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The median house price in Tenambit is $815k, with units at $661k. House values have moved 7.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Tenambit has an estimated 3,410 residents, up from 3,088 at the 2021 Census — a change of 322 people, or 10.4%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years. 143 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 47.0% of that increase. That puts 1,543 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Tenambit has an estimated population of approximately 3,410, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS broader regional updates alongside validated post-Census address additions. This represents an expansion of 322 people (10.4%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 3,088 people. Such growth is derived from an AreaSearch resident estimate of 3,406 following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 143 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With 1,543 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Tenambit registers a population density exceeding the nationwide benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 10.4% population rise recorded since the 2021 census positioned the suburb of Tenambit ahead of both the statewide pace and the Rest of NSW (5.1%). While overseas migration, natural increase, and other growth components remained positive, net interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 47.0% of recent population additions. Projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 using 2022 as their base, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 against a 2021 baseline where necessary. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, age-cohort growth rates from these combined datasets are extended across all locations. Demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of Tenambit will rank in the highest quartile among regional areas across Australia, with aggregated SA2-level modeling projecting an addition of 754 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 22.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Tenambit over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, 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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Residential building activity in Tenambit has generated approximately 10 new home approvals annually, amounting to 54 approved homes across the preceding 5 financial years based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS data. During FY-25 to date, 18 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the local market added an average of 9.3 new residents per year for each newly constructed home, creating an environment where residential demand outstrips new building volume, putting upward pressure on property values and buyer competition. The average expected construction cost for newly approved residential properties stands at $406,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals total $80,000 for this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character. On a per-capita basis, Tenambit records relatively subdued construction activity, sitting 82.0% lower than the Rest of NSW regional benchmark. Although building volumes have gained momentum recently, this low level of development is also below national norms, indicating possible planning limitations and suburban maturity while supporting valuations for existing housing stock. Recent building approvals break down into 57.0% detached homes and 43.0% attached dwellings, highlighting a notable shift toward medium-density building that broadens housing choices across different price points, from entry-level options to standalone family homes. This diversification represents a distinct evolution from the established residential profile of 88.0% houses, accommodating tighter land supply, changing buyer preferences, and affordability needs. With approximately 232 people for each approved dwelling, Tenambit displays the characteristics of an evolving housing market. Demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that Tenambit is set to add 750 residents by 2041. Should residential construction continue at its existing pace, the addition of new housing stock could struggle to match expanding population requirements, likely intensifying buyer competition and fostering sustained property price appreciation.
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 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Tenambit, worth an estimated $9.1 billion. 11 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local urban planning, major infrastructure initiatives, and regional developments play a critical role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 2 specific projects that are anticipated to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project, East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan, Raymond Terrace Place Plan, and Stony Pinch Urban Development, with key details provided for those holding the greatest relevance.
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Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project
A purpose-built 64-bed mental health facility on the Maitland Hospital campus. It features a transitional model of care with three inpatient units: low-secure and medium-secure forensic units, and a rehabilitation and recovery unit. Designed by Bates Smart, the facility includes single bedrooms with ensuites, shared therapy spaces, and nature-integrated outdoor areas.
Chisholm Plaza
Chisholm Plaza is a $180 million neighbourhood shopping centre currently under construction in the Waterford Estate. The 15,000 sqm development is triple-anchored by Woolworths, Aldi, and Dan Murphys, and will include over 50 specialty stores. The precinct features a 112-place childcare centre, swim school, gym, medical centre, and a dining precinct with a tavern. The project targets a 4-star Green Star rating and will provide 638 car spaces. Construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in March 2025, with completion expected in the last quarter of 2026.
DA/2025/783 - Subdivision & Dual Occupancies, 12 Goldingham Street Tenambit
Subdivision of one lot into two Torrens title lots, construction of dual occupancies (detached) and strata subdivision at 12 Goldingham Street, Tenambit.
East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan
The East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan is a 20-year strategic land use framework adopted by Maitland City Council on 19 May 2026. The plan guides future housing, employment, transport and infrastructure across East Maitland, Metford, Ashtonfield and Green Hills. It supports around 3,000 new homes and more than 6,500 additional residents through future rezoning, higher density housing around key centres and stations, transport improvements and supporting community infrastructure. Council has commenced implementation with detailed rezoning and development controls to follow.
Sophia Waters Estate
Sophia Waters Estate is a master-planned residential community in Chisholm developed by Allam Property Group. Originally planned for around 1,500 lots across multiple stages, a further 600+ lots were acquired in late 2024 bringing the total to approximately 2,100 dwellings. The estate offers a mix of land-only lots and turnkey house-and-land packages on blocks up to 800 square metres, with prices starting from $410,000. Amenities include open spaces, extensive landscaping, and a network of walking and cycling trails.A new $10 million Maitland City Council sportsground on Suncroft Street commenced construction in May 2025 and is expected to complete in late 2026, providing two mixed sports fields, a turf cricket wicket, an amenities building, flood lighting, and over 100 car spaces. Located in the Hunter Valley between Raymond Terrace and Maitland, with easy access to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens.
Waterford
Waterford is a masterplanned community in Chisholm, NSW, developed by AVID Property Group. The project spans approximately 173 hectares including 74 hectares of green space, wetlands, and parks, with 7km of walking and cycling paths. Waterford is being delivered in stages to approximately 1610 total lots, with a display village of 23 homes from builders including McDonald Jones Homes, Clarendon Homes, Simonds Homes and Eden Brae Homes. The community includes established schools such as St Bede's College and St Aloysius Primary, a childcare centre, and a future village centre and sports precinct.
