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The median house price in Wellington (NSW) is $375k. House values have moved 7.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Wellington (NSW) has an estimated 4,348 residents, up from 4,096 at the 2021 Census — a change of 252 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 43.0% of that increase. That puts 273 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch combining broader ABS statistical revisions with post-Census address validations place the population of the suburb of Wellington (NSW) at approximately 4,348 as of Aug 2026. This figure indicates an expansion of 252 people (6.2%) relative to the 4,096 people counted during the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from an estimated resident base of 4,323 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 4 validated new addresses added after the Census. With a population density of 273 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident and substantial scope for future expansion.
The suburb of Wellington (NSW) outpaced both its broader SA3 district and the SA4 region (2.9%) with its 6.2% increase since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter. While natural increase and interstate movements both made positive additions, the primary catalyst was overseas migration, which generated roughly 43.0% of the recent population gains. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 zones, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 against a 2021 baseline. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these aggregated series are extended across all territories for 2032 through 2041. Over the coming years, demographic trajectory suggests expansion will track slightly below the national non-metropolitan median; the suburb of Wellington (NSW) is slated to add 274 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, representing an overall rise of 5.7% across the 16 years.
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Residential construction in Wellington remains subdued, averaging 1 dwelling approvals each year (yielding 5 dwellings over the five-year period). This low volume underscores the locality's rural profile, in which building activity responds predominantly to immediate local residential requirements instead of widespread market demand. Because overall volumes are minimal, isolated projects can exert a notable effect on annual development rates and comparative measures. Building activity in Wellington tracks well below the levels seen in Rest of NSW as well as nationwide benchmarks. Furthermore, new additions are exclusively detached houses, preserving the locality's rural character and emphasis on generous allotment sizes.
A ratio of 718 people per residential approval emphasizes the subdued pace of the local building environment. Projections indicate that Wellington will expand by 249 residents by 2041, measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given the prevailing pace of construction, residential supply could face difficulties keeping up with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on home 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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wellington (NSW), worth an estimated $548 million. A further 92 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.6 billion. 32 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, town planning decisions, and major civic projects exert a defining influence on regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by the Wellington Battery Energy Storage System, Orana Battery Energy Storage System, Wellington Roads To Home Project Nanima Village, and Wellington North Solar Farm, with key undertakings specified below.
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Wellington Roads To Home Project Nanima Village
The NSW Roads to Home Program is a NSW Government initiative to upgrade infrastructure in discrete Aboriginal communities. The Wellington Nanima Village project involves comprehensive civil construction works for subdivision certification. Upgrades feature road and footpath reconstruction, new stormwater drainage, water mains, sewer upgrades replacing septic tanks, NBN conduits, and landscaping for the 21-dwelling community. The project aims to enable municipal services, improve safety, and enhance social and economic connections.
Bulabul Battery (formerly Wellington Battery Energy Storage System)
A two-stage, large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) developed by AMPYR Australia, five kilometres northeast of Wellington in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. The project was renamed Bulabul Battery in August 2025 by the Binjang Clan of the Wiradjuri people, meaning two acting together, reflecting a partnership with the Wellington Aboriginal community. Bulabul 1 (300 MW / 600 MWh) commenced construction on 1 August 2025, with major equipment deliveries from November 2025 and energisation targeted for Q3 2026, followed by full commercial operations in Q2 2027.Bulabul 2 (100 MW / 400 MWh) is planned for industry briefings in Q3 2026, energisation in Q4 2027, and full commercial operations by Q2 2028. Combined, the two stages provide 400 MW of power and 1 GWh of storage, together capable of powering approximately 69,200 homes during peak demand periods. The system connects to the National Electricity Market via the adjacent Wellington 330kV TransGrid substation. Fluence Energy is supplying Gridstack technology under a 20-year service and maintenance contract. A new Aboriginal-controlled corporation, Wambal Bila, holds a 5 percent equity stake in Bulabul 1, expected to deliver total returns of 20 to 30 million dollars to the Wellington Aboriginal Community over the project life.
