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The median house price in Springvale (NSW) is $1.30m. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Springvale (NSW) has an estimated 1,972 residents, up from 1,851 at the 2021 Census — a change of 121 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 121 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Springvale (NSW) has an estimated resident tally of approximately 1,972 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 121 people (6.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 1,851 people were recorded. This adjustment stems from an estimated resident population of 1,969 determined via the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 56 validated new addresses logged following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 120 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for subsequent expansion.
Outpacing both the wider SA3 territory and the SA4 region (2.4%), the 6.5% expansion recorded in the suburb of Springvale (NSW) since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of local growth. Recent population gains were predominantly underpinned by natural increase, which generated roughly 56.99999999999999% of total net additions. Projections compiled by ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with 2022 as their baseline year, are applied across SA2 territories by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 zones lack coverage under this framework, SA2-level figures from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 base year are adopted instead. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are further projected across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. In line with anticipated demographic trends, the suburb of Springvale (NSW) is projected to track within the lower quartile of regional Australian growth benchmarks, expanding by 76 persons through to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which equates to an overall 3.7% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Springvale (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 5.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, broadly in line with 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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AreaSearch's review of ABS residential construction approvals across statistical boundaries indicates that Springvale averages approximately 8 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the course of the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 41 dwellings received approval, including 10 during FY-25 to date. Over that same 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 2.3 people moved into the locality for every completed dwelling, demonstrating robust demand capable of reinforcing local asset values, with approved residences averaging a construction value of $455,000. Meanwhile, commercial planning volume remained subdued, with commercial approvals totaling $1.7 million registered in the current financial year.
Per-capita residential construction rates in Springvale align closely with the Rest of NSW benchmark, sustaining an equilibrium in step with broader regional patterns. Recent building approvals consist of 60.0% detached houses alongside 40.0% medium and high-density housing configurations, introducing an expanded selection of medium-density formats that cater to diverse buyer budgets from spacious single-family dwellings to compact housing options. This marks a clear divergence from the current established housing profile (which is 100.0% houses), signaling both a tightening supply of greenfield development parcels and shifting household requirements for varied, attainable housing alternatives. A ratio of roughly 196 people per dwelling approval characterizes Springvale as an emerging market. According to recent population projections, Springvale is set to add 73 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch. Sustaining the prevailing rate of construction will ensure incoming housing supply easily satisfies emerging demand, establishing favorable purchasing conditions while potentially enabling population gains beyond existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Springvale (NSW)
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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 Springvale (NSW), worth an estimated $5 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.2 billion. 9 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, capital projects, and regional planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects with the capacity to influence the local market. Primary initiatives comprise Rowan Village, Active Travel Plan - Plumpton Road Section, Southern Growth Area, and Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct, with key details provided below for the most significant developments.
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Active Travel Plan - Plumpton Road Section
The project delivers a 4.6-kilometre, three-metre-wide shared concrete pathway connecting Wagga Wagga's Southern Growth Area to the existing Active Travel network. Funded with $5 million via the NSW Government's Active Transport program, the link extends along Plumpton Road and Kooringal Road up to Red Hill Road.
Rowan Village
Rowan Village is a $2.5 billion masterplanned community spanning 220 hectares within Wagga Wagga's Southern Growth Area. The project is designed to deliver approximately 2,100 to 2,900 new homes across various housing types, including detached dwellings, terraces, and dedicated seniors' land-lease living. A central Village Centre will feature a supermarket, cafes, medical facilities, and a childcare center. The masterplan includes a new primary school, a multipurpose community hub, and over 10km of cycleways. Environmental focus is maintained through 85 hectares of open space and the restoration of riparian corridors.As of May 2026, the project is progressing through rezoning (LEP24/0003) with Stage 1 Development Approval and construction commencement targeted for late 2026.
Bourkelands Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
Approved neighbourhood shopping centre designed to feature a supermarket and five specialty retail shops. The development includes 73 parking spaces and is situated on the corner of Bourkelands Drive and Bourke Street. Originally approved by the Wagga Wagga Interim Joint Planning Panel in June 2011, the project has faced delays but remains zoned for retail development.
Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct
Redevelopment of the Lake Albert foreshore and water infrastructure in Wagga Wagga, delivered by Council as the Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal Project. Works include remediation of 2.7km of eroding foreshore, replacement of the Lake Albert weir with an operable gate structure, and installation of a 6.2km pipeline and pump station to transfer up to 1800 megalitres of water annually from the Murrumbidgee River to the lake. The upgrades aim to maintain consistent water levels and quality to support boating, sailing and other water sports and community events.Foreshore remediation and Lake Albert Road culvert installation are complete, weir replacement design is underway, and pipeline construction and the river pump station are still to come.
Southern Growth Area - Wagga Wagga
An 844.8 hectare urban growth precinct south of Wagga Wagga, divided into four zones to accommodate long-term housing needs. Zone 1 (341.6 hectares, comprising Rowan Village by DevCore Property Group and the Sunnyside landholdings) is the subject of Planning Proposal LEP24/0003, which was publicly exhibited from 3 November to 12 December 2025. Council is now reviewing submissions before reporting to DPHI for final determination. Zone 1 proposes approximately 2,950 dwellings supported by residential, commercial, open space, conservation, and infrastructure uses including a future school site.The $49.57 million Plumpton Road duplication, funded via the NSW Accelerated Infrastructure Fund, is progressing to service the growth area. Zones 2 to 4 remain in early strategic planning. Development approval for Rowan Village (approximately 2,100 of the Zone 1 dwellings) is targeted for early 2026, with construction expected from 2027 over a 10-year program.
Lake Albert Plan of Management 2025-2035
A 10-year comprehensive plan adopted by Wagga Wagga City Council to guide the strategic management, use, and future development of the Lake Albert precinct. The framework focuses on amenity improvements, recreational infrastructure, Aboriginal cultural values, biodiversity conservation, and managing water quality.
Tolland Renewal Project
A $500 million masterplanned estate renewal transforming the Tolland suburb. The project replaces aging social housing with approximately 500 new mixed-tenure homes, including a 40 percent allocation to social and affordable housing. Managed by Homes NSW in partnership with the Argyle Consortium, the renewal includes the upgrade of Chambers Park, enhanced pedestrian and cycle connectivity, and new community infrastructure. Subdivision works for Stage 1A commenced in April 2026, with the first residential completions expected in 2027 as part of a 10 to 12 year delivery timeline.
Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal Project
A $9 million initiative to revitalise the Lake Albert precinct through foreshore remediation, upgrades to stormwater infrastructure, replacement of the existing ageing weir structure at the northern end of the lake, and the construction of an approximately 6.4-kilometre pipeline from the Murrumbidgee River to maintain consistent lake water levels and improve overall water quality.
1,141 residents of Springvale (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,154. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 76.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,297, about 117% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Springvale benefits from a highly skilled labor market featuring solid representation across key public services and an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.1%, based on statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,141, with joblessness sitting 3.0% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, accompanied by a labor force participation rate of 76.0% that significantly outpaces the 60.6% seen across Regional NSW. Census data indicated that only 10.1% of local workers operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions must be taken into account. The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in education & training, where local employment concentration is 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.8% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% regionally. At the Census, a ratio of 0.9 workers per resident pointed to substantial employment self-containment within the area. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics over the year leading to March 2026 shows that the local labor pool shrank by 2.1% while total employment fell by 1.9%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment decrease by 0.9% and the labor force contract by 0.4%, alongside a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Further perspectives on prospective workplace requirements stem from national employment forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected industry trajectories across five- and ten-year horizons were matched with the local workforce profile. While nationwide employment is modeled to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, sector trajectories vary considerably. Modeling these sector specificities against Springvale's current employment profile suggests local job opportunities will expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.8% across ten years (this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes, excluding localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Springvale (NSW) is $3,185 a week (about $166,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,148 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $77,519 a year against an average of $94,558. 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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AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 indicates that Springvale recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $77,519 and an average taxable income of $94,558. These metrics place the area well above national standards and notably exceed the corresponding Regional NSW medians and averages of $52,390 and $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures near $85,519 (median) and $104,316 (average) by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Springvale's personal, family, and household incomes across the 88th to 98th percentiles throughout Australia.
