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South Launceston has an estimated 4,847 residents, down from 4,894 at the 2021 Census — a change of 47 people, or 1.0%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. That puts 1,744 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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In the suburb of South Launceston, the resident count is projected at approximately 4,847 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic releases with address validations post-dating the Census. This represents a contraction of 47 people (1.0%) compared to the 4,894 residents documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an estimated baseline of 4,834 residents following the ABS ERP update (June 2025) alongside 31 validated new addresses confirmed after Census night. Consequently, population density settles at 1,743 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the nationwide benchmark recorded by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration served as the dominant catalyst for local population expansion, accounting for virtually all inbound demographic momentum throughout recent periods. Projections for the suburb of South Launceston utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is incomplete, or when modeling age-specific shifts after 2032, figures incorporate the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA dataset published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year, weighted and aggregated from local government boundaries down to SA2 zones. Future expectations position the locality within the lower quartile of non-metropolitan Australian regions, projecting an addition of 212 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 metrics, representing a cumulative rise of 4.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
55 new dwellings have been approved in South Launceston over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated across statistical zones, AreaSearch notes that South Launceston has averaged roughly 11 approved dwellings annually, yielding a cumulative total of 55 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 so far, 30 approvals have been logged. In the context of recent population contraction, this level of development activity remains balanced, generating favourable supply conditions for buyers, with newly built residences carrying an average construction value of $393,000. Additionally, commercial development has proven buoyant during this financial year, with $31.0 million recorded in non-residential approvals.
On an individual basis, construction volume in South Launceston represents roughly 69% of the level observed across Rest of Tas., sitting at the 55th percentile nationally despite an uptick in building activity across recent timeframes. This lower-than-average national standing underscores the established nature of the suburb and potential local planning limits. Recent residential development is heavily weighted toward detached housing at 93.0%, while medium and high-density housing makes up 7.0%, reinforcing an established suburban landscape targeted toward families requiring larger properties. This focus on standalone dwellings exceeds the prevailing housing stock (which was 71.0% at Census), demonstrating sustained interest in traditional housing. With roughly 257 people per approval, the area maintains a low density character. Moving forward, projections indicate South Launceston will add 199 residents through to 2041, based on the newest quarterly assessment from AreaSearch. Provided current building momentum continues, residential construction appears well placed to satisfy housing requirements, supporting buyer options and potentially facilitating demographic gains ahead of current projections.
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 39 current infrastructure and development projects close to South Launceston, worth an estimated $1.65 billion. 12 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and environmental & disaster management. 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 capital investments, major development projects, and urban planning initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has outlined 5 key developments anticipated to influence the locality. Notable among these are Northern Heart Centre, Launceston Hospice, Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment, and Northern Mental Health Precinct, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the primary initiatives.
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Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment
The Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment is a $364 million capital improvement program delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health. Guided by the LGH Precinct Masterplan, the multi-stage initiative includes the new Northern Health Complex, expanded Emergency Department, Northern Heart Centre, and a multi-storey carpark with helipad. Construction is actively underway to modernise northern Tasmania's tertiary hospital campus.
Northern Heart Centre
A 120 million dollar dedicated cardiac facility at the Launceston General Hospital, fully funded by the Australian Government. The three-storey building will house a new 24-bed cardiac inpatient unit (16 cardiac ward beds plus 7 coronary care unit beds co-located with the ICU), two cardiac catheterisation laboratories with recovery and holding bays, five echocardiogram rooms, an exercise testing room and six outpatient consulting rooms. Located on the Frankland Street side of the hospital between the Northern Integrated Care Services building and the Department of Emergency Medicine, it is designed to allow patients to bypass the emergency department for time-critical treatment.The Development Application was submitted to the City of Launceston in May 2025, tenders for construction were called in April 2026, and construction is expected to start late 2026 with completion targeted for late 2029. Lead design consultant is Artas Architects, supported by health facility planners Billard Leece Partnership. The project forms part of the broader Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan and the Tasmanian Cardiac Strategy.
Northern Mental Health Precinct
The Northern Mental Health Precinct is a $90 million dedicated mental healthcare development delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health at 52 Frankland Street. Replacing the aging Northside Unit, the modern facility incorporates a 30-bed inpatient unit, Recovery College, Safe Haven, and a direct link-bridge to Launceston General Hospital. Construction procurement and tender evaluations advanced in 2026 under the LGH Precinct Masterplan.
