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The median house price in Newington (NSW) is $1.95m, with units at $810k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Newington (NSW) has an estimated 5,693 residents, up from 5,648 at the 2021 Census. That puts 6,122 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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Following examination of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Newington (NSW) has an estimated population of 5,693 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 45 residents (0.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 5,648 individuals. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 5,693, modeled by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 and 11 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This level of residency yields a density of 6,121 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting local land as a highly sought-after resource.
Demographic expansion was largely fueled by overseas arrivals, who comprised approximately 70.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are used, which were published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year. Growth trends by age cohort from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, the suburb of Newington (NSW) is set to experience population growth above the national median, with forecasts indicating an increase of 921 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 16.2% over the 16 years.
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According to building approval figures from the ABS, mapped from broader statistical regions by AreaSearch, Newington has recorded an average of roughly 2 new home approvals annually. A total of 11 residential dwellings were approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 4 approvals logged thus far in FY-26. Because the suburb has seen its population shrink, the volume of incoming housing has probably satisfied local demand, providing buyers with suitable options, while the average estimated value of these approved builds stands at $556,000, indicating a focus by builders on high-end, premium developments.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $52,000 during the current financial year, underscoring the suburb's primary residential profile. Newington exhibits a significantly lower level of building activity when compared to Greater Sydney. This restricted pipeline of new builds generally helps maintain pricing and demand for established properties, even though development has shown some upward movement recently. This rate of construction also falls below the national standard, reflecting a mature market environment and potential development constraints. Recent housing additions consist of 33.0% detached homes and 67.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. Concentrating on high-density options provides more accessible price points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 1896 residents for each approved dwelling highlights Newington as an exceptionally mature market. Demographic projections suggest Newington is set to add 921 new residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If the current pace of building approvals persists, the volume of new housing may fail to match this population increase, which could intensify competition among home buyers and support faster price appreciation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newington (NSW), worth an estimated $90 million. A further 122 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $59.6 billion. 41 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction works, and planning changes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Club Ryde Ex Mixed Use Development, the 287-295 Victoria Road Development, Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail, and the Newington Reserve Upgrade, with the primary projects of significance listed below.
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Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is a 10 km extension that will connect Stage 1 and the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point. In January 2026 the NSW Government split the project into two phases. Stage 2a covers 4.5 km of dual track with nine stops from Camellia to Wentworth Point, including a new public and active transport bridge between Camellia and Rydalmere, an expanded stabling and maintenance facility and additional light rail vehicles.Stage 2b, from Wentworth Point to the Carter Street precinct via Sydney Olympic Park, is subject to future government funding. Enabling Works are under construction by John Holland, including a 320 metre bridge across the Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park, the first major Parramatta River crossing in nearly 40 years. Main works procurement for Stage 2a commenced in early 2026 with major construction set to begin in early 2027. The project will deliver 14 stops in total, 9.5 km of integrated active transport paths, and connect with Sydney Metro West and heavy rail at Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park.
Hill Road Upgrade
A major road upgrade delivered by Transport for NSW to improve connectivity between Sydney Olympic Park, Lidcombe and the Carter Street Precinct. The project upgrades Hill Road between Parramatta Road and Bombay Street to the south and Old Hill Link to the north, spanning the City of Parramatta and Cumberland local government areas. Key features include upgrading the Hill Road intersection with Parramatta Road, widening the M4 Motorway eastbound exit ramp onto Hill Road and signalising its intersection, protecting the existing Hill Road/M4 overbridge piers, widening Hill Road between Carter Street and John Ian Wing Parade, adding a new fourth approach at the John Ian Wing Parade intersection via Stockyard Boulevard, widening John Ian Wing Parade on the western approach from the bridge over Haslams Creek, and upgrading the Birnie Avenue intersection with Parramatta Road to allow B-double turning movements.New and improved shared user paths for pedestrians and cyclists are being built on both sides of Hill Road. The upgrade will improve road capacity to meet future traffic growth, support housing delivery in the Carter Street Precinct, improve access to Sydney Olympic Park during major events, and enhance connectivity to Wentworth Point, Newington and Lidcombe. Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure was awarded the delivery contract in January 2025, with investigation works starting 28 January 2025 and main construction commencing 24 March 2025. As at July 2026 construction is well advanced, with works progressing across Parramatta Road, Carter Street, Birnie Avenue and the M4 eastbound off-ramp under day and night shifts in a live traffic environment. Recent activity includes extended night closures of the M4 eastbound off-ramp for pavement and kerb work through August 2026, and an extension of the temporary pedestrian detour on Birnie Avenue to 20 September 2026. An addendum Review of Environmental Factors covering tree clearing was published in October 2025. The project is funded through the $140 million Housing Acceleration Fund administered by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, and is expected to take a minimum of two years to complete.
