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Lyneham has an estimated 6,032 residents, up from 5,703 at the 2021 Census — a change of 329 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 491 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,101 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 updates regarding the wider region and recently validated addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lyneham has an estimated population of 6,032 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 329 people (5.8%) since the 2021 Census, which documented 5,703 residents. The shift is calculated using a resident population estimate of 6,013 from AreaSearch, which analyzed the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and integrated 491 validated new addresses following the Census date. The suburb of Lyneham has a density ratio of 1,100 persons per square kilometer, which is consistent with the standard averages recorded by AreaSearch.
In the last ten years, the suburb of Lyneham has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 1.6%, exceeding the national benchmark. Growth in the suburb of Lyneham was mostly fueled by arrivals from overseas, which acted as almost the only source of population expansion recently. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 region projections developed by ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking these projections, and for the period after 2032, age group growth trends are drawn from ACT Government SA2 projections with a 2022 baseline. Regarding future demographic outlooks, projections show substantial growth placing this locality in the top national tier, with an anticipated gain of 2,355 individuals by 2041 using consolidated SA2 projections, representing an expansion of 38.7% over the 16 years.
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614 new dwellings have been approved in Lyneham over the past five years, an average of 122 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 20 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 152 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 56, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, compiled from local statistical data, show that the suburb of Lyneham averages approximately 122 residential approvals annually, totaling 614 home approvals across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 52 approvals in FY-26 so far. With an average of only 0.5 new residents arriving for each new dwelling built during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of housing meets or exceeds demand, giving purchasers more opportunities and supporting the prospect of demographic expansion ahead of current projections, with new dwellings showing a mean construction cost of $310,000.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $7.8 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the residential orientation of the locality. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Lyneham registers 57.0% more new dwelling approvals per capita, expanding opportunities for prospective buyers. This rate of development is significantly higher than the national standard, demonstrating strong developer focus. Incoming projects consist of 3.0% detached houses and 97.0% semi-detached properties or apartments. The preference for higher density options provides accessible points of entry and holds appeal for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing mix (which comprises 27.0% houses), pointing to a shrinking pool of buildable land and reflecting evolving lifestyle demands and a requirement for varied, affordable housing. Recording about 31 people per approved dwelling, the suburb of Lyneham exhibits attributes of a low-density environment. Projections suggest the suburb of Lyneham will add 2,336 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes indicate that supply is on track to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and allowing for growth that could surpass existing projections.
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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 Lyneham, worth an estimated $43 million. A further 92 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.4 billion. 32 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works are critical factors in the development of a region. AreaSearch has identified a total of 31 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include TANA Fox Place Lyneham, 102-108 Goodwin Street Apartments, Lyneham, Dickson Shops Upgrade, and Yowani Grounds Estate Development (Newlyne Precinct), with key details provided for the most significant undertakings.
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TANA Fox Place Lyneham
TANA is a boutique townhouse development in Lyneham comprising 11 four-bedroom residences. The project includes spacious floorplans with second living areas, three bathrooms, double garages, private alfresco areas, premium finishes, double-glazed windows and a minimum 7-star energy rating.
102-108 Goodwin Street Apartments, Lyneham
A four-storey residential building comprising 40 apartments (7 one-bedroom, 4 one-bedroom with study, 22 two-bedroom, 3 two-bedroom with study, and 4 three-bedroom units) on a 2,636 sqm RZ4-zoned site consolidated from four existing residential blocks. Designed by Heyward Lance Architecture for developer Domain Design Projects. The development includes two basement levels with 67 car parking spaces, a communal gym and lounge on the ground floor, and communal open space to the rear. Four existing dwellings will be demolished.Located within walking distance of the Dickson light rail interchange and Dickson shops. Development application lodged September 2024 with public comment closing October 2024.
