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The median house price in Pymble is $3.80m, with units at $1.02m. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Pymble has an estimated 12,553 residents, up from 11,775 at the 2021 Census — a change of 778 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 134 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 1,922 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 assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside fresh addresses confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Pymble has a residency count calculated at approximately 12,553 in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 778 individuals (6.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,775 residents. This adjustment is deduced from a resident base of 12,520, calculated by AreaSearch through evaluating the June 2025 ABS ERP figures and factoring in 134 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size represents a density of 1,922 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across Australian sites checked by AreaSearch.
The 6.6% increase in the suburb of Pymble relative to the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 area (4.4%) and the SA4 region, making the locality a regional growth leader. Population expansion was mostly driven by arrivals from abroad, who made up roughly 86.0% of the total demographic gains lately. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch to each constituent SA2 zone. If this dataset is unavailable for specific SA2 boundaries, figures from the NSW State Government projections released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age bracket growth rates derived from these profiles are also used to project numbers from 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Pymble is anticipated to align with the lower quartile of Australian statistical territories, growing by 231 residents by 2041 according to collective SA2 projections, which represents an overall growth of 1.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
275 new dwellings have been approved in Pymble over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 64, 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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AreaSearch investigations of ABS building consent statistics distributed from local area data indicate that the locality averages roughly 55 residential approvals annually, amounting to a total of 275 planned residences over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 59 residential permits registered. Since an average of 2.2 additional occupants were added per constructed home between FY-21 and FY-25, showing solid underlying demand that reinforces local valuations, new residences carry an average construction budget of $1,146,000, illustrating that builders are targeting upmarket buyers with high-value projects.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $45.4 million during the current financial year, demonstrating considerable commercial development activity. In comparison to the broader Greater Sydney region, building approvals are moderately elevated (ranking 20.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period), which offers choice to purchasers while reinforcing existing asset values, even though construction volumes have slowed down in recent times. The composition of new residential approvals stands at 84.0% detached houses and 16.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing the traditional low-density feel of the neighborhood with a focus on spacious family accommodation. An average of 293 people per residential permit points to an evolving property market. Moving forward, the population is projected to expand by 198 inhabitants by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at the current pace, upcoming residential supply will easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially boosting growth rates above current forecasts.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pymble, worth an estimated $751 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71.6 billion. 26 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in public infrastructure, major construction works, and municipal planning choices. In total, 30 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Key undertakings include Pymble Grand, Coachwood Residences, the 4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development, and Blossom Pymble, with the main developments of interest outlined in the following records.
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Turramurra Community Hub
The Turramurra Community Hub is a long-running Ku-ring-gai Council urban renewal proposal centred on the 12,300 square metre Ray Street precinct adjacent to Turramurra railway station. The CHROFI-designed masterplan envisages a new library and multi-purpose community building, a town square, parklands, a full-line supermarket, specialty retail, residential apartments and upgraded commuter parking. Council has confirmed it does not have the financial capacity to deliver the masterplan as a single project, with capital costs for the community facilities and public domain works estimated at around 120 million dollars.As a result the project is being progressed in stages, with initial discussions focused on a potential sale of part of the Council owned land to Coles Group to enable an expanded supermarket, specialty shops and housing on the Coles holding. Following a Council resolution in May 2024, staff are conducting a wider feasibility review of the Lindfield, Gordon and Turramurra Hub projects and have assessed the impact of the NSW Transport Oriented Development SEPP on the Hub sites. Subsequent stages delivering the library, community centre and parklands on Council land remain subject to future funding.
Pymble Grand
A boutique collection of 50 contemporary one and two bedroom apartments in a 5-storey low-rise building, set within the leafy suburb of Pymble on Sydney's exclusive Upper North Shore. Located close to Pymble train station and local amenities. Features modern finishes, secure parking, and landscaped gardens.
Coachwood Residences
Exclusive collection of 10 luxury townhomes designed for discerning downsizers over 55, located on prestigious Telegraph Road in Pymble. Features 3 bedrooms plus study/media room, brushed brass fixtures, heated towel railings, and option for private lifts in select residences. Developed by Harvie Group, designed by Gelder Group Architects, and constructed by Dilcara. Premium finishes include secure parking (2-3 spaces per residence), ducted air conditioning, outdoor barbecue facilities, and custom joinery throughout. Due for completion Q1 2026.
4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development
An 8-storey mixed-use development by Fife Capital featuring approximately 10,000 sqm of retail and commercial office space in the Pymble Business Precinct. The proposal includes 3,300 sqm of bulky goods retail space and 6,700 sqm of commercial floor area over 5 tower levels, incorporating basement parking and separated vehicular access to navigate the site's steep topography.
Blossom Pymble
Boutique collection of 8 luxury apartments by Romeciti at 2-4 Park Crescent, designed for high sustainability with cross-flow ventilation and high-performance thermal envelope. Average apartment size circa 223 sqm with dual balconies and wellness-focused features.
The Gilroy
42 luxury apartments with 3 or 4 bedrooms, featuring oversized balconies, personal yoga studios, home cinemas, and wine tasting rooms, designed with house-like proportions in Turramurra.
Finlay House
A boutique collection of 37 luxury apartments featuring 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments with spacious floorplans. Located 600m from Turramurra Station, Finlay House offers a blend of modern architecture and timeless heritage, set among Turramurra's green estates.
