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The median house price in Thornton (NSW) is $885k, with units at $731k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Thornton (NSW) has an estimated 13,073 residents, up from 10,690 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,383 people, or 22.3%. Growth has averaged 4.3% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 292 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 71.0% of that increase. That puts 787 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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Assessments of ABS demographics updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census show the suburb of Thornton (NSW) has a population calculated at roughly 13,073 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,383 people (22.3%) since the 2021 Census, which registered 10,690 people. The change is calculated from a resident population of 12,416, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 292 validated new addresses post-Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 787 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages for locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 22.3% expansion in the suburb of Thornton (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the state overall, positioning it as a key driver of regional growth. This demographic growth was mostly supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 71.0% of the total population gains in recent times, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region published in 2024, utilising 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch draws on SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Projected growth rates by age cohort from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Thornton (NSW) is projected to experience remarkable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas across the country. The population is anticipated to expand by 10,959 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 78.8% over the 16 years.
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 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 119, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS show that Thornton registers roughly 91 residential building approvals annually, equating to a total of 455 approved dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 110 approvals have been logged. With an average of 5.2 people entering the area for every completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is running far ahead of supply, which tends to push values upward and heighten buyer competition, while new residences carry an average construction value of $393,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $430,000 have been logged during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the area.
Compared to Rest of NSW, building activity per capita in Thornton stands at approximately 69%, placing the area within the 80th percentile of locations assessed nationwide. Recent approvals consist of 65.0% separate houses and 35.0% semi-detached properties or apartments, offering a broader range of options at different price levels, ranging from family residences to affordable, denser options. This indicates a notable shift away from the traditional housing stock (which currently comprises 93.0% houses), driven by declining land availability, changing lifestyles, and affordability pressures. The region has roughly 138 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding property market. Projections indicate Thornton is set to add 10,301 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimation by AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its present pace, the supply of new housing may fail to keep up with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on prices.
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 infrastructure projects, major works, and strategic planning updates are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 active projects likely to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication, North Thornton Estate, the final stage of Brentwood Thornton, and the Raymond Terrace Place Plan, with detailed listings below outlining the most significant projects.
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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.
5,749 residents of Thornton (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 5,908. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 60.1%. 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 11,541, about 88% 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 evenly distributed across office-based and manual occupations, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, compiled from regional statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 5,749 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 1.4% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is very close to the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates a moderate 20.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade.
There is a particularly high concentration of workers in public administration & safety, standing at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.8% of employment, compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The mismatch between the census day working population and the total resident workforce indicates that local job opportunities within the area are limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 reveals the labour force contracted by 2.7% and total employment fell by 2.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labour force shrink by 0.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.5 percentage points. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspectives on future occupational demand. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to project employment trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will experience varied rates of change. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighted projection that does not factor in local population adjustments.
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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Based on aggregated postcode data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Thornton recorded a median income of $52,236 and an average income of $60,820. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to regional figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures would be roughly $57,627 for the median and $67,097 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in the area rank in the 66th percentile nationwide.
Income brackets show 41.7% of the population (5,451 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring regional trends where 29.9% of residents fall into this group. Housing costs account for 15.2% of household income, but solid earnings keep net disposable income in the 70th percentile, with the SEIFA index for income placing the area in the 4th decile.
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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Residential architecture in Thornton at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.8% separate houses and 7.1% alternative housing types (including townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% of dwellings and other structures accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership levels lagged the regional benchmark at 24.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (41.3%) or tenants (34.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,800 was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $400 also exceeded the regional figure of $330.
On a national level, mortgage repayments remain below the Australian average of $1,863, while local rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thornton (NSW) counted 3,699 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,524 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 81.5%, which includes couples with children at 38.9%, couples without children at 28.7%, and single parent households at 12.8%. The remaining 18.5% consists of non-family households, with single person households representing 15.0% and group housing accounting for 3.3%. The median household size of 2.8 residents is larger than the Regional NSW average 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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Educational attainment levels present some difficulties, with university graduation rates at 15.9%, which is well below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Practical and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 43.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (33.2%). Engagement in learning is high, with 29.8% of local residents enrolled in some form of study.
This cohort includes 10.1% in primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 4.7% undertaking higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Thornton (NSW) reaches 85 stops on 96 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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Analysis of transit networks shows 85 active transport stops in Thornton, consisting of bus and train infrastructure. These stops accommodate 96 different routes, delivering a total of 5,021 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 215 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the dominant mode of travel at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. Around 20.0% of the workforce worked from home, based on 2021 Census statistics, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.
Services run at an average of 717 trips daily across the network, which translates to roughly 59 weekly departures for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends reveals notable health challenges in Thornton, with common illnesses affecting both younger and older residents, while the level of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 51% of the population (~6,668 people). Psychological health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 11.4 and 10.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.5% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces significant challenges due to higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 12.2% of the local population (1,594 people), which is below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%.
Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the wider community.
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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The local area shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 90.1% of residents born in Australia, 93.4% holding citizenship, and 93.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 54.8% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary ancestral lines reported are Australian at 33.3%, English at 30.6%, and Scottish at 7.2%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 4.9% of the population (compared to 4.6% across the region), Samoan heritage at 0.3% (compared to 0.1% regionally), and Welsh ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thornton (NSW) is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 32.3% 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 median age of 32 in Thornton is significantly lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (17.3%) but fewer seniors aged 65 - 74 (7.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 13.0% to 14.7% of the population. In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 11.0% to 9.3%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 12.0% to 10.8%.
By 2041, demographic shifts are expected to alter the age structure significantly, led by the 45 to 54 group which is projected to grow by 118% (1,659 people) to reach 3,071, up from 1,411.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 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 — 292 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,690 at the 2021 Census → 13,073 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 (SAL13867). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.