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The median house price in The Hill is $2.12m, with units at $785k. House values have moved 0.2% a year compounded over five years.
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The Hill has an estimated 2,243 residents, up from 2,076 at the 2021 Census — a change of 167 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 4,078 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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According to evaluations of ABS population updates across the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of The Hill has an estimated population of approximately 2,243 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2,076 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 167 residents (8.0%). This shift is deduced from a resident population of 2,181 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025), plus 7 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With this population level, the area reaches a density of 4,078 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of all national locations analyzed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for local land.
This 8.0% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the SA4 region, establishing the locality as a regional leader in growth. The primary contributor to these demographic gains was overseas migration, which made up around 56.00000000000001% of the total increase, though other factors such as interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive outcomes. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 regions. In instances where SA2 territories lack this information, SA2-level projections from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are applied. These aggregated datasets also supply age-group growth rates applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic changes suggest substantial growth that ranks the suburb of The Hill in the top quartile of non-metropolitan locations, with an expected addition of 875 residents by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 36.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in The Hill over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below 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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Assessments of ABS building approval figures by AreaSearch, distributed from statistical area statistics, show that the suburb of The Hill averages about 6 approved residential dwellings per year, compiling an estimated 33 homes during the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 1 approvals have been documented. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 2.5 new residents per year per household indicates strong demand bolstering local real estate values, with new dwellings carrying an average value of $678,000, indicating developer focus on the high-end premium market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $974,000 have been logged this financial year, pointing to a mostly residential emphasis. When compared to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of The Hill exhibits approximately two-thirds the per capita rate of new dwelling approvals, yet it ranks in the 75th percentile of locations analyzed across the country, with building activity picking up of late. This rate falls below the national average, showcasing the mature status of the locality and hinting at potential planning limitations. Additionally, recent construction consists solely of attached homes. This concentration on compact housing styles provides budget-friendly entry points and draws interest from investors, downsizers, and first-home buyers. There are roughly 167 people for every dwelling approval, pointing toward a growing property market. Demographic projections show that the suburb of The Hill is set to add 813 residents by 2041, according to the newest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, residential supply may fail to keep up with population expansion, which could heighten competition among buyers and support upward price trends.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside The Hill, worth an estimated $100 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71.3 billion. 19 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure modifications, significant projects, and planning changes have a massive impact on regional outcomes. In total, 14 developments have been tracked by AreaSearch as having a potential influence on the locality. Major initiatives include East End Newcastle, Dairy Farmers Towers, Pottery Lane Residential Development - Newcastle, and Sovereign Park | The Hill, with the following index highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Sovereign Park | The Hill
Sovereign Park is a residential development of 158 apartments, penthouses and terraced townhomes across four low-rise buildings on a 1.22-hectare site at 11-17 Mosbri Crescent, The Hill, Newcastle, on the former NBN Studios site. Designed by Marchese Partners with landscaping by Arcadia Landscape Architects, the project includes a rooftop infinity pool, outdoor gym, residents pavilion and about 2000 sq m of green space. Construction commenced in 2023 and was well underway as of January 2026, with slab pours largely complete and vertical construction progressing on Building A and B.The project is being delivered by Stronach Property with construction by MARS Building.
East End Newcastle
Iris Capital is delivering a $1 billion urban renewal project transforming four city blocks in Newcastle's historic East End. The final phase, comprising Stages 3 and 4, includes five distinct buildings: Lyrique, Kingston, Portline, Gibbs and Moore, and Bluebell. This release adds luxury apartments and a new Italian-inspired public Market Square with approximately 1,731 square metres of retail space. The project integrates heritage preservation of the former David Jones and Municipal buildings with modern resident amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and hydrotherapy spa.The precinct is designed to reconnect the city with the harbor and is supported by significant public domain upgrades by the City of Newcastle.
