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The median house price in Rushcutters Bay is $3.10m, with units at $910k. House values have moved -1.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Rushcutters Bay has an estimated 2,566 residents, up from 2,335 at the 2021 Census — a change of 231 people, or 9.9%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 16,038 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 demographic evaluations from the ABS for the region and additional locations verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Rushcutters Bay has a projected occupancy of 2,566 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 231 people (9.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,335 residents. The estimate builds upon an AreaSearch figure of 2,565 residents, calculated from the ABS's recent ERP update in June 2025 alongside 6 validated new addresses since the Census date. This size results in a density ratio of 16,037 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest 10% of local markets examined by AreaSearch and highlighting the premium value of local real estate.
The 9.9% population growth of the suburb of Rushcutters Bay outpaced both the broader Greater Sydney area and the NSW average of 7.1%, establishing it as a regional growth hotspot. This expansion was almost exclusively fueled by international migration, which acted as the sole catalyst for demographic gains in recent years. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are applied to each SA2 sector, utilising 2022 as the base period after release in 2024. For SA2 territories where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 publication, using a 2021 base year, are substituted. Projected growth shifts across age cohorts from these models are also applied to all areas for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Rushcutters Bay is expected to see a significant population increase that ranks in the top quartile of Australian locations, with an expected expansion of 958 persons by 2041 according to SA2 calculations, representing a total surge of 37.3% over 16 years.
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Only 2 residential building approvals have been registered in Rushcutters Bay over the past five years. This highlights a mature, built-out neighborhood where vacant space for new construction is extremely scarce. Consequently, for prospective purchasers, this limited volume of new housing supply tends to protect local property values and concentrates market competition on established homes. Residential building output in Rushcutters Bay is significantly lower than that of Greater Sydney. This supply deficit for new properties typically bolsters pricing and demand for existing houses and apartments, although building work has seen a recent uptick.
Development activity is also below the national average, reflecting the established state of the local area and pointing to potential zoning constraints.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rushcutters Bay, worth an estimated $300 million. A further 146 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $127.8 billion. 47 are already under construction and 38 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by local infrastructure changes, major developments, and urban planning decisions. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. The most significant developments include The Potts Point Hotel Redevelopment (Queensgate), the Minerva Theatre Restoration, the 45-53 Macleay Street Mixed-Use Development (The Chimes), and MONA, with the listed items detailing those of greatest relevance.
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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.
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.
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.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
Hakoah White City Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the former White City Tennis Club in Paddington into a major community sports and cultural precinct open to all. The $150 million project features a five-storey clubhouse with bar, dining and community spaces, nine tennis courts, a full-size football field with 276-seat grandstand, 25m heated outdoor pool, learn-to-swim pool, enclosed multi-use courts for basketball, futsal and events, a gym, wellness facilities, a 140-seat cafe, and underground parking. Builder Richard Crookes Constructions replaced Parkview Constructions after contract termination in May 2024.As of May 2026 construction is powering ahead with structural steel and concrete slabs progressing across multiple levels. A combined $32 million in additional Federal and NSW government funding was announced in March 2026 for infrastructure and security upgrades. Completion is targeted for April 2027.
Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the CBD with the waterfront.
Oxford & Foley Mixed-Use Precinct
A $200 million mixed-use precinct revitalising three heritage blocks on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. The development delivers 9,200 square metres of commercial office space, 1,600 square metres of cultural and creative tenancies, 2,300 square metres of retail, a 75-room boutique hotel, and activation of Foley Street as a laneway dining and entertainment destination. Construction commenced in 2022 under Growthbuilt, which was terminated by the developers in May 2024 following alleged substantial departures from the contract. TOGA took over construction directly and the project is subject to a $91.74 million Supreme Court claim against the former builder.Block 1 (56-76 Oxford Street) had scaffolding removed by mid-2025 with the first tenancies approaching opening. Key confirmed tenants include Sony Music, Dovetail, Lune Croissanterie, MAAP, Mecca Coffee and the Darlinghurst Bookshop. Heritage facades are being restored with contemporary rooftop additions providing CBD and harbour views.
Minerva Theatre Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of the state heritage-listed 1939 Art Deco Minerva Theatre to return it to a fully functioning 1000-seat live performance venue. Following the $26 million acquisition by Gretel Packer's company, Sacred Firebird Pty Ltd, in July 2024, previous boutique hotel plans were scrapped. The project focuses on conserving rare Interwar Functionalist architecture, including the original horsehair ceiling and proscenium arch, while modernizing the site to meet 21st-century theatrical standards. It is a cornerstone of the broader cultural revitalization of the Potts Point and Kings Cross precinct.
