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The median house price in Thrumster is $917k, with units at $730k. House values have moved 10.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Thrumster has an estimated 4,140 residents, up from 2,382 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,758 people, or 73.8%. Growth has averaged 15.2% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 909 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 317 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 population of the suburb of Thrumster is estimated at around 4,140 as of May 2026. This shows a rise of 1,758 people (73.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,382 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,118, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 909 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 317 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. The 73.8% growth of the suburb of Thrumster since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW (4.9%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 90.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of regional areas across the nation is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 1,325 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 31.5% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
604 new dwellings have been approved in Thrumster over the past five years, an average of 120 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 29 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 164, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Thrumster has experienced around 120 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with an estimated 604 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 151 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 3.5 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition, leading to pricing pressures, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $473,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Additionally, $11.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Relative to Rest of NSW, Thrumster has 461.0% more development activity (per person). creating greater choice for buyers. This level is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 70.0% standalone homes and 30.0% attached dwellings, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 91.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 25 people per dwelling approval, Thrumster shows characteristics of a growth area. Looking ahead, Thrumster is expected to grow by 1,303 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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 Thrumster, worth an estimated $2.24 billion. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.64 billion. 14 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and sports & recreation. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Thrumster Business Park, Sovereign Place Town Centre, The Sanctuary Port Macquarie, and Barton Heights Master Plan (Sovereign Hills), with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Thrumster Business Park
Thrumster Business Park is an eco-friendly industrial precinct in Port Macquarie covering 120,000 sqm across 60+ lots. The development features two distinct zones: Precinct 1 for community-oriented businesses and Precinct 2 for traditional industrial use. A major expansion approved in late 2025 (PP-2023-2079) rezoned 5.5 hectares to E3 Productivity Support to accommodate 170 residential units, commercial spaces, and medical facilities. As of early 2026, Stages 1, 2, and 3 are registered, with civil works and wastewater infrastructure upgrades currently underway to support the expanded master plan.
Sovereign Place Town Centre
The commercial heart of the Sovereign Hills master planned community. Stage One is complete. The Town Centre is planned to expand to over 60,000sqm, incorporating diverse retail, a Business and Technology Park, a Health and Wellbeing Precinct, commercial offices, and a community library and town green.
The Sanctuary Port Macquarie
Masterplanned residential community offering 245 premium homesites in a relaxed coastal lifestyle setting. Located 10 minutes from Port Macquarie CBD, the development includes 30 hectares of protected nature reserves with flat, elevated blocks.
Sovereign Hills Master Planned Community
A $1.5 billion master-planned community by Lewis Land Group spanning 350 hectares in the Thrumster urban release area, planned for over 2,000 residential dwellings and supporting over 3,000 residents[cite: 1]. The community features the Sovereign Place Town Centre, a dedicated Health and Wellbeing precinct, Business and Technology Park, local schools, open parklands, and the Sovereign Rise land lease community[cite: 1]. Active construction continues across residential stages and town centre precinct expansions[cite: 1].
Fernbank Creek and Sancrox Structure Plan
A strategic long-term vision for the Fernbank Creek and Sancrox area to develop a network of serviced villages. The plan identifies a potential yield of 4,500 dwellings across four key precincts to support Port Macquarie-Hastings region growth through 2046. It guides rezoning, infrastructure sequencing for water and sewer, and environmental conservation, forming a core part of the Local Housing Delivery Plan adopted in late 2024 and supported by NSW Government planning updates in 2025.
Barton Heights Master Plan (Sovereign Hills)
A staged urban development within the Sovereign Hills masterplanned community in the Thrumster urban release area north of the Oxley Highway, Port Macquarie. The overall master plan (DA 2024/900) covers approximately 205 residential lots across multiple precincts, a business technology park, entertainment and leisure area, and associated infrastructure including koala habitat offsets across a 37.2 ha project area. Phase 1 of the Barton Heights residential precinct (91 lots) received development approval from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and has been constructed and sold, with Barton Ridge Stage 3B and 3C both sold out by late 2025.The broader master plan DA was referred under the EPBC Act and was expected to be determined by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council by November 2025. Lewis Land Group also has a Display Village planned for the Barton Heights precinct.
Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mechanical and Clinical Infrastructure Upgrade
The NSW Government is investing $265 million to upgrade Port Macquarie Base Hospital. The project is in master planning and concept design and will deliver a new four-storey inpatient unit building, an expanded and refurbished Emergency Department, new maternity and neonatal units, link bridges, a landscaped courtyard and essential mechanical system upgrades across existing hospital buildings. Survey works have been undertaken to support planning, with community feedback invited on the proposed designs.
Tuffins Lane Sporting Precinct Drainage
Drainage infrastructure upgrade for the Tuffins Lane sporting precinct to improve field conditions and facility usability during wet weather periods.
2,298 residents of Thrumster are employed, from a labour force of 2,338. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 73.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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. 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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Thrumster has a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.7%, and 4.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,298 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.4% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (73.4% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.4% of Thrumster's workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 4.9% and labour force increased by 5.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Thrumster. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Thrumster's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Thrumster is $1,988 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $882 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,825 a year against an average of $83,751. 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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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the suburb of Thrumster is extremely high nationally, with the median assessed at $63,825 while the average income stands at $83,751. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $70,412 (median) and $92,394 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Thrumster cluster around the 64th percentile nationally.
Distribution data shows the largest segment comprises 38.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,593 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 60th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thrumster had 800 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Thrumster, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 90.8% houses and 9.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Thrumster was lagging that of Regional NSW, at 21.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (47.9%) or rented (31.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,080, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Thrumster's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thrumster counted 800 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,390 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 30% 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 households dominate at 82.8% of all households, comprising 38.9% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.2%, with lone person households at 14.5% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.9% of adults in Thrumster hold a university qualification, including 15.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,016 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,016 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 qualifications in Thrumster trail regional benchmarks, with 22.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (31.1%). Educational participation is notably high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Thrumster reaches 9 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 310 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transport analysis reveals 9 active transport stops operating within Thrumster comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 41 individual routes, collectively providing 307 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 342 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. A relatively low 12.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 43 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.6% of residents in Thrumster report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Thrumster faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (2,483 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.5 and 9.9% of residents, respectively, while 68.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (567 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Thrumster is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 8.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (30.9%). 5.5% 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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Thrumster was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.1% of its population born in Australia, 91.1% being citizens, and 91.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Thrumster was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.4% of people in Thrumster. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 2.5% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Thrumster are English, comprising 31.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 30.9% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.4% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.5% of Thrumster (vs 4.6% regionally), Maltese at 0.8% (vs 0.4%) and Indian at 2.8% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thrumster is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 30.0% 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 32-year median age in Thrumster is notably under Regional NSW's average of 43 and also substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Regional NSW, Thrumster has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (16.6%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (8.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 2.9% to 4.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.1% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 15.9% to 14.2% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 10.2% to 8.7%.
By 2041, Thrumster is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 49% (339 people), reaching 1,027 from 687.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thrumster
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 — 909 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,382 at the 2021 Census → 4,140 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 (SAL13869). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.