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The median house price in Rushcutters Bay is $4.95m, with units at $905k. House values have moved 7.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Rushcutters Bay has an estimated 2,623 residents, up from 2,335 at the 2021 Census — a change of 288 people, or 12.3%. 140 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 16,394 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Rushcutters Bay has an estimated population of approximately 2,623 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2,335 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 288 people (12.3%). This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 2,622 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 140 validated new addresses added after the Census date. With 16,393 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch for population density, underlining strong demand for local real estate.
The 12.3% rate of growth in the suburb of Rushcutters Bay since the 2021 census outpaced both the state (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, establishing it as a regional frontrunner. Recent population gains were almost entirely underpinned by overseas migration as the primary growth catalyst. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) for each SA2, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (with a 2021 base year) where necessary. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these sources are likewise applied across all sectors from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts position the suburb of Rushcutters Bay within the nation's top quartile for expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an influx of 981 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 37.4% across the 16 years.
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Over the past five years, residential planning authorities have granted just 2 development approvals in Rushcutters Bay. This low volume highlights an established, built-out market constrained by a lack of vacant development sites. In terms of market dynamics, such constrained pipeline activity underpins existing property values, directing purchasing activity predominantly toward established dwellings. Per-capita development activity in Rushcutters Bay sits 89.0% below regional average per person, trailing Greater Sydney by a wide margin. Although construction activity has recorded a recent uptick, the ongoing scarcity of new additions bolsters pricing and buyer interest across established stock.
A similar deficit against national building rates highlights the mature nature of the urban landscape and points to strict planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent building activity has been concentrated in medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on medium and higher density offers accessible price points that attract first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. A ratio of roughly 727 people per approval further demonstrates the suburb's mature urban profile.
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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 $129.1 billion. 44 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment and strategic planning frameworks play a central role in guiding community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 key infrastructure and development initiatives anticipated to influence the immediate surroundings. Notable undertakings include the 45-53 Macleay Street Mixed-Use Development (The Chimes), The Potts Point Hotel Redevelopment (Queensgate), Minerva Theatre Restoration, and MONA, with further details provided below.
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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, previous boutique hotel plans were scrapped to prioritize live performance and conserve rare Interwar Functionalist architecture.
1,786 residents of Rushcutters Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,862. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 74.2%. 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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Statistical aggregations by AreaSearch reveal that Rushcutters Bay possesses a well-qualified local labour force, featuring heavy concentration in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and annual employment growth of 2.3% over the past year. By March 2026, 1,786 residents were actively employed. The local unemployment level matches Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, whereas workforce participation stands notably higher at 74.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 64.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily within professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.
Specialisation is especially prominent in professional & technical fields, where the local representation reaches 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, the construction industry comprises only 3.5% of local employment, compared to 8.6% across the wider region. While positions are available locally, Census ratios comparing the working population to the resident population suggest a significant proportion of residents travel outside the suburb for work. According to AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM figures across wider statistical areas, employment expanded by 2.3% and the labour pool rose by 1.8% over the 12 months to March 2026, generating an unemployment reduction of 0.5 percentage points. Throughout Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 1.9%, the labour supply climbed by 1.9%, and unemployment contracted slightly. Forward-looking labour requirements in Rushcutters Bay can be evaluated against Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applied to Rushcutters Bay's workforce profile via simple weighting without local population adjustments, projected employment growth reaches 7.4% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.
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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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Rushcutters Bay at $71,419 and the average at $132,415, situating the area in the nation's highest percentile and well above Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $78,789 (median) and $146,080 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings reached $1,480 (97th percentile nationally), whereas household income sat at the 57th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket forms the largest earnings cohort, encompassing 31.1% of residents (815 people), closely aligning with the metropolitan benchmark of 30.9%. Residential housing costs absorb 21.0% of earnings, yet strong income levels sustain disposable income at the 51st percentile and place the suburb in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Rushcutters Bay was made up of 0.5% houses and 99.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 18.2%, falling behind the metropolitan rate, while the balance of homes were rented (64.9%) or held under a mortgage (16.9%). Monthly mortgage payments averaged a median of $2,600 locally compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent was $450 against $470 across Sydney metro.
When benchmarked against national figures, Rushcutters Bay's mortgage commitments significantly exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the nationwide figure of $375.
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Rushcutters Bay counted 1,332 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,496 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 local dwellings, made up of couples without children (22.4%), couples with children (5.9%), and single parent families (3.3%). The remaining 68.1% of residences consist of non-family arrangements, dominated by lone person households at 62.0% and group households at 5.9%. The average household size stands at 1.5 people, noticeably lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
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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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Higher educational attainment in Rushcutters Bay is exceptionally high, with 65.5% of people aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% in Australia. This strong foundation in higher education equips the community well for professional and knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 42.0% of qualifications, postgraduate qualifications account for 19.1%, and graduate diplomas make up 4.4%. Vocational education comprises 20.3% of formal accreditations among individuals aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (9.5%). An active educational enrolment rate of 23.3% is observed across the local population.
Within this cohort, 10.6% are enrolled in tertiary programs, 3.7% are attending primary schools, and 1.7% are engaged in secondary studies.
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Rushcutters Bay is served by 4 active public transport stops providing bus connections across 4 routes, generating 1,327 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is highly convenient, with an average distance of 115 meters from residences to the closest stop. Outbound commuting is standard for this residential enclave, with 30% of workers walking and 26% utilising train services. Vehicle ownership is below the wider regional level, averaging 0.2 per dwelling. In addition, 64.4% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially elevated by COVID-19 conditions.
Across all transit lines, transport services run at an average rate of 189 trips per day, which translates to roughly 331 weekly trips per individual 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch for Rushcutters Bay indicate excellent overall wellness, marked by low chronic illness prevalence and favourable mortality rates across all age brackets. Private health insurance participation is particularly pronounced, covering around 79% of the local population (2,072 people), compared with 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% across the nation. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, recorded among 7.8% and 10.7 of residents respectively, while 71.7% reported having no diagnosed health conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts show minimal chronic disease rates, while residents aged 65 and over constitute 19.6% of the population (514 people), higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%.
Senior health metrics are especially positive, ranking higher nationally than the broader local community.
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 exceeds that of most comparable markets, with 40.4% of residents born abroad and 20.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 33.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a pronounced local concentration at 2.4% of residents, in contrast to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds among Rushcutters Bay residents are English at 26.4% (above the regional proportion of 19.0%), Australian at 14.0%, and Other at 12.5%. Distinct concentrations also appear among other nationalities, with French backgrounds representing 1.8% (against 0.5% regionally), Spanish comprising 1.1% (compared to 0.6%), and Hungarian standing at 0.6% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rushcutters Bay is 38. 35.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Rushcutters Bay is heavily weighted toward childless younger adults. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 50.1% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, whereas the 0 - 24 age bracket comprises 11.4% locally versus 30.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 1 year older than Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that Census. The 45 - 64 demographic has decreased from 21.3% at the Census to an estimated 19.3%.
By 2041, retirees and senior age groups (65+) are projected to experience the largest numerical increase, rising by 350 (68%) to reach 864 individuals.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 140 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,335 at the 2021 Census → 2,623 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13459). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.