1,736 residents of Rushcutters Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,812. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 73.9%. 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. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with technology professionals exceptionally well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and a 1.8% rise in estimated jobs over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregated figures. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 1,736, while the jobless rate closely matched the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, and labor participation was relatively typical, standing at 73.9% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census records show that a significant 64.4% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure likely reflects temporary pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Specialization is particularly high in professional & technical fields, which employ residents at 1.9 times the rate seen across the wider metropolitan region. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing only 3.5% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Although some jobs are based locally, comparing the census of working residents to the local employment base suggests that a high number of workers travel outside the suburb for their jobs. According to SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the surrounding statistical zones, the year ending March 2026 saw a 1.8% expansion in employment alongside a 1.3% increase in the labor force, which reduced the local unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labor force, with a minor contraction in unemployment. Future demand trends in the area can be analyzed using Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Locally, employment is projected to grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on these industry patterns, compared to national projected expansions of 6.6% and 13.7% over the same periods, though this is a simple weighted extrapolation and does not factor in local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Rushcutters Bay is $1,877 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,480 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,419 a year against an average of $132,415. The average runs 85% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Rushcutters Bay has a median taxpayer income of $71,419 and an average income of $132,415. These figures place the suburb in the highest percentile nationally, contrasting with 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 earnings estimates would be roughly $78,789 for the median and $146,080 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show individual weekly earnings are in the 97th percentile nationally at $1,480, while overall household income sits in the 57th percentile.
The income distribution shows that 31.1% of the community (798 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, matching the Sydney metropolitan share of 30.9%. Residential costs absorb 21.0% of earnings, yet strong wages keep the suburb's disposable income level in the 51st percentile, placing the area in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rushcutters Bay had 1,332 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 99% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 65% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 0.5% standalone houses and 99.5% other housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to the wider Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was also lower than the Sydney metropolitan average, sitting at 18.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (16.9%) or renters (64.9%). The median monthly home loan repayment was higher than the metropolitan average at $2,600, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470.
Globally, mortgage costs in the area are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rushcutters Bay counted 1,332 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,464 today, averaging 1.5 people each. 6% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 62% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 31.9% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 5.9%, couples without children at 22.4%, and single-parent households at 3.3%. Non-family households constitute the remaining 68.1%, dominated by single-person households at 62.0%, with group households making up 5.9% of the total. The median size of local households is 1.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
65.5% of adults in Rushcutters Bay hold a university qualification, including 42.0% with a bachelor degree and 19.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Residents of Rushcutters Bay show educational levels that are far higher than average benchmarks, with 65.5% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of degrees positions the local community well for careers in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 42.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational education is held by 20.3% of the population aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (9.5%). A significant 23.3% of the local population is enrolled in formal education.
Within this group, 10.6% are attending tertiary institutions, 3.7% are in primary school, and 1.7% are secondary school students.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Analysis of the local network reveals 4 active public transport stops operating in the suburb of Rushcutters Bay, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that run a combined 2,357 passenger trips each week. Transport access is excellent, with residents living an average of 115 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most workers commute to other areas, with walking being very common at 30% and train travel at 26%. Private car ownership averages 0.2 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high 64.4% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns. Across all active routes, service frequency averages 336 journeys per day, which translates to approximately 589 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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71.7% of residents in Rushcutters Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 79.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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According to health analyses by AreaSearch assessing mortality rates and chronic illness, the suburb of Rushcutters Bay shows exceptional wellness outcomes, with low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is also remarkably high, covering approximately 79% of the population (2,027 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 10.7% and 7.8% of the population respectively, while 71.7% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, displaying low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.3% of the community (520 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Health outcomes for these older residents are particularly strong, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.4% of Rushcutters Bay residents were born overseas and 20.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.4%) and Australian (14.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Rushcutters Bay is higher than in most local areas, with 20.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 40.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 33.9% of the local population. However, the most pronounced difference is in Judaism, which is practiced by 2.4% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Rushcutters Bay are English at 26.4% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, followed by Australian ancestry at 14.0%, and Other lineages at 12.5%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with French ancestry overrepresented at 1.8% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.1% (compared to 0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rushcutters Bay is 38. 35.1% 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 residents is 38 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Rushcutters Bay has a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (28.5%) but a smaller proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (2.1%). The concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is also far higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 4.8% to 6.6%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 6.0% to 7.8%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.0% to 9.7%.
By 2041, the age structure of the suburb of Rushcutters Bay is projected to change, led by a 26% growth in the 25 to 34 age bracket (an increase of 190 people), rising from 731 to 922.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rushcutters Bay
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 4 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,335 at the 2021 Census → 2,566 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 (SAL13459). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.