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The median house price in Sussex Inlet is $819k, with units at $641k. House values have moved 6.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Sussex Inlet has an estimated 4,170 residents, up from 3,888 at the 2021 Census — a change of 282 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 284 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. That puts 113 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Sussex Inlet has an estimated population of around 4,170, derived from AreaSearch evaluating broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified following the Census. Compared to the 3,888 people recorded at the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 282 people (7.3%). AreaSearch inferred this trend from an estimated resident population of 4,169 after assessing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 284 validated new addresses since the Census date. With a density ratio of 112 persons per square kilometer, the area offers substantial room per individual alongside capacity for future expansion.
Outperforming both the SA3 area and the SA4 region (3.1%), the suburb of Sussex Inlet's 7.3% growth since the 2021 census positions it as a regional leader in expansion, with interstate migration serving as the primary demographic driver by accounting for approximately 91.0% of recent population gains. For SA2 locations, AreaSearch applies projections from the ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while drawing on NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year for locations not included in the primary dataset. Age cohort growth rates from these combined sources are likewise incorporated across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates the suburb of Sussex Inlet will outpace the median growth rate of national regional areas, expanding by 846 persons to 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level projections, which represents an overall gain of 20.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
202 new dwellings have been approved in Sussex Inlet over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, 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's evaluation of ABS building approval data distributed from statistical areas, Sussex Inlet records approximately 40 residential development approvals each year, totaling an estimated 202 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), including 55 so far in FY-25. Stable market conditions are underpinned by a healthy balance between supply and demand, as an average of 1.6 people per year moved to the locality per residential build over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New residential builds carry an expected average construction cost of $434,000.
Meanwhile, non-residential development remains limited, with $1.4 million in commercial approvals logged during this financial year. Per capita building volume in Sussex Inlet surpasses the Rest of NSW benchmark by 72.0%, delivering broader options for purchasers and indicating robust builder and developer confidence that sits well above national averages. Residential construction patterns reinforce the locality's low-density profile, with detached houses accounting for 83.0% of activity and townhouses or apartments representing 17.0%, catering to family households prioritizing spacious living. Furthermore, recording around 83 people per approval highlights Sussex Inlet's status as an expanding development precinct. Projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate suggest an addition of 845 residents across Sussex Inlet through to 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well positioned to satisfy upcoming residential demand, maintaining favorable market dynamics for purchasers and providing the infrastructure capacity to support demographic expansion past baseline forecasts.
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 Sussex Inlet, worth an estimated $418 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.45 billion. 11 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and education & training. 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 performance and growth trajectories are heavily shaped by planning initiatives, major projects, and public infrastructure works. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 6 projects anticipated to influence the region, led by key undertakings such as Sussex Inlet Golf Village, Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Berrara and Swan Lake Coastal Management Program, Seniors Housing Suncrest Avenue, Sussex Inlet, and Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station, with primary developments outlined below.
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Sussex Inlet Golf Village
Sussex Inlet Golf Village is a master-planned community of 750 residences being developed across 234 hectares in Sussex Inlet on the NSW South Coast. A joint venture between Lucas Property Group and Sheargold, the development is integrated around the existing Sussex Inlet Golf Course and features a mix of villas, townhomes, freestanding homes and semi-rural lots with golf course and waterfront frontage. Over 50% of the site is reserved for bushland and wildlife. Three precincts - Northwood, Jacob's Range and Badgee's Reach - are being delivered across multiple staged releases, with civil construction well advanced and later releases progressing through registration.
Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake and Berrara Creek Coastal Management Program
Shoalhaven City Council's certified Coastal Management Program provides a 10-year framework to manage coastal hazards, foreshore erosion, inundation, water quality, ecology and navigation across Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake and Berrara Creek. The program contains 66 management actions with implementation now underway following NSW Government certification.
Seniors Housing Suncrest Avenue, Sussex Inlet
State Significant Development for a residential care facility and independent living units across 6 buildings on Suncrest Avenue, Sussex Inlet. The project includes recreational space, communal facilities, a cafe, landscape works, and public domain improvements. The application (SSD-86970708) is currently in the Prepare EIS stage, following the issue of Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements, ahead of public exhibition.
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.
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.
Paradise Beach Road and Kingsford Smith Crescent Roundabout
Installation of a single lane mountable roundabout to improve road safety and traffic flow.
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.
1,290 residents of Sussex Inlet are employed, from a labour force of 1,380. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 37.0%. 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. 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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AreaSearch statistical area aggregation indicates Sussex Inlet maintains a workforce distributed across blue and white-collar occupations, alongside substantial representation in essential services, with an overall jobless rate of 6.4%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,290, with local unemployment exceeding the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW by 2.3%. Labor participation remains subdued at 37.0%, notably trailing Regional NSW's 60.6%. In addition, Census findings showed 12.0% of workers operated remotely from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown conditions. The principal employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food.
