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The median house price in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) is $1.04m, with units at $827k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) has an estimated 9,966 residents, up from 9,760 at the 2021 Census — a change of 206 people, or 2.1%. 101 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,194 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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Following assessment of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and new address details verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) is calculated to have approximately 9,966 residents in May 2026. This represents a gain of 206 individuals (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 9,760 residents. This shift is deduced from a resident base of 9,946, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside 101 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Such a population size represents 3,194 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) in the top quartile of Australian settings analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 2.1% postwar Census expansion trails the Rest of NSW (4.9%) by 2.8 percentage points, showing solid local growth characteristics. Demographic expansion in the locality was almost entirely fueled by international migration, which acted as the solitary source of population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline. For locations where this data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth patterns by age brackets from these models are applied across all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the median for regional Australia, adding 1,158 residents by 2041 based on combined SA2 data, which translates to a total growth of 11.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
123 new dwellings have been approved in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval records mapped from statistical areas, Mayfield has averaged roughly 24 new residential approvals annually, amounting to approximately 123 homes over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26, 12 approvals have been documented. With an average addition of 1.4 new residents per built home per year over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear balanced, ensuring stable conditions, though this metric compressed to 4.3 people per home over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising demand and possible undersupply.
Approved new builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $400,000—just above the regional norm—pointing to a focus on quality builds. Furthermore, $73.7 million in commercial building approvals have been authorized in this financial year, showing strong commercial development progress. Compared to the Rest of NSW, building volumes in Mayfield are substantially quieter (54.0% below the regional average per capita). This restricted volume of new supply generally underpins demand and pricing for existing housing. Activity levels are similarly below the national benchmark, highlighting the established character of the area and suggesting possible planning constraints. Of the new construction activity, 40.0% consists of detached houses and 60.0% comprises medium and high-density developments. This preference for medium-density living provides cheaper entry points and draws downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This reflects a major shift from the current housing split (which stands at 75.0% houses), indicating a decline in vacant developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and housing costs. With roughly 1104 residents for every approved dwelling, Mayfield represents a highly established market. Projecting forward, Mayfield is expected to add 1,138 inhabitants by 2041 (measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new homes may fall short of demographic growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW)
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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 Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW), worth an estimated $2.06 billion. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.78 billion. 6 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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, major works, and urban planning changes have a significant influence on regional performance. In total, 9 developments have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect this area. Notable projects include the Newcastle Port Logistics Hub, the Mayfield Concept Plan, the Subdivision at 110 Elizabeth Street, Tighes Hill, and the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, with the key details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
Newcastle Port Logistics Hub
A major distribution hub on a 14.3-hectare site at 71 Industrial Drive, Mayfield. The project provides purpose-built facilities for logistics, manufacturing, and agribusiness with tailored Design and Construct options up to 50,000sqm. As of early 2026, the site is active with leasing opportunities for warehouse and hardstand space, while supporting the broader Port of Newcastle diversification into renewable energy equipment storage.
Subdivision at 110 Elizabeth Street, Tighes Hill
Proposed Lot 2 in a Subdivision of Lot 1 DP327092.
Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
A Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence being established at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle to deliver microskills, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships aligned to clean energy and sustainable manufacturing. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments with over $61 million through the National Skills Agreement, the Centre includes facility upgrades and a mobile training unit to extend delivery into regional and remote northern NSW. It supports workforce transition into the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone and local rail manufacturing programs including the Tangara fleet.Term 1 2026 microcredential and microskill enrolments are now open, and a fully subsidised Diploma of Renewable, Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing Management begins its first intake on 21 July 2026.
Eve Apartments, Mayfield
Five-storey social and affordable housing complex delivering 36 homes (8 one-bedroom and 26 two-bedroom) with two ground-floor commercial tenancies. Features include curved facade, high ceilings, large glazing for cross-ventilation, rooftop solar to offset common power usage, on-site water capture for irrigation, and a 7-star NatHERS energy rating. Delivered under the NSW Social and Affordable Housing Fund via a joint venture with Tetris Capital; built by MARS Building and designed by EJE Architecture.
Waratah Park Masterplan
City of Newcastle's 10-year masterplan for Waratah Park to improve sporting and recreation facilities. The endorsed plan includes upgraded rugby, cricket and oztag fields, LED sports lighting, irrigation and drainage improvements, new amenities, accessible parking, shared pathways, fitness stations, a multi-sport court and playground improvements. Implementation is staged over approximately 10 years, with Stage 1 works progressing as funding is allocated through Council budgets.
