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The median house price in Singleton Heights is $772k, with units at $462k. House values have moved 9.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Singleton Heights has an estimated 4,993 residents, up from 4,896 at the 2021 Census — a change of 97 people, or 2.0%. That puts 1,317 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 statistics for the surrounding region, combined with new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Singleton Heights has an estimated population of 4,993 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 97 people (2.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,896 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,954, determined by AreaSearch using the ABS's June 2025 ERP release, alongside 21 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,317 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 2.0% post-census growth rate for the suburb of Singleton Heights is within 2.9 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), indicating competitive demographic drivers. Local population gains were mostly underpinned by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 55.00000000000001% of all expansion in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas where this information is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline, are utilized. Growth projections by age category from these data sets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic transitions, population growth is anticipated to fall slightly below the middle point of regional areas nationwide, with the suburb of Singleton Heights projected to add 471 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level estimates, representing an overall rise of 8.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Singleton Heights over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approvals mapped from statistical regions, the suburb of Singleton Heights averages approximately 5 dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated 26 residential approvals during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 13 during FY-26 so far. An average gain of 2.4 new residents per year for each built dwelling was recorded over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating healthy demand that helps sustain property values, while new dwellings are being constructed at a mean value of $714,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end residential options.
Relative to Rest of NSW, the suburb of Singleton Heights displays a much lower rate of construction (90.0% below the regional average per capita). This restricted incoming supply generally assists in bolstering demand and pricing for existing homes. This volume is also lower than the national benchmark, reflecting a mature market environment and indicating possible development barriers. Furthermore, all recent construction activity consists of detached houses, preserving the suburban character of the area with a focus on family-centric properties that appeal to buyers wanting space. The latest construction patterns favor detached homes even more than historical averages indicate (83.0% at the Census), highlighting persistent demand for family residences despite rising density. A highly mature market is indicated by the ratio of approximately 2483 people for every dwelling approval. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Singleton Heights will gain 432 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimation). If current construction volumes do not accelerate, the supply of housing could fall behind population increases, potentially sharpening buyer competition and supporting upward price movements.
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 Singleton Heights, worth an estimated $8 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.5 billion. 28 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and energy. 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 updates, major works, and development policies are crucial drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 3 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include Bridgman Ridge Estate, Alroy Oval Sports Precinct Redevelopment, New England Highway - Singleton Bypass, and Singleton Hospital Redevelopment, with the following records detailing the most significant changes.
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Alroy Oval Sports Precinct Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Alroy Oval delivering around 95% of the adopted masterplan. The project includes three full-sized irrigated and floodlit football fields, a new accessible gender-neutral amenities building, upgraded lighting, footpaths, drainage, landscaping and expanded parking. Building works have been completed, with the playing surface undergoing an establishment period before public reopening.
Bridgman Ridge Estate
A major residential land development offering approximately 650 residential lots across 30 stages on 250 hectares. The masterplanned community features panoramic valley views, extensive open spaces, parklands, walking paths, cycle ways, NBN fibre optic cabling to all homes, and a proposed Neighbourhood Commercial Centre at the corner of Pioneer Road and Bridgman Road.
Hunter Gas Pipeline
The Hunter Gas Pipeline is a high-pressure underground natural gas transmission pipeline linking Wallumbilla in Queensland with Newcastle in New South Wales. Santos has commenced staged works under existing approvals and is progressing detailed route refinement, landholder consultation and survey activities ahead of broader pipeline construction. The approved alignment remains within a 200 metre corridor while final easement locations are being confirmed.
McDougall Business Park
A 65-hectare industrial estate at McDougalls Hill on the northern edge of Singleton, developed by Hunter Land in joint venture with the Bloomfield Group. The estate was approved as a 128-lot industrial subdivision and has direct access and highway exposure to the New England Highway (A15), roughly 70km from Newcastle and 200km from Sydney. Established occupiers include Bunnings, Singleton Toyota, CBC Bearings, Kennards Hire, TNT, Ausgrid and Hunter Valley Buses, with the estate targeting mining support, engineering, transport, agriculture and tertiary service businesses.Lots are offered for sale or lease, ranging from about 2,200sqm to 45,000sqm, and are fully serviced with power, sewer, town water, telecommunications and NBN. The estate is around 60 per cent built out. Stages 4 and 5 were released in January 2024, however both remaining stages were paused in December 2024 after the Australian Conservation Foundation alleged that approximately nine hectares of critically endangered Central Hunter Valley eucalypt forest and woodland had been cleared under Stage 4 without approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. A further 28.6 hectares had been earmarked for clearing under Stage 5. The Commonwealth department and Singleton Council both commenced enquiries and, as at the most recent public reporting, the two final stages remain paused with only erosion control and civil finishing works proceeding on Stage 4. The estate is expected to benefit from the $700 million New England Highway Singleton bypass, which passes to the south of the site.
Singleton Town Centre Master Plan
A master plan adopted by Singleton Council to guide the revitalisation and public domain improvements of the Singleton town centre. The plan aims to enhance amenity, sustainability, and attractiveness to support visitation and liveability. It includes upgrades to streets, footpaths, lighting, and public spaces.
Singleton Centre
The transformation of the former Singleton Town Square into the region's largest healthcare-led retail and service precinct. The 5,499 sqm facility is 96 percent occupied and serves as a key medical hub for the Upper Hunter. Key tenants include Alto Imaging (featuring the region's only publicly accessible MRI), Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation GP services, Australian Clinical Labs pathology, and Happy Health occupational services. The centre also features a 1,750 sqm World Gym, Wattaka Cafe, and 144 undercover basement car spaces.
