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The median house price in Paddington (NSW) is $3.55m, with units at $998k. House values have moved 2.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Paddington (NSW) has an estimated 13,495 residents, up from 12,701 at the 2021 Census — a change of 794 people, or 6.3%. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 8,279 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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In the suburb of Paddington (NSW), the resident count is projected to reach approximately 13,495 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch assessments of wider ABS demographic updates alongside address validation conducted since the Census. When compared against the 2021 Census figure of 12,701 people, this represents an expansion of 794 people (6.3%). These findings build upon an estimated resident population of 13,491 derived by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with post-Census address verification. With a population density measuring 8,279 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks among the nation's highest 10% of areas evaluated by AreaSearch, placing residential land at a premium.
Furthermore, the 6.3% population gain recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area rate of 5.6%, establishing the suburb of Paddington (NSW) as an outperforming market within the district. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 81.0% of total inbound population expansion in recent times. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base period, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 using 2021 as a baseline where gaps exist. Age-specific cohort adjustments from these series have been carried forward across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth in the suburb of Paddington (NSW) is expected to track slightly beneath the national median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 1,088 persons by 2041, translating to an overall expansion of 8.0% across the 16-year timeframe.
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36 new dwellings have been approved in Paddington (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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ABS residential building consent records compiled across statistical boundaries indicate that Paddington averages approximately 7 approved homes each year, with 36 dwellings sanctioned across the recent 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 7 registered to date in FY-25. Historically, local market balance remained steady with 1.8 new occupants per constructed residence per annum across the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25); however, this ratio surged to 35.8 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, highlighting heightened demand alongside potential supply constraints. Approved residential projects reflect an average expected construction cost of $1,563,000 per dwelling, underscoring substantial developer investment in high-end, premium housing.
In parallel, non-residential building activity has been robust, with $819.8 million worth of commercial development approvals lodged during this financial year. Per capita building approval volumes in Paddington sit 79.0% below the Greater Sydney benchmark. This limited pipeline of new additions tends to reinforce pricing and buyer interest across existing dwellings, while lagging behind national construction rates due to neighborhood maturity and planning boundaries. Contemporary approvals are divided evenly between detached dwellings (50.0%) and medium-to-high density formats (50.0%). The provision of multi-unit stock offers accessible housing options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Concurrently, detached houses capture a notably larger share of recent approvals than their 7.0% Census representation, highlighting persistent appetite for standalone family properties amidst urban consolidation. The presence of roughly 2687 residents per sanctioned dwelling further illustrates the established nature of the precinct. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Paddington is anticipated to gain 1,084 residents by 2041. If local building delivery persists at current levels, residential additions could fall short of demographic growth, creating upward pressure on prices through heightened market competition.
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AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Paddington (NSW), worth an estimated $1.1 billion. A further 123 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.6 billion. 42 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital investments, urban planning frameworks, and major development works play a defining role in shaping neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 36 significant initiatives poised to influence the locality, headlined by the Hakoah White City Redevelopment, Moore Park Precinct Village, Woollahra Station Activation, and The Cambrian Paddington.
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Woollahra Station Activation
The NSW Government is completing the long-dormant Woollahra Station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs Line, originally partially built in the 1970s. The project includes a state-led rezoning of land within 800m of the new station and 400m of Edgecliff Station to facilitate approximately 10,000 new homes, including affordable housing. Early site investigations are underway, with construction slated to begin in 2027 and operations expected in 2029.
Hakoah White City Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the former White City Tennis Club in Paddington into a major community sports and cultural precinct open to all. The $150 million project features a five-storey clubhouse with bar, dining and community spaces, nine tennis courts, a full-size football field with 276-seat grandstand, 25m heated outdoor pool, learn-to-swim pool, enclosed multi-use courts for basketball, futsal and events, a gym, wellness facilities, a 140-seat cafe, and underground parking. Builder Richard Crookes Constructions replaced Parkview Constructions after contract termination in May 2024.As of May 2026 construction is powering ahead with structural steel and concrete slabs progressing across multiple levels. A combined $32 million in additional Federal and NSW government funding was announced in March 2026 for infrastructure and security upgrades. Completion is targeted for April 2027.
