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The median house price in New Lambton is $1.29m, with units at $800k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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New Lambton has an estimated 10,909 residents, up from 10,651 at the 2021 Census — a change of 258 people, or 2.4%. That puts 1,806 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address data validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of New Lambton is estimated at 10,909 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 258 individuals (2.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 10,651 residents. The growth is calculated using the resident total of 10,870 estimated by AreaSearch from the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 62 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population corresponds to a density of 1,806 individuals per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-Census expansion rate of 2.4% in the suburb of New Lambton is within 2.5 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), indicating competitive local growth dynamics. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 72.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Expected growth rates by age group from these models are also applied to all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, growth is projected to align with the lower quartile of non-metropolitan Australian locations, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating the suburb of New Lambton will add 190 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 1.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
179 new dwellings have been approved in New Lambton over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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 analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, the suburb of New Lambton has averaged approximately 35 new home approvals annually, with an estimated total of 179 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 20 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of only 0.7 new residents arriving per approved home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the volume of new supply matches or exceeds local demand, providing prospective buyers with significant choice and enabling population expansion beyond baseline projections.
Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $533,000, indicating a focus by developers on premium, higher-end properties. Furthermore, commercial development approvals totaling $83.7 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to strong commercial investment locally. Compared to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of New Lambton registers about 61% of the building activity per capita, placing it in the 37th percentile of locations assessed nationwide, which restricts options for purchasers and sustains demand for existing properties. This level of activity is also below the national average, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. The mix of new residential projects consists of 52.0% standalone houses and 48.0% medium and high-density dwellings, showing an increasing proportion of multi-unit options that offer choices across various price points, from standard family homes to more affordable compact formats. This represents a marked departure from the current housing stock, which is 78.0% standalone houses, reflecting the scarcity of greenfield development sites and responding to changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. A ratio of approximately 462 people per dwelling approval indicates a mature residential market. Long-term projections indicate the suburb of New Lambton will add 151 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimates. Under current construction trajectories, housing supply is expected to comfortably satisfy demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth in excess of current 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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside New Lambton, worth an estimated $88 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.84 billion. 9 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. 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 in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects expected to influence the local area. The most significant projects include the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC), the Lambton Park Master Plan, and the Wests Group Townhouse Development, with the list below highlighting the most relevant initiatives.
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Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialized care units. Construction is advancing rapidly toward completion in 2026, followed by operational commissioning and subsequent refurbishment works.
Wests Group Townhouse Development
A residential development proposing to demolish four existing homes and construct 10 two-storey townhouses to provide modern housing options in the established New Lambton area. The development aims to deliver contemporary family accommodation in a sought-after location close to amenities and transport links.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, childrens playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Scentre Group is progressing plans for a significant mixed-use redevelopment of the Westfield Kotara site to create a 'town centre of the future.' The project involves integrating high-density residential housing with the established retail hub, utilizing approximately 60% of existing land currently used for car parks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to deliver over 16,000 dwellings across several Westfield destinations by leveraging strategic masterplanning. The redevelopment aims to enhance community connectivity by adding a substantial residential component near transport and shopping infrastructure.
The Merewether Residences
A luxury over-55s residential development featuring 178 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments nestled within the Merewether Golf Club, including a new clubhouse and amenities like a health club, spa, swimming pool, cinema, communal kitchen, and workshop.
6,115 residents of New Lambton are employed, from a labour force of 6,273. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 69.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,394, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of New Lambton is characterized by a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 6,115 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.6% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands well above typical levels at 69.6%, compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents, at 29.7%, worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The local workforce is highly specialized in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of local workers, which is below the Regional NSW average of 5.3%. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this primarily residential area offers a limited number of local jobs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for broader statistical areas, the local labor force contracted by 0.7% alongside a 1.4% reduction in employment during the year ending March 2026, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decline in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future labor demand. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local industry mix to model future trends. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by industry. Weighting these projections against the industry profile of the suburb of New Lambton suggests local employment could expand by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in New Lambton is $1,853 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $914 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,131 a year against an average of $76,054. 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 AreaSearch aggregations of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of New Lambton registered a median income of $57,131 and an average income of $76,054. These figures exceed the national averages and compare to regional benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $63,027 (median) and $83,903 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in the 62nd percentile nationally.
Income distribution shows the largest cohort comprises 29.1% of residents (3,174 individuals) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring metropolitan trends where 29.9% of households fall into this bracket. High housing costs account for 15.2% of income, though robust earnings keep disposable income at the 58th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
New Lambton had 4,198 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 8% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $395 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of New Lambton at the time of the last Census consisted of 77.9% standalone houses and 22.0% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings across Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in the suburb of New Lambton trailed the regional average at 35.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgaged owners (33.7%) or tenants (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,058 was considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $395 compared to the regional figure of $330.
On a national level, mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are higher than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
New Lambton counted 4,198 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 66.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 30.1%, couples without children at 22.3%, and single-parent households at 12.4%. The remaining 34.0% consist of non-family households, with single-person households representing 29.7% and group shared households making up 4.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents aligns with the average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.2% of adults in New Lambton hold a university qualification, including 23.5% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,593 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,098 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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Qualifications in the suburb of New Lambton are substantially higher than regional benchmarks, with 35.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the broader SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical and vocational training is also common, with 32.9% of the population aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 22.0%.
Engagement in learning is high, with 31.4% of the population enrolled in formal courses. This student cohort includes 10.4% in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 6.2% undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in New Lambton reaches 110 stops on 70 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport systems in the suburb of New Lambton include 110 active transit stops offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 70 separate routes, delivering a total of 2,725 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 120 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters. Car ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, at 29.7%, work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of pandemic conditions. Transport services average 389 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 24 weekly departures for each transit stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.0% of residents in New Lambton report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, health indicators point to below-average outcomes, with common health concerns observed among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 57% of the population (~6,214 individuals) holding cover, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most frequent health diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 10.3% and 8.8% of the population respectively. Conversely, 66.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience higher-than-average rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.0% of the population (2,072 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health challenges exist within the senior cohort, with national indicators reflecting those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
New Lambton is largely Australian-born, at 87.6% of residents, with 7.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (28.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of New Lambton exhibits below-average cultural diversity, with 87.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.0% holding citizenship, and 92.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 51.2% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of New Lambton are English at 30.0%, Australian at 28.6%, and Irish at 10.1%.
Specific ethnic heritages show higher concentrations than the regional average, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.8% of residents (compared to 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Scottish at 9.0% (compared to 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of New Lambton is 41. 25.7% 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 New Lambton is 41 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 years but above the national median of 38 years. The 15 to 24 age bracket is well represented at 13.4% compared to Regional NSW, while the 75 to 84 cohort is smaller at 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 11.0% to 12.3%, whereas the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 14.3% to 12.9% and the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 12.3%.
Projections suggest that the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group forecast to grow the fastest, expanding by 18% to add 245 residents and reach a total of 1,587. Conversely, declines are expected in the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for New Lambton
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 | 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 — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,651 at the 2021 Census → 10,909 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 (SAL12951). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.