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The median house price in Mount Hutton (NSW) is $891k, with units at $749k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Mount Hutton (NSW) has an estimated 3,877 residents, up from 3,712 at the 2021 Census — a change of 165 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. That puts 1,134 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of updated ABS population statistics and post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Mount Hutton (NSW) records an estimated 3,877 residents as of Aug 2026. Comparing this against the 2021 Census tally of 3,712 people demonstrates an expansion of 165 people (4.4%). These figures incorporate an ERP baseline of 3,863 derived from the ABS release of June 2025 alongside 83 validated new addresses recorded after the Census benchmark. Mount Hutton displays a density of 1,133 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader AreaSearch benchmark territories.
The suburb outpaced its broader SA3 area (3.3%) through its 4.4% expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth outperformer. Recent gains have been heavily underpinned by interstate arrivals, which represented roughly 64.0% of the overall demographic expansion. Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modelling published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 datasets released in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Age cohort trajectories from these series guide forward estimates between 2032 and 2041. Based on these demographic projections, the suburb of Mount Hutton (NSW) is slated for an expansion rate sitting slightly beneath the national regional median, gaining 436 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 modelling to mark a cumulative 16-year increase of 10.9%.
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88 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Hutton (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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AreaSearch examination of ABS residential approval figures indicates the area has tracked roughly 17 dwelling permits annually, generating 88 approved residences over the recent 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 30 approvals have been documented. During the period spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the community added an average of 3.1 new residents per home constructed, illustrating a scenario where residential requirements outstrip incoming supply, an imbalance that generally creates upward valuation pressure and heightened purchaser rivalry. Incoming residences reflect an average construction value of $235,000, which sits below regional benchmarks to provide relatively attainable price points.
Non-residential development has seen $43,000 in commercial approvals during the current financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character. Per capita construction volumes in the locality align closely with the Rest of NSW benchmark, maintaining market equilibrium alongside regional trends while experiencing a recent uptick in building activity. Incoming residential additions comprise 43.0% detached dwellings and 57.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-density development delivers accessible price tiers well-matched to downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. Such activity marks a clear departure from the established residential profile (presently 74.0% houses), reflecting land constraints alongside rising demand for varied, cost-effective residential formats. Demonstrating a density profile of approximately 145 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits low-density planning attributes. Forward demographic projections indicate an increase of 422 residents up to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Prevailing construction levels remain in harmony with upcoming residential demand, supporting stable property market conditions devoid of severe inflationary stress.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mount Hutton (NSW)
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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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Infrastructure upgrades, regional developments, and strategic planning decisions play a defining role in shaping local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 key projects with potential local impacts, highlighted by Lake Macquarie Square, the Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan, Ryhope Street Subdivision, and The Summit.
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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.
1,800 residents of Mount Hutton (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,943. Unemployment sits at 7.4%, with participation at 59.1%. 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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The local labour pool features strong representation across essential service sectors alongside an overall jobless rate of 7.4%, as shown by AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the community, 1,800 residents are employed as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate exceeds Regional NSW's 4.1% by 3.3%, highlighting potential for employment recovery, and the participation level closely matches Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census figures indicated that 21.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though these numbers reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Major resident employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The health care & social assistance sector exhibits substantial local importance, engaging workers at 1.3 times the regional average rate. By contrast, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry accounts for only 0.2% of the local workforce relative to 5.3% across the wider region. An assessment of Census resident worker numbers against local job positions suggests substantial outward commuting among the working population. AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS and SALM series shows that during the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.4% while overall employment contracted by 2.9%, driving a 3.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This diverged from Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the overall workforce dropped by 0.4%, and the jobless measure rose by 0.5 percentage points. Long-term national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements. Applying these five and ten-year sectoral outlooks to the local industry distribution provides an indicative trajectory for employment growth. While nationwide job numbers are projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors show substantial divergence. Weighting these sectoral projections against local industry representation suggests potential job increases of 6.9% across five years and 14.4% over ten years, representing a direct structural extrapolation rather than a localized population-based model.
