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The median house price in Newcastle West is $1.90m, with units at $890k. House values have moved 4.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Newcastle West has an estimated 1,870 residents, up from 1,453 at the 2021 Census — a change of 417 people, or 28.7%. Growth has averaged 6.9% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 248 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 64.0% of that increase. That puts 2,149 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Newcastle West's population is estimated at around 1,870 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 417 people (28.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,453 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,809, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 248 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,149 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. the suburb of Newcastle West's 28.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW (4.9%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the anchor year, are applied by AreaSearch to each SA2 zone. Where such figures are unavailable, SA2 forecasts from the NSW State Government's 2022 release, based on 2021 data, are utilized. Expected shifts across age brackets derived from these datasets are applied to every location for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a notable expansion is anticipated within the highest quartile of non-metropolitan districts nationwide, with the suburb of Newcastle West projected to increase by 791 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 estimations, representing a total rise of 39.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
502 new dwellings have been approved in Newcastle West over the past five years, an average of 100 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 53 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 125 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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 by AreaSearch of ABS building approvals allocated from local statistical divisions shows that the suburb of Newcastle West averages approximately 100 approved dwellings annually, with an estimated total of 502 homes approved over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 18 approvals have been registered. Considering a historical average of 1 new resident per year per built dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand matches supply closely to maintain market stability, though recent figures indicate a drop to 0.4 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to more balanced conditions.
Newly constructed dwellings carry an average value of $674,000, showing that developers are prioritizing the premium sector with higher-end builds. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $12.5 million have been logged during this financial year, showing a moderate rate of non-residential development. Per capita construction volume in the suburb of Newcastle West is 1018.0% higher than the rate in Rest of NSW, expanding options for prospective buyers. This level of activity ranks significantly above the countrywide average, demonstrating substantial developer interest. The composition of new residential projects consists of 4.0% detached houses and 96.0% attached dwellings. This high concentration of high-density housing provides affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 8 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Newcastle West displays the hallmarks of an expanding urban zone. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Newcastle West will add 730 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its present pace, the supply of new housing will easily accommodate this demand, ensuring favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond current demographic 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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newcastle West, worth an estimated $487 million. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71.3 billion. 19 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent significant drivers of real estate performance. A total of 33 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to influence the local area. Key developments include The Store Newcastle, Dairy Farmers Towers, the Newcastle Art Gallery Expansion, and the Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development, with specific details provided for the most significant proposals.
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The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development
Transforming a 4,125 sqm former heavy rail corridor site into a mixed-use affordable housing development. Delivered in partnership with Home in Place, it features 48 affordable housing units above ground-floor commercial space, complete with a new laneway and commuter cycleway connection.
East End Newcastle
Iris Capital is delivering a $1 billion urban renewal project transforming four city blocks in Newcastle's historic East End. The final phase, comprising Stages 3 and 4, includes five distinct buildings: Lyrique, Kingston, Portline, Gibbs and Moore, and Bluebell. This release adds luxury apartments and a new Italian-inspired public Market Square with approximately 1,731 square metres of retail space. The project integrates heritage preservation of the former David Jones and Municipal buildings with modern resident amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and hydrotherapy spa.The precinct is designed to reconnect the city with the harbor and is supported by significant public domain upgrades by the City of Newcastle.
East End Village - Hunter Street Revitalisation
Multimillion-dollar revitalisation project for Hunter Street's eastern precinct, reinstating it as a traditional high street with new paving, roadway, footpaths, multi-function street lighting, street furniture, landscaping, new public spaces, enhanced pedestrian facilities, and cycleway extensions. It is being delivered across multiple stages with more than $16 million invested in the initial three phases and an additional $16.7 million in federal funding for the upcoming fourth phase.
Lingard Private Hospital Expansion
A major multi-stage expansion of Lingard Private Hospital involving the construction of a new hospital building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The project includes a multi-storey extension providing additional wards, an imaging department, and operating theatres. The expansion increases the hospital's capacity from 125 to 210 licensed beds and expands the operating theatre count from 11 to 16. It also features a new Genea Clinic, additional consulting rooms, and enhanced parking facilities including a multi-level carpark.
Key West
Mixed-use development including commercial office space, retail outlets and residential apartments.
Shoptop Residential Development
The project in Newcastle will downsize from 106 to 95 units with 172 carparking spaces, improving usability and diversifying apartment types.
Two-Tower Development At Newcastle West
A $160-million, two-tower senior living development including aged-care facility beds and apartments. Changes have been made to increase ground-floor commercial space and the number of independent living units.
