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The median house price in Thirroul is $1.89m, with units at $1.23m. House values have moved -0.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Thirroul has an estimated 6,556 residents, up from 6,348 at the 2021 Census — a change of 208 people, or 3.3%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,352 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 Thirroul has an estimated population of approximately 6,556, based on AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with new address validations recorded after the Census. Compared to the 6,348 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 208 people (3.3%). The figure is derived from an estimated resident population of 6,546 following the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 71 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,351 persons per square kilometer, tracking above the typical benchmark across nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
With post-Census growth of 3.3%, the suburb of Thirroul sits within 1.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (4.8%), highlighting solid demographic momentum. Inbound overseas migration was the primary engine of demographic expansion, delivering roughly 62.0% of all recent population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 divisions, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling (utilising a 2021 baseline) where coverage gaps exist. Age-specific growth parameters derived from these series are extended across all locations from 2032 through 2041. Forward-looking projections indicate that population growth in the suburb of Thirroul will track slightly beneath the median for regional non-metropolitan areas. Over the 16 years running to 2041, aggregated SA2 projections suggest the suburb of Thirroul will expand by 540 persons, representing an overall increase of 8.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
180 new dwellings have been approved in Thirroul over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That is 4.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, broadly in line with 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS evaluated by AreaSearch reveals that Thirroul averages roughly 36 residential approvals annually, totaling approximately 180 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 28 approvals lodged to date during FY-25. The market displays balanced fundamentals, registering an influx of 1.2 new residents per approved dwelling annually over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). Building activity heavily targets the upscale residential sector, with approved dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $943,000. On the commercial front, planning activity remains modest, with $3.2 million in commercial building approvals lodged during this financial year.
Per-capita construction volumes in Thirroul track at approximately three-quarters of the level recorded across Rest of NSW, placing the suburb in the 68th percentile nationally. Recent residential construction is divided between detached houses at 55.0% and medium-to-high density formats at 45.0%, introducing a broader mix of attached dwellings tailored to varied price points and lifestyles, from larger family residences to compact options. This marks a clear pivot away from the historical housing stock, which currently stands at 76.0% houses, signaling dwindling land supply alongside growing demand for diversified and attainable housing choices. Accounting for approximately 183 people per dwelling approval, the locality retains low-density urban planning characteristics. Demographic forecasts point to an increase of 530 residents in Thirroul through to 2041, measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes appear well placed to satisfy residential demand, establishing supportive purchasing conditions that could facilitate expansion beyond baseline population projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Thirroul, worth an estimated $97 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.56 billion. 11 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Capital investments and urban planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 key infrastructure and planning projects with significant local relevance. Prominent developments include the McCauley Lodge Redevelopment, Thirroul Plaza Redevelopment, Electrify 2515 Community Pilot, and Bulli Bypass Feasibility Study, which represent the most influential undertakings for the locality.
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Electrify 2515 Community Pilot
The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot is an $11.8 million Australian-first initiative providing subsidies and expert support to 500 households across the 2515 and 2516 postcodes in northern Illawarra, NSW, to replace gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives, install smart energy management devices, and access home battery subsidies. Delivered by Rewiring Australia, Brighte, and Endeavour Energy with $5.4 million in ARENA funding, the project collects real-world data on consumer behaviour, grid impacts, and barriers to electrification to inform nationwide household energy transition policy.Stage one (60 homes) was completed by mid-2025. The main rollout of 440 homes is underway (September 2025 to August 2026). In March 2026, the pilot expanded southward into Bulli (2516 postcode), with more than 100 households now participating across Austinmer, Clifton, Coledale, Scarborough, Thirroul, Wombarra, and Bulli. Research and analysis continues until September 2027.
McCauley Lodge Redevelopment
The McCauley Lodge Redevelopment, approved by the Land and Environment Court in March 2025, involves the transformation of the former McCauley Lodge and Tasman Court sites into a modern seniors living precinct. The project delivers 38 independent living units (ILUs) across two locations: 18 units at 10 Tasman Parade and 20 units at 19-23 Tasman Parade. The development features 2-3 storey residential buildings, basement parking for residents and visitors, a swimming pool, and landscaped communal open spaces designed to foster community interaction.