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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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Local taxpayer earnings exceed the Australian benchmark based on ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median taxable compensation reaches $55,663 and the average sits at $72,248, outperforming the respective Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215. Incorporating a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 generates updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $61,407 for the median and $79,704 for the average. Census 2021 indicators place personal, family, and household earnings within modest bands, spanning the 30th to 36th percentiles. Looking at distribution, 33.8% of individuals (1,310 individuals) fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring metropolitan patterns where 29.9% share this range.
Housing cost burdens remain pronounced, with retained earnings standing at 82.4% to place the area at the 35th percentile for affordability.
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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According to the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 73.5% houses alongside 26.5% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached structures, compared with Regional NSW benchmarks of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership trailed the Regional NSW benchmark at 33.9%, while remaining homes were divided between mortgaged properties (37.3%) and rental accommodation (28.7%). Monthly mortgage commitments averaged $1,798 and median weekly rents reached $395, both sitting above Regional NSW comparators of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, local mortgage repayments remain beneath the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs surpass the nationwide figure 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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Families constitute the majority of households at 66.5%, consisting of couples without children (25.9%), couples with children (23.4%), and single parent families (15.9%). The remaining 33.5% comprises non-family arrangements, primarily lone person households (29.6%) and group households (3.9%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.3 people, slightly below the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
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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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Educational attainment levels show a lower incidence of higher education credentials, with university qualifications held by 17.4% of residents compared to the 32.2% NSW benchmark. Within tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 13.1%, followed by postgraduate awards at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Technical and vocational training remains highly prominent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (29.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.2%). Formal study engages 24.7% of the local population. Primary schooling represents 8.9% of residents, secondary education accounts for 6.3%, and tertiary studies comprise 3.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Hutton (NSW) reaches 40 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 480 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transport connectivity is supported by 40 active bus stops across the locality, linked by 23 routes that generate 477 weekly services. Stop accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity measuring 130 meters. Commuters largely travel outside the area for employment, with private motor vehicles representing the primary transport mode at 96%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling, below regional averages, while 21.2% of workers worked from home according to 2021 Census records gathered during pandemic conditions. Bus services provide an average frequency of 68 daily trips across the transit network, representing roughly 11 weekly services per stop location.
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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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AreaSearch analysis of chronic condition incidence and mortality figures highlights notable health burdens impacting both older and younger demographics across the community, alongside a high private health insurance rate of roughly 55% (~2,150 people). This exceeds the Regional NSW rate of 51.9%. Prevalent chronic ailments in the community comprise mental health conditions (11.4%) and arthritis (10.9%), while 58.2% of residents reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness, and residents aged 65 and over account for 23.9% of the population (926 people), showing health metrics that broadly track wider national senior trends.
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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Cultural diversity measures sit below broader benchmarks, with 88.3% of the community born in Australia, 93.3% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 53.2% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background, the most common reported lineages are Australian (31.9%), English (31.1%), and Scottish (8.7%). Notable concentrations also appear across specific backgrounds, including Welsh ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 0.4% (matching 0.4% regionally), and Samoan at 0.4% (against 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Hutton (NSW) is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.1% 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 suburb of Mount Hutton (NSW) maintains an age distribution younger than Regional NSW overall. The 25 - 44 cohort represents 27.8% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while individuals aged 0 - 24 comprise 26.3% against a regional benchmark of 29.3%. AreaSearch records a median age of 42 as at August 2026, shifting from 43 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. The most pronounced change since the Census occurred within the 25 - 44 age cohort, expanding from 24.8% to 27.8%.
By 2041, seniors aged 65+ are forecast to drive the majority of demographic growth, adding 233 residents (25%) to reach 1,160, whereas younger cohorts (0 - 24) are anticipated to contract.
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 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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago 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 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 — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,712 at the 2021 Census → 3,877 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 (SAL12777). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.