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The median house price in Mayfield West is $1.02m, with units at $520k. House values have moved 7.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Mayfield West has an estimated 2,274 residents, up from 1,993 at the 2021 Census — a change of 281 people, or 14.1%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 193 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 984 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch combining regional ABS releases with verified post-Census address additions place the population in the suburb of Mayfield West at roughly 2,274 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 281 people (14.1%) relative to the 1,993 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 2,266 calculated after the June 2025 ABS ERP release, alongside 193 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census count. Population density stands at 984 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
With a post-2021 Census expansion rate of 14.1%, the suburb outpaced both Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the wider SA4 region, positioning it among the top growth areas locally. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary and almost exclusive catalyst underpinning these recent population gains. Projections for the suburb of Mayfield West incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modelling using 2022 as the base year, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these aggregated datasets are applied across all local sectors. Forecasts indicate demographic expansion exceeding the median for regional non-metropolitan Australia, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an influx of 327 persons by 2041, which translates to an overall rise of 14.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
105 new dwellings have been approved in Mayfield West over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, broadly in line with 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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Analysis of ABS residential construction data mapped by AreaSearch indicates that Mayfield West has averaged approximately 21 residential building approvals annually, generating an estimated total of 105 homes across the past 5 financial years, including 21 approvals logged to date in FY-25. With roughly 3.5 new residents added each year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local housing demand heavily exceeds newly built stock, intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on local values. At the same time, new dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $314,000, coming in below broader regional figures and offering relatively attainable options for purchasers.
On the non-residential side, commercial building approvals have reached $9.5 million during this financial year, pointing to a moderate pace of commercial development. Per capita residential development in Mayfield West has tracked 37.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period relative to Rest of NSW, supporting buyer availability while upholding sustained underlying property demand. Approved construction comprises 56.0% detached houses alongside 44.0% medium and high-density housing, demonstrating a growing transition toward medium-density formats that diversify price points between standalone family residences and more affordable compact dwellings. This marks a notable pivot from the established built form (currently 79.0% houses), reflecting tighter land supply alongside changing lifestyle preferences and buyer budgets. The local ratio of approximately 136 people per approval illustrates an active urban development corridor. Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate Mayfield West expanding by 319 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If recent building rates persist, future residential completions are positioned to comfortably absorb projected housing requirements, establishing favourable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mayfield West, worth an estimated $2.82 billion. 6 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure delivery and strategic capital initiatives exert a major influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant projects expected to shape the local environment, notably the Newcastle Port Logistics Hub, Mayfield Concept Plan, Former Waratah Gasworks Redevelopment, and Waratah Park Masterplan, with key developments outlined below.
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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.
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.
Shortland Waters Retirement Village
A master-planned retirement community set on the Shortland Waters Golf Course featuring modern villas and comprehensive amenities including a community centre, gym, hair salon, and library. Stages 4 and 5 comprise 167 independent living units valued at $110 million, currently in construction and delivery phases. The complete development aims to provide 300 dwellings for a low-maintenance lifestyle for retirees in the Hunter region.
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.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
9 Gothic Street Student Accommodation
DA approved three-storey Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development with 53 self-contained studio units, 12 car spaces, expansive indoor and outdoor communal areas, and a rooftop garden. It is strategically located adjacent to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan Campus. The DA-approved site is currently for sale via Expression of Interest, indicating the project is currently on hold or transitioning to a new developer. Expected end value over $17.5 million upon completion.
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.
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.
1,076 residents of Mayfield West are employed, from a labour force of 1,160. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 60.6%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,423, about 195% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 West features a proficient workforce with strong concentration in essential services, alongside a local unemployment rate of 7.2% derived from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,076, while joblessness sits 3.1% above the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, highlighting opportunities for labour market improvement; labour participation matches the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census findings revealed that 25.2% of workers operated from home, though this metric should be viewed in the context of pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Specialisation in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, with the local workforce concentration reaching 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of working residents, well below the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. Serving as an active employment center, the area registered 2.4 workers for every resident at the Census, pulling in commuter labor from surrounding districts. According to AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures across wider statistical geographies, the 12 months to March 2026 saw the local labour force contract by 0.9% alongside a 3.2% drop in employment, driving local unemployment up by 2.4 percentage points. Across Regional NSW, employment fell by 0.9%, the labour pool contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia nationwide forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements in Mayfield West across five- and ten-year timeframes when mapped against the local industry profile. While total Australian employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry performance varies widely. Weighting these sectoral projections against local job distributions indicates Mayfield West employment could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (representing a baseline illustrative extrapolation without factoring in localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mayfield West is $1,592 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $808 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,253 a year against an average of $62,451. 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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Aggregated postcode-level figures from the ATO for financial year 2023 show Mayfield West taxpayers reporting a median income of $53,253 and an average income of $62,451, trailing national metrics and comparing to $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings modeled March 2026 earnings to roughly $58,749 for median income and $68,896 for average income. Across the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings sat in a moderate bracket between the 41st and 51st percentiles.
