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The median house price in Tarrawanna is $1.40m, with units at $845k. House values have moved 2.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Tarrawanna has an estimated 2,240 residents, up from 2,184 at the 2021 Census — a change of 56 people, or 2.6%. That puts 892 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Tarrawanna's population is estimated at around 2,240 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 56 people (2.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,184 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,236, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 892 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Tarrawanna's 2.6% growth since census positions it within 2.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 184 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 8.0% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
27 new dwellings have been approved in Tarrawanna over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, 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 research by AreaSearch on ABS residential building consent figures distributed from regional records, the suburb of Tarrawanna has recorded a mean of about 5 new home authorizations annually, accumulating to a calculated 27 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, a total of 14 authorizations have been registered. With an average of 1.5 additional residents arriving per new dwelling yearly across the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), the market shows balanced supply and demand conditions, though recent figures indicate this pressure has grown to 5.2 individuals per unit over the last 2 financial years, indicating heightened interest and a prospective supply deficit.
New residential properties are being constructed at a mean cost of $527,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end sector with premium properties. Furthermore, commercial building consents valued at $5.9 million have been documented during the current financial year, which highlights the predominantly housing-oriented character of the locality. Relative to the Rest of NSW, building initiatives in the suburb of Tarrawanna are significantly lower, falling 58.0% underneath the regional average on a per-capita basis. This limited supply of fresh stock generally bolsters demand and values for existing real estate. This volume is also below the national standard, pointing to the mature nature of the locality and hinting at possible zoning restrictions. Recent construction comprises 67.0% single family detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or multi-family units, indicating an increasing selection of mid-density formats that provide varied options across different price ranges, from classic family homes to more budget-friendly smaller homes. The estimated ratio of 1114 individuals in the locality for each building authorization highlights the quiet, low-scale nature of the building environment. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Tarrawanna will add 180 residents by 2041, taken from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections. Construction is keeping reasonable pace with this projected expansion, although buyers could experience heightened competition as the local population increases.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tarrawanna, worth an estimated $108 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.92 billion. 9 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 projects, major developments, and zoning updates have a powerful impact on property trends. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 9 initiatives that are expected to influence the locality. Prominent developments include the Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, The Works Corrimal, IRT Towradgi Park Seniors Housing Redevelopment, and Sylvan Ridge, with the following list detailing the most significant projects.
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Balgownie Mountain Bike Trail Network
The Balgownie Mountain Bike Trail Network is the second major component of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project, a $13.4 million initiative delivered by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Wollongong City Council. Stage 1 of the wider network (Kembla Mountain Bike Trails, approximately 20 km) officially opened in September 2025. The Balgownie trails are still progressing through final environmental and heritage approvals, with construction expected to commence in 2026 and opening targeted for 2027.When the full network is complete, it will deliver approximately 70 km of sustainable, purpose-built trails catering for all skill levels, from beginner-friendly green and blue trails to technically challenging black runs. Supporting infrastructure includes parking, amenities, wayfinding, and bike cleaning stations.
IRT Towradgi Park Seniors Housing Redevelopment
Following the refusal of the $101.9 million seniors housing proposal (DA-2025/26) by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel in April 2026, IRT Group is currently exploring alternative development pathways for the Towradgi Beach site. The initial plan for 87 independent living units, a resident clubhouse, and a cafe was rejected due to site constraints, including flooding and infrastructure issues. The project is now in a redesign phase to identify a housing model that better aligns with the environmental and planning constraints of the location.
8 Cannell Crescent Dual Occupancy & Subdivision
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a dual occupancy with Torrens title subdivision into two lots. The project was approved by Wollongong City Council in February 2026.
Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area
The Corrimal Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program enables high-density residential growth within 400m of the station. The flagship project, 'The Works Corrimal' (formerly Corrimal Coke Works), is a masterplanned precinct delivering roughly 850 dwellings and 9ha of parkland. As of 2026, construction is progressing on Stage 1 (179 apartments), while Stage 2A is undergoing assessment for built form variations. The development integrates heritage preservation of historic chimneys and coke ovens with modern apartments and a retail plaza.