1,088 residents of Newcastle West are employed, from a labour force of 1,145. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 67.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,820, about 2.6 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Data aggregated by AreaSearch from local statistical areas reveals that the suburb of Newcastle West has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.7% over the past year. By March 2026, 1,088 residents were employed, while the local jobless rate sat 0.8% above the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, and labor force participation stood significantly higher at 67.0% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents (34.3%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The local workforce is heavily concentrated in healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and public administration and safety. In particular, the suburb of Newcastle West displays a strong concentration in professional and technical services, employing residents at 2.6 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry and fishing accounts for only 0.4% of local employment, which is below the 5.3% average for Regional NSW. With 3.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the suburb of Newcastle West serves as a significant employment center, hosting more jobs than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. According to AreaSearch’s examination of SALM and ABS figures, compiled from wider statistical regions, the period ending March 2026 saw employment climb by 0.7% while the labour force grew by 2.9%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.9 percentage points. This trend stands in opposition to what occurred in Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the labour force declined by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Insights from Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment projections released in May-25 may help illuminate anticipated demand in Newcastle West. These forecasts, which span five and ten year horizons, have been overlaid with the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to rise by 6.6% across five years and by 13.7% across ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-level projections are applied to Newcastle West’s current employment composition, the area is projected to experience a 7.0% increase in employment over five years and a 14.3% increase over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newcastle West is $1,639 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,022 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,495 a year against an average of $85,316. The average runs 48% 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 ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income level in the suburb of Newcastle West ranks among the highest in Australia. The median income among taxpayers in the suburb of Newcastle West is $57,495, while the average income is $85,316, compared to Regional NSW averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest figures of approximately $63,428 for median income and $94,121 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that individual weekly earnings are in the 80th percentile nationally at $1,022, though household incomes are lower at the 44th percentile.
The largest income bracket consists of 33.6% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, representing 628 residents, which aligns with the broader metropolitan trend of 29.9% in this bracket. Housing affordability presents a major challenge, as residents retain only 79.6% of their income, placing the suburb of Newcastle West in the 39th percentile for affordability, while the SEIFA income index places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newcastle West had 777 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 2% detached houses and 95% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,907 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling distribution in the suburb of Newcastle West at the time of the last Census consisted of 1.7% detached houses and 98.3% other housing types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. Home ownership in the suburb of Newcastle West stood at 26.4%, which was lower than the regional rate, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (19.3%) or tenants renting their homes (54.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,907 was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $460, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, the suburb of Newcastle West's monthly mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newcastle West counted 777 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,000 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 8% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 50% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 42.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 8.4%, couples without children at 29.5%, and single parent households at 3.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 57.5%, with single-person households representing 49.9% and group households making up 7.8% of the total. The median household size of 1.7 residents is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.3% of adults in Newcastle West hold a university qualification, including 28.2% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,128 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,034 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 qualifications in the suburb of Newcastle West are significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 41.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. This high level of qualification positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 31.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 20.1%.
A significant proportion of the population, 22.5%, is enrolled in formal education. This group includes 12.9% studying at tertiary institutions, 2.8% in primary school, and 1.2% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newcastle West reaches 36 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 7,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 90 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit infrastructure shows 36 active public transport stops in the suburb of Newcastle West, comprising train, light rail, and bus services. These stops connect to 51 transport routes, facilitating 7,156 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 85 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of commuting residents travel outside the area to work. Private vehicles are the main mode of travel at 73%, while 13% of residents walk to work and 6% use buses.
Vehicle ownership rates average 0.5 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 34.3%, work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements. Transit services average 1,022 daily trips across all active routes, which represents approximately 198 weekly departures from each individual public transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
63.0% of residents in Newcastle West report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.6% 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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The suburb of Newcastle West presents notable public health challenges based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, with general health conditions common across demographic groups, though significantly more prevalent among older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 61% of the population, representing 1,133 people, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and arthritis were identified as the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 10.2% and 9.2% of residents respectively, while 63.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience chronic health issues at rates above the national average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.5% of the population, representing 532 people, which exceeds the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health outcomes among older residents present challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Newcastle West residents were born overseas and 17.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (20.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Newcastle West exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most regional markets, with 25.7% of the population born outside Australia and 17.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 42.3% of residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation relative to the region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. In terms of parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Newcastle West are English at 30.2%, Australian at 20.4% (which is lower than the regional average of 30.0%), and Irish at 10.0%.
Other ethnic ancestries show notable differences from regional averages, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 1.0% of the population compared to 0.5% regionally, Polish at 1.1% compared to 0.5%, and Scottish at 9.3% compared to 8.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newcastle West is 42. 36.8% 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 Newcastle West is 42 years, which is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years but older than the national median of 38 years. Young adults aged 25 to 34 represent a large portion of the population at 26.1%, while children aged 5 to 14 represent a small portion at 2.6%, compared to regional trends. The concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 9.5% to 11.3%, while the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 13.0% to 11.6% and the 45 to 54 bracket has dropped from 8.6% to 7.3%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 bracket expected to experience the fastest growth at 50%, adding 241 residents to reach a total of 730.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newcastle West
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 15 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 — 248 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,453 at the 2021 Census → 1,870 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 (SAL12960). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.