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The median house price in Normanhurst is $1.93m, with units at $1.30m. House values have moved 0.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Normanhurst has an estimated 5,688 residents, up from 5,387 at the 2021 Census — a change of 301 people, or 5.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 108 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 2,574 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Normanhurst has an estimated population of 5,688 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 301 people (5.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,387 residents. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 5,687, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 108 newly validated addresses since the Census. This population size results in a density of 2,573 individuals per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb's 5.6% expansion rate since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA3 region's 4.5% rate, establishing it as a growth frontrunner locally. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, contributing approximately 92.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 region. For SA2 areas without this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are extended to cover the period from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic shifts suggest population gains will track slightly below the national median for statistical regions, with the suburb of Normanhurst projected to gain 285 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 5.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
78 new dwellings have been approved in Normanhurst over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, broadly in line with 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 allocated from statistical areas shows that the suburb of Normanhurst averages roughly 15 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 78 dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 11 approvals have been documented so far. New construction project values average $751,000, pointing to a focus by developers on higher-end, premium housing, while occupancy levels average 2.8 residents per home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, indicating solid demand that helps sustain property values.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.3 million have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. In comparison to Greater Sydney, building activity per capita in the suburb of Normanhurst is closely aligned, keeping the local market in equilibrium with the wider metropolitan region. This volume remains below the national benchmark, reflecting the established status of the neighborhood and pointing to possible planning constraints. Residential development is highly concentrated on detached houses, which make up 93.0% of approvals, while multi-unit or attached dwellings account for the remaining 7.0%, preserving a classic suburban environment that appeals to buyers seeking space. The ratio of approximately 298 people for every approved dwelling underlines the low-density nature of the suburb of Normanhurst. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the suburb of Normanhurst is projected to add 284 residents by 2041. Given the current pace of building approvals, the supply of new housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating a balanced market for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces these predictions.
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 47 current infrastructure and development projects close to Normanhurst, worth an estimated $13.9 billion. 5 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes in infrastructure, major projects, and local planning policies have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects expected to influence the area. Key projects include Hornsby Park, Thornleigh Quarter, Thornleigh Marketplace Redevelopment, and The Sanctuary Thornleigh, with details provided on those most relevant to the neighborhood.
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The Residences at Wahroonga Estate
Stage 1 of the $1.5 billion Wahroonga Estate masterplan, delivering 128 premium apartments across three six-storey buildings on the 66-hectare Seventh-day Adventist Church precinct. Developed by Capital Corporation in a joint venture with the Church and built by DASCO, the project features curved brick facade design by Group GSA, bespoke interiors by Coco Republic, and landscaped communal spaces with direct access to Coups Creek bushland. Targeting downsizers and owner-occupiers on Sydney's Upper North Shore, adjacent to the Sydney Adventist Hospital.
Hornsby Park
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional bush parkland in Sydney's upper north shore. The first stage opened to the public in late March 2026, comprising the Crusher Plant Precinct (lawns, picnic shelters, electric BBQs, accessible toilets, free parking), the Southern Lookout providing fully accessible sweeping views into the volcanic quarry void, and the upgraded Heritage Steps linking the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre down into the precinct. Construction continues in stages, with future works including the Quarry Loop walking and cycling track, additional scenic lookouts, a bike jump and pump track, and the Old Mans Valley field of play.Longer term masterplan elements feature a freshwater quarry lake, wetlands cascade, lakeside amenities and an accessible lift to the quarry base. The masterplan was designed by Clouston Associates with Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 has been supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund.
Thornleigh Marketplace Redevelopment
Holdmark is progressing an approved redevelopment of the Thornleigh Marketplace neighbourhood shopping centre. The project involves significant additions including a new second-floor level above the rooftop car park, creating additional retail space, a food court, and rooftop terraces. Recent modifications approved in 2024 refined the layout to include a Woolworths direct-to-boot facility within the existing car park structure. The center remains anchored by Woolworths and Dan Murphys.
15-19 Station Street Mixed-Use Development Thornleigh
Approved six storey mixed use development at 15-19 Station Street, Thornleigh, comprising 48 residential apartments above ground floor commercial space with basement parking. The project is located immediately adjacent to Thornleigh Railway Station and was approved by Hornsby Shire Council under DA 2022/0432 to deliver higher density housing and local retail next to public transport.
Thornleigh Quarter
Thornleigh Quarter is a mixed use precinct by Holdmark planned to deliver about 326 apartments across three mid rise buildings with ground floor retail and cafe spaces, activated frontages to Pennant Hills Road and landscaped communal terraces and courtyards directly opposite Thornleigh Station.
Linea Apartments (94-98 George Street)
DA-approved mixed-use project within Hornsby town centre: demolition of existing structures and construction of a 13-14 storey building comprising approx. 76 residential units above three levels of commercial floorspace, with recent Section 4.55 modifications lodged in 2025.
