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The median house price in Mangerton is $1.26m, with units at $634k. House values have moved 1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Mangerton has an estimated 3,050 residents, up from 2,862 at the 2021 Census — a change of 188 people, or 6.6%. Overseas migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 2,851 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside recently validated local addresses, the suburb of Mangerton is estimated to have a population of approximately 3,050 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2,862 people documented in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 188 residents, or 6.6%. This estimate stems from an assessed resident count of 3,048 determined via ABS ERP data from June 2025 in combination with 17 post-Census validated addresses. Density stands at 2,850 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of assessed areas across Australia.
Outperforming the SA3 area figure of 4.8% as well as the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Mangerton's 6.6% increase establishes it as a regional frontrunner in demographic expansion, with overseas migration accounting for roughly 85.0% of recent population additions. Population projections for the suburb of Mangerton incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government releases utilizing a 2021 base year, with cohort growth trends extended across 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, the suburb of Mangerton is projected to experience top-quartile population growth among regional Australian communities, expanding by 980 persons by 2041 to achieve an overall 16-year increase of 32.1%.
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Residential building approvals in Mangerton remain quiet, averaging 3 new dwellings each year and tallying 18 across the preceding five years. Such subdued development volumes are consistent with the locality's rural character, where construction typically responds to tailored local requirements rather than broad development trends, though the limited sample size means individual developments can markedly alter annual figures. Building approvals in Mangerton trail both Rest of NSW figures and national benchmarks. Medium and high-density dwellings make up 86.0% of recent approvals, while freestanding houses account for 14.0%, providing accessible alternatives for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors.
This signals a pronounced pivot from the established stock profile of 72.0% houses, reflecting constrained land availability, shifting buyer requirements, and affordability pressures. A ratio of roughly 254 people per dwelling approval characterizes an evolving market. With Mangerton projected to add 978 residents by 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, ongoing construction rates may fall short of demographic growth, which could increase competition among purchasers and place upward pressure on values.
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 55 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mangerton, worth an estimated $48.2 billion. 14 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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 growth and property market performance are heavily shaped by civil works, major projects, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has identified 2 influential local undertakings, with relevant developments including the Wollongong Private Hospital Expansion, Avani Wollongong Hotel and Aspen Mixed-Use Development, Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy, and Adria Village Figtree.
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Adria Village Figtree
Adria Village Figtree is an integrated seniors living and aged care community developed by Adria Care Limited at 7-13 Bellevue Road and 38-40 Princes Highway in Figtree. Granted development consent via the NSW Land and Environment Court (DA-2022/136) in May 2025, the development delivers a modern 104-bed residential aged care facility alongside independent living units, a wellness centre, café, and community hall. The masterplan integrates with the adjoining Mary Queen of Croats Church precinct with tailored overland stormwater infrastructure.
Wollongong to Coniston Rail Infrastructure Upgrade
Part of the Rail Service Improvement Program, this project involves upgrading the rail corridor between Wollongong and Coniston. Works include replacing electrical cables and overhead wiring at the Coniston substation, installing new signalling equipment, and completing civil and structural activities to support the new Mariyung fleet. These upgrades facilitate more frequent services on the South Coast Line, targeting 15-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak intervals between Wollongong and Sydney CBD.
Avani Wollongong Hotel and Aspen Mixed-Use Development
Approved 18-storey mixed-use development at 22-30 Kenny Street, anchored by the planned Avani Wollongong Hotel and residential apartments above. The approved scheme includes 107 hotel suites, 105 apartments, ground-floor food, drink and commercial uses, basement parking, communal open space, a gym and pool. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2027. A later proposal to increase hotel rooms and add six levels was lodged, with the NSW Planning Portal showing the SSD alterations application as withdrawn.
The Avenue Debris Control Structure
Construction of a reinforced concrete debris control structure with steel bollards and an access ramp in Byarong Creek, immediately upstream of The Avenue. This infrastructure is a key recommendation of the Allans Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, designed to intercept natural and urban debris before it enters culverts. By preventing blockages during severe weather events, the project significantly reduces flood risks for adjacent properties and infrastructure near Figtree Bowling Club.
Wollongong Private Hospital Expansion
A 12-storey western wing expansion of Wollongong Private Hospital, comprising a new 24-hour emergency department, radiation oncology (Basement Level 6), expanded operating theatres, ICU support, additional inpatient beds, a medi-hotel for recovering patients, and a new vehicular access from Urunga Parade. The proposal also includes an Indigenous birthing centre and walk-in health centre operated by the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) within retained heritage buildings at 366 and 368 Crown Street. Five existing Urunga Parade dwellings will be demolished.The project is a State Significant Development (SSD-84096206) currently on public exhibition through the NSW Planning Portal.
300 Crown
300 Crown is an approved and now under construction 8 storey shop top housing project in Wollongong CBD. The development comprises 47 one, two and three bedroom apartments, ground floor commercial tenancies, basement parking, communal resident areas and a rooftop terrace with ocean views. The project includes demolition, tree removal, landscaping, Torrens title subdivision into two lots and land dedication for footpath widening.
Keira Place (Smith Street Development)
A significant mixed-use precinct known as Keira Place, featuring four buildings ranging from 8 to 10 storeys. The development delivers 150 high-quality apartments, including a dedicated 15% to 17% component of in-fill affordable housing and specialized NDIS units. The site includes ground-floor retail and commercial tenancies, three levels of basement parking, and extensive communal open spaces with rooftop facilities, located on the historic former Wollongong gasworks site.
