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The median house price in Queenscliff (NSW) is $3.98m, with units at $1.41m. House values have moved -0.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Queenscliff (NSW) has an estimated 3,568 residents, up from 3,407 at the 2021 Census — a change of 161 people, or 4.7%. That puts 8,109 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Queenscliff (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 3,568, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 3,407 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 161 people (4.7%). This growth is derived from an estimated resident population of 3,565 following ABS's June 2025 ERP release, combined with 4 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density ratio reaching 8,109 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% across Australia in AreaSearch's assessments, underlining intense competition for local land.
The 4.7% expansion recorded by the suburb of Queenscliff (NSW) since the 2021 census outperformed both the SA3 area (3.7%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 65.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 district utilised by AreaSearch originate from the ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 release using a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these datasets are projected forward across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic patterns, the suburb of Queenscliff (NSW) is slated for lower quartile growth relative to Australian statistical benchmarks, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an addition of 8 persons to 2041, constituting an overall rise of 0.1% across the 16 years.
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36 new dwellings have been approved in Queenscliff (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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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According to AreaSearch's review of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies, the area has maintained a steady pace of roughly 7 residential approvals annually, amounting to around 36 dwellings over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 5 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the locality registered an influx of 2.8 new residents per constructed dwelling annually, highlighting sustained underlying demand that underpins local real estate. New builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $1,229,000, illustrating a clear developer emphasis on the luxury residential tier.
Alongside residential activity, $15.9 million in commercial development approvals has been registered during the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial investment. Per capita residential construction in the district sits 60.0% below the Greater Sydney average, indicating a comparatively low volume of new supply. While recent quarters have seen building momentum lift, constrained pipeline additions typically bolster values and interest for established dwellings. This below-average development pace also trails national standards, reflecting an established urban fabric alongside potential zoning constraints. Of the approved residential works, detached dwellings constitute 75.0% while medium and high-density formats make up 25.0%, preserving local suburban character and providing spacious family accommodation. Developers are directing a higher share of construction towards standalone homes than the 17.0% recorded at Census, signaling robust appetite for houses despite wider density pressures. The district's mature standing is further highlighted by a ratio of roughly 793 people per approval. Demographic outlooks anticipate that the area will add 5 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories suggest local residential pipelines are well placed to absorb this projected demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population gains beyond baseline estimates.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Queenscliff (NSW), worth an estimated $15 million. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.37 billion. 20 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Major planning proposals, civic initiatives, and infrastructure works serve as essential drivers of regional growth and vitality. AreaSearch has pinpointed 6 key projects positioned to shape the local catchment. Prominent developments include the Freshwater Beach Masterplan, The Alba, the Warringah Recreation Centre Upgrade, and the Harbord Hotel Planning Proposal (37-Room Hotel Wing), with detailed profiles provided below for those of greatest local significance.
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Freshwater Beach Masterplan
A multi-stage revitalization of the Freshwater Beach coastal precinct. Following the 2026 completion of major playground upgrades and a timber lookout deck, current works focus on Stage 4a: the construction of a new standalone public amenities building. This facility includes family change rooms, accessible toilets, and outdoor showers to improve inclusivity and visitor experience at the southern end of the beach.
Two Tides, Manly
Five-storey, $100 million luxury residential and retail development featuring 24 premium apartments (15 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom, and 3 penthouses) above a ground-floor retail space. Designed by SJB Architects, the building draws inspiration from Manly's coastal character. Construction commenced in June 2025 by ULTRA Building Co, with completion expected in Q2 2027. It includes a central landscaped 'Tidal Garden' and features like basement parking.
34-35 South Steyne (Whitewater)
Redevelopment of the former Whitewater Restaurant site into a four-storey boutique commercial and retail building. The project delivers three levels of premium beachfront commercial office suites above ground-floor retail and dining, featuring rooftop solar, EV charging, and end-of-trip facilities. Designed by SJB, the development revitalizes a prominent beachfront corner in Manly.
