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The median house price in Wickham (NSW) is $1.20m, with units at $795k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Wickham (NSW) has an estimated 2,008 residents, up from 1,637 at the 2021 Census — a change of 371 people, or 22.7%. Growth has averaged 5.7% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 209 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,751 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates and newly verified post-Census addresses, the population of the suburb of Wickham (NSW) stands at approximately 2,008 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 371 people (22.7%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 1,637 people. Such expansion stems from an estimated resident count of 2,006 established from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 209 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a resulting density of 2,750 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Wickham (NSW) ranks within the top quartile among nationally evaluated areas.
Expanding by 22.7% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Wickham (NSW) outpaced both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the wider SA4 region to stand as an area growth leader. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 37.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate migration. SA2-level projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch, with gaps filled using NSW State Government SA2 modeling published in 2022 based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-cohort growth trajectories from these series are extended across all locations. Demographic forecasts point to above-median expansion compared to Australian regional territories, with the suburb of Wickham (NSW) anticipated to add 400 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, translating to an overall rise of 19.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
73 new dwellings have been approved in Wickham (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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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AreaSearch assessment of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies indicates that Wickham has averaged approximately 14 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 73 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 5 approvals have been lodged. With an influx of approximately 10 new residents per annum for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), housing supply trails incoming demand considerably, typically driving heightened competition among buyers and upward pricing pressure. Concurrently, approved homes reflect an average construction value of $668,000, underscoring development activity centered on the upmarket, premium tier.
Furthermore, $3.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, reinforcing the residential orientation of the locality. On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Wickham align closely with the Rest of NSW, reinforcing market stability consistent with broader regional trends despite a moderation in building volumes in recent times. The composition of new approvals comprises 30.0% standalone houses and 70.0% attached formats. This emphasis on medium-to-high density housing offers lower price barriers attractive to entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Averaging approximately 303 people per approved dwelling, Wickham demonstrates the hallmarks of an evolving market. Long-term forecasts anticipate an increase of 398 residents in Wickham by 2041, benchmarked from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current building activity remains well-aligned with projected demographic demand, supporting balanced market conditions free from acute price strain.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wickham (NSW), worth an estimated $500 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71.3 billion. 18 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Local infrastructure investment, major development proposals, and town planning initiatives exert a significant influence on neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 distinct projects expected to impact the district, highlighted by prominent schemes including Hunter Park Precinct, The Store Newcastle, Bowline, and Bishopsgates, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Hunter Park Precinct
A transformative 30-year urban renewal program covering 313 hectares, with an initial 63-hectare focus at Hunter Park. The project aims to deliver up to 20,000 new homes and 15,000 jobs, centering on a world-class sports and entertainment precinct. Key features include a new multi-purpose arena to replace the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, significant public open spaces, and a mixed-use town centre near Broadmeadow Station.
East End Newcastle
Iris Capital is delivering a $1 billion urban renewal project transforming four city blocks in Newcastle's historic East End. The final phase, comprising Stages 3 and 4, includes five distinct buildings: Lyrique, Kingston, Portline, Gibbs and Moore, and Bluebell. This release adds luxury apartments and a new Italian-inspired public Market Square with approximately 1,731 square metres of retail space. The project integrates heritage preservation of the former David Jones and Municipal buildings with modern resident amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and hydrotherapy spa.The precinct is designed to reconnect the city with the harbor and is supported by significant public domain upgrades by the City of Newcastle.
East End Village - Hunter Street Revitalisation
Multimillion-dollar revitalisation project for Hunter Street's eastern precinct, reinstating it as a traditional high street with new paving, roadway, footpaths, multi-function street lighting, street furniture, landscaping, new public spaces, enhanced pedestrian facilities, and cycleway extensions. It is being delivered across multiple stages with more than $16 million invested in the initial three phases and an additional $16.7 million in federal funding for the upcoming fourth phase.
Lingard Private Hospital Expansion
A major multi-stage expansion of Lingard Private Hospital involving the construction of a new hospital building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The project includes a multi-storey extension providing additional wards, an imaging department, and operating theatres. The expansion increases the hospital's capacity from 125 to 210 licensed beds and expands the operating theatre count from 11 to 16. It also features a new Genea Clinic, additional consulting rooms, and enhanced parking facilities including a multi-level carpark.
Newcastle 2040
City of Newcastle's Community Strategic Plan (CSP) setting the shared vision and priorities for the next 10+ years. Originally adopted in 2022 and revised in 2024/25, the updated CSP was endorsed by Council on 15 April 2025. It guides policies, strategies and actions across the LGA and is implemented through the Delivery Program and Operational Plan known as Delivering Newcastle 2040. Classified as Zoning & Structure Plans[cite: 1].
Dairy Farmers Towers
A landmark redevelopment of the historic Dairy Farmers Corner featuring two residential towers of 30 and 25 storeys. The project delivers 191 luxury apartments and five levels of commercial space. It incorporates heritage-listed elements including the iconic glass milk bottle and clock tower into a public art installation. Resident amenities include a precinct pool, gym, wine bar with cellar, and a collaborative work hub.
The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements
Safety upgrades to two roundabouts on Parkway Avenue (at National Park Street and Smith Street) to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Works include kerb realignments, enlarged central islands, full width speed humps, raised shared path crossings (raised priority path crossings), new street lighting/signage, landscaping and off-road cyclist bypasses. Construction began 19 Aug 2025 with completion expected in early 2026.
