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The median house price in St Georges Basin is $835k, with units at $640k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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St Georges Basin has an estimated 3,464 residents, up from 3,215 at the 2021 Census — a change of 249 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 138 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. Density is about 77 people per 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census St Georges Basin's population is estimated at around 3,464 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 249 people (7.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,215 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,458, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 138 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 76 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development.
St Georges Basin's 7.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (3.1%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point have been adopted by AreaSearch for every SA2 region. For locations where this dataset is unavailable, the 2022 projections from the NSW State Government using a 2021 baseline are applied. Expected demographic shifts by age category from these combined datasets are also applied to all territories for the span from 2032 to 2041. Based on these combined SA2 projections, regional areas are anticipated to experience population expansion above the median rate, with this specific location expected to expand by 730 individuals by 2041, representing a total rise of 20.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
163 new dwellings have been approved in St Georges Basin over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, 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 permit data distributed from statistical divisions, St Georges Basin average approvals sit at approximately 32 new residential properties yearly, culminating in an estimated 163 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 46 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.7 additional occupants entering per new residential permit over the previous 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), demand and availability appear highly matched, resulting in a balanced market environment. Concurrently, new residential builds carry an average construction price of $471,000, showing that developers are focusing on higher-quality offerings in the upper-tier market.
In addition, commercial development is a minor focus, with $3.7 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year. Compared to the Rest of NSW, building activity in St Georges Basin is elevated, running 44.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps preserve existing real estate values while ensuring abundant options for purchasers. Detached houses comprise 79.0% of new construction, while multi-dwelling options like townhouses and apartments make up 21.0%, preserving the low-density aesthetic of the area and focusing on family-oriented layouts. Having roughly 95 individuals for every approved residential build, St Georges Basin demonstrates trends typical of expanding communities. Demographic projections indicate that St Georges Basin will add 724 inhabitants by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current pace of building activity suggests that residential supply will comfortably accommodate this demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond these 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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Georges Basin. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.9 billion. 12 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 16 projects expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Mixed Use Development with In-Fill Affordable Housing, St Georges Basin, the Princes Highway Upgrade between Jervis Bay Road and Sussex Inlet Road, Village Grove, and the Sanctuary Point Library, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station
The upgrade and reconfiguration of the Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station was delivered as part of Stage 1 of the NSW Government's Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) Program. This initiative enhanced emergency services across regional NSW by providing modern, purpose-built facilities for paramedics. The program focus included internal parking for emergency vehicles, administration areas, and improved staff amenities to meet growing local health needs.
Mixed Use Development with In-Fill Affordable Housing, St Georges Basin
Proposed mixed-use master-planned community precinct featuring 90 dwellings (42 market, 31 affordable rental, and 17 boarding house rooms), 327m2 of non-residential floor space for commercial and retail, co-working space, internal laneways, and a dedicated public pocket park. The development provides 29.5 percent affordable housing and is a State Significant Development Application (SSD-69683218).
Village Grove
Masterplanned residential community within the St Georges Basin Town Centre on a 15-acre site, balancing housing diversity, commercial uses, and ecological responsibility. Stage 1 is in construction planning for 21 Defence Housing Australia homes. Stage 2 includes a State Significant Development application proposing a major new residential precinct with medium-density housing and public open space.
Princes Highway Upgrade - Jervis Bay Road to Sussex Inlet Road
A 20-kilometre upgrade to the Princes Highway between Jervis Bay Road and Sussex Inlet Road to improve safety and freight efficiency on the NSW South Coast. Stage One covers a 6.5-kilometre section from Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road, prioritised as the highest-urgency stage. It involves upgrading to four lanes (two in each direction) separated by a median barrier, an intersection upgrade at Hawken Road connecting to Blackbutt Range Road via an underpass, plus service roads and wildlife connectivity measures.The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and concept design were released on 14 May 2026 and are on public display until 19 June 2026, funded jointly by the Australian and NSW governments at $500 million. The Hawken Road to Sussex Inlet Road section remains in planning and is unfunded.
New Sanctuary Point Library
Shoalhaven City Council is delivering a new district library at the corner of Paradise Beach Road and Kerry Street in Sanctuary Point, replacing the undersized existing branch that marked its 30-year anniversary in May 2025 and serving more than 30,000 residents across the Bay and Basin communities. After the April 2025 decision to abandon the Kerry Street corner over parking concerns, Council reinstated the site at its 28 October 2025 meeting and in November 2025 endorsed a single-storey building of approximately 1,000 sqm gross floor area, inspired by Warilla Library, in place of the earlier two-storey scheme.In April 2026 the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure confirmed the $7.5 million federal Priority Community Infrastructure Program grant was tied to the original $30 million two-storey design and could not be varied to the cheaper single-storey option. At its Ordinary Meeting on 29 June 2026 Council resolved (7-6) to borrow up to $14.4 million phased over four years to fund delivery, against a feasibility cost estimate of about $14.9 million, and to keep pursuing state and federal contributions. A rescission motion at an extraordinary meeting the following night was defeated 6-7, leaving in place an added direction for staff to investigate building on two rather than four of the council-owned Kerry Street lots, which triggers a further feasibility study due by 30 June 2027. Remaining phases are detailed design and technical investigations, development application and consent, business case review, construction documentation, tender and construction certificate, after which the project is considered shovel-ready. Council lists an estimated completion date of 31 December 2030, with an end-2029 opening possible if the loan drawdown schedule holds.
