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The median house price in Neutral Bay is $2.82m, with units at $1.29m. House values have moved -1.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Neutral Bay has an estimated 10,864 residents, up from 10,090 at the 2021 Census — a change of 774 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 149 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 8,554 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region alongside fresh addresses confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Neutral Bay has an estimated residency of approximately 10,864 residents in May 2026. This represents a gain of 774 individuals (7.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,090 individuals. This adjustment is derived from the resident figure of 10,853 computed by AreaSearch following an analysis of the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, combined with an additional 149 validated new addresses following the Census date.
Such a population count corresponds to a density of 8,554 persons per square kilometer, positioning the locality within the highest 10% of all areas nationwide analyzed by AreaSearch, demonstrating that local land is a highly sought-after commodity. The 7.7% rate of expansion in the suburb of Neutral Bay since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (5.9%) and the SA3 area, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. This population rise was chiefly propelled by net arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 88.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level from 2022, based on 2021, are implemented. Growth trends by age cohort from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic shifts point toward growth rates in the lowest national quartile, with projections indicating the suburb of Neutral Bay will add 12 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of natural language zero growth over the 16 years.
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100 new dwellings have been approved in Neutral Bay over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on building approvals data from the ABS mapped by AreaSearch, the area has averaged approximately 20 residential approvals annually, totaling roughly 100 housing units over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 29 during FY-26 so far. With a ratio of 3.2 individuals joining the population for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is lagging behind local demand, typically resulting in tighter buyer rivalry and upward pricing pressure, while new structures feature an average building cost of $875,000, indicating developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $33.1 million during this financial year, pointing to robust business investment locally. Construction activity per capita in the local area aligns closely with Greater Sydney, mirroring broader metropolitan patterns, although residential building has quickened of late. This rate sits below the national average, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and pointing to possible zoning constraints. Newly approved construction consists of 5.0% free-standing houses and 95.0% multi-unit and medium-to-high density projects. A focus on higher-density options provides more accessible price points for buyers, catering well to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Having about 385 residents for each new approval indicates a stable, fully developed market. Looking ahead, the local population is projected to expand by 1 residents through to 2041 according to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Considering prevailing construction trends, the volume of incoming housing should easily satisfy demand, presenting favorable buying opportunities and potentially aiding population gains that outpace current expectations.
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 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Neutral Bay, worth an estimated $1.04 billion. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.8 billion. 32 are already under construction and 55 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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, major planning decisions, and new developments play a key role in regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 37 active projects expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Neutral Bay Town Centre Plaza, the Woolworths Neutral Bay Mixed-Use Development, the 165-173 Military Road Mixed Use Development, and Wirra Neutral Bay, with the following details focusing on those projects of greatest local significance.
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Woolworths Neutral Bay Mixed-Use Development
A $191 million mixed-use State Significant Development (SSD) by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group), designed by Koichi Takada Architects. Upgraded to part-8/part-12-storeys following a gazetted LEP amendment, the approved project features a modernized basement Woolworths supermarket, specialty retail, commercial spaces, medical suites, a 1,000 sqm public plaza, and 97 residential apartments (including 10 affordable housing units). After an initial deemed refusal by North Sydney Council and an appeal, the project was declared an SSD and approved.
Neutral Bay Town Centre Plaza
Coles Group Property Development and Titanium Property Investment are pursuing a mixed-use redevelopment of the Grosvenor Street Coles site and adjoining Grosvenor Lane public car park area. The amended Development Application for a reduced scheme with 42 apartments was approved in May 2025. Coles is also progressing a planning proposal for its preferred town centre outcome, seeking controls to enable a part eight and part nine storey mixed-use building with supermarket and retail floorspace, about 83 apartments, four basement car parking levels, delivery of the Grosvenor Lane public plaza, underground public parking, and public domain upgrades along Grosvenor Street, Cooper Lane and Waters Lane.Council assessment material in March 2026 recommended the planning proposal proceed to Gateway Determination subject to amendments, and the Coles and Titanium EOI for the plaza and underground car park was moving toward a selective Request for Tender process.
Wirra Neutral Bay
Boutique development of 20 luxury three-bedroom residences with expansive harbour and city skyline views, designed by MHNDU with interiors by Richards Stanisich, developed by Podia in partnership with Centennial.
The Villas Neutral Bay
A luxury boutique development by Abadeen Group comprising 18 oversized 2 and 3 bedroom residences, including penthouses with private outdoor spaces, curated onsite amenities, and expansive views. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry.
165-173 Military Road Mixed Use Development
Proposed six storey mixed use redevelopment of the amalgamated corner site at Military Road and Wycombe Road comprising 21 shop top apartments, ground floor retail, three basement parking levels and associated public domain improvements. The proposal has progressed through the North Sydney Council development application process following Land and Environment Court proceedings after a deemed refusal appeal.
183-185 Military Road Mixed Use Development
A 12-storey mixed-use development proposal seeking to increase the maximum building height from 16m to 43m. The development comprises 44 residential apartments (including 5% affordable housing), ground floor retail, commercial spaces on levels 2-3, residential from level 4 upwards, and basement parking. The planning proposal proceeded to Gateway Determination after a successful rezoning review with the State Government, contrary to Council's position which refused the proposal in November 2023. Public exhibition concluded July 8, 2025.
