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The median house price in Weston (NSW) is $740k, with units at $440k. House values have moved 8.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Weston (NSW) has an estimated 4,220 residents, up from 4,088 at the 2021 Census — a change of 132 people, or 3.2%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 774 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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The suburb of Weston (NSW) has an estimated population of around 4,220 as of Aug 2026 according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents an increase of 132 people, which is a 3.2% rise from the 2021 Census count of 4,088 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 4,173 estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with 11 newly validated addresses recorded since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 774 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns with averages observed in other locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Over the past decade, the suburb of Weston (NSW) has shown resilient growth patterns, achieving a 1.1% compound annual growth rate that exceeds the Rest of NSW. Population growth in the area was largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 68.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, while natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively to the increase. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of regional areas across the nation is forecast, with the suburb of Weston (NSW) expected to expand by 1,419 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 32.5% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Weston (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Evaluation of building approval metrics allocated from statistical areas shows that annual residential approvals have averaged roughly 8 dwellings in Weston, totaling an estimated 41 approved homes over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 2 approvals logged during FY-25. Because an average of 3.8 new residents arrived per constructed dwelling across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply expansion has fallen behind demographic intake, typically generating buyer competition and putting upward pressure on property prices. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average construction value of $344,000, sitting below broader regional benchmarks and offering more attainable building choices.
Concurrently, non-residential activity saw $901,000 in approved commercial construction in the current financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character. Construction intensity in Weston sits markedly below regional trends, trailing the Rest of NSW average by 82.0% per capita. Such limited additions to local housing stock commonly provide price support and elevate buyer competition for established dwellings. This subdued level of development also tracks below nationwide figures, pointing to an established urban footprint and potential local planning bottlenecks. Detached houses constitute 71.0% of newly approved structures, while medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or apartments make up 29.0%, maintaining low-density living while appealing to purchasers looking for larger allotments. This marks a shift away from the established stock profile of 96.0% detached dwellings, reflecting reduced land availability alongside rising demand for more attainable and varied housing options. Indicating a quiet pipeline, the current ratio stands at an estimated 2087 people per dwelling approval. Long-term forecasts derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate suggest Weston will absorb an additional 1,372 residents leading up to 2041. Given prevailing construction rates, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with population inflows, creating the potential for tighter market competition and upward pricing movements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Weston (NSW)
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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 Weston (NSW), worth an estimated $1.71 billion. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.9 billion. 17 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning frameworks and major capital works play a defining role in shaping an area's developmental path. AreaSearch has identified a single major infrastructure project expected to influence the district. Prominent projects across the wider setting include Hunter Expressway (M15), Hunter Power Project (Kurri Kurri Power Station), Weston Commercial Centre Masterplan, and Hunter Regional Plan 2041, with significant regional works outlined below.
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Weston Public Preschool
A new public preschool is under construction at Weston Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools. Located in the southeast corner of the school, the preschool will feature two purpose-built rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities to accommodate up to 40 children per day. WMK Architecture designed the facility and Richard Crookes Constructions is the appointed builder.As of mid-2026, services reticulation throughout the school is complete and the building structure, including the roof, has been finished. Internal services installation is underway, window installation has begun, and external cladding is in progress. Internal linings will start once the building is watertight, with landscaping to follow. The preschool is on track to open for Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Hunter Expressway (M15)
A 39.5 km controlled-access expressway linking the M1 Pacific Motorway near Seahampton/Cameron Park to the New England Highway near Branxton, bypassing Maitland and improving safety, connectivity and travel times across the Hunter region. Opened in March 2014 with an estimated cost of about AUD 1.7 billion.
Weston Bears Facility Upgrade
A multi-million dollar upgrade of Weston Bears Park, the home of Weston Bears Football Club, a Newcastle Premier League club founded in 1907. The project refurbished the existing grandstand into a new clubroom, canteen, office, and members' space, and delivered new team change rooms, referee facilities, a gym, and improved spectator amenities, along with a new car park and landscaping. Funded through the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program and Council's operational budget, the upgrade was officially unveiled in March 2026 and is intended to support the club's growth, including a new female football program.The venue has since hosted high-profile fixtures, including an Australia Cup match against A-League club Melbourne City FC.
Weston Commercial Centre Masterplan
A masterplan to revitalise the Weston commercial centre through public domain improvements, enhanced pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, traffic calming, park upgrades, street tree planting, and heritage preservation. The plan aims to attract private redevelopment and activate the public domain for community and commercial uses, and forms part of the broader Kurri Kurri District Strategy adopted by Cessnock City Council in March 2018.
Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline (KKLP) and Storage Project
The KKLP consists of a 21km gas transmission pipeline and a 24km larger diameter serpentine pipeline functioning as a storage reservoir. It connects the Hunter Power Project in Kurri Kurri to the Sydney to Newcastle pipeline. The A$450 million project completed construction and commenced commissioning in 2025.
Avery's Rise
Avery's Rise is an approximately 750-lot masterplanned residential estate at Heddon Greta in the Hunter region. The development continues to release new stages of serviced residential land and house-and-land packages. Recent Stage 5C and Stage 10 releases, together with ongoing home construction, indicate the estate remains under active development with supporting community infrastructure including the new Averys Rise Park.
Heddon Greta South Road and Drainage Improvements
Upgrades to road pavement and stormwater infrastructure across key streets to improve deteriorating road conditions and manage stormwater more effectively, reducing flooding risk. The project involves road pavement and stormwater improvements along Heddon Street and other roads in Heddon Greta.
Ravensfield Estate Farley
Ravensfield Estate is a 351-lot masterplanned residential development in Farley, located 7.5 kilometres from the Maitland CBD. Offering house and land packages with scenic views over Wentworth Wetlands, the community includes new playing fields, a sportsground, and easy access to Rutherford Shopping Centre and Hunter Valley amenities.