Kings Meadows Community Health Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Kings Meadows Community Health Centre, including the demolition of the Joan Marshall building and construction of a new 18-bay Renal Health Unit. Supported by a $10 million Australian Government investment, the modern facility will meet growing demand for renal dialysis services in Northern Tasmania.
Launceston Hospice
The Launceston Hospice is a 20 million dollar purpose-built palliative care facility being delivered at the historic Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct in South Launceston. Designed by Jaws Architects, the project repurposes the 1921 heritage building (originally an Infectious Diseases Hospital) into a 12-bed dedicated hospice, offering a home-like environment with private verandas, day rooms, calm spaces, and connectivity to the established gardens and courtyards that characterise the Allambi site. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing inpatient and respite palliative care, and will be the first dedicated public hospice in Northern Tasmania since the closure of Phillip Oakden House in 2007.Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health, the project received planning approval from the City of Launceston in May 2025 and the construction tender has been awarded. Existing services at the Allambi Building are being relocated to Cimitiere House to make way for works. Following timeline revisions, construction is now expected to commence in April 2026, with the hospice anticipated to open to patients in mid-2027.
Greater Launceston Water Improvements
TasWater is delivering the Greater Launceston Water Improvements through the Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP) and the broader Launceston Sewer Transformation. The program includes a new 10 megalitre covered storage facility at Ti Tree Bend, new pump stations, transfer pipelines and sewer network upgrades to significantly reduce sewage overflows into the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary while supporting future population growth. As of April 2026 the covered storage facility is more than 90% complete, with commissioning scheduled for August 2026 and full operation by the end of 2026.The wider sewer transformation program continues into the next decade.
Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Launceston's heritage-listed Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre precinct. The project will restore and upgrade the Princess Theatre to contemporary safety, access and performance standards, reconstruct the Earl Arts Centre as a purpose-built Earl Street Theatre, improve foyer, bar, toilet, backstage, technical and gathering spaces, and provide lift access to public levels. The precinct closed in late 2025, construction was scheduled to begin in early 2026, completion is planned for late 2027, and reopening is expected in early 2028.
kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space)
The kanamaluka Cultural Centre is a proposed $70 million multipurpose arts, culture, and convention facility planned for Invermay, Launceston. Led by JMC Group in partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the precinct plan includes a 750-seat concert hall, a 1,000-seat conference centre, First Nations cultural areas, and recording studios. The project has received planning support from the City of Launceston and is progressing through funding and detailed design.
2,693 residents of South Launceston are employed, from a labour force of 2,786. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 68.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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South Launceston features an educated labour pool with strong representation in core services and an unemployment rate of only 3.3%, as shown in AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,693, while the jobless rate sits 0.6% below the 3.9% recorded for Regional Tas. Furthermore, labor force engagement is substantially elevated, recording 68.8% participation compared to 58.7% across Regional Tas. According to Census findings, home-based workers represented a modest 7.5% of the local workforce, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The healthcare sector is especially prominent, engaging workers at 1.4 times the regional frequency. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share of local employment at 1.6%, versus 8.4% across the wider region. While positions are available locally, comparisons between Census resident employment figures and local employment opportunities suggest a substantial portion of the workforce travels outside the suburb for work. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical area collections, the year to March 2026 saw both the overall workforce and total employed persons fall by 1.6%, which maintained a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Tas. recorded a 1.8% rise in employment and a 1.7% expansion in the labour pool, alongside a slight decline in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national industry projections from Mar-26 provide context for local workforce demand over five- and ten-year horizons. Across the nation, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector trajectories vary. Mapping these forecasts against the local workforce structure indicates prospective employment gains of 7.0% across five years and 14.6% over ten years (calculated as a weighted structural projection for illustrative purposes, without incorporating localized demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Launceston is $1,374 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $767 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,421 a year against an average of $59,476. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's review of financial year 2023 postcode tax figures from the ATO, resident earnings in the suburb of South Launceston trail national benchmarks, recording a median of $51,421 and an average of $59,476. These figures compare to a median of $49,689 and an average of $59,358 in Regional Tas. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach roughly $57,052 (median) and $65,989 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions personal earnings at the 42nd percentile ($767 weekly), whereas household remuneration ranks at the 26th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest segment includes 31.1% of residents (1,507 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the broader regional proportion of 28.5%. Affordability constraints are significant, with disposable income after housing costs at 83.5%, placing the area at the 26th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Launceston had 2,039 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 10% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,279 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. 