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The median house price in Northbridge (NSW) is $5.16m, with units at $1.22m. House values have moved 2.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Northbridge (NSW) has an estimated 6,388 residents, down from 6,493 at the 2021 Census — a change of 105 people, or 1.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,384 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 calculations derived from ABS demographic releases for the wider region and new address locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Northbridge (NSW) has an estimated resident count of 6,388 as of May 2026. This represents a drop of 105 individuals (1.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 6,493 residents. The shift is calculated using the resident population figure of 6,363, determined by AreaSearch after analyzing the latest ERP release by the ABS (June 2025) along with 10 validated new addresses added since the Census.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 2,383 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Northbridge (NSW) in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary contributor to demographic growth, serving as practically the only source of population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates by age brackets from these data sets are applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections for the suburb of Northbridge (NSW) indicate a contraction in the overall resident count, with a projected loss of 119 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within specific age cohorts, particularly the cohort aged 85 and over, which is projected to rise by 282 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
58 new dwellings have been approved in Northbridge (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building permit statistics, allocated from regional datasets, indicates that Northbridge averages approximately 11 approved residential designs annually, with an estimated sum of 58 homes authorized over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 4 approvals have been documented. Since the local population experienced a decline during the previous timeframe, building activity has been relatively sufficient, which benefits purchasers, and newly built dwellings carry a mean estimated construction cost of $1,352,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the high-end sector with upscale projects. Compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, Northbridge exhibits notably quiet construction volume, running 71.0% below regional average per person.
This restricted addition of new housing stock typically underpins demand and pricing for pre-existing houses, even though construction starts have quickened lately. This volume is also weaker than the national average, showcasing a mature marketplace and pointing toward potential supply barriers. Recent construction activity consists of 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% attached dwellings, with a shifting proportion of townhouses and apartments offering choices across various price ranges, from larger family residences to more economical compact configurations. The suburb has roughly 327 people per dwelling approval, showing a low-density residential market. Because the population is projected to stabilize or contract, Northbridge should experience less pressure on its housing inventory, which could present options for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Northbridge (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Northbridge (NSW), worth an estimated $52 million. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.4 billion. 27 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, significant developments, and planning schemes play a major role in shaping the performance of a suburb. A total of 5 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a probable influence on the locality. Key initiatives include the Northbridge Public School Upgrade, Flo Northbridge by WINIM, Airena St Leonards, and The Pagewood St Leonards, with the subsequent list detailing the projects that are expected to have the most relevance.
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Northbridge Public School Upgrade
Completed NSW Government upgrade to Northbridge Public School, delivered by School Infrastructure NSW under the Rebuilding Public Education program. The $2.4 million project replaced ageing demountable amenities with a new permanent amenities building adjacent to the play area, including accessible toilets, plus refurbishment of the sick bay and associated amenities in the Administration building and renovation of staff amenities. New landscaping was delivered around the works, featuring tiered decking, climbing boards, a natural play area and shade sails.Construction commenced in October 2025 and was completed in July 2026, with all areas now open for student and staff use. Builder was Unique Building Partners. The school is located in the Willoughby electorate.
Flo Northbridge by WINIM
Luxury boutique development by WINIM comprising 7 oversized townhomes and 5 spacious apartments designed by Rothelowman. Features private gardens, internal lifts, and premium finishes opposite Northbridge Shore Playing Fields. The project includes a four-storey six-apartment building and three-storey seven-townhome building on an L-shaped 2052sq m site, featuring a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, three and four-bedroom townhouses, and a four-bedroom penthouse.
The Quarry Naremburn
Boutique collection of 28 luxury apartments and townhouses set within a landscaped former quarry site in Naremburn. The project is currently under construction.
Park Residences Cremorne
Boutique luxury residential development comprising 11 oversized two and three bedroom apartments and a full-floor penthouse overlooking Middle Harbour. Developed by Abadeen with architecture by MHNDU, the project is now in its final construction stage and is actively marketing completed-quality residences.
Aurora Willoughby
Boutique collection of 12 luxury 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments setting a new benchmark in high-end living. Inspired by nature and defined by architectural elegance, featuring contemporary design with premium finishes and landscaped spaces integrated with natural surroundings. Developed by Sun Property Group with Datlas as builder, featuring sophisticated light-filled interiors, open-plan entertaining spaces, generous terraces, and hanging gardens. Located at the gateway to Willoughby village with proximity to transport connectivity.
Areas 18-20 St Leonards South
Residential development within the St Leonards South precinct, involving demolition of existing structures and construction of five residential flat buildings with 207 apartments, basement parking, and communal open space, contributing to urban renewal and increased housing density.
Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways)
A $640 million, 22-storey mixed-use development at the Five Ways intersection in Crows Nest, comprising 188 apartments (140 market and 48 affordable housing), a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and commercial premises within a 3-storey podium, and seven basement levels. Designed by Turner Studio, the project is located a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station. Approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission (SSD-66826207) in December 2024, with construction commenced in 2025.
