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The median house price in Mount Hutton (NSW) is $900k, with units at $750k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Mount Hutton (NSW) has an estimated 3,871 residents, up from 3,712 at the 2021 Census — a change of 159 people, or 4.3%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. That puts 1,132 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on reviews of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Mount Hutton (NSW) is estimated to be approximately 3,871 as of May 2026. This marks a growth of 159 people (4.3%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,712 people. This shift is derived from a resident population of 3,866, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and an additional 75 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size represents a density of 1,131 persons per square kilometer, a figure that is generally consistent with averages across areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 4.3% growth since the 2021 census for the suburb of Mount Hutton (NSW) outpaced the SA3 area (3.2%), positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration was the primary driver of population gains, accounting for approximately 64.0% of the total growth during recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas are not covered by this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilised instead. Age group growth rates from these combined sources are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic trends, the suburb of Mount Hutton (NSW) is anticipated to experience population growth slightly below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan regions, with a projected increase of 434 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 data, representing an overall gain of 11.1% over the 16 years.
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91 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Hutton (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical areas, Mount Hutton has seen approximately 18 dwellings approved for construction each year. This totals an estimated 91 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 30 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Assuming an average of 2.4 new residents per year per dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating robust demand that should bolster property values, new residential properties are being built with an average value of $422,000—a figure slightly above regional benchmarks—indicating a focus on quality builds.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals totaling $43,000 have been registered this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Mount Hutton registers somewhat elevated construction activity, running 18.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while supporting existing home values. Newly approved residential construction consists of 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% medium and high-density housing options. This emphasis on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly paths to homeownership and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a marked departure from the existing housing profile, which currently consists of 74.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of development land and responding to changing lifestyle choices and affordability needs. The locality has approximately 248 people per dwelling approval, representing a low density market. Looking forward, Mount Hutton is projected to add 429 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new housing supply is expected to align well with demand, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially driving gains that exceed current demographic forecasts.
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Development applications around Mount Hutton (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Hutton (NSW), worth an estimated $149 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.47 billion. 8 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical and retail. 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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Locality performance is heavily driven by updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning changes. In total, 17 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Primary developments include The Summit, Ryhope Street Subdivision, Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan, and Lake Macquarie Square, with the detailed list highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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The Summit
A complex of 16 completely free-standing, architecturally designed townhouses currently under construction in an elevated location, featuring spacious layouts, fully ducted air-conditioning, Artusi appliances, and private outdoor spaces. Stage 1 is set for completion in Quarter 1 of 2026.
Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan
A precinct-specific planning framework forming Part 12 of the Lake Macquarie Development Control Plan 2014. Originally adopted by Council on 10 February 2020 to replace the 2004 plan, it sets controls for infrastructure delivery, built form and natural environment outcomes across the Mount Hutton suburb between Warners Bay and Belmont. The plan supports medium-density housing in the R3 zone south of Cowmeadow Road, road and roundabout upgrades, new shared pathways, stormwater works, and revegetation along Scrubby Creek.The framework has been progressively updated, most recently through the city-wide Housing Diversity amendments adopted by Council on 23 February 2026, which align the DCP with the Housing Diversity Planning Proposal that took effect on 1 August 2025. These reforms permit a broader mix of housing in R2 and R3 zones, allow subdivision down to 200 square metres in R3 and 250 square metres in R2, and remove minimum lot width requirements. A separate but related amendment finalised on 21 March 2025 rezoned 1 Progress Road from R2 Low Density Residential to E1 Local Centre, increasing the maximum building height on that site from 8.5 to 10 metres to support an expansion of the Dunkley Parade shops.
Tingira Hills Care Community
Tingira Hills Care Community (formerly Opal Hillside) is a major residential aged care facility in the Lake Macquarie region offering up to 128 beds across single en-suite and companion rooms. It provides permanent, respite, dementia, and palliative care. Key features include a Memory Care Neighborhood, a Wellness Centre, an on-site cafe, a hairdressing salon, and a community bus. It was specifically engineered to manage variable ground movement associated with local mine subsidence.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
A significant $131 million redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. Approved in May 2025, the project features a nine-storey expansion (SSD-38025700) adding 114 inpatient beds, five new operating theatres, and an expanded emergency department. The development also includes a new main entrance on Casey Street, ten consulting suites, and enhanced radiology and oncology services. As of April 2026, the project is integrated into the broader Gateshead Medical Precinct Planning Proposal, which seeks to rezone surrounding land to support a regionally significant health hub.Construction is phased to maintain hospital operations, with final completion targeted for 2027.
Lake Macquarie Square
A sub-regional shopping centre located in Mount Hutton, 14km from Newcastle's CBD. The project, originally a $60 million redevelopment completed in 2019 by Charter Hall, consolidated Lake Macquarie Fair and Mount Hutton Plaza into a single, modern retail destination with approximately 24,000 m2 of prime retail space. The centre is anchored by BIG W, Coles, and Woolworths, with over 70 specialty stores, a medical precinct, childcare, and a 24-hour gym. Revelop acquired the asset in February 2025 for $122.5 million.
