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The median house price in Yowie Bay is $2.46m, with units at $1.74m. House values have moved 0.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Yowie Bay has an estimated 3,109 residents, up from 3,053 at the 2021 Census — a change of 56 people, or 1.8%. That puts 2,591 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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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Yowie Bay has a calculated population of approximately 3,109 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 56 people (1.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,053 people. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 3,102, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus 9 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 2,590 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of national destinations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Expansion of the local population was mostly spurred by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 49.0% of all population increases in recent times, though positive trends were observed across all growth factors including overseas migration and natural growth. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Age cohort growth rates from these compilations are also applied to all localities for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic developments, population growth exceeding the median of statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch is expected, with the suburb of Yowie Bay projected to gain 647 persons by 2041 using consolidated SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall rise of 20.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Yowie Bay over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from regional data, the suburb of Yowie Bay recorded a mean of approximately 5 new residential approvals annually, summing to an estimated 25 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, a single approval has been logged. With an average of 1.4 people per year migrating to the community for each dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand and supply appear well-matched, supporting stable market circumstances, though recent statistics reveal this dropped to 0.9 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating more balanced supply conditions.
Furthermore, $2.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the area. In comparison to Greater Sydney, building activity in the suburb of Yowie Bay is considerably lower (76.0% below the regional per capita average). This limited addition of new housing typically supports demand and valuations for pre-existing properties, although building activity has risen in recent times. This level is also below the national average, reflecting the established status of the locality and suggesting possible planning constraints. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted entirely of attached dwellings. This orientation toward denser housing options provides more affordable pathways for entry and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 86.0%), reflecting a lower volume of available building sites and responding to changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. The suburb of Yowie Bay contains approximately 365 people per dwelling approval, which is characteristic of an established community. Demographic projections show that the suburb of Yowie Bay will add 640 residents through to 2041 (utilizing the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Should current construction paces persist, residential supply might fall short of population gains, which could increase competition among purchasers and underpin stronger appreciation in property values.
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Development applications around Yowie Bay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 52 current infrastructure and development projects close to Yowie Bay, worth an estimated $7.71 billion. 13 are already under construction and 24 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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Few elements can shape local real estate dynamics as much as changes to regional infrastructure, key development projects, and zoning plans. In total, 3 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment, StorHub Miranda Self Storage, the Miranda Centre Place Plan and Public Domain Plan, and the townhouses at 148-150 President Avenue, with the detailed list focusing on those most likely to be relevant.
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Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment
A landmark 16-storey mixed-use precinct developed in partnership between Formus Property and The Salvation Army. The project delivers 116 residential apartments, including dedicated affordable housing, situated above new state-of-the-art community facilities. The ground levels feature Salvation Army welfare services, a worship hall, and community rooms designed to continue their 55-year legacy of service in the Sutherland Shire. The development revitalizes the Miranda town center with high-quality architectural design and integrated public spaces.
Gymea Bay Road Mixed-Use Development
Mirvac's approved mixed-use development delivering 84 apartments over ground-floor retail directly opposite Gymea village and railway station.
President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire. The works involve demolition of single-storey buildings (including the heritage-listed Hotham House) and construction of a new three-storey clinical building with two basement car park levels. The redeveloped hospital will provide 110 inpatient beds for surgical, medical and rehabilitation care, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex with an additional operating theatre, a new entry from Hotham Road, and an upgraded wellness centre with hydrotherapy pool.The project was initially refused by the Independent Planning Commission in late 2022 over heritage and amenity concerns, but proceeded after a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024. As of late 2025, inpatient services have been closed, the site has been fenced, and demolition and construction works have commenced. Day rehabilitation services continue to operate during the staged build, which is expected to support around 700 healthcare and construction jobs.
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.
Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3)
Comprehensive expansion and upgrade of the Gymea Trade Centre. The project includes the delivery of new large format retail premises, an upgraded fitness centre, modern medical suites, and childcare facilities. Managed by Charter Hall, these final stages focus on enhancing local service diversity and increasing on-site parking capacity to support the growing regional catchment.
34-38 Pinnacle Street Mixed Development
8-storey mixed-use development comprising 24 residential apartments and a boarding house containing 70 rooms with basement car parking.
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.
15-19 Pinnacle Street Development
Proposed 6-storey apartment building development in the Pinnacle Street high-rise precinct. Part of Miranda's urban densification strategy to provide housing close to transport and services. Planning assessment currently underway.
