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The median house price in Waitara is $2.58m, with units at $795k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Waitara has an estimated 8,397 residents, up from 7,837 at the 2021 Census — a change of 560 people, or 7.1%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 216 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 11,347 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Waitara has an estimated count of around 8,397 residents, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates alongside validated post-Census address additions. This indicates an expansion of 560 people (7.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 7,837 people. This upward trend stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 8,393 determined via the June 2025 ABS release, supplemented by 216 validated new addresses post-Census. With 11,347 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper 10% nationally for density, creating intense competition for local land.
The suburb of Waitara outpaced both the broader SA3 area (4.6%) and the wider SA4 region with its 7.1% post-2021 Census growth rate, positioning it at the forefront of regional expansion. Inbound overseas migration served as the core catalyst, functioning as virtually the sole driver of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline data), while unlisted SA2 localities utilize 2022 NSW State Government releases based on 2021 numbers. Across the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, age-cohort growth rates from these combined series are applied to every location. Looking forward, the suburb of Waitara is slated for above-median growth nationwide, with aggregated SA2 models projecting an addition of 1,038 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 12.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Waitara over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 154, 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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ABS building data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Waitara averages approximately 10 residential dwelling approvals annually, amounting to 54 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 154 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area recorded an average intake of 3 new residents per dwelling each year, highlighting sustained buyer interest, with new construction valued at an average build cost of $485,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $32.7 million during this financial year, underscoring significant non-residential development activity. Per capita residential building approvals in Waitara track 83.0% higher than Greater Sydney, broadening options for purchasers.
Recent development activity comprises 27.0% detached dwellings alongside 73.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on compact residences provides accessible price points that appeal to first-home purchasers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. Developers are delivering standalone housing at a higher rate than the baseline stock (9.0% at Census), demonstrating enduring appetite for detached family living despite prevailing densification. The ratio stands at around 102 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating a growing residential sector. Projections indicate that Waitara will add 1,034 residents by 2041 according to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Under current construction trajectories, new residential supply could face difficulties keeping pace with demographic expansion, likely intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Waitara, worth an estimated $800 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.3 billion. 5 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic planning initiatives, public infrastructure investments, and major urban works serve as key catalysts for local performance. AreaSearch has identified 8 prominent developments influencing the immediate area. Notable undertakings include Twin Towers Hornsby, Eastwood Gardens (Waitara), Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning, along with Linea Apartments (94-98 George Street), with the subsequent schedule detailing the most impactful schemes.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Eastwood Gardens (Waitara)
Eastwood Gardens (Waitara) is a proposed three-tower residential apartment project opposite Waitara Station, originally promoted by Toplace with around 300 dwellings, retail space and a landscaped podium over basement parking.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} As at late 2025, the existing low-rise apartments at 5 Park Avenue and 19-21 Waitara Avenue remain in place and continue to be sold and leased under their established building profiles, indicating that demolition and construction for the Eastwood Gardens scheme have not commenced.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} The site forms part of a broader high-density residential precinct around Mark Taylor Oval that has been planned for multi-unit housing in Hornsby Shire.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} On this basis the project is best treated as a major apartment development within the Residential Development category and the Apartment Developments sub-category.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Toplace Pty Ltd entered voluntary administration in 2023 and remains under external control, so any future delivery of the Eastwood Gardens concept is uncertain and likely dependent on a new proponent or restructuring outcome.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Hornsby Park
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional bush parkland in Sydney's upper north shore. The first stage opened to the public in late March 2026, comprising the Crusher Plant Precinct (lawns, picnic shelters, electric BBQs, accessible toilets, free parking), the Southern Lookout providing fully accessible sweeping views into the volcanic quarry void, and the upgraded Heritage Steps linking the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre down into the precinct. Construction continues in stages, with future works including the Quarry Loop walking and cycling track, additional scenic lookouts, a bike jump and pump track, and the Old Mans Valley field of play.Longer term masterplan elements feature a freshwater quarry lake, wetlands cascade, lakeside amenities and an accessible lift to the quarry base. The masterplan was designed by Clouston Associates with Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 has been supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund.
