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The median house price in Taren Point is $2.69m, with units at $1.51m. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Taren Point has an estimated 2,958 residents, up from 1,879 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,079 people, or 57.4%. Growth has averaged 9.6% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,175 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch, drawing on broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified post-Census, indicate that the suburb of Taren Point has reached an estimated population of approximately 2,958 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 1,879 people, this represents an addition of 1,079 people (57.4%). This figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 2,951 from the ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 6 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 2,175 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Taren Point displays a demographic density exceeding national benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Taren Point outperformed both its wider SA4 region (5.1%) and the surrounding SA3 area in growth, establishing itself as a primary regional growth center. Recent population gains were almost entirely fueled by overseas migration, serving as the dominant contributor to local expansion. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling for SA2 areas published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 figures from 2022 (with 2021 as the base year) where necessary. These aggregated datasets also inform age-specific growth trajectories mapped across all territories between 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Taren Point is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the national median across statistical divisions, gaining an estimated 339 persons to 2041 under SA2 aggregate modeling, which corresponds to an overall 11.2% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
138 new dwellings have been approved in Taren Point over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 80, 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 approval figures broken down from statistical zones, the locality sees roughly 27 residential dwellings approved annually, totaling an estimated 138 homes across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 80 recorded during FY-25 to date. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction generated an intake of 5.4 new residents per year per finished home, causing demand to substantially exceed new supply and generating upward pricing pressure alongside strong buyer competition. With average expected construction costs running at $801,000 per dwelling, residential construction reflects a strategic focus on high-end, premium developments.
Concurrently, approvals for commercial construction have reached $13.6 million in the current financial year, demonstrating balanced commercial building activity. Per capita residential building approvals in the locality stand 126.0% higher than across Greater Sydney, providing expanded choices for purchasers. This building pace sits well above the Australian benchmark, demonstrating considerable developer engagement. The profile of incoming stock comprises 26.0% detached dwellings alongside 74.0% medium and high-density housing, a composition that offers accessible market entry for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This signals a notable pivot away from the existing property base (currently 49.0% houses), driven by scarce development land as well as evolving lifestyle preferences and price requirements. A ratio of approximately 37 people per approval highlights an evolving urban development landscape. Moving forward, projections indicate that the local residential base will expand by 332 residents through to 2041 from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline. Current building trajectories suggest upcoming residential supply is positioned to absorb incoming demand effectively, creating favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting growth beyond baseline expectations.
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 49 current infrastructure and development projects close to Taren Point, worth an estimated $8.03 billion. 13 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning initiatives, and civic developments serve as vital drivers of community evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 projects expected to influence the district, including the 117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Development, the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL), the Sans Souci Park Master Plan, and the Sutherland Hospital Redevelopment, with leading works detailed below.
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StorHub Miranda Self Storage
Partial demolition and alterations to an existing industrial building to create a brand-new self-storage facility in Miranda, providing secure, flexible, and hassle-free storage solutions as part of StorHub's expansion in Australia.
117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Planning Proposal
Proponent-initiated planning proposal to amend Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015 by adding specialised retail premises as an additional permitted use for 117-125 and 131 Taren Point Road. The approximately 14,342 sqm E4 General Industrial site already contains large format retail and hire uses, including Harvey Norman, Domayne, Sydney Tools and Kennards Hire. Following public exhibition, Council resolved on 23 February 2026 to liaise with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to make the LEP amendment.Any future physical development would require a separate development assessment process.
Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion
A 28.7 million dollar expansion of Southgate Shopping Centre, a sub-regional centre serving over 211,000 residents in the Sutherland Shire. The works involved demolition of the former squash courts at 27-29 Melrose Avenue to make way for a three-level extension. A new 1,600 square metre ALDI supermarket is scheduled to open in 2027, joining existing anchors Coles, Kmart and Woolworths. Woolworths is being relocated and enlarged with a new rooftop direct-to-boot collection service. The project also delivers refurbished amenities (including new toilets and a parents' room near Australia Post), upgraded lifts, loading zones and expanded parking.As of April 2026, Kmart has returned to 24-hour trading and centre management has relocated to the bottom of the travelators while staged construction continues. The centre comprises 23,676 square metres of gross lettable area with 1,049 car parks.
Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment
A landmark 16-storey mixed-use precinct developed in partnership between Formus Property and The Salvation Army. The project delivers 116 residential apartments, including dedicated affordable housing, situated above new state-of-the-art community facilities. The ground levels feature Salvation Army welfare services, a worship hall, and community rooms designed to continue their 55-year legacy of service in the Sutherland Shire. The development revitalizes the Miranda town center with high-quality architectural design and integrated public spaces.
152-158 Port Hacking Road Townhouses
Development Application approved for 19 townhouses on a 3,720 sqm site at the corner of Box and Port Hacking Roads in Sylvania. The site is strategically positioned with excellent accessibility to public transportation and within walking distance of shopping complexes, parks and schools including Southgate Shopping Centre and Miranda Westfield. The approved development includes thoughtfully designed plans for a seamless build process.
Caringbah Pavilion
A landmark mixed-use lifestyle precinct delivering 188 apartments above a Coles-anchored retail village in Caringbah. Building A rises 10 storeys with 116 market-rate apartments for sale; Building B is 6 storeys with 72 affordable housing units managed by Hume Community Housing for a minimum 15 years. The $80 million retail podium includes Coles, Liquorland, and specialty dining and wellness retailers. Resort-style resident amenities include rooftop gardens, pool, gym, and wellness zones. Designed by Conquest's in-house CQ Studio, residences range from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom penthouses.Located 200 metres from Caringbah train station, the precinct combines coastal living with urban convenience in the heart of Sutherland Shire.
Live Caringbah
Live Caringbah is a contemporary coastal mixed-use development by Landmark Group in the Caringbah Medical Precinct. The project features approximately 288 designer apartments (1, 2, and 3-bedroom) across two eight-storey towers, alongside a five-storey medical/health facility. Designed by DKO Architecture, amenities include rooftop gardens, yoga lawns, and work-from-home spaces. Originally approved in April 2024, construction commenced in August 2025. The development is backed by Landmark's 10-year Structural Guarantee.
Frank Vickery Village Seniors Housing Expansion
Wesley Mission is advancing a major rezoning proposal to transform Frank Vickery Village into a modern, high-density seniors housing precinct. The masterplan includes up to 518 new independent living units, a 126-bed residential aged care facility, and non-residential amenities such as retail spaces, indoor recreation, and medical centres.
842 residents of Taren Point are employed, from a labour force of 894. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 34.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,316, about 146% 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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The local labor market is characterized by high educational attainment and substantial representation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 842, while the jobless rate was 1.7% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, and the labor force participation rate of 34.7% fell substantially behind Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicated that 39.8% of employed persons worked remotely from home, a metric influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions. Major areas of employment for the resident workforce encompass construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
The local economy exhibits an exceptional concentration of construction jobs, tracking at 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower local representation, engaging 10.7% of the resident workforce compared to 14.1% regionally across Greater Sydney. Reflecting an employment destination with 1.2 workers for every resident at the Census, the precinct accommodates more positions than it has working residents, drawing daily commuters from neighboring districts. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics mapped from surrounding statistical boundaries, the 12 months to March 2026 saw a 0.3% uptick in the labor force alongside a 1.2% contraction in employment, which drove a 1.4 percentage points increase in local unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney observed a 1.9% increase in jobs, a 1.9% rise in its labor pool, and a slight decrease in joblessness. National employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for local workforce trajectory across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Aligning these sectoral projections with the local industry breakdown suggests local employment would rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (a basic weighted extrapolation presented for illustration without factoring in localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Taren Point is $1,463 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $757 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,095 a year against an average of $77,957. The average runs 59% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode-based ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Taren Point recorded a median taxpayer earnings level of $49,095 and an average of $77,957, sitting comfortably above national averages while trailing Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current modeled estimates indicate a median of $54,162 and an average of $86,002 as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings clustered moderately between the 33rd and 40th percentiles.
