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The median house price in Merewether is $2.17m, with units at $966k. House values have moved 2.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Merewether has an estimated 11,903 residents, up from 11,788 at the 2021 Census — a change of 115 people, or 1.0%. That puts 1,889 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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Based on examination of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Merewether has a population calculated at approximately 11,903 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 115 people (1.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 11,788 residents. This shift is deduced from the estimated resident population of 11,877 computed by AreaSearch utilizing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an extra 49 validated new addresses established post-Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 1,889 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Growth was heavily influenced by international migration, which was responsible for roughly 86.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2s where this dataset is unavailable, figures are sourced from the NSW State Government projections released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. Age group growth rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future expectations suggest a population rise slightly under the median for national regional areas, with projections indicating the suburb of Merewether will expand by 1,164 persons to 2041, representing a total rise of 9.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
194 new dwellings have been approved in Merewether over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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 evaluations of ABS building permit statistics apportioned from statistical areas, the suburb of Merewether averages about 38 approved dwellings annually, with 194 homes permitted over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 10 during the current FY-26. Because only 0.5 new residents have been added per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local building supply is keeping pace with or outrunning demand, offering purchasers a wider range of properties and supporting population gains that may outpace current models, with new dwellings recording an average construction cost of $725,000, illustrating developer emphasis on upmarket, premium residences.
Commercial approvals reached $6.2 million this financial year, pointing to a quiet commercial construction sector. In comparison with the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Merewether generates roughly 60% of the building activity per capita, placing it in the 50th percentile of analyzed localities across the nation. This falls short of the national average, reflecting local maturity and potential planning limitations. Incoming housing consists of 59.0% standalone houses and 41.0% medium to high-density options, showcasing a growing diversity of attached structures that provide options across different price points, ranging from large family residences to compact units. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals stands at about 339 people per approval, indicating a market with low density. Looking forward, the suburb of Merewether is projected to add 1,138 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Construction continues at a steady pace relative to projected growth, though buyers might face increased competition as the population climbs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Merewether, worth an estimated $359 million. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71.5 billion. 19 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 updates, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 33 projects that are likely to influence the area. Key developments include expansions at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital and Lingard Private Hospital, alongside residential projects like The Merewether Residences and the dual occupancy build at 44 Cadaga Road, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
Approved State significant redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. The NSW Independent Planning Commission approved two alternative options on 29 May 2025: SSD-38025700, a nine-level health services facility with 114 additional patient beds, three day surgeries, ten consulting suites, 56 additional car spaces and civil works; and SSD-71941462, a smaller six-storey hospital tower option with a 40-bed ward tower, medical imaging, back-of-house facilities and car parking. Ramsay's project scope includes more operating theatre capacity, emergency department and short-stay bays, oncology chairs, new wards, critical care and private-room upgrades.The hospital says works will occur in stages, with completion of the upgraded hospital due in 2027.
Lingard Private Hospital Expansion
A major multi-stage expansion of Lingard Private Hospital involving the construction of a new hospital building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The project includes a multi-storey extension providing additional wards, an imaging department, and operating theatres. The expansion increases the hospital's capacity from 125 to 210 licensed beds and expands the operating theatre count from 11 to 16. It also features a new Genea Clinic, additional consulting rooms, and enhanced parking facilities including a multi-level carpark.
The Merewether Residences
A joint venture between Third.i Group, ThirdAge Villages, and Dexus Real Estate Partnership, The Merewether Residences is a luxury over-55s retirement community set within the Merewether Golf Club grounds in Newcastle. Delivering 178 apartments including 16 exclusive penthouses across four 6-storey buildings, the development features resort-style amenities including a wellness centre, spa, pool, cinema, and a new clubhouse with restaurant, cafe and bar overlooking the 18th hole. Designed by Marchese Partners and EJE Architecture, construction by Decode Group commenced September 2025 with completion scheduled for September 2027.
Gateshead LAHC General Housing Development
Two two-storey residential unit buildings delivering 8 affordable homes (6 x 2-bed and 2 x 1-bed including one adaptable unit) for NSW Land and Housing Corporation. Works included demolition of two existing dwellings, new brick construction, rainwater harvesting, landscaping and on-site bio-detention basin.
Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements
Safety upgrades to two roundabouts on Parkway Avenue (at National Park Street and Smith Street) to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Works include kerb realignments, enlarged central islands, full width speed humps, raised shared path crossings (raised priority path crossings), new street lighting/signage, landscaping and off-road cyclist bypasses. Construction began 19 Aug 2025 with completion expected in early 2026.
East End Newcastle
Iris Capital is delivering a $1 billion urban renewal project transforming four city blocks in Newcastle's historic East End. The final phase, comprising Stages 3 and 4, includes five distinct buildings: Lyrique, Kingston, Portline, Gibbs and Moore, and Bluebell. This release adds luxury apartments and a new Italian-inspired public Market Square with approximately 1,731 square metres of retail space. The project integrates heritage preservation of the former David Jones and Municipal buildings with modern resident amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and hydrotherapy spa.The precinct is designed to reconnect the city with the harbor and is supported by significant public domain upgrades by the City of Newcastle.