Dickson Shops Upgrade
Revitalisation of the Dickson Shops precinct to create a safer and more accessible community hub. The upgrade includes replacing 4,400 square metres of paving using new and recycled bricks, installing 1.2 kilometres of new stormwater infrastructure, and adding 27 new seats and 50 bike racks. The design focuses on sustainability with drought-tolerant plantings and permeable surfaces while retaining the area's mid-century character and local sculptures.
Mona Tait Gardens & Bullecourt Retirement Village Expansion
Expansion of the Bullecourt Retirement Village within the Mona Tait Gardens seniors living precinct. Stage 1 comprising 20 independent living units has been completed. The revised Stage 2 development is now under construction and will deliver 83 additional retirement homes (72 apartments and 11 townhouses), a community hub, landscaped open space and associated infrastructure following a redesign that reduced building heights along Warrego Circuit after community consultation.
Yowani Grounds Estate Development (Newlyne Precinct)
The redevelopment of the Yowani Country Club into the Newlyne precinct, a significant mixed-use community in Canberra's inner north. The project includes multiple residential stages such as 'Yowani Grounds' (169 dwellings across towers and townhouses), 'Sense of Yowani' (retirement living), and the 'Mattone' and 'Moire' apartment complexes. It features a new $20 million golf clubhouse, extensive parklands, and wellness facilities, with a focus on high-density living connected to the light rail network.
Yowani Country Club Redevelopment - Office Building
A five-storey commercial office building featuring a ground floor restaurant, community facility, and multipurpose space. The project includes a rooftop outdoor terrace and a two-level basement providing 87 car spaces. Designed by FMB Architects, the building serves as a core commercial hub within the larger Newlyne masterplanned precinct.
Yowani Country Club - New Clubhouse
Major redevelopment of Yowani Country Club including a new two-storey contemporary clubhouse and a fully redesigned 18-hole golf course. The clubhouse relocates to the western side of Sullivan's Creek as part of the broader Newlyne precinct development with partner TP Dynamics. The new facilities including driving range and course are slated to open in March 2026, serving members, social golfers, and the wider Canberra community with improved hospitality, event hire, and sports bar facilities.
Turner Build-to-Rent
Canberra's first privately delivered build-to-rent development, situated on a 7,070sqm site on Northbourne Avenue adjacent to the light rail line. Cedar Pacific is delivering approximately 306 apartments across three buildings of 8-9 storeys arranged around a central landscaped courtyard. The project includes a 15% affordable rental component (40-plus dwellings managed by a community housing provider at less than 75% of market rent). Amenities include a rooftop pool, premium gym, cinema, co-working space, residents lounge, private dining room, outdoor BBQ and basement parking.The development is targeting a 5-star Green Star rating with timber construction and all-electric operation.
3,646 residents of Lyneham are employed, from a labour force of 3,816. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,234, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Lyneham has a highly educated workforce with a major concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and relatively steady job numbers over the last year, according to statistical data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there are 3,646 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.4% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while workforce participation matches the Territory rate of 70.8%. Census data indicates a low 12.2% of residents work from home, though this figure may be influenced by lockdowns related to Covid-19.
The primary employment fields for residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in education & training, with employment in this sector reaching 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, construction represents just 3.8% of the workforce compared to the Territory average of 6.8%. The mismatch between Census working population numbers and resident population figures suggests local job opportunities within the suburb of Lyneham are limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the labour force increased by 1.2% while employment declined by 0.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.3 percentage points during the year to March 2026. This trend contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory, where employment rose by 0.3%, the labour force grew by 1.1%, and unemployment rose 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Lyneham. 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 Lyneham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lyneham is $2,084 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,200 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,498 a year against an average of $83,440. 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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Data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 ranks the income levels in the suburb of Lyneham among the highest in the country. The suburb of Lyneham shows a median taxpayer income of $67,498 and an average of $83,440, compared to the broader Australian Capital Territory figures of $72,206 and $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, the current estimates translate to roughly $74,545 for the median and $92,151 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places individual weekly earnings at the 91st percentile nationally ($1,200).
