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The median house price in Oyster Bay is $1.82m, with units at $1.33m. House values have moved 1.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Oyster Bay has an estimated 6,000 residents, up from 5,689 at the 2021 Census — a change of 311 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 63.0% of that increase. That puts 2,804 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 AreaSearch evaluations integrating ABS regional population revisions with newly validated addresses post-dating the Census, the suburb of Oyster Bay has an estimated resident tally of approximately 6,000 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 311 people (5.5%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 5,689 people. This upward trajectory is derived from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 5,994 published in the June 2025 ABS release, alongside 18 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With 2,803 persons per square kilometer, the suburb places within the upper quartile of population density nationally across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the suburb's 5.5% expansion rate from the 2021 census outperformed both the SA3 area (3.2%) and the wider SA4 region, positioning it at the forefront of local growth. Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for these demographic gains, generating roughly 63.0% of the recent population additions. SA2 demographic projections released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) by Geoscience Australia and the ABS are incorporated by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 figures from 2022 (using a 2021 baseline) applied where coverage gaps exist. In projecting outcomes from 2032 to 2041 across all territories, age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are implemented. Looking toward future horizons, the suburb of Oyster Bay is anticipated to track slightly under the national statistical area median, gaining an estimated 264 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models—an overall rise of 4.3% spanning the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
90 new dwellings have been approved in Oyster Bay over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approval allocations by AreaSearch shows that the suburb records approximately 18 approved residential dwellings each year, totaling roughly 90 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 11 approvals lodged to date in FY-25. The ratio of 1.9 new residents annually per built home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates balanced underlying supply and demand dynamics, though a recent shift to 4.3 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years points toward rising demand pressures and a narrowing supply pipeline.
Residential initiatives carry an average construction value of $723,000, underscoring an emphasis on higher-end builds. Meanwhile, commercial approvals registered at $7.3 million during this financial year reflect the area's established residential profile. Per capita residential development in the locality closely aligns with Greater Sydney averages, reinforcing local market equilibrium in step with broader metropolitan trends. Construction volumes sit below national benchmarks, signaling established urban density and potential physical development limits. Contemporary building activity is divided between 53.0% standalone houses and 47.0% medium to high-density formats, incorporating townhouses and multi-unit developments to provide diverse housing options ranging from family properties to lower-maintenance spaces. This contrasts with the prevailing built environment (where houses make up 80.0%), highlighting site scarcity and changing demographic needs for varied residential formats. Recording approximately 599 people per dwelling approval, the market exhibits mature characteristics. Projections indicate that the area will absorb an additional 258 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well-positioned to accommodate this incoming demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for demographic gains ahead of current projections.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Oyster Bay, worth an estimated $4.5 billion. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.82 billion. 5 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning, major works, and infrastructure upgrades play a crucial role in shaping future regional outcomes. A single key project identified by AreaSearch is anticipated to have an influence on the surrounding district. Notable developments of interest include M6 Stage 2, Florida Street Affordable Housing, Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion, and Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade, as detailed in the accompanying overview.
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M6 Stage 2
M6 Stage 2 is the proposed southern extension of the M6 motorway from the Stage 1 terminus at President Avenue, Kogarah, through to the Princes Highway at Loftus. The project is planned to consist of twin tunnels to bypass local surface roads. As of May 2026, the project remains shelved indefinitely by the NSW Government due to market constraints and labor shortages. While the road corridor remains reserved, there is no active construction timeline or dedicated funding.Focus remains on the delayed completion of M6 Stage 1, now expected in late 2028 following subsidence issues.
President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire by Macquarie Health Corporation. The works involve the construction of a new three-storey clinical building providing 110 inpatient beds, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex, and an upgraded wellness centre. Following a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024, site demolition and active construction are underway to deliver expanded surgical, medical, and rehabilitation services.
