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The median house price in Sapphire Beach is $1.18m, with units at $469k. House values have moved 0.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Sapphire Beach has an estimated 2,840 residents, up from 2,660 at the 2021 Census — a change of 180 people, or 6.8%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 363 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 census-related data and address updates validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Sapphire Beach has an estimated population of 2,840 as of May 2026. This representing a 180 person expansion (6.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,660 residents. The figure is modeled on the resident population of 2,829 estimated by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, coupled with 65 validated new addresses added since the census. The local population density stands at 362 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident and room for future expansion.
The 6.8% expansion rate in the suburb of Sapphire Beach outpaced both the SA3 area (3.7%) and the SA4 region, making the locality a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of these gains, accounting for roughly 41.0% of the population increase, although natural growth and interstate migration also contributed positively. Projections for each SA2 area utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia data from 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For uncovered zones, NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age bracket growth trends are carried forward from 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregate SA2-level modeling, the suburb of Sapphire Beach is projected to experience population growth placing it in the top quarter of non-metropolitan Australia, adding 1,079 residents by 2041, which translates to a total increase of 37.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
77 new dwellings have been approved in Sapphire Beach over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, running ahead of 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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Analysis of building registry statistics indicates that Sapphire Beach averages approximately 15 annual dwelling approvals, accumulating to an estimated 77 new homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 18 residential approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.2 new residents arriving for every completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand continues to outstrip supply, driving upward pressure on prices and competition. The average value of these newly approved builds is $482,000, indicating developers are focusing on the upper-tier residential market. Commercial approvals have accounted for $354,000 this financial year, reinforcing the residential character of local development.
In comparison to the Rest of NSW, Sapphire Beach exhibits moderately stronger residential construction approvals, running 38.0% higher than the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains a supply of choices for buyers while supporting local property values, despite a recent slowdown in building activity. Detached houses account for 82.0% of new structures, while townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 18.0%, preserving the low-density, family-oriented feel of the neighborhood. The area registers approximately 225 people per dwelling approval, hinting at potential for future expansion. Long-term forecasts suggest Sapphire Beach will welcome 1,068 additional residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates. If development maintains its current pace, residential construction may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer rivalry and reinforcing price gains.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Sapphire Beach, worth an estimated $90 million. A further 36 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.78 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects, planning frameworks, and major works are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence this immediate area. Larger regional projects of relevance include the Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, the Queensland New South Wales Interconnector, the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and the NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW).
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North Sapphire Beach
North Sapphire Beach is a beachfront masterplanned residential community north of Coffs Harbour, developed by Walker Corporation. The 71 hectare estate preserves over half its area as parks, wetlands and coastal bushland, with around 10 km of boardwalks and cycleways connecting homes to Sapphire Beach and nearby forest. The community includes an onsite park and cafe precinct and is now fully sold out, with approximately 230 generous home sites created for family oriented coastal living.
The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living
Luxury retirement living and residential aged care village at Park Beach, Coffs Harbour. The project includes 185 architecturally designed independent living apartments and townhouses and 120 residential aged care beds, with resort-style facilities including a community hub, swimming pool, cafe, Bombora Bar, gardens, recreation facilities and a secure gated community. The aged care home and earlier stages are open, while final stages of the retirement village are underway and marketed as more than 65 percent sold.
Ocean Parade Apartments
A State Significant Development featuring two seven-storey buildings with 80 apartments (31 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom, and 13 three-bedroom units) across a 3,055 sqm beachfront site. The development includes 1,150 sqm of communal open space, 121 parking spaces (105 residential, 6 visitor), central courtyard with pool and kitchen on level one, and a 380 sqm rooftop garden with landscaping and kitchen facilities. Designed by Stewart Architecture, the project will demolish existing Ocean Park Motel and Holiday Apartments to create premium beachfront living opposite Park Beach.
Coffs Harbour Bypass
A $2.27 billion, 14-kilometre four-lane divided bypass of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway, jointly funded by the Australian Government ($1.76 billion) and the NSW Government ($440 million) and delivered by Transport for NSW. The scope covers about 12 km of new highway, about 2 km of upgraded highway, three twin-tube tunnels at Roberts Hill, Shephards Lane and Gatelys Road (each carrying two traffic lanes plus a bicycle lane), the Englands Road interchange, the Korora bus interchange and the Luke Bowen pedestrian bridge servicing a local primary school, plus local access and service roads.Tunnel excavation is complete and as at mid-2026 the project is in its final construction stretch: mechanical, electrical, fire, safety and electronic signage systems are being fitted out in the tunnels, mock rock treatments are being applied to tunnel portals, the last cut site near West Korora Road is being crushed out, and work has started on the final bridge, the southbound Pacific Highway underpass north of Opal Boulevard at Korora. The bypass is scheduled to open to traffic in late 2026 with full project completion in late 2027. It will remove about 12,000 vehicles a day from the Coffs Harbour CBD, let motorists skip up to 12 sets of traffic lights, cut around 12 minutes from travel times and improve road safety and freight efficiency. As the final section of the Hexham to Queensland border upgrade, it completes a motorway-standard, traffic-light-free route between Sydney and Brisbane once the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension opens. The project has supported more than 600 direct jobs during construction.
Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Precinct Revitalisation
NSW Government and Property and Development NSW proposal to revitalise the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore as a mixed-use coastal precinct with improved public open space, tourism and hospitality uses, about 250 homes, about 200 tourist accommodation rooms, retail and commercial activity, cultural recognition, accessibility upgrades, a regional adventure playground, waterplay and staged public domain works. The rezoning proposal was exhibited from 19 May to 30 June 2025 and remains under assessment by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.In April 2026, City of Coffs Harbour placed a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement on exhibition, including an updated NSW Government offer for about AUD 10.85 million in community space and public domain improvements if the proposal proceeds.