Northern Beaches Coast Walk
A 36km continuous coastal walking trail linking Manly to Palm Beach, integrating existing paths with new boardwalks, stairs, and viewing platforms. Recent milestones include the completion of the Robert Dunn Reserve segment and ongoing construction works on the McKillop Park boardwalk and the Whale Beach to Palm Beach connection to enhance pedestrian safety and environmental protection.
The Alba
A collection of eight super premium, three-bedroom single-level residences designed exclusively for over-60s, featuring lush landscaping, luxe features, private patios with outdoor kitchens, and basement parking with a central lift. Each residence includes a Tesla battery, EV charging, and 5 kW of solar.
Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment
Internal refurbishment and tenant remix program at the former Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre. Stockland sold the 12,802 square metre centre to private developer Revelop in March 2024 for 155 million dollars and the asset was rebranded Balgowlah Village following a community naming vote. Revelop has publicly ruled out site redevelopment, including any additional residential tower, and confirmed the strategy is to refresh the interior, refurbish public areas and introduce new fresh food and dining tenancies.Revelop and the centre's own channels describe the transformation as well underway, with new food and beverage tenants such as The Kitchen launching promotions through mid-2026. The centre forms the retail podium of an existing mixed use precinct that already includes 240 apartments above the shopping floors, a car park and Fitness First Platinum gym, and is anchored by Coles, Harbord Growers Market and around 70 specialty stores. An earlier major expansion development application lodged under previous owner Invesco was refused by the Sydney North Planning Panel in 2021 due to traffic, building height and setback concerns and is no longer being progressed.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Upgrade
Upgrade of the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus to support its transition from a Year 11-12 senior campus to a full Year 7-12 co-educational high school. Works include a new senior learning area with library, seminar rooms and shared learning space, an upgraded VET kitchen, two new wood workshops and workshop classrooms, a new fitness workshop, classroom and seminar room, five new senior classrooms, and new change rooms and amenities. Demolition of the old wood workshop is complete and site services trenching, piling and construction of the new building are underway.Years 7 and 8 are due to commence at the campus in 2027, with the full Year 7-12 rollout by 2028. Builder: Grindley Construction.
Manly Wharf Redevelopment
Comprehensive rejuvenation of the historic 1855 Manly Wharf by Artemus Group (Howard Smith Wharves). The project includes a $13.5M hospitality transformation of the former Aldi site into a Felons microbrewery and Barrel Room, plus a major upgrade to the retail arcade. A 2026 DA (DA2025/1845) proposes a fresh food and artisanal produce hall with 20 tenancies, upgraded lighting, a new skylight, and improved ferry passenger amenities while preserving heritage character.
2,389 residents of Queenscliff (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 2,473. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 77.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,145, about 88% 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 labor indicators compiled by AreaSearch demonstrate an exceptionally educated workforce with strong representation across technology disciplines, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.4%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,389, maintaining an unemployment rate 0.7% below Greater Sydney's 4.1% benchmark, supported by a high participation rate of 77.5% versus 68.9% across the wider metropolitan area. Census findings also showed that 61.2% of working locals operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted. Resident employment centers predominantly on professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.
Professional & technical roles exhibit a particularly heavy concentration, standing at 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.8% of the local workforce, compared to 14.1% regionally. While employment hubs operate locally, comparisons between Census resident workers and local job counts suggest substantial outbound commuting among the resident base. Examining aggregated SALM and ABS statistics over the twelve months to March 2026 shows that the local labor pool grew by 0.3% while net employment contracted by 0.6%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney, by contrast, employment and labor supply both expanded by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction. Future workforce requirements can be assessed against Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variance across sectors. Aligning these sectoral projections with the local industry profile suggests Queenscliff's employment could lift by 7.4% across five years and 14.6% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Queenscliff (NSW) is $2,903 a week (about $151,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,532 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $84,242 a year against an average of $150,676. The average runs 79% 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 postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that local earnings are exceptionally elevated by national standards, featuring a median income of $84,242 and an average income of $150,676. These figures stand well above Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023 brings modeled estimates to roughly $92,936 for median earnings and $166,226 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual income metrics placed within the 96th to 97th percentiles nationally.
