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The median house price in Newtown (NSW) is $1.92m, with units at $820k. House values have moved 1.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Newtown (NSW) has an estimated 15,620 residents, up from 14,690 at the 2021 Census — a change of 930 people, or 6.3%. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 9,824 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 Newtown (NSW) has an estimated resident population of around 15,620, determined by AreaSearch through evaluation of broader ABS updates and new addresses verified following the Census. This represents an increase of 930 people (6.3%) compared to the 14,690 people recorded at the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 15,611 derived from the June 2025 ERP release by the ABS, supplemented by 33 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With a density of 9,823 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Newtown (NSW) ranks in the top 10% of national locations evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring strong demand for local land.
The area's 6.3% growth since census sits within 1.0 percentage points of the state (7.3%), reflecting resilient growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the core driver of demographic expansion, generating approximately 86.0% of recent population increases. Projections utilised by AreaSearch draw on ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 with a 2021 base year where needed. Age cohort growth trajectories from these datasets are applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate above median population growth compared to national benchmarks, with the suburb of Newtown (NSW) anticipated to add 2,412 persons to 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level projections, delivering an overall increase of 15.4% across the 16 years.
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38 new dwellings have been approved in Newtown (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 0.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, distributed from statistical boundaries, shows that Newtown averages around 7 new dwelling approvals per year, recording an estimated 38 homes approved across the past 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25 and 11 so far in FY-25. Amid recent population contraction, new residential additions have likely matched demand while ensuring choice for purchasers, with incoming stock carrying an average construction cost of $805,000 as developers target the premium and luxury segment. Additionally, $5.0 million in commercial building approvals has been logged during this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential fabric of the area.
Recent residential building activity comprises 70.0% medium and high-density housing alongside 30.0% standalone homes. This focus on higher-density developments creates accessible entry price points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. Notably, the share of detached houses being built surpasses the 5.0% proportion recorded at Census, highlighting sustained interest in family residences despite broader densification. With around 2228 people per dwelling approval, Newtown demonstrates the profile of a highly mature property market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population forecasts indicate Newtown will expand by 2,403 residents through to 2041. Should dwelling construction persist at its current rate, residential supply may struggle to match demographic growth, likely heightening buyer competition and driving accelerated capital appreciation.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newtown (NSW), worth an estimated $2.59 billion. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.2 billion. 26 are already under construction and 29 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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Major planning initiatives, public infrastructure projects, and capital investments are pivotal in driving local market performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 projects likely to impact the locality. Key developments include the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment, University of Sydney Campus Transformation, Landcom Camperdown Mixed-Use Development, and University of Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA), with major schemes detailed below.
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The Joinery Annandale
The Joinery Annandale is Landcom’s mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.1-hectare former WestConnex dive site at 160-186 Parramatta Road and 79-95 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale. The precinct is planned for around 577 apartments, including a 21-storey build-to-rent tower of 220 homes for essential workers at discounted rents, plus market and affordable apartments, ground-floor retail and services, a central public plaza and new pedestrian links between Parramatta Road and Pyrmont Bridge Road. In December 2025 the site was rezoned to Mixed Use (MU1) and the State Significant Development Application for the build-to-rent tower (SSD-82714716) was approved on 23 December 2025.Construction of the essential-worker building is targeted to start in 2026, with first move-ins expected around late 2028; remaining lots are intended for sale to private developers for further apartment delivery.
Erskineville Village
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct by Coronation Property. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent and Build-to-Sell stages, alongside public green spaces including the McPherson Park and Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard. Key delivery partners include Evolve Housing managing the affordable housing component.
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park Management Plan
Inner West Council's 10-year Plan of Management for Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, a popular 19.3% green space in the dense urban environment. The plan focuses on heritage conservation, community use, and environmental sustainability.
Camperdown Modern Private Hospital
Camperdown Modern is a state-of-the-art 10,280 square metre private hospital and health services facility. The 8-storey development includes day surgeries, pathology, radiology, and consulting suites, serving as a gateway site for the Camperdown-Ultimo Health and Education Precinct. The project features a 6-star Green Star sustainability rating and public domain improvements including a new plaza on Mathieson Street.
Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA)
The $780 million Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) is a co-funded partnership between the University of Sydney, Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Government. Two new interconnected buildings spanning 36,000 square metres will bridge the University's Camperdown campus and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, housing over 1,200 researchers and clinician scientists. The Isaac Wakil Biomedical Building (university side, ~28,200m2) and Building B at RPAH (~8,000m2) will provide PC2/PC3 wet labs, GMP cleanrooms, a biobank, high-performance computing suites, a start-up hub, and clinical trial spaces.Builder is Richard Crookes Constructions; architects are Denton Corker Marshall and HDR. Located within the Tech Central precinct.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment
The most significant transformation of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in its 140-year history, backed by $940 million from the NSW Government. The project delivers a new 15-storey East Tower along with vertical and horizontal expansions and major refurbishments to existing facilities. Key features include an expanded Emergency Department (doubling to 91 spaces), an enhanced Intensive Care Unit (increasing to 74 beds), new state-of-the-art operating theatres, and expanded neonatal, maternity, and paediatric units. The redevelopment also delivers a new rooftop helipad, a new northern arrival zone, and an open garden courtyard.Main works commenced in March 2024 with builder CPB Contractors, and by early 2026 the East Tower had reached Level 5 slab pour. Completion is expected in 2028/29.
Federation Place Warehouse Conversion
Federation Place is set to become Sydney's iconic warehouse conversion, offering 28 unique apartments including studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom (two storey) apartments. The historic warehouse retains original features including hardwood beams and columns. Located directly opposite Camperdown Memorial Rest Park with high ceilings, exposed brick walls and Miele appliances.
