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The median house price in Tarrawanna is $1.25m, with units at $845k. House values have moved 0.2% 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Tarrawanna is estimated at approximately 2,240, drawing on evaluated ABS regional updates alongside validated new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch following the Census. This represents an addition of 56 people (2.6%) above the 2,184 people counted during the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an estimated resident population figure of 2,231 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 14 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Tarrawanna registers a density of 892 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 2.6% expansion observed in the suburb of Tarrawanna sits within 2.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (4.8%), highlighting resilient expansion characteristics. Inbound overseas migration formed the primary catalyst for expansion, generating roughly 72.0% of net population additions across recent periods. To evaluate future growth across the suburb of Tarrawanna, AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 units published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline), turning to 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling (benchmarked to 2021) wherever gaps occur. Age cohort growth trajectories from these series are extended across all territories between 2032 and 2041. Over the coming years, demographic gains are projected to track slightly under the median for national non-metropolitan communities, with the suburb of Tarrawanna modeled to add 199 persons by 2041 via combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 8.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Tarrawanna over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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 statistical area building approvals from the ABS, residential construction approvals in Tarrawanna have averaged around 5 new homes yearly, yielding roughly 25 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 14 approvals have been cataloged. Net movement into the area stood at an average of 1.8 people per year per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), reflecting balanced supply and demand dynamics, whilst over the past 2 financial years this ratio softened to 1.2 people per dwelling to indicate even greater market equilibrium.
The mean construction value of newly approved residences stands at $631,000, illustrating an emphasis by builders on high-end, premium residential projects. Concurrently, $5.9 million in commercial development approvals was authorized during this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the locality. Construction rates in Tarrawanna sit substantially beneath regional figures, tracking 68.0% below regional average per person compared to Rest of NSW. Limited building volumes frequently bolster valuations and buyer interest for established stock, despite a recent uptick in building approvals. This pace also trails national standards, highlighting localized physical constraints alongside overall market maturity. Current development activity breaks down into 40.0% detached dwellings alongside 60.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium and higher-density formats delivers entry-level price points well-suited to first-home purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. It represents a clear shift away from historical built forms (where houses represent 63.0%), mirroring changing lifestyle choices, affordability pressures, and reduced availability of greenfield land. Currently, the market reflects low density with approximately 248 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly modeling from AreaSearch, Tarrawanna is projected to gain 190 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential building is keeping suitable pace with expected demographic changes, prospective purchasers could encounter tighter competition as the population expands.
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 $3.71 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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Community development and local market conditions are significantly guided by public works, planning strategies, and capital investment. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 projects poised to influence the immediate surroundings, including prominent undertakings such as the Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, The Works Corrimal, IRT Towradgi Park Seniors Housing Redevelopment, and Sylvan Ridge.
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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.
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.
Mount Ousley Interchange
Joint Australian and NSW Government project to replace the existing at-grade M1 Princes Motorway and Mount Ousley Road intersection with a safer grade-separated interchange at the gateway to Wollongong. Works include a heavy vehicle bypass lane, separate southbound off-ramps for light and heavy vehicles, two heavy vehicle safety ramps, bridge structures, signalised intersections, a commuter car park, active transport links, University of Wollongong access improvements and noise walls. Major construction is underway by Fulton Hogan.In April 2026 the first heavy vehicle safety ramp opened to traffic and bridge girder installation was progressing, with completion on track for 2028.
1,059 residents of Tarrawanna are employed, from a labour force of 1,109. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 58.1%. 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 2,024, about 90% 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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Workforce analysis indicates that Tarrawanna maintains a qualified labor base with solid representation across community services, recording an unemployment rate of 4.6% alongside an estimated 2.2% annual jobs growth, based on AreaSearch aggregates of statistical area indicators. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,059, accompanied by an unemployment rate sitting 0.5% above the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, while local labor participation reached 58.1%, slightly under the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census figures showed that a notable 33.3% of workers operated from home, an outcome partially shaped by prevailing Covid-19 health directives.