Linea Apartments (94-98 George Street)
DA-approved mixed-use project within Hornsby town centre: demolition of existing structures and construction of a 13-14 storey building comprising approx. 76 residential units above three levels of commercial floorspace, with recent Section 4.55 modifications lodged in 2025.
Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional parkland. The project is being delivered in stages, with the Crusher Plant Precinct, Southern Lookout, and Heritage Steps opening in March 2026. Current works focus on the Old Mans Valley Field of Play, featuring a multi-purpose sporting field, bike pump and jump tracks, and new community facilities to support the growing population near the Hornsby Town Centre.
Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning
Council's adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan has been implemented through the NSW Government's Hornsby Transport Oriented Development rezoning, which came into effect on 27 November 2024. The rezoning provides capacity for over 6,000 new homes, about 2,900 jobs, affordable housing contributions, new and upgraded open space, a new library, community centre, cultural and creative facilities, better walking and cycling links, and provisions for a new bus interchange. Development applications can now be lodged and assessed under the new planning controls.
The Residences at Wahroonga Estate
Stage 1 of the $1.5 billion Wahroonga Estate masterplan, delivering 128 premium apartments across three six-storey buildings on the 66-hectare Seventh-day Adventist Church precinct. Developed by Capital Corporation in a joint venture with the Church and built by DASCO, the project features curved brick facade design by Group GSA, bespoke interiors by Coco Republic, and landscaped communal spaces with direct access to Coups Creek bushland. Targeting downsizers and owner-occupiers on Sydney's Upper North Shore, adjacent to the Sydney Adventist Hospital.
Westfield Hornsby Transport Oriented Development
A major mixed-use redevelopment of Westfield Hornsby within the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct. Following finalised state-led rezoning, the project allows for approximately 6,000 new dwellings across multiple high-rise residential towers (reaching up to 53 storeys), alongside expanded retail, commercial spaces, and 2,900 new jobs. Key infrastructure includes a new public library, a Town Square, a new pedestrian overpass at Hornsby Station, and upgraded open spaces like Burdett Street Park.
Braeside Street Road Upgrade
Ku-ring-gai Council is preparing the first stage of upgrades to Braeside Street in Wahroonga (between Eastern Road and Westbrook Avenue). Works include new drainage infrastructure, kerb and gutter construction, pavement rehabilitation and targeted tree management with replanting. The first construction phase is scheduled for early 2026, subject to environmental approvals and Council tendering.
4,333 residents of Waitara are employed, from a labour force of 4,578. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,937, about 83% 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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Waitara boasts a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector standing out in representation, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,333 residents are employed while the unemployment rate exceeds Greater Sydney's 4.1% by 1.2%, and workforce participation falls slightly below the standard at 66.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data indicates that a substantial 56.4% of residents work from home, although the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors among local workers comprise professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Local representation in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.7 times the wider metropolitan proportion. Conversely, the construction industry is underrepresented locally, engaging just 3.5% of Waitara workers relative to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Given its predominantly residential nature, local job positions remain constrained, as demonstrated by the balance between resident workers and local employment counts at the Census. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data that were combined from larger statistical areas, employment levels rose by 2.4% and the labour force grew by 1.1% during the year ending March 2026, which resulted in the unemployment rate dropping by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, a labour force expansion of 1.9%, and only a marginal decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Waitara. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Waitara's employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 7.8% over five years and 15.5% 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 Waitara is $2,106 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,055 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,174 a year against an average of $93,471. The average runs 46% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation records from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Waitara generate a median income of $64,174 and an average of $93,471. These metrics place the area well above national benchmarks, outperforming Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current March 2026 figures are estimated at $70,797 for median earnings and $103,117 on average. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes between the 72nd and 83rd percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 36.2% (3,039 individuals) sit within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, aligning with the metropolitan proportion of 30.9%. Residential housing costs absorb 19.1% of earnings, yet strong wages sustain disposable income at the 67th percentile, while SEIFA socioeconomic indices position the locality in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Waitara had 3,088 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 9% detached houses and 89% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% 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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Census records indicate that housing stock in Waitara is composed of 8.8% houses alongside 91.