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The median house price in Mount Warrigal is $960k, with units at $822k. House values have moved 5.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Mount Warrigal has an estimated 4,854 residents, down from 4,880 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 94% of areas nationally. That puts 2,555 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Mount Warrigal's population is estimated at around 4,854 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 26 people (0.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,880 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,849, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,554 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch applies the 2024 projections from Geoscience Australia and the ABS, using 2022 as the anchor point. Wherever such figures are unavailable, SA2 projections issued by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age cohort growth projections derived from these models are also extended to cover the years 2032 through 2041. Looking at future demographic paths in the suburb of Mount Warrigal, the model forecasts a contraction in the overall population, with a projected loss of 27 residents by 2041. Conversely, expansion is anticipated in particular age bands, notably the group aged 25 to 34, which is expected to rise by 98 individuals. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
46 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Warrigal over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below 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 building approvals from the ABS mapping statistical areas, the suburb of Mount Warrigal has maintained a yearly average of approximately 9 newly approved residential spaces. Over the last 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an estimated 46 properties received approvals, with 4 recorded so far in FY-26. Amid recent population contraction, the supply of homes has remained sufficient for local demand, fostering a balanced market environment with plenty of options for purchasers, while the average expected construction cost for these new properties is $386,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $1.3 million during this financial year, reinforcing that the local area remains mostly focused on residential projects. Compared to the Rest of NSW, building development in the suburb of Mount Warrigal is exceptionally low, tracking at 79.0% below the regional per capita average. This lack of upcoming residential construction typically helps sustain demand and prices for existing properties. The volume also falls short of national benchmarks, which highlights the mature state of the local market and points to potential constraints on building. The breakdown of recent residential construction consists of 25.0% standalone houses and 75.0% higher-density alternatives like townhouses and units. Prioritizing medium and high-density options provides more economical price points and caters well to downsizers, real estate investors, and those entering the property market for the first time. This represents a major shift from the current residential makeup where houses constitute 98.0% of the market, indicating that vacant buildable land is scarce and reflecting modern lifestyle trends alongside home affordability challenges. The ratio of roughly 1940 residents for every single approval underscores that the suburb of Mount Warrigal is a long-established, mature community. As the population is predicted to remain steady or contract, the suburb of Mount Warrigal should experience less strain on its housing supply, which may yield favorable buying conditions.
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 33 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mount Warrigal, worth an estimated $5.05 billion. 7 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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Few factors shape local performance as dramatically as upgrades to public infrastructure, major projects, and zoning plans. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. The primary developments in the broader region include the Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal, the Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program, the Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan, and the New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services, with the following list detailing those of greatest local relevance.
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Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal
Rebuilding a 930-meter seawall (revetment) to modern engineering standards to address coastal erosion and public safety. The project features improved beach access with a minimum of three formalised beach access points and an emergency access ramp.
Calderwood Public School
New public primary school and co-located preschool at the corner of Calderwood Road and Escarpment Drive, Calderwood. The school will accommodate 576 students across 24 permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, a library, hall, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), canteen and administration areas. The co-located public preschool will have 60 places. Construction awarded to ADCO Constructions with main works commencing June 2026, targeting Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening. Part of the NSW Government's $9 billion school infrastructure investment including $2.1 billion for regional NSW.
The Links Hotel
Proposed hotel development on a 6,736 sqm parcel of Council-owned land (Lot 1 DP 1098888) beside The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove, around 300 metres from the new Shellharbour Hospital. Shellharbour City Council ran an Expressions of Interest process seeking an experienced hotel developer partner to design, build and operate the hotel. Concept plans prepared by Jackson Teece Architecture call for at least 140 rooms, a restaurant and bar, meeting and event spaces, a wellness and gym area, and dedicated parking.The project aims to address a local shortage of overnight accommodation, support tourism, business travel and visiting healthcare workers and patients, and create local jobs. EOI submissions closed in October 2025 and Council has not yet announced a selected developer as of mid-2026; the hotel remains targeted to open by the end of 2028.
Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (Jilba Park, Collins Reserve)
Shellharbour City Council program renewing and upgrading local community playgrounds to enhance safety, accessibility, and multi-generational play. The program includes fence additions, updated inclusive play equipment, and nature play spaces across sites such as Collins Reserve and Jilba Park.
13 Benson Avenue Residential Development
Construction of an eight-storey residential flat building comprising 55 residential units, two levels of basement car parking, landscaping, drainage, a two-lot Torrens Title subdivision, and part public road and civil works in Shellharbour City Centre. The Development Application (DA0544/2021) was lodged in August 2021 and is currently still in the assessment/planning stage with Shellharbour City Council.
Stockland Shellharbour Retail Park Expansion
Retail park expansion and tenant remix adjacent to the main Stockland Shellharbour centre. Works since 2013 have established a major regional retail destination anchored by Myer in the mall and, at the retail park, large-format tenancies including Woolworths, Dan Murphys, Chemist Warehouse, Baby Bunting, Petbarn, Rebel, Ronis and TK Maxx. In 2025 the site added 10 Ampol AmpCharge EV bays, indicating ongoing operational upgrades.
Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program
A state-first two-year pilot program designed to allow mobile tiny homes (moveable dwellings on trailers) to be used as rental accommodation on existing residential lots without a development application. The program aims to address local housing affordability by creating a faster planning pathway through a Local Approvals Policy and amendments to the Shellharbour LEP 2013. The pilot applies to Torrens Title lots with one existing dwelling, excluding flood-prone, bushfire-prone, or heritage-affected land. Following a NSW Government Gateway Determination in March 2026, the proposal underwent public exhibition from 9 April to 8 May 2026, with final submissions accepted until 22 May 2026.
The Waterfront Shell Cove
The Waterfront Shell Cove is a 2.1 billion AUD master-planned coastal community developed by Frasers Property Australia in partnership with Shellharbour City Council. The project features a 270-berth marina, a vibrant town centre, and approximately 3,250 homes. Significant milestones in 2026 include the ongoing construction of the Vela Apartments (completion late 2026) and the official ground-breaking of the Shellharbour Boathouse in April 2026, which will provide dry-stack storage and marine maintenance services upon its scheduled opening in July 2027.
1,907 residents of Mount Warrigal are employed, from a labour force of 2,201. Unemployment sits at 13.3%, with participation at 55.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,969, about 82% 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 suburb of Mount Warrigal features a balanced mix of professional and manual workers, with strong representation in the essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 13.3%, and employment growth estimated at 2.3% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch aggregates of statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, there are 1,907 employed residents, while the rate of unemployment is 9.2% higher than the rate of 4.1% seen across Regional NSW, indicating potential for development, and the labor participation rate is considerably lower at 55.2% compared to the 60.6% recorded in Regional NSW.
Census records indicate that a moderate 18.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this should be viewed in light of coronavirus restriction periods. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The suburb of Mount Warrigal exhibits a strong focus on the building sector, where employment concentrations reach 1.5 times the regional norm. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented at 0.2%, in contrast to the regional baseline of 5.3%. The heavily residential nature of the suburb of Mount Warrigal appears to constrain local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of working citizens at the Census to the total resident population. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data for the wider statistical regions, the past 12 months saw a 2.3% rise in employment alongside a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, which kept the overall rate of unemployment stable. This stands in contrast to Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the overall workforce dropped by 0.4%, and the unemployment level increased by 0.5 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 can provide additional perspective on prospective hiring requirements in the suburb of Mount Warrigal. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce composition to model potential expansion trends. While employment across the nation is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary substantially depending on the sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce suggests that employment in the suburb of Mount Warrigal will grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighting extrapolation for illustration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Warrigal is $1,365 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $622 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,230 a year against an average of $62,830. 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 the most recent ATO figures collected by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Mount Warrigal are generally below the national standard. Local taxpayers earn a median income of $51,230, while the average income is recorded at $62,830, compared to regional benchmarks of $52,390 for the median and $65,215 for the average in Regional NSW. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would place the median income at roughly $56,517 and the average income at $69,314 as of March 2026.
