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as much as changes in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 developments that are anticipated to affect the community. Primary developments include the EPIQ Lennox Head Masterplanned Community, Epiq Marketplace Retail Precinct Expansion, Lennox Head Public School Relocation, and Lennox Surf Lodge (52-54 Ballina Street), with details on the most significant ones provided below.
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EPIQ Lennox Head Masterplanned Community
An 80-hectare, $250 million masterplanned community that has delivered over 480 residential lots and a 4.5-hectare sporting precinct. As of March 2026, the $7 million expansion of the Epiq Marketplace retail precinct has officially opened, adding 720 square metres and eight new tenancies. Current active construction is focused on the Epiq Terrace Houses, with Stage 1 expected to be completed by late 2026 and Stage 2 launching later this year.
Epiq Marketplace Retail Precinct Expansion
Completion of a $7 million dual-level retail and commercial building expanding the Epiq Marketplace. Delivered by Clarence Property, it adds eight new tenancies across 720 square metres of floor space. The expansion complements the existing Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre within the $250 million Epiq Lennox Head masterplanned estate.
Lennox Surf Lodge (52-54 Ballina Street)
DA 2023/479 approved by Ballina Shire Council for a 35-room boutique hotel with pool, bar and restaurant, and a two-level basement car park (with public paid parking after 1 hour). Architect: Little Boat Projects. The site has three street frontages and remains offered for sale via agents, inviting development of the approved scheme or alternate outcomes STCA.
Lennox Rise Estate
A masterplanned hilltop land estate in Lennox Head offering premium, levelled and retained homesites across 41.16 hectares, with elevated district and ocean-breeze outlooks. The 189-lot community is being delivered by Lateral Properties across multiple stages, with a central activity park, playground and a southern leisure park featuring established pine trees. Lots are zoned R3 Medium Density with duplex potential (STCA). Most stages are sold out, with only a small number of lots remaining in the final release, priced from approximately $825,555 to $915,000.
Lennox Head Public School Relocation
A project is underway to provide more permanent classrooms for the local community by relocating Lennox Head Public School to new facilities on a new site within the EPIQ development. A new 40-place public preschool will also be built on the same site to provide expanded access to early childhood education. Main construction works started on 24 February 2026.
Crest Estate
A 116-lot residential subdivision on approximately 14.82 hectares at Reservoir Hill, Lennox Head. Approved by Ballina Shire Council under DA 2018/51 (99 lots) and DA 2020/284 (a further 19 lots), the estate captures elevated coastal, hinterland and district views close to Lennox Village and North Creek Reserve. Development was delayed by council assessment processes and ecological constraints, including nearby endangered rainforest and freshwater wetland, but civil works and staged land releases have since progressed, with lots from 454 to 697 square metres continuing to be released and sold.
Saltwood @ Kinvara
Saltwood @ Kinvara is a 440-hectare masterplanned residential community in the Cumbalum Urban Release Area B (CURA B), Ballina Shire, zoned for urban development since 2012. The project will deliver approximately 2,500 dwellings over multiple stages spanning 15-20+ years. Features include neighbourhood community hubs, extensive parklands, playgrounds, sporting fields, local shops and retail precincts, walkable streets, biodiversity corridors, and sustainable design principles. Stage 1 (Northern Neighbourhood, DA 2025/418.1) covers approximately 69 hectares and around 300 dwellings on 247 lots, with a small retail and commercial precinct.The Stage 1 development application was lodged with Ballina Shire Council on 7 November 2025, was publicly exhibited until 12 December 2025, and is now under Council assessment. As a state-significant proposal, final determination will rest with the NSW Government. Community feedback sessions in December 2025 raised concerns around flooding, earthworks and traffic on Ross Lane, which the proponents state are addressed through updated flood modelling and traffic studies.
Habitat Way Townhouses
DA-approved subdivision of a 6,606m2 block into 6 Torrens-title lots, with concept plans for 19 three-bedroom townhouses in a residential precinct.
