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The median house price in Zetland is $2.23m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 2.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Zetland has an estimated 14,993 residents, up from 12,622 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,371 people, or 18.8%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 1,554 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. That puts 18,741 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics for the surrounding district, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Zetland is projected to stand at approximately 14,993 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,371 individuals (18.8%) from the 12,622 residents documented in the 2021 Census. This growth is calculated from the local population of 14,991, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP statistics from the ABS (released June 2025) and an additional 1,554 verified new addresses since the Census date.
With this population level, the area has a density of 18,741 residents per square kilometer, positioning it in the top 10% of all Australian locations tracked by AreaSearch, demonstrating that local land is an extremely coveted commodity. The 18.8% growth rate of the suburb of Zetland since the 2021 census outperformed the state increase of 7.1% as well as Greater Sydney, indicating its status as a regional growth leader. The population expansion was driven predominantly by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 80.0% of the overall population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age bracket growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, a substantial population rise within the top quartile of Australian statistical units is anticipated, with the suburb of Zetland set to add 4,056 residents by 2041 according to collective SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 27.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,084 new dwellings have been approved in Zetland over the past five years, an average of 416 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 28 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 402 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 307, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of residential building permits from statistical division records, the suburb of Zetland has averaged approximately 416 home approvals annually, arriving at an estimated 2,084 residences over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, there have been 282 approved permits recorded. With an average of one new resident per year per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the property market exhibits a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, promoting steady conditions. Newly constructed properties carry an average valuation of $554,000, which demonstrates that builders are focusing on the higher-end, premium tier.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $6.7 million this financial year, highlighting the primarily residential character of the neighborhood. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Zetland experiences 441.0% more construction volume per resident, which should offer prospective buyers plenty of options. This volume is far higher than the national standard, showing strong interest from builders. Additionally, recent projects have consisted entirely of medium and high-density housing. This movement toward higher-density options offers affordable options for buyers and draws interest from investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. Having about 24 people for every approval indicates the suburb of Zetland is a growing neighborhood. Looking ahead, the suburb of Zetland is projected to expand by 4,054 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Judging by ongoing construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling growth beyond current expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Zetland, worth an estimated $14.9 billion. A further 136 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60.5 billion. 43 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Green Square Town Centre, The Kingsborough, Meriton Green Square Stage 2 Development, and Zetland Square, with details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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Green Square Town Centre
Green Square Town Centre is one of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, transforming a 278 hectare former industrial area in inner south Sydney into a high-density mixed-use precinct. When complete by 2030, it is planned to accommodate around 61,000 residents in approximately 33,000 dwellings and provide 21,000 to 22,000 jobs, just 3.5km from the Sydney CBD and 4km from Sydney Airport. The precinct holds a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating and includes the Green Square Library and Plaza, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the new Green Square Public School and Community Spaces, more than 40 parks, and one of Australia's largest urban stormwater recycling schemes servicing over 4,000 apartments.Stages 1 and 2 of the town centre, delivered by Mirvac (which acquired Landcom's interest in 2020), are complete with around 800 homes across eight buildings, including The Frederick, Portman on the Park, Portman House and seven Portman Street terraces finished through 2024. The final stages 3, 4 and 5 are now being assessed as State Significant Developments under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway, with around 1,825 additional homes proposed across nine buildings (511 build-to-rent, 800 build-to-sell apartments and 514 student accommodation units) at a combined development cost of about 1.23 billion dollars. Stage 3 (Sites 7, 17 and 18 at 960A Bourke Street, SSD-83899206) and Stages 4 and 5 (Sites 8 and 19 at 411 Botany Road, SSD-84322496) were on public exhibition in early 2026, with a mid-2026 construction start slated for the next stage. Public domain works include three new streets (Woolpack, Hinchcliffe and Barker Streets) and the Ngamuru Avenue connector.
