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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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West Hobart has an estimated 6,452 residents, down from 6,525 at the 2021 Census — a change of 73 people, or 1.1%. That puts 1,589 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census West Hobart's population is estimated at around 6,452 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 73 people (1.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,525 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,452, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,589 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
While West Hobart experienced a 1.1% decline since census, the SA3 area achieved 1.8% growth, highlighting divergent population trends. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for every SA2 zone. For localities lacking these details, or to assess post-2032 demographic variations by age, Tasmanian State Government regional and LGA projections from 2022 utilizing a 2021 baseline are applied, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology merging LGA-level expansion down to SA2 zones. Anticipated expansion for this location ranks slightly below the middle point of all regions studied, with aggregated SA2-level expectations pointing to an increase of 461 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 7.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in West Hobart over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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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Data on building approvals from the ABS, mapped to specific statistical boundaries, shows the suburb of West Hobart averaging approximately 7 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 38 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, approvals stand at 21. Given the recent reduction in resident numbers, this rate of construction represents an appropriate balance that benefits purchasers, with newly built units showing an average expected construction value of $320,000. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $7.6 million this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
In comparison to Greater Hobart, building activity in the suburb of West Hobart is substantially constrained, tracking at 57.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark. This limited introduction of housing stock typically underpins local demand and elevates prices for existing homes. This pace also falls short of the national standard, reflecting the established status of the neighborhood and potential zoning restrictions. Recent builds consist of 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% attached dwellings, maintaining a low-density profile that appeals to buyers seeking space. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals is approximately 1290 people, confirming a mature market. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of West Hobart will add 461 residents through to 2041, according to recent quarterly modeling. If construction volumes do not accelerate, residential supply may fail to keep pace with demand, which will likely heighten competition among buyers and support upward price pressure.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Hobart, worth an estimated $154 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.89 billion. 15 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and health & medical. 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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Developments in public works, major construction, and zoning policies significantly shape local performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 key infrastructure projects expected to influence the neighborhood. Significant initiatives include the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, the Hobart City Deal, Transforming Collins Street, and the Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension, with details provided for those of primary relevance.
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Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Construction is underway on the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion. The project is part of the broader Stage 2 RHH Redevelopment and will expand and modernise emergency care facilities, including new treatment points, paediatric and mental health waiting areas, imaging capacity, procedure rooms and staged temporary access arrangements so the hospital can continue operating during works. Phase 1 was completed in 2023, while Phase 2 includes temporary ED access from Argyle Street before works shift to the Liverpool Street side of the hospital in mid-2026.Works are expected to continue until early 2028.
Masonic Lodge Hotel Conversion
Adaptive reuse and expansion of the historic 1930s Hobart Masonic Hall. The project involves a seven-storey addition above the existing Stripped Classical style building to create a 51-room hotel. The design preserves the heritage facade and internal halls while adding five levels of accommodation and a rooftop bar. Structural columns will be installed at ground level encroaching onto adjoining titles to support the new upper levels.
Royal Hobart Hospital Pharmacy Redevelopment
$22 million redevelopment of Royal Hobart Hospital pharmacy with new and expanded pharmaceutical dispensing and manufacturing capabilities. The project includes sterile pharmaceutical production facilities and is being delivered by Hutchinson Builders.
Hobart City Deal
A 10-year partnership (2019-2029) between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and the Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils to deliver coordinated investments across Greater Hobart. Key programs include the New Bridgewater Bridge, the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, Southern Projects transport upgrades, airport border services, Antarctic and Science Precinct at Macquarie Point, affordable housing and urban renewal, and smart city initiatives including a digital twin and smart precincts strategy.
In The Hanging Garden Cultural Precinct
A $300 million mixed-use cultural and urban renewal precinct spanning nearly an entire city block (Murray, Liverpool, Bathurst and Watchorn streets) in Hobart's CBD. Stage 1 - a nine-storey mixed-use office/retail building at 25 Watchorn St designed by Fender Katsalidis - received City of Hobart approval and demolition/construction works are underway. The broader masterplan includes a hotel (180+ keys), upgraded Odeon Theatre, Wellington House conversion (rooftop bar, restaurant, hi-fi bar), residential apartments, hospitality, co-working and performance spaces.Heritage buildings including the Odeon Theatre, Tattersalls Hotel and Wellington House are retained and adapted. Delivered by Riverlee and DarkLab (a MONA subsidiary), with the Stage 1 commercial building a joint venture with Quintessential Equity.
Lumina Function Centre - The Tasman Hotel
Lumina is a purpose-built, column-free function centre being added to The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott, within the Parliament Square precinct in Hobart. Designed by fjcstudio and constructed by SHAPE Tasmania for JGS Property, the venue features a clear-span event space finished in mass-engineered Tasmanian Plantation Oak timber. Lumina will accommodate up to 220 guests for cocktail receptions, 200 banquet-style, or 150 cabaret-style, and will operate in synergy with the hotel's Peppina Restaurant and Deco Lounge.Completion is expected mid-2026, supporting an estimated 187 Tasmanian jobs during construction.
Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment (Hobart Port Precinct Capacity Improvements)
TasPorts is delivering a staged redevelopment of Hobart's Macquarie Wharves to modernise critical port infrastructure supporting Antarctic research, cruise, trade and logistics. Stage 1 involves demolishing and rebuilding Macquarie Wharf 6 with a new fit-for-purpose structure, shore power, and dedicated berthing for RSV Nuyina as the permanent home of Australia's Antarctic research vessel. Construction contract was awarded to the Hazell Brady joint venture (Hazell Bros Group and Brady Marine and Civil) in December 2025, with early works and geotechnical surveys underway ahead of demolition.Stage 1 practical completion is targeted for August 2028. Subsequent stages will upgrade Macquarie Wharves 4 and 5 to expand cruise and export capacity.
