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The median house price in Manly (NSW) is $5.01m, with units at $2.02m. House values have moved 1.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Manly (NSW) has an estimated 17,965 residents, up from 16,296 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,669 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 143 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. That puts 3,225 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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Drawing on ABS regional demographic updates alongside post-Census address verification by AreaSearch, the suburb of Manly (NSW) records an estimated population of approximately 17,965 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,669 people (10.2%) from the 16,296 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from an estimated resident base of 17,958 established through AreaSearch's evaluation of the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 143 post-Census validated new addresses. Demographic density stands at 3,225 persons per square kilometer, positioning the community within the highest quartile among nationally evaluated territories.
The local 10.2% gain post-2021 Census outpaced both the broader SA3 territory and the wider SA4 region (3.7%), establishing the suburb as a primary regional growth node. Inward overseas migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 80.0% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 zones, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 (using a 2021 base). Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets have been incorporated across all sectors from 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic realignments point to overall expansion tracking marginally beneath the national median, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a rise of 1,826 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 10.1%.
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126 new dwellings have been approved in Manly (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS residential building approvals mapped across local statistical boundaries show an annual average of approximately 25 dwelling consents in the area, totaling an estimated 126 approved residential properties across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 32 approved during FY-25 to date. With an addition of 8.6 new residents per year per finished dwelling across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply creation falls noticeably short of demand, intensifying purchaser competition and placing upward pressure on values. Concurrently, approved residential projects reflect an average construction valuation of $1,307,000, underscoring a strong orientation toward high-end, premium developments.
Non-residential activity remains robust, evidenced by $59.2 million in commercial building approvals registered this financial year. Per-capita residential construction in the locality lags Greater Sydney substantially, trailing the regional per-person benchmark by 50.0%. Although construction has gained pace in recent periods, suppressed supply typically bolsters valuations and buyer appetite for existing housing stock. Output also tracks below nationwide averages, illustrating the mature urban fabric and the presence of strict planning constraints. Medium-to-high density formats dominate recent approvals, with attached dwellings accounting for 76.0% and detached homes representing 24.0%. This leaning toward compact formats facilitates accessible market entry while catering to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. A ratio of roughly 672 people per approval underlines the highly settled, established environment. Projections indicate the resident base will expand by 1,819 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. If dwelling delivery maintains its current pace, construction shortfalls against population growth will persist, likely heightening market competition and supporting asset value appreciation.
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Development applications around Manly (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Manly (NSW), worth an estimated $596 million. A further 24 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.8 billion. 15 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning, and development undertakings play a defining role in shaping community trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 17 projects with potential local significance. Prominent schemes include Two Tides, Manly, Manly Hospital Health And Well-Being Precinct, Manly Cove West (Former Sea Life) Redevelopment, and White Water, with the foremost developments outlined in the subsequent summary.
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Northern Beaches Coast Walk
A 36km continuous coastal walking trail linking Manly to Palm Beach, integrating existing paths with new boardwalks, stairs, and viewing platforms. Recent milestones include the completion of the Robert Dunn Reserve segment and ongoing construction works on the McKillop Park boardwalk and the Whale Beach to Palm Beach connection to enhance pedestrian safety and environmental protection.
Manly Health and Wellbeing Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Manly Hospital site into the Manly Health and Wellbeing Precinct. The masterplan includes a residential aged care facility, approximately 120 seniors living apartments, affordable housing, a health and wellbeing centre, public open spaces, a childcare centre, and retail spaces. It is currently progressing through the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) process.
34-35 South Steyne (Whitewater)
Redevelopment of the former Whitewater Restaurant site into a four-storey boutique commercial and retail building. The project delivers three levels of premium beachfront commercial office suites above ground-floor retail and dining, featuring rooftop solar, EV charging, and end-of-trip facilities. Designed by SJB, the development revitalizes a prominent beachfront corner in Manly.
Manly Wharf Redevelopment
Comprehensive rejuvenation of the historic 1855 Manly Wharf by Artemus Group (Howard Smith Wharves). The project includes a $13.5M hospitality transformation of the former Aldi site into a Felons microbrewery and Barrel Room, plus a major upgrade to the retail arcade. A 2026 DA (DA2025/1845) proposes a fresh food and artisanal produce hall with 20 tenancies, upgraded lighting, a new skylight, and improved ferry passenger amenities while preserving heritage character.
