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The median house price in Thornton (NSW) is $890k, with units at $732k. House values have moved 6.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Thornton (NSW) has an estimated 13,624 residents, up from 10,690 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,934 people, or 27.4%. Growth has averaged 4.5% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 305 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 71.0% of that increase. That puts 820 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across the broader region with validated new addresses post-Census, the suburb of Thornton (NSW) records an estimated 13,624 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,934 people (27.4%) relative to the 10,690 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. Such demographic movement is deduced from an estimated resident count of 12,550 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside an extra 305 validated new addresses logged post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 820 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with benchmark averages across AreaSearch study areas.
Pacing ahead of both Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the overall state, the suburb of Thornton (NSW) emerged as a regional growth frontrunner with its 27.4% surge since the 2021 census. Inbound interstate relocation served as the core catalyst, generating roughly 71.0% of total demographic additions in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from natural growth and overseas migration. Projections compiled by Geoscience Australia and the ABS from 2024, anchored on 2022 baseline figures, are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, whereas gaps are filled using NSW State Government SA2 modeling issued in 2022 utilizing 2021 as the starting point. These aggregated models also supply cohort-specific growth trajectories across all zones covering 2032 to 2041. Supported by these anticipated structural transitions, the suburb of Thornton (NSW) is slated for premier demographic expansion within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan zones nationwide, projected to add 11,332 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 forecasts to record a 16-year total increase of 75.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
455 new dwellings have been approved in Thornton (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 129, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining statistical building approval metrics from the ABS, AreaSearch notes an average of approximately 91 residential dwellings approved annually in Thornton, representing about 455 homes across the trailing 5 financial years, with FY-25 to date registering 129 approvals. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 6 incoming residents arrived per completed home over the last 5 financial years, indicating that construction is lagging demand and generating upward price tension, while average residential building costs stand at $427,000 per dwelling. Meanwhile, non-residential construction remains limited, with $430,000 in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year.
On a per-capita basis, construction volume in Thornton tracks at nearly half the rate observed across Rest of NSW, yet ranks in the 86th percentile among nationally tracked locations following an uptick in recent building activity. Current planning approvals encompass 65.0% detached dwellings alongside 35.0% medium and high-density housing, introducing more attached configurations that provide diverse price points ranging from larger family residences to compact options. This marks a notable transition from the standing stock of 93.0% houses, responding to land constraints, cost considerations, and evolving living preferences, while an intensity of approximately 92 people per approval highlights ongoing residential development. Moving forward, projections from the newest AreaSearch quarterly update indicate Thornton will add 10,257 residents through to 2041. Should building volumes fail to accelerate alongside this population inflow, residential scarcity could intensify market competition and reinforce upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Thornton (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Thornton (NSW), worth an estimated $1.1 billion. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.19 billion. 11 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 economic and social trajectory is heavily shaped by major planning and infrastructure undertakings, with AreaSearch cataloguing 17 key initiatives expected to influence the district. Prominent projects include the Raymond Terrace Place Plan, Brentwood Thornton Final Stage, North Thornton Estate, and the Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication.
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Waterford
Waterford is a masterplanned community in Chisholm, NSW, developed by AVID Property Group. The project spans approximately 173 hectares including 74 hectares of green space, wetlands, and parks, with 7km of walking and cycling paths. Waterford is being delivered in stages to approximately 1610 total lots, with a display village of 23 homes from builders including McDonald Jones Homes, Clarendon Homes, Simonds Homes and Eden Brae Homes. The community includes established schools such as St Bede's College and St Aloysius Primary, a childcare centre, and a future village centre and sports precinct.
North Thornton Estate
A residential development offering house and land packages for growing families and first-home buyers in Thornton, featuring modern home designs with proximity to Maitland CBD, Green Hills Shopping Centre, schools, and transport links. Part of the broader Thornton North development area with display homes at HomeWorld Thornton.
Brentwood Thornton Final Stage
Final release of 35 generous sized residential lots in Brentwood Thornton, the concluding stage of a 175-lot contemporary living estate. Located minutes from Newcastle and Maitland, featuring generously proportioned blocks (451-709sqm), open green spaces, parklands, and direct pedestrian access to Allan and Don Lawrence Sports Field. The development includes a planned 132-place childcare centre and offers lifestyle options for building dream homes.
