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The median house price in Millers Point is $2.65m, with units at $2.00m. House values have moved -2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Millers Point has an estimated 1,931 residents, up from 1,735 at the 2021 Census — a change of 196 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 93.0% of that increase. That puts 7,724 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 evaluations of ABS regional demographic updates and newly confirmed addresses identified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Millers Point is projected to reach an estimated population of 1,931 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a net gain of 196 people (11.3%) compared to the 1,735 residents documented in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this 1,931 inhabitant baseline through review of the ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside 6 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With 7,724 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Millers Point places among the nation's upper 10% for residential density, underlining high demand for local land.
Expanding by 11.3% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Millers Point outpaced both the broader state figure of 7.3% and Greater Sydney to emerge as a key regional growth performer, with overseas arrivals serving as the principal catalyst by generating roughly 93.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Millers Point incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline) at the SA2 level, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 (anchored to 2021), with age-cohort growth trajectories carried forward across 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Millers Point is slated for standout long-term demographic expansion that ranks within the country's top 10 percent of statistical areas. Aggregated SA2-tier modeling projects an influx of 1,457 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 75.5% across the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
161 new dwellings have been approved in Millers Point over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 18.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 indicates that Millers Point maintained an annual pace of approximately 32 residential approvals, amounting to an estimated 161 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no new approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the local influx averaged just 0.5 persons annually for every home constructed, indicating that residential supply has kept pace with or exceeded incoming demand to broaden buyer choice and facilitate population growth. Alongside this, commercial development approvals reached $3.0 million during the ongoing financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the neighborhood.
On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Millers Point outstrip Greater Sydney by 254.0%, providing prospective purchasers with greater variety despite a recent slowdown in construction momentum. This rate comfortably exceeds nationwide figures, highlighting sustained builder appetite in the precinct. Furthermore, all recent residential building activity has concentrated exclusively on attached stock, delivering higher-density options that offer accessible price thresholds for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. According to the latest quarterly modeling from AreaSearch, Millers Point is on track to expand by 1,457 persons through to 2041. If development continues at prevailing speeds, local housing output could fall short of demographic growth, creating upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Millers Point, worth an estimated $4.22 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $145.5 billion. 28 are already under construction and 44 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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Major infrastructure developments and planning frameworks play a defining role in shaping local growth and property dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 notable projects positioned to influence the neighborhood, including Central Barangaroo, Central Barangaroo, the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and the 30-42 Lower Fort Street Heritage Redevelopment, which stand out as critical priorities in the precinct's pipeline.
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Central Barangaroo
Central Barangaroo is the final major stage of the Barangaroo waterfront renewal, connecting Barangaroo Reserve with Barangaroo South. Delivered by Aqualand in partnership with the NSW Government, the 5.2-hectare mixed-use precinct features residential apartments, retail and hospitality destinations, a new metro entry, and over two hectares of public open space. Early works and excavation are underway following planning consents, with the first major stage targeted for completion around 2030.
Central Barangaroo
Central Barangaroo is the final 5.2-hectare harbourfront parcel within the Barangaroo precinct, developed by Aqualand in partnership with the NSW Government. The approved masterplan features a mix of mid-rise residential apartments (approximately 150 dwellings), a luxury hotel, retail and dining promenades, and over 50% dedicated public parklands directly connected to the Barangaroo Metro station. The Mod 9 concept proposal was approved in February 2025 with early interface works underway and completion targeted by 2030.
30-42 Lower Fort Street Heritage Redevelopment
Adaptive reuse and additions to Australia's first government-built residential flat building. Heritage conservation project upgrading a State heritage listed item while maintaining historic fabric and improving modern amenity standards.
Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the CBD with the waterfront.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
Google REVY Pyrmont
Adaptive re-use and commercial transformation of the heritage-listed Royal Edward Victualling Yard (REVY) Building C into an advanced technology workspace. The development integrates contemporary commercial additions and extensive heritage conservation to expand Google Australia's Pyrmont campus footprint.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
1,130 residents of Millers Point are employed, from a labour force of 1,156. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 64.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 28,287, about 14.6 times 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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AreaSearch statistical aggregations show that Millers Point maintains a highly credentialed talent base characterized by strong professional services participation, a low jobless rate of 2.2%, and 0.8% annual job expansion. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,130, while the local unemployment benchmark sits 2.0% under the 4.1% registered across Greater Sydney. Labor force engagement is comparatively subdued at 64.2% versus 68.9% regionally. In Census returns, 64.4% of working locals reported operating from home, though this figure reflects conditions during the Covid-19 lockdown period. Resident employment centers primarily around professional & technical roles, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.
