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The median house price in West Wollongong is $1.18m, with units at $960k. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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West Wollongong has an estimated 5,511 residents, up from 5,223 at the 2021 Census — a change of 288 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 2,650 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of West Wollongong stands at approximately 5,511, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic releases with validated post-Census address additions. This indicates an expansion of 288 people (5.5%) compared to the 2021 Census baseline of 5,223 people. Such adjustments stem from AreaSearch's assessed resident population of 5,509—established from the ABS ERP data release (June 2025)—alongside 44 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Consequently, the suburb registers a population density of 2,649 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the upper quartile nationally under AreaSearch assessments.
Outperforming both the Rest of NSW and the broader SA3 area (4.8%), the suburb of West Wollongong's 5.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth frontrunner. Net overseas migration was the core catalyst behind these demographic increases, accounting for roughly 87.0% of recent population gains. SA2-level geographic projections released by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic model, with SA2 projections published by the NSW State Government in 2022 (anchored to 2021) applied across unmapped zones. Between 2032 and 2041, cohort-specific expansion rates derived from these datasets are projected across all locations. Looking ahead, long-term demographic modeling places the suburb of West Wollongong among the top quartile of regional Australian locations for expansion, with cumulative SA2 figures forecasting a gain of 1,681 persons by 2041, corresponding to an overall 30.5% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
92 new dwellings have been approved in West Wollongong over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 73, 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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Statistical allocations of ABS building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch show West Wollongong registering approximately 18 residential building approvals annually, generating an aggregate of 92 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 73 approvals have been logged. With roughly 1.6 new residents added annually per completed home over the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), building activity aligns evenly with demand to sustain balanced market conditions, with new dwellings recording an average construction cost of $416,000. In addition, non-residential building momentum remains healthy, evidenced by $9.4 million in commercial development approvals recorded during this financial year.
Per-capita residential construction in West Wollongong aligns closely with the Rest of NSW benchmark, mirroring broader regional patterns of market equilibrium while experiencing an upturn in recent building volumes. Contemporary approvals comprise 24.0% detached houses alongside 76.0% medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses and apartments. This structural emphasis toward medium-density living presents accessible options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a pronounced transition from the existing built environment (where detached houses comprise 63.0%), reflecting constraints on greenfield land, shifting household requirements, and rising demand for diverse housing price points. Registering approximately 118 people per dwelling approval, local building intensity aligns with low density settlement patterns. Demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate West Wollongong will expand by 1,679 residents heading into 2041. In the event that dwelling delivery remains at current rates, residential development may not keep pace with population expansion, which could heighten buyer demand and place upward pressure on property prices.
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 56 current infrastructure and development projects close to West Wollongong, worth an estimated $48.2 billion. 15 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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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Urban renewal, infrastructure investment, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has identified 5 major infrastructure developments poised to influence the immediate surrounding area. Key initiatives include the Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy, Adria Village Figtree, the Wollongong Private Hospital Expansion, and the Avani Wollongong Hotel and Aspen Mixed-Use Development, with primary projects detailed below.
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Adria Village Figtree
Adria Village Figtree is an integrated seniors living and aged care community developed by Adria Care Limited at 7-13 Bellevue Road and 38-40 Princes Highway in Figtree. Granted development consent via the NSW Land and Environment Court (DA-2022/136) in May 2025, the development delivers a modern 104-bed residential aged care facility alongside independent living units, a wellness centre, café, and community hall. The masterplan integrates with the adjoining Mary Queen of Croats Church precinct with tailored overland stormwater infrastructure.
Wollongong to Coniston Rail Infrastructure Upgrade
Part of the Rail Service Improvement Program, this project involves upgrading the rail corridor between Wollongong and Coniston. Works include replacing electrical cables and overhead wiring at the Coniston substation, installing new signalling equipment, and completing civil and structural activities to support the new Mariyung fleet. These upgrades facilitate more frequent services on the South Coast Line, targeting 15-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak intervals between Wollongong and Sydney CBD.
Avani Wollongong Hotel and Aspen Mixed-Use Development
Approved 18-storey mixed-use development at 22-30 Kenny Street, anchored by the planned Avani Wollongong Hotel and residential apartments above. The approved scheme includes 107 hotel suites, 105 apartments, ground-floor food, drink and commercial uses, basement parking, communal open space, a gym and pool. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2027. A later proposal to increase hotel rooms and add six levels was lodged, with the NSW Planning Portal showing the SSD alterations application as withdrawn.