Zetland Square - Stage 2 North-West (Meriton Green Square Precinct)
Stage 2 North-West of Meriton's Zetland Square masterplan in the Green Square-Epsom Park precinct, comprising 280 apartments across 8 buildings ranging from 3 to 14 storeys (Buildings A-H). Includes 882sqm of non-residential (retail) floor space, a part 2 - part 3 level basement with 317 car spaces, 321 bicycle spaces, and extensive landscaped open space including rooftop communal areas and new public parks. Designed by Crone Architects with Youssofzay + Hart following a competitive design process.Approved by the Central Sydney Planning Committee on 8 May 2025 under DA D/2024/1029, at a cost of approximately $179 million. Forms the second detailed stage of the wider 784-apartment, 12-building Zetland Square precinct on the former Suttons car dealership site, adjoining Gunyama Park and Green Square Town Centre. Construction is underway with completion expected in 2028.
The Kingsborough
Greystar's first build-to-rent project in NSW, delivering 190 high-quality rental apartments including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom options. Features premium amenities such as gyms, lounges, bookable dining rooms, co-working spaces, on-site dog wash and walk park, courtyards, and rooftop spaces. Designed by PTW Architects, blending industrial heritage with modern design for an enhanced resident experience.
Erskineville Village
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a 50,000sqm former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent (Nation) and Build-to-Sell (Lillian) stages, including 169 affordable housing units managed by Evolve Housing. Key infrastructure includes the 7,500sqm McPherson Park, the 20m wide Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard, and a 5,000sqm retail and dining precinct featuring a supermarket and cafes.
Danks Street District
A large-scale mixed-use urban precinct by DASCO on a 1.7-hectare former industrial site at the corner of Bourke, Young, and McEvoy Streets in Waterloo. The development delivers 373 apartments across six buildings ranging from 6 to 20 storeys, designed by Bates Smart, MHNDU, Richards and Spence, and Fieldwork. The precinct includes 2,579 square metres of retail and hospitality space across laneways and a central public plaza, rooftop gardens, an outdoor gymnasium, music rooms, and end-of-trip facilities.Two heritage-listed structures - the 1922 Pumping Station and 1935 Valve House - will be restored as part of the project. Construction commenced December 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony attended by the NSW Building Commissioner.
Acacia Apartments
A 264-apartment affordable housing development by City West Housing located at 330-332 Botany Road, Alexandria within the Green Square Town Centre. All units are dedicated to affordable rental housing in perpetuity. Features an all-electric building design with solar PV panels and 3-bedroom family units on lower floors. Early works construction commenced in May 2026.
Waterloo Metro Quarter (Waterloo Collective)
The Waterloo Metro Quarter, marketed by the developer as Waterloo Collective, is a 900 million dollar mixed-use over-station development being delivered by a Mirvac and John Holland joint venture in partnership with the NSW Government. The precinct sits above and beside the new Sydney Metro Waterloo Station, which opened in August 2024 on the City and Southwest line. The site is bounded by Cope Street, Botany Road, Raglan Street and Wellington Street, and is divided into Southern, Central and Northern precincts.The Southern Precinct has been completed, comprising a 9-storey social housing building of 70 apartments operated by Homes NSW, with first tenants moving in from October 2025, a 25-storey IGLU-operated student accommodation building of around 474 student beds, the Cope Street Plaza and ground-plane retail and community space. The Central and Northern Precincts are being progressed under a revised concept, with the original commercial office tower replaced by additional housing in response to weak office demand. The Northern Precinct proposes two residential towers of 29 and 25 storeys delivering around 314 apartments including 40 affordable housing units, podium commercial space and ground floor retail. The Central Precinct proposes a 26-storey co-living building accommodating around 500 residents, plus retail, a childcare centre and community facilities. The revised State Significant Development Applications were on public exhibition until 15 January 2026 and remain under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
Zetland Square
A large-scale, masterplanned mixed-use precinct by Meriton in the Green Square urban renewal corridor, located at 118-130 Epsom Road and 905 South Dowling Street. The project features up to 12 buildings (max 27 storeys) and will be delivered in multiple stages. Following building envelope approval in 2024, current applications focus on specific stages, including residential towers, mid-rise buildings, and townhouses. The overall development will include approx. 1,200 dwellings, a 125-place childcare centre, a supermarket, retail, and public open space.Stage 1 is valued at $221.5 million (302 apartments) and Stage 2 at $179 million (282 apartments).
