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The median house price in Narrabri is $470k, with units at $312k. House values have moved 6.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Narrabri has an estimated 7,361 residents, up from 7,327 at the 2021 Census. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Narrabri has an estimated population of 7,361 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 34 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,327 residents. This change is calculated from the resident population of 7,361, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP data release (June 2025) alongside 38 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 5.7 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Narrabri has shown steady growth trends with a -0.6% compound annual growth rate, which was faster than the SA3 area. The population expansion was mostly driven by natural increase, which made up approximately 65.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year, are used. Growth rates by age brackets from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Anticipated future population trends point to lower quartile growth compared to other non-metropolitan regions in Australia, with the suburb of Narrabri projected to grow by 25 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 0.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Narrabri over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical area data, the suburb of Narrabri averages approximately 10 dwellings approved for development each year. This totals an estimated 50 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 7 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Because the population has decreased in recent times, this new supply has likely matched demand, providing buyers with suitable options, while new dwellings carry an average value of $702,000, indicating that developers are targeting the higher-end market with premium projects.
Additionally, there have been $112,000 in commercial approvals registered this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the area. Compared against the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Narrabri displays 71.0% higher construction activity per capita, giving buyers a wider selection, even though building activity has slowed down recently. This level is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and pointing to potential planning restrictions. New developments are composed of 70.0% detached houses and 30.0% attached dwellings, showing an evolving mix of attached housing options that offer choices across different price points, ranging from large family residences to more affordable compact dwellings. This marks a major shift from the current housing distribution of 87.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of development sites while meeting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The estimated ratio of 983 people in the area for every single dwelling approval underscores a quiet and low-intensity development landscape. Future forecasts indicate that the suburb of Narrabri will add 25 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of development, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially assisting growth beyond the current population forecasts.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Narrabri, worth an estimated $986 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.96 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 projects that are expected to influence the area. Key developments include the Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Narrabri Place Strategy, the Newell Highway Upgrade - Heavy Duty Pavement Upgrades (Narrabri to Moree), and the Narrabri Solar Farm and BESS, with the following list highlighting those of greatest relevance.
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Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A major long-duration energy storage project featuring a 125 MW / 1,000 MWh battery system with an 8-hour discharge capacity. Located adjacent to the Narrabri Transgrid substation, it utilizes Energy Vault's B-VAULT architecture to enhance grid reliability and support the NSW renewable energy transition. The project was awarded a 14-year Long-Term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) and is transitioning to an 'Own and Operate' model under Energy Vault.
Narrabri Place Strategy
A 20-year strategic framework finalised in April 2025 by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure together with Narrabri Shire Council. The strategy provides the planning framework to rezone land across three precincts under the Narrabri Local Environmental Plan 2012, supporting at least 2,100 new flood-free homes with a mix of detached and medium-density housing, a revitalised town centre featuring an Eat Street dining concept, new health, aged care and childcare facilities, potential school sites and improved sport and active transport networks.A new employment lands precinct between the Newell Highway and the Inland Rail corridor will support light industrial and commercial uses, while a separate Northern NSW Inland Port precinct will accommodate heavier industrial activity leveraging the Inland Rail project. The strategy is expected to generate around 600 new jobs. Development applications consistent with the strategy can now be lodged with Narrabri Shire Council. Replaces the earlier Narrabri Special Activation Precinct process.
Newell Highway Upgrade - Heavy Duty Pavement Upgrades (Narrabri to Moree)
Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments, this project delivered more than 20 km of heavy duty pavement upgrades across four priority sections of the Newell Highway between Narrabri and Moree. Works included new heavy duty pavement, wider shoulders, upgraded intersections, five overtaking lanes, improved drainage, flood resilience improvements and the new Spring Creek heavy vehicle rest area. The project was completed in September 2025.
Narrabri Solar Farm
Proposed 140 MW DC solar farm with a 100 MW battery energy storage system on about 312 hectares of private rural land north-east of Narrabri. The project is in the Environmental Impact Statement phase of the NSW State Significant Development process after receiving SEARs on 5 July 2024. It would connect to the existing 132 kV transmission line, supply the National Electricity Market, power about 35,000 homes, avoid about 182,000 tonnes of CO2 each year and support about 100 construction jobs plus 3 operational jobs.
Sawmill Business Centre Stage 2
Second stage development of the Sawmill Business Centre providing additional commercial and light industrial facilities. Project includes new warehouse spaces, office buildings, and improved infrastructure to support local business growth.
Gunnedah Regional Saleyards Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the regional saleyards including new multi-administration and buyers facility, new pens, improvements to internal roads, lighting, and site infrastructure. The holding pens, central draft area, and scales are now roofed, enhancing safety and improving animal welfare. Upgrades also include a truck-wash facility, new perimeter fencing, solar power installation, a water capture and reuse system, and improved dust suppression measures.
Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary
The Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary is a 50-acre conservation, wildlife hospital and eco-tourism destination on the Oxley Highway at Gunnedah. The $22.7 million facility includes a koala rehabilitation hospital with treatment suites and ICU rooms, gift shop, cafe, learning auditorium, koala and wildlife enclosures, walking trails, glamping tents, caravan and RV sites, volunteer accommodation, and a caretaker residence. Stages one and two are complete; stage three construction began June 2025 targeting December 2025 completion, with a public opening anticipated in March-April 2026.The project expects to draw 90,000 visitors annually and create local jobs. A park operator is yet to be confirmed.
