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The median house price in New Lambton is $1.34m, with units at $792k. House values have moved 6.7% a year compounded over five years.
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New Lambton has an estimated 10,924 residents, up from 10,651 at the 2021 Census — a change of 273 people, or 2.6%. That puts 1,809 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of New Lambton has an estimated population of around 10,924, according to AreaSearch assessment combining ABS regional population updates and post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 10,651 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a 2.6% expansion (adding 273 people). This trajectory is derived from an estimated resident population of 10,878 established via the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 66 validated new addresses verified after the Census. In terms of population density, the suburb of New Lambton registers 1,808 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
While the Rest of NSW experienced 5.1% growth, the suburb of New Lambton tracked within 2.5 percentage points with its 2.6% increase, exhibiting resilient demographic fundamentals. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic expansion locally, accounting for roughly 72.0% of recent population gains. Future demographic projections for the suburb of New Lambton incorporate ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 modelling released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series utilizing 2021 as a base. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these aggregations are applied across all locations spanning 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, population growth for the suburb of New Lambton is projected to track in the lower quartile of nationwide regional benchmarks, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 194 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 1.4% across the 16 years.
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183 new dwellings have been approved in New Lambton over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that New Lambton registers an average of approximately 36 residential approvals per annum, totaling an estimated 183 residential dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 20 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), population inflow averaged only 0.8 new residents per newly approved dwelling, demonstrating that housing construction is matching or outpacing local demand, thereby enhancing buyer availability and creating capacity for above-trend growth. The anticipated construction cost for new dwellings averages $531,000, standing slightly above regional figures and underscoring a commitment to higher-standard development.
Furthermore, non-residential investment remains robust, highlighted by $83.7 million in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year. Per capita residential approval volumes in New Lambton are roughly half those of the Rest of NSW, ranking the locality in the 27th percentile across Australia. This modest pipeline constrains new purchasing options, driving sustained interest in established housing stock, while falling below national norms due to the established nature of the suburb and potential planning limitations. Current building approvals comprise 48.0% standalone houses and 52.0% attached dwellings, offering denser options that provide accessible pricing for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. This medium-density shift contrasts sharply with the established residential stock of 78.0% separate houses, reflecting limited greenfield land and evolving demographic lifestyle needs. Overall development intensity sits at approximately 571 people per approved dwelling, characterizing an established urban landscape. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, New Lambton is forecast to add 148 residents leading up to 2041. Existing rates of residential building activity are projected to adequately accommodate this influx, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and facilitating demographic growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around New Lambton
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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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Local capital expenditure and planning developments serve as critical determinants of future community performance, with AreaSearch cataloging a total of 17 major infrastructure projects influencing the locality. Notable developments include the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC), Lambton Park Master Plan, and Wests Group Townhouse Development, with further initiatives outlined below.
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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.
6,108 residents of New Lambton are employed, from a labour force of 6,266. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 69.2%. 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 9,415, 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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New Lambton features a highly qualified labor force with significant representation across essential industries and a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, as aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents reached 6,108, with unemployment tracking 1.6% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation reached an elevated 69.2%, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census findings also showed that 29.7% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Key sectors supporting local employment include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The workforce displays pronounced specialization in health care & social assistance, engaging a share of workers 1.3 times higher than the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.2% of local workers compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Census ratios of local jobs relative to working residents indicate that the suburb primarily serves as a residential catchment offering modest internal employment capacity. According to ABS and SALM metrics analyzed by AreaSearch, the twelve months to March 2026 saw New Lambton's labor force contract by 0.7% alongside a 1.5% drop in employment, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe across Regional NSW, total employment fell by 0.9%, the overall workforce reduced by 0.4%, and unemployment expanded by 0.5 percentage points. Broader hiring prospects can be contextualized via Jobs and Skills Australia Mar-26 industry forecasts over five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variance across individual sectors. Applying these industry growth weightings to New Lambton's local industry composition suggests potential employment growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting without localized population adjustments).
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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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate strong earning capacity in the suburb of New Lambton, where the median income is $57,131 and the average income reaches $76,054. These metrics exceed Regional NSW averages of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Adjusted for 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 stand at $63,027 for median earnings and $83,903 for average income. In the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family income metrics in New Lambton placed around the 62nd percentile across Australia.
The primary earnings cohort covers 29.1% of workers making $1,500 - 2,999 per week (3,178 residents), mirroring the wider regional level of 29.9%. While housing expenses account for 15.2% of income, strong earnings position disposable income in the 58th percentile, supporting a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
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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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in New Lambton comprised 77.9% separate houses and 22.0% medium-to-high density or alternative residences, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwelling types. Full home ownership stood at 35.6%, below the broader Regional NSW benchmark, with 33.7% of properties mortgaged and 30.7% tenanted. Housing costs in the area were elevated, featuring median monthly mortgage commitments of $2,058 and median weekly rent of $395, compared to $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, local repayments remain higher than the Australian median mortgage of $1,863 and median rent 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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Family households constitute the majority of dwellings at 66.0%, consisting of 30.1% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 12.4% one-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.0%, made up of lone person households at 29.7% and group homes at 4.1%. The average household size sits at 2.4 people, matching the figure across 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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Educational profiles in New Lambton are substantially higher than broader benchmarks, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary qualification at 23.5%, while postgraduate qualifications account for 8.2% and graduate diplomas comprise 3.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (22.0%). Participation in formal learning is prominent throughout the community, with 31.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 10.4% attending primary school, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in New Lambton reaches 110 stops on 73 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 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 connectivity in New Lambton is provided by 110 active transit stops spanning bus and rail networks, served by 73 separate transit routes that generate 2,452 passenger services per week. Access to transit is strong, with residents located an average of 120 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, external commuting is prevalent, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 vehicles per household, which is below regional norms, while 29.7% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under possible pandemic conditions.
Transit service frequency across the network averages 350 daily departures, translating to roughly 22 departures per stop weekly. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the geographic centerpoint of the suburb.
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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and condition incidence suggest below-average health outcomes in New Lambton, with common ailments distributed across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance uptake is elevated, covering approximately 57% of residents (~6,223 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, reported by 10.3 and 8.8% of the local population respectively. Meanwhile, 66.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical ailments, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. Working-age cohorts record above-average rates of chronic conditions.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 19.5% of the community (2,130 people), which is lower than the 23.3% registered across Regional NSW, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader national distributions.
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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Cultural diversity in New Lambton tracks below national averages, with 87.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.1% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 51.2% of the local population. Judaism represents a notable religious minority at 0.1% of residents, aligning with the 0.1% recorded across Regional NSW. The primary reported ancestries in New Lambton are English (30.0%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (10.1%). Relative to broader benchmarks, several other heritages exhibit distinct representation, including Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 0.9% (versus 0.4%), and Scottish at 9.0% (relative to 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of New Lambton is 41. 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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New Lambton displays an age distribution that aligns closely with Regional NSW, with the largest variance across broad demographic cohorts limited to 3.8 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 41 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census outcome and 2 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. Since the Census, the most apparent demographic shift has occurred in the retirement cohort aged 65+, which expanded from 17.8% to an estimated 19.5%. Projections to 2041 anticipate that adults aged 25 - 44 will drive local growth, adding 324 residents (12%) to reach 3,066, whereas younger age groups, middle-aged cohorts, and early retirees are forecast to contract.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,651 at the 2021 Census → 10,924 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 Aug 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.