Serengeti Resort
Construction is underway on the Serengeti Resort at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, including a 300-seat function centre, 170-seat cafe, 20 luxury cabins, infinity-edge swimming pool, and expanded parking. The project overlooks a new 55-hectare open-range savannah exhibit for African wildlife. Designed by Troppo Architects, it aims to boost tourism and the local economy in Dubbo.
Blueridge Business Park
Blueridge Business Park is a commercial and industrial precinct located on the Mitchell Highway on the eastern fringe of Dubbo. The park offers flexible land for commercial, industrial, and bulky goods uses, supported by NBN connectivity, childcare, fitness facilities, and cafes. Developed by Blueridge Projects and Hunterland, it provides full design-and-construct services to occupants. The precinct has grown through multiple stages, with established tenants including Century Yuasa Batteries, Devils Hollow Brewery, Midwest Foods, Findex, and NSW SES.A Blueridge Precinct Development Control Plan (DCP23-004) was formally adopted by Dubbo Regional Council in August 2025, guiding future development across the expanded precinct area.
NSW SES Western Zone Headquarters Dubbo
A new purpose-built headquarters for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Western Zone, currently nearing completion in the Blueridge Business Park on the eastern edge of Dubbo. The 3.1 million dollar facility replaces the existing Wingewarra Street office and will serve as the primary regional base for SES operations across western New South Wales. The development includes a Level 3 Incident Control Centre to coordinate large-scale emergencies, an open-plan operations room with significantly expanded capacity, flood rescue coordination areas, dedicated media and briefing rooms, expanded logistics space, an administration office, kitchen, amenities, secure warehouse and 61 car parking spaces.The site fronts both the Mitchell Highway (Wellington Road) and Blueridge Drive, with palisade fencing, motorised sliding gates, illuminated signage and 24/7 operational capability. The project forms part of a 27 million dollar NSW Government investment to upgrade five regional SES headquarters across the state, alongside facilities at Wagga Wagga, Goulburn, Lismore and Beresfield.
Southlakes Estate
Southlakes Estate is Dubbo's premier master-planned community, currently expanding to accommodate over 2300 dwellings. The development features an integrated lifestyle design with eight permanent lakes, landscaped parklands, and extensive cycleways. A major milestone for 2026 is the opening of 'The Village Southlakes', a $32 million retail hub anchored by Coles and Liquorland, scheduled for completion in July 2026. The estate offers diverse housing options including land lots, semi-detached dwellings, and the Delta Shores gated community.
Dubbo Project
The Dubbo Project is a strategic polymetallic resource containing rare earths, zirconium, niobium, hafnium, and yttrium. Following the FIRB-approved acquisition of ASM by Energy Fuels Inc., the development prioritizes a lower-capital Heap Leach Option to accelerate rare earth oxide production for clean energy, defense, and technology sectors.
The Village Southlakes
A $32 million neighbourhood retail destination anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and Liquorland. The 7,968 sqm centre includes 17 specialty stores, 3 kiosks, and a car wash facility. Designed as a community hub for the Southlakes Estate, it features over 300 car parks, electric vehicle charging stations, and solar power harvesting. The project serves a growing catchment of 19,000 residents and is the primary convenience hub for the South Dubbo residential precinct.
1,551 residents of Wellington (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,631. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 47.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,577, about 82% 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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Wellington maintains an evenly distributed workforce across professional and manual occupations, with essential services featuring prominently, a jobless rate of 4.8%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 0.9% according to AreaSearch district aggregations. Total employed residents reached 1,551 as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate tracking 0.7% above the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while local labour force participation (47.1%) trails the Regional NSW figure of 60.6% by a substantial margin. Census records show just 6.8% of workers operating from home, an outcome that must be interpreted alongside COVID-19 restriction measures.
Local jobs are heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction. Public administration & safety shows exceptional concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for a modest 2.4% of positions compared to 5.8% across the broader region. The gap between Census workplace counts and resident worker tallies suggests this predominantly residential locality provides relatively few jobs within its own borders. According to AreaSearch evaluations of aggregated SALM and ABS datasets, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.9% even as the labour force shrank by 2.2%, driving a 3.0 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe across Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9%, the workforce diminished by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Future industry labour requirements can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future trends. Against nationwide projected gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry expansion rates fluctuate considerably. Weighting these sector forecasts against the local workforce profile points to local employment growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population projections).