Earnings distribution is anchored by the $4000+ per week category, comprising 35.5% of local earners (700 people), contrasting with regional distributions where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is largest at 29.9%. Local financial strength is underscored by 53.3% of households generating weekly incomes above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer capacity. After covering residential costs, households preserve 90.6% of their revenue, giving the area an 8th decile SEIFA economic advantage position.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Springvale (NSW) had 526 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 1% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,232 a month. Rent absorbs 13.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing inventory in Springvale was recorded entirely as separate houses at 100.0%, with no recorded attached homes, flats, or alternative structural types, compared to Regional NSW where separate houses represent 82.6% and other dwellings make up 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 41.5%, mirroring regional norms, with remaining properties either held under a mortgage (57.3%) or occupied by tenants (1.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment reached $2,232, markedly higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $420 compared to $330 regionally.
Nationally, local repayments substantially exceed the Australian monthly mortgage average of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springvale (NSW) counted 526 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 560 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 59% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 4% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is heavily characterized by family units, which make up 93.9% of total households. This consists of couples with children at 59.1%, couples without children at 30.4%, and single parent families accounting for 4.4%. The remaining 6.1% comprises non-family residences, with lone person households representing 4.0% and group households making up 1.3%. The median household size stands at 3.4 people, exceeding the 2.4 average found throughout Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.0% of adults in Springvale (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 21.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 27.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Springvale displays high educational credentials, with 31.0% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, comfortably outstripping the SA4 region proportion of 18.7% and the SA3 area figure of 20.4%. This strong intellectual foundation enhances local capacity for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degree recipients constitute 21.8% of the cohort, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Technical qualifications are also prominent, with 37.9% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (27.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). Active educational engagement is substantial across the community, with 36.7% of the population participating in some form of study.
This includes 13.6% attending secondary schools, 13.5% enrolled in primary education, and 4.4% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Springvale (NSW) means driving: households keep an average of 2.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Springvale's transit network contains 13 operating passenger stops that provide bus services. Across these points, 15 distinct routes provide 75 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport access is rated as moderate, with residents located an average of 468 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel out of the area using private vehicles, with driving accounting for 98% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 2.7 vehicles, higher than the regional norm, while only 10.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services maintain an average timetable frequency of 10 trips per day over all active routes, which equates to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.9% of residents in Springvale (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 across Springvale reflect positive outcomes, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of disease incidence and mortality figures. Both youth and older demographics experience minimal incidence of common medical conditions, while private health insurance adoption is exceptionally high at roughly 64% of the population (1,266 people). This exceeds the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments across the locality, reported by 7.8 and 7.2% of residents respectively, whereas 72.9% reported no long-term illnesses, exceeding the 63.3% rate recorded for Regional NSW.
Residents under 65 years of age experience higher than average health outcomes. Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over make up 11.8% of the community (232 people), notably below the 23.3% benchmark seen across Regional NSW. Older residents maintain strong overall health standards that align with nationwide figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Springvale (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 93.8% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.1%) and English (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within Springvale is relatively low, with 93.8% of the community born in Australia, 95.2% holding citizenship, and 97.9% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 78.0% of residents, in contrast to 55.9% observed across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the three leading ancestries reported in Springvale are Australian (31.1%), English (29.1%), and Irish (13.1%). Notable variations are also present in other cultural backgrounds, with German ancestry overrepresented at 5.4% compared to 3.1% regionally, Croatian at 0.6% (against 0.3%), and Scottish accounting for 8.2% (relative to 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springvale (NSW) is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic makeup in the suburb of Springvale (NSW) combines a substantial youth cohort with parents in their mature working years. Per August 2026 updates, 38.0% of the population comprises children and young adults (0 - 24), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 29.3%, whereas seniors aged 65+ account for only 11.8% compared to 23.3% across the wider region. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 40, having dropped from 41 at the 2021 Census, which remains 3 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at the same Census.
Since the Census, the most apparent structural shift occurred within the mature adult cohort (45 - 64), which decreased from 33.4% to an estimated 27.0% of residents. Projections to 2041 indicate that early to mid-career adults (25 - 44) will drive demographic expansion, growing by 66 residents (14%) to reach 525, while youth cohorts are expected to decrease over the identical timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Springvale (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 56 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,851 at the 2021 Census → 1,972 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 (SAL13643). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.