Pymble Ladies' College - Grey House Precinct
A five storey redevelopment within the existing Pymble Ladies' College campus delivering Years 5-6 classrooms, STEM and specialist learning spaces, a dance academy with six studios, an Out of School Hours Care facility, a health and wellbeing centre, and an Early Years School for up to 90 children. The project was approved as a State Significant Development (SSD-17424905) by the Independent Planning Commission in December 2022, with three subsequent modifications addressing landscaping and outdoor play area acoustics.Stephen Edwards Constructions delivered the design and construct build, with BVN Architecture leading design. Construction has been completed and the precinct opened to students in Term 1 2026.
6,635 residents of Pymble are employed, from a labour force of 6,845. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 66.0%. 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. 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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Pymble boasts a highly skilled labor pool, with the technology industry standing out for its strong presence, an unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch’s compilation of statistical area information. As of March 2026, 6,635 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate sits at 1.1% lower than Greater Sydney’s 4.1%, while workforce participation remains slightly below the metropolitan average at 66.0% versus 69.1%. Census survey results indicate that 63.5% of residents work from home, though it is important to account for the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
The major sectors of employment for working residents are professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical industries are heavily concentrated in the area, registering at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, construction workers are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.8% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Although there are employment hubs nearby, Census comparisons of local employment counts against resident tallies suggest that many people travel out of the neighborhood for their jobs. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 2.0% while the labor force grew by 1.8%, which resulted in the unemployment rate dropping by 0.2 percentage points. This differed from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to local workforce data to model future changes. While overall Australian employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry trends to the local job mix indicates that employment could rise by 7.7% over five years and 15.3% over ten years, noting that this is a weighted extrapolation that does not adjust for specific local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pymble is $3,379 a week (about $176,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,224 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,493 a year against an average of $126,857. The average runs 80% 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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Based on AreaSearch computations of the most recent postcode ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, tax-paying residents had a median income of $70,493 and an average income of $126,857. These amounts are highly elevated on a national scale and compare to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $77,768 for the median and $139,949 for the average in March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes are positioned high nationally, falling within the 92nd to 99th percentiles.
The single largest income bracket consists of 43.6% of residents (5,473 people) who fall into the $4000+ category, differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 30.9%. The neighborhood exhibits high affluence with 55.7% of earners receiving more than $3,000 weekly, which sustains upscale retail and service options. Mortgage or rent costs represent 14.0% of earnings, and the strong income profile places residents in the 98th percentile for disposable funds, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pymble had 3,909 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 25% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $630 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,689 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture at the time of the latest Census consisted of 72.6% separate houses and 27.4% other formats like semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates were notably higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 39.0%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 40.1% and tenancies comprised 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment was significantly above the Sydney metropolitan average at $3,689, and median weekly rent was recorded at $630, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pymble counted 3,909 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,167 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.8%, consisting of couples with children at 48.9%, couples without children at 25.7%, and single-parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.2%, which is comprised of single-occupant homes at 13.8% and share-houses at 1.4%. The average household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.2% of adults in Pymble hold a university qualification, including 36.3% with a bachelor degree and 21.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 5.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,647 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,167 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The rate of academic qualification is exceptionally high, with 62.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This strong academic foundation positions the local community well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate study at 21.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications represent 14.1% of credentials for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificate courses at 5.6%. Engagement in learning is highly pronounced, with 33.7% of the population currently registered in some form of study.
This cohort comprises 10.7% enrolled in primary schools, 10.4% in secondary schools, and 7.9% undergoing higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pymble reaches 81 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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 analysis shows 81 operating transport connections in the locality, consisting of both trains and buses. These transit points are serviced by 64 distinct routes, which together provide 5,547 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is rated favorably, with residents generally living 214 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential neighborhood, the majority of workers commute outward, and cars remain the primary mode of travel at 83%, compared to 11% who use trains. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per home, which is higher than the regional average.
A high share of 63.5% of working residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 792 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 68 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.4% of residents in Pymble report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics reveal excellent outcomes across the community, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, with a very low occurrence of common diseases across all age cohorts. The rate of private medical insurance is extremely high, covering approximately 77% of the population (9,646 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical diagnoses, affecting 6.1% and 4.9% of the population, while 78.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
People aged 65 and older represent 18.0% of the local population (2,259 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Health outcomes for these older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.7% of Pymble residents were born overseas and 38.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.9%) and English (20.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The neighborhood shows a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.0% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes and 45.7% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.7% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance is for Judaism, which is practiced by 1.1% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest ethnic groups are Chinese at 20.9% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 8.4%, English at 20.4%, and Australian at 16.4%.
Other notable differences in ethnic representation include Korean backgrounds at 2.5% (compared to 1.1% regionally), South Australian backgrounds at 1.3% (compared to 0.5%), and Russian backgrounds at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pymble is 41. 24.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 41 years is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly higher than the Australian median of 38. In comparison to Greater Sydney, there is an overrepresentation of youth aged 15 - 24, who make up 16.0% of the local population, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 8.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 13.2% to 16.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 4.8% to 6.4%, while the 0 to 4 group declined from 4.7% to 3.6%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change notably by 2041, with the 85+ cohort showing the fastest expansion rate of 123%, adding 355 residents to reach a total of 644. Demographic aging is expected to continue, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 91% of all projected growth, while declines are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pymble
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 12 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 134 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,775 at the 2021 Census → 12,553 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 (SAL13294). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.