Wallis Meadows Estate
A 37-lot residential land subdivision in East Maitland offering large elevated homesites from 800 to 1,397sqm with views over the Wallis Creek floodplains and Broken Back Ranges. The estate is now largely sold out, with only three lots remaining available (Lots 6, 31 and 32). Multiple builders including Stroud Homes and Montgomery Homes offer house and land packages on the estate, and civil infrastructure including roads, utilities and green space has been completed.
Raymond Terrace Place Plan
Port Stephens Council is developing the Raymond Terrace Place Plan to guide the 20-year growth and revitalisation of the town centre, succeeding the 2015 strategy. The plan targets approximately 2,500 new dwellings with a focus on diverse housing types including townhouses and affordable options to support a population increase of over 5,400 residents. Key elements include public space upgrades, safety enhancements, and the William Street Public Domain Plan.
1,436 residents of Tenambit are employed, from a labour force of 1,508. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 53.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,728, about 80% 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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Tenambit maintains a balanced employment base comprising blue-collar and white-collar roles with substantial representation in essential services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.8% and yearly job growth estimated at 3.5% according to AreaSearch analysis of statistical areas. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,436, while the local jobless rate sits 0.7% above the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%. Labor force participation is comparatively low at 53.3%, trailing the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. According to Census records, roughly 19.8% of employed locals worked from home, though this metric was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The principal employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The workforce exhibits a notable concentration in mining, where local representation is 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.9% of local employment, well behind the 5.3% observed regionally. Comparing the resident workforce to Census working population figures indicates that the suburb is predominantly residential, offering limited employment opportunities within its immediate boundaries. Across the 12 months leading to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS and SALM data reveals that local employment grew by 3.5% against a 2.2% expansion in the labor force, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% reduction in employment, a 0.4% decline in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future local employment trends can be gauged by reviewing Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons against Tenambit's industry footprint. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-level outlooks to Tenambit's specific job distribution suggests local employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tenambit is $1,251 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $638 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,201 a year against an average of $56,610. 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 AreaSearch postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Tenambit earned a median income of $46,201 and an average income of $56,610. These figures sit below the national average as well as Regional NSW levels, where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $50,969 for median earnings and $62,452 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories, Census income levels in Tenambit place between the 17th and 17th percentiles throughout Australia.
The most common weekly earnings tier is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 30.8% of residents (1,050 people), closely mirroring the 29.9% proportion observed regionally. Housing costs create marked budgetary pressure, leaving 81.9% of disposable earnings and placing the area in the 15th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tenambit had 1,235 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $345 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 27.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the residential landscape in Tenambit consisted of 87.9% standalone houses and 12.0% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 36.9%, trailing Regional NSW slightly, while mortgaged properties accounted for 30.9% and rental accommodation made up 32.2% of dwellings. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,625, compared to $1,733 across Regional NSW and $1,863 Australia-wide. Weekly rental payments had a median of $345 in Tenambit, compared to $330 in Regional NSW and $375 across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tenambit counted 1,235 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,364 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 68.8% of all households, consisting of 27.9% couples without children, 22.8% couples with children, and 17.0% single parent families. Non-family residences comprise the remaining 31.2%, made up primarily of lone person dwellings at 29.9% and group households at 1.7%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.6% of adults in Tenambit hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 30.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 306 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 902 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present ongoing challenges, as 14.6% of residents hold university qualifications compared to the NSW average of 32.2%, highlighting clear opportunities for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees represent the highest qualification for 10.4% of the population, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational training is widely prevalent, with 40.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 30.0% with certificates and 10.3% with advanced diplomas. Student engagement is notably robust, with 27.2% of the local population actively participating in formal education programs.
Within this cohort, 9.6% attend primary education, 7.6% are enrolled in secondary education, and 3.6% are engaged in higher tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tenambit reaches 29 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 470 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 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 Tenambit includes 29 operational transit stops across the bus network. These facilities are served by 30 separate bus routes, providing a combined 470 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is highly convenient, with residents generally residing 140 meters from their closest transport stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, and private cars serve as the main travel mode for 96% of journeys. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 per dwelling, below regional levels. Additionally, 19.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Transit routes provide an average frequency of 67 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 16 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.9% of residents in Tenambit report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 10.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments from AreaSearch highlight notable health considerations across Tenambit regarding chronic condition prevalence and mortality patterns, affecting both younger and older cohorts. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is subdued at approximately 49% of the total population (~1,683 people). This rate falls below the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most widespread medical conditions documented in the community are mental health issues and arthritis, reported by 12.5 and 11.5% of residents respectively, while 55.9% reported no long-term medical ailments, compared with 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Chronic conditions also pose challenges among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.9% of the population (883 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with elderly health indicators aligning closely with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tenambit is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.8%) and Australian (30.9%). 6.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures for Tenambit sit below broader benchmarks, with Australian-born residents making up 92.4% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 93.2%, and 97.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 58.5% of people in Tenambit compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Examining parental country of birth in Tenambit shows the leading ancestries to be English at 32.8%, Australian at 30.9%, and Irish at 8.7%. Distinct variations also emerge in other cultural backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounting for 6.6% locally versus 4.6% regionally, Polish heritage standing at 1.0% compared to 0.5% across the region, and Maori representation at 0.6% against 0.3% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tenambit is 42. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 22.8% 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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Demographic structures in Tenambit align closely with Regional NSW patterns, showing a maximum variance of 2.6 percentage points across age brackets. The current estimated median age is 42, up from 41 at the 2021 Census and 1 year below the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. Since the Census, the cohort aged 65+ has expanded from 22.3% of the community to an estimated 25.9%. Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is expected among retirees and older residents, rising by 253 residents (29%) to 1,136. The highest rate of expansion is forecast for young to middle aged adults aged 25 - 44, increasing by 32% to 1,022.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tenambit
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 — 143 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,088 at the 2021 Census → 3,410 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 (SAL13802). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.