HYDE Wollongong
HYDE Wollongong is a mixed-use apartment development in the Wollongong CBD. The project comprises 107 apartments with ground floor commercial space across a main tower fronting Kenny Street and a lower tower fronting Keira Street, with resident amenities including common space and a rooftop outdoor pool. Apartments are being marketed as one, two and three-bedroom residences and sub-penthouses near MacCabe Park, Wollongong Central and the railway station.
1,624 residents of Mangerton are employed, from a labour force of 1,730. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 68.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,484, 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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Mangerton features an educated talent pool and substantial essential services employment, with an unemployment rate of 6.1% and a 1.2% rise in employment over the preceding year based on AreaSearch's statistical aggregation. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,624, with the local jobless rate tracking 2.0% above the 4.1% seen in Regional NSW, while labour force participation stood high at 68.5% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census figures indicated that 38.2% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical fields represent the primary industries of employment for local residents.
The workforce is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, holding a 1.2 times concentration compared to the regional baseline, whereas agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of workers against 5.3% regionally. The disparity between local jobs and the resident working population underscores limited local commercial opportunities in this predominantly residential community. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.2% while the labour pool grew by 1.6%, lifting the jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. According to national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26, which forecast overall employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, applying sectoral weighting to Mangerton's industry distribution indicates potential local job growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.5% across ten years, noting this extrapolation does not incorporate local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mangerton is $2,147 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $941 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,374 a year against an average of $77,042. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 place Mangerton's median taxable earnings at $56,374 and the average at $77,042, outpacing Regional NSW metrics of $52,390 and $65,215 as well as nationwide averages. Following a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled levels reach roughly $62,192 for the median and $84,993 for the average by March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census data positions local incomes near the 73rd percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings band represents 27.9% of residents (850 people), aligning with the wider region's 29.9%, while 35.9% earn more than $3,000/week.
Housing costs consume 13.5% of income, with disposable earnings ranking in the 78th percentile and the SEIFA income measure sitting in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mangerton had 1,043 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 16% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $353 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,210 a month. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that residential housing in Mangerton consists of 71.6% standalone houses and 28.4% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership sits at 35.1%, trailing Regional NSW, while 38.3% of properties carry a mortgage and 26.5% are rented. Typical mortgage repayments of $2,210 per month exceed Regional NSW's $1,733 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Conversely, median weekly rents of $353 are higher than Regional NSW's $330 but below the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mangerton counted 1,043 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,112 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 69.6% of households in the area, divided into couples with children (36.5%), couples without children (23.4%), and single parent arrangements (8.9%). Non-family setups constitute the remaining 30.4%, with single-person residences representing 25.7% and group homes accounting for 4.4%. The median household size stands at 2.6 people, compared to 2.4 across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.3% of adults in Mangerton hold a university qualification, including 26.1% with a bachelor degree and 11.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 18.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 350 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,066 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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Higher education qualifications are held by 41.3% of Mangerton residents aged 15+, substantially higher than the 21.3% recorded across Rest of NSW and 25.2% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees account for 26.1% of residents, while postgraduate awards stand at 11.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. In addition, technical and trade credentials are held by 29.9% of those aged 15+, consisting of 11.5% with advanced diplomas and 18.4% holding certificates. Formal education participation is strong, with 32.7% of residents attending an educational institution, including 9.7% in primary school, 8.9% in secondary education, and 7.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mangerton reaches 24 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Mangerton features 24 operating stops covering bus services across 32 individual routes, which deliver 1,143 passenger trips each week. Proximity is high, with residents typically living 138 meters from a stop. Due to its residential profile, most travel is outward-bound, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of commuting and ownership averaging 1.5 vehicles per household, while 38.2% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic conditions. Across all operating routes, services run at an average rate of 163 trips per day, translating to roughly 47 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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70.7% of residents in Mangerton report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Mangerton displays favourable health indicators across both younger and older cohorts with below-average incidence of common chronic conditions, while private health insurance adoption is elevated at approximately 57% of residents (~1,749 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments, recorded among 7.9% and 9.2% of residents respectively, while 70.7% reported no chronic medical issues compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health status among working-age individuals aligns with standard trends. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 13.5% of the population (411 people), below the 23.3% observed in Regional NSW, and demonstrate health outcomes that surpass national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mangerton is largely Australian-born, at 80.2% of residents, with 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.6%) and Australian (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Mangerton tracks above regional norms, with 19.8% of residents born abroad and 15.7% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 55.1% of the population, closely mirroring the 55.9% benchmark across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, English heritage leads at 25.6%, followed by Australian background at 24.1% (beneath the regional level of 30.0%) and Irish heritage at 9.1%. Specific community representations also stand out against regional shares, with Macedonian ancestry at 2.8% (versus 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 1.4% (versus 0.2%), and Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mangerton is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.2% 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 age distribution in Mangerton leans younger than Regional NSW, with adults aged 25 - 44 representing 30.3% of the local population compared to 23.5% regionally, while residents aged 65+ make up 13.5% against 23.3% regionally. The median age is an estimated 38 as of August 2026, down from 39 at the 2021 Census and 5 years below the regional median of 43 at that Census. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 cohort expanded from 26.3% to an estimated 30.3%, and is forecast to see the largest growth through to 2041, increasing by 485 people (52%) to reach 1,409.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mangerton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,862 at the 2021 Census → 3,050 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 (SAL12478). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.