Woolworths Neutral Bay Mixed-Use Development
A $191 million mixed-use State Significant Development (SSD) by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group), designed by Koichi Takada Architects. Upgraded to part-8/part-12-storeys following a gazetted LEP amendment, the approved project features a modernized basement Woolworths supermarket, specialty retail, commercial spaces, medical suites, a 1,000 sqm public plaza, and 97 residential apartments (including 10 affordable housing units). After an initial deemed refusal by North Sydney Council and an appeal, the project was declared an SSD and approved.
3,141 residents of Northbridge (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,212. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 61.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,467, 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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Northbridge is characterized by a highly qualified resident workforce with substantial representation in professional services, a low unemployment rate of 2.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.9% over the previous year, gathered from AreaSearch statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 3,141 working residents, and the unemployment rate sits 1.9% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, whereas workforce participation is notably lower at 61.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census responses indicate that a significant 64.7% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be viewed in light of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are professional & technical, finance & insurance, along with health care & social assistance. The community exhibits a strong concentration in finance & insurance, with its employment share reaching 2.2 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, construction provides jobs for only 4.8% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 8.6%. The highly residential nature of the locality suggests that local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by comparing the count of Census working population against resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographic divisions, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 0.9% and the labor force expand by 0.5%, which led to a decrease in the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective future demand in Northbridge. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year periods, are modeled against the local occupation distribution to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, projected growth rates vary considerably across different sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment structure indicates that local jobs should grow by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for visualization that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Northbridge (NSW) is $3,874 a week (about $201,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,375 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $77,586 a year against an average of $182,817. The average runs 136% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Northbridge recorded a median taxpayer income of $77,586 and a mean taxpayer income of $182,817. These values are extremely high on a national scale, comparing to benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $85,593 (median) and $201,684 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual earnings in Northbridge all position between the 96th and 99th percentiles nationally.
Distribution figures show that the weekly earnings bracket of $4000+ includes 49.3% of the population (3,149 individuals), contrasting with metropolitan trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 30.9%. The high proportion of elevated income earners (58.2% above $3,000/week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity throughout the locality. Following housing expenses, residents keep 87.6% of their income, indicating high disposable income, and the suburb's SEIFA ranking for income sits in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Northbridge (NSW) had 2,142 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 19% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $740 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,649 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Northbridge, measured at the latest Census, consisted of 74.1% standalone houses and 25.8% other housing styles (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Northbridge was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan rate, standing at 49.1%, while the remaining houses were held under a mortgage (31.0%) or rented (19.9%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the suburb was well above the Sydney metropolitan norm at $4,649, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $740, compared to Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Northbridge are substantially higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Northbridge (NSW) counted 2,142 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 19% 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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Family households make up the vast majority of local residences at 80.5%, comprising 46.3% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 7.5% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.5% of homes, with single-person households representing 18.5% and group households making up 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.9% of adults in Northbridge (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 35.9% with a bachelor degree and 17.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 7.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 522 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 attainment in Northbridge is substantially higher than broader geographic measures, with 56.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% throughout NSW. This high level of educational achievement positions the community well to benefit from knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (17.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational training accounts for 16.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (7.0%). Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 33.8% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This student population includes 11.7% in secondary schools, 11.4% in primary schools, and 6.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Northbridge (NSW) reaches 46 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit records indicate there are 46 active bus stops operating in Northbridge. These transit locations are serviced by 36 distinct routes, which combine to offer 1,619 passenger journeys every week. Transit access is classified as excellent, with citizens living an average of 136 meters from their nearest stop. Being primarily a residential area, the majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 80%, while 7% walk and 6% travel by bus. Car ownership rates average 1.5 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional metropolitan average.
A significant 64.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local transit routes averages 231 journeys per day, translating to roughly 35 weekly services per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.9% of residents in Northbridge (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 98.8% 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 metric evaluations reveal exceptional outcomes throughout Northbridge, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, showing low occurrence rates for common health conditions across all demographics, while private medical coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 99% of the total population (6,308 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.7% and 6.2% of residents respectively, whereas 75.9% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb contains 23.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,482 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Health profiles for older residents are particularly favorable, with national standings generally matching the positive trends seen in the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.7% of Northbridge (NSW) residents were born overseas and 21.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.8%) and Australian (20.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Northbridge displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local real estate markets, with 21.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 30.7% born in another country. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 54.7% of the community. However, the most pronounced religious concentration relative to broader averages is Judaism, which accounts for 1.6% of residents, compared to 0.8% in Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestry patterns based on the birthplaces of parents, the three most common backgrounds in Northbridge are English at 24.8% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 20.8%, and Irish at 9.9%.
Furthermore, there are distinct variations in the concentration of other backgrounds: French ancestry is overrepresented at 1.0% of Northbridge (compared to 0.5% across the region), Russian ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Northbridge (NSW) is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 20.3% 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 44, Northbridge has a population profile that is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age cohort is well represented at 13.6% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 6.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.3% to 8.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.3% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 16.4% to 14.1%, while the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 11.8% to 10.6%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution in Northbridge will change significantly by 2041. Driving this shift, the cohort aged 85 and over is projected to expand by 102% (267 people), growing from 261 to 529. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 92% of the projected population growth. In contrast, the cohorts aged 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Northbridge (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,493 at the 2021 Census → 6,388 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 (SAL13032). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.