The community profile shows that 37.3% of residents (2,249 individuals) fall within the weekly earnings range of $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider territory average of 34.3%. High affluence is visible as 30.3% earn more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins local premium retail and service businesses. High housing costs account for 15.5% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 72nd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the locality in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lyneham had 2,514 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 27% detached houses and 37% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The dwelling landscape in the suburb of Lyneham at the time of the latest Census consisted of 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% other types of housing, including townhouses and apartments, compared to the Australian Capital Territory split of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership in the suburb of Lyneham was below the territory rate at 23.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (26.8%) or rented (49.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb of Lyneham was $1,800, which is below the Australian Capital Territory median of $2,080, while the median weekly rent was $425, compared to the territory median of $450.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Lyneham are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are much higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lyneham counted 2,514 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,659 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 52.5% of all households in the suburb of Lyneham, consisting of 17.0% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent households. The remaining 47.5% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 37.8% and group households at 9.4%. The average household size of 2.1 persons is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.5% of adults in Lyneham hold a university qualification, including 31.7% with a bachelor degree and 22.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 9.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,712 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,139 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 achievements in the suburb of Lyneham are significantly higher than broader averages, with 60.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions local residents well for knowledge-intensive career paths. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (22.7%) and graduate diplomas (6.1%). Vocational training accounts for 16.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (9.1%). Participation in education is high in the suburb of Lyneham, with 29.5% of residents enrolled in study.
This group includes 13.4% in university or higher education, 5.7% in primary school, and 4.9% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lyneham reaches 45 stops on 115 routes, timetabled for about 9,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trams 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 45 transit stops in operation within the suburb of Lyneham, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops support 115 unique routes, which together provide 9,310 passenger journeys each week. Transport connectivity is high, with residents living an average of 164 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb of Lyneham, most residents travel outside the area for work, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 61%, followed by buses at 13% and cycling at 10%.
Average vehicle ownership is 0.9 per household, which is lower than the territory average. A low 12.2% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Transit routes achieve an average frequency of 1,330 services per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 206 services per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.0% of residents in Lyneham report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 measures point to below-average outcomes in the suburb of Lyneham, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, although the prevalence of typical health conditions in the broader community is standard, while being slightly elevated compared to national levels for older groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at approximately 60% of the population (3,628 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The primary medical conditions recorded in the suburb of Lyneham were mental health issues and asthma, which affect 11.4% and 7.9% of residents, respectively.
A total of 67.0% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.2% of the population (916 people). Senior health profiles show some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the overall community average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.7% of Lyneham residents were born overseas and 28.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.4%) and Australian (19.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Lyneham displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 34.7% of residents born overseas and 28.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 30.4% of the population. The most prominent statistical difference is in Buddhism, which accounts for 5.1% of the population compared to 3.0% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Lyneham are English at 23.4%, Australian at 19.7%, and Other at 13.6%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic backgrounds, with Welsh representing 0.8% of the suburb of Lyneham (compared to 0.6% in the region), Hungarian representing 0.4% (compared to 0.3%), and Serbian representing 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lyneham is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 37.6% 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 in the suburb of Lyneham is 34 years, which is close to the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and lower than the national median of 38 years. Compared to the territory, the suburb of Lyneham has a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (25.8%) but a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (7.5%). The 25 - 34 demographic is much larger than the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 14.5% to 16.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 24.0% to 25.8%.
In contrast, the 15 to 24 demographic fell from 13.7% to 11.8%, while the group aged 85 and over declined from 3.7% to 2.6%. Demographic projections show that the age profile in the suburb of Lyneham will change by 2041, with the 35 to 44 group expected to grow the most, rising by 41% (adding 414 residents) to reach 1,428 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lyneham
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago 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 Apr 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 — 491 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,703 at the 2021 Census → 6,032 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 (SAL80086). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.