Two Tides, Manly
Five-storey, $100 million luxury residential and retail development featuring 24 premium apartments (15 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom, and 3 penthouses) above a ground-floor retail space. Designed by SJB Architects, the building draws inspiration from Manly's coastal character. Construction commenced in June 2025 by ULTRA Building Co, with completion expected in Q2 2027. It includes a central landscaped 'Tidal Garden' and features like basement parking.
North Head Sanctuary Master Plan
Endorsed by the Members of the Trust on 14 February 2024, this long-term master plan guides the conservation and public activation of the 74-hectare North Head Sanctuary site at Manly. The plan, prepared by Cox Architecture with Hector Abrahams Architects, Yerrabingin, Turf Design, JMT Consulting, Blackash Bushfire Consulting, Arcadis and Brickfields, with First Nations cultural guidance from the Gujaga Foundation, focuses on the central 21.1 hectare former School of Artillery precinct. Key initiatives include adaptive re-use of heritage military buildings, a central shared pedestrian and cycle spine connecting the Barracks and North Fort precincts, a Defence of the Nation interpretive space delivered in collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, and regeneration of the endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub.Active 2025-2026 works include restoration of the historic sandstone walls (built between 1880 and 1935) with structural work now complete and final repointing scheduled to finish by end of April 2026, a new opening through the wall to improve pedestrian safety and access at North Fort, and reinstatement of headstones at the Third Quarantine Station Cemetery by the Office of Australian War Graves. Detailed staging and funding for further components is being progressed by the Harbour Trust.
Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements
Ongoing program to upgrade bus services across Sydney's Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore, run by Transport for NSW. The program combines fleet procurement with timetable and route changes. The Minns Government is investing $56 million in 50 new articulated buses, the first new bendy buses purchased in 14 years, alongside 10 new double-decker Volvo buses for the B-Line fleet due for delivery by mid-2026. These new vehicles supplement 81 of 83 previously withdrawn articulated buses that have now returned to service after chassis repairs.Service changes introduced from January 2025 added new all-night services on Route 144 (Manly to Chatswood) and extended all-night services on Route 199 to Palm Beach, plus reliability and connection improvements to Sydney Metro. A further round of timetable changes across routes including 141, 142, 193, 194, 195, 197, 260, 270, 271, 273, 274, 277, 280, 283, 562, 577, 592 and 599 took effect from 21 June 2026.
Freshwater Beach Masterplan
A multi-stage revitalization of the Freshwater Beach coastal precinct. Following the 2026 completion of major playground upgrades and a timber lookout deck, current works focus on Stage 4a: the construction of a new standalone public amenities building. This facility includes family change rooms, accessible toilets, and outdoor showers to improve inclusivity and visitor experience at the southern end of the beach.
11,503 residents of Manly (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 11,900. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 74.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,703, 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 local talent pool is exceptionally well credentialed, characterized by prominent representation across the technology sector, a low unemployment rate of 3.3%, and annual workforce expansion estimated at 0.9% via AreaSearch statistical data. There are 11,503 residents in active employment as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 0.8% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Labor force engagement is particularly elevated at 74.9%, substantially exceeding the 68.9% regional benchmark. Census data indicated that 64.7% of working locals operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be acknowledged.
Resident employment centers heavily within professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical roles demonstrate the strongest local concentration, registering a prevalence 2.1 times the broader metropolitan average. By comparison, health care & social assistance captures 10.0% of the workforce, trailing the regional level of 14.1%. Comparing resident jobholder totals from the Census against local employment positions reveals that a significant proportion of workers commute outside the area for employment. Synthesized SALM and ABS figures over the past 12-month period show employment expanding by 0.9% against a 1.5% increase in the labor pool, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point uptick in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded matching 1.9% gains in both total jobs and workforce numbers, alongside a minor jobless contraction. Broader sector trajectory insights can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia nationwide forecasts dated Mar-26, which have been aligned with local industry profiles across five- and ten-year horizons. Across the nation, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variation across sectors. Weighting these projections against the area's specific occupational makeup suggests local job growth could reach 7.6% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, noting this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population adjustments.
