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The median house price in North Nowra is $780k, with units at $462k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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North Nowra has an estimated 5,876 residents. That puts 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 investigations of ABS population updates for the wider region, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of North Nowra has an estimated population of approximately 5,876 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 20 people (0.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,856 people. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 5,875, estimated by AreaSearch after assessing the most recent ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 574 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per individual and potential scope for additional growth. The 0.3% growth of the suburb of North Nowra since census places it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.1%), showing competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth in the area was mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 64.0% of total population gains during recent times. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 location, as published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions not represented in this dataset, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Expansion rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all locations for years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward with demographic patterns, an above median population growth of Australia's non-metropolitan locations is anticipated, with the suburb of North Nowra expected to expand by 721 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a rise of 12.2% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
46 new dwellings have been approved in North Nowra over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval figures, distributed from statistical area data, North Nowra has averaged about 9 new dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated 46 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 10 so far in FY-26. With the population dropping over recent years, new supply has likely matched demand, providing good choice to buyers, while new homes are being constructed at an average value of $415,000—slightly above the regional average—indicating a focus on quality developments. There have also been $5.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, pointing to the area's residential character.
Relative to Rest of NSW, North Nowra records significantly lower building activity (77.0% below regional average per person). This restricted new construction typically bolsters demand and pricing for existing homes, though development activity has risen in recent periods. This activity is likewise below the national average, pointing to the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning constraints. New development consists of 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% townhouses or apartments, showcasing an increasing blend of attached housing types offering options across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact choices. This represents a major departure from existing housing patterns (currently 89.0% houses), indicating decreasing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The estimated count of 511 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, North Nowra is expected to grow by 720 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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 46 current infrastructure and development projects close to North Nowra, worth an estimated $5.42 billion. 11 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and retail. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Landcom Bomaderry Build-to-Rent Apartments, The Yards, Bomaderry, Bomaderry High School Upgrade, and SCaRP - Bomaderry Sporting Complex Redevelopment, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital Redevelopment
The $440 million redevelopment is transforming Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital into a regional health hub. Key features include a new seven-storey Acute Services Building, the facility's first-ever MRI service, an expanded Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, and doubled operating theatres. As of May 2026, construction is in the final stages with the MRI machine recently craned into place. The new acute building is on track for completion and clinical handover in mid-2026, followed by refurbishments of existing spaces to be completed through 2027.
Bomaderry High School Upgrade
Major upgrade of Bomaderry High School including a new building with administration facilities and Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) workshops and classrooms, an upgrade of the existing kitchen to VET standard, and refurbishment of 46 existing classrooms and staffrooms. Two buildings have already been refurbished including new lifts for accessibility, and the new TAS building opened in Term 4 2025, three months ahead of schedule. Remaining works include the VET kitchen, internal refurbishment of Building A, sports field remediation, and entry gate upgrades.
Landcom Bomaderry Build-to-Rent Apartments
60 build-to-rent apartments across two-to-three storey buildings, including 12 affordable rental units (20 percent) for essential workers and those on low to moderate incomes. Developed by Landcom and built by Zauner Construction. Features sustainable design and acoustic treatments. Construction is currently underway with structural works progressing, and resident move-ins expected in late 2026.
Nowra Riverfront Precinct
A major urban rejuvenation initiative for 6.1 hectares of land along the Shoalhaven River, encompassing the Nowra Riverfront Precinct (3.4 ha state-led rezoning between Bridge Road, Hyam Street and Scenic Drive) and the adjacent Mandalay Sub-Precinct (2.7 ha, led by Homes NSW). Combined, the two rezoning proposals would unlock about 914 new homes, including roughly 100 social and affordable dwellings on Homes NSW-owned land and key worker housing for the upgraded Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital. New building heights of 20 to 44 metres (5 to 12 storeys) are proposed for the Riverfront sub-precincts and 3 to 6 storeys for Mandalay.The project also enables boatsheds along Scenic Drive, new riverfront cafes and restaurants, and improved pedestrian links between the Nowra CBD and the Shoalhaven River. Both rezoning proposals were on public exhibition from 19 November to 17 December 2025 and feedback is now being reviewed before a final proposal is sent to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. A complementary Open Space Master Plan is progressing in parallel, with a Principal Design Consultant to be engaged in May 2026 to prepare detailed designs.
SCaRP - Bomaderry Sporting Complex Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Bomaderry Sporting Complex as the northern section of the Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) Master Plan. The project delivers upgraded sporting grounds, amenities, and community recreation infrastructure funded by Shoalhaven City Council and government grants.