Income distribution shows a dominant 34.2% of residents (777 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning with regional patterns where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Affordability pressures remain significant, with retained income standing at 81.2%, positioning the locality in the 38th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mayfield West had 794 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 6% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,844 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. 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, housing stock in Mayfield West consisted of 79.2% houses and 20.8% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 24.7% of local tenures, lagging the wider regional rate, while 35.8% were mortgaged and 39.6% were rented. Median monthly home loan repayments were $1,844, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while weekly median rent reached $370, above the regional level of $330. In the national context, local mortgage payments sit below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents remain below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mayfield West counted 794 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 906 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 33% 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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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in Mayfield West, representing 60.5% of all households. This breakdown comprises couples with children at 23.3%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single parent families at 13.1%. Non-family living situations make up 39.5% of households, with lone person households representing 33.1% and group households accounting for 5.9%. The median household size stands at 2.3 people, slightly below the 2.4 recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.5% of adults in Mayfield West hold a university qualification, including 17.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 323 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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 in Mayfield West sits below state averages, with 25.5% of people aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 32.2% across NSW, indicating scope for further educational and workforce skills growth. Bachelor degrees represent 17.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Technical qualifications form a significant component of local skills, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (27.3%). Participation in study is robust, with 32.0% of local inhabitants actively undertaking formal education.
Among those studying, 9.8% are enrolled in primary education, 8.6% attend tertiary education, and 6.6% are engaged in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mayfield West reaches 37 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 80 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The public transit network in Mayfield West includes 37 active transit stops accommodating local bus connections. These stops are integrated across 45 separate routes, delivering a collective 1,098 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical resident walking distances averaging 84 meters to the closest stop. Outbound commuting characterizes the residential workforce, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys and walking representing 4%. Private vehicle availability averages 1.2 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 25.2% of residents recorded working from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by pandemic conditions).
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 156 trips per day across all services, translating to roughly 29 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.4% of residents in Mayfield West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 health metrics covering mortality and chronic illness indicate meaningful health challenges across Mayfield West, with conditions prevalent across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is modest, held by roughly 52% of residents (~1,174 people). Mental health issues and asthma constitute the leading reported long-term conditions in the community, affecting 13.4 and 9.7% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 61.4% of residents report no chronic health ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents face elevated chronic health burdens, while seniors aged 65 and over account for 13.8% of the local population (313 people), well under the 23.3% observed in Regional NSW.
Health measures among older residents present notable difficulties, tracking broadly in line with broader national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mayfield West is largely Australian-born, at 88.4% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (27.6%). 4.0% 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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Cultural diversity markers in Mayfield West sit below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 89.5% of the population, 88.4% born in Australia, and 92.7% speaking solely English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 46.8% of residents. The most noticeable deviation occurs in Other religions, which account for 0.8% of the community, matching the 0.8% share across Regional NSW. Regarding reported parental heritage, the leading ancestries recorded across Mayfield West are English (29.6%), Australian (27.6%), and Scottish (9.0%). Certain other backgrounds also show distinct local concentrations, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.8% of the suburb (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish accounting for 1.0% (versus 0.5%), and French comprising 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mayfield West is 32, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.9% 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 demographic profile of Mayfield West skews heavily toward younger age groups. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 41.7% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas residents aged 65+ account for 13.8%, well below the regional proportion of 23.3%. Median age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, declining from 34 at the 2021 Census and sitting 11 years beneath the Regional NSW Census figure of 43, while the Australian Census median was 38. The 25 - 44 age cohort has increased its overall share from 32.8% at the Census to an estimated 41.7% currently, and is projected to drive the highest numerical expansion by 2041, increasing by 193 (20%) to 1,141.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mayfield West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 193 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,993 at the 2021 Census → 2,274 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 (SAL12546). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.