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The median house price in Rose Bay (NSW) is $4.40m, with units at $1.69m. House values have moved -0.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Rose Bay (NSW) has an estimated 10,397 residents, up from 9,911 at the 2021 Census — a change of 486 people, or 4.9%. 164 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 4,110 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 evaluations of ABS demographic revisions for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Rose Bay (NSW) has a population projected at approximately 10,397 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 486 residents (4.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 9,911 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 10,350 estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP details from June 2025 alongside 164 newly confirmed addresses after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 4,109 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The post-census expansion of 4.9% in the suburb of Rose Bay (NSW) is within 0.7 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (5.6%), showing robust local growth characteristics. Net gains were heavily influenced by international migration, which accounted for approximately 85.0% of the total demographic increase recently. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 units, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth trajectories by age bracket from these files are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. In terms of future demographics in the suburb of Rose Bay (NSW), growth is anticipated to sit slightly below the national median, with projections indicating an addition of 808 residents by 2041 based on combined SA2 figures, representing a 7.3% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
283 new dwellings have been approved in Rose Bay (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That is 5.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 67, 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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Based on AreaSearch reviews of ABS residential building approvals mapped from statistical zones, Rose Bay has seen an average of roughly 56 residential approvals annually, translating to approximately 283 completed dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 62 approvals have been documented. With an average of only 0.2 additional residents per year per finished dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the supply of new housing matches or outpaces incoming demand, yielding options for prospective buyers and permitting population increases beyond current projections, while new properties command an average construction value of $2,561,000, pointing to developer concentration on high-end, premium housing.
Additionally, commercial projects valued at $329.9 million received approval this financial year, indicating robust commercial development. Relative to Greater Sydney, Rose Bay exhibits 91.0% higher per capita building activity, broadening choices for purchasers despite a recent moderation in overall development. Recent additions consist of 31.0% standalone houses and 69.0% medium to high-density units. This concentration on denser construction offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 308 residents for every dwelling approval, Rose Bay displays traits typical of lower-density locales. Looking forward, the population is projected to rise by 761 occupants by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. With current construction velocities, incoming residential supply is poised to satisfy demand comfortably, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially accommodating growth exceeding current demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rose Bay (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rose Bay (NSW), worth an estimated $1.24 billion. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.6 billion. 33 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 shifts, major projects, and municipal planning decisions play a significant role in area performance. In total, 43 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on the locality. Key initiatives include the Kincoppal-Rose Bay School Campus Masterplan, the Wilberforce Avenue Car Park Redevelopment, 88-96 Newcastle Street Rose Bay, and Orosi Rose Bay - Residential Development, with the main relevant projects detailed below.
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Rose Bay Place Plan 2023-2028
The Rose Bay Place Plan 2023-2028 is a strategic document adopted by Woollahra Municipal Council on 26 June 2023 that establishes a shared community vision for the future of Rose Bay. It guides streetscape improvements, public domain upgrades, placemaking initiatives, laneway activations, urban greening, and community facility enhancements across the suburb. The plan was developed through extensive community consultation with residents, businesses, and local organisations, and is being progressively implemented through Council's capital works and operational programs over its five-year term.
Kincoppal-Rose Bay School Campus Masterplan
Comprehensive staged campus renewal at Kincoppal-Rose Bay School including a new Junior School Year 5 and 6 Centre, transformation of the Hughes Centre into a Performing Arts Centre, a new Year 12 Learning Hub, and improved student amenities, delivered under State Significant Development consent SSD-10325. Stage 1 works at the Vaucluse Road entry commenced in 2022 with construction partner Buildcorp. The consent allows a staged increase in student numbers to a maximum of 1,205 over a 10-year timeframe.Modification 2, approved in March 2026, amended student capacity conditions to permit a maximum of 100 Early Learning Centre students and 1,105 primary or senior students.
Orosi Rose Bay - Residential Development
50 luxury two and three-bedroom apartments over six storeys at 439-445 Old South Head Road and 1-5 The Avenue, Rose Bay. The development replaces a bakery, martial arts studio, mechanic, cafe, nine-apartment building and decommissioned heritage substation. Features cafe/restaurant and commercial space.
Rose Bay Place Plan 2023-2028
Council-adopted strategic place plan guiding public domain upgrades, transport links, parking, and community facilities across Rose Bay, including Wilberforce Ave car park redevelopment with a new community centre, streetscape upgrades, and a 2.4km cycleway. Adoption date 26 June 2023; plan horizon to 2028.
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Wilberforce Avenue, Rose Bay Car Park Redevelopment
Woollahra Municipal Council redevelopment of the at-grade Wilberforce Avenue public car park in the Rose Bay village centre into a multi-storey civic building. The approved scheme (DA 598/2022) comprises 229 car spaces in total, made up of 200 public spaces (more than double the 95 currently on site) plus 29 spaces for the new retail and community uses, a two-level community centre of about 812 sqm, 316 sqm of ground floor retail, new accessible public toilets and a parents room, end-of-trip facilities and new public art.Design by architects AJ+C with landscape by Oculus includes a new one-way low-speed laneway (Ian Lane) linking Wilberforce Avenue and Dover Road, a public terrace on the Wilberforce Avenue frontage connected to Pannerong Reserve by a raised pedestrian crossing, and sustainability measures including green walls, EV charging, mixed mode ventilation, increased street and plaza tree canopy and rainwater harvesting for Pannerong Reserve. The development application was approved by the independent Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel on 9 November 2023. Council resolved on 24 March 2025 not to enter a construction contract at that time, and on 26 May 2025 resolved instead to pursue a Public Private Partnership. A PPP Expression of Interest ran from 22 October to 5 December 2025, and at its March 2026 Ordinary Meeting Council resolved to shortlist Perifa Capital Pty Ltd to the Request for Detailed Proposal stage and to investigate changed parking conditions across the Rose Bay Centre. Council previously secured a Special Rate Variation supporting borrowings of approximately $28 million toward delivery. The construction schedule remains to be confirmed pending the outcome of the RFDP process.
