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The median house price in Thirroul is $1.90m, with units at $1.25m. House values have moved -0.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Thirroul has an estimated 6,539 residents, up from 6,348 at the 2021 Census — a change of 191 people, or 3.0%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,348 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Thirroul's population is estimated at around 6,539 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 191 people (3.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,348 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,532, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 50 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,348 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb of Thirroul's 3.0% growth since census positions it within 1.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year are adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas where this information is unavailable, AreaSearch relies on SA2 projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Growth rates by age group from these combined sources are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population expansion is projected to be slightly below the median for regional locations across Australia, with the suburb of Thirroul expected to grow by 528 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 8.0% over the 16 years.
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177 new dwellings have been approved in Thirroul over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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Data on building approvals from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicates that about 35 residential properties receive development consent each year in Thirroul. This equates to an estimated 177 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 24 to date in FY-26. Given that an average of 1 new resident per year has arrived for each completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the property market shows a healthy balance between supply and demand, indicating steady conditions. The average construction cost of these new residences stands at $923,000, which suggests that building activity is focused on the high-end residential market.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $3.2 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, development activity per person in Thirroul is similar, which helps maintain a steady market in line with regional trends. New residential approvals consist of 52.0% standalone houses and 48.0% apartments or townhouses, showing a growing mix of attached housing styles that provide options across different price points, ranging from spacious family residences to smaller, more affordable options. This represents a notable shift away from the current housing stock (where houses make up 76.0%), which points to a decreasing supply of vacant land and reflects changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With approximately 161 people per residential approval, Thirroul presents the characteristics of a low-density area. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future projections suggest Thirroul will add 521 residents by 2041. If current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing should easily accommodate demand, which is favorable for purchasers and could support population growth beyond current forecasts.
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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 $2.78 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are key drivers of regional performance. In total, 4 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an impact on the area. The key initiatives include the McCauley Lodge Redevelopment, the Thirroul Plaza Redevelopment, the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot, and the Bulli Bypass Feasibility Study, with details provided on those most relevant to local property markets.
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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.
3,583 residents of Thirroul are employed, from a labour force of 3,661. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 68.4%. 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 5,253, 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilation of statistical area information. In March 2026, there were 3,583 employed residents, while the unemployment rate was 2.0 percentage points lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is also significantly elevated, standing at 68.4% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents (48.1%) worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is concentrated within the fields of education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The locality is highly specialized in the education & training sector, where the proportion of workers is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing just 0.5% of the workforce compared to 5.3% across the region. Due to its residential nature, the area offers few local jobs relative to the size of its resident workforce, as shown by comparing the count of local workers against working residents. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, during the year ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 2.7% and the labour force grew by 3.0%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decline in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce profile to model future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests employment for residents will rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population projections.
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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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that the suburb of Thirroul recorded a median taxpayer income of $58,370 and an average income of $88,570. These figures are among the highest in the country, compared to median and average incomes of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $64,394 for the median and $97,710 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area were positioned between the 76th and 82nd percentiles nationwide.
The dominant income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, containing 28.3% of residents (1,850 people), which aligns with the metropolitan average of 29.9% in the same category. Financial strength is evident, with 38.1% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports local retail spending. Housing costs consume 14.8% of income, while strong earnings place local residents in the 82nd percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
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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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Thirroul was composed of 75.6% separate houses and 24.5% other dwelling types, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative residences, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership in Thirroul was higher than the Regional NSW level at 41.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (38.0%) or rented (20.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $540 compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Thirroul are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
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 make up the majority of households at 76.5%, consisting of couples with children at 37.9%, couples without children at 30.3%, and single-parent households at 7.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.5%, with single-person households representing 21.1% and group houses making up 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than 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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Academic achievement in Thirroul is significantly higher than regional averages, with 41.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a tertiary degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 25.2% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of degrees positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational training is also well represented, with 31.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 20.7%.
Participation in study is high, with 30.2% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 10.8% in primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 5.3% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Thirroul reaches 30 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 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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An analysis of local public transport shows 30 active transit stops in Thirroul, including both bus and train services. These stops are connected to 27 distinct routes, which together provide 1,221 passenger services each week. Access to transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 345 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport method at 88%, while 4% of commuters walk. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles.
A high proportion of residents, 48.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time. Transit services average 174 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 40 weekly services at each individual stop.
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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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Data on health outcomes shows excellent results for Thirroul, based on mortality figures and chronic disease rates compiled by AreaSearch, which demonstrate a very low incidence of common health issues across all demographics. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 62% of the population (4,045 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common health issues reported in the area, affecting 8.4 and 6.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.8% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health statistics for residents under 65 are better than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the population (1,464 people), and health outcomes for this older cohort are very strong, matching the high rankings seen in the broader population.
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 has lower levels of cultural diversity than the national average, with 82.4% of the population born in Australia, 92.4% holding citizenship, and 93.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 46.3% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestries reported by residents are English at 30.4%, Australian at 25.3%, and Irish at 10.8%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other ancestries: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 9.6% (compared to 8.0% regionally), and Spanish at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
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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With a median age of 43, Thirroul is equal to the Regional NSW average of 43 and older than the national median of 38. Residents aged 45 to 54 are highly represented at 13.5% of the population, while those aged 25 to 34 represent a smaller proportion (8.7%) than is typical in Regional NSW. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.3% to 7.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.5% to 11.8%, while the 55 to 64 cohort shrank from 14.5% to 12.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections point to shifts in the local age profile. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 44% (211 people), rising from 483 to 695. The combined age brackets over 65 are expected to account for 55% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend in the area, whereas the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected 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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 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 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 — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,348 at the 2021 Census → 6,539 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 (SAL13864). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.