Mandalay Precinct Development
State-significant rezoning of 2.75 hectares of Homes NSW land in the Mandalay Sub-Precinct in Nowra, finalised in June 2026. The rezoning enables approximately 537 social, affordable and private dwellings in buildings up to six storeys high, with design excellence requirements for taller buildings. At least 30% of dwellings on Homes NSW land will be social and affordable housing. Located within 200 metres of Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, schools, parks and public transport, the precinct forms part of the broader Nowra Riverfront revitalisation.Shoalhaven City Council is now preparing a Development Control Plan to guide detailed design ahead of future development applications.
The Yards, Bomaderry
The Yards is a mixed-use master-planned community on an 8.2-hectare site at 25 Moss Vale Road, Bomaderry, led by Southern Cross Community Housing in partnership with EG Funds Management. The State Significant Development (SSD-69257218) proposes 196 dwellings including attached dwellings, six residential flat buildings, shop-top housing, and a boarding house, with a focus on affordable and social housing. A central Village High Street will feature a medical centre, childcare centre, and retail and commercial tenancies.The project is currently under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following a public exhibition period, with submissions received from council, government agencies, and community members.
Nowra East Public School Upgrade
NSW Government upgrade of Nowra East Public School including 11 new permanent classrooms with 3 support classrooms, expansion of the preschool from 20 to 40 places, additional support teaching facilities, new playgrounds and sensory play areas, accessibility improvements, landscaping and air conditioning upgrades to existing buildings. Planning approval was granted in December 2025, Patterson Building Group was appointed as builder and construction commenced in early 2026.
2,604 residents of North Nowra are employed, from a labour force of 2,692. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 56.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,774, about 81% 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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North Nowra features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of only 3.3%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,604 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.8% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (56.2% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Meanwhile, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 0.8% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force increased by 0.7% combined with employment decreasing by 0.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within North Nowra. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to North Nowra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Nowra is $1,411 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $696 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,349 a year against an average of $59,212. 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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The suburb of North Nowra shows a median taxpayer income of $48,349 and an average of $59,212 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,339 (median) and $65,323 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in North Nowra, between the 27th and 29th percentiles.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 33.5% of residents (1,968 people), reflecting patterns seen the region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Nowra had 2,228 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 3% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,719 a month. Rent absorbs 26.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing composition in North Nowra, as assessed at the most recent Census, consisted of 89.3% houses and 10.7% other housing types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Regional NSW figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other housing types. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in North Nowra were consistent with Regional NSW at 38.0%, while the remaining properties were either under mortgage (33.2%) or rented (28.7%). The median monthly home loan payment in this locality was below the Regional NSW average at $1,719, whereas the median weekly rent rate stood at $380, compared to $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW.
Across the country, mortgage repayments in North Nowra are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Nowra counted 2,228 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local dwellings at 70.9%, which includes 28.1% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.1%, with single-person households representing 26.7% and shared houses making up 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents aligns exactly with the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.0% of adults in North Nowra hold a university qualification, including 13.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 762 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 922 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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The local area experiences educational difficulties, with university graduation rates (20.0%) considerably below the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (31.7%). School and study enrollment is remarkably strong, with 28.2% of local residents currently participating in formal education. This comprises 10.7% in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 2.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Nowra reaches 88 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 220 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Public transit assessment shows 88 operational transit stops in North Nowra, which consist of various bus facilities. These stops are served by 16 unique routes, which combine to offer 215 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as outstanding, with local residents generally living within 157 meters of their closest transit stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary choice for 95% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home. A relatively low 9.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit frequency averages 30 journeys per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 2 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.7% of residents in North Nowra report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 metrics indicate notable challenges for North Nowra, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence, with common health issues appearing across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance rates are relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~2,960 people). The national average stands at 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 10.4 and 10.3% of residents respectively, whereas 61.7% of the population reported no medical issues compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience clear health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness.
The area has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,263 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North Nowra is largely Australian-born, at 84.4% of residents, with 6.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (30.5%). 5.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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North Nowra exhibits below average levels of cultural diversity, with 84.4% of the population born in Australia, 90.0% holding citizenship, and 93.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in North Nowra are English (31.3%), Australian (30.5%), and Irish (8.1%). There are also clear differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents are noticeably overrepresented at 5.2% of the local population (compared to 4.6% in the wider region), Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Nowra is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 38, North Nowra is notably under the Regional NSW figure of 43 but is equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 14.1% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 65 - 74 cohort is less prevalent at 10.2%. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.0% to 11.3% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.0% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.2% to 10.7%.
Demographic modeling suggests North Nowra's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 26% (211 people), reaching 1,040 from 828. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Nowra
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 — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,856 at the 2021 Census → 5,876 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 (SAL13010). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.