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Mount Nelson has an estimated 2,886 residents, up from 2,749 at the 2021 Census — a change of 137 people, or 5.0%. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 540 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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Following examination of demographic data from the ABS and fresh address verification by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mount Nelson is home to approximately 2,886 residents as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 137 individuals (5.0%) from the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 2,749 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 2,886, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside an additional 21 validated new addresses confirmed post-census. The local population density stands at 540 persons per square kilometer, which offers substantial open space per resident and opportunities for subsequent development.
The 5.0% expansion recorded in the suburb of Mount Nelson since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (1.8%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. The upward population trajectory was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up roughly 92.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. If specific SA2 units lack this coverage, or when estimating cohort shifts past 2032, state projections for Tasmania published in 2022 using 2021 as a base are applied, modified by combining local government area growth figures into SA2 levels using weightings. Looking ahead, the suburb of Mount Nelson is expected to experience population expansion that exceeds the national statistical area median, with combined SA2 projections pointing to an increase of 406 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 14.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Nelson over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, broadly in line with 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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Statistical evaluations of building approvals by AreaSearch indicate that Mount Nelson averages roughly 6 annual residential permits, with a total of 31 homes approved over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 7 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. A ratio of 1.8 people moving to the locality for each constructed residence during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 points to a balanced relationship between supply and demand, sustaining quiet market conditions; however, this metric has climbed to 5.7 people per approved dwelling over the last 2 financial years, highlighting heightened popularity and potential constraints on housing availability.
Residential projects carry an average building valuation of $739,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium housing market. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $10.9 million this financial year, pointing to moderate commercial construction activity. Compared against the broader Hobart metropolitan region, Mount Nelson registers approximately three-quarters of the new housing approval rate per capita, while ranking in the 27th percentile of all examined locations nationwide, which restricts options for prospective purchasers and reinforces demand for established properties. This rate of construction is also below the national average, highlighting the mature state of the local area and suggesting potential planning limitations. Furthermore, all recent building activity has centered on detached houses, preserving the classic low-density environment and offering spacious properties tailored for families. This construction preference leans more toward standalone houses than the existing mix (81.0% at the Census), showing sustained demand for detached homes despite broader density pressures. A ratio of 639 residents per approved dwelling reflects the subdued development environment of the area. Long-term forecasts suggest Mount Nelson will gain 406 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If development remains at current levels, housing supply could fall short of demand, potentially intensifying purchaser competition and driving up property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Nelson, worth an estimated $120 million. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.4 billion. 18 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major works play a significant role in shaping the performance of a suburb. In total, AreaSearch has identified 8 developments that are likely to influence the local area. Key projects of interest include the Southern Outlet Transit Lane, the Mount Nelson and Sandy Bay Neighbourhood Plan, the Fragrance Group Conservatorium Development, and the University of Tasmania Sandy Bay Campus Redevelopment, with details provided for those of greatest relevance.
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Southern Outlet Transit Lane
Major Hobart City Deal transport project delivering a northbound T3 transit lane between Olinda Grove and Macquarie Street to improve travel times for buses, emergency services and high-occupancy vehicles. The project complements the Huntingfield and Firthside Park and Ride facilities, Transit Lane Connector and Macquarie and Davey Street bus improvements. Rockface protection works are scheduled before major transit lane construction progresses.
Taroona Bike Lane Upgrades
Upgrade of bike lanes on the Channel Highway through Taroona to improve cycling infrastructure, including enhanced safety features and connections to the regional cycling network. Funded under the Better Active Transport Grant Program.
Mount Nelson and Sandy Bay Neighbourhood Plan
20-year neighbourhood plan led by City of Hobart to guide future growth and change across Mount Nelson and Sandy Bay. Current phase is preparing the Draft Neighbourhood Plan following the 2023 discussion paper and engagement; final plan was signposted for Council endorsement in early 2025.
University of Tasmania Sandy Bay Campus Redevelopment
The University of Tasmania is redeveloping its Sandy Bay campus, including relocating parts to the Hobart CBD as part of the Southern Infrastructure Strategy. The project involves new teaching and research facilities, student accommodation, sports facilities, and a science and technology precinct with state-of-the-art research and teaching spaces. Additionally, over 20 hectares above Churchill Avenue are proposed for residential rezoning.
Sandy Bay Ferry Terminal
New passenger ferry terminal at Lords Beach in Sandy Bay to expand the River Derwent ferry network. Facilities currently proposed include a kiosk, toilets, bicycle storage and e-mobility charging, with improved pedestrian and cycling links. Hobart City Council confirmed Lords Beach as the preferred location (Dec 2024) and ran community engagement in March 2025. Findings support progressing to detailed design and planning approvals.
Masonic Lodge Hotel Conversion
Adaptive reuse and expansion of the historic 1930s Hobart Masonic Hall. The project involves a seven-storey addition above the existing Stripped Classical style building to create a 51-room hotel. The design preserves the heritage facade and internal halls while adding five levels of accommodation and a rooftop bar. Structural columns will be installed at ground level encroaching onto adjoining titles to support the new upper levels.
21 Enterprise Road Apartments
Original 2020 development application PLN-20-740 proposed 20 multiple dwellings at 21B Enterprise Road. Council refused the application on 10 May 2021 after 213 representations, and the subsequent appeal was withdrawn. In September 2022 the Tasmanian Planning Commission approved rezoning of 21, 21A and 21B Enterprise Road from General Residential to Low Density Residential and applied a Biodiversity Protection Area overlay. Parts of 21A and 21B have since been marketed as residential land with subdivision potential (STCA).No current approval is in force; the concept remains at planning stage.
Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment (Hobart Port Precinct Capacity Improvements)
TasPorts is delivering a staged redevelopment of Hobart's Macquarie Wharves to modernise critical port infrastructure supporting Antarctic research, cruise, trade and logistics. Stage 1 involves demolishing and rebuilding Macquarie Wharf 6 with a new fit-for-purpose structure, shore power, and dedicated berthing for RSV Nuyina as the permanent home of Australia's Antarctic research vessel. Construction contract was awarded to the Hazell Brady joint venture (Hazell Bros Group and Brady Marine and Civil) in December 2025, with early works and geotechnical surveys underway ahead of demolition.Stage 1 practical completion is targeted for August 2028. Subsequent stages will upgrade Macquarie Wharves 4 and 5 to expand cruise and export capacity.
1,576 residents of Mount Nelson are employed, from a labour force of 1,591. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 65.5%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,478, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong concentration of professionals, coupled with a minimal unemployment rate of 0.9% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 0.9%, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,576, while the local unemployment rate sat 3.5% below the Hobart metro average of 4.4%, and labor participation closely mirrored the wider metro rate of 63.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 12.8% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
Local employment is predominantly centered around the fields of education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The locality displays a pronounced concentration in education & training, holding a employment share that is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, building trades have a smaller footprint, accounting for 5.7% of jobs compared to 8.7% across the wider region. The comparison between census workplace data and resident numbers suggests that local job openings within the immediate vicinity are relatively scarce. Aggregated data from Salm and ABS, analyzed by AreaSearch for the period to March 2026, showed that employment rose by 0.9% while the labour force grew by 0.6%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced a 0.1% decline in employment and a 0.2% expansion of the labour force, which led to a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts dated May-25 help illustrate potential future demand in Mount Nelson. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, were aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to Mount Nelson's employment composition indicates that local employment should rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and excludes localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Nelson is $1,687 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $846 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,324 a year against an average of $91,889. The average runs 69% 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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Data from the ATO at the postcode level, processed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, reveals a median taxpayer income of $54,324 and an average of $91,889. This represents an exceptionally high result on a national scale, contrasting with the median income of $54,577 and average income of $65,190 recorded across Greater Hobart. Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated to be approximately $60,272 for the median and $101,951 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes sit around the 52nd percentile nationwide.
Looking at individual earnings, 31.1% of residents (representing 897 people) receive between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the regional proportion of 32.2%. After accounting for housing costs, households retain 87.8% of their earnings, demonstrating substantial purchasing capacity, and the area is situated in the 7th decile for the SEIFA index of relative advantage and disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Nelson had 1,055 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 5% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,586 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. 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 mix of residences in Mount Nelson at the time of the latest Census consisted of 80.9% standalone houses and 19.1% alternative formats (including townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Hobart metro breakdown of 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative housing options. Home ownership levels in Mount Nelson were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 40.4%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.2% and rented homes made up 28.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was higher than the metro average at $1,586, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $320, compared to metro figures of $1,517 and $350 respectively.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs are considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rental rates are also well under the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Nelson counted 1,055 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,108 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.8%, consisting of 27.8% couples raising children, 29.1% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent households. The remaining 31.2% consists of non-family living arrangements, where single person households account for 27.0% and shared student or group households make up 4.4%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is slightly higher than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.4% of adults in Mount Nelson hold a university qualification, including 28.8% with a bachelor degree and 19.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 11.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,587 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,085 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 level of education in Mount Nelson is significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 54.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% across Australia. This strong educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.4% and graduate diplomas at 6.2%. Technical and vocational streams represent 21.8% of qualifications for those aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 11.7%. Engagement in learning is remarkably strong, with 32.2% of the population currently enrolled in some form of study.
This includes 10.0% attending primary school, 9.1% enrolled in higher education, and 7.7% undertaking secondary school studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Nelson reaches 33 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Public transit analysis shows that Mount Nelson is serviced by 33 active transit stops, primarily accommodating bus services. These stops support 64 distinct routes, delivering a total of 4,563 passenger trips per week. Access to transport is excellent, with properties situated an average of 177 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 85%, while 7% utilize buses. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A relatively low proportion of residents (12.8%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 651 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 138 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.5% of residents in Mount Nelson report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Residents of Mount Nelson experience highly positive health profiles, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease trends, with minimal rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance ownership is remarkably high at approximately 64% of the population (1,834 individuals). This compares to a rate of 51.7% across the Greater Hobart region and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequent diagnoses among local residents were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.6 and 8.3% of the community respectively, while 68.5% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 65.5% for Greater Hobart.
Individuals of working age exhibit higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population (565 individuals). Senior health profiles are especially strong, ranking higher nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.6% of Mount Nelson residents were born overseas and 18.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.9%) and Australian (23.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culturally, Mount Nelson displays a higher level of diversity than most Australian suburbs, with 26.6% of residents born outside Australia and 18.7% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the predominant faith, representing 33.5% of the community. The most notable religious variance is Islam, which is practiced by 2.5% of the population, compared to 1.3% across the Greater Hobart area. Regarding parentage and ancestry, the primary backgrounds reported by residents are English at 28.9%, Australian at 23.9%, and Other at 9.4%. There are also distinct concentrations of certain ancestries compared to regional patterns: Welsh heritage is notably higher at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.2%), and Dutch at 1.8% (compared to 1.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Nelson is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of Mount Nelson residents is 39 years, matching the Greater Hobart median of 39 and sitting very close to the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, there is a pronounced concentration of individuals aged 15 - 24 (15.2% locally), while those aged 25 - 34 are less represented (11.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.5% to 15.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 5.2% to 6.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 13.3% to 11.0%, and the 65 to 74 bracket has decreased from 12.5% to 10.7%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change substantially by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 49% (adding 165 people to reach 503), while both the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Nelson
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 3 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,749 at the 2021 Census → 2,886 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 (SAL60430). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.