Workway Trade Centre
A purpose-built trade centre bringing together specialist trade retailers, premium workshops, and storage units into one seamlessly connected hub. The $50 million development features 3 dedicated trade retail tenancies, 13 premium workshops, and 10 spacious workstores for tools, materials and machinery. Located in Kirrawee's thriving industrial precinct with high-clearance heights from 3m to 5.4m, secure 24/7 access, and prime street exposure on Waratah Street. ARB Corporation, Australia's largest 4x4 accessories manufacturer and distributor, is the anchor tenant with a 15-year lease.Groundworks are complete and the project has moved into Stage 2 of construction, remaining on schedule. Designed to simplify and support the modern needs of trades, from sole traders to national operators.
Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3)
Comprehensive expansion and upgrade of the Gymea Trade Centre. The project includes the delivery of new large format retail premises, an upgraded fitness centre, modern medical suites, and childcare facilities. Managed by Charter Hall, these final stages focus on enhancing local service diversity and increasing on-site parking capacity to support the growing regional catchment.
Former Oatley Bowling Club Redevelopment (Arthur Hardiman Reserve)
Transformation of the former Oatley Bowling Club site into a community recreation park. Following adoption of the Plan of Management in July 2021, the site underwent extensive remediation works. In June 2025, Council resolved to revise the Master Plan to investigate the site becoming a pocket forest or community garden, aligning with tree canopy and green space targets. The project aims to create accessible and diverse recreational opportunities while connecting to the adjoining Myles Dunphy Reserve.The site will be named Arthur Hardiman Reserve, with features including the Ngunungi Playground.
Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade
Upgrade of an approximately 800-metre deteriorating asphalt pathway and shared cycleway connecting Oatley and Como via the heritage-listed Old Como Railway Bridge. Georges River Council received $280,000 from the NSW Government's Get NSW Active program for investigation and detailed design work, which is expected to be completed by mid-2025. The proposed upgrade includes pathway reconstruction, widening, improved lighting on the bridge, safety enhancements including fencing, rest stops with seating, and embankment works. The pathway is located on State Government land, with the bridge owned by Sydney Water.Future construction funding to be determined by the NSW Government through TAHE (Transport Asset Holding Entity) which has confirmed it will provide funds for improvement works. The pathway serves as a popular pedestrian and cycling link across the Georges River, forming part of Greater Sydney's Strategic Cycleway Corridor connecting Georges River and Sutherland Shire communities.
Florida Street Affordable Housing
State Significant Development (SSD-83258708) comprising 8 residential flat buildings ranging from 7 to 9 storeys, delivering a total of 484 dwellings across two stages. Stage 1 features 159 social housing apartments, while Stage 2 includes 325 market dwellings. The project involves basement parking, a new neighborhood park, and communal open spaces to support diverse housing needs.
544-546 Box Road Jannali Mixed-Use Development
Five-storey mixed-use development at the corner of Box Road and Roberts Street in the Jannali Town Centre, approximately 160m from Jannali Station. Following an earlier refused planning proposal for an 8-9 storey scheme and a deemed refusal of the development application by Sutherland Shire Council, the developer appealed to the Land and Environment Court. In April 2026, the court approved amended plans comprising ground-floor retail, a 59-space childcare centre, medical centre, six commercial premises and four residential apartments, with basement parking for 29 vehicles.The height limit exceedance was found to be justified by the commissioner.
3,312 residents of Oyster Bay are employed, from a labour force of 3,381. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,613, about 77% 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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Local workforce figures compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries highlight a highly educated population, significant participation in professional service roles, and an unemployment rate of just 2.0%, reflecting stable year-on-year job conditions. By March 2026, 3,312 residents were actively employed, while the local jobless rate sat 2.1% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.1%. Labor force participation stood at 71.1%, against 68.9% for Greater Sydney. Additionally, 53.1% of working residents reported working from home during the Census, though pandemic-related lockdown measures during that period are a relevant factor. The primary sectors engaging local workers comprise professional & technical services, construction, along with education & training.
