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Mayfield (Tas.) has an estimated 1,584 residents, up from 1,525 at the 2021 Census — a change of 59 people, or 3.9%. That puts 2,364 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 ABS broader-area updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Mayfield (Tas.) has an estimated population of approximately 1,584 as of Aug 2026. This marks an addition of 59 people (3.9%) compared to the 1,525 people counted in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds on an estimated resident population of 1,581 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, supplemented by 9 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With a density ratio of 2,364 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits within the top quartile among all nationally evaluated areas by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 3.9% increase recorded in the suburb of Mayfield (Tas.) outpaced the broader SA3 area (2.8%), establishing it as an outperformer regionally. This demographic expansion was predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which made up around 87.0% of the overall increase across recent cycles. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections that use 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, and when projecting age-specific shifts beyond 2032, Tasmania State Government Regional/LGA projections (published in 2022 using a 2021 baseline) are integrated via a weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth aggregation technique. Over the forecast horizon, these trends suggest that the overall population in the suburb of Mayfield (Tas.) will contract by 20 persons by 2041. Conversely, certain demographic segments will expand, most prominently the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to rise by 27 people. See the age section for more details.
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Building activity across Mayfield is exceptionally quiet, averaging 1 approvals each year and totaling 9 approvals over five years. Modest building volumes of this kind frequently occur in rural settings with restrained residential requirements and development circumscribed by local demand and infrastructure limits. Because of the limited transaction volume, individual building applications can have an outsized effect on year-to-year trendlines and relative metrics. In comparison to Rest of Tas., building activity across Mayfield is considerably suppressed, and it likewise trails overall Australian standards. Furthermore, recent development applications have consisted exclusively of standalone houses, emphasizing single-family residences suited to spacious rural living.
An indicator of a mature property sector, the area registers approximately 394 people per approval. With demographic forecasts pointing toward stable or shrinking numbers, Mayfield is likely to see diminished housing demand, creating advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
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Development applications around Mayfield (Tas.)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Mayfield (Tas.). A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.59 billion. 11 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and environmental & disaster management. 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 economic and social outcomes are strongly driven by major project investments and regional planning developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 major initiative expected to influence the surrounding community. Important developments in the district include Alanvale Gardens, Newnham Subdivision (Fairlands Property), Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub (The Hub), and Newnham Lanes Specialist Disability Accommodation, with significant local works outlined below.
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Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub (The Hub)
The Hub is Tasmania's largest multi-purpose community sporting and recreation facility, located at Mowbray in Launceston. Stage 2, delivered by Vos Construction and Joinery, officially opened on 28 March 2026 following 18 months of construction. The facility spans over 10,000 square metres of indoor space and features 7 courts (4 netball, 3 multi-use), a rock climbing wall, gymnastics area, gym, dojo, boxing and weightlifting facilities, cafe, commercial kitchen, grandstand seating, youth engagement spaces, and EV charging.PCYC North operates the venue as manager. Stage 3, a $18.9 million Tasmanian Government-funded expansion adding 4 additional multipurpose courts (bringing the total to 11) and approximately 4,600 square metres of new floor area, has a development application open for public comment as of April 2026, with construction expected to commence in late 2026.
Newnham Lanes Specialist Disability Accommodation
The former Mowbray Bowls Club site has been redeveloped into Newnham Lanes, a specialist disability accommodation project featuring eight state-of-the-art units, six of which are built to NDIS Robust SDA standards. It caters to individuals with varying needs, offering independent living options and support services in renovated existing buildings.
Newnham Development Strategy
University of Tasmania's long-term Newnham Development Strategy is a masterplanned renewal of the Newnham campus into a mixed education, research and community precinct. The strategy keeps key university and research functions at Newnham, including the Australian Maritime College, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood and Australian Forest and Wood Innovations, while guiding future housing, community, health, recreation, open space and local village uses over a staged multi-decade program.
Fairlands Estate Residential Subdivision
Proposed masterplanned residential community on the Fairlands Estate comprising approximately 250 residential lots across a large landholding overlooking the Tamar River. The site is being marketed as a major development opportunity with concept plans including parklands, lakes and walking connections. As of June 2026 no formal development application has been publicly lodged or approved.
UTAS Stadium Redevelopment
The $130 million redevelopment of UTAS Stadium (York Park) is transforming the venue into a world-class Tier 2 sporting precinct. Main works include the new mass-timber Centre West Stand featuring premium seating and corporate facilities, a redeveloped Eastern Stand with 3,629 seats, and Western Stand infill seating. The project increases capacity to 17,500 and prepares the venue for the Tasmania Devils AFL/AFLW entry in 2028. Construction is being delivered in phases to maintain stadium operations for AFL and BBL matches.