Wollongong Private Hospital Expansion
A 12-storey western wing expansion of Wollongong Private Hospital, comprising a new 24-hour emergency department, radiation oncology (Basement Level 6), expanded operating theatres, ICU support, additional inpatient beds, a medi-hotel for recovering patients, and a new vehicular access from Urunga Parade. The proposal also includes an Indigenous birthing centre and walk-in health centre operated by the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) within retained heritage buildings at 366 and 368 Crown Street. Five existing Urunga Parade dwellings will be demolished.The project is a State Significant Development (SSD-84096206) currently on public exhibition through the NSW Planning Portal.
Keira Place (Smith Street Development)
A significant mixed-use precinct known as Keira Place, featuring four buildings ranging from 8 to 10 storeys. The development delivers 150 high-quality apartments, including a dedicated 15% to 17% component of in-fill affordable housing and specialized NDIS units. The site includes ground-floor retail and commercial tenancies, three levels of basement parking, and extensive communal open spaces with rooftop facilities, located on the historic former Wollongong gasworks site.
Wollongong Hospital Redevelopment - Equipment Upgrades
The NSW Government invested $21.9 million to upgrade Wollongong Hospital, delivering a new MRI machine and CT scanner housed in a new medical imaging suite within the hospital atrium, closer to the Emergency Department for faster diagnostics. A relocated and expanded Medical Ambulatory Care (MAC) Unit and enlarged Transit Lounge are also now open, improving outpatient flow. Construction of the medical imaging department is now complete. Project manager was Johnstaff, architects were Shersons Architecture (MAC) and Gran Associates (Medical Imaging), with Taylor Construction as builder.A separate $220 million investment for the future expansion of Wollongong Hospital and the Wollongong Health Precinct has been committed by the NSW Government, with early planning and site investigation underway.
The Avenue Debris Control Structure
Construction of a reinforced concrete debris control structure with steel bollards and an access ramp in Byarong Creek, immediately upstream of The Avenue. This infrastructure is a key recommendation of the Allans Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, designed to intercept natural and urban debris before it enters culverts. By preventing blockages during severe weather events, the project significantly reduces flood risks for adjacent properties and infrastructure near Figtree Bowling Club.
300 Crown
300 Crown is an approved and now under construction 8 storey shop top housing project in Wollongong CBD. The development comprises 47 one, two and three bedroom apartments, ground floor commercial tenancies, basement parking, communal resident areas and a rooftop terrace with ocean views. The project includes demolition, tree removal, landscaping, Torrens title subdivision into two lots and land dedication for footpath widening.
2,965 residents of West Wollongong are employed, from a labour force of 3,134. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,834, about 88% 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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A highly qualified labor force underpins West Wollongong, featuring significant employment across essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an annual employment gain of 2.5% according to AreaSearch's aggregated statistical area datasets. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,965, with local unemployment sitting 1.3% above the 4.1% observed across Regional NSW, while local labor force participation reached an elevated 68.0% compared to the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures showed a substantial 33.0% of local workers operating from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions. Leading fields of employment across the local workforce consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, together with accommodation & food.
West Wollongong exhibits a pronounced clustering in education & training, capturing a workforce concentration 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal footprint, employing only 0.1% of local workers compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Census comparisons between resident workers and local workplace counts highlight the area's predominantly suburban character, offering constrained employment capacity within the neighborhood boundary. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of combined ABS and SALM figures across the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 2.5% alongside a 2.7% increase in the overall labor force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labor force dropped by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national labor projections from Mar-26 provide indicative forward estimates for West Wollongong. When calibrated to local industry distributions, these national targets—projecting 6.6% growth across five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally—indicate local employment could grow by 6.7% across five years and 13.9% across ten years (representing an unadjusted industry-weighted model rather than a demographic-based forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Wollongong is $1,672 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $759 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,236 a year against an average of $68,778. 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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Based on postcode-level ATO tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of West Wollongong reached $51,236, with an average income of $68,778, slightly exceeding the national mean and comparing to Regional NSW metrics of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023 produces updated March 2026 estimates of $56,524 for the median and $75,876 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household incomes placed in a moderate band between the 40th and 45th percentiles.