East End Village - Hunter Street Revitalisation
Multimillion-dollar revitalisation project for Hunter Street's eastern precinct, reinstating it as a traditional high street with new paving, roadway, footpaths, multi-function street lighting, street furniture, landscaping, new public spaces, enhanced pedestrian facilities, and cycleway extensions. It is being delivered across multiple stages with more than $16 million invested in the initial three phases and an additional $16.7 million in federal funding for the upcoming fourth phase.
Lingard Private Hospital Expansion
A major multi-stage expansion of Lingard Private Hospital involving the construction of a new hospital building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The project includes a multi-storey extension providing additional wards, an imaging department, and operating theatres. The expansion increases the hospital's capacity from 125 to 210 licensed beds and expands the operating theatre count from 11 to 16. It also features a new Genea Clinic, additional consulting rooms, and enhanced parking facilities including a multi-level carpark.
Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development
Transforming a 4,125 sqm former heavy rail corridor site into a mixed-use affordable housing development. Delivered in partnership with Home in Place, it features 48 affordable housing units above ground-floor commercial space, complete with a new laneway and commuter cycleway connection.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
Approved State significant redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. The NSW Independent Planning Commission approved two alternative options on 29 May 2025: SSD-38025700, a nine-level health services facility with 114 additional patient beds, three day surgeries, ten consulting suites, 56 additional car spaces and civil works; and SSD-71941462, a smaller six-storey hospital tower option with a 40-bed ward tower, medical imaging, back-of-house facilities and car parking. Ramsay's project scope includes more operating theatre capacity, emergency department and short-stay bays, oncology chairs, new wards, critical care and private-room upgrades.The hospital says works will occur in stages, with completion of the upgraded hospital due in 2027.
The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
59 Darby Street, Cooks Hill Apartments
A five-storey, mid-rise mixed-use development comprising 24 residences, with a bar/restaurant, boutique deli, and gallery space proposed for the ground floor. The site was previously zoned B4 Mixed Use with a 2.5:1 FSR and 14m height limit. A BASIX certificate summary for the mixed-use development was prepared in November 2019.
1,434 residents of The Hill are employed, from a labour force of 1,496. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 76.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of The Hill features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in key service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.2%, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,434 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate standing 0.1% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while labor force participation is exceptionally high at 76.5% compared to the regional figure of 60.6%. Census data reveals that a substantial 35.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The suburb of The Hill displays a distinct specialization in health care & social assistance, holding an employment share that is 1.5 times the rate seen across the wider region. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows minimal representation, accounting for only 0.2% of jobs compared to 5.3% regionally. A ratio of 0.7 employed individuals per local resident, recorded at the time of the Census, points to an above-average volume of local job opportunities. Using AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS records compiled from broader statistical boundaries, the local workforce shrank by 2.6% and total employment fell by 4.1% in the year ending March 2026, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 1.5 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9%, the labour force decrease by 0.4%, and unemployment grow by 0.5 percentage points. Future labor requirements in the suburb of The Hill can be explored using national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year estimates are combined with local employment statistics to project future hiring trends. Although employment across the nation is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth trajectories vary by sector. Aligning these national industry-level trends with the job composition of the suburb of The Hill points to potential local job growth of 7.6% over five years and 15.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for modeling purposes rather than an estimate based on local population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in The Hill is $1,849 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,147 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,574 a year against an average of $92,734. The average runs 56% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the newest ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, earnings in the suburb of The Hill rank among the top tiers nationwide. Taxpayers in the suburb of The Hill register a median income of $59,574 and an average income of $92,734, in comparison to Regional NSW values of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary valuations are estimated at roughly $65,722 for the median and $102,304 for the average as of March 2026. Census 2021 statistics indicate that personal weekly income ($1,147 weekly) places in the 88th national percentile, whereas household income sits lower at the 55th percentile.