According to Census records, family, personal, and household earnings in the suburb of Mount Warrigal all rank between the 14th and 25th percentiles nationally. Regarding the distribution of earnings, the largest cohort consists of 31.0% of residents (1,504 people) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is very similar to the regional distribution where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Home buyers face severe financial stress, with only 82.2% of household income remaining after mortgage costs, ranking in the 23rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Warrigal had 1,784 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 29.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.0%. 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 distribution of residential structures in the suburb of Mount Warrigal at the time of the latest Census stood at 98.0% standalone houses and 2.0% alternative housing styles, including semi-detached properties, units, and other dwellings, compared to the Regional NSW distribution of 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Mount Warrigal was higher than the regional average, reaching 43.3%, while the remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (30.5%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly home loan payment of $1,950 was considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rental cost of $405 was also higher than the regional median of $330.
On a national level, home loan payments in the suburb of Mount Warrigal exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Warrigal counted 1,784 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households in the suburb of Mount Warrigal at 77.4%, which consists of 28.6% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 17.2% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.6%, consisting of single-person households at 21.3% and group housing setups representing 1.7% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.7% of adults in Mount Warrigal hold a university qualification, including 9.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 32.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 190 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 887 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 suburb of Mount Warrigal faces distinct educational challenges, with university attainment rates at 12.7%, which is substantially lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for targeted schooling programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and vocational training is highly represented, with 41.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 32.0%. The level of educational enrollment is quite high, with 26.2% of local residents currently participating in formal schooling.
This is comprised of 10.4% in primary schools, 6.9% in secondary schools, and 2.5% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Warrigal reaches 46 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 460 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 analysis identifies 46 active stops operating in the suburb of Mount Warrigal, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 27 separate routes, which combine to offer 456 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the area, the vast majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 95%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Around 18.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 65 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 9 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.2% of residents in Mount Warrigal report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate significant difficulties in the suburb of Mount Warrigal, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of long-term health issues, with common medical issues notable among both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 52% of the population, representing approximately 2,514 people. The primary medical conditions recorded among local residents were arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.1 and 9.1% of the population, respectively, while 61.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The workforce-age group faces notable health issues, with higher rates of long-term illness. Citizens aged 65 and over make up 24.3% of the local population, representing 1,179 people. The health status of local seniors presents several difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring the trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Warrigal is largely Australian-born, at 81.0% of residents, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.1%) and English (27.1%). 5.3% 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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The suburb of Mount Warrigal aligns closely with regional averages for cultural mix, with 81.0% of residents born in Australia, 90.1% holding citizenship, and 87.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 58.8% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent countries of origin, the three primary heritage groups in the suburb of Mount Warrigal are Australian at 27.1% of the population, English at 27.1% of the population, and Other at 6.6% of the population. There are also distinct variations in the concentration of other backgrounds: Spanish ancestry is highly represented at 1.3% of the population compared to 0.3% regionally, Hungarian ancestry is at 0.5% compared to 0.2%, and Macedonian ancestry is at 2.0% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Warrigal is 42. 24.3% 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 in the suburb of Mount Warrigal is 42 years, which is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years, but older than the national median of 38 years. The demographic mix shows a high proportion of children aged 0 to 4 years at 6.6%, while the cohort aged 55 to 64 years is relatively small at 11.5% compared to the rest of the region. Since 2021, the cohort aged 25 to 34 has increased from 11.4% to 12.4% of the population. In contrast, the group aged 45 to 54 declined from 11.9% to 10.7%, and the group aged 55 to 64 dropped from 12.6% to 11.5%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest notable shifts for the community. The cohort aged 25 to 34 is expected to experience the highest growth rate at 15%, adding 89 residents to reach a total of 691. Conversely, contractions are projected for the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 65 to 74.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Warrigal
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,880 at the 2021 Census → 4,854 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 (SAL12812). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.