The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse
Central is a pioneering 2-level, 5-Star Green Star warehouse facility spanning up to 40,000sqm. Designed by Hale Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management, it features 10 individual tenancies from 3,000sqm. Located alongside the M4 Motorway, it includes dual-level flexible warehousing spaces, ground to first floor height of 11.5m, B-Double access, dedicated EV charging, and extensive hardstand areas. Practical completion is expected in Q2 2026.
Bennelong Parkway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge
Construction of a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Haslams Creek adjacent to the existing Bennelong Parkway vehicle bridge, along with connecting shared paths on either end. This project completes the Homebush Bay Circuit, providing continuous off-road foreshore access between Wentworth Point, Rhodes, and Sydney Olympic Park, enhancing active transport connectivity across the Olympic Peninsula.
Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2050
Approved NSW Government master plan guiding staged redevelopment of Sydney Olympic Park over about 25 years to 2050. The plan replaces Master Plan 2030 and enables up to 15,000 homes, a minimum 5% affordable housing, capacity for up to 26,000 jobs, new schools, community sport and leisure facilities, a library and community hub, a cultural centre, new public open spaces, playgrounds and sports fields, while protecting 430 hectares of parklands, wetlands and public open space and supporting a walkable, car-lite precinct linked to Sydney Metro West and other transport upgrades.
Dawn Melrose Park
Stage 5 of the $5 billion Melrose Park masterplan, a joint venture between Sekisui House Australia and Hankyu Hanshin Properties. Features 368 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses across six low-rise buildings (6-10 storeys). Designed by GroupGSA, it includes rooftop gardens, a large central courtyard spanning almost two hectares, and sustainability initiatives including energy networks and app-based management. Located less than 150m from the future Melrose Park Town Centre and adjacent to Central Park.Construction commenced November 2025, built by Decode. Part of a broader urban renewal delivering 5,500 homes, mixed-use town centre, 50,000sqm of green space, and future Melrose Park High School.
Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence at Wyatt Park. The project will deliver two additional indoor basketball courts, a gym, hot and cold recovery spaces, sport science and sports medicine areas, a film room, office and meeting rooms, player and spectator amenities, and associated access, parking and landscaping works. The centre is intended to support the Sydney Kings, Sydney Flames, Hoops Capital Academy and local community basketball pathways.
3,584 residents of Newington (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,643. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 80.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,627, about 116% of 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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Newington is characterized by a highly qualified labor force, particularly in the professional services sector, with a low unemployment rate of 1.6% and a 3.8% increase in estimated employment over the course of the past year, according to AreaSearch regional data aggregates. In March 2026, there were 3,584 working residents, and the unemployment rate sat 2.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably elevated at 80.0% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a high proportion of residents, 56.5%, performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods.