A substantial 34.4% of residents (1,227 individuals) earn in the $4000+ weekly bracket, in contrast to the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort forms the largest segment at 30.9%. Furthermore, 48.9% of households generate weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer capacity. Although local housing costs account for 16.9% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 95th percentile, with the area situated in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Queenscliff (NSW) had 1,494 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 17% detached houses and 80% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock was split between 17.0% separate houses and 83.0% attached dwellings, flats, and alternative formats, differing sharply from the Sydney metro composition of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 26.4%, slightly trailing Sydney metro levels, with remaining tenures divided between mortgaged properties (27.1%) and rental accommodation (46.5%). The area recorded a median monthly mortgage commitment of $3,033 and a median weekly rent of $650, surpassing the metropolitan baselines of $2,427 and $470. Compared against Australian benchmarks, local monthly mortgage repayments sit well above the $1,863 national median, while weekly rent significantly exceeds the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Queenscliff (NSW) counted 1,494 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 27% 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 local living arrangements at 64.3% of all households, consisting of couples without children (36.0%), couples with children (21.6%), and single parent families (6.0%). Non-family dwellings make up 35.7% of the total, with single occupant households accounting for 27.3% and group households representing 8.0%. The median household size stands at 2.2 people, below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.4% of adults in Queenscliff (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 38.8% with a bachelor degree and 13.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 12.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic credentials among local residents aged 15+ stand well above wider regional and national benchmarks, with 56.4% holding a tertiary qualification compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationwide, positioning the workforce strongly for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 38.8% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 23.6% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 12.3%. A total of 22.1% of the local population is actively engaged in studies. This comprises 6.0% undertaking tertiary studies, 5.3% enrolled in primary education, and 5.0% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Queenscliff (NSW) reaches 31 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 90 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Local transit infrastructure includes 31 operating public transport stops across the area, comprised of bus connections. These stops are served by 30 separate routes that combine to deliver 4,063 passenger services weekly. Transit accessibility is strong, with residents situated an average of 85 meters from their nearest boarding point. Reflecting its residential character, commuter travel is mostly outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 78% of journeys, followed by bus transit at 8% and pedestrian commutes at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, below regional benchmarks, while 61.2% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census during prevailing pandemic circumstances.
Public transport services across the network operate at a frequency of 580 trips per day, which translates to roughly 131 weekly departures per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.8% of residents in Queenscliff (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 1.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 86.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality indicators and health profiles show outstanding wellness metrics across the community, supported by minimal incidence of chronic ailments across age brackets. In addition, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, covering approximately 86% of the population (3,074 people). This significantly outpaces the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% as well as the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, impacting 6.7% and 4.9% of the population, respectively, while 79.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 12.4% of residents (442 people), lower than the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney, with older residents demonstrating particularly robust health rankings aligned with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.3% of Queenscliff (NSW) residents were born overseas and 16.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) 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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Cultural diversity within the locality exceeds that of most comparable markets, with 39.3% of residents born overseas and 16.1% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 38.6% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism displays a notable concentration at 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, English ancestry leads with 30.0% of the population, substantially higher than the regional benchmark of 19.0%, followed by Australian at 18.6% and Irish at 10.4%. Other notable ancestral concentrations include French at 1.8% (versus 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.2% (versus 0.6%), and Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Queenscliff (NSW) is 36. 35.6% 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 demographic profile is heavily weighted towards childless younger adults. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 account for 44.4% of residents compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while younger residents aged 0 - 24 comprise 20.9% against a regional benchmark of 30.4%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 36 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 1 year below Greater Sydney's Census median of 37. Since the Census, the retiree and elderly proportion (65+) expanded from 10.9% to an estimated 12.4%.
Projections to 2041 suggest older cohorts will account for the bulk of net population change, growing by 176 residents (40%) to reach 618, whereas young to middle aged adult numbers and child cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Queenscliff (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | 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 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,407 at the 2021 Census → 3,568 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 (SAL13309). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.