Sable at the Jetty
A 35-apartment high-end development featuring luxury finishes, state-of-the-art appliances, and lush communal courtyard. Located on the corner of Collingwood and Edgar Streets, within walking distance from the beach, local schools, cafes and shops. Over 90% sold, completion late 2025.
CODA Apartments
A 13-storey mixed-use development featuring 95 apartments and ground-floor retail spaces. Located in Coffs Harbour CBD with contemporary design reflecting the coastal environment. Includes three floors of car parking and 735 square metres of retail opportunities. Officially opened June 2025.
Coffs Harbour Affordable Housing
State Significant Development (SSD-83294209) by Homes NSW for a four to five-storey residential flat building containing 60 high-quality social and affordable housing units. The approved project includes a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom dwellings, a single basement level with 31 car parking spaces, 1,239 square metres of communal open space, and extensive landscaping across the 3,804 square metre site. It was approved by the NSW Government on 16 April 2026 to help address local housing needs.
1,303 residents of Sapphire Beach are employed, from a labour force of 1,327. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 57.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,338, about 82% 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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Sapphire Beach boasts a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 1.8%, and steady employment trends throughout the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, 1,303 residents were employed while the local unemployment rate stood at 2.3%, which is 1.8 percentage points lower than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate in Sapphire Beach was 57.4%, slightly below the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census data indicates that 17.3% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be taken into account.
The local workforce is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The region displays a notable specialization in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, manufacturing jobs are scarce, making up just 2.3% of employment compared to 5.8% across Regional NSW. Comparing the Census count of working locals against the resident population suggests a shortage of local employment options. Over the twelve months to March 2026, analysis of SALM and ABS data from AreaSearch indicates that employment grew by 0.2% while the labour force held steady at 0.0% change, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and the labour force shrink by 0.4%, which led to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts dated May-25 that can help clarify future job demand in Sapphire Beach. These projections span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid on the local employment structure to gauge likely expansion trends. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Sapphire Beach’s current employment composition, local jobs are expected to grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this simple weighting exercise is illustrative only and ignores localized population assumptions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sapphire Beach is $2,056 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $955 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,245 a year against an average of $64,714. 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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Based on aggregated ATO tax data from the financial year 2023, taxpayers in Sapphire Beach recorded a median income of $51,245 and an average income of $64,714. This sits below the national average and compares with Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023 results in March 2026 estimates of $56,533 for the median and $71,392 for the average. Census data from 2021 ranks household, family, and individual incomes around the 71st percentile nationally. The largest income bracket contains 29.6% of residents (840 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan trend of 29.9% in this bracket.
High-income earners are prominent, with 31.9% earning more than $3,000 per week. After accounting for housing costs, households retain 87.0% of their earnings, and the area ranks in the 8th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sapphire Beach had 978 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 7% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $475 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,174 a month. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential properties in Sapphire Beach are composed of 84.7% detached houses and 15.3% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached homes, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stands at 45.8%, which is notably higher than the regional average, with mortgaged properties at 37.0% and rental properties at 17.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,174 and median weekly rent of $475 are both significantly higher than the regional averages of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, these figures exceed the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sapphire Beach counted 978 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,044 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 38% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 78.1% of households, consisting of couples with children at 32.9%, couples without children at 38.2%, and single-parent households at 6.7%. Non-family households constitute 21.9% of the total, with single-person households at 20.1% and group houses at 1.6%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.9% of adults in Sapphire Beach hold a university qualification, including 23.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 25.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic credentials in Sapphire Beach are exceptionally high, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 19.8% in the SA4 region and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational education is also strong, with 37.6% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 25.1%. A high proportion of the community is engaged in study, with 26.8% of residents enrolled in education, including 10.3% in primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 3.0% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sapphire Beach reaches 17 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 services in Sapphire Beach include 17 active bus stops. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, providing 136 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 229 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, commuting is mostly outward, with cars remaining the primary travel mode at 97%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 cars per household, higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 indicates that 17.3% of the workforce worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Across all transit routes, frequency averages 19 daily trips, which translates to approximately 8 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.0% of residents in Sapphire Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Health indicators show positive outcomes across Sapphire Beach, characterized by low mortality and minimal chronic illness across all age categories. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 level, encompassing roughly 53% of the community, which equates to approximately 1,492 people. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 9.7 and 6.8% of the population, respectively, while 70.0% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health statistics for the population under 65 are particularly favorable. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.1% of the community (712 people), higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%, and seniors exhibit strong health outcomes in line with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sapphire Beach is largely Australian-born, at 81.8% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (25.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sapphire Beach is less culturally diverse than average, with 81.8% of residents born in Australia, 91.0% holding citizenship, and 92.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 53.2%. However, the group classified as Other shows a notable overrepresentation, accounting for 1.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. The primary ancestries reported are English at 31.9%, Australian at 25.9%, and Irish at 10.9%. Certain backgrounds show higher representation than the regional average, including South Australian at 0.9% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Scottish at 8.9% (compared to 8.0%), and French at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sapphire Beach is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 15.5% 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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Sapphire Beach has a median age of 46, which is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 14.8% compared to Regional NSW, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 7.0%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.2% to 8.1%, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 7.3% to 8.5%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.0% to 14.2%, and the 25 to 34 bracket fell from 8.1% to 7.0%. Significant demographic changes are anticipated by 2041, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is projected to grow by 47% (178 people), increasing from 380 to 559.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sapphire Beach
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 | Nov 2025 9 months ago all 1 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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 — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,660 at the 2021 Census → 2,840 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 (SAL13506). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.