The most prominent income bracket contains 30.6% of the population who earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (686 residents), which matches the broader metropolitan area where this group accounts for 29.9%. While elevated accommodation costs account for 17.1% of earnings, robust income levels maintain disposable funds at the 55th percentile and secure a position in the 9th decile for the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
The Hill had 963 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 14% detached houses and 62% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of housing in the suburb of The Hill at the time of the latest Census consisted of 13.5% standalone houses and 86.4% alternative dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and other types, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative options in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in the suburb of The Hill trailed the regional average, registering at 24.6%, while the rest of the housing stock was mortgaged (19.3%) or rented (56.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 sat substantially above the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was logged at $390 compared to the regional figure of $330.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of The Hill exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs also go past the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
The Hill counted 963 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,040 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 49.7% of the local residential mix, consisting of 15.5% couples with offspring, 28.1% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent households. The other 50.3% of homes are non-family arrangements, with single occupants representing 37.4% and group shared homes accounting for 12.8% of the total. At 2.0 persons, the median home occupancy is below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.5% of adults in The Hill hold a university qualification, including 35.6% with a bachelor degree and 15.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 13.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,293 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 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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Levels of academic achievement in the suburb of The Hill are considerably higher than regional standards, with 55.5% of local residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. This notable educational strength prepares the community well for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Undergraduate bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational education makes up 22.2% of qualifications for individuals aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (13.8%).
Academic engagement is highly visible in the suburb of The Hill, where 31.8% of the local population is enrolled in some form of study. This cohort includes 15.7% attending universities or colleges, 5.9% in primary school, and 4.4% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in The Hill reaches 9 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 170 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Assessments of public transport infrastructure show that there are 9 active transit stops within the suburb of The Hill, which are serviced by buses. These locations are connected to 6 different routes, delivering a total of 169 passenger trips each week. Access to transport is categorized as excellent, with local residents living an average of 149 meters from their closest stop. Being a mostly residential locality, most workers travel out of the area, with driving remaining the primary method of travel at 78%, followed by 14% walking and 3% cycling.
Households own an average of 1.1 vehicles, which is lower than the regional rate. Additionally, a high proportion of 35.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules). Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 24 trips daily, which translates to about 18 weekly connections at each stop.
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69.1% of residents in The Hill report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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The suburb of The Hill displays superior health statistics, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality figures and chronic illness rates, showing minimal occurrence of common medical conditions among both younger and older age brackets, alongside private health insurance rates that cover roughly 64% of the community (1,424 individuals). In comparison, private coverage is held by 51.9% of residents in Regional NSW, while the national benchmark is 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent health issues recorded, affecting 10.5% and 8.8% of the local population respectively, whereas 69.1% of citizens reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Health standards among working-age individuals are generally standard. The suburb of The Hill has 15.8% of its population aged 65 and over (354 people), which sits below the Regional NSW benchmark of 23.4%. Health ratings for senior citizens are notably positive, with national standings surpassing those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
The Hill is largely Australian-born, at 82.4% of residents, with 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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In terms of cultural diversity, the suburb of The Hill is broadly comparable to regional averages, showing that 82.4% of residents were born in Australia, 89.2% hold citizenship, and 88.7% converse only in English at home. Christianity stands as the leading religion, representing 35.9% of the local population. However, the most distinct statistical difference is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of residents, compared to 0.1% in Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in the suburb of The Hill are English at 30.1% of the population, Australian at 22.8% of the population (which is lower than the regional average of 30.0%), and Irish at 10.6% of the population.
There are also distinct variations for other heritages, with Scottish ancestry overrepresented at 9.7% of the population (compared to 8.0% regionally), Welsh ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of The Hill is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 39.8% 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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With a median age of 34, the suburb of The Hill is much younger than Regional NSW at 43 years, and also below the national median of 38 years. In comparison to the Regional NSW benchmark, the 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 24.7% of the local population, whereas children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 6.5%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also well above the Australian figure of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 3.8% to 5.1% of the population.
On the other hand, the 15 to 24 cohort has decreased from 17.1% to 15.1%, and the group aged 45 to 54 dropped from 11.5% to 9.9%. Demographic forecasts suggest that the age distribution of the suburb of The Hill will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 266 people (48%) from 554 to 821.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for The Hill
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,076 at the 2021 Census → 2,243 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 (SAL13842). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.