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The median house price in Woolooware is $2.61m, with units at $1.10m. House values have moved 2.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Woolooware has an estimated 6,256 residents, up from 5,060 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,196 people, or 23.6%. Growth has averaged 4.7% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 324 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 42.0% of that increase. That puts 3,328 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Woolooware stands at approximately 6,256, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS updates with post-Census address validations. This represents an expansion of 1,196 people (23.6%) above the 5,060 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated count stems from an estimated resident population of 6,227 following the ABS release of latest ERP data in June 2025, alongside 324 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census date. With a density of 3,327 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks within the top quartile among national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the SA3 area and the wider SA4 region (5.1%), the suburb of Woolooware established itself as a regional growth leader with its 23.6% increase since the 2021 census. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 42.0% of all population increases across recent periods, while natural growth and interstate migration also registered positive contributions. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the base year, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 utilizing a 2021 base year where necessary. Projected age cohort growth rates from these datasets are further applied across all localities for the years 2032 to 2041. Forward-looking demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Woolooware will exceed the median expansion rate for Australian statistical areas, adding an estimated 1,250 persons to 2041 through aggregated SA2-level modeling, which equates to a 19.5% cumulative rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
426 new dwellings have been approved in Woolooware over the past five years, an average of 85 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 54, 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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Residential planning records analyzed by AreaSearch from ABS building approvals show that Woolooware averages approximately 85 approved dwellings annually, with 426 homes authorized over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 54 recorded during FY-25 to date. Over those past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx averaging 6.4 people per year for every constructed residence has created a noticeable lag in supply relative to demand, fostering competitive buyer conditions and upward pricing momentum. New residential construction reflects an average expected construction cost of $797,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on upmarket, premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $168.7 million this financial year, demonstrating considerable non-residential momentum. Per-capita construction volumes in Woolooware track closely with Greater Sydney, preserving a balance in market activity aligned with the surrounding region. Recent residential building activity is split between 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density dwelling options offers more accessible price brackets suited to investors, downsizers, and first-home buyers, while presenting a marked shift away from the established property landscape of 44.0% houses. Such restructuring reflects evolving lifestyle trends, affordability considerations, and constrained supplies of developable land. Averaging roughly 121 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical attributes of an active growth node. Projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Woolooware is slated to add 1,221 residents through to 2041. If prevailing construction paces persist, incoming residential development is well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially underpinning population gains beyond baseline forecasts.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Woolooware, worth an estimated $1 billion. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.43 billion. 19 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital works, major planning initiatives, and transport infrastructure projects represent critical drivers of regional economic outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 active projects anticipated to shape the local environment, notably including VUE Cronulla, Woolooware Bay Town Centre, Cronulla High School Upgrade, and Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL).
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Woolooware Bay Town Centre
A major mixed-use waterfront precinct delivered in four stages. The project includes approximately 898 apartments, the 18,000sqm Bay Central retail centre, a 71-key Quest Hotel, a refurbished Sharks Leagues Club, and extensive community facilities.
VUE Cronulla
A landmark 350 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal development featuring two eight-storey towers over a double-storey podium. It comprises 112 luxury apartments (1-4 bedrooms and penthouses), 880 sqm of commercial space, and 3,000 sqm of retail space, anchored by Sydney's largest Harris Farm Markets. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Mim Design, it includes resort-style amenities such as a north-facing pool, open-air gym, sauna, and a communal terrace. The project is currently under construction by Decode.
Isla Cronulla
Isla Cronulla (also known as Isla South Cronulla Beach) is a luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive whole-floor apartments in a boutique building opposite Cronulla Beach. Each residence offers panoramic ocean views, private lift access, premium Gaggenau appliances, Dolomite stone finishes, European oak flooring, and interiors by Coco Republic. Designed by IDA Architects for developer Skymark Group.
Caringbah Pavilion
A landmark mixed-use lifestyle precinct delivering 188 apartments above a Coles-anchored retail village in Caringbah. Building A rises 10 storeys with 116 market-rate apartments for sale; Building B is 6 storeys with 72 affordable housing units managed by Hume Community Housing for a minimum 15 years. The $80 million retail podium includes Coles, Liquorland, and specialty dining and wellness retailers. Resort-style resident amenities include rooftop gardens, pool, gym, and wellness zones. Designed by Conquest's in-house CQ Studio, residences range from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom penthouses.Located 200 metres from Caringbah train station, the precinct combines coastal living with urban convenience in the heart of Sutherland Shire.
North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Renewal
Comprehensive redevelopment and modern renewal of the heritage North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club facilities situated on Mitchell Road. The project delivers state-of-the-art beach patrol operations, expanded lifesaving equipment storage, first aid suites, member training rooms, and community public amenities. Jointly delivered in partnership with Sutherland Shire Council and Surf Life Saving NSW, the upgrade ensures long-term coastal safety compliance and accessibility.
97-105 Gerrale Street Cronulla
A nine-storey mixed-use development in Cronulla town centre, featuring 30 apartments (2 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom units) with heritage facade retention. Designed by Vic Lake Architects, the project includes commercial spaces and aims to enhance connectivity and local amenities.
Shop top housing with affordable housing - Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah
State Significant Development (SSD-72600478) for two residential towers (Building A, 10 storeys, 116 apartments; Building B, 6 storeys, 72 apartments) totalling 188 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings and a build-to-rent component, above a retail podium anchored by a new Coles supermarket and specialty retail. Marketed as Caringbah Pavilion by Conquest (applicant entity: NSW Housing Corporation Pty Ltd). SSD consent granted 23 April 2025. Construction is well advanced: demolition, excavation and podium works are complete, with the retail village scheduled to open 7 August 2026 and residents progressively moving into the apartments from mid-to-late 2026.Conquest has also lodged a development application to add a childcare centre to the precinct.