Second Kanamaluka/River Tamar Crossing
A proposed multi-modal bridge crossing of the Kanamaluka/River Tamar between the East and West Tamar Highways in Launceston, designed to improve travel time reliability, reduce congestion through Riverside, Trevallyn and the Launceston CBD, enhance safety, and provide active transport pathways. The bridge would carry a minimum of four traffic lanes plus separated walking and cycling infrastructure, with a navigation channel for river traffic. A business case was submitted to Infrastructure Australia in February 2024. Community consultation on five alignment options closed in April 2025; a consultation report is pending and no preferred option has yet been selected.The Tasmanian Government has committed $80 million and the Australian Government a further $20 million toward planning and design. Estimated construction cost ranges from $680 million to $1.1 billion depending on the option chosen.
Flood Levee Protected Areas Specific Area Plan
Draft Amendment PSA-LLP0029 to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Launceston Local Provisions Schedule. The amendment removes the legacy LAU-S10.0 Invermay/Inveresk Flood Inundation Specific Area Plan and inserts a new LAU-S17 Flood Levee Protected Areas Specific Area Plan, while modifying the C12.0 Flood-Prone Areas Hazard Code overlay. The new plan establishes a current, best-practice, risk-based framework for land use and development across five mapped areas covering Invermay, Inveresk, Newstead and parts of central Launceston. Land is sorted into High, Medium, and Low Flood Risk Precincts based on a flood risk assessment by Molino Stewart that modelled current, 2050 and 2090 climate scenarios.The plan aims to minimise risk to life and property for approximately 3,000 properties protected by the 12km Launceston levee system. Key controls include restricting residential subdivision in high risk areas (effectively banning new subdivisions in much of Invermay), prohibiting new aged care, retirement villages, custodial and respite care facilities in all flood risk precincts, and requiring new builds in high risk zones to be certified by an expert as capable of withstanding flood waters and debris assuming no levee protection. Council approved the draft amendment on 12 December 2024 and it is now under formal assessment by the Tasmanian Planning Commission, with delegates Roger Howlett and Robin Nolan appointed on 5 March 2026 and Louise Blyth as Planning Adviser.
Alanvale Gardens
A completed subdivision of 86 residential properties in Newnham featuring a mix of 2-3 bedroom homes and townhouses designed for all age groups. The development offers modern, energy-efficient homes with low maintenance gardens, quality finishes including wall and ceiling insulation, reverse cycle heat pumps, and double glazing. Properties include open plan kitchens with quality appliances, secure garaging with automatic doors, and landscaped gardens with paved patio areas. Located in an NBN-compliant area with close proximity to the University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College, and Launceston city center.
598 residents of Mayfield (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 664. Unemployment sits at 9.9%, with participation at 52.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,261, about 80% 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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AreaSearch statistical area aggregations indicate that Mayfield maintains an evenly distributed blue- and white-collar workforce, with notable representation across retail and lifestyle occupations, alongside a 9.9% unemployment rate. As of March 2026, employed residents total 598, whereas the local jobless rate exceeds Regional Tas.'s 3.9% by 6.0%, highlighting capacity for progress, and labour participation trails noticeably at 52.8% versus 58.7% in Regional Tas.. Census records indicate that merely 1.6% of workers worked from home, though Covid-19 restrictions provide relevant context for this metric. The local labour force is primarily engaged in retail trade, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food.
In particular, retail trade demonstrates strong local specialization, capturing a workforce share 1.6 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, just 0.8% of workers are employed in agriculture, forestry & fishing, lagging behind the 8.4% recorded across Regional Tas.. Given the comparison between Census working figures and the resident population, this predominantly residential community offers comparatively few on-site job opportunities. An examination of aggregated broader statistical area metrics from SALM and the ABS indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 2.4% while total employment dropped by 2.6%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Tas. experienced a 1.8% expansion in employment and a 1.7% increase in its labour pool, accompanied by a slight easing in joblessness. Further direction regarding local workforce demand can be drawn from the Mar-26 national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia. Projecting these industry-level figures across five-year and ten-year horizons against Mayfield's local industry composition shows varied sectoral trends alongside a broader national employment growth forecast of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting Mayfield's workforce profile against these industry estimates points to potential local job expansion of 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this illustrative model relies solely on weighted industry projections without factoring in localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mayfield (Tas.) is $886 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $494 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $36,104 a year against an average of $39,923. 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-level data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that resident earnings in the suburb of Mayfield trail national benchmarks, featuring a median income of $36,104 alongside an average income of $39,923. In contrast, Regional Tas. recorded a median income of $49,689 and an average income of $59,358. Adjusting for a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 generates updated estimates of roughly $40,057 (median) and $44,295 (average) as of March 2026. Across Census 2021 metrics, personal, family, and household earnings throughout Mayfield ranked between the 1st and 3rd percentiles across the country.