Oxford & Foley Mixed-Use Precinct
A $200 million mixed-use precinct revitalising three heritage blocks on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. The development delivers 9,200 square metres of commercial office space, 1,600 square metres of cultural and creative tenancies, 2,300 square metres of retail, a 75-room boutique hotel, and activation of Foley Street as a laneway dining and entertainment destination. Construction commenced in 2022 under Growthbuilt, which was terminated by the developers in May 2024 following alleged substantial departures from the contract. TOGA took over construction directly and the project is subject to a $91.74 million Supreme Court claim against the former builder.Block 1 (56-76 Oxford Street) had scaffolding removed by mid-2025 with the first tenancies approaching opening. Key confirmed tenants include Sony Music, Dovetail, Lune Croissanterie, MAAP, Mecca Coffee and the Darlinghurst Bookshop. Heritage facades are being restored with contemporary rooftop additions providing CBD and harbour views.
The Cambrian Paddington
The Cambrian is Paddingtons finest boutique development, positioned in the heart of the vibrant Oxford Street precinct, comprising luxury residential apartments and a curated retail precinct with a central courtyard oasis.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations.Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
The Centennial Collection
A curated collection of 79 luxury apartments across two towers (13 and 16 storeys) by Stargate Property, featuring panoramic harbour, city skyline and parkside views. Designed by SJB Architects with premium finishes including rooftop pools, concierge services, and wine cellars. Located opposite Centennial Park.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
Sydney Jewish Museum Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, retaining the existing Holocaust Museum while adding a new Centre for Contemporary Jewish Life and Tolerance, expanded education facilities and new exhibition galleries. Construction is underway following development approval. The museum remains closed to the general public during redevelopment, with reopening planned for late 2026 and the full expanded museum expected to open in early 2027. Recent additional government funding will deliver a Centre for Education Against Antisemitism as part of the redevelopment.
9,187 residents of Paddington (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 9,490. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 80.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,022, about 89% 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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Paddington features an exceptionally educated labor pool with prominent representation in technology disciplines, accompanied by an unemployment rate sitting at 3.2% and annual job growth estimated at 1.6% via aggregated statistical datasets. As of March 2026, 9,187 residents are employed, local joblessness tracks 0.9% under the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, and labor force participation registers at an elevated 80.5% against the metropolitan mark of 68.9%. Additionally, Census records indicated that 67.3% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures at the time should be factored into this figure.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include professional & technical services, finance & insurance, along with health care & social assistance. Professional & technical roles demonstrate strong local concentration, capturing a market share 2.1 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction industry is comparatively underrepresented, employing only 4.0% of Paddington's labor force relative to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. While the area provides local employment opportunities, comparisons between Census worker counts and local population figures suggest a substantial number of residents commute outside the district for work. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures, compiled from wider statistical regions, indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment grew by 1.6% while the labour force expanded by 1.9%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, resulting in a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Paddington. These forecasts span five and ten-year intervals and have been aligned with local employment data to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Paddington's employment composition, the area is expected to see employment rise by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation relies on a basic weighting method for demonstration and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Paddington (NSW) is $3,131 a week (about $163,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,698 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $86,963 a year against an average of $183,169. The average runs 111% 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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ATO taxation statistics at the postcode tier for financial year 2023 indicate that Paddington generates substantial personal earnings, recording a median income of $86,963 and an average income of $183,169. These metrics stand well above Greater Sydney's corresponding median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $95,938 (median) and $202,072 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, family, and individual incomes between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The top weekly income bracket of $4000+ encompasses 41.9% of the population (5,654 individuals), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is most prevalent at 30.9%. Overall, 51.5% of earners receive more than $3,000/week, demonstrating high local purchasing power. Although residential expenses absorb 17.3% of earnings, after-housing disposable income ranks at the 96th percentile nationally, and the suburb falls into the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Paddington (NSW) had 5,498 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 7% detached houses and 32% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, Paddington's housing stock comprised 6.6% standalone houses and 93.5% other residential structures such as apartments and attached dwellings, whereas Greater Sydney registered 55.9% standalone houses and 44.1% alternate dwelling formats. Outright home ownership stood at 27.8%, mirroring the metropolitan level, while properties with a mortgage accounted for 26.2% and rental accommodation made up 46.0%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $4,000, notably exceeding the Greater Sydney median of $2,427 and the national average of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents of $650 were recorded above the metropolitan median of $470 and the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Paddington (NSW) counted 5,498 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,842 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 54.6% of local households, encompassing couples without children (27.2%), couples with children (20.2%), and single parent families (6.2%). Non-family domiciles represent 45.4% of dwellings, led by single-person residences at 37.1% and shared group households at 8.4%. The average household density of 2.1 people per home sits below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