Thirroul Plaza Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Thirroul Plaza into a mixed-use precinct combining residential apartments, an expanded Coles supermarket, additional retail and community spaces. A previous 82-apartment, six-tower proposal was rejected by the NSW Land and Environment Court in 2022. Developer Thirroul Plaza Developments Pty Ltd has engaged development manager SolidVoid to lead a community-inclusive master planning process. An 829-person Big Ideas Community Survey was completed in 2024 and workshops are underway. In early 2025 the developer lodged an Expression of Interest with the NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) for State Significant Development status; this was deferred pending further information.A revised proposal with fewer apartments than the rejected scheme is expected to be submitted via either the HDA or an alternative planning pathway.
Bulli Hospital Site Redevelopment
Landcom is transforming the former 2.44 hectare Bulli Hospital site into a residential subdivision of approximately 50 homes, including freestanding houses, duplexes, terraces, and above-garage studios. Ten percent of homes are designated as affordable rental housing for low to moderate income households. The development features a new 2500sqm park, native landscaping with tiered rain gardens, stormwater retention basins, and 58 on-street parking spaces within a new internal street. The Southern Regional Planning Panel approved the subdivision DA in June 2025, demolition and remediation finished in early 2026, with earthworks and landscaping progressing.A revised DA for two-stage subdivision delivery was lodged in late 2025 due to boundary complexities.
Woonona Place
IRT Group's Woonona Place is an approved seniors housing redevelopment of the existing IRT Woonona site. The project will deliver five buildings with 98 independent living units, new basement parking, additions and refurbishment to the Flametree Residential Care Services, a social and wellness centre with hydrotherapy and allied health spaces, a clubhouse, landscaped open spaces and adaptive reuse of the heritage church as a restaurant and community hub.
The Plaza Woonona Specialist Retail and Recreational Centre
A mixed-use specialist retail and recreational development featuring six individual retail spaces, a gymnasium, a health spa with a 25m swimming pool, and a 0-6 year old childcare centre. The facility includes secure basement parking with allocated spaces for each tenancy and visitor parking, ideally located along the Princes Highway with street access.
Bulli Bypass Feasibility Study
Transport for NSW is undertaking a 20 million dollar investigation to extend Memorial Drive and bypass the Bulli town centre. Following extensive community consultation and technical reviews in late 2025, options involving tunnels or routes across the Illawarra Escarpment were excluded due to environmental impacts and terrain complexity. Planning now focuses on northern extension options along the existing transport corridor to improve traffic flow, safety, and network resilience.
Sandon Point Seniors Housing Development
Proposed seniors housing development at Sandon Point, Bulli by Anglicare Sydney. The concept includes a residential aged care facility, independent living units, communal facilities, services, access and car parking to support a retirement village community. The NSW Planning Portal lists SSD-68529462 with current status as SEARs Expired, indicating the most recent SSD process is not currently progressing through active assessment.
3,592 residents of Thirroul are employed, from a labour force of 3,671. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 68.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,266, 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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Thirroul features an accomplished resident labor force with substantial representation in professional services, a minimal unemployment rate of 2.2%, and annual job growth estimated at 2.7% via AreaSearch statistical area datasets. By March 2026, working residents numbered 3,592, with local joblessness sitting 2.0% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Workforce engagement remains particularly strong, recording a participation rate of 68.3% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records also revealed that 48.1% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome partially shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Key sectors employing local residents comprise education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical.
The local labor market exhibits marked concentration in education & training, capturing a workforce proportion 1.7 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of workers relative to 5.3% across the wider region. Comparing the resident workforce against the Census working population confirms the area's predominantly residential nature, offering relatively few commercial employment opportunities within its borders. Synthesised ABS and SALM figures indicate that in the twelve months to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.7% while the labor force expanded by 3.0%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in jobs and a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, alongside a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide an indicator of future labor requirements. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-level expectations to the local workforce distribution points to potential job growth for Thirroul residents of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (a weighted structural extrapolation presented for illustrative purposes without local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Thirroul is $2,281 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $974 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,370 a year against an average of $88,570. The average runs 52% 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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Thirroul recorded a median income of $58,370 alongside an average income of $88,570. These figures sit well above national benchmarks and exceed the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 brings estimated income levels to roughly $64,394 for the median and $97,710 for the average as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census place Thirroul between the 76th and 82nd percentiles nationally across personal, family, and household earnings.
