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The median house price in Shortland is $836k, with units at $720k. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Shortland has an estimated 5,480 residents, up from 4,537 at the 2021 Census — a change of 943 people, or 20.8%. Growth has averaged 3.9% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 201 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. That puts 835 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 investigations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Shortland has an estimated population of approximately 5,480 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 943 people (20.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,537 people. The variance is calculated from the resident population of 5,473, projected by AreaSearch after examining the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 201 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 835 persons per square kilometer, which aligns relatively well with average figures observed across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 20.8% growth in the suburb of Shortland since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%), as well as the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion for the locality was mainly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 95.0% of overall population gains throughout recent periods. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age brackets from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic trends, exceptional growth, placing the suburb of Shortland in the top 10 percent of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, is anticipated over the timeframe, with the area projected to expand by 2,891 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 52.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
139 new dwellings have been approved in Shortland over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Shortland has recorded approximately 27 new homes approved annually, with an estimated 139 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 39 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 6.9 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is lagging demand considerably, which typically indicates increased buyer competition and subsequent pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $264,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.
Furthermore, $14.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of NSW, Shortland exhibits comparable new home approvals (per person), preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas, although development activity has moderated in recent periods. New building activity shows 19.0% standalone homes and 81.0% townhouses or apartments. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 70.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 335 people per dwelling approval, Shortland shows a developing market. Future projections show Shortland adding 2,884 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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 Shortland, worth an estimated $140 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.11 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Shortland Waters Retirement Village, Callaghan Campus Heart, 9 Gothic Street Student Accommodation, and Boatman Creek Flood Improvements, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Shortland Waters Retirement Village
A master-planned retirement community set on the Shortland Waters Golf Course featuring modern villas and comprehensive amenities including a community centre, gym, hair salon, and library. Stages 4 and 5 comprise 167 independent living units valued at $110 million, currently in construction and delivery phases. The complete development aims to provide 300 dwellings for a low-maintenance lifestyle for retirees in the Hunter region.
9 Gothic Street Student Accommodation
DA approved three-storey Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development with 53 self-contained studio units, 12 car spaces, expansive indoor and outdoor communal areas, and a rooftop garden. It is strategically located adjacent to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan Campus. The DA-approved site is currently for sale via Expression of Interest, indicating the project is currently on hold or transitioning to a new developer. Expected end value over $17.5 million upon completion.
Western Corridor Road Upgrades - Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road
Major dual-lane road upgrades along Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road in Wallsend. The project includes widening to four lanes, intersection improvements, cycling and pedestrian connections, and stormwater upgrades. Daracon is the principal contractor. Works commenced in March 2025 and are expected to complete in late 2026. The estimated project value is $40 million, supported by a $7.61 million contribution from the NSW Government's Accelerated Infrastructure Fund.
Widening and Upgrade of Minmi Road
Widening of Minmi Road to provide two travel lanes in each direction between Summerhill Road and Maryland Drive[cite: 1]. The upgrade incorporates intersection improvements at Summerhill Road, dedicated right-turn bays, and upgraded active transport infrastructure with separated shared pathways[cite: 1]. It forms part of City of Newcastle's broader Western Corridor road upgrades to alleviate traffic bottlenecks[cite: 1].
93 Blue Gum Road Co-Living Development
DA approved co-living development for 26 rooms (22 double, 4 single) including the demolition of the existing structure, positioned in an R3 zone close to the University of Newcastle. The approved site is currently listed for sale, with a projected gross annual return of over $500,000 once constructed. The DA was approved by the Land & Environment Court in 2024. The original cottage remains on site and is listed for sale with the DA consent.
Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, childrens playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
6-10 Council Street Apartments
A 5-storey apartment development in Wallsend town centre providing 28 residential dwellings. The project features low-rise construction with 50 car spaces and is positioned to take advantage of local amenities and transport connections.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
2,755 residents of Shortland are employed, from a labour force of 2,915. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,821, about 88% 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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Shortland has a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,755 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.4% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 18.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.5% of Shortland's workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force increased by 1.4% combined with employment decreasing by 0.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Shortland. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Shortland's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Shortland is $1,344 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $681 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,845 a year against an average of $65,365. 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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The suburb of Shortland shows a median taxpayer income of $54,845 and an average of $65,365 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is just below the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,505 (median) and $72,111 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Shortland all fall between the 23rd and 25th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 33.3% of locals (1,824 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring regional levels where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 19th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shortland had 1,866 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 2% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $377 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,679 a month. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Shortland, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 69.9% houses and 30.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Shortland was lagging that of Regional NSW, at 27.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.9%) or rented (38.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Regional NSW average at $1,679, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $377, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Shortland's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shortland counted 1,866 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,254 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 62.0% of all households, comprising 19.9% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.0%, with lone person households at 29.5% and group households comprising 8.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.2% of adults in Shortland hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 459 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 918 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (20.2%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (29.3%). Educational participation is notably high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in tertiary education, 7.3% in primary education, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Shortland reaches 45 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 380 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 analysis reveals 45 active transport stops operating within Shortland comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 20 individual routes, collectively providing 381 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 148 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. Some 18.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 54 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.
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59.9% of residents in Shortland report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 data reveals substantial challenges facing Shortland, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~2,892 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 12.3 and 9.8% of residents, respectively, while 59.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (958 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Shortland is largely Australian-born, at 85.0% of residents, with 11.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.3%) and English (29.2%). 4.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Shortland was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.3% of its population being citizens, 85.0% born in Australia, and 88.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Shortland was found to be Christianity, which makes up 50.0% of people in Shortland. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 2.6% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Shortland are Australian, comprising 29.3% of the population, English, comprising 29.2% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.3% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.7% of Shortland (vs 0.5% regionally), Samoan at 0.4% (vs 0.1%) and Australian Aboriginal at 4.6% (vs 4.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shortland is 31, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 42.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 31, the suburb of Shortland is materially younger than the Regional NSW figure of 43 as well as well below Australia's 38 years. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 25.4% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 45 - 54 cohort is less prevalent at 6.4%. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.6%. In the period since 2021, the median age has decreased by 1.6 years from 33 to 31, indicating a younger demographic shift. Key changes show the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 20.7% to 25.4% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.0% to 12.8%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 9.3% to 7.7% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 8.0% to 6.4%. Demographic modeling suggests the suburb of Shortland's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 80% (1,111 people), reaching 2,503 from 1,391. In contrast, the 85+ group will contract by twelve residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shortland
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 | Jun 2026 2 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 201 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,537 at the 2021 Census → 5,480 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 (SAL13557). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.