Palm Cronulla
Palm Cronulla is a $100 million nine-storey mixed-use development by Sammut Group in partnership with Alceon Group, comprising ground-floor retail tenancies, three levels of basement parking, and 24 luxury apartments. Located 110 metres from Cronulla Beach, the project features panoramic ocean views, sculptural architecture with undulating contours, bronze battens, and lush subtropical landscaping. Designed by PBD Architects and Mim Design, it uses refined coastal contemporary materials to create sophisticated homes with high-end fixtures, generous outdoor spaces, and connections to nature.
3,665 residents of Woolooware are employed, from a labour force of 3,754. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 71.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 4,895, about 78% 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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Statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch reveal a highly qualified workforce in Woolooware characterized by strong representation in professional services, an estimated 1.4% gain in employment over the past year, and a low unemployment rate of 2.4%. As of March 2026, working residents count at 3,665, while the jobless rate sits 1.8% below the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney. Labor force participation stands at 71.5%, comparing moderately above Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records also indicate that 42.9% of local workers performed their roles from home, a metric influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are concentrated primarily within construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical disciplines. Construction forms a pronounced area of labor specialization, commanding an employment share 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.3% of local employment, trailing the regional average of 14.1%. Given the gap between resident workers and local jobs recorded in the Census, this largely residential district offers relatively few workplace destinations within its own boundaries. According to ABS and SALM figures compiled by AreaSearch across broader statistical areas, the 12-month period recorded a 1.4% rise in employment alongside a 2.1% expansion in the labor force, which lifted the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney posted matching 1.9% increases across both employment and labor force, accompanied by a minor decline in unemployment. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements. While national projections anticipate employment expansions of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry growth trajectories vary considerably. Modeling these sector-level expectations against Woolooware's resident workforce suggests local employment growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a simple illustrative weighting that excludes local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woolooware is $2,228 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,131 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,288 a year against an average of $98,196. The average runs 53% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Woolooware among the higher-earning districts nationwide, recording a median income of $64,288 and an average income of $98,196, outperforming Greater Sydney's respective benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 generates updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $70,923 for the median and $108,330 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all placed between the 79th and 87th percentiles nationally. The single largest income bracket comprises 30.6% of residents (1,914 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 30.9%.
Furthermore, 36.6% of workers earn above $3,000 weekly, driving affluent consumer activity across the locality. Even with housing costs taking up 17.2% of earnings, disposable income sits at the 77th percentile, and the district attains a SEIFA income position in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woolooware had 2,020 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 44% detached houses and 39% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. 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 Woolooware is composed of 44.4% houses and 55.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Greater Sydney metro proportions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 33.9% relative to metropolitan benchmarks, while mortgaged properties account for 38.9% and rented dwellings comprise 27.2%. Typical housing costs include a median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 and a median weekly rent of $550, exceeding the Sydney metro medians of $2,427 and $470. These figures also substantially outstrip Australian nationwide averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgage payments and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woolooware counted 2,020 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,497 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is predominantly family-oriented, representing 68.6% of all living arrangements. This group is made up of 31.6% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households form the remaining 31.4%, consisting of lone person households at 29.3% and group households at 2.1%. The average household size sits at 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.7 recorded for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.5% of adults in Woolooware hold a university qualification, including 23.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,291 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,075 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Woolooware sits below the metropolitan benchmark, with 31.5% of people aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 23.0%, while postgraduate qualifications account for 5.9% and graduate diplomas comprise 2.6%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical training split between certificates (23.3%) and advanced diplomas (14.6%). Formal learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 26.3% of the resident population actively participating in education. This cohort comprises 8.1% attending primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.9% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woolooware reaches 48 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Woolooware is supported by 48 active transport stops across train and bus networks. Serviced by 24 individual routes, these facilities generate 2,437 weekly passenger trips, offering strong accessibility with residents positioned an average of 134 meters from their closest transit point. Due to the area's residential nature, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of trips and rail transport carrying 5%. Households maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, while 42.9% of workers recorded working from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 348 trips per day, translating to roughly 50 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.7% of residents in Woolooware report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence indicate exceptional health standards throughout Woolooware, marked by minimal occurrences of widespread medical conditions across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, covering approximately 66% of residents (4,106 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma constitute the most frequently reported conditions locally, affecting 7.3 and 6.8% of the population, respectively, while 74.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical ailments, closely matching the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over account for 18.7% of the community (1,169 people), surpassing the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with older demographics displaying resilient health measures that mirror general population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Woolooware is largely Australian-born, at 82.0% of residents, with 10.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.3%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Woolooware are comparatively low, with 82.0% of the population born in Australia, 91.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 89.7% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 59.0% of residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. English ancestry represents the largest ancestral background at 30.3%, exceeding the regional benchmark of 19.0%, followed by Australian ancestry at 25.7% (compared to 17.8% regionally) and Irish ancestry at 9.6%. Among other heritages, distinct variations include Macedonian heritage at 0.5% (versus 0.4% regionally), Croatian at 0.8% (versus 0.7%), and Russian at 0.4% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woolooware is 39. 29.0% 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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Age distributions in Woolooware align closely with metropolitan distributions, with the greatest variance across the four broad cohorts measuring 3.2 percentage points against Greater Sydney. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 39, unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the mature adult bracket aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 26.2% to an estimated 23.8%. Looking to 2041, the retiree and senior group (65+) is anticipated to see the largest growth, increasing by 566 residents (48%) to reach 1,736.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woolooware
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 1 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 — 324 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,060 at the 2021 Census → 6,256 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 (SAL14428). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.