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Median household income in Wellington (NSW) is $975 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $552 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,786 a year against an average of $45,311. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in Wellington recorded a median income of $39,786 and an average of $45,311. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks and compare with median and average outcomes of $52,390 and $65,215 throughout Regional NSW. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach roughly $43,892 (median) and $49,987 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual income tiers in Wellington between the 2nd and 7th percentiles across Australia.
The most populous earnings tier contains 31.1% of workers earning $400 - 799 weekly (1,352 residents), in contrast to the wider region where 29.9% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. That 40.9% of earners fall into sub-$800 weekly categories underlines widespread financial strain across the population. While 85.4% of earnings remain following housing costs, this buffer occupies only the 4th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wellington (NSW) had 1,518 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 3% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $936 a month. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Wellington at the recent Census consisted of 88.8% houses and 11.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, flats, and alternative dwelling types), whereas Regional NSW registered 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright homeownership stood at 36.8%, marginally lower than the regional rate, while remaining households held a mortgage (25.2%) or rented (38.1%). Median monthly loan obligations were $936, significantly below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and weekly rents averaged $230 against $330 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing costs are markedly below the $1,863 Australian norm, and rental rates sit well under the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wellington (NSW) counted 1,518 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,611 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of domestic arrangements at 60.0%, broken down into couples without children (23.7%), single parent families (18.3%), and couples with children (16.4%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 40.0%, with lone person households representing 36.5% and group households comprising 3.4%. The typical household size of 2.3 people sits marginally under the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.5% of adults in Wellington (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 899 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 854 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment levels highlight educational challenges in the area, with 12.5% holding higher education degrees compared to the 32.2% NSW benchmark, presenting a focal point for future learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational qualifications are widely held, with 40.4% of people aged 15+ possessing technical training across certificates (31.8%) and advanced diplomas (8.6%). A substantial 32.8% of the local population is actively engaged in formal learning. Within this cohort, 14.3% attend primary school, 8.5% are enrolled in secondary institutions, and 2.2% are pursuing tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wellington (NSW) reaches 83 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 840 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Wellington contains 83 active passenger transport stops spanning train and bus options. Across these locations, 22 distinct transit routes operate to deliver 841 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with households averaging 164 meters to their closest departure point. Given the area's residential role, most workers travel outward, with 89% using private vehicles and 7% walking. Car ownership stands at 1.0 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 6.8% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 conditions. Transit schedules provide an average of 120 trips daily across the route network, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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57.3% of residents in Wellington (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.9 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 long-term health issues indicate significant health hurdles in Wellington, with multiple conditions impacting both younger residents and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably constrained at roughly 45% of all residents (~1,953 people), trailing the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 11.6 and 10.3% of the community respectively, while 57.3% reported no chronic medical issues, compared with 63.3% across Regional NSW. High rates of long-term conditions create notable challenges among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 22.6% of residents (982 people), experiencing health patterns that align generally with nationwide senior benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wellington (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 91.5% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.4%) and English (27.2%). 20.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Wellington sit below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 82.1% of the population, 91.5% born in Australia, and 94.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, claimed by 61.5% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental birthplaces, the most widespread ancestries in Wellington are Australian at 28.4%, English at 27.2%, and Australian Aboriginal at 20.7%, which significantly exceeds the regional rate of 4.6%. Other specific cultural backgrounds display distinct distributions, with Spanish at 0.4% (vs 0.3% regionally), French at 0.4% (vs 0.4%), and Maltese at 0.3% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wellington (NSW) is 41. 23.2% 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 age profile of Wellington tracks closely with Regional NSW, showing a maximum variance of only 2.3 percentage points across the four broad cohorts. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. The most noticeable shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 25 - 44, who increased from 21.6% to an estimated 23.2%. By 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to capture the majority of local population growth, expanding by 127 residents (13%) to reach 1,136.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wellington (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,096 at the 2021 Census → 4,348 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 (SAL14238). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.