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The median house price in Waratah (NSW) is $990k, with units at $743k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Waratah (NSW) has an estimated 4,957 residents, up from 4,927 at the 2021 Census. That puts 2,595 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population releases for the region and new home address data confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Waratah (NSW) has a population of approximately 4,957 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 30 residents (0.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,927 individuals. The estimate is based on an AreaSearch calculation of 4,950 residents using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 43 newly validated addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 2,595 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population growth in the suburb of Waratah (NSW) was almost entirely supported by net overseas migration. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 areas where this dataset is unavailable, the 2022 NSW State Government projections with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Aggregated age-group growth rates from these sources are applied to project demographic trends from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations indicate that the suburb of Waratah (NSW) will experience population expansion slightly below the median rate of non-metropolitan Australian localities. Based on combined SA2 projections, the suburb of Waratah (NSW) is anticipated to add 597 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 11.9% over the 16 years.
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66 new dwellings have been approved in Waratah (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Waratah averages approximately 13 residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 66 dwellings approved over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 9 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, only 0.7 new residents moved to the suburb for each new home built. This suggests that supply is matching or exceeding demand, which gives buyers additional choices and could facilitate faster population growth than projected. The average construction cost of these new properties is $510,000, which indicates developers are focusing on the higher-end residential market.
Additionally, commercial approvals of $964,000 were recorded this financial year, pointing to a market that is overwhelmingly residential. Compared to the Rest of NSW, building activity in Waratah is very low, tracking 51.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new dwellings generally bolsters demand and values for existing stock. This construction level is also below the national average, reflecting an established locality that may have planning constraints. Of the recent builds, 40.0% were detached houses while 60.0% were townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher density provides more budget-friendly entry points suitable for buyers looking to downsize, investors, and first-time buyers. It marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which consists of 62.0% houses, showing a lack of available building sites and changing buyer preferences. Reflecting a highly established market, Waratah has approximately 899 people for every new residential approval. Projections based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch suggest Waratah will add 590 residents by 2041. At the current pace of development, the supply of new dwellings may not keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Waratah (NSW), worth an estimated $25 million. A further 22 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.77 billion. 6 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are major drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are expected to impact this locality. Notable initiatives include the Former Waratah Gasworks Redevelopment, the Waratah Park Masterplan, the Mayfield Concept Plan, and the Newcastle Port Logistics Hub, with the list below highlighting the most relevant projects.
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Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Waratah Park Masterplan
City of Newcastle's 10-year masterplan for Waratah Park to improve sporting and recreation facilities. The endorsed plan includes upgraded rugby, cricket and oztag fields, LED sports lighting, irrigation and drainage improvements, new amenities, accessible parking, shared pathways, fitness stations, a multi-sport court and playground improvements. Implementation is staged over approximately 10 years, with Stage 1 works progressing as funding is allocated through Council budgets.
Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
Newcastle Port Logistics Hub
A major distribution hub on a 14.3-hectare site at 71 Industrial Drive, Mayfield. The project provides purpose-built facilities for logistics, manufacturing, and agribusiness with tailored Design and Construct options up to 50,000sqm. As of early 2026, the site is active with leasing opportunities for warehouse and hardstand space, while supporting the broader Port of Newcastle diversification into renewable energy equipment storage.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, childrens playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
A Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence being established at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle to deliver microskills, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships aligned to clean energy and sustainable manufacturing. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments with over $61 million through the National Skills Agreement, the Centre includes facility upgrades and a mobile training unit to extend delivery into regional and remote northern NSW. It supports workforce transition into the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone and local rail manufacturing programs including the Tangara fleet.Term 1 2026 microcredential and microskill enrolments are now open, and a fully subsidised Diploma of Renewable, Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing Management begins its first intake on 21 July 2026.