In particular, construction demonstrates heavy local weighting, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.3% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% regionally across Greater Sydney. Given the discrepancy between resident worker counts and local jobs noted in the Census, this predominantly residential locality generates relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. Through synthesis of ABS and SALM data over the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.1% alongside a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Concurrently, Greater Sydney saw both employment and the labour force expand by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. National employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future hiring trajectories. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-level expectations to the local workforce composition projects an employment rise of 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oyster Bay is $3,137 a week (about $163,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,096 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,536 a year against an average of $92,689. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $68,536 alongside a mean income of $92,689 in the suburb of Oyster Bay. These metrics substantially exceed national figures and compare favorably to the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase observed since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $75,609 (median) and $102,255 (mean) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings place between the 85th and 97th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant weekly earnings bracket covers 37.1% of residents (2,226 people) earning $4000+, whereas Greater Sydney's most common band is $1,500 - 2,999 at 30.9%. High overall purchasing power is evident, with 52.3% generating more than $3,000 weekly, while housing expenses absorb 13.9% of income. Disposable income levels sit within the 97th percentile nationally, and the local SEIFA income metric ranks in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oyster Bay had 1,799 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 2% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $620 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,190 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. 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, separate houses constituted 80.3% of the residential footprint in Oyster Bay, with medium/high-density and other structures representing 19.8%, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 39.4%, substantially outstripping the metropolitan average, while 50.8% of properties were held with a mortgage and 9.8% were tenant-occupied. Typical mortgage payments reached a median of $3,190 per month, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rents stood at $620, higher than both the metropolitan figure of $470 and the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oyster Bay counted 1,799 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,897 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the overwhelming majority of households at 86.5%, consisting of couples with children (53.5%), couples without children (24.1%), and single parent families (8.1%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 13.5%, primarily comprising lone person households (12.4%) alongside group households (1.2%). The median household occupancy of 3.1 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.9% of adults in Oyster Bay hold a university qualification, including 23.6% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 20.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 827 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment is a prominent feature of the community, where 35.9% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree—exceeding both the national mark of 30.4% and the SA3 area rate of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees account for 23.6% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate degrees (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational training is similarly widespread, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, divided into certificates (20.7%) and advanced diplomas (12.8%). A substantial 33.2% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. By education level, this cohort includes 12.0% attending primary school, 10.4% in secondary education, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oyster Bay reaches 37 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 720 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Oyster Bay's public transport network includes 37 active bus stops across the suburb. These stops are served by 11 individual routes that provide a combined total of 718 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is strong, with typical walking distances of 133 meters to the nearest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the main mode of travel at 89%, followed by rail at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the metropolitan standard, while 53.1% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era working patterns.
Across all transit lines, route operations average 102 trips per day, translating to roughly 19 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.9% of residents in Oyster Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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 compiled by AreaSearch show favorable outcomes throughout Oyster Bay regarding lower mortality and minimal prevalence of chronic illnesses, especially among younger demographics. Private health insurance participation is remarkably strong, encompassing roughly 63% of residents (3,808 people), outpacing Greater Sydney (59.9%) and the Australian benchmark (55.7%). The primary reported chronic conditions among residents are asthma and arthritis, recorded at 6.9% and 6.8% respectively, while 74.9% of the population indicated an absence of long-term medical conditions, comparable to the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 16.7% of the community (1,001 people), slightly above the 15.5% metropolitan benchmark.
While senior health outcomes remain solid, they track slightly lower nationally compared to the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Oyster Bay is largely Australian-born, at 82.3% of residents, with 9.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.9%) and Australian (27.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is evident in Oyster Bay, where 82.3% of the community was born in Australia, 94.0% possess Australian citizenship, and 90.3% speak only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 60.6% of residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral heritage, the leading identified backgrounds are English at 28.9% (exceeding the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 27.7% (compared to 17.8% regionally), and Irish at 10.1%. Several smaller ethnic representations also show notable local variations, such as Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.4% regionally), Russian at 0.5% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oyster Bay is 40. 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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Demographically, the suburb of Oyster Bay is characterized by a sizable youth representation alongside established middle-aged parents. As of August 2026 updates, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 35.9% of the population, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 20.0%, below the metropolitan level of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 40 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census baseline and remaining 3 years higher than Greater Sydney's 37. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 cohort has reduced from 21.0% to 20.0%.
Looking toward 2041, retirees and elderly residents (65+) will drive future demographic gains, adding 367 residents (37%) to reach 1,369, while youth and young-to-middle-aged brackets are projected to experience contractions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oyster Bay
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,689 at the 2021 Census → 6,000 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13123). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.