Thornton Road Bridge Duplication
Duplication of Thornton Road Bridge over the Main North railway at Thornton, providing four lanes to ease congestion at the Glenroy Street bottleneck and maintain a flood-free route linking northern Maitland to the M1 Pacific Motorway, Pacific Highway and Hunter Expressway. The Review of Environmental Factors was determined in April 2026, approving the project for construction. Early works and demolition of the original 2010 rail bridge and pedestrian crossing began in mid-2026, with construction of the new duplicated bridge expected to start at the end of 2026.The NSW Government has committed a total of $50 million to the project, which is expected to benefit around 24,500 daily motorists and support Maitland LGA's forecast growth of more than 44,000 residents and 11,500 jobs by 2041.
Chisholm Plaza
Chisholm Plaza is a $180 million neighbourhood shopping centre currently under construction in the Waterford Estate. The 15,000 sqm development is triple-anchored by Woolworths, Aldi, and Dan Murphys, and will include over 50 specialty stores. The precinct features a 112-place childcare centre, swim school, gym, medical centre, and a dining precinct with a tavern. The project targets a 4-star Green Star rating and will provide 638 car spaces. Construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in March 2025, with completion expected in the last quarter of 2026.
Sophia Waters Sportsground
A new neighbourhood sportsground in Sophia Waters, Chisholm, funded by Maitland City Council as part of its 2025-26 capital works program. The facility includes two mixed sports fields, a turf cricket wicket, an amenities building with accessible changerooms and toilets, a canteen, storage, irrigation, field flood lighting, fencing, and over 100 parking spaces. A playspace adjacent to the sportsground is also planned. Construction commenced May 2025 with completion targeted for late 2026. The facility will serve the growing residential communities of Thornton, Chisholm and surrounds.
Raymond Terrace Place Plan
Port Stephens Council is developing the Raymond Terrace Place Plan to guide the 20-year growth and revitalisation of the town centre, succeeding the 2015 strategy. The plan targets approximately 2,500 new dwellings with a focus on diverse housing types including townhouses and affordable options to support a population increase of over 5,400 residents. Key elements include public space upgrades, safety enhancements, and the William Street Public Domain Plan.
Thornton Road Network
Comprehensive $155 million infrastructure program for upgrade and expansion of the road network in Thornton to improve traffic flow and safety. Includes road network improvements, intersection upgrades, new turning lanes, improved pedestrian facilities, traffic signal optimization, utility connections, and infrastructure to support major residential growth. Key projects include the Raymond Terrace Road and Government Road intersection upgrade, Haussman Drive duplication, and various traffic facilities across the Thornton area. Funded through state and federal grants, Council's Capital Works Program and the Thornton North Development Contributions Plan.
5,858 residents of Thornton (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,018. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 60.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,097, about 89% 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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Thornton features a balanced occupational profile split across blue-collar and white-collar roles with strong representation in essential services, maintaining an unemployment rate of 2.7% per AreaSearch regional aggregations. Total employment reached 5,858 residents as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 1.4% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, and labour participation matches Regional NSW's 60.6%. In addition, 20.0% of local workers reported working from home in Census returns, though pandemic-era restrictions during Covid-19 may have influenced these figures. The primary employment sectors among local workers consist of health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade.
The workforce displays an exceptional concentration in public administration & safety, capturing 1.4 times the regional proportion, whereas agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.8% locally versus 5.3% regionally. A comparison between the resident labor base and the working population counted locally during the Census suggests that employment opportunities within the immediate area remain limited. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics indicate that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool shrank by 2.3% while working numbers fell by 2.4%, elevating unemployment by 0.1 percentage points, which contrasts with Regional NSW where workforce numbers dropped 0.4%, employment declined 0.9%, and unemployment climbed 0.5 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment projections from Mar-26 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide perspective on future job requirements in Thornton across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector; mapping these sector rates onto Thornton's industrial composition suggests local job growth of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (calculated as a simple weighted illustration excluding local demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Thornton (NSW) is $2,051 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $887 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,236 a year against an average of $60,820. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that individual earnings in the suburb of Thornton track below national norms, registering a median of $52,236 and an average of $60,820, compared with $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $57,627 (median) and $67,097 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels in the 2021 Census, earnings placed near the 66th percentile nationwide, with the largest group comprising 41.7% of residents (5,681 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, compared to 29.9% across the broader region.