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Median household income in Manly (NSW) is $3,164 a week (about $165,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,595 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $79,404 a year against an average of $149,357. The average runs 88% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $79,404 and an average of $149,357, placing the community within the highest nationwide percentile and far surpassing Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index rise since financial year 2023 brings estimated current benchmarks to around $87,598 (median) and $164,771 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, family, and individual incomes between the 98th and 98th percentiles across Australia. The predominant earning bracket comprises 40.6% of taxpayers receiving $4000+ weekly (7,293 residents), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 30.9%.
Furthermore, 52.6% generate in excess of $3,000 weekly, highlighting significant local affluence that underpins strong commercial activity. Despite shelter obligations absorbing 16.8% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 97th percentile, and the area attains a SEIFA income placement in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manly (NSW) had 6,973 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 11% detached houses and 77% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $725 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix is dominated by semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats at 88.7%, with detached houses comprising 11.3%, standing in sharp contrast to the 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings observed across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership matches the broader metropolitan level at 28.6%, while 18.6% of properties are mortgaged and 52.8% are occupied by renters. Typical housing payments are elevated, with median monthly mortgage commitments reaching $3,467 and median weekly rent at $725, outstripping Greater Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, mortgage obligations sit substantially above the Australian norm of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also far exceeding the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manly (NSW) counted 6,973 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,687 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 61.0%, comprising couples without children at 32.8%, couples with children at 21.9%, and single parent families at 5.6%. The remaining 39.0% consists of non-family living arrangements, where single-person households account for 31.5% and group households represent 7.6%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.2 people, which is lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.9% of adults in Manly (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 40.8% with a bachelor degree and 16.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,219 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 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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Tertiary attainment levels stand well above broader state and national standards, with 60.9% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing university credentials, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% Australia-wide. This high concentration of higher education positions the locality exceptionally well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 40.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Technical and vocational training encompasses 19.4% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (9.5%). Formal study engages 23.9% of the local population. Within this cohort, 6.9% attend primary schooling, 6.3% are enrolled in tertiary programs, and 5.0% participate in secondary education.
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Public transport in Manly (NSW) reaches 107 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 10,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 transport connectivity in the locality comprises 107 active transit stops spanning bus and ferry services, accommodating 65 distinct routes that deliver 10,938 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is exceptional, with inhabitants typically situated 126 meters from their closest boarding point. With the suburb functioning largely as a residential hub, outward travel is common; private vehicles serve as the main commuting method at 60%, followed by walking at 14% and bus transit at 9%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, below regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 64.7% of workers reported working from home, a metric potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service averages 1,562 trips per day, translating to roughly 102 weekly departures per stop. The associated mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
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77.5% of residents in Manly (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 85.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across the community are exceptional based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness, reflecting minimal incidence of standard health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 86% of the population (15,387 people), significantly higher than the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney and the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 6.0 and 5.9% of the population, respectively, while 77.5% of inhabitants report being entirely free of medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 16.3% of the community (2,928 people), with this older demographic demonstrating robust health outcomes that align closely with nationwide population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.5% of Manly (NSW) residents were born overseas and 16.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (17.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the locality exceeds typical market levels, with 42.5% of residents born abroad and 16.6% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 42.6% of residents. The most pronounced local religious variation occurs within Judaism, which encompasses 0.5% of the local population against 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most widespread ancestral backgrounds are English at 30.4% (markedly higher than the 19.0% regional standard), Australian at 17.8%, and Irish at 10.8%. Additional cultural distinctiveness is visible among other heritages, with French representation at 1.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.1% (versus 0.6%), and Russian at 0.6% (against 0.4%).
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The median resident of Manly (NSW) is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.5% 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 local age distribution is younger relative to Greater Sydney at the upper boundary. Individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 40.7% of the populace as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 21.8%, below the regional proportion of 30.4%. The median age is calculated at 37 as at August 2026, dropping from 38 recorded in the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The 45 - 64 age bracket has contracted from 24.0% at the Census to an estimated 21.5%.
Through to 2041, the retiree and elderly age bracket (65+) is projected to see the largest expansion, climbing by 1,436 residents (49%) to reach 4,364, whereas young to middle-aged adults alongside younger cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manly (NSW)
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 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 — 143 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,296 at the 2021 Census → 17,965 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 (SAL12485). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.