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 indicates that the residential landscape of South Launceston was structured around 71.4% standalone houses and 28.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternative formats), contrasting with Regional Tas. where houses formed 89.9% and other residences constituted 10.1%. Outright home ownership in South Launceston stood lower than regional benchmarks at 23.9%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 30.0% and tenanted rentals represented 46.1%. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $1,279, slightly exceeding the Regional Tas. benchmark of $1,274, whereas typical weekly rent was $300, above the $250 registered regionally. Against broader Australian figures, local mortgage repayments fall well below the national mark of $1,863, and weekly rents remain distinctly lower than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Launceston counted 2,039 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of living arrangements at 56.9% of households, consisting of 21.6% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family residences represent the remaining 43.1%, led by single-person dwellings at 36.9% and shared group households at 5.9%. The area records a median household size of 2.2 people, marginally under the 2.3 person standard observed across Regional Tas.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in South Launceston hold a university qualification, including 21.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 469 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,025 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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Educational qualifications in South Launceston exceed regional standards, with 31.3% of the population aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, surpassing the 19.3% in Rest of Tas. and 21.7% across the wider SA4 region. This qualification base offers significant advantages for participation in professional industries. Bachelor degrees constitute 21.0% of qualifications, supplemented by postgraduate qualifications (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational training also holds a strong footprint, with 31.5% of people aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (22.8%). Enrolment rates are robust throughout the area, with 28.4% of residents actively undertaking formal study.
Within this learning cohort, primary education accounts for 9.0%, tertiary education represents 6.1%, and secondary education comprises 5.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Launceston reaches 27 stops on 115 routes, timetabled for about 8,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 transit infrastructure in South Launceston includes 27 operating transit stops that provide bus connections. A total of 115 distinct routes service these locations, generating 8,203 passenger journeys every week. Transit availability ranks as outstanding, with residents living an average distance of 192 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential makeup of the area, daily travel is mostly outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 81% of commuters, alongside 12% who travel on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 1.1 per dwelling, trailing broader regional benchmarks.
Additionally, 7.5% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings. Public transport operations provide an average of 1,171 services per day across the network, translating to roughly 303 weekly departures for each designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.7% of residents in South Launceston report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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 compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and condition incidence reveal distinct challenges in South Launceston, marked by elevated rates of common medical ailments, particularly among older age cohorts, alongside a relatively subdued private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 51% across the community (~2,459 people). The primary long-term conditions recorded across the population are mental health issues and arthritis, diagnosed in 11.3 and 10.1% of residents respectively, whereas 64.7% reported no long-term illnesses, exceeding the 62.0% recorded for Regional Tas. Working-age cohorts exhibit a higher than average incidence of chronic conditions.
Older individuals aged 65 and over comprise 15.8% of the community (765 people), lower than the 25.1% regional standard. While health challenges exist for senior residents, their overall outcomes place them below broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
South Launceston is largely Australian-born, at 80.3% of residents, with 14.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (28.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in South Launceston registers above regional averages, with 19.7% of the community born abroad and 14.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, followed by 35.5% of the local population. Judaism shows the highest relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.2% of locals compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas. Regarding parental heritage, the leading reported ancestry backgrounds across South Launceston are English at 31.6%, Australian at 28.2%, and Other at 9.0%. Other distinct demographic differences include Dutch heritage representing 1.5% locally (versus 1.7% across the region), Sri Lankan background at 0.2% (versus 0.1%), and Irish ancestry at 8.5% (versus 7.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Launceston is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.4% 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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South Launceston's demographic profile leans towards younger age groups. As of August 2026 updates, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 36.8% of the community, whereas Regional Tas. records 23.0%, while older cohorts aged 65+ make up 15.8% compared to the regional figure of 25.1%. The suburb's median age is estimated at 35 years, lowering from 36 at the 2021 Census and remaining 10 years younger than the Regional Tas. median of 45 noted during the same Census. Since the Census, the most notable movement has been among 25 - 44 year olds, expanding from 32.5% to an estimated 36.8%.
Looking toward 2041, growth will be concentrated among residents aged 65+, expanding by 106 residents (14%) to reach 872, whereas the young to middle-aged adult population is projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Launceston
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,894 at the 2021 Census → 4,847 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL60616). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.