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Risdon Vale has an estimated 3,465 residents, up from 3,171 at the 2021 Census — a change of 294 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 254 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 262 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Risdon Vale's population is estimated at around 3,465 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 294 people (9.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,171 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,465, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 254 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 262 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development.
Risdon Vale's 9.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (3.9%), along with the Greater Hobart, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base year, are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and to determine age cohort shifts past the year 2032, regional and LGA forecasts published by the Tasmanian State Government in 2022 using a 2021 base year are applied, adjusting the figures via a weighted aggregation of local government growth rates up to the SA2 level. Future trends point to a population gain that sits just below the midpoint for Australian statistical divisions, with projections suggesting the suburb of Risdon Vale will expand by 324 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 9.3% across the 16 years.
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160 new dwellings have been approved in Risdon Vale over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics allocated from statistical areas, the suburb of Risdon Vale has averaged about 32 residential approvals annually, totaling approximately 160 approved dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 28 during the current FY-26 period. Reflecting a ratio of 1.6 new residents per finished home annually over those 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), the local sector displays a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, fostering stable market conditions. Concurrently, newly approved houses carry a mean construction cost of $411,000, indicating that builders are focusing on the higher-tier residential market with more upscale products.
Additionally, commercial building permits worth $67.5 million have been documented so far this financial year, pointing to robust levels of commercial investment locally. In comparison to the broader Hobart metropolitan zone, construction volume per capita in the suburb of Risdon Vale is 57.0% higher, offering home buyers a wider selection of properties. Furthermore, recent development applications are comprised entirely of freestanding houses, keeping the neighborhood's low-density profile intact and emphasizing detached properties that appeal to buyers looking for larger lots. Recording about 102 individuals for each approved dwelling permit, the suburb of Risdon Vale exhibits key features of an expanding residential hub. Long-range demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Risdon Vale is set to add 324 inhabitants by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Judging by current building patterns, incoming housing completions are expected to easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable purchasing options and potentially supporting population growth that outpaces these baseline forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Risdon Vale, worth an estimated $2.72 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates represent key influences on regional performance. There have been no initiatives identified by AreaSearch that are expected to affect this locality. Key regional developments include the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC), the Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program, the Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study, and the Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Royal Hobart Showgrounds Redevelopment (Wilkinsons Point Precinct)
A comprehensive transformation of the 12.7-hectare Royal Hobart Showgrounds. Stage 1 involves a $50 million investment in a new pavilion, 1,500-seat theatre, auditoriums, an arena, and a plaza for 100 market stalls. The broader masterplan includes a $300 million vision to deliver 450 new homes, featuring 150 social and affordable units. The precinct will serve as a modern community hub and emergency centre while remaining the permanent home of the Royal Hobart Show. Main works construction commenced in early 2026 following the demolition of legacy structures.
Wilkinsons Point Precinct
A transformational 500 million dollar mixed-use waterfront precinct on a 15 hectare site adjoining MyState Bank Arena on the River Derwent foreshore. The Tasmanian Government agreed in February 2025 to sell the Crown Land at Wilkinsons Point to the LK Group, with the Valuer-General to determine the price. As at September 2025 the Auditor-General reported the land sale process was not yet complete. The masterplan, originally approved by the Tasmanian Planning Commission in September 2020, is being delivered in three stages and includes a 12 storey, 250 room hotel, around 120 student accommodation units, a multi-purpose community sports centre with basketball courts, gymnastics and gym facilities, waterfront food and beverage outlets, sports related retail, big-box retail (with the developer pursuing Aldi as an anchor), public open spaces and an extension of the foreshore trail.The Tasmanian Government is separately delivering common-use infrastructure including a new Wilkinsons Point ferry terminal, services and parking. The precinct is positioned to complement the nearby Museum of Old and New Art and the Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park.
Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC)
A transformative urban renewal and transport initiative under the Hobart City Deal focused on the 4km corridor between Glenorchy and New Town. The project aims to activate a disused rail corridor for a high-frequency Rapid Bus Transit (RBT) network while stimulating medium-density housing and mixed-use development. As of early 2026, the project is a priority for federal funding following the submission of a comprehensive 368-page Strategic Business Case. It seeks to integrate land-use planning with sustainable transport to improve housing affordability and reduce congestion in Hobart's northern suburbs.
Homes Tasmania - 10 Binalong Road Residential Development
A concept project by Homes Tasmania, proposing the delivery of up to an additional 50 social and affordable rental homes on this site, which is currently owned by Homes Tasmania.
Queens Walk Housing Expansion
Expansion of the Queens Walk social and affordable housing precinct delivering 65 new apartments comprising 38 one-bedroom and 27 two-bedroom homes. Designed by Cumulus Studio and built by Fairbrother for Housing Choices Tasmania with Homes Tasmania funding, the project was completed ahead of schedule, increasing the precinct to 149 homes with upgraded communal facilities, landscaping and accessible public spaces.
New Town Rivulet Restoration
Returning the heavily concreted mouth of the New Town Rivulet to a natural, estuarine environment. Part of broader environmental restoration efforts across Hobart's waterways.
Hobart City High School Redevelopment
Completed redevelopment of Hobart City High School's New Town campus delivering a new learning and social heart, flexible learning spaces, upgraded science and art facilities, refurbished outdoor areas and improved student amenities. The project was delivered as part of the Tasmanian Government's education infrastructure program.
Glenorchy Ambulance Super Station
A state-of-the-art $14.45 million ambulance facility designed to future-proof paramedic services for Greater Hobart. The super station accommodates up to 18 ambulances and features modern training facilities, contemporary staff amenities, and direct access to the Brooker Highway for faster emergency responses. Three times larger than the previous Glenorchy station, paramedics here respond to over 7,000 incidents annually, making it one of Tasmania's most active ambulance stations. Construction completed February 2025, fully operational April 2025.
1,094 residents of Risdon Vale are employed, from a labour force of 1,244. Unemployment sits at 12.1%, with participation at 43.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,030, about 87% 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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The workforce of the suburb of Risdon Vale is balanced between professional and manual roles, with a solid representation of essential service industries, and an unemployment rate of 12.1% based on AreaSearch compilations of local statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 1,094 employed local residents, whereas the unemployment level stands 7.7% higher than the Greater Hobart mark of 4.4%, highlighting opportunities for labor market gains, and the local participation rate remains low at 43.5% compared to the metropolitan average of 63.8%. Census returns indicate a minimal 4.6% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockouts should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. There is a particularly high concentration of workers in retail trade, which represents 1.5 times the regional average share. By contrast, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 3.0% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Hobart level of 6.6%. The discrepancy between the local working population and resident employment figures suggests that local job opportunities within the suburb of Risdon Vale are relatively scarce. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the total labor force remained completely unchanged, showing growth of indeed zero percent during the twelve months leading to March 2026, while employment fell by 1.9%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.8 percentage points. Conversely, the Hobart metropolitan region recorded a minor employment dip of 0.1% alongside a labor force expansion of 0.2%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in its unemployment rate. National labor projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 can supply additional context on potential employment trends for the suburb of Risdon Vale. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future employment trajectories. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary substantially across different sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the current workforce makeup suggests local employment numbers should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model for illustration that does not incorporate specific local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Risdon Vale is $1,187 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $612 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,530 a year against an average of $52,004. 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 reveal that the suburb of Risdon Vale has a median taxpayer income of $49,530 and an average taxpayer income of $52,004. This is lower than the national benchmarks, and contrasts with a median of $54,577 and an average of $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $54,954 for the median and $57,698 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Risdon Vale between the 12th and 13th percentiles nationally.