41 Wilsons Road Townhouses
Exclusive new development of architecturally designed townhouses (7 units in total, including 2, 3, and 4-bedroom layouts) with premium fixtures, designer kitchens, and open-plan living, crafted by Jade Building & Constructions. Construction is nearing completion, with an estimated finish date of mid to late 2025.
Uniting Charlestown
A $300 million landmark seniors living and aged care development on the former TAFE campus at Tiral Street, Charlestown. Stage 1 delivers a 120-bed residential aged care home and 96 independent living units (ILUs). Stage 2 adds 107 ILUs and 133 residential apartments across four buildings ranging from 5 to 14 storeys. Amenities include a wellness centre, hairdresser, cafe, swimming pool, clubhouse, landscaped rooftop with BBQ area, walking paths, chapel and multi-faith space, and visiting rooms for GPs and allied health practitioners.The first seniors living development in NSW to receive State Significant Development Approval (SSDA) under the Housing State Environmental Planning Policy. Project management by TSA Riley, architecture by Plus Architecture.
83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision
A boutique residential subdivision of approximately 1.25 hectares into 13 low-density lots in a quiet cul-de-sac in Eleebana, with part of the site designated for environmental conservation. The project includes demolition of existing dwelling and offers family-friendly access to schools, recreation, and Lake Macquarie foreshore. Development approval granted, subdivision works certificate approved, lots currently being sold with settlement upon registration.
1,809 residents of Mount Hutton (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,946. Unemployment sits at 7.0%, with participation at 58.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Mount Hutton features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,809 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.9% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 21.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The community displays a particularly strong concentration in health care & social assistance, where employment is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of the local workforce, well below the 5.3% average for Regional NSW. While there are local job opportunities, a significant portion of the workforce travels to external areas for work, as indicated by the ratio of the Census working population to local residents. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force increased by 0.4% alongside a 2.7% employment decline, resulting in the unemployment rate rise by 3.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mount Hutton. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mount Hutton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Mount Hutton (NSW) is $1,519 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $710 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,663 a year against an average of $72,248. 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 aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Mount Hutton had a median income among taxpayers of $55,663 with the average level standing at $72,248. This is higher than average nationally and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,407 (median) and $79,704 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Mount Hutton, between the 30th and 36th percentiles.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 33.8% of residents (1,308 people), reflecting patterns seen the surrounding region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 35th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Hutton (NSW) had 1,443 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 5% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $395 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,798 a month. Rent absorbs 26.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile in Mount Hutton, as measured during the most recent Census, was made up of 73.5% detached houses and 26.5% other forms of housing (such as duplexes, townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Regional NSW breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Mount Hutton trailed the Regional NSW benchmark, sitting at 33.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (37.3%) or renting (28.7%). The median monthly home loan repayment locally was higher than the Regional NSW average at $1,798, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $395, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Mount Hutton are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Hutton (NSW) counted 1,443 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority at 66.5% of all residences, consisting of 23.4% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 15.9% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.5%, with single-person households representing 29.6% and shared group households making up 3.9% of the total. The typical household size is 2.3 individuals, which is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.4% of adults in Mount Hutton (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 158 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 946 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality displays lower levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates (17.4%) sitting significantly below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This identifies a key area of focus for dedicated learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent the primary higher education credential at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (29.4%). A notable 24.7% of local residents are enrolled in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 8.9% attending primary schools, 6.3% in secondary schools, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Hutton (NSW) reaches 40 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 500 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 analysis of public transit options indicates that there are 40 transport stops within the suburb of Mount Hutton (NSW), consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 23 distinct transit routes, which combine to offer 503 passenger journeys every week. Transit access is classified as excellent, with typical residential distances to the nearest transit stop averaging 130 meters. As a residential community, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb to commute, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A total of 21.2% of workers carry out their roles from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Transit route frequency averages 71 journeys per day across all systems, which translates to roughly 12 weekly journeys at each individual stop.
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58.2% of residents in Mount Hutton (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 12.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.2 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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Significant healthcare concerns are apparent throughout Mount Hutton, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of long-term medical conditions, which affect both younger and older age brackets. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at roughly 55% of the local population (~2,147 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues in the locality were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.4 and 10.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 58.2% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 24.4% of residents aged 65 and over (944 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Hutton (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 7.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.9%) and English (31.1%). 4.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mount Hutton was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.3% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 92.6% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Mount Hutton was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.2% of people in Mount Hutton. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mount Hutton are Australian, comprising 31.9% of the population, English, comprising 31.1% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.7% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Mount Hutton (vs 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 0.4% (vs 0.4%) and Samoan at 0.4% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Hutton (NSW) is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.4% 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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Mount Hutton's median age of 42 years is close to the Regional NSW average of 43, while being notably higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic breakdown shows a high concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 years (16.4%), whereas the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller (9.6%) than is typical across Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age segment has increased from 14.4% to 16.4% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age cohort rose from 10.4% to 11.6%. In contrast, the group aged 5 to 14 years contracted from 11.4% to 10.1%, while the cohort aged 85+ decreased from 6.9% to 5.6%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major population shifts. The 85+ cohort is expected to experience the most rapid growth at 61%, adding 131 residents to reach a total of 348. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 55 to 64.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Hutton (NSW)
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 11 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 Jul 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 — 75 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,712 at the 2021 Census → 3,871 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 (SAL12777). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.