Industrial concentration is notably elevated in construction, where employment density reaches 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of local jobs, well below the 5.3% observed in Regional NSW. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population highlights a constrained local job market, necessitating outward commuting for work. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data, the local labour force grew by 1.8% over the 12-month period while total employment contracted by 2.1%, causing a 3.6 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment decreased by 0.9%, the labour pool shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed 0.5 percentage points. Longer-term occupational outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia (Mar-26) provide guidance across five and ten-year horizons when applied to the local workforce structure. At the nationwide level, overall job creation is projected at 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with considerable sector-level variation. Weighting these sector trends against Sussex Inlet's industry base yields an indicative local job expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (noting this illustrative extrapolation applies sector weights without incorporating local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sussex Inlet is $887 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $494 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $36,956 a year against an average of $46,583. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 record a median taxpayer income of $36,956 and an average of $46,583 in the suburb of Sussex Inlet, trailing the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 as well as national benchmarks. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 sit at roughly $40,770 for median earnings and $51,390 on average. According to Census 2021 metrics, local family, household, and individual earnings all place between the 1st and 3rd percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution shows 36.6% of residents (1,526 people) earning in the $400 - 799 weekly range, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. Overall, 46.1% of community members receive under $800 weekly, highlighting widespread financial constraints, while residual income following housing costs stands at 85.2%, placing at the 3rd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sussex Inlet had 1,739 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 60% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,511 a month. Rent absorbs 34.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 39.3%. 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 records indicate Sussex Inlet's housing stock is heavily oriented toward standalone houses at 89.9%, with alternative formats (including apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings) comprising 10.0%, compared to Regional NSW's split of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably pronounced at 60.1%, substantially outpacing Regional NSW, while 20.0% of properties are mortgaged and 19.9% are occupied by tenants. Accommodation costs remain comparatively affordable: typical monthly mortgage repayments are $1,511 and median weekly rents are $310, contrasting with Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330 respectively. On a wider scale, local repayments sit well under the Australian median mortgage of $1,863 and median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sussex Inlet counted 1,739 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,865 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 37% 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 constitute 61.4% of local households, consisting of couples without children (37.6%), couples with children (14.8%), and single parent families (8.1%). The remaining 38.6% are non-family arrangements, primarily lone person households (36.5%) alongside group households (2.2%). Reflecting this distribution, the average occupancy is 2.0 people per household, below the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.1% of adults in Sussex Inlet hold a university qualification, including 8.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 36.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 260 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 950 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 attainment levels in the area show that 11.1% of residents hold higher education qualifications, significantly beneath the NSW rate of 32.2%, highlighting key targets for local learning pathways. Higher education credentials consist primarily of Bachelor degrees (8.1%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). In contrast, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 44.2% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (36.4%) and advanced diplomas (7.8%). Formal study engages 20.2% of the resident population. Among students, 7.6% attend primary education, 6.1% participate in secondary education, and 1.8% are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sussex Inlet reaches 128 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Network assessment shows 128 operational public transport stops across Sussex Inlet, primarily accommodating bus services across 9 individual routes that generate 151 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to the closest stop standing at 135 meters. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this residential setting, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys, while vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below regional norms. In addition, 12.0% of workers performed their roles from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Combined route timetables deliver an average of 21 trips per day, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop. The provided map displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
50.8% of residents in Sussex Inlet report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 12.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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An evaluation of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence by AreaSearch indicates notable health vulnerabilities in Sussex Inlet across youth and older cohorts alike. In addition, private health insurance coverage is notably restrained, held by approximately 45% of the community (~1,894 people), compared with 51.9% throughout Regional NSW and a 55.7% national benchmark. The leading reported health conditions across the community are arthritis, affecting 15.6% of residents, and mental health issues at 8.8%, while 50.8% report no long-term medical conditions, below the Regional NSW proportion of 63.3%. Working-age adults demonstrate higher rates of chronic ailments, while seniors aged 65 and over account for 44.5% of the population (1,855 people), well above the 23.3% regional level.
Overall health indicators for older residents reflect various challenges, aligning broadly with wider national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sussex Inlet is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.9%) and Australian (30.8%). 3.0% 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 measures in Sussex Inlet sit below typical levels, with Australian citizens making up 89.4% of residents, 85.9% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking English exclusively within the home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation at 60.5% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Sussex Inlet are English (34.9%), Australian (30.8%), and Irish (8.7%). Furthermore, specific cultural backgrounds show distinct variations from regional norms, including Maltese at 0.8% locally (vs 0.4% regionally), Scottish at 8.3% (vs 8.0%), and Polish at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sussex Inlet is 60, older than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 14.5% 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 of the suburb of Sussex Inlet reflects a pronounced weighting toward retirement-aged citizens. Updated figures to August 2026 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 44.5% of the populace, compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 18.6% relative to 29.3% regionally. This establishes an estimated median age of 60, shifting from 61 at the 2021 Census, which sits 17 years above the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census and well beyond the nationwide Census median of 38.
Following the Census, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) decreased from 26.9% of the population to an estimated 23.4%. Projections to 2041 indicate retiree and elderly cohorts will see the largest absolute increase, gaining 458 people (25%) to reach 2,314, while the highest growth rate is expected among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), increasing by 31% to 777.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sussex Inlet
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 | Aug 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 Aug 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 — 284 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,888 at the 2021 Census → 4,170 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 (SAL13715). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.