9,663 residents of Zetland are employed, from a labour force of 9,822. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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 12,038, about 80% 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 Zetland features a highly qualified labor force, particularly in the technology sector, with an unemployment rate of only 1.6% and an estimated 1.2% rise in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch regional data aggregation. In March 2026, there are 9,663 working residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively typical (71.1% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show that a high 58.6% of residents worked from home, although this should be viewed in light of pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for local workers are professional & technical services, finance & insurance, along with health care & social assistance. The community displays a strong concentration in professional & technical services, where its employment proportion is 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, health care & social assistance has a smaller presence at 9.0% compared to the regional representation of 14.1%. Comparing the census working population against the resident population suggests this largely residential district provides sparse local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader statistical divisions, over the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 1.2% while the labor force expanded by 1.0%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment decline slightly. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand in the suburb of Zetland. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been matched with the local workforce profile to model expansion patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests employment in the suburb of Zetland should rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Zetland is $2,192 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,262 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,129 a year against an average of $84,315. 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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The suburb of Zetland recorded a median taxpayer income of $69,129 and an average income of $84,315, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. This ranks among the highest tiers in the nation, exceeding Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates correspond to approximately $76,263 for median income and $93,016 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings reached the 93rd percentile nationally at $1,262.
Looking at income cohorts, 35.6% of the population (5,337 residents) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the regional rate of 30.9%. The high proportion of top earners (32.8% above $3,000 weekly) shows strong financial resources within the community. High housing costs take up 25.4% of household income, but strong wages keep disposable income at the 62nd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Zetland had 6,054 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 93% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 72% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,642 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Zetland at the time of the latest Census consisted of 0.3% detached houses and 99.6% other property types (such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in the suburb of Zetland was below the Sydney metropolitan average at 7.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (20.2%) or occupied by tenants (72.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427 at $2,642, while the median weekly rent was $600 compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Zetland are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Zetland counted 6,054 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,191 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent 53.1% of all households in the suburb of Zetland, which includes 11.4% couples with children, 35.4% couples without children, and 4.3% single parent households. The remaining 46.9% consists of non-family households, with single-person households at 31.7% and group households making up 15.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.7% of adults in Zetland hold a university qualification, including 38.7% with a bachelor degree and 20.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic achievement in the suburb of Zetland is higher than broader averages, with 61.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational qualifications are held by 19.1% of residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (9.5%). Academic enrollment is high, with 30.6% of the local population registered in formal studies.
This is comprised of 18.1% of residents in tertiary education, 2.9% in primary school, and 1.6% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Zetland reaches 24 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 7,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 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 data shows 24 active transit stops within the suburb of Zetland, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 11 distinct routes that provide a total of 7,138 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is highly rated, with residents living an average of 110 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential neighborhood, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 50%, followed by train travel at 19% and buses at 13%. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.3 per home, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 58.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,019 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 297 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
85.1% of residents in Zetland report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 1.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 data shows positive trends for the suburb of Zetland, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which reveals a low rate of common health issues across all age cohorts. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering roughly 60% of the population (9,025 residents). The most common medical diagnoses in the neighborhood were mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 5.6% and 5.5% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 85.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older make up 4.2% of the local population (629 individuals), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Senior health outcomes are strong, with national health benchmarks matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
66.1% of Zetland residents were born overseas and 52.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (27.3%) and English (14.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Zetland ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 52.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 66.1% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 30.5% of the population. The most notable religious concentration relative to regional averages is Judaism, which accounts for 1.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental heritage, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Zetland are Chinese at 27.3% of the population (higher than the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 16.5%, and English at 14.9%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with Russian heritage representing 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.4% across the region), Spanish at 0.9% (versus 0.6% regionally), and French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Zetland is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 57.1% 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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At 30 years, the median age in the suburb of Zetland is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and below the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Zetland has a larger concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 (40.3%) but fewer children aged 5 to 14 (3.7%). This concentration of 25 to 34 year olds is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 17.7% to 20.4% of the population, while the 25 to 34 demographic has decreased from 42.4% to 40.3%.
Population modeling suggests the age structure will change by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 1,495 people (25%) from 6,042 to 7,538, while the 35 to 44 cohort is expected to decline by 157 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Zetland
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 14 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 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 — 1,554 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,622 at the 2021 Census → 14,993 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 (SAL14542). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.