CREST Georgetown (by GWH)
Residential apartment development located in Georgetown, adjacent to Broadmeadow, by local developer GWH. Part of GWH's portfolio of new homes in the Newcastle region, with units currently for sale.
5,368 residents of Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 5,770. Unemployment sits at 7.0%, with participation at 68.8%. 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 8,740, about 88% 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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Mayfield has a highly qualified workforce, with substantial representation in essential service industries, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%, derived from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 5,368 working residents, representing an unemployment rate 2.9% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while labor force participation is exceptionally high at 68.8% compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that 29.2% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.
The area exhibits a clear occupational specialization in health care & social assistance, where the employment concentration is 1.2 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing just 0.3% of the Mayfield workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. The highly residential character of the area means local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against resident workers. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, this 12-month period saw a contraction in the labor force of 0.4% alongside a 2.8% drop in employment, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Mayfield. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-level trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among Mayfield residents could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) is $1,566 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $805 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,055 a year against an average of $62,219. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Mayfield has income levels below the national average. The median income among taxpayers in the suburb of Mayfield is $53,055, and the average income is $62,219, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, estimated figures would be roughly $58,530 (median) and $68,640 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Mayfield all ranked moderately, falling between the 39th and 50th percentiles.
The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 33.2% of residents (3,308 people), comparable to the regional rate of 29.9%. Housing affordability is under considerable pressure, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 36th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) had 4,066 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 7% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,845 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property structure in Mayfield at the time of the last Census consisted of 74.6% free-standing houses and 25.5% alternative dwelling types (townhouses, apartments, and 'other' units), compared to Regional NSW where free-standing houses made up 82.6% and alternative dwellings 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Mayfield lagged behind the Regional NSW benchmark, standing at 23.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (34.5%) or renting (41.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Regional NSW average at $1,845, while the median weekly rent stood at $375, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Mayfield are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents match the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) counted 4,066 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 58.0% of the local dwelling mix, consisting of 20.7% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 11.5% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.0%, with single-person households representing 34.1% and group houses making up 8.0% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.6% of adults in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) hold a university qualification, including 20.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,131 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 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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The educational profile of the population is distinct within the region, with university qualification levels (comprising 29.6% of residents aged 15+) tracking ahead of the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the broader SA4 region average of 26.1%, highlighting a strong local focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (24.8%).
Engagement in learning is highly prevalent, with 27.4% of residents currently undertaking formal study. This student cohort includes 7.8% enrolled in university or tertiary courses, 7.5% in primary schools, and 5.0% in high schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) reaches 91 stops on 62 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 data shows 91 active transport stops operating in Mayfield, comprising bus services. These locations are connected by 62 separate routes, which combine to deliver 1,522 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 123 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting the residential nature of the area, the majority of workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel method at 89%. Car ownership averages 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average. A significant 29.2% of residents work from home (recorded at the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 rules).
Service frequency averages 217 daily journeys across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 16 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.1% of residents in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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Public health records indicate notable issues for Mayfield, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality figures and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which significantly affect both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 52% of the population (~5,138 people). The most prevalent health issues recorded among local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 14.5 and 9.1% of the population, respectively, while 60.1% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Notable health issues are evident within the working-age cohort, which displays elevated rates of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.6% of the local population (1,455 people), which is below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health outcomes among older residents present some challenges, with national percentiles tracking broadly inline with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 85.6% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (27.0%). 3.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mayfield displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 85.6% of the population born in Australia, 89.8% holding citizenship, and 91.3% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.5% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestry groups in Mayfield are English (29.5%), Australian (27.0%), and Irish (10.0%). There are also specific differences in the proportion of other backgrounds: Welsh ancestry is overrepresented at 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Macedonian stands at 0.4% (compared to 0.4%), and Samoan represents 0.3% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years in Mayfield is substantially below the Regional NSW average of 43 and younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 22.1% locally compared to the Regional NSW average, while residents aged 65 - 74 are underrepresented at 8.7%. The concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 20.2% to 22.1% of the population, and the 35 to 44 bracket rose from 14.7% to 16.3%.
In contrast, residents aged 85+ decreased from 2.6% to 1.3%, and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 11.4% to 10.2%. Demographic projections indicate the age profile of Mayfield will change noticeably by 2041. The 25 to 34 bracket is expected to see the largest growth at 24%, adding 519 residents to total 2,722, while the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 101 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,760 at the 2021 Census → 9,966 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 (SAL12540). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.