While accommodation costs absorb 15.2% of income, strong baseline earnings maintain disposable income at the 70th percentile, alongside a 4th decile placement on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thornton (NSW) had 3,699 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that standalone houses account for 92.8% of residential properties in Thornton while other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached structures, units, and 'other' dwellings) represent 7.1%, whereas Regional NSW records 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Thornton stands at 24.0%, trailing the regional level, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (41.3%) or occupied by tenants (34.8%). Median mortgage payments reached $1,800 monthly compared to $1,733 regionally, while median weekly rent was $400 against $330 in Regional NSW; relative to Australian averages, local monthly mortgage obligations sit below the $1,863 national mark while local rents surpass the $375 benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thornton (NSW) counted 3,699 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,714 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family living arrangements constitute 81.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children (38.9%), couples without children (28.7%), and single parent families (12.8%). The remaining 18.5% comprises non-family residences, where lone person households represent 15.0% and group households make up 3.3%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.8 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.9% of adults in Thornton (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 11.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,097 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 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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Tertiary attainment in the area lags broader benchmarks, with university qualification rates at 15.9% compared to the NSW average of 32.2%, highlighting an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher education category at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational credentials remain prominent across the community, with 43.2% of persons aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (33.2%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Student engagement remains substantial throughout the community, with 29.8% of residents participating in formal learning programs. By level of schooling, this comprises 10.1% attending primary schools, 7.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Thornton (NSW) reaches 102 stops on 94 routes, timetabled for about 5,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Thornton consists of 102 operational transit stops spanning both buses and train services, connecting 94 distinct routes that deliver 5,029 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage ensures good local convenience, positioning residents an average distance of 215 meters from the nearest stopping point. Given the residential orientation, commuting primarily heads outward, with car transport dominating at 95%, while private vehicle rates stand at 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average, alongside 20.0% of residents working from home during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences. Service schedules generate 718 trips per day across the combined transport network, averaging approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop, with the accompanying mapping illustrating the 100 nearest transit points relative to the central point of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.5% of residents in Thornton (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to significant health challenges within Thornton across both younger and older demographics, alongside a comparatively low rate of private health cover encompassing approximately 51% of residents (~6,949 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported conditions across the locality, affecting 10.1% and 11.4% of the population, while 65.5% of residents reported having no diagnosed conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age adults experience notable health pressures driven by chronic ailments, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 12.4% of the community (1,689 people) versus 23.3% across Regional NSW, experiencing overall health outcomes that align closely with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Thornton (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 90.1% of residents, with 6.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (30.6%). 4.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Thornton below wider benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 90.1% of the population, citizens comprising 93.4%, and 93.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 54.8% of the community compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Examining parental birthplaces, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Thornton include Australian at 33.3%, English at 30.6%, and Scottish at 7.2%. Specific demographic variations also emerge, with Australian Aboriginal representation standing at 4.9% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 0.3% (against 0.1%), and Welsh heritage at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thornton (NSW) is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 31.5% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Thornton (NSW) are oriented around younger family households, with persons aged 25 - 44 representing 31.6% of residents as at August 2026 compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while elderly and retiree age groups (65+) make up 12.4% against a regional benchmark of 23.3%. The median age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, which sat 11 years beneath the Regional NSW level of 43 at that Census and below the national median of 38 at that Census. Meanwhile, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 decreased from 23.0% at the Census to an estimated 20.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, cohorts aged 0 - 24 are projected to experience the highest nominal expansion, adding 3,119 people (64%) to reach 8,010, while senior demographics (65+) are modeled to grow most rapidly in relative terms, climbing 100% to 3,387 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thornton (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 305 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,690 at the 2021 Census → 13,624 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 (SAL13867). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.