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The median house price in Redfern is $2.30m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Redfern has an estimated 15,042 residents, up from 13,072 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,970 people, or 15.1%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 191 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside 191 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census date, the suburb of Redfern has an estimated population of 15,042 as of Aug 2026. This figure marks an expansion of 1,970 people (15.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 13,072 people. These figures build upon an estimated resident population of 15,040 calculated by AreaSearch following the June 2025 ABS ERP figures. With a resultant population density of 12,856 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Redfern ranks within the top 10% of areas reviewed nationally by AreaSearch, underscoring intense local land demand.
The 15.1% population increase recorded since the 2021 census positioned the suburb of Redfern ahead of both the state average (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, establishing it as a regional growth outperformer. Recent demographic expansion has been predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which generated roughly 92.0% of total population additions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data benchmarked to 2022 across individual SA2 divisions, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (using 2021 as a base year) for remaining sectors. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, cohort-specific growth rates from these combined series are projected forward. Based on these demographic models, the suburb of Redfern is slated for above median population growth relative to AreaSearch benchmarks, with aggregated SA2-level figures indicating an addition of 3,097 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 20.6% across 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 0.1 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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ABS residential building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Redfern averages roughly 4 new dwelling consents each year, with 21 homes approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, including 1 recorded to date in FY-25. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 156 new residents arrived annually for every completed dwelling, creating substantial supply shortfalls that drive buyer competition and pricing momentum. Meanwhile, newly approved residences exhibit an average construction value of $325,000, which sits below regional levels and points to competitive building costs.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $31.9 million this financial year, underscoring significant non-residential development activity. Residential building output in Redfern is considerably lower than the broader Greater Sydney benchmark. This limited pipeline of new development reinforces interest and asset values for existing housing stock, notwithstanding a recent pickup in activity. Construction volumes also trail the nationwide standard, highlighting the mature nature of the urban landscape and prevailing planning constraints. Current approvals are split between 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density formats provides accessible entry points for downsizing owner-occupiers, entry-level purchasers, and investors. Interestingly, the proportion of approved standalone houses is higher than the existing profile recorded at the Census (1.0%), reflecting sustained appetite for family-sized homes amid urban densification. A ratio of approximately 5946 people per approval emphasizes the established status of the locality. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future forecasts indicate that Redfern will take in an extra 3,095 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing delivery could struggle to absorb this population influx, thereby fueling property competition and underpinning capital values.
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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 $67 billion. 50 are already under construction and 50 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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Infrastructure investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local growth and property trends. AreaSearch has tracked 35 key infrastructure projects positioned to influence the area, including Redfern Place, Redfern Co-Living Housing, Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct Renewal, and Hudson Vine Mixed Use Redevelopment.
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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
Central Place Sydney is a $3 billion commercial and urban regeneration development by Dexus and Frasers Property Australia adjacent to Sydney's Central Station. The project comprises two 35 and 37-storey office towers and an 8-storey connector building, supplying more than 130,000 sqm of sustainable workspace and tech-focused office accommodation. Planning consent has been granted by the City of Sydney and the NSW Government.
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.
8,598 residents of Redfern are employed, from a labour force of 9,492. Unemployment sits at 9.4%, with participation at 68.5%. 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, 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 18,128, 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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Redfern possesses a well-qualified local labour pool featuring prominent representation in the technology domain, alongside a 9.4% unemployment rate and annual job growth estimated at 1.7% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,598, while the local jobless rate exceeds Greater Sydney's 4.1% by 5.3%. Workforce engagement matches Greater Sydney at 68.9%. Census records reveal that 61.0% of local workers operated from home, though this metric was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Major employment fields for local residents comprise professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional & technical roles, with local representation reaching 1.8 times the wider metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, construction accounts for a comparatively small share at 4.4% of local workers, compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. With 1.0 workers per resident at the time of the Census, the area serves as a key employment destination, generating more positions than resident workers and drawing commuters inward. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM series shows that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.7% while the labour pool grew by 1.0%, driving a 0.6 percentage points decline in unemployment. Across Greater Sydney, jobs increased by 1.9%, the labour force rose by 1.9%, and unemployment contracted slightly. Long-term industry outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on prospective labour demand in Redfern. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance differing notably across sectors. Applying these specific industry projections to Redfern's current worker composition suggests local employment could rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted model for illustrative purposes that excludes local population projections).