1,445 residents of Wickham (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,489. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 80.2%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,998, about 149% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Wickham features an exceptionally educated workforce characterized by a substantial professional services footprint, a modest 3.0% unemployment rate, and a 0.6% expansion in estimated employment over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,445, keeping the local jobless rate 1.1% below the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW, while the labor force participation rate stood far higher at 80.2% compared to the 60.6% regional benchmark. Census records also revealed that 30.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical services. A distinct occupational concentration exists within public administration & safety, where the workforce proportion reaches 1.6 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.5% of working locals, trailing the 5.3% Regional NSW share. With 1.7 workers present for every resident at the Census, Wickham operates as an employment center that provides more jobs than it has resident workers, drawing commuters from neighboring communities. Employment grew by 0.6% and the labour force expanded by 1.5% during the 12 months to March 2026, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, which led to an increase of 0.9 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decline in employment and a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand within Wickham. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Wickham's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though it should be noted that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wickham (NSW) is $1,902 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,135 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,835 a year against an average of $79,816. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the suburb of Wickham among the upper tiers nationwide, recording a median income of $65,835 and a mean income of $79,816. These figures outdistance Regional NSW, where the median stands at $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $72,629 for the median and $88,053 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual personal earnings at the 87th percentile across Australia ($1,135 weekly), though total household income sat lower at the 59th percentile.
Income brackets are heavily weighted toward the $1,500 - 2,999 band, comprising 37.6% of residents (755 people), mirroring the wider region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. While housing expenses absorb 20.1% of income, strong baseline remuneration preserves disposable income at the 54th percentile, placing the suburb in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wickham (NSW) had 816 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 46% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,024 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the dwelling profile in Wickham was made up of 20.8% separate houses and 79.2% other property types (encompassing apartments, semi-detached residences, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Wickham trailed the broader region at 18.4%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (25.2%) or leased by tenants (56.4%). Monthly mortgage repayments registered a median of $2,024, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while weekly rent averaged $470 against $330 regionally. On a nationwide scale, mortgage obligations in Wickham surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent levels outstrip the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wickham (NSW) counted 816 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,001 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 10% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 48.5% of households, consisting of couples without children (30.2%), couples with children (9.9%), and single parent households (7.1%). The remaining 51.5% are non-family residences, made up of single-person households (38.8%) and shared group arrangements (12.8%). The median household size of 1.9 persons is smaller than the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.7% of adults in Wickham (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 27.6% with a bachelor degree and 9.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 21.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in Wickham exceeds regional standards by a wide margin, as 40.7% of residents aged 15+ hold higher education qualifications compared to 21.3% throughout the Rest of NSW and 26.1% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of qualifications positions the locality favorably for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 27.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Additionally, vocational and trade qualifications are widely held, with 33.1% of persons aged 15+ possessing technical credentials via advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (21.1%). Enrolment in education is substantial across the community, with 25.9% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 14.8% attending tertiary programs, 3.5% in primary schooling, and 1.6% engaged in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wickham (NSW) reaches 12 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 transit infrastructure in Wickham includes 12 operational stops across train and bus modes. These facilities are served by 13 distinct transit routes that deliver a combined 2,206 weekly services. Connectivity is strong, with residents residing an average of 120 meters from their nearest transit node. Reflecting its residential nature, outbound travel dominates commuter movements, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 78%, followed by 9% walking and 3% travelling by bicycle. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.9 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 30.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect pandemic conditions).
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 315 departures per day, which equates to roughly 183 departures per week for each separate stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.8% of residents in Wickham (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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General health indicators for Wickham present a positive profile, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical conditions tracking in line with national norms and showing standard distributions of common conditions across younger and older cohorts alike. Notably, private health insurance coverage is elevated, encompassing approximately 58% of the local population (1,173 people) compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 7.5% and 13.5% of residents respectively, while 67.8% of the community reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, exceeding the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts exhibit a higher-than-average incidence of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 14.4% of the population (289 people), below the 23.3% proportion in Regional NSW. Health measures among older residents remain above average, displaying national rankings consistent with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wickham (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 83.1% of residents, with 10.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures for Wickham sit below national norms, with Australian citizens making up 87.5% of residents, 83.1% born in Australia, and 90.0% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, accounting for 37.0% of local residents. Buddhism represents the most notable relative overrepresentation, comprising 1.4% of the populace compared to 0.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Wickham are English at 30.9%, Australian at 22.5% (which sits below the 30.0% regional level), and Irish at 11.1%. Other specific backgrounds also display distinct variations from regional baselines, with Scottish overrepresented at 9.5% (against 8.0% regionally), French accounting for 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Russian representing 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wickham (NSW) is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 44.5% 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 structure of Wickham leans heavily toward young adults without dependent children. Individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 43.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) make up 14.4% against a regional proportion of 23.3%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 32, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 11 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while the national median was 38. By age band, the retiree and senior group has expanded from 11.5% at the Census to an estimated 14.4%.
Young to middle-aged adults are projected to see the largest absolute gain by 2041, increasing by 256 persons (29%) to reach 1,131.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wickham (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 209 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,637 at the 2021 Census → 2,008 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 (SAL14302). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.