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and alternative dwelling types), in contrast to the Sydney metro balance of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership sits at 18.9%, trailing the wider Sydney metro level, while 29.8% of properties are mortgaged and 51.3% are rented. Local median monthly mortgage payments stand at $2,200, below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, whereas median weekly rent reaches $490, exceeding the metropolitan mark of $470. In a broader context, Waitara mortgage costs remain higher than the Australian standard of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Waitara counted 3,088 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,309 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 70.4%, comprising couples with children at 37.2%, couples without children at 22.3%, and single parent families at 9.6%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 29.6%, consisting of lone person households at 27.1% and group share homes at 2.4%. With an average of 2.4 people per home, median household size sits below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.8% of adults in Waitara hold a university qualification, including 37.4% with a bachelor degree and 22.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 8.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 350 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,147 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials among Waitara residents surpass broader state and national levels, with 62.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile underpins the district's alignment with professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 37.4%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 22.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 18.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (8.5%). Participation in formal learning is substantial across the community, with 30.4% of the population actively enrolled in study programs.
This cohort includes 12.3% attending primary schools, 5.4% undertaking tertiary courses, and 4.3% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Waitara reaches 14 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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 Waitara includes 14 active stops spanning both bus and rail networks. These facilities are serviced by 23 separate routes, generating a combined total of 3,942 weekly passenger trips. Transit connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 168 meters to the closest boarding point. Commuting is largely outward-bound given the suburb's residential focus, with private vehicles accounting for 56% of journeys to work, followed by 28% via train and 10% on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 0.4 per dwelling, which is below the metropolitan standard. Working from home was recorded at 56.4% during the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during that timeframe.
Public transport services run at an average rate of 563 trips per day across all available routes, delivering roughly 281 weekly trips for each designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.4% of residents in Waitara report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal very positive outcomes across Waitara, evidenced by low rates of mortality and a minimal incidence of chronic illness across all age brackets. Private health insurance participation is particularly pronounced, covering approximately 64% of residents (5,356 people). This exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 59.9% and outpaces the nationwide average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported ailments in the suburb, recorded among 4.6 and 4.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 81.4% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, surpassing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 74.6%.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 14.7% of the locality (1,234 people), displaying strong overall health metrics that mirror broad national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.3% of Waitara residents were born overseas and 67.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (22.6%) and Indian (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Waitara is exceptionally high, with 67.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 67.3% born overseas. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, practiced by 31.9% of the local population. Additionally, Hinduism shows substantial representation at 20.7%, considerably higher than the 5.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary cohorts in Waitara comprise Chinese at 22.6% (compared to 8.4% across the broader region), Other backgrounds at 19.8%, and Indian ancestry at 15.0% (against 3.6% regionally). Noticeable concentrations are also present among other communities, including Korean residents at 4.3% (vs 1.1% regionally), Filipino at 3.8% (vs 2.0%), and Russian at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Waitara is 37. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 23.3% 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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Waitara maintains a younger demographic profile than Greater Sydney across mature cohorts. Residents aged 25 - 44 account for 39.5% of the population as at August 2026, outperforming the Greater Sydney level of 31.4%, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 26.3% compared to 30.4% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 37 as at August 2026, rising from 36 at the 2021 Census to match the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age cohort has contracted from 42.3% to an estimated 39.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the retiree and senior bracket (65+) will experience the largest expansion, climbing by 718 residents (58%) to 1,952, whereas young to middle-aged adults and the 0 - 24 cohort are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Waitara
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 | Dec 2025 9 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 216 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,837 at the 2021 Census → 8,397 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 (SAL14104). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.