A breakdown of earnings shows that 33.6% of residents (532 people) fall into the $800 - 1,499 tier, differing from the regional pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads with 28.5%. Low-income earners are heavily represented, with 45.5% receiving under $800 weekly, highlighting acute cost-of-living constraints. Housing affordability strains are pronounced, as residents retain only 79.7% of income, placing the locality in the 3rd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mayfield (Tas.) had 610 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $238 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 26.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing types in Mayfield consisted of 86.3% houses and 13.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), while Regional Tas. recorded 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Mayfield reached 20.4%, trailing the Regional Tas. benchmark, with the remaining residences being rented (54.2%) or mortgaged (25.4%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the area were $867, substantially below the $1,274 recorded across Regional Tas., while weekly median rent stood at $238 against $250 in Regional Tas.. When assessed on a nationwide scale, Mayfield's monthly mortgage payments sit far lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly under the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mayfield (Tas.) counted 610 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 local living arrangements at 61.6%, broken down into single parent families at 23.2%, couples with children at 20.1%, and couples without children at 16.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 38.4%, driven by lone person households at 33.0% and group households at 4.7%. The local median household size stands at 2.3 people, aligning perfectly with the Regional Tas. benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.5% of adults in Mayfield (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 6.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 351 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 868 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area reflects notable hurdles, with the proportion of residents holding higher education credentials (10.5%) sitting well underneath the 30.4% national standard, presenting a key target for future learning initiatives. Tertiary qualifications are led by Bachelor degrees at 6.6%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Conversely, technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 32.6% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including certificates (28.1%) and advanced diplomas (4.5%). Current learning engagement is strong, with 31.8% of local inhabitants actively enrolled in study. This group includes 14.4% attending primary education, 7.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.4% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mayfield (Tas.) reaches 13 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 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 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Mayfield includes 13 active transit stops accommodating bus travel. Across these locations, 42 distinct routes operate to deliver 3,637 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with typical residences situated 123 meters from their closest transit facility. Because the neighborhood is primarily residential, outward travel is common, with personal vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 per dwelling, below the broader regional standard. Census findings from the 2021 Census indicate that only 1.6% of workers worked from home, though pandemic-related conditions may have influenced this figure.
Transit schedules maintain an average of 519 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 279 weekly trips per individual stop.
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60.5% of residents in Mayfield (Tas.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 43.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality statistics reveal pronounced health burdens across Mayfield that touch younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is remarkably constrained, held by approximately 43% of the resident population (~681 people). This proportion is lower than the 49.1% documented across Regional Tas. and sits well beneath the national average of 55.7%. The most widely reported conditions within the area are mental health issues and arthritis, diagnosed in 11.5 and 10.6% of the population, respectively, while 60.5% reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas..
Working-age residents experience elevated rates of ongoing health disorders. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 14.4% of the population (228 people), tracking under the 25.1% share recorded in Regional Tas.. Among older demographics, health measures present ongoing hurdles, with overall national standings mirroring those of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mayfield (Tas.) is largely Australian-born, at 90.2% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (36.6%) and English (34.1%). 6.3% 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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Demographic indicators show below-average multicultural diversity in Mayfield, where 85.8% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 90.2% were born in Australia, and 92.5% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 34.0% of the community. Nonetheless, the most distinctive local overrepresentation occurs in Other, which accounts for 1.4% of residents versus 0.7% throughout Regional Tas.. Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the primary groups across Mayfield are Australian (36.6%), English (34.1%), and Australian Aboriginal (6.3%). Additionally, distinct concentrations appear in other backgrounds, with New Zealand ancestry accounting for 0.6% in Mayfield (compared to 0.4% regionally) and Maltese ancestry representing 0.3% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mayfield (Tas.) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 29.0% 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 suburb of Mayfield (Tas.) demonstrates an exceptionally high concentration of family households. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 34.1% of the population, compared to 26.3% across Regional Tas., while senior and retirement-age residents (65+) account for 14.4%, below the 25.1% regional standard. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 34, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 11 years beneath the Regional Tas. figure of 45 recorded in that same Census. Since the Census, the cohort of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) has expanded from 28.5% to an estimated 30.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, population growth will be concentrated in middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), which are forecast to add 29 residents (8%) to reach a total of 366. Over that same timeframe, young to middle aged adults are anticipated to shrink, alongside contractions among children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mayfield (Tas.)
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,525 at the 2021 Census → 1,584 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 (SAL60390). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.