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The median house price in Wollongong is $1.28m, with units at $760k. House values have moved -0.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Wollongong has an estimated 23,254 residents, up from 20,446 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,808 people, or 13.7%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 936 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.0% of that increase. That puts 4,037 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's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions and post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Wollongong has reached an estimated 23,254 residents by Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,808 people (13.7%) compared to the 20,446 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from an ERP baseline of 23,220 determined by AreaSearch via the ABS June 2025 data release, combined with 936 validated new addresses logged following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 4,037 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% nationwide and underscoring strong local land demand.
Outpacing both the wider SA3 area (4.8%) and the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Wollongong's 13.7% increase highlights its position as a major regional expansion hub, propelled predominantly by overseas migration, which generated roughly 93.0% of recent population additions. Population modelling by AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (anchored to 2022), supplementing any uncovered districts with NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Age-specific expansion trajectories from these datasets are further projected across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Over this timeframe, the suburb of Wollongong is projected to deliver outstanding demographic expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan regions across the country, expanding by 13,620 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 calculations—a total rise of 58.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,744 new dwellings have been approved in Wollongong over the past five years, an average of 348 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 393 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 522, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the local development pipeline averages approximately 348 residential consents per year. Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 1,744 homes received planning clearance, with 522 approved to date in FY-25. With roughly 1.4 incoming residents per newly approved residence across that 5-year window (between FY-21 and FY-25), the construction market maintains balanced fundamentals alongside an average construction cost of $435,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $130.7 million during the current financial year, pointing to robust non-residential investment.
Per capita residential construction activity in the area outpaces the Rest of NSW by 179.0%, providing expanded choices for purchasers and reflecting considerable developer appetite well above nationwide benchmarks. Newly approved stock is heavily weighted towards multi-unit living, comprising 97.0% attached dwellings and only 3.0% standalone houses. This prevalence of higher-density housing delivers accessible price points catering to first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors alike, while a ratio of approximately 38 residents per building consent reinforces the district's active development profile. Long-term forecasts indicate the area will absorb an additional 13,586 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. While building activity continues at a steady pace alongside this expected demographic influx, intensifying buyer demand could heighten competition for incoming housing supply.
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 30 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wollongong, worth an estimated $45.8 billion. A further 24 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $48.4 billion. 13 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban renewal, transport upgrades, and civic developments serve as central catalysts for the region's long-term trajectory. A total of 37 significant initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch within the area, highlighted by major undertakings such as the Wollongong to Coniston Rail Infrastructure Upgrade, The Globe Wollongong, Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone, and Atchison & Kenny.
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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.
Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone
NSW's first urban Renewable Energy Zone is in early planning, with EnergyCo coordinating development of a declared REZ intended to provide 1 GW of network capacity. Current work focuses on community and industry engagement, network planning with Endeavour Energy, use of existing energy, port and transport infrastructure, and integration of rooftop solar, batteries, community-scale batteries and future low-carbon industries such as green hydrogen and green steel.
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.
The Globe Wollongong
The Globe is a $230 million mixed-use precinct redeveloping the former David Jones site and City Diggers Club in Wollongong CBD. Construction commenced in mid-2025 across three staged phases: a 6-storey rebuilt City Diggers Club with revised 88-room motel (operated by Wollongong Golf Club), an 8-storey A-grade commercial office tower with over 8,300 sqm of floor space, and a 15-storey 5-star hotel with 236 rooms including a rooftop Sky Bar and pool. The precinct features 567 basement car spaces (130 fast-charging), new public laneways connecting Crown Street Mall to MacCabe Park, and retail and hospitality at street level.Phases 1 and 2 (club and office) are targeted for mid-2028 completion, with the hotel following as the final phase. A planning proposal to increase approved building heights is progressing through Wollongong City Council.
Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy
Finalised in February 2026, this 25-year place-based strategy guides the redevelopment of a 50-hectare precinct west of the Wollongong CBD. It aims to unlock up to 1,000 new homes, including affordable housing for key workers, and support approximately 10,000 new jobs by fostering a world-class healthcare, research, and education hub. The plan includes a $220 million expansion of Wollongong Public Hospital, improved pedestrian and cycle links to Wollongong Station, and the creation of new public spaces.
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.
Flinders Street Apartments
A mixed-use shop-top housing development by Level 33. Originally approved for 201 units following a 2023 Land and Environment Court ruling, the project underwent a significant modification in early 2026 to add 2-3 additional levels. The revised plan delivers approximately 249 apartments across two buildings, featuring ground-floor commercial tenancies, communal green spaces, and 230 basement parking spots.