1,637 residents of Yowie Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,689. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 64.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,695, about 87% 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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The suburb of Yowie Bay features a highly qualified labor force, with professional services strongly represented, and an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, according to AreaSearch's compilation of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 1,637 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.0% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly below the standard level (64.5% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 44.0%, worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The locality displays a strong concentration in construction, with an employment proportion that is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, finance & insurance employs only 5.6% of local workers, which is lower than the 7.3% recorded across Greater Sydney. The mostly residential community seems to offer a small number of local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical regions, the 12-month period experienced a reduction in the labor force of 1.5% alongside an employment decrease of 1.7%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. This is in contrast to Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future demand in the suburb of Yowie Bay. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against local employment characteristics to project growth trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce structure indicates that employment in the suburb of Yowie Bay should grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yowie Bay is $2,959 a week (about $154,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,085 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,002 a year against an average of $92,919. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Yowie Bay recorded a median taxpayer income of $71,002 and an average taxpayer income of $92,919. This represents an extremely high level on a national scale and compares to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney, respectively. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections would be approximately $78,329 (median) and $102,508 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all positioned high in the suburb of Yowie Bay, ranking between the 85th and 96th percentiles across the country.
Distribution figures show that 36.5% of the population (1,134 individuals) are in the $4000+ income category, whereas the metropolitan area is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 30.9%. Financial strength is evident as 48.9% of households earn high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting strong consumer spending. Residents retain 87.4% of their income after housing expenses, demonstrating significant purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yowie Bay had 1,046 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 8% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $750 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. 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 dwelling composition in the suburb of Yowie Bay, measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 86.2% houses and 13.8% other housing styles (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Yowie Bay was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 49.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (42.4%) or rented (7.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was well above the Sydney metro benchmark at $3,200, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $750, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Yowie Bay are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent costs are substantially higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yowie Bay counted 1,046 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the vast majority at 83.7% of all households, consisting of 47.1% couples with offspring, 28.0% couples without offspring, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.3%, with single person households representing 15.6% and group households making up 0.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.4% of adults in Yowie Bay hold a university qualification, including 23.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 21.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 343 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 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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Attainment of educational qualifications in the suburb of Yowie Bay is below regional averages, with 32.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This variance suggests opportunities for future academic development and skills building. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (21.7%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 29.3% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This comprises 9.6% in secondary schools, 9.0% in primary schools, and 5.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Yowie Bay reaches 16 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 assessment indicates 16 active transit stops operating in the suburb of Yowie Bay, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 1 separate routes, which provide 109 weekly passenger journeys in total. Transit convenience is rated as outstanding, with residents living an average of 153 meters from the nearest stop. Being an outlier residential enclave, the majority of residents travel outside the suburb for work, and the private car remains the main transit mode at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per residence, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 44.0%, worked from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting pandemic circumstances). Daily transit frequency averages 15 journeys across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 6 weekly journeys per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.8% of residents in Yowie Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metric data indicates excellent outcomes throughout the suburb of Yowie Bay, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets, and the level of private health insurance coverage was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the overall population (1,976 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health conditions recorded in the locality were arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.3 and 6.0% of the population, respectively, while 72.8% of residents reported having no medical ailments at all, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents are exceptionally healthy with low rates of chronic illness. The suburb of Yowie Bay has 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over (705 people), which is higher than the 15.5% average in Greater Sydney. Health status among senior citizens is particularly robust, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yowie Bay is largely Australian-born, at 85.0% of residents, with 10.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.6%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Yowie Bay has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 85.0% of its residents born in Australia, 95.7% holding citizenship, and 89.5% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation in the suburb of Yowie Bay is Christianity, representing 65.9% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Yowie Bay are English, representing 27.6% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, representing 26.0% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish, representing 9.5% of the population.
There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other ancestral groups: Russian heritage is overrepresented at 0.6% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Croatian at 1.2% (compared to 0.7%), and Macedonian at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yowie Bay is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 20.9% 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 median age of 46 years in the suburb of Yowie Bay is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is also well above the Australian median of 38. In comparison to the Greater Sydney average, the 45 - 54 age bracket is noticeably over-represented (16.7% locally), whereas the 25 - 34 age bracket is under-represented (5.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 14.7% to 15.5% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 12.7% to 11.5%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic changes for the suburb of Yowie Bay. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow substantially, increasing by 126 people (55%) from 230 to 357. The aging demographic trend is clear, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 55% of the projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yowie Bay
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,053 at the 2021 Census → 3,109 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 May 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 (SAL14537). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.