Langham Estate - Pioneer Road Residential Subdivision, Hunterview
Langham Estate is a staged residential subdivision on a large Pioneer Road landholding in Hunterview, within the Singleton local government area. The broader Pioneer Road site was assembled for a 57.5 ha subdivision with capacity for around 380 to 400 residential lots, and is now being delivered as Langham Estate by Livingstead with an initial 117 lot subdivision at 133 Pioneer Road. Early stages provide about 86 serviced lots packaged as turnkey house and land product, with homes to be built by Reward Homes and sales handled by Dotcom Property Sales and Highland.The estate is close to Singleton town centre, schools, hospital and local employment, and benefits from major regional investment including the New England Highway Singleton Bypass.
Singleton Gym + Swim Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of Singleton's premier aquatic and leisure facility completed in stages between 2016-2025. Major improvements include extension of gym facilities, construction of a new hydrotherapy/program pool, spin studio, creche, car park extension, and upgraded male, female and accessible changerooms. The facility now features a health club, group fitness classes, seasonal 50m outdoor pool, indoor heated 25m pool, 12.5m indoor heated programs pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and spa. Managed by Belgravia Leisure as part of the Singleton Active Group.Additional splash pad project worth $1.5M currently under construction for completion November 2025.
2,387 residents of Singleton Heights are employed, from a labour force of 2,467. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,909, about 78% 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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The suburb of Singleton Heights possesses a diverse workforce distributed across professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors having a strong presence, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated 1.9% increase in jobs over the past year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. In March 2026, there are 2,387 residents employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 0.9% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, and the participation rate is standard (64.7% relative to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census statistics show that a low 10.5% of working residents operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are mining, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The workforce shows a notable concentration in mining, with a local share that is 10.2 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing only 10.2% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. This mainly residential locality seems to provide a small number of local jobs, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch examined SALM and ABS figures compiled from wider statistical regions for the period ending March 2026 and found that employment rose by 1.9 percent while the labour force grew by 1.3 percent, which led to a 0.6 percentage point drop in unemployment. This trend stood in sharp contrast to Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9 percent, the labour force declined by 0.4 percent, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide additional context regarding future demand in Singleton Heights. These outlooks span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment composition to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6 percent over five years and by 13.7 percent over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to Singleton Heights current employment structure, the estimate indicates that local employment will rise by 5.1 percent over five years and by 11.6 percent over ten years, with the caveat that this calculation relies on a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative use and ignores localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Singleton Heights is $1,925 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $796 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,987 a year against an average of $71,331. 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 Singleton Heights records a median taxpayer income of $52,987 and an average of $71,331, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures exceed the national average, in contrast to Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $58,455 (median) and $78,692 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Singleton Heights sit around the 54th percentile nationally.
The largest income group comprises 35.9% of residents (1,792 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, which aligns with wider regional trends where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Once housing costs are met, 85.8% of income is available for other disbursements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Singleton Heights had 1,733 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 4% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of Singleton Heights, measured at the most recent Census, was composed of 83.0% houses and 17.1% other options (townhouses, flats, or alternative dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Singleton Heights lagged behind the Regional NSW benchmark at 24.9%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (41.2%) or rented (33.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was identical to the Regional NSW median at $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $320, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Singleton Heights are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are considerably lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Singleton Heights counted 1,733 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the largest share of households at 72.5%, consisting of 33.2% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households comprising 25.0% and group housing representing 2.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.1% of adults in Singleton Heights hold a university qualification, including 8.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 36.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 496 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 920 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 locality demonstrates lower educational attainment, with university completion rates (11.1%) sitting well below the state average of 32.2%. This scenario presents a key opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 8.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 45.4% of citizens aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (36.9%). Enrolment in education is quite strong, with 31.6% of residents currently undertaking formal study. This cohort is divided into 13.1% in primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 2.1% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Singleton Heights reaches 40 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Analysis of local transit indicates 40 active public transport stops operating in the suburb of Singleton Heights, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected by 47 distinct routes, which provide a total of 359 weekly passenger services. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 166 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 98%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.6.
A relatively low 10.5% of workers run their businesses or perform their duties from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 guidelines). Service frequency stands at an average of 51 runs daily across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 8 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.1% of residents in Singleton Heights report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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 highlight notable difficulties facing the suburb of Singleton Heights, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high at approximately 55% of the population (~2,752 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues locally were reported as mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.4 and 9.5% of residents, respectively, while 66.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health challenges with elevated chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the population (679 people), which is below the 23.4% representation in Regional NSW. Health profiles for senior residents present some challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Singleton Heights is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.3%) and English (30.9%). 6.5% 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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The suburb of Singleton Heights displays a lower level of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.2% of the population, 90.6% born in Australia, and 96.7% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion locally, accounting for 57.5% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Singleton Heights are Australian at 34.3%, English at 30.9%, and Irish at 6.9%. Certain ethnic heritages show higher representation compared to the wider region: Australian Aboriginal residents represent 6.5% of the suburb of Singleton Heights (compared to 4.6% regionally), New Zealanders account for 1.0% (compared to 0.4%), and Maori residents account for 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Singleton Heights is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 33 years in the suburb of Singleton Heights is much younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 and also below the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, the 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented (17.7% of the population), whereas the 65 - 74 age bracket is under-represented (7.7%). Post-2021 Census tracking indicates that the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.7% to 14.2% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.6% to 15.7%.
Projections for 2041 point to major demographic adjustments, with the 25 to 34 group expanding by 21% (185 people) to reach 1,069 from 883. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Singleton Heights
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,896 at the 2021 Census → 4,993 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 (SAL13565). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.