13,343 residents of Wollongong are employed, from a labour force of 14,299. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 66.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 28,133, about 121% 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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The local labour force is characterised by strong educational qualifications and substantial participation across essential services, featuring an overall unemployment rate of 6.7% and a 3.3% annual expansion in employment according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 13,343, with joblessness tracking 2.6% above the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW. Meanwhile, local workforce participation reaches an elevated 66.8% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW, and Census findings indicated 33.9% of workers operated remotely from home, reflecting period lockdown conditions. The primary industries employing local residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Professional & technical services represent a notable local strength, exhibiting a concentration 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.2% of the workforce, well below the 5.3% seen across Regional NSW. With a Census ratio of 1.0 jobs for every resident, the district operates as a prominent commercial centre that draws commuters from neighboring communities. According to combined ABS and SALM metrics analysed by AreaSearch, identical 3.3% gains across both total employment and the labour pool resulted in steady unemployment figures over the trailing 12-month period. This performance contrasts with Regional NSW, which experienced a 0.9% drop in jobs, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labour trends can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26; while Australian employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, applying these sector-weighted forecasts to the local industry base suggests employment expansion of 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted model that excludes localized population dynamics).
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Median household income in Wollongong is $1,549 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $836 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,083 a year against an average of $68,445. 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 for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch show that personal earnings in the suburb of Wollongong track close to national norms, recording a median of $50,083 and a mean of $68,445, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $55,252 for median earnings and $75,509 for average earnings as of March 2026. Individual Census earnings align with the 56th percentile ($836 weekly) while household metrics place at the 38th percentile.
The predominant earnings category is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, encompassing 33.4% of residents (7,766 people) versus 29.9% regionally. After housing expenses, residents retain 79.7% of their income, positioning the area at the 34th percentile for affordability pressure and placing its SEIFA income score in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wollongong had 9,526 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 14% detached houses and 78% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 57% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 26.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape at the latest Census was heavily concentrated in medium- and high-density formats, with apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached properties comprising 86.1% of stock against 13.9% standalone houses, contrasting with Regional NSW where houses represent 82.6% and other formats 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 25.1%, trailing the broader region, while rental properties made up 56.5% of homes and mortgaged dwellings accounted for 18.4%. Financing commitments are comparatively high: local median monthly mortgage repayments reached $1,950 compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW and $1,863 nationally, while median weekly rent stood at $410 against $330 across Regional NSW and $375 across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wollongong counted 9,526 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,834 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 50.8% of all households in the area, divided between couples without children (29.6%), couples with children (12.6%), and single parent families (7.2%). The remaining 49.2% consists of non-family arrangements, led by single-person households at 37.4% and group living situations at 11.8%. The typical household size sits at a median of 2.0 occupants, lower than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.7% of adults in Wollongong hold a university qualification, including 25.8% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,504 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,078 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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Levels of educational attainment in the district substantially exceed broader geographical standards, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 25.2% across the SA4 region and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. Within higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 25.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational qualifications are also widely held, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including certificates (19.2%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Current participation across academic programs is robust, with 29.4% of the population actively enrolled in formal study.
Tertiary students comprise the largest share at 14.8%, while primary and secondary school attendees represent 4.1% and 3.4% of residents, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wollongong reaches 125 stops on 81 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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The local transit network features 125 active transport stops spanning rail and bus connections across 81 distinct routes, supplying 6,053 weekly services. Proximity to transit infrastructure is exceptional, with the typical resident residing 128 meters from a boarding point. For daily travel, private motor vehicles account for 74% of commutes, while walking represents 15%. Motor vehicle density sits below the regional average at 0.8 cars per household, and 33.9% of workers recorded working remotely during the 2021 Census under pandemic settings. Overall timetable frequency across the transit network averages 864 trips per day, delivering roughly 48 weekly departures for every stop.
The provided map highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the centre of the statistical boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.0% of residents in Wollongong report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 conditions across the suburb of Wollongong remain largely favorable and aligned with national baselines, exhibiting standard prevalence rates for chronic illnesses across all age demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is solid, with roughly 54% of all residents (~12,554 people) holding private policies, exceeding the 51.9% regional rate across Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the leading long-term diagnoses locally, reported by 10.1 and 8.3% of the community, respectively, whereas 68.0% of residents report no chronic health conditions, outperforming the 63.3% figure for Regional NSW. Overall health metrics for working-age cohorts remain typical, while seniors aged 65 and over account for 19.0% of the population (4,418 people), tracking below the 23.3% mark observed throughout Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.7% of Wollongong residents were born overseas and 28.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (19.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across the suburb of Wollongong, with 33.7% of the community born overseas and 28.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group at 45.6% of residents. Islam shows significant relative representation, comprising 4.6% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Evaluating ancestry through parents' country of birth, the primary reported heritages are English at 23.2% (under the 30.5% regional norm), Australian at 19.3% (below 30.0% regionally), and Other backgrounds at 12.5% (substantially above the 4.8% regional baseline). Notable concentrations also emerge among specific communities, including Macedonian at 2.6% versus 0.4% across the wider region, Serbian at 1.3% versus 0.2%, and Spanish at 0.7% versus 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wollongong is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.0% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Wollongong lean heavily towards young independent adults. Based on August 2026 revisions, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 39.3% of the population compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas mature adults and younger retirees aged 45 - 64 make up only 18.1% locally versus 23.8% across the broader region. The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026, dropping from 35 at the 2021 Census and sitting 9 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at the 2021 Census. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 34.8% to 39.3% of the community and is projected to drive 75% of future demographic growth to 2041, adding 6,833 residents to reach 15,972.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 30 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 — 936 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,446 at the 2021 Census → 23,254 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 (SAL14376). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.