Transforming Collins Street
Two year tactical trial to reshape a 700 m stretch of Collins Street with separated bike lanes, a zebra crossing, lower speed limits, street planting and a new streetside dining area, improving safety and access for people walking and riding while supporting nearby businesses.
3,887 residents of West Hobart are employed, from a labour force of 3,980. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 70.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,201, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits high levels of education, with considerable representation in essential service industries, a jobless rate of only 2.3%, and consistent employment numbers over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,887, with the unemployment rate remaining 2.1% lower than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%. Workforce participation is unusually strong, standing at 70.1% compared to 63.8% for Greater Hobart. According to census data, a modest 12.6% of residents worked from their homes, though pandemic-related lockdown measures during that period should be taken into account.
Resident jobs are concentrated heavily in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The workforce shows a notable concentration in professional & technical fields, with an employment share that is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing only 3.7% of local workers compared to 8.7% across Greater Hobart. The residential profile of the neighborhood results in relatively few local jobs, as seen in the comparison between local employment opportunities and the total resident workforce. Analysis of SALM and ABS records across wider statistical boundaries indicates that over the 12-month timeframe, employment levels experienced no change, shifting by natural language zero value, while the local labor force grew by 0.2%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. By contrast, Greater Hobart saw jobs shrink by 0.1% as its workforce expanded by 0.2%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future trends. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of change vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local mix suggests West Hobart employment could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Hobart is $1,996 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $998 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,747 a year against an average of $72,942. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of West Hobart recorded a median income of $53,747 and an average income of $72,942. These figures exceed the national benchmark and compare to $54,577 (median) and $65,190 (average) across Greater Hobart. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $59,632 (median) and $80,929 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual earnings in the 71st percentile nationally.
The most significant earnings cohort consists of 31.0% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 2,000 residents), which matches the broader region where this group forms 32.2% of the total. After housing costs are met, 86.2% of income is available for other purchases, placing the neighborhood in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Hobart had 2,674 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 17% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of West Hobart at the time of the latest Census consisted of 76.1% houses and 23.8% alternative properties including townhouses, apartments, and other housing types, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative properties in metropolitan Hobart. Home ownership rates were equivalent to the metropolitan average at 35.1%, with the remaining properties divided between mortgaged homes at 30.0% and rental properties at 34.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was notably higher than the metropolitan average of $1,517, while the median weekly rent stood at $400 compared to the metropolitan figure of $350.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels surpass the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Hobart counted 2,674 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 62.2% of local households, consisting of 24.6% couples raising children, 28.1% couples without children, and 8.5% single-parent arrangements. The remaining 37.8% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 28.8% of the total and group living arrangements accounting for 8.8%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly below the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.3% of adults in West Hobart hold a university qualification, including 31.8% with a bachelor degree and 17.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 11.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 627 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualification levels in the suburb of West Hobart are well above wider averages, with 55.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% across Australia. This concentration of advanced learning positions the local workforce well for knowledge-driven sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational credentials are held by 20.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 11.5%. Enrolment in learning programs is high, with 30.3% of the population active in formal studies.
This includes 9.3% in higher education, 8.2% in primary schooling, and 7.2% attending secondary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Hobart reaches 26 stops on 74 routes, timetabled for about 7,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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 infrastructure consists of 26 active transit stops within the suburb of West Hobart, served by a network of buses. These stops accommodate 74 separate routes, which combine to support 7,725 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with the average home situated 198 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the neighborhood, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 59%, followed by walking at 30% and cycling at 4%. Registered vehicles average 1.1 per household, below the regional average.
A relatively low 12.6% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data collected under pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,103 daily runs across all routes, which translates to approximately 297 weekly passenger services per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.7% of residents in West Hobart report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Evaluation of regional health metrics demonstrates favorable outcomes in the suburb of West Hobart, based on analyses of mortality and chronic illness rates, with low incidence of common health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally common, held by approximately 56% of the population (~3,617 people), compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most frequent medical diagnoses, affecting 10.4% and 8.0% of the population respectively, while 68.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart.
Local residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.0% of the population (1,225 people), which is lower than the Greater Hobart proportion of 20.0%. Health indicators for these older residents are strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Hobart is largely Australian-born, at 76.4% of residents, with 14.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of West Hobart exhibits a diverse demographic profile, with 23.6% of residents born outside Australia and 14.4% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 26.5% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Hobart. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, the three largest groups in the suburb of West Hobart are English at 29.5%, Australian at 23.3%, and Irish at 10.6%. There are also distinct variations in other heritages: Polish ancestry represents 1.2% locally compared to 0.8% across the region, Welsh ancestry stands at 0.8% compared to 0.5%, and Dutch ancestry is 1.7% compared to 1.5% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Hobart is 38. 30.1% 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 in the suburb of West Hobart is 38, matching the national figure of 38 and closely aligning with the Greater Hobart median of 39. In comparison to Greater Hobart, the 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented at 17.9% locally, while children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 8.7%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 12.1% to 14.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.6% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.9% to 12.3%, and the 25 to 34 demographic decreased from 19.1% to 17.9%.
Projections indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow by 272 people (34%) from 793 to 1,066, while the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 demographics are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Hobart
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 May 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,525 at the 2021 Census → 6,452 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 (SAL60732). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.