Residential development with in-fill affordable housing - 2-16 Spencer Street, Rose Bay
Proposed 9-storey residential development consisting of 54 apartments, including 14 affordable housing units. Features include three levels of basement car parking, a wellness area, gym, lap pool, and communal gardens. Designed by MHNDU and developed under the State Significant Development (SSD) pathway for in-fill affordable housing.
88-96 Newcastle Street Rose Bay Mixed Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising a 23 apartment residential flat building with a child care centre, basement parking, landscaping and associated works. The original planning proposal has since been completed.
6,196 residents of Rose Bay (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,328. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 70.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,673, about 83% 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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Rose Bay has a highly qualified labor force with a strong concentration of professionals, a jobless rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.8% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,196, while the local unemployment rate sat 2.0% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor participation aligned closely with the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records indicate that a high proportion of 57.8% of workers performed duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local workers are professional & technical services, medical & social assistance, and financial & insurance services. The locality shows a high concentration in professional & technical fields, operating at 1.6 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing roles are underrepresented at 3.0% compared to the regional benchmark of 5.7%. The local area is overwhelmingly residential, offering sparse local employment opportunities as shown by comparing the count of active local workers against resident workers from Census data. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 indicate that local employment expanded by 2.8% while the labor pool grew by 2.5%, causing the jobless rate to contract by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, with a marginal reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to project future employment pathways. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests Rose Bay employment will rise by 7.5% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation that does not factor in local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rose Bay (NSW) is $2,539 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,398 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $78,436 a year against an average of $213,359. The average runs 172% 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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Rose Bay residents record a median taxpayer income of $78,436 and an average of $213,359, according to ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures place the suburb in the highest national percentile, compared to the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $86,531 (median) and $235,378 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals household, family, and personal incomes rank in the 91st to 96th percentiles nationally.
The local earnings profile is dominated by the $4000+ weekly bracket, which accounts for 34.4% of residents (3,576 people), whereas regionally the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common with 30.9% of workers. High affluence is evident, with 45.5% of earners receiving over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium local retail and service providers. Although high housing expenses absorb 18.2% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 89th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rose Bay (NSW) had 4,006 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 69% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $630 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,250 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. 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 mix of housing in Rose Bay at the most recent Census was composed of 20.7% standalone homes and 79.3% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, differing from the wider Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 31.3%, exceeding the Sydney metro average, with the remaining houses held under a mortgage (24.6%) or rented (44.1%). Local median mortgage payments were recorded at $3,250 monthly, well above the metropolitan median of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $630, compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a national scale, Rose Bay's mortgage commitments are substantially higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rose Bay (NSW) counted 4,006 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 65.4% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 27.2%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single-parent households at 9.4%. The remaining 34.6% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 30.0% and group housing accounting for 4.5%. The median household occupancy of 2.3 individuals sits below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.2% of adults in Rose Bay (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 36.8% with a bachelor degree and 13.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 10.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,810 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,149 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 in Rose Bay exceed wider averages, with 54.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services. Bachelor degrees are held by 36.8% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational qualifications are held by 21.9% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 10.3%. A high rate of educational engagement is recorded, with 29.5% of local residents enrolled in formal study.
This comprises 9.2% in primary schools, 7.8% in high schools, and 6.6% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rose Bay (NSW) reaches 56 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 5,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport systems include 56 active transit stops in Rose Bay, providing a combination of ferry and bus options. These stops accommodate 46 distinct routes, delivering a total of 5,799 passenger departures weekly. Transit access is rated as excellent, with average distances to the nearest stop measuring 127 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute to outer areas; private cars are the primary mode of travel at 69%, while 8% of residents walk and 7% use buses. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.0 vehicle per home, which is below the metropolitan benchmark.
A high proportion of 57.8% of residents worked from home, recorded during the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions. Average service frequency is 828 trips daily across the transport network, which is roughly equivalent to 103 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.0% of residents in Rose Bay (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 assessments indicate excellent wellness outcomes across Rose Bay, reflecting low rates of chronic conditions and mortality across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 111% of the total population (11,509 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most common conditions, affecting 6.1 and 5.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.0% of the population reported no chronic health issues, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population (2,245 people), higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Seniors in the area display strong health profiles, with national health standings matching the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.3% of Rose Bay (NSW) residents were born overseas and 20.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.5%) and Australian (15.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rose Bay exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 20.9% of residents using a non-English language at home and 42.3% born in overseas countries. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 34.8% of the population. However, the most significant local divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 31.7% of the community, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups are English at 21.5%, Other at 17.7%, and Australian at 15.6%. Other notable ethnic representations include South Australian at 5.3% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish at 2.6% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Russian at 2.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rose Bay (NSW) is 40. 27.7% 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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The median age of 40 in Rose Bay is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Sydney, the 75 - 84 cohort shows high representation at 8.7%, whereas children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 10.2%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 10.2% to 12.8% of the local population, and the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 7.2% to 8.7%, while the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 13.4% to 12.1%. Long-term modeling suggests the age profile will shift by 2041.
The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 361 individuals (94%) from 384 to 746. Collectively, residents aged 65 and over will account for 79% of total population growth, pointing to an aging local demographic. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rose Bay (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 23 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | 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 — 164 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,911 at the 2021 Census → 10,397 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 (SAL13412). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.