A share of 32.8% of the community, or 1,136 people, earn within the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket, differing from the broader region where 32.2% of households fall into the higher $1,500 - 2,999 category. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving only 81.7% of household income after housing costs, which sits in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Risdon Vale had 972 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. 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 mix consisted of 94.1% separate houses and 5.9% other property types like semi-detached homes or apartments, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative dwellings across the Hobart metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Risdon Vale were lower than the wider metropolitan level at 22.6%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (42.6%) or occupied by tenants (34.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 was considerably lower than the Hobart metropolitan benchmark, while the median weekly rental cost was $320, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,517 and $350 respectively.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in the suburb of Risdon Vale are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Risdon Vale counted 972 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,062 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the largest share of households at 70.0%, consisting of couples with offspring at 25.0%, couples without children at 21.0%, and single-parent homes at 22.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.0% of homes, with single-person households representing 26.6% and shared group houses making up 3.2% of the total. The median size of households is 2.5 residents, which is slightly above the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.5% of adults in Risdon Vale hold a university qualification, including 8.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 28.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 169 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 869 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 profiles reveal regional disparities, with the proportion of residents holding a university degree (11.5%) falling well below the wider SA4 region average of 32.8%. This gap highlights both an educational challenge and a clear focus area for future academic programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 8.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical capabilities are highly represented, with 33.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 5.2% and certificate-level qualifications at 28.3%.
A high level of educational enrollment is recorded, with 43.5% of the local population actively participating in academic programs. This cohort is made up of 19.2% in primary schools, 11.0% in secondary institutions, and 3.3% in higher education.
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Public transport in Risdon Vale reaches 26 stops on 67 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Evaluations of local transit options show 26 active passenger stops operating within the suburb of Risdon Vale, consisting of a variety of bus services. These stops are connected to 67 distinct transit lines, which provide 4,583 weekly journeys for passengers. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living a mean distance of 122 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential profile of the neighborhood, the majority of working residents commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 93% and bus travel at 5%.
Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A low share of 4.6% of workers conducted their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Services run at a mean frequency of 654 daily trips across all transit lines, which represents roughly 176 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
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60.6% of residents in Risdon Vale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.0 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 statistics and the incidence of long-term illnesses indicate notable health concerns within the suburb of Risdon Vale, impacting both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 48% of the population, which corresponds to around 1,655 individuals. This contrasts with a rate of 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%. Psychological conditions and asthma were identified as the most prevalent health issues, affecting 13.7% and 10.6% of the population respectively, while 60.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical issues compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart.
Working-age residents face distinct health challenges, marked by elevated rates of chronic illnesses. The suburb of Risdon Vale has 11.2% of its population aged 65 and older, representing 388 individuals, which is below the 20.0% share seen across Greater Hobart. Senior health outcomes show some challenges, with national comparative standings mirroring those of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Risdon Vale is largely Australian-born, at 92.3% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.4%) and Australian (34.4%). 7.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Risdon Vale exhibits lower cultural diversity metrics than average, with citizens representing 74.3% of the population, Australian-born individuals making up 92.3%, and 94.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 34.4% of the population. The most pronounced relative difference is in the Other category, which represents 0.7% of residents compared to 1.1% across the Greater Hobart region. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Risdon Vale are English at 36.4%, Australian at 34.4% (which is notably higher than the regional average of 28.0%), and Australian Aboriginal at 7.7%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds, with Polish residents representing 0.6% of the local population compared to 0.8% across the broader region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Risdon Vale is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 32.7% 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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With a median age of 34 years, the suburb of Risdon Vale is younger than Greater Hobart, which averages 39 years, and is also younger than the national median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Hobart, the suburb of Risdon Vale shows a higher concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 (21.3%) but fewer people in the 65 to 74 age bracket (5.0%). The share of residents aged 25 to 34 is notably higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 16.7% to 18.0%, and the cohort aged 85 and over increased from 1.2% to 2.5%.
Meanwhile, the cohort aged 15 to 24 declined from 12.6% to 11.4%. Demographic models project that the age profile of the suburb of Risdon Vale will experience substantial shifts by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 64%, adding 249 residents to reach a total of 638, while both the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Risdon Vale
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 254 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,171 at the 2021 Census → 3,465 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 (SAL60556). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.