4,107 residents of Lennox Head are employed, from a labour force of 4,168. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 65.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,365, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Lennox Head possesses a highly qualified workforce, with strong representation in core service industries, an unemployment rate of a mere 1.5%, and 0.6% in estimated job expansion over the previous year, derived from AreaSearch collections of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 4,107 local citizens employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.6% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard at 65.3% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data reveals that a moderate 24.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions should be kept in mind.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in the sectors of health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The community displays a marked employment concentration in education & training, where the job share is 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a small footprint, accounting for 1.4% of jobs compared to 5.3% across the wider region. The locality appears to provide a small number of local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against resident workers. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from wider statistical zones, employment grew by 0.6% over the 12 months ending March 2026, while the labor force expanded by 1.1%, resulting in a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a employment fall of 0.9%, a labor force drop of 0.4%, and an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. National labor projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective local employment trends. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce makeup to calculate potential growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local job distribution indicates that employment in Lennox Head should expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted calculation for illustration that does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lennox Head is $2,081 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $937 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,738 a year against an average of $62,906. 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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Income levels in the suburb of Lennox Head are below the national median according to the most recent ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Taxpayers in the suburb of Lennox Head earn a median income of $46,738 and an average income of $62,906, compared to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $51,561 (median) and $69,398 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census statistics, household, family and individual earnings in the suburb of Lennox Head sit around the 71st percentile nationally.
The statistics reveal that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 34.1% of the community (2,678 individuals), which matches regional trends showing 29.9% in the same bracket. Elevated housing costs absorb 15.4% of earnings, yet healthy incomes still position disposable earnings at the 72nd percentile, and the local SEIFA index for income places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lennox Head had 2,741 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 4% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,192 a month. Rent absorbs 27.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. 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 configurations in Lennox Head, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 73.7% detached houses and 26.3% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, and other housing, compared to Regional NSW where detached houses made up 82.6% and alternative dwellings 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Lennox Head mirrored Regional NSW at 40.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (36.1%) or occupied by tenants (23.8%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional NSW median at $2,192, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $580, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Lennox Head are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents also sit well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lennox Head counted 2,741 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 20% 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 make up the majority of households at 76.2%, consisting of couples with children at 33.5%, couples without children at 31.2%, and single parent households at 10.4%. The remaining 23.8% consists of non-family households, with single person households accounting for 19.5% and share houses representing 4.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.6% of adults in Lennox Head hold a university qualification, including 26.8% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 427 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,051 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 credentials in Lennox Head significantly exceed wider averages, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.3% in the SA4 region. This notable academic concentration positions the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (22.6%). Enrolment in education is quite strong, with 29.5% of the population presently undertaking formal study.
This student group comprises 11.0% in primary schools, 8.1% in high schools, and 4.0% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lennox Head reaches 54 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 320 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks include 54 active passenger stops within the suburb of Lennox Head, which are served by various bus lines. These boarding points accommodate 38 distinct routes, providing 318 weekly services in total. Transit access is rated highly, with residents living an average of 229 meters from their nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb of Lennox Head, the vast majority of workers travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 93%. Car ownership stands at 1.7 vehicles per home, exceeding the regional average.
Roughly 24.1% of workers perform their duties from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Transit schedules provide an average of 45 services daily across the network, which translates to roughly 5 weekly services at each individual boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.3% of residents in Lennox Head report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 statistics show excellent outcomes in Lennox Head, according to AreaSearch analyses of mortality figures and long-term health issues, revealing a low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age categories, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively modest at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 4,070 people. The most frequent health concerns recorded in the locality were asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.0 and 6.8% of the population, respectively, whereas 74.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age citizens are particularly fit, showing low rates of chronic illness. The area has 19.3% of its population aged 65 and over (1,515 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Senior citizens display exceptionally good health outcomes, with national health standings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lennox Head is largely Australian-born, at 83.8% of residents, with 5.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (25.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lennox Head displays a lower level of cultural variety than average, with citizens representing 88.7% of the population, 83.8% of residents born in Australia, and 94.1% of households speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 42.6% of residents in Lennox Head. However, the most distinct variation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral roots, the three most common backgrounds in Lennox Head are English, representing 31.0% of the population, Australian, representing 25.5%, and Irish, representing 11.7%.
Additionally, there are clear variations in the concentration of other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is noticeably higher at 10.0% of Lennox Head compared to 8.0% across the region, French stands at 0.7% compared to 0.4%, and Welsh is 0.6% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lennox Head is 42. 19.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 42 years, Lennox Head is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years while being older than the Australian median of 38 years. The local age distribution shows a high concentration of people aged 35 - 44 years (15.5%), whereas the 15 - 24 age bracket is smaller (9.4%) than the Regional NSW average. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 years has increased from 4.4% to 6.0% of the population. In contrast, the cohort aged 5 to 14 years has contracted from 13.7% to 12.3%, and the cohort aged 55 to 64 years has fallen from 14.2% to 13.1%.
Long-term population forecasts for 2041 suggest notable shifts for the suburb of Lennox Head, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to grow the most at 24%, adding 256 people to total 1,340, while the 15 to 24 age group is projected to see no growth, adding no new residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lennox Head
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 18 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 — 202 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,687 at the 2021 Census → 7,854 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 (SAL12312). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.