Sylvan Ridge
Sylvan Ridge is a 22-lot residential land estate at the foot of the Illawarra Escarpment in Balgownie. Developed and built by Realta, the estate offers lots from 595m2 to 7734m2 for custom homes in a private natural setting, with internal roads, drainage, floodway works and retaining walls progressing. Realta states the project is under construction and on track for completion in Q2 2026.
Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach
A major redevelopment of the IRT Towradgi Retirement Village site. While a 2025 proposal for an 87-unit seniors living community (Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach) was not approved by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel in April 2026 due to site constraints including flooding, IRT Group is currently exploring alternative development pathways to deliver diverse and accessible housing on the land.
Russell Vale Underground Expansion Project (Energy Storage Transition)
Following the February 2024 closure of the coal mine expansion due to regulatory and safety concerns, the site is being repurposed for renewable technology. In September 2025, Wollongong Resources and Green Gravity signed a binding agreement to deploy a world-first gravitational energy storage trial in the #4 mine shaft. The project uses excess solar and wind power to lift 60-80 tonne weights, releasing the stored energy back to the grid during peak demand. The site is currently undergoing engineering studies and regulatory approvals for production trials scheduled for 2026.
The Works Corrimal
A 600 million dollar urban renewal of the 18-hectare former Corrimal Coke Works site. The master-planned community is set to deliver approximately 850 dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, across several character zones. The project features a heritage precinct preserving the iconic 1912 brick chimney, a village green, and over nine hectares of public open space including a rehabilitated riparian corridor. Stage 1, comprising 181 apartments, is currently under construction by Growthbuilt with completion targeted for mid-2027.The development is aiming for a 5-Star Green Star rating and incorporates extensive sustainable landscaping.
1,043 residents of Tarrawanna are employed, from a labour force of 1,094. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 57.2%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,031, about 91% 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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The suburb of Tarrawanna possesses a qualified labor force with strong representation in critical public sectors, experiencing an unemployment rate of 4.7% and an estimated annual employment expansion of 2.1%, calculated from AreaSearch's regional data consolidations. In March 2026, 1,043 local citizens were employed, with the jobless rate tracking 0.6% higher than the Regional NSW standard of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly below average at 57.2% compared to 60.6% for Regional NSW. Census records indicate that a notable 33.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The locality exhibits a clear labor specialization in education & training, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of the local workforce, which is below the 5.3% recorded across Regional NSW. The locality appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, compiled from wider regional boundaries for the 12 months ending March 2026, shows local employment grew by 2.1% while the workforce expanded by 2.1%, maintaining a steady level of unemployment. This is in contrast to Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the overall labor pool declined by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Future labor demand forecasts for the suburb of Tarrawanna can be guided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25. These estimates, looking at five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model expansion trends. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of expansion varies greatly across different sectors. Applying these sector-specific models to the local workforce profile suggests employment in the suburb of Tarrawanna should grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting that this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tarrawanna is $1,449 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $674 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,933 a year against an average of $62,876. 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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Based on the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of Tarrawanna earn a median income of $48,933 and an average income of $62,876. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary valuations are calculated to be roughly $53,983 for the median and $69,365 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that domestic, familial, and individual earnings in the suburb of Tarrawanna are moderate, positioning between the 23rd and 32nd percentiles.