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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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Redfern records a median taxpayer income of $69,244 alongside an average of $97,548, placing it in the top percentile nationally and exceeding Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Accounting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modelled figures as of March 2026 stand at approximately $76,390 (median) and $107,615 (average). In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings reached $1,191, placing the suburb at the 90th percentile across Australia.
In terms of earnings brackets, 25.2% of residents (3,790 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, aligning with the regional share of 30.9%. Affluent community members are well represented, with 36.9% generating over $3,000 weekly. While accommodation costs account for 21.2% of income, robust earnings position local disposable income at the 66th percentile and place the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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Census records indicate that the residential landscape in Redfern is dominated by attached formats, consisting of 1.4% houses and 98.6% other dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro where houses account for 55.9% and other dwellings represent 44.1%. Full home ownership in Redfern sits at 15.3%, trailing the broader Sydney metro baseline, while 21.1% of homes are mortgaged and 63.6% are occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the locality average $2,811, compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent stands at $500 versus $470 across Sydney metro.
When benchmarked nationwide, Redfern's mortgage costs substantially exceed the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track 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 units account for 44.8% of local households, comprising couples without children at 27.5%, couples with children at 11.5%, and single parent families at 4.4%. Non-family living arrangements make up 55.2% of the total, with single-person residences representing 42.4% and group households comprising 12.8%. The typical household size sits at 1.9 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney standard 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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Attainment levels among Redfern residents comfortably outpace broader geographic averages, with 57.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing tertiary qualifications, compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile equips the local workforce for positions in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary qualification at 37.0%, followed by postgraduate credentials (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational training represents 19.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (10.0%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Participation in study is substantial across the suburb, with 28.7% of the population actively pursuing formal educational courses.
This cohort encompasses 12.6% in tertiary studies, 4.4% attending primary school, and 2.8% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Redfern reaches 50 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 17,800 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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Network analysis identifies 50 operational public transport boarding points within Redfern, spanning both bus and rail services. Across these facilities, 25 separate routes deliver a combined 17,830 weekly scheduled trips. Connectivity is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 121 meters from their closest transport facility. Given the residential makeup, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles serve as the main travel method at 36%, while 24% travel via train and 18% commute on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 0.3 per dwelling, below broader metropolitan benchmarks. Additionally, 61.0% of residents recorded working from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by pandemic conditions).
Transit service volumes across the network average 2,547 trips per day, providing roughly 356 weekly services for each individual 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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General health conditions in Redfern align closely with national averages across all age brackets, according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic disease prevalence. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 65% of residents (9,834 people), outpacing both the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Mental health disorders and asthma represent the most frequently reported ailments, documented among 11.0 and 7.3% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 70.5% of local residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health indicators for the working-age population track standard national distributions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 13.4% of the population (2,015 people), sitting below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with broader health rankings aligning with standard population trends.
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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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Redfern, where 43.7% of the population was born abroad and 29.1% converse in a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the primary stated faith, representing 30.0% of local residents. Notably, Judaism demonstrates strong representation at 1.6% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral heritage (parents' birthplaces), the leading identified groups in Redfern comprise English (21.9%), Australian (15.5%), and Other (14.1%). Several specific ancestral backgrounds show higher concentrations than typical regional levels: French represents 1.4% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish comprises 1.1% (versus 0.6%), and Russian accounts for 0.9% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redfern is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure in Redfern is characterized by a youthful, largely pre-family cohort. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 45.2% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while younger demographics aged 0 - 24 comprise 21.5% versus a regional benchmark of 30.4%. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 35 as at August 2026, reflecting a reduction from 36 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during the 2021 Census. The most noticeable transition since the Census occurred among residents aged 45 - 64, whose share contracted from 23.3% to an estimated 20.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive growth with an increase of 2,946 (43%) to reach 9,745, whereas middle-aged and older working cohorts are forecast to decline.
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 Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 191 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,072 at the 2021 Census → 15,042 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 (SAL13352). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.