The primary personal income bracket was $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 30.9% of residents (1,702 people), closely mirroring the 29.9% share recorded across the surrounding region. Housing cost burdens remain high, with households retaining 82.4% of income (ranking at the 45th percentile), while the area sits within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Wollongong had 1,954 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 19% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,123 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.3%. 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 landscape in West Wollongong consisted of 63.1% standalone houses and 37.0% medium-to-high density formats (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings), whereas Regional NSW exhibited 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Outright property ownership in West Wollongong trailed regional norms at 31.0%, with remaining tenures divided between mortgaged properties (32.3%) and rental accommodation (36.7%). Median housing outlays showed monthly mortgage payments of $2,123 and weekly rents of $370, exceeding the Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330 respectively. Compared with nationwide figures, mortgage repayments in West Wollongong sit comfortably above the Australian baseline of $1,863, whereas typical rental costs remain below the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Wollongong counted 1,954 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,062 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 64.7% of all households and consisting of couples with children (30.9%), couples without children (22.1%), and single parent families (10.8%). Non-family living structures account for the remaining 35.3%, led by lone person households at 27.4% and group households at 7.8%. The suburb records a median household size of 2.5 people, slightly larger than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.2% of adults in West Wollongong hold a university qualification, including 21.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 21.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,905 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,075 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 in West Wollongong is substantial, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, outperforming both the Rest of NSW (21.3%) and the wider SA4 region (25.2%). This intellectual foundation positions local residents well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications represent 21.7% of the cohort, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational and technical training is equally well represented, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (21.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). Learning engagement across the suburb is widespread, with 35.8% of the community actively attending an educational institution.
Among these students, 10.3% are enrolled in tertiary education, 9.2% attend primary education, and 8.1% are undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Wollongong reaches 60 stops on 55 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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West Wollongong's public transit network comprises 60 active bus stops operated across 55 discrete routes, generating 1,480 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 109 meters to the nearest transit point. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode for 90% of commuters. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional benchmark, while 33.0% of residents recorded working from home in the 2021 Census amidst COVID-19 settings. Transit route frequency averages 211 daily services across the network, translating to an average of roughly 24 departures per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.3% of residents in West Wollongong report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community wellness metrics in West Wollongong reflect favorable outcomes, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and health profiles indicating broad alignment with national standards, balanced prevalence of common conditions across younger and older cohorts, and strong private health insurance coverage extending to approximately 54% of the population (~2,983 people), above the 51.9% regional rate in Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most commonly reported health concerns, affecting 8.6 and 7.4% of residents, while 71.3% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 63.3% figure across Regional NSW.
Health measures among residents aged under 65 are particularly robust. Those aged 65 and over make up 13.0% of the local population (716 people), well below the 23.3% share in Regional NSW, with senior health indicators remaining above average and generally tracking overall national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.6% of West Wollongong residents were born overseas and 22.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in West Wollongong exceeds most local markets, with 25.6% of the population born abroad and 22.4% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 52.5% of residents. In relative terms, Islam shows a marked local presence, comprising 4.5% of the community against 0.8% across Regional NSW. Assessing parental heritage, the three most prominent ancestry groups in West Wollongong are English at 23.2% (below the 30.5% regional standard), Australian at 22.8% (trailing the 30.0% regional figure), and Other at 12.0% (notably higher than the regional 4.8%).
Specific community groups also display pronounced representation, including Serbian at 2.2% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Macedonian at 2.0% (versus 0.4%), and Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Wollongong is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.7% 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 demographic profile of West Wollongong leans noticeably younger than regional benchmarks. Updated August 2026 figures show that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 31.9% of the local community, compared to 23.5% in Regional NSW, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) account for only 13.0%, well below the 23.3% recorded across the broader region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 34, declining from 35 at the 2021 Census and remaining 9 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. Since that time, the 25 - 44 demographic has expanded from 27.6% to 31.9%.
Looking toward 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to drive local growth, increasing by 824 residents (47%) to reach a total of 2,582.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Wollongong
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 May 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 — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,223 at the 2021 Census → 5,511 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 (SAL14272). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.