The Merewether Residences
A luxury over-55s residential development featuring 178 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments nestled within the Merewether Golf Club, including a new clubhouse and amenities like a health club, spa, swimming pool, cinema, communal kitchen, and workshop.
Gregson Park Masterplan
A 10-year masterplan for Gregson Park in Hamilton, adopted by City of Newcastle Council on 23 November 2021 following community consultation and public exhibition. The plan celebrates the site's European and Indigenous heritage while renewing recreational facilities. The new inclusive playspace, featuring a six-metre climbing tower, nature and water play, a yarning circle and bush tucker garden, upgraded amenities building and covered picnic area, was completed and officially reopened on 4 October 2024. Remaining long-term priorities, subject to Council budget, include a community shelter on the former bowling club site, a multi-sports half court, resurfaced tennis courts, potential community gardens and kiosk, and demolition of the deteriorated glasshouse, with investigation works into its removal continuing subject to funding.
7,189 residents of Merewether are employed, from a labour force of 7,324. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 72.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,773, about 82% 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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Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Merewether has a highly qualified labor force with a strong presence of professionals and an unemployment rate of only 1.8%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,189, and the unemployment rate sat 2.3% lower than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, while workforce participation was exceptionally high at 72.0% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 32.4% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic lockdowns.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical sectors. The healthcare and social assistance sector is particularly dominant, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional average rate. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests this mostly residential locality offers few jobs within its borders. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS data aggregated from statistical areas indicate that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 0.9% and total employment fell by 1.6%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same span, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in its labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future local demand in the suburb of Merewether. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry distribution suggests employment for the suburb of Merewether could grow by 7.4% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Merewether is $2,287 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,102 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,074 a year against an average of $105,112. The average runs 64% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode ATO data for the financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the suburb of Merewether are remarkably high on a national scale, with a median of $64,074 and an average of $105,112. These figures compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of $70,686 for the median and $115,960 for the average in March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and personal incomes all rank between the 82nd and 85th percentiles nationally.
A breakdown shows that the weekly income range of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 27.8% of the population, equivalent to 3,309 people, which is similar to the wider region where 29.9% fall into this group. Affluence is notable, with 37.7% of residents earning weekly incomes above $3,000, supporting high-end retail and local services. Mortgage and rent payments consume 13.7% of household income, strong earnings place local residents in the 84th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merewether had 4,588 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 20% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,457 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census data, residential structures in the suburb of Merewether consisted of 61.0% detached houses and 38.9% alternative housing types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Regional NSW which comprised 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Merewether stood at 35.9%, slightly below the Regional NSW average, with remaining properties either mortgaged (30.3%) or rented (33.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,457 was notably higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $420 compared to the Regional NSW median of $330.
Nationwide, mortgage costs here are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Merewether counted 4,588 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 65.6% of households in the suburb of Merewether, consisting of 29.3% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 7.4% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.4%, with single-person households representing 27.2% and share houses making up 7.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.1% of adults in Merewether hold a university qualification, including 29.8% with a bachelor degree and 10.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 17.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 728 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,077 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Merewether is significantly higher than regional averages, with 44.1% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the wider SA4 region. This high concentration of degrees prepares the workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational education is also common, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 17.8%.
A significant proportion of residents are active students, with 30.8% of the local population currently enrolled in education. This group includes 8.8% in primary schools, 8.7% in tertiary institutions, and 7.9% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merewether reaches 105 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 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 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit data shows 105 active transport stops operating in the suburb of Merewether, consisting of bus services. These stops are serviced by 22 different routes, which provide a total of 1,669 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 119 meters from their nearest transit stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of transport at 89%, followed by walking at 4% and cycling at 3%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles.
A high proportion of residents, 32.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit services run an average of 238 times per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 15 weekly journeys for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.9% of residents in Merewether report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Evaluation of health indicators shows positive outcomes throughout the suburb of Merewether, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which revealed low rates of common health conditions among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 68% of the population, which represents 8,134 people. This is higher than the Regional NSW rate of 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses locally, affecting 8.4 and 7.5% of residents, respectively. However, 70.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the population, representing 1,987 people, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, with national rankings that align closely with the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Merewether is largely Australian-born, at 87.4% of residents, with 6.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (27.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Merewether is lower than average, with 87.4% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 93.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.5% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in the suburb of Merewether are English at 30.9%, Australian at 27.5%, and Irish at 10.4%. There are also notable differences in other groups, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 0.9% of the population compared to 0.5% regionally, French at 0.7% compared to 0.4%, and Macedonian at 0.6% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merewether is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.6% 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 38 in the suburb of Merewether is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43, matching the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 16.7% of the population, whereas the 75 - 84 age bracket is less common at 5.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 13.9% to 16.7% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.1% to 10.7%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.3% to 11.9%.
Demographic models project significant changes in the age structure by 2041, led by a 25% increase in the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to rise by 504 people from 1,987 to 2,492. Meanwhile, contractions are projected for the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merewether
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 Jun 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 — 49 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,788 at the 2021 Census → 11,903 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 (SAL12584). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.