Local concentration in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, standing at 2.1 times the wider metropolitan proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance engages only 8.8% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% across Greater Sydney. With a ratio of 27.9 workers per resident at the Census, the precinct acts as a major commercial center, drawing in commuters and supporting far more positions than it has working residents. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM series indicate that in the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.8% alongside a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in jobs and a 1.9% rise in labour force numbers alongside a marginal decline in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 project broader employment expanding by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applied to the industry distribution of Millers Point as an illustrative weighted baseline without local demographic adjustments, employment is estimated to lift by 7.7% over five years and 14.9% across a decade.
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Median household income in Millers Point is $3,160 a week (about $164,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,723 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,037 a year against an average of $122,845. The average runs 151% 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Millers Point earned a median income of $49,037 and an average of $122,845, placing the area in the highest national percentile against Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to $54,098 (median) and $135,523 (average) by March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit in the 98th to 99th percentiles nationwide. The dominant weekly bracket is $4000+, accounting for 40.8% of locals (787 people), contrasting with Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 30.9%.
Affluence is widespread, with 53.1% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, driving demand for premium services and retail. Although housing costs absorb 19.1% of earnings, disposable income remains in the 96th percentile and the area achieves a 10th decile SEIFA income rank.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Millers Point had 830 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 80% apartments. 13% are owned with a mortgage, 61% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $800 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. 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 data reveals that separate houses made up only 1.2% of dwellings in Millers Point, with the remaining 98.9% classified as other residential structures such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting sharply with Sydney metro averages of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other stock. Outright home ownership accounted for 26.0% of households, trailing metropolitan levels, while 12.7% carried a mortgage and 61.3% were rental tenancies. The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $3,900 and weekly median rent reached $800, well above Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. These costs also substantially exceed nationwide medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Millers Point counted 830 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 924 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 55.7% of all local households, divided between couples without children at 38.2%, couples with children at 12.4%, and single-parent arrangements at 3.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 44.3%, consisting of single-person households at 39.9% and shared group homes at 4.8%. The local median of 1.9 persons per household is noticeably below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.3% of adults in Millers Point hold a university qualification, including 37.9% with a bachelor degree and 20.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 8.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 292 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,104 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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Academic credentials among Millers Point residents aged 15+ substantially outpace regional and domestic benchmarks, with 62.3% holding higher education qualifications compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW, underscoring strong alignment with professional and knowledge-driven sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 37.9%, while postgraduate degrees make up 20.9% and graduate diplomas 3.5%. Vocational credentials comprise 17.9% of total qualifications among individuals aged 15+, consisting of 9.8% advanced diplomas and 8.1% certificates. Across the overall population, 20.5% are engaged in structured study. This cohort includes 8.0% enrolled in university or tertiary institutions, 4.1% in secondary schooling, and 3.6% attending primary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Millers Point reaches 13 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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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Commuting infrastructure in Millers Point features 13 operational transit stops incorporating light rail and bus networks across 4 routes, delivering 5,116 weekly scheduled passenger services. Network proximity is high, with residents situated an average of 114 meters from their nearest transit node. Reflecting the neighborhood's residential profile, most work trips are outbound, with 44% walking and 10% traveling via train. Private vehicle access sits below regional norms at 0.4 vehicles per dwelling, while 64.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings. Public transport services across the local network run at an average rate of 730 trips per day, providing roughly 393 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.5% of residents in Millers Point report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 99% of areas nationally. 2.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.6 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 evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates show exceptional health performance in Millers Point, marked by minimal occurrences of widespread medical conditions across every demographic cohort. Comprehensive private health insurance is held by approximately 75% of residents (1,453 people), comfortably outperforming both the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the locality, affecting 6.5 and 6.0% of the population respectively, while 75.5% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the community (401 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with senior health metrics continuing to align favorably with broader national standings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.0% of Millers Point residents were born overseas and 27.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.1%) and Australian (12.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Millers Point, where 48.0% of inhabitants were born abroad and 27.7% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 43.6% of the population. Judaism shows a notable local concentration, representing 1.2% of residents compared to 0.8% throughout Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, English heritage leads local representation at 24.1%, well above the 19.0% recorded regionally, followed by Other ancestry at 12.9% and Australian ancestry at 12.1% (compared to 17.8% regionally). Other notable demographic variations include Russian ancestry at 1.0% (versus 0.4% across the region), Irish ancestry at 11.9% (versus 6.1%), and Spanish ancestry at 0.9% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millers Point is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.2% 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 the suburb of Millers Point skews older than Greater Sydney, with a median age of 42 based on August 2026 updates, down from 43 at the 2021 Census and remaining 5 years older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. Persons aged 25 - 44 account for 36.8% of the community compared to 31.4% regionally, while youth aged 0 - 24 represent 18.2% versus 30.4% across Greater Sydney. The proportion of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 has declined from 28.6% at the Census to an estimated 24.4%.
Through to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are forecast to drive demographic growth, adding 704 residents (99%) to total 1,415.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Millers Point
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 9 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,735 at the 2021 Census → 1,931 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 (SAL12630). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.