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The median house price in Millers Point is $2.65m, with units at $1.93m. 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 investigations of ABS updates for the region and new home addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Millers Point had approximately 1,931 residents in May 2026. This represents a growth of 196 people (11.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 1,735 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 1,931, determined by AreaSearch following an analysis of the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures and an additional 6 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 7,724 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The 11.3% growth rate recorded in the suburb of Millers Point since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, establishing the locality as a regional leader in expansion. The primary catalyst for this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 93.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. Age cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Millers Point is anticipated to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of national locations, with the population projected to rise by 1,489 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 77.1% across the 16 years.
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Only one residential building permit has been granted in Millers Point during the last five years. This indicates a fully established neighborhood with minimal space for new building projects. A lack of incoming housing stock generally bolsters demand for existing residences and helps maintain steady property values. Compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, building activity in Millers Point is significantly constrained. This restricted pipeline of new builds typically drives demand and pricing upward for established housing options. Construction levels also fall short of the national average, highlighting the established character of the neighborhood and pointing to potential zoning and planning restrictions.
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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 $4.72 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $144.7 billion. 31 are already under construction and 34 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and planning initiatives. In total, 14 projects have been flagged by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Notable undertakings include Central Barangaroo, Central Barangaroo, the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and the 30-42 Lower Fort Street Heritage Redevelopment, with the following directory highlighting the initiatives of greatest significance.
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Central Barangaroo
Central Barangaroo is the final major stage of the Barangaroo waterfront renewal, linking Barangaroo Reserve with Barangaroo South. Aqualand, in partnership with the NSW Government, has concept approval for a 5.2 hectare mixed-use precinct with residential, retail, hospitality, community uses, a new metro entry, over 2 hectares of public open space and more than 50 retail destinations. Two early works development applications have planning consent, with site establishment, investigations, services diversions, perimeter retention wall and excavation works expected to begin from Q2 2026 and take about two years.Further SSDAs for the basement, buildings and public domain are to follow, with the first stage expected around 2030.
Central Barangaroo
Central Barangaroo is the final 5.2-hectare precinct of the Barangaroo waterfront transformation. Led by Aqualand, the development features a 2-hectare Harbour Park, a 270-metre pedestrian boulevard, and a mix of luxury residential, commercial, and retail spaces. Following the approval of Modification 9 in 2024/2025, the project now includes a refined building envelope for a world-class hotel and residential apartments. The precinct is designed to be carbon neutral and is fully integrated with the new Barangaroo Metro Station, providing seamless transit access to the Sydney CBD.
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.
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.
Western Harbour Tunnel
The Western Harbour Tunnel is a major 6.5 km twin three-lane motorway tunnel forming a third crossing of Sydney Harbour. As of May 2026, assembly of the massive Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) Patyegarang and Barangaroo is reaching critical milestones in the launch chambers under Birchgrove. TBM Patyegarang is scheduled for harbour launch in mid-2026, while Barangaroo is expected to follow later in the year. Over 76% of total project excavation is now complete, and more than 4,405 precast concrete segments have been produced at the Emu Plains support facility to line the harbour crossing section.
1,131 residents of Millers Point are employed, from a labour force of 1,158. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, 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 28,286, 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professional service roles, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.8% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch compilations of localized data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,131, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.8% below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, and the labor participation rate was slightly lower than typical levels (64.2% versus 69.1% across Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a notable 64.4% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for local residents are professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The local market exhibits a distinct concentration in professional & technical services, where the employment proportion is 2.1 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing 8.8% of the workforce compared to 14.1% across the region. With 27.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census, the neighborhood operates as a major job node, holding a larger number of employment positions than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from local statistical units, employment expanded by 0.8% and the labor force grew by 0.2% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a decline in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in the area. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry mix to model future employment paths. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local occupational structure suggests employment in the neighborhood will grow by 7.7% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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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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Taxpayer statistics at the postcode level from the ATO, compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, show the median income in Millers Point is $49,037 with an average income of $122,845. These metrics represent exceptionally high positions on a national scale, contrastingly sharply with the median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 recorded across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $54,098 for the median and $135,523 for the average as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in the locality are positioned in the top tier, placing between the 98th and 99th percentiles nationwide. In terms of earnings distribution, the largest segment consists of 40.8% of the local population (787 people) who earn $4000+ per week, whereas the regional leader is the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 30.9%. Financial capacity is evident as 53.1% of households register high weekly earnings above $3,000, which sustains elevated local retail spending. Premium housing costs account for 19.1% of earnings, yet strong wages keep net disposable income in the 96th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score places the area in the 10th decile.
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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Housing types in Millers Point recorded at the time of the latest Census consisted of 1.2% separate houses and 98.9% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in the suburb were slightly below metropolitan Sydney averages at 26.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (12.7%) or tenants (61.3%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $3,900 was notably higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent stood at $800 compared to the regional benchmark of $470.
On a national level, home loan repayments in the area 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
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 represent the majority of local households at 55.7%, which includes couples with children at 12.4%, couples without children at 38.2%, and single parent households at 3.6%. The remaining 44.3% are non-family households, with single person living arrangements accounting for 39.9% and group households representing 4.8%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average 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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Levels of education in Millers Point are substantially higher than broader geographic benchmarks, with 62.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This pronounced academic profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 37.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (20.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational education constitutes 17.9% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, which is split between advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificate qualifications (8.1%). A significant 20.5% of local residents are enrolled in formal study programs.
This group includes 8.0% of the population in university or higher education, 4.1% attending secondary schools, and 3.6% enrolled in primary education.
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Public transport in Millers Point reaches 10 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 5,900 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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Analysis of public transit options shows 10 transit stops currently in service within Millers Point, consisting of light rail and bus facilities. These stops are connected to 4 distinct routes, which combine to support 5,912 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 114 meters from their nearest transit connection. Because the neighborhood is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel out of the area, with walking being particularly popular at 44% of commuters, and 10% utilizing the train network. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.4 cars per household, below the regional benchmark.
A substantial 64.4% of employed residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency averages 844 runs per day across all available routes, which translates to approximately 591 departures weekly at each individual stop.
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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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Local health data shows excellent wellness profiles for Millers Point, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality records and chronic illnesses, which reveal low rates of common health issues across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 75% of the local population (1,453 people). This compares to 59.9% of residents in Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions reported among local residents are asthma and arthritis, which affect 6.5% and 6.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the population (407 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Health profiles for these older residents are highly positive, showing national standings that correspond well with the broader local population.
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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Millers Point registers significant levels of cultural diversity, with 27.7% of the population using a non-English language at home and 48.0% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.6% of local residents. The most distinct relative concentration is found among followers of Judaism, who make up 1.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family ancestry based on parents' birth countries, the three largest ancestral groups in Millers Point are English at 24.1% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional benchmark of 19.0%, Other at 12.9%, and Australian at 12.1%, which is noticeably lower than the regional benchmark of 17.8%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Russian ancestry is overrepresented at 1.0% of local residents (compared to 0.4% regionally), Irish ancestry is at 11.9% (compared to 6.1% regionally), and Spanish ancestry is at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millers Point is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 years in the suburb of Millers Point is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is strongly represented at 21.4% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 3.3%. This concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is considerably higher than the national share of 14.6%. Data collected since the 2021 Census shows the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 19.2% to 21.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 6.4% to 8.3%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.9% to 12.3%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 14.7% to 13.1%. Future projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts in the suburb of Millers Point, led by the 35 to 44 age cohort, which is expected to expand by 130% (379 people) to reach 671 from 291.
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 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 | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (SAL12630). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.