The primary earnings bracket was $800 - 1,499, accounting for 23.7% of residents (701 people), differing from regional patterns where 30.9% earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band. Housing cost pressures are pronounced, leaving 79.6% of income uncommitted to shelter (placing the area at the 27th percentile), while the SEIFA income index situates the suburb in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Taren Point had 708 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 49% detached houses and 33% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 56% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. Rent absorbs 44.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 47.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 49.2% houses and 50.8% other dwellings including apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership reached 56.1%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, while remaining private dwellings were divided between mortgaged homes (31.8%) and rented premises (12.1%). Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $3,000, notably higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while weekly median rent reached $650 against $470 across metropolitan Sydney. Relative to national figures, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and typical rent sits markedly above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Taren Point counted 708 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,115 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 67.8%, consisting of 34.9% couples without children, 25.0% couples with children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family living structures comprise 32.2%, dominated by single-person households at 31.0% and shared group accommodation at 2.0%. The median occupancy rate of 2.3 people per residence sits below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.4% of adults in Taren Point hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 112 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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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Higher education qualifications in the locality track below metropolitan levels, with 27.4% holding a university degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary higher education credential at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Meanwhile, vocational education is widely held, with 38.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, including certificates held by 21.8% and advanced diplomas held by 16.2%. Student participation is substantial across the area, with 27.2% of the population attending an educational institution. This educational footprint encompasses 8.5% in primary schooling, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.2% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Taren Point reaches 24 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 420 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in the area comprises 24 active transport stops accommodating various bus services. These facilities are linked by 17 individual routes that run a combined total of 423 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transit access is excellent, with residents located an average of 104 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel out of the area for employment, with private car travel accounting for 92% of journeys and vehicle ownership standing at an average of 1.3 per dwelling. In addition, 39.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting pandemic conditions at that time.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 60 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 17 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.5% of residents in Taren Point report no long-term health condition. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 10.2 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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Based on AreaSearch reviews of chronic conditions and mortality statistics, overall health metrics sit below average, with common ailments slightly elevated across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, with approximately 58% of the total population (~1,707 people) holding private cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and heart disease represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 13.6 and 8.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 62.5% of local residents reported no medical conditions, below the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 35.6% of residents (1,053 people), notably higher than the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney.
Within this older cohort, health outcomes perform above average and align broadly with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Taren Point is largely Australian-born, at 76.2% of residents, with 25.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (17.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the locality is higher than in most Australian communities, with 23.8% of residents born abroad and 25.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 76.6% of the population, in contrast to 49.2% throughout Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported are English at 28.0% (exceeding the regional share of 19.0%), Australian at 17.1%, and Greek at 10.1% (well above the regional benchmark of 1.9%). Notable variations are also evident across other communities, with Macedonian ancestry representing 2.2% locally versus 0.4% regionally, Croatian ancestry accounting for 1.2% versus 0.7%, and Hungarian background standing at 0.4% versus 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Taren Point is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 19.7% 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 local age profile leans heavily toward older demographics. AreaSearch modeling for August 2026 places 35.6% of the community in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while younger adults aged 25 - 44 represent only 18.6% locally against 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age was 57 as at August 2026, slightly down from 58 at the 2021 Census, yet 20 years above Greater Sydney's Census figure of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 at that same Census. Since the Census, the most prominent shift occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, which adjusted from 43.3% to an estimated 35.6%.
By 2041, senior brackets are anticipated to absorb the bulk of local growth, expanding by 420 residents (40%) to reach 1,473, while cohorts of children, young adults, and working-age individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Taren Point
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,879 at the 2021 Census → 2,958 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 (SAL13781). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.