2,768 residents of Waratah (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 2,902. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 66.6%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 6,081, about 123% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Based on statistical data aggregated by AreaSearch, Waratah possesses a highly qualified workforce with strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.7%. As of March 2026, there are 2,768 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 0.5% higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, while the participation rate is exceptionally high at 66.6%, compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census figures show that 26.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The local workforce is heavily specialized in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of local jobs, well below the 5.3% average for Regional NSW. Recording 1.0 workers for each resident at the time of the Census, the suburb serves as a employment center, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions shows that in the year ending March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.6% and the number of employed people fell by 2.2%, leading to a 1.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, Regional NSW saw a employment decline of 0.9% and a workforce contraction of 0.4%, resulting in a rise of 0.5 percentage points. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspectives on prospective employment trends in Waratah. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Weighting these projections against local sectors suggests employment in Waratah could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation rather than a local population projection.
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Median household income in Waratah (NSW) is $1,511 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $785 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,430 a year against an average of $61,778. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in Waratah is $51,430 and the average is $61,778. These figures sit below the national averages, as well as the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 are roughly $56,738 for the median and $68,153 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that family, household, and individual incomes are modest, falling between the 36th and 46th percentiles.
The largest income cohort comprises 31.6% of residents (1,566 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the 29.9% recorded across the broader metropolitan area. affortability pressures are significant, leaving residents with only 80.6% of their income, which ranks in the 32nd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Waratah (NSW) had 1,894 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 17% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,827 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Waratah consisted of 62.5% standalone houses and 37.5% medium or high-density options such as apartments and townhouses, compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other dwellings made up 17.4%. The home ownership rate of 22.4% was lower than the regional average, with the remaining households split between mortgaged properties (29.4%) and rentals (48.2%). The median mortgage payment of $1,827 per month was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $350 also exceeded the regional figure of $330.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Waratah are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Waratah (NSW) counted 1,894 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 56.0% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 18.4%, couples without children at 22.3%, and single-parent households at 13.3%. The remaining 44.0% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 35.8% and group households at 8.6%. The median size of a household is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.6% of adults in Waratah (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.1% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,152 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 998 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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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Waratah is considerably higher than regional figures, with 31.6% of citizens aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the wider SA4 region. This education profile positions the population well for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational education is also strong, with 34.9% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications, including 9.8% with advanced diplomas and 25.1% holding certificates.
A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution. This includes 11.6% attending university or TAFE, 7.9% in primary school, and 5.9% in secondary school.
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Public transport in Waratah (NSW) reaches 65 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 identifies 65 active transit stops in Waratah, consisting of bus and train options. These stops are served by 64 separate routes, delivering a total of 5,368 passenger trips per week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 120 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, meaning the majority of residents travel outside the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary commute mode at 88% and walking accounting for 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 26.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 766 journeys per day, which translates to roughly 82 weekly trips per transit stop.
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59.0% of residents in Waratah (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 11.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates indicate notable health issues in Waratah across multiple age demographics, with private health insurance coverage levels relatively low at approximately 51% of residents, representing about 2,547 people. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 12.6% and 8.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 59.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The workforce-age cohort faces notable challenges due to higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the population, totaling 1,110 people.
Health measurements for this older cohort reveal challenges, with national rankings matching those of the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Waratah (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 82.8% of residents, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (27.0%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show Waratah is comparable to regional averages, with citizens making up 85.0% of the population, Australian-born residents at 82.8%, and English-only speakers at 87.6%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.7% of the community. However, the most distinct religious variance is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average across Regional NSW. English ancestry is the most common at 28.4%, followed by Australian ancestry at 27.0%, and Irish ancestry at 10.2%. There are also differences in smaller ethnic groups, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.7% of Waratah residents compared to 0.5% regionally, Polish at 0.9% compared to 0.5%, and Macedonian at 0.4% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Waratah (NSW) is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.2% 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 40 in Waratah is slightly younger than the Regional NSW average of 43, but slightly older than the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 20.4%, while children aged 5 - 14 are under-represented at 7.1%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. The median age has dropped from 41 to 40 since the 2021 Census, showing a younger shift. The 25 to 34 cohort expanded from 17.0% to 20.4%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 11.3% to 13.9%.
In contrast, the cohort aged 85+ declined from 8.8% to 6.6%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 11.3% to 9.4%. Projections for 2041 show significant shifts ahead, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to increase by 252 people (25%) from 1,011 to 1,264, while the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Waratah (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 | Jul 2026 last month all 2 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 Jul 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 — 43 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,927 at the 2021 Census → 4,957 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 (SAL14159). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.