Gunnedah Solar Farm
The 110MW (or 154MW DC) utility-scale solar farm, now owned by CalEnergy Resources (a subsidiary of Northern Powergrid/Berkshire Hathaway Energy) and formerly developed by Canadian Solar, has reached substantial completion and is operational. Located on 304 hectares, it uses 460,000 bifacial panels on a single-axis tracking system. It can power approximately 48,000 homes and has a long-term power purchase agreement with Amazon. It was registered to the grid in July 2021.
4,250 residents of Narrabri are employed, from a labour force of 4,396. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 73.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% 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 suburb of Narrabri has a balanced labor force that includes both professional and manual workers across a range of industries, with an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,250 residents are employed. This unemployment rate is 0.8% below the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, while labor force participation is exceptionally high at 73.2% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a small proportion of residents, 9.6%, worked from home, although the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The suburb of Narrabri shows a particularly high concentration of workers in mining, at 3.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing only 12.9% of the workforce in the suburb of Narrabri compared to 16.9% in Regional NSW. Although there are local jobs available, it appears that a significant number of residents travel to other areas for work, based on the ratio of Census working population to local residents. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month period experienced a 2.1% reduction in the labor force alongside a 3.8% decline in employment, which led to a 1.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decline by 0.9%, the labor force decrease by 0.4%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context on potential future demand in the suburb of Narrabri. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local employment profile to project growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment mix in the suburb of Narrabri indicates local employment should grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, noting this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Narrabri is $1,590 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $826 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,900 a year against an average of $62,791. 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 latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Narrabri has a median taxpayer income of $52,900 and an average of $62,791. This sits below the national average, contrasting with a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would stand at approximately $58,359 for the median and $69,271 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Narrabri are all modest, ranking between the 40th and 54th percentiles.
Income distribution shows that 31.6% of the population, representing 2,326 individuals, earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with the broader metropolitan trend of 29.9% in this bracket. Housing costs are manageable, with residents retaining 87.7% of their income, though disposable income is below average at the 46th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Narrabri had 2,739 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,448 a month. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing composition in the suburb of Narrabri consisted of 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative options, compared to Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Narrabri was lower than the regional average, standing at 34.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged at 32.7% or rented at 33.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment was significantly lower than the Regional NSW average at $1,448, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $260, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Narrabri are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent is also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Narrabri counted 2,739 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% 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 make up the majority of households at 68.1%, consisting of 26.4% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.9%, with lone person households representing 29.0% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size of 2.4 people matches the average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.5% of adults in Narrabri hold a university qualification, including 11.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,256 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 898 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 Narrabri experiences educational disparities, with university graduation rates of 15.5% sitting significantly below the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents a clear challenge as well as a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications from vocational institutions, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 30.6%. Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 30.2% of residents currently participating in formal study.
This comprises 13.0% enrolled in primary schools, 7.9% in secondary schools, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Narrabri reaches 159 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 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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Analysis of public transport options shows 159 active transit stops in the suburb of Narrabri, consisting of a combination of train and bus facilities. These stops are served by 33 unique routes, which provide a total of 362 weekly passenger services. Accessibility to transit is considered good, with residents living an average of 237 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, the majority of residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.5.
A relatively low proportion of residents, 9.6%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which might reflect conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The average frequency of transit services is 51 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 2 weekly trips for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.7% of residents in Narrabri report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 6.0% 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 assessments indicate significant challenges in the suburb of Narrabri, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with common medical issues notable across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 52% of the population, which represents about 3,811 people. Asthma and arthritis were identified as the most prevalent medical conditions in the suburb of Narrabri, affecting 9.7 and 9.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 63.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents of working age display a higher than average rate of chronic health issues. The suburb of Narrabri has 21.2% of its population aged 65 and over, which accounts for 1,560 people and is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health outcomes among older residents present some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Narrabri is largely Australian-born, at 94.7% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (37.8%) and English (28.3%). 10.3% 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 Narrabri displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.9% of the population, 94.7% of residents born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 65.2% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Based on parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Narrabri are Australian, representing 37.8% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 30.0%, English at 28.3%, and Australian Aboriginal at 10.3%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 4.6%.
There are also distinct differences in the presence of other ethnic backgrounds, with Samoan representing 0.1% of the suburb of Narrabri (matching the 0.1% regional rate), Korean at 0.1% (matching 0.1% regionally), and Sri Lankan at 0.1% (matching 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narrabri is 39. 25.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Narrabri is 39, which is much lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and very close to the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, the suburb of Narrabri has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 at 13.8%, but fewer residents in the 65 - 74 bracket at 11.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 6.2% to 7.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 11.3% to 12.4%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.3% to 12.1% and the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.7% to 12.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts project major changes in the age profile of the suburb of Narrabri. Leading this transition, the 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 30% (an increase of 165 people), rising to 725 from 559. The combined age brackets of 65 and over will make up 57% of total population growth, showing the aging trend of the area. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and the 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Narrabri
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 4 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 Aug 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,327 at the 2021 Census → 7,361 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 (SAL12912). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.