The weekly wage profile is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which includes 26.3% of tax-paying citizens (589 people), mirroring the broader region where 29.9% fall into this wage bracket. Earnings distribution reveals a distinct split, with 33.8% of individuals in the lower brackets making under $800 weekly, while 22.4% occupy the upper brackets earning over $3,000 weekly. Housing cost burdens are significant, with only 83.0% of household income left over, placing the area in the 31st percentile, while the SEIFA income metric ranks the locality in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tarrawanna had 855 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 7% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential formats in the suburb of Tarrawanna, as recorded during the most recent Census, consisted of 62.8% detached houses and 37.2% alternative housing types such as duplexes, townhouses, apartments, or other structures, which contrasts with Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% detached houses and 17.4% alternative properties. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Tarrawanna matched the Regional NSW level of 40.6%, with remaining households carrying a mortgage (28.2%) or paying rent (31.2%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly higher than the Regional NSW median at $2,167, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $340, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Tarrawanna are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tarrawanna counted 855 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Domestic units are predominantly family households, representing 66.0% of the total, which includes 29.5% couples raising children, 25.6% couples without dependents, and 9.7% lone parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.0%, with single person homes at 31.1% and shared houses at 2.8%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 residents aligns exactly with the Regional NSW norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.6% of adults in Tarrawanna hold a university qualification, including 16.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 154 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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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Academic credentials in the suburb of Tarrawanna are lower than regional standards, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 33.6% within the SA3 region. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and skill development. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate study at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Practical and technical qualifications are common, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational certifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificate credentials at 26.5%. Enrolment in academic programs is high, with 27.7% of the population presently undertaking formal studies.
This total includes 10.1% attending primary schools, 6.8% in secondary institutions, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tarrawanna reaches 11 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 370 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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 transit records indicate 11 operational transport stops within the suburb of Tarrawanna, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 17 unique transit lines, which provide 367 passenger journeys weekly. Connectivity is rated highly, with local residents typically residing 213 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a mostly residential locality, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership stands at a mean of 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional norm. A high proportion of 33.3% of workers performed their duties from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Transit service frequency averages 52 runs daily across all active lines, which represents roughly 33 weekly runs for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.8% of residents in Tarrawanna report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Public health records indicate notable issues for the suburb of Tarrawanna, according to AreaSearch's analysis of death rates and the occurrence of long-term medical conditions, which shows a significantly elevated occurrence of prevalent conditions, particularly among senior cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 1,160 people. The most frequent health issues documented locally were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.3% and 8.4% of citizens respectively, whereas 64.8% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Medical outcomes for the working-age cohort are generally standard. The suburb of Tarrawanna has 29.5% of its population aged 65 and over, which equates to 660 people, representing a higher concentration than the 23.4% seen in Regional NSW. Health profiles for senior residents show some difficulties, though they rank more favorably on a national scale than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tarrawanna is largely Australian-born, at 78.5% of residents, with 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.9%) and English (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Tarrawanna displays elevated levels of cultural variety compared to typical regional benchmarks, with 21.5% of the local population born in other nations and 15.6% utilizing a non-English tongue at home. The predominant faith reported locally is Christianity, representing 60.3% of the community, which compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage, the three most common backgrounds reported in the suburb of Tarrawanna are Australian at 25.9% of the population, English at 25.3%, which is lower than the regional average of 30.5%, and Scottish at 7.7%. Furthermore, there are distinct variations in the concentrations of other backgrounds, with Serbian ancestry notably higher at 1.0% of the population compared to 0.2% regionally, Dutch at 2.2% compared to 1.0% regionally, and Macedonian at 2.0% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tarrawanna is 47, older than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.3% 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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With a median age of 47 years, the suburb of Tarrawanna is considerably older than the Regional NSW standard of 43 years, and also sits well above the national median of 38 years. The demographic profile reveals a high concentration of residents aged 85+ (7.1%), while the 65 - 74 bracket is smaller (10.3%) than typically seen in Regional NSW. Since 2021, the cohort aged 25 to 34 has expanded from 9.6% to 11.6% of the population, and the group aged 0 to 4 grew from 4.3% to 5.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 bracket shrank from 12.5% to 11.1%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.8% to 11.5%.
By 2041, the age structure of the suburb of Tarrawanna is projected to undergo significant shifts. Leading this change, the 85+ cohort is forecast to grow by 50% (an increase of 79 people), rising from 159 to 239. The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 52% of the projected growth. In contrast, population drops are forecast for both the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tarrawanna
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 4 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 Apr 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,184 at the 2021 Census → 2,240 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 (SAL13784). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.