Eastwood Gardens (Waitara)
Eastwood Gardens (Waitara) is a proposed three-tower residential apartment project opposite Waitara Station, originally promoted by Toplace with around 300 dwellings, retail space and a landscaped podium over basement parking.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} As at late 2025, the existing low-rise apartments at 5 Park Avenue and 19-21 Waitara Avenue remain in place and continue to be sold and leased under their established building profiles, indicating that demolition and construction for the Eastwood Gardens scheme have not commenced.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} The site forms part of a broader high-density residential precinct around Mark Taylor Oval that has been planned for multi-unit housing in Hornsby Shire.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} On this basis the project is best treated as a major apartment development within the Residential Development category and the Apartment Developments sub-category.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Toplace Pty Ltd entered voluntary administration in 2023 and remains under external control, so any future delivery of the Eastwood Gardens concept is uncertain and likely dependent on a new proponent or restructuring outcome.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning
Council's adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan has been implemented through the NSW Government's Hornsby Transport Oriented Development rezoning, which came into effect on 27 November 2024. The rezoning provides capacity for over 6,000 new homes, about 2,900 jobs, affordable housing contributions, new and upgraded open space, a new library, community centre, cultural and creative facilities, better walking and cycling links, and provisions for a new bus interchange. Development applications can now be lodged and assessed under the new planning controls.
2,778 residents of Normanhurst are employed, from a labour force of 2,928. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 63.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,978, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Normanhurst has a highly qualified workforce, with strong representation in technology fields. The local unemployment rate stands at 5.1%, and annual employment growth reached an estimated 4.2%, based on AreaSearch calculations for the broader statistical area. In March 2026, 2,778 residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 1.0% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably lower at 63.0% compared to 69.1% across the metropolitan area. Census data indicates that 58.4% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
Local workers are primarily employed in professional and technical services, healthcare and social assistance, and education and training. The suburb of Normanhurst displays a strong concentration of jobs in the education and training sector, which is 1.6 times more represented than the regional norm. Conversely, retail sector employment is lower at 6.8% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The mismatch between the census working population and resident population indicates that this largely residential area offers few local jobs. Aggregated SALM and ABS data for the surrounding statistical regions show that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 4.2% and the labor force grew by 1.5%, resulting in a 2.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This outpaced Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate decreased slightly. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide a benchmark for future labor demand. When these five-year and ten-year national projections—which predict overall employment growth of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively—are weighted against the specific industry mix of the suburb of Normanhurst, they suggest local employment could rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, assuming local trends mirror national industry forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Normanhurst is $2,590 a week (about $135,000 a year), with median personal income at $921 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,445 a year against an average of $86,350. The average runs 50% 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year indicates that the suburb of Normanhurst recorded a median taxpayer income of $57,445 and an average income of $86,350. These figures rank among the highest nationally, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Adjusting these values for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $63,373 for the median and $95,261 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, weekly household incomes are in the 92nd percentile at $2,590.
The highest income band of $4000+ per week includes 32.3% of the community, or 1,837 residents, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common at 30.9%. Affluence is high, with 45.3% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps drive demand for premium local services and retail. Although housing costs account for 16.1% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 91st percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Normanhurst had 1,766 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 6% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 36% 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 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Normanhurst consisted of 79.0% separate houses and 20.9% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. Outright home ownership stood at 35.6%, which is higher than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged at 44.7% or rented at 19.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,000, and the median weekly rent was $550, compared to metropolitan Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Normanhurst are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Normanhurst counted 1,766 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,865 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 81.4%, consisting of couples with children at 48.2%, couples without children at 23.5%, and single parent families at 9.1%. The remaining 18.6% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 17.2% and group households at 1.6%. The median household size of 2.9 people is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.0% of adults in Normanhurst hold a university qualification, including 29.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 12.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,359 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,168 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 Normanhurst are higher than wider averages, with 49.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of educational attainment positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are held by 29.2% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 15.3%, and graduate diplomas by 4.5%. Vocational training is held by 22.7% of the population aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 12.3%. A high percentage of residents are engaged in study, with 31.8% of the population currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 10.7% of residents in primary schools, 9.4% in high schools, and 6.4% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Normanhurst reaches 45 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Trains 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 public transport options shows 45 transit stops in the suburb of Normanhurst, providing a mix of bus and train options. These stops are served by 40 separate routes, which carry 3,696 passengers weekly. Transport links are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 195 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with 77% driving a car and 15% using the train. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3. A high percentage of residents, 58.4%, worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic.
Public transport services average 528 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 82 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.9% of residents in Normanhurst report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 indicators show positive outcomes in the suburb of Normanhurst, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with younger demographics showing a low prevalence of common health problems. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 61% of the population, or 3,469 people, holding cover, compared to a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most common ailments, affecting 6.9% and 6.8% of the population respectively. However, 70.9% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population exhibits good health and low chronic disease rates.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.1% of the population, equivalent to 1,086 people, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents experience above-average health outcomes, though their health ranking is lower nationally than that of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.0% of Normanhurst residents were born overseas and 30.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.9%) and Australian (21.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Normanhurst is culturally diverse, with 36.0% of the population born outside of Australia and 30.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.4% of residents. The most notable religious variance is in Hinduism, which represents 4.3% of the community, compared to 5.2% in Greater Sydney. English ancestry is claimed by 22.9% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 21.6% and Chinese ancestry at 10.2%. There are also differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Hungarian ancestry overrepresented at 0.5% compared to 0.3% regionally, Korean ancestry at 1.8% compared to 1.1%, and Russian ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Normanhurst is 41. 21.4% 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 the suburb of Normanhurst is 41 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is more common than the metropolitan average, accounting for 13.1% of residents, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 5.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 13.0% to 15.6%, while the 25 to 34 bracket shrank from 7.3% to 5.8%. Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change by 2041.
The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 99%, adding 168 residents to reach a total of 339. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to account for 91% of total growth, while population declines are expected for the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Normanhurst
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 108 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,387 at the 2021 Census → 5,688 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 (SAL12986). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.