67.5% of adults in Paddington (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 43.9% with a bachelor degree and 19.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 6.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 598 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,165 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 attainment in Paddington is substantially elevated compared to broader benchmarks, with 67.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, outperforming the NSW rate of 32.2% and the Australian standard of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary credential among 43.9% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications account for 19.8% and graduate diplomas represent 3.8%. Vocational credentials make up 14.8% of formal qualifications for those aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (6.4%). Educational enrollment across the area is substantial, with 25.5% of the community actively engaged in formal study.
This cohort includes 8.0% studying in tertiary programs, 6.9% attending primary school, and 5.4% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Paddington (NSW) reaches 36 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 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 0.6 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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Paddington is serviced by 36 public transit stops dedicated to bus operations, which span across 6 unique routes delivering 4,210 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is dense, placing commuters an average of 134 meters from their nearest transit boarding point. Private motor vehicles serve as the main travel method for outgoing commuters at 48%, followed by pedestrian commuting at 25% and bus travel at 13%. Car ownership sits beneath metropolitan averages at 0.6 vehicles per household, while 67.3% of workers logged remote work during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic restrictions.
Transit schedules across the network provide an average volume of 601 daily services, translating to roughly 116 weekly trips available at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.3% of residents in Paddington (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 2.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 98.9% 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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Mortality data and chronic illness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch highlight exceptional overall wellness in Paddington, characterized by low illness rates across all age brackets. Private health insurance participation is extensive, covering approximately 99% of residents (13,343 people), which significantly outpaces Greater Sydney at 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 7.0 and 6.6% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 76.3% of the community indicated complete freedom from chronic ailments, exceeding the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.3% of the local population (1,929 people), slightly beneath the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older cohorts maintaining robust health outcomes aligned with national figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.0% of Paddington (NSW) residents were born overseas and 12.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.1%) and Australian (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Paddington exhibits strong multicultural characteristics compared to most localities, with 32.0% of its community born overseas and 12.7% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most widespread faith, followed by 41.2% of residents. In addition, Judaism exhibits notable concentration, encompassing 2.8% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental heritage, the three most common ancestries in Paddington are English at 28.1% (surpassing the Greater Sydney proportion of 19.0%), Australian at 18.6%, and Irish at 11.7% (compared to the regional level of 6.1%).
Other European ancestries also display noticeable local overrepresentation, including Polish at 1.2% (vs 0.6% across the region), French at 1.4% (vs 0.5% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Paddington (NSW) is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.3% 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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Paddington's age distribution displays a younger orientation relative to Greater Sydney. As at August 2026, individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 39.3% of the population, up from 37.8% at the 2021 Census and exceeding the metropolitan rate of 31.4%. Conversely, youths aged 0 - 24 comprise 23.0% of the suburb, below the Greater Sydney level of 30.4%. The median age is estimated at 37 as at August 2026, decreasing from 38 at the 2021 Census to match the regional figure of 37 from that survey. Through to 2041, the most substantial demographic expansion is anticipated within the 45 - 64 age bracket, adding 437 residents (14%) to reach a total of 3,581.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Paddington (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
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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 | Aug 2026 last month all 11 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 Aug 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,701 at the 2021 Census → 13,495 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 (SAL13126). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.