1,688 residents of Weston (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,813. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 54.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,415, 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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Weston maintains a diverse labor market distributed between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, marked by solid employment in industrial and manufacturing activities, an unemployment level of 6.9%, and steady workforce figures across the preceding year according to AreaSearch's statistical area compilations. As of March 2026, employed locals numbered 1,688, while the local jobless rate exceeded Regional NSW's 4.1% by 2.8%, alongside a comparatively subdued participation rate of 54.9% versus 60.6% across the wider region. Census figures showed that only 11.9% of employed residents worked remotely from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be noted.
The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, the local economy shows a distinct concentration in mining, where the workforce proportion stands at 2.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of local employment, well below the 5.3% share observed across Regional NSW. Comparing resident worker counts with local workplace positions from Census data indicates that the suburb functions largely as a dormitory residential community offering few localized jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, employment rose by 0.4% and the labour force shrank by 0.6%, which led to a 0.9 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from that in Regional NSW, where employment dropped by 0.9%, the labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Weston. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Weston's employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though it should be noted that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Weston (NSW) is $1,343 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $635 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,532 a year against an average of $54,549. 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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in Weston recorded a median income of $46,532 alongside an average income of $54,549. Both figures sit below national benchmarks and track below the respective Regional NSW medians of $52,390 and $65,215. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $51,334 for median earnings and $60,178 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across national income percentiles from the Census, personal, family, and household earnings all fall within the 16th to 23rd percentiles.
Income brackets show 30.5% of residents (1,287 people) situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader area where 29.9% occupy this tier. Disposable income margins are tight, with retained income standing at 83.2%, placing the locality in the 22nd percentile nationally for affordability stress.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Weston (NSW) had 1,457 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data on residential housing profiles indicates that standalone separate houses made up 95.9% of dwellings in Weston, with semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations accounting for 4.1%, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwelling types. Outright homeownership lagged the wider region at 33.3%, with 41.0% of properties carrying a mortgage and 25.7% occupied under rental agreements. Typical monthly mortgage payments sat well below the Regional NSW benchmark at $1,517, while median weekly rental costs stood at $320, compared with regional medians of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
On a nationwide scale, mortgage servicing costs in Weston remain substantially below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Weston (NSW) counted 1,457 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 75.5% of households, consisting of couples with children at 29.4%, childless couples at 25.8%, and single-parent homes at 18.5%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 24.5%, comprising single-person households at 22.4% and shared group homes at 2.2%. With a median household size of 2.6 people, the area exceeds the Regional NSW norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.1% of adults in Weston (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 5.2% with a bachelor degree and 0.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 36.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 274 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 881 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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Higher education qualifications present a local development barrier, with university degree attainment standing at 7.1%, trailing the broader NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This structural gap highlights a critical area for targeted skill initiatives. Bachelor-level credentials represent 5.2% of qualifications, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.0% and postgraduate qualifications at 0.9%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 43.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas at 7.2% and certificate-level awards at 36.2%. Current study engagement is robust, with 29.2% of the local population participating in formal education.
Primary school students represent 11.1% of residents, secondary students account for 9.0%, and 2.1% of community members are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Weston (NSW) reaches 38 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 330 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Network assessments indicate that 38 bus stops operate across Weston. These facilities are linked by 34 individual routes that deliver 327 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is strong throughout the suburb, with local dwellings typically positioned 171 meters from the closest boarding point. Reflecting its suburban residential layout, the vast majority of workers travel outward, with private motor vehicles representing the primary transport mode at 97%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.6 cars per household. Meanwhile, 11.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 46 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 8 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.1% of residents in Weston (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health and wellness metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate substantial public health challenges across Weston, where chronic illnesses and mortality trends noticeably impact both younger residents and mature age groups. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is notably restrained, held by roughly 49% of residents (~2,049 people), compared to 51.9% regionally across Regional NSW and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Chronic health profiles show mental health challenges and arthritis as the most widespread conditions, affecting 12.2 and 10.4% of community members respectively, while 60.1% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age adults experience heightened rates of chronic disease. Senior residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.5% of the community (738 people), sitting below the 23.3% share observed across Regional NSW. Senior health indicators exhibit several challenges, aligning broadly with national rankings for the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Weston (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 94.8% of residents, with 1.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.5%) and English (32.3%). 8.0% 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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Weston displays relatively modest cultural diversity metrics, with 92.3% holding Australian citizenship, 94.8% having been born in Australia, and 98.1% speaking solely English in the home. Regarding religious affiliation, Christianity represents the primary faith, accounting for 50.6% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental heritage and ancestry, the three most common ancestral backgrounds identified in Weston are Australian at 34.5%, English at 32.3%, and Australian Aboriginal at 8.0%. Several other lineages also display distinct local representation: Welsh ancestry accounts for 0.7% of the community (versus 0.5% regionally), Samoan heritage represents 0.2% (versus 0.1%), and French ancestry stands at 0.4% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Weston (NSW) is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.7% 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 age distribution in Weston trends younger than the wider Regional NSW benchmark. Based on updated August 2026 modeling, young to middle aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 28.5% of the populace, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while senior cohorts aged 65+ make up 17.5% versus 23.3% regionally. This places the estimated median age at 36, shifting down from 37 at the 2021 Census, and sitting 7 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded during the Census. Following the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults expanded from 25.4% to an estimated 28.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that this 25 - 44 age cohort will drive the majority of local growth, expanding by 541 residents (45%) to reach 1,744.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Weston (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 | Jul 2026 3 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 Jul 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,088 at the 2021 Census → 4,220 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 (SAL14279). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.