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The median house price in Redfern is $2.31m, with units at $1.05m. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Redfern has an estimated 15,041 residents, up from 13,072 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,969 people, or 15.1%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 188 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 12,856 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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An analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Redfern is approximately 15,041 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,969 people (15.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 13,072 people. This shift is derived from a resident population of 15,040, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 188 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population translates to a density of 12,855 persons per square kilometer, placing the area within the top 10% of countrywide locations evaluated by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 15.1% growth rate recorded in the suburb of Redfern since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 7.1% as well as Greater Sydney, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 92.0% of the total population increase during the recent timeframe. For projected figures, AreaSearch adopts the 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia projections utilizing 2022 as the baseline year for each SA2. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage in this release, projections from the 2022 NSW State Government data using 2021 as the baseline year are applied. Age bracket growth rates from these combined datasets are also applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic trends, the suburb of Redfern is expected to experience population growth above the median for national statistical areas. Aggregated SA2-level projections suggest the suburb of Redfern will add 3,067 residents by 2041, representing a total population rise of 20.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
21 new dwellings have been approved in Redfern over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area figures, residential approvals in the locality average about 4 properties annually. A total of 21 homes were approved over the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), with 1 approved during the current FY-26. Because an average of 44.6 new residents arrived per completed home over those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply lags demand by a wide margin, typically intensifying buyer competition and putting upward pressure on prices, with newly constructed dwellings averaging an expected cost of $368,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $31.9 million have been logged this financial year, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, new construction in the area is notably low. This restricted volume of new builds typically supports demand and maintains pricing for established properties. The level of activity also falls below the national average, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and highlighting potential planning constraints. Furthermore, all new residential construction has consisted of attached properties. This concentration on compact housing styles provides affordable entry routes and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 7432 people per approval, the area presents as a mature, fully developed community. Future projections indicate that the local population will grow by 3,066 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building trends persist, the supply of new housing may not match this population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and underpinning stronger price gains.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redfern, worth an estimated $1.2 billion. A further 147 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $66.5 billion. 55 are already under construction and 44 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 infrastructure updates, planning projects, and major developments have a significant influence on property market performance. In total, 35 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the locality. Key initiatives include Redfern Place, Redfern Co-Living Housing, the Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct Renewal, and the Hudson Vine Mixed Use Redevelopment, with details provided on those of the greatest relevance.
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Redfern Place
A landmark inner-city urban renewal precinct on a 1.1 hectare site opposite Redfern Oval, set to deliver around 355 new homes across four buildings (ranging from approximately 4 to 16 storeys). The mix is heavily weighted to social, affordable and disability support housing, including 100 social housing units, around 80 affordable units for key workers, 40 affordable homes for very low to moderate income households, 11 specialist disability accommodation homes, and approximately 100 private market sale apartments.The precinct also includes a new 3,500 square metre community facility incorporating a replacement PCYC, a new head office for community housing provider Bridge Housing, ground floor retail and commercial spaces, a central garden courtyard, rooftop terraces and a combined basement. Bridge Housing leads the development in partnership with Capella Capital and Homes NSW, with Hickory as builder. The design has been informed by a Designing with Country process led by Yerrabingin, with Hayball as precinct executive architect, Silvester Fuller designing the market and key worker building, Architecture AND designing the community facility, and Aspect Studios leading landscape and rooftop design. The development application (SSD-512749373) was lodged in late 2024 and is being assessed by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, with planning consent anticipated and construction targeted to commence in 2026 for completion in early 2028.
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.
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.
Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct Renewal
A 10-hectare urban renewal project in Redfern, comprising three sub-precincts: Clothing Store, Paint Shop, and Carriageworks. The project includes up to 3,500 new dwellings (minimum 15% affordable housing and 15% diverse housing), commercial and office spaces to support the Tech Central innovation hub, community facilities, and new public spaces including parks and squares.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Central Place Sydney
A $3 billion flagship commercial development serving as the centrepiece of Sydney Tech Central. The project comprises approximately 155,000sqm of commercial and retail space across two sustainable office towers (37 and 39 storeys) and a low-rise 8-storey building known as the Connector. Designed by SOM and Fender Katsalidis, the development features AI-powered closed cavity facades, 100% renewable energy operations, and extensive public realm improvements connecting to Central Station.