Local employment is heavily represented in healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear concentration in education & training, showing a job share that is 1.2 times higher than the regional average. By contrast, the construction sector is less represented, accounting for 5.1% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 8.6%. A ratio of 1.0 employed person for every resident, recorded at the Census, indicates a healthy volume of local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch computations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.8% while the total labor force grew by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labor force expansion of 1.9%, and a minor decrease in unemployment. Projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional perspective on potential future labor demand in Newington. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment profile suggests that employment in Newington is set to grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, noting that this is a simple weighted projection based on industry mix and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Newington (NSW) is $2,465 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,070 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,075 a year against an average of $71,649. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, Newington records a median taxpayer income of $60,075 and an average taxpayer income of $71,649. This exceeds the national average, though it sits below the median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 recorded across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $66,275 and an average income of $79,043 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in Newington in high percentiles nationally, specifically between the 84th and 90th percentiles.
Income distribution figures show that the largest bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, containing 32.2% of residents (1,833 people), which aligns closely with metropolitan trends where 30.9% of the population falls into this category. Financial strength is evident, with 40.7% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which helps support consumer spending. High housing outlays absorb 17.1% of local income, but strong earnings keep disposable income levels at the 87th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income index places it in the 10th decile.
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Newington (NSW) had 1,922 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 39% detached houses and 44% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $560 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. 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 Newington consisted of 39.0% separate houses and 61.1% other dwelling types, such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative housing. This compares to the wider Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Newington was slightly lower than the Sydney metropolitan average, sitting at 26.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (41.9%) or renting tenants (31.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,500, and the median weekly rent was $560, compared to Sydney metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Newington's mortgage outlays are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newington (NSW) counted 1,922 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 82.0%, consisting of couples with children at 49.7%, couples without children at 23.2%, and single-parent households at 8.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 18.0% of the total, with single-person households making up 16.3% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median size of a household is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.2% of adults in Newington (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 33.8% with a bachelor degree and 15.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 9.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 672 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,114 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 Newington are notably higher than regional and national averages, with 52.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education accounts for 20.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 9.7%.
Engagement in education is high, with 32.6% of the population enrolled in formal study. This student cohort includes 12.3% of residents attending primary school, 8.7% attending secondary school, and 6.2% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Newington (NSW) reaches 27 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 27 active transport stops operating in Newington, consisting of bus services. These stops are serviced by 8 distinct bus routes, which combined provide 2,448 passenger journeys each week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 168 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 78%, followed by trains at 9% and walking at 5%.
Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. A high proportion of residents, 56.5%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Public transport services average 349 daily trips across all active routes, which represents approximately 90 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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81.6% of residents in Newington (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate excellent wellbeing outcomes in Newington, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness indicators, showing a very low incidence of common health issues across every age range. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at approximately 55% of the population, which corresponds to around 3,145 people. This compares to 59.9% of residents across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues reported in the area, affecting 5.5% and 4.0% of residents, respectively. A high proportion of the population, 81.6%, reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.9% of the local population (677 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area display strong health outcomes, with national rankings that align closely with those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.1% of Newington (NSW) residents were born overseas and 53.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.6%) and Korean (12.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Newington ranks as one of the most culturally diverse locations in the nation, with 50.1% of its population born outside of Australia and 53.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in the suburb, practiced by 47.9% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 4.8% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Based on parental birthplaces, the largest ancestral groups in Newington are Chinese at 21.6% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%, Other at 15.0%, and Korean at 12.0%, which is well above the regional average of 1.1%.
There are also distinct differences in other ethnic communities, with Filipino residents representing 3.5% of Newington compared to 2.0% regionally, Russian residents at 0.5% compared to 0.4%, and Sri Lankan residents at 0.6% compared to 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newington (NSW) is 39. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 20.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Newington is 39 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 45 - 54 age group is highly represented at 17.9% of the population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented at 8.9%. This concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 is significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the average age of residents has increased by 1.0 years, with the median rising from 38 to 39.
Notable changes include the 55 to 64 age group growing from 10.2% to 12.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort increasing from 2.8% to 3.9%. In contrast, the 35 to 44 age bracket decreased from 19.0% to 17.4%, and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 16.6% to 15.2%. By 2041, the demographic profile is projected to shift, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 79% (807 people), rising from 1,019 to 1,827. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newington (NSW)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 3 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,648 at the 2021 Census → 5,693 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 (SAL12962). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.