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The median house price in Merewether is $2.12m, with units at $972k. House values have moved 1.6% 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population updates alongside validated new addresses recorded post-Census, the suburb of Merewether is estimated to have a population of approximately 11,903 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 115 people (1.0%) compared to the 11,788 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident count of 11,879 following ABS ERP figures from June 2025 together with 45 validated new addresses added after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,889 persons per square kilometer, outpacing national averages evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 86.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 district utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, while any unrepresented SA2 zones rely on NSW State Government projections released in 2022 using 2021 as a base year. Age-specific growth metrics from these models are similarly projected across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic forecasts position the suburb of Merewether slightly under the national regional median, anticipating an expansion of 1,150 persons through to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, which equates to an overall 9.5% increase across 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 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that dwelling consents in Merewether have averaged approximately 38 per year, totaling an estimated 194 residential approvals across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 12 during FY-25 to date. With an influx of only 0.7 new residents annually for every newly approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential construction is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding buyer choice and supporting potential population growth beyond baseline expectations. Furthermore, an average construction value of $958,000 indicates that builders are focusing on the higher-tier, premium residential segment.
In addition, $6.2 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, reinforcing the area's predominantly residential profile. Compared with Rest of NSW, development activity in Merewether remains substantially subdued, trailing the per-capita regional benchmark by 51.0%. This constrained delivery of new housing generally underpins strong pricing and demand for established dwellings. Construction levels also track below national figures, pointing to a mature marketplace and potential planning restrictions. The pipeline of new residential construction is split between 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% apartments or townhouses, delivering an increasing selection of medium-density formats that span various price points, from entry-level compact living to classic family residences. A ratio of roughly 697 people per approval underscores Merewether's status as an established locality. Projections indicate that Merewether will add 1,126 residents up to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. Although new building construction is currently aligned with demographic forecasts, expanding population levels could lead to tighter market competition among prospective purchasers.
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 $365 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 economic and social outcomes are strongly guided by major planning initiatives, capital works, and transport enhancements. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 33 projects anticipated to influence the immediate district. Prominent developments include Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion, Lingard Private Hospital Expansion, The Merewether Residences, and the 44 Cadaga Road Dual Occupancy Development, with key schemes outlined in detail below.
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Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
The Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion is a $137.3 million healthcare facility enhancement delivered by Ramsay Health Care at 3 Sydney Street in Gateshead. Approved as a State Significant Development by the NSW Independent Planning Commission, the project features a nine-storey extension delivering 114 additional inpatient beds, new operating theatres, and consulting suites. The expansion significantly enhances acute and surgical capacity in the Hunter region.
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.
7,188 residents of Merewether are employed, from a labour force of 7,323. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 71.3%. 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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Workforce analysis from AreaSearch highlights a highly qualified local labor pool in Merewether with prominent professional services representation and a low jobless rate of 1.8%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,188, while local unemployment sat 2.3% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Labor force participation is also notably elevated at 71.3%, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census data revealed that 32.4% of workers operated from home, though potential distortion from Covid-19 restrictions should be noted. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
Representation in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.4 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of employment, well below the 5.3% observed regionally. A comparison between the resident labor base and the Census working population highlights the area's primarily residential character and its restricted volume of internal employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical data, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local labor force numbers contract by 0.9% alongside a 1.6% reduction in employed workers, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% dip in employment, a 0.4% decline in its labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia (Mar-26) offer additional context regarding future local employment trajectory. Nationwide projections anticipate job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely across industries. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Merewether's employment structure indicates expected local workforce growth of 7.4% across five years and 15.2% over ten years (a basic weighted projection presented for illustrative context that does not incorporate specific local demographic 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Merewether stand at $64,074, alongside a mean of $105,112, ranking within the top percentile across the country and exceeding Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $70,686 for the median and $115,960 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings all placed between the 82nd and 85th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket comprises 27.8% of residents (3,309 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 29.9% share seen regionally. Substantial local purchasing power is evidenced by 37.7% of households generating over $3,000 weekly. Housing costs absorb 13.7% of income, while disposable income sits at the 84th percentile and the overall SEIFA income score falls into 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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Census records indicate that housing stock in Merewether consists of 61.0% separate houses and 38.9% attached dwellings, apartments, or other residential formats, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright home ownership is slightly below regional figures at 35.9%, with 30.3% of homes under a mortgage and 33.8% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations reach $2,457 and median weekly rent sits at $420, both significantly higher than the respective Regional NSW levels of $1,733 and $330. In a broader context, Merewether's housing costs also substantially exceed national medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
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 constitute 65.6% of all domestic arrangements, consisting of 29.3% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 7.4% single-parent dwellings. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.4%, split between single-person households at 27.2% and shared group residences at 7.1%. The area records an average household size of 2.4 people, matching the figure observed across 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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Educational profiles in Merewether exceed broader regional metrics, with 44.1% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% across the wider SA4 region. This high proportion of tertiary qualifications strengthens local capability for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees make up 29.8% of attainment, with postgraduate credentials at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Additionally, vocational and trade training is well represented, as 28.4% of residents aged 15+ hold technical qualifications, comprising certificates (17.8%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Study participation is strong throughout the community, with 30.8% of the local population engaged in an educational course.
Broken down by sector, primary schooling accounts for 8.8%, tertiary studies represent 8.7%, and 7.9% attend secondary school institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merewether reaches 105 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 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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An evaluation of local transit infrastructure identifies 105 operational bus stops within Merewether. These access points are connected by 22 separate routes that generate 1,790 scheduled passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is outstanding, with locals situated an average of 119 meters from their closest transit facility. Being a residential community, external commuting is the norm, with private motor vehicles dominating at 89%, while 4% of commuters walk and 3% commute by bicycle. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.5 per household. In addition, 32.4% of workers indicated working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 255 daily journeys, translating to approximately 17 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying spatial map highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators across Merewether show very positive outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses demonstrating low prevalence rates across both younger and older cohorts. Moreover, private healthcare coverage is exceptionally widespread, encompassing roughly 68% of residents (8,134 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions locally, diagnosed in 7.5% and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 70.9% of the population reported no medical conditions at all, outperforming the 63.3% share across Regional NSW.
Residents under 65 years of age exhibit better-than-average overall wellness. The cohort aged 65 and over comprises 17.2% of the population (2,047 people), notably lower than the 23.3% regional benchmark. Older residents similarly demonstrate favorable health metrics, with nationwide indicators generally matching the wider 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 metrics in Merewether trend below broader benchmarks, with Australian-born citizens comprising 87.4% of residents, 93.3% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.7% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 49.5% of the population. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation is found among adherents of Judaism, who make up 0.2% locally compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds in Merewether are English (30.9%), Australian (27.5%), and Irish (10.4%). Furthermore, several smaller ancestral groups demonstrate higher representation than their broader regional averages, notably Welsh at 0.9% (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 age distribution in Merewether shows a comparatively younger profile than Regional NSW at the mature end of the spectrum. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 29.5% of residents versus 23.5% across Regional NSW, while elderly and retiree age groups (65+) account for 17.2% compared to 23.3% regionally. This results in an estimated median age of 38, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded in the same Census.
Since that time, the young to middle aged adults cohort has expanded from 26.3% to an estimated 29.5%, and this group is projected to see the largest growth to 2041, increasing by 734 residents (21%) to reach 4,245.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (SAL12584). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.