The most common individual income band is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 28.3% of residents (1,855 people), in line with the regional benchmark of 29.9%. Substantial household purchasing power is evidenced by the 38.1% of households earning more than $3,000 per week. Housing costs absorb 14.8% of household income, while disposable income ranks in the 82nd percentile and the local SEIFA income metric sits in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thirroul had 2,298 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 11% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $540 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Thirroul were distributed between separate houses (75.6%) and other housing formats including apartments and semi-detached properties (24.5%), compared with 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright home ownership reached 41.9%, outpacing the Regional NSW standard, while 38.0% of residences were held under a mortgage and 20.1% were tenanted. Median housing repayments stood considerably higher than regional figures: monthly mortgage payments averaged $2,600 (compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW) and weekly rent sat at $540 (compared to $330 in Regional NSW).
Furthermore, local housing overheads outpace nationwide medians, which stand at $1,863 per month for mortgages and $375 per week for rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thirroul counted 2,298 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local households at 76.5%, broken down into couples with dependent children (37.9%), couples without children (30.3%), and single parent families (7.9%). The remaining 23.5% of homes are non-family arrangements, with single occupant households accounting for 21.1% and group living comprising 2.3%. With an average of 2.7 people per dwelling, household sizes in the area exceed the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.7% of adults in Thirroul hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 12.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 20.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 553 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 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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Thirroul exhibits exceptional academic credentials, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, substantially outstripping both the SA4 region (25.2%) and Rest of NSW (21.3%). This high level of qualification supports strong local engagement in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degree holders account for 25.4% of the adult population, followed by postgraduate award holders at 12.1% and graduate diploma recipients at 4.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are likewise well established, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificate-level awards (20.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Formal education participation is high throughout the community, with 30.2% of the local population actively enrolled in study.
This includes 10.8% attending primary school, 7.7% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Thirroul reaches 30 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 350 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Thirroul's local public transport network features 30 stops combining bus and rail connections. Across 24 active transit routes, these hubs provide 1,812 scheduled weekly departures. Public access is well distributed, with properties situated an average of 345 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this predominantly residential enclave, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of journeys and walking representing 4%. Households maintain an average of 1.5 vehicles. In addition, 48.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure influenced by prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules across the entire network provide an average of 258 trips each day, delivering roughly 60 departures per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.8% of residents in Thirroul report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Analysis of chronic illness prevalence and mortality rates by AreaSearch underscores strong health standards in Thirroul, characterised by low incidence of common conditions across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by roughly 62% of the population (4,056 people), exceeding both the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the Australian national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported conditions in the locality, affecting 8.4% and 6.7% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 71.8% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents under the age of 65 exhibit favorable health indicators. Among the 1,481 residents aged 65 and over (representing 22.6% of the population), overall health metrics remain robust and align closely with wider national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Thirroul is largely Australian-born, at 82.4% of residents, with 6.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Thirroul displays modest cultural diversity, with Australian-born residents accounting for 82.4% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 92.4%, and 93.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 46.3% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism shows a distinct local presence at 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds reported in Thirroul are English (30.4%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (10.8%). Several other backgrounds exhibit higher local shares relative to regional averages, including Welsh at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Scottish at 9.6% (versus 8.0%), and Spanish at 0.6% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thirroul is 43. 20.5% 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 age distribution in Thirroul closely tracks broader trends across Regional NSW, with the largest age group discrepancy measuring 2.7 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 43, matching both the 2021 Census outcome and the Regional NSW Census benchmark of 43, while sitting above the national Census median of 38. The proportion of residents in senior age groups (65+) has risen from 18.9% at the Census to an estimated 22.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and elderly age brackets are projected to account for the bulk of population growth, expanding by 373 residents (25%) to reach a total of 1,855, whereas younger demographics and children are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thirroul
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 3 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 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 — 71 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,348 at the 2021 Census → 6,556 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 (SAL13864). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.