University of Sydney Campus Transformation
The University of Sydney continues its long-term Campus Improvement Program across the Camperdown/Darlington campus. Current works include the Engineering and Technology Precinct redevelopment, sustainability upgrades, research laboratories, teaching facilities, public realm improvements and supporting infrastructure. The program follows completion of major projects including the Chau Chak Wing Museum and continues to enhance research capability, student experience and campus amenity.
10,466 residents of Newtown (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 10,964. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 76.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,495, 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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Newtown is characterised by a highly skilled workforce with significant representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and an estimated 1.4% employment growth over the past year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 10,466 residents are employed, with the local jobless rate sitting 0.4% above Greater Sydney's 4.1% and workforce participation reaching a strong 76.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records showed that 62.4% of workers worked from home, though conditions surrounding Covid-19 lockdowns must be factored in. Local workers are primarily employed in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Professional & technical services show heavy concentration locally, registering 1.6 times the regional level. By contrast, construction captures only 4.1% of the resident workforce, below the 8.6% share across Greater Sydney. A comparison between Census working figures and the local resident population suggests that many residents commute to external employment hubs despite existing local opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 1.4% while the labour force expanded by 0.9%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. This compares with Greater Sydney, where jobs and the labour supply both expanded by 1.9% and unemployment declined slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future demand across five and ten-year horizons when aligned with Newtown's sectoral mix. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, Newtown's industry profile suggests local job gains of 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note this is an illustrative weighting model that excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newtown (NSW) is $2,330 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,309 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,045 a year against an average of $94,771. 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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Latest postcode ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show median taxpayer income in the suburb of Newtown at $69,045 and average income at $94,771, ranking among the top percentiles nationwide and exceeding Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $76,170 (median) and $104,551 (average) as of March 2026. Personal, family, and household earnings all place Newtown between the 84th and 94th percentiles nationally according to Census records. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 per week, capturing 29.9% of residents (4,670 people) and matching the regional proportion of 30.9%.
High earners are heavily represented, with 39.3% taking home over $3,000 weekly, reflecting substantial buying capacity. While housing costs take up 20.9% of income, strong earnings sustain disposable income at the 77th percentile, positioning the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newtown (NSW) had 6,535 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 5% detached houses and 40% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, Newtown's housing stock consisted of 94.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) and only 5.1% houses, whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Newtown was 17.7%, trailing Sydney metro, with 23.9% of homes carrying a mortgage and 58.5% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage repayments reached $3,000, above the Sydney metro figure of $2,427 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $550, exceeding both Sydney metro's $470 and the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newtown (NSW) counted 6,535 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,949 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Non-family living arrangements account for 50.4% of Newtown households, made up of lone person households (36.5%) and group households (14.0%). Family households comprise the remaining 49.6%, including couples without children at 28.0%, couples with children at 15.3%, and single parent families at 5.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.8% of adults in Newtown (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 38.1% with a bachelor degree and 17.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 9.4% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,244 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic achievement in Newtown substantially outpaces standard benchmarks, with 59.8% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia, positioning the workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees account for 38.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational credentials comprise 18.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (9.4%) and advanced diplomas (9.1%). Participation in education is exceptionally strong, with 28.9% of residents enrolled in formal study. Tertiary students comprise 14.2% of the local population, with 5.0% attending primary education and 3.8% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newtown (NSW) reaches 49 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 12,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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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Transport infrastructure across Newtown encompasses 49 operational passenger stops covering bus and train networks. These facilities are serviced by 23 separate routes, generating 12,004 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 145 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outbound commuting dominates: 42% travel by car, 20% commute on foot, and 19% use train services. Car ownership stands at an average of 0.4 per dwelling, below regional figures. A high 62.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Public transport services provide an average frequency of 1,714 trips per day across all routes, delivering approximately 244 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.8% of residents in Newtown (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicate superior health outcomes in Newtown, with both older and younger cohorts experiencing low rates of common illnesses. Private health insurance coverage is notably high, taken up by approximately 64% of the population (10,043 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally. Asthma and mental health issues are the most widespread chronic conditions, affecting 8.3% and 13.4 of residents, respectively, while 69.8% reported no ongoing medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators for the working-age cohort remain standard.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 9.4% of the area (1,468 people), lower than the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney, with older residents recording above-average health results in line with general population rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.4% of Newtown (NSW) residents were born overseas and 17.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.2%) and Australian (18.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Newtown displays high cultural diversity relative to most Australian suburbs, with 32.4% of residents born abroad and 17.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary faith at 23.3% of the community. Judaism exhibits a distinct local overrepresentation, accounting for 1.0% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, English heritage leads the community at 24.2%, well above the regional average of 19.0%, followed by Australian at 18.7% and Irish at 11.4%, which substantially exceeds the 6.1% regional level. Distinct overrepresentation is also evident in other backgrounds: French accounts for 1.1% in Newtown (vs 0.5% regionally), Spanish represents 0.8% (vs 0.6%), and Welsh comprises 0.8% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newtown (NSW) is 33, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 44.5% 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 suburb of Newtown (NSW) maintains a young, largely pre-family demographic. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 46.4% of the community versus 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 23.1% compared to 30.4% regionally. The estimated median age is 33 as at August 2026, down from 34 at the 2021 Census and 4 years below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 at that Census, which compares to a national median of 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) fell from 23.2% to an estimated 21.3%. Projections to 2041 anticipate the greatest volume increase among young to middle aged adults, adding 1,699 residents (23%) to reach 8,947, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will experience the fastest growth rate, rising 55% to 2,281. Middle aged and young retiree cohorts are projected to contract over the same timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newtown (NSW)
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 5 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,690 at the 2021 Census → 15,620 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 (SAL12969). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.