7 Anderson Street Residential Upgrade
Major alterations and additions to an existing seven-storey residential flat building at 7 Anderson Street, Neutral Bay. The project involves a reduction from 36 to 31 residential units, comprehensive basement parking upgrades, enhanced landscaping, Building Code of Australia (BCA) compliance works, installation of a new lift system, and associated site improvements. The development aims to modernize the existing building infrastructure while reducing density to improve amenity for residents.
Palmaria
Nestled on a secluded shoreline of Sydney Harbour, Palmaria is a unique ensemble of six exquisite boutique 3-bedroom residences, including two full floor residences. Overlooking tranquil Hayes Street Beach, the development offers waterfront living with private access to the sand, mature landscaping, and premium finishes.
6,841 residents of Neutral Bay are employed, from a labour force of 7,105. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 74.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,628, about 89% 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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Neutral Bay boasts a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector standing out particularly in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and 3.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,841 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 64.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Local workers are primarily employed within professional & technical services, financial & insurance sectors, and healthcare & social assistance. Professional and technical jobs are highly concentrated, with their share of local employment reaching 1.9 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, construction jobs are underrepresented, making up 5.0% of the workforce compared to the metropolitan average of 8.6%. Though local jobs are available, census comparisons of the resident working population to local jobs suggest a significant proportion of workers travel to other areas for employment. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional levels, employment grew by 3.0% over the 12-month period, while the workforce expanded by 1.4%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point drop in the jobless rate. In Greater Sydney, employment rose by 1.9%, the labor force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment declined only slightly. Future demand trends in the area can be assessed using national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to local workforce data to project future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Weighting these projections to the local industry profile indicates employment could grow by 7.6% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, representing a simple weighting calculation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Neutral Bay is $2,443 a week (about $127,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,552 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $79,490 a year against an average of $138,944. The average runs 75% 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Neutral Bay has a median taxpayer income of $79,490 and an average taxpayer income of $138,944. This represents an exceptionally high level nationally, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $87,693 for the median and $153,283 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Neutral Bay ranked high, placing in the 89th to 98th percentiles across the country.
Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 31.1% of residents (3,378 individuals), which matches regional patterns where 30.9% of workers fall into this range. The high proportion of high earners (42.4% earning over $3,000/week) demonstrates strong purchasing power in the suburb of Neutral Bay. Higher housing costs absorb 18.0% of total income, but substantial earnings keep disposable income in the 86th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Neutral Bay had 4,728 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 8% detached houses and 81% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,895 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in the local area at the time of the last Census consisted of 8.3% free-standing houses and 91.8% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings across Greater Sydney. Home ownership rates in the local area trailed the metropolitan average at 24.8%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (21.9%) or rented (53.3%). The median mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at $2,895 per month, and the median weekly rent was $550, compared to $2,427 and $470 across Greater Sydney.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the area are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Neutral Bay counted 4,728 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,091 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 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 local households at 54.3%, consisting of couples with children at 18.1%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single parent families at 7.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 45.7%, with single-person households representing 39.7% and group households comprising 6.1%. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.2% of adults in Neutral Bay hold a university qualification, including 39.7% with a bachelor degree and 17.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 8.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 690 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,177 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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Academic achievement in the local area is considerably higher than state and national levels, with 61.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the local community well for opportunities in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 39.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (17.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational training accounts for 20.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (8.9%). A significant 24.7% of local residents are enrolled in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 7.4% attending tertiary institutions, 6.7% in primary school, and 4.4% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Neutral Bay reaches 53 stops on 69 routes, timetabled for about 13,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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 services in the local area include 53 active transit stops, offering a combination of ferry and bus options. These stops are served by 69 distinct routes, which accommodate 13,625 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with the average distance to the nearest transit stop being 130 meters. As a residential community, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 57%, followed by bus transit at 16%, and walking at 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 cars per household, which sits below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 64.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of public health restrictions. Service frequencies average 1,946 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 257 weekly arrivals per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.3% of residents in Neutral Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 2.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 81.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Local health data indicates strong outcomes, with AreaSearch identifying low mortality rates and a minimal incidence of chronic diseases across all age cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering approximately 82% of the population (8,862 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded among local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 6.8 and 6.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 76.3% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.6% of the local population (2,020 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. The health status of local seniors is positive, with national health benchmarks matching those of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.3% of Neutral Bay residents were born overseas and 22.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.5%) and Australian (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local community exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most areas, with 22.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 39.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 43.2% of local residents. The most distinct religious concentration relative to metropolitan averages is Judaism, which accounts for 1.1% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest groups are English at 25.5% (higher than the metropolitan average of 19.0%), Australian at 17.5%, and Other at 12.4%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral backgrounds, with French heritage representing 1.2% of the local population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish heritage at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Russian heritage at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Neutral Bay is 38. 32.3% 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 of 38 years matches the national median of 38 and is close to the Greater Sydney median of 37. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.5%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.3%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 8.4% to 9.8%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.1% to 6.5%, while the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 12.1% to 10.8%.
By 2041, demographic projections suggest shifts in the age profile, led by a 90% increase in the 85+ cohort (adding 302 people to reach 639 from 336). This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 84% of projected population growth, while decreases are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Neutral Bay
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 17 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 Jun 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 — 149 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,090 at the 2021 Census → 10,864 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 (SAL12943). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.