Local resident employment is heavily weighted toward public administration & safety, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Concentration is especially marked in education & training, where local participation reaches 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of the Tarrawanna labor pool, well beneath the 5.3% seen throughout Regional NSW. Comparing Census figures for the local working population against resident totals suggests that employment options situated directly within the area are relatively constrained. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM series indicate that over the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 2.2% against a 2.4% rise in the labor pool, generating a 0.2 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded contractions of 0.9% in employment and 0.4% in its labor pool, driving a 0.5 percentage point rise. Broader demand trajectory insights can be drawn from the Mar-26 Jobs and Skills Australia national projections. When these five-year and ten-year national trajectories (which project overall employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years) are weighted against the local industry composition, Tarrawanna is estimated to see employment increases of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting this benchmark serves illustrative purposes and excludes localized population models.
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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ATO records at postcode scale for financial year 2023 assessed by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the suburb of Tarrawanna trail the nationwide benchmark, with a median income of $48,933 and an average income of $62,876. These figures sit below the Regional NSW metrics of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $53,983 (median) and $69,365 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census placed Tarrawanna within the 23rd to 32nd percentiles for personal, family, and household earnings.
Weekly wage distributions show the single largest cohort earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 26.3% of workers (589 residents), comparable to 29.9% in the broader region. The community reflects economic divergence, with 33.8% experiencing constrained resources alongside 22.4% receiving high weekly incomes. Housing affordability remains strained with 83.0% of income remaining, placing the area at the 31st percentile, while the SEIFA income index places it 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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Census data reveals that Tarrawanna's housing stock consisted of 62.8% houses alongside 37.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), differing from Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 40.6%, matching the regional benchmark, while 28.2% of homes carried a mortgage and 31.2% were tenant-occupied. The typical monthly mortgage cost was $2,167, well above the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, whereas weekly rent was $340 compared to $330 regionally. On a national level, mortgage expenses in Tarrawanna substantially exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas local rents remain below the national standard 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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Couples and families constitute the majority of dwellings at 66.0%, comprising 29.5% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. The remaining 34.0% consists of non-family households, with lone person households representing 31.1% and group households making up 2.8%. The average household density is 2.4 people, precisely mirroring the Regional NSW benchmark.
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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Higher education rates in Tarrawanna sit below regional standards, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification compared to 33.6% within the wider SA3 area, suggesting scope for expanding educational engagement. Bachelor degrees represent 16.7% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, vocational credentials are held by 36.6% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (26.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.1%). Participation in study is substantial across the community, with 27.7% of residents actively enrolled in educational programs. Among those studying, 10.1% attend primary school, 6.8% are in secondary education, and 4.9% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tarrawanna reaches 11 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 350 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 transport network mapping identifies 11 active transport stops in Tarrawanna operating bus connections. These locations are connected via 17 individual routes that collectively deliver 347 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is favorable, placing residents an average distance of 213 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is prevalent, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit choice at 91%. Vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional norm. Census data from 2021 also recorded 33.3% of employees working from home, reflecting pandemic conditions at the time.
Across the entire network, services operate at a rate of 49 trips per day, providing roughly 31 weekly trips per 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness data highlight notable health hurdles in Tarrawanna, characterized by elevated rates of common medical conditions that become particularly pronounced across older cohorts, alongside a relatively moderate private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 52% of the total population (~1,160 people). The primary reported chronic conditions among local residents are arthritis (11.3%) and mental health issues (8.4%), while 64.8% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, slightly higher than the 63.3% recorded for Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts exhibit standard health profiles. Older residents aged 65 and over represent 29.6% of the population (663 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%.
Health challenges among older residents require attention, though their overall impact compares favorably against national senior benchmarks.
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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Cultural diversity in Tarrawanna exceeds typical levels, with 21.5% of the local population born overseas and 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 60.3% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestries in Tarrawanna are Australian at 25.9%, English at 25.3% (below the Regional NSW standard of 30.5%), and Scottish at 7.7%. Specific ethnic backgrounds also show distinct local concentrations relative to the wider region, including Dutch ancestry at 2.2% (vs 1.0%), Macedonian at 2.0% (vs 0.4%), and Serbian at 1.0% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tarrawanna is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 22.0% 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 structure of the suburb of Tarrawanna is notably older than that of Regional NSW. Residents in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 29.6% of the community as at August 2026, higher than the 23.3% seen across Regional NSW, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 26.0% compared to 29.3% regionally. The estimated median age is 48, matching the 2021 Census result, which stands 5 years older than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census and ahead of the national Census median of 38.
Since the Census, the share of middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) reduced from 25.3% to an estimated 22.8%. Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that older demographics will see the largest expansion, adding 114 residents (17%) to reach 777, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts are anticipated to contract.
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 Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 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 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 (SAL13784). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.