Hudson Vine Mixed Use Redevelopment
State Significant mixed-use redevelopment (SSD-70066710) of an L-shaped 2,406 sqm site proposing two buildings (part 2-6 and part 3-6 storeys) with 23 residential apartments, 3,616 sqm of commercial space, and 952 sqm of ground-level retail. Includes a shared basement with 23 car parking spaces, end-of-trip facilities, a new public pedestrian link between Hudson and Vine Streets, a pocket park fronting Eveleigh Street, and extensive landscaping. Designed by Koichi Takada Architects featuring a red brick facade.Currently under assessment following public exhibition.
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.
8,587 residents of Redfern are employed, from a labour force of 9,480. Unemployment sits at 9.4%, with participation at 68.6%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 18,132, about 121% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring strong representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of 9.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 8,587 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 5.3% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, while workforce participation is close to the Greater Sydney rate of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 61.0%, worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented, accounting for 4.4% of jobs compared to the regional average of 8.6%. With 1.0 jobs available for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the locality operates as an employment center, hosting more positions than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader areas, during the twelve months ending March 2026, local employment rose by 1.7% and the labor force expanded by 1.0%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, with a marginal decline in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context for future demand in the area. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry mix suggests employment will grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Redfern is $2,145 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,191 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,244 a year against an average of $97,548. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal income levels in the locality rank in the top percentile nationwide. Taxpayers report a median income of $69,244 and an average income of $97,548, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $76,390 for median income and $107,615 for average income. Individual earnings from the 2021 Census are positioned at the 90th percentile nationally, at $1,191 weekly.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 25.2% of residents (3,790 people), compared to the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into this range. Financial capacity is highlighted by the 36.9% of households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, supporting strong consumer activity. High housing costs absorb 21.2% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 66th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Redfern had 5,889 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 69% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,811 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the latest Census consisted of 1.4% standalone houses and 98.6% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates lagged the metropolitan average, sitting at 15.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (21.1%) or renting (63.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,811 was considerably higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to the Sydney metro median of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redfern counted 5,889 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,776 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 44.8% of all households, which includes 11.5% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 4.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 55.2%, consisting of lone person households at 42.4% and group households at 12.8%. The median household size of 1.9 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.0% of adults in Redfern hold a university qualification, including 37.0% with a bachelor degree and 16.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 95 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 806 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area is substantially higher than broader indicators, with 57.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 37.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational education accounts for 19.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 10.0%. Enrollment in education is high, with 28.7% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This includes 12.6% of the population enrolled in tertiary studies, 4.4% in primary schools, and 2.8% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Redfern reaches 50 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 20,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 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 transport analysis shows 50 active transit stops operating in the area, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 30 unique routes, which support 20,159 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 121 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a largely residential area, most working residents commute to other locations. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 36%, followed by trains at 24% and walking at 18%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.3 per home, which is below the regional average.
A high share of residents, 61.0%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 2,879 trips per day, which translates to approximately 403 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.5% of residents in Redfern report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes in the area are close to national averages, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, showing typical patterns across different age groups. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 65% of the population (9,833 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 11.0% and 7.3% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 70.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for the working-age cohort are standard. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.7% of the population (2,060 people), which is lower than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with national health rankings closely matching the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.7% of Redfern residents were born overseas and 29.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.9%) and Australian (15.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area displays high cultural diversity, with 29.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 43.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 30.0% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 1.6% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries are English at 21.9%, Australian at 15.5%, and Other at 14.1%. Notable variations in ethnic representation include residents of French ancestry at 1.4% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Russian ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redfern is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.0% 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 35 years is slightly younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 27.5% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, whereas children aged 5 - 14 make up a smaller share at 4.8%. This concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is well above the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 10.2% to 13.5% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.6% to 11.1% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 10.7% to 9.4%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate significant shifting demographics, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow by 3,703 people (90%) from 4,136 to 7,840, while declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Redfern
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 7 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 188 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,072 at the 2021 Census → 15,041 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 (SAL13352). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.