Tahnee Street Residential Development
Approved development site for a 90-place childcare centre and 12 townhouses in Sanctuary Point, offering a blend of community amenity and housing in a rapidly growing area.
Paradise Beach Road Multi Dwelling Housing
Rezoning to R2 Low Density Residential and amendment to maximum building height to 11m to facilitate multi-dwelling housing on the former Anglican Church site, approximately 14 townhouses.
Paradise Beach Road and Kingsford Smith Crescent Roundabout
Installation of a single lane mountable roundabout to improve road safety and traffic flow.
1,286 residents of St Georges Basin are employed, from a labour force of 1,329. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 44.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,978, about 86% 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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Data compiled by AreaSearch for statistical divisions shows St Georges Basin has a diverse labor force spanning professional and trade roles, with robust representation in key service sectors, a low unemployment rate of 3.2%, and estimated employment expansion of 0.9% over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 1,286 employed local citizens, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.9% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably lower at 44.0% compared to the 60.6% seen across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a modest 12.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. The workforce is highly concentrated in construction, representing 1.6 times the proportion seen across the wider region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing only 0.5% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. Comparing the number of working residents to local job positions from Census data suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. Evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data indicate that for the year ending March 2026, local employment numbers rose by 0.9% and the total workforce expanded by 2.5%, which led to an unemployment increase of 1.5 percentage points. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the overall labor pool declined by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. Broader trends can be understood using national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future employment trajectories. Nationally, jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce profile suggests St Georges Basin employment could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted calculation without local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Georges Basin is $1,113 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $545 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,770 a year against an average of $51,393. 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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Tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of St Georges Basin has income levels below the national average. Taxpayers in the suburb of St Georges Basin recorded a median income of $40,770 and an average income of $51,393, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local estimates would stand at roughly $44,977 for the median and $56,697 for the average by March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in St Georges Basin fall between the 6th and 8th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show the most common bracket is $400 - 799, containing 29.9% of residents (1,035 people), which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 29.9%. Financial pressure from housing is significant, with only 83.6% of income left after housing costs, placing the area in the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Georges Basin had 1,293 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 31.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.0%. 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 time of the latest Census, residential properties in St Georges Basin consisted of 86.5% separate houses and 13.5% other options such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to Regional NSW averages of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other options. The rate of outright home ownership was high at 51.1%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (30.4%) or renting (18.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Regional NSW average at $1,690, while the median weekly rental cost was $350, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in St Georges Basin are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Georges Basin counted 1,293 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,393 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 households at 71.5%, which includes couples without children at 39.2%, couples with children at 22.0%, and single parents at 9.5%. Non-family households represent 28.5% of the total, with single-person households at 27.1% and group living situations at 1.6%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.2% of adults in St Georges Basin hold a university qualification, including 8.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational statistics show room for improvement, with university graduation rates at 12.2%, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 8.3% of residents, while 2.4% have postgraduate qualifications and 1.5% have graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical skills are common, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificate-level qualifications (34.2%). A significant 21.8% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies. This group includes 8.0% in primary school, 6.5% in high school, and 2.2% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Georges Basin reaches 45 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 190 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Transport analysis shows there are 45 active public transport stops in St Georges Basin, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 16 separate routes that run a combined 185 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is strong, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop being 179 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport method for 97% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low proportion of 12.2% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 26 trips per day, which represents roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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53.0% of residents in St Georges Basin report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 10.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health statistics show notable challenges for St Georges Basin, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term health issues across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 47% of the population (~1,639 people). This is lower than the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. The most common chronic conditions reported by residents were arthritis (14.1%) and mental health conditions (9.8%). Meanwhile, 53.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 34.7% of the community (1,202 people), compared to 23.4% across Regional NSW. Senior health indicators show some challenges, with national percentiles generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
St Georges Basin is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (29.6%). 4.8% 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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Cultural diversity metrics show St Georges Basin is below the average, with 84.9% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% holding citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English in the home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 57.0% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common groups reported in St Georges Basin are English (32.6%), Australian (29.6%), and Scottish (8.4%). There are also variations in other backgrounds, with Hungarian backgrounds representing 0.5% of the local population (compared to 0.2% regionally), Maltese at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal at 4.8% (compared to 4.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Georges Basin is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 18.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 53 in St Georges Basin is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the area has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (17.8%) and a lower proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds (7.9%). The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is also higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 9.0% to 10.4%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 9.6% to 7.9% and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 11.8% to 10.7%.
Future projections to 2041 indicate shifts in the age profile, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to rise by 37% (137 people) from 370 to 508. The 15 to 24 cohort is projected to see a small increase of 8% (23 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Georges Basin
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 138 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,215 at the 2021 Census → 3,464 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 (SAL13651). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.