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Austins Ferry - Granton has an estimated 4,712 residents, up from 4,297 at the 2021 Census — a change of 415 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 130 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 45.8% of that increase. That puts 172 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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Demographic analysis conducted by AreaSearch estimates the population of Austins Ferry - Granton to be approximately 4,712 as of Aug 2026. This represents a net gain of 415 people (9.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 4,297 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 4,675 recorded as of June 2025, combined with 130 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With a density of 172 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample residential space per person alongside capacity for ongoing expansion.
Austins Ferry - Granton's 9.7% growth since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (1.2%) as well as the broader SA4 region, positioning it as a standout growth locality in the region. Demographic expansion was driven predominantly by natural growth, which accounted for roughly 45.8% of overall gains over recent periods, though interstate migration and overseas migration also provided positive inward momentum. SA2 projections utilized by AreaSearch are sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for determining age-bracket shifts in the years post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections (issued in 2022 using 2021 as the base year) are incorporated via a weighted aggregation methodology translating LGA trends to SA2 levels. Over the projection horizon, the district is expected to track above median population growth compared to statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with forecasts pointing to an addition of 856 persons to 2041 from current annual ERP population numbers, culminating in an overall increase of 17.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
189 new dwellings have been approved in Austins Ferry - Granton over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 8.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning in Austins Ferry - Granton has seen roughly 37 new homes approved per year, accumulating to 189 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx averaging 1.9 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply and demand dynamics remain well aligned to sustain steady market conditions. New residential construction exhibits an average value of $466,000, which sits above typical regional benchmarks and indicates quality-oriented development. In addition, $2.2 million in commercial development approvals was registered this financial year, pointing to subdued commercial building activity.
Relative to Greater Hobart, per capita construction volume in Austins Ferry - Granton is 101.0% higher, offering prospective purchasers extensive housing selection despite a recent moderation in overall building momentum. Furthermore, recent development consists exclusively of standalone homes, preserving the neighborhood's established low-density setting and emphasizing spacious family dwellings. With approximately 301 people per approval, Austins Ferry - Granton displays the hallmarks of an evolving residential market. According to population projections, Austins Ferry - Granton is anticipated to add 819 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At prevailing construction levels, upcoming dwelling additions appear well-structured to absorb demand, providing constructive purchasing opportunities and potentially enabling expansion above current demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Austins Ferry - Granton, worth an estimated $15 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.67 billion. 14 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 economic performance and liveability are heavily driven by public works, private investment, and strategic planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects expected to impact the surrounding district. Key developments include the Chocolate Experience at Cadbury, Whitestone Point Housing Development, Main Road Granton Shared Path Extension, and Claremont Plaza Refurbishment and Extension, with notable projects detailed below.
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Main Road Granton Shared Path Extension
Extension of a shared path along Main Road in Granton for pedestrians and cyclists, aiming to improve local connectivity and safety.
Claremont Plaza Refurbishment and Extension
The Claremont Plaza expansion involves a strategic refurbishment and extension of the existing neighbourhood shopping centre to enhance its convenience-based retail offering. Managed by Region Group, the project aligns with the Greater Glenorchy Plan to revitalize the Claremont village core through improved pedestrian links and expanded specialty retail space. Key focus areas include upgraded food and beverage precincts and modernized parking facilities to serve the growing northern Hobart residential corridor.
Windermere Bay Precinct
A 3.75 hectare mixed-use redevelopment of the former Claremont Primary School site. The project features 315 dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, aimed at providing quality medium-density housing. The precinct includes a childcare centre, cafe, community facilities, and local retail spaces while preserving historic school buildings. Designed by Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects.
Claremont Link Road Park and Ride Facility
Park and ride facility to support public transport usage and reduce traffic congestion. Features electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage.
Abbotsfield Road Mixed-Use Development
Proposed mixed-use development opposite Claremont Plaza comprising approximately 85 apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space. No evidence was found that the development application has progressed to approval or construction. Recent marketing of nearby development land suggests the site remains in the development planning phase.
Glenorchy Sports Centre
A $28 million multi-sport facility featuring four indoor courts including a dedicated show court for netball, basketball, futsal, volleyball, badminton, pickleball and wheelchair sports. The centre includes spectator seating for up to 600 patrons (300 permanent, 300 portable), modern change rooms with parent and sensory rooms, a registered Changing Places facility, three multi-purpose meeting and event spaces, administrative areas with foyer, reception, office space and kiosk, and secure storage options. The facility includes 68 car parks with three DDA-compliant spaces, two electric vehicle charging stations, dedicated drop-off and loading bay, motorbike parking and bike racks, and easy access to the adjacent Claremont Park and Ride.Located at the entrance of Claremont College, development approval was granted by Glenorchy City Council in July 2025 and endorsed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works in Q4 2025. The main works contract was awarded to Tasmanian firm Fairbrother in Q1 2026 with site establishment underway and construction commencing March 2026. The project is part of the Tasmanian Government's $54.7 million investment in new Southern Tasmanian sporting facilities.
Whitestone Point Housing Development
A boutique masterplanned residential development comprising 243 residential lots on the River Derwent in Austins Ferry. The subdivision was developed on the former Gunns site and included over 120,000m3 of earthworks, full service network installation including stormwater, sewerage, water mains, power and communications, and a new roundabout on Main Road. Positioned on the River Derwent with water views, the development offers premium lifestyle living close to Hobart CBD, MONA, St Virgil's College, and local amenities.Construction completed March 2021 with lots continuing to be sold and homes built.
Chocolate Experience at Cadbury
A 150 million dollar tourism attraction transforming the waterfront parklands beside the historic Cadbury factory at Claremont into an immersive chocolate visitor experience. The development will include Chocolate Central with interactive flavour displays, a Chocolate Lounge dessert restaurant, a Premium Chocolate Studio offering masterclasses and Build Your Own Bar sessions, and a curated emporium. The ticketed Chocolate Immersion Tour will guide guests through themed zones including the Cacao Forest, Chocolate Lab, the Dairy showcasing Tasmanian milk producers, the Crumb Vault, Paint Your Flavour, the Taste Kitchen and a Factory Control experience.Visitor access will be primarily by river, with two new purpose-built ferries operated by Navigators Group running between Hobart and a new Cadbury Claremont ferry terminal. The project also includes upgrades to the foreshore parklands and an extension of the Hobart Foreshore cycleway. Glenorchy City Council granted development approval in May 2026, with construction to follow and opening forecast for late 2028. The attraction is projected to draw 431,000 visitors a year and add over 120 million dollars to the Tasmanian visitor economy annually, supporting more than 300 construction jobs and 200 ongoing roles. About 95 per cent of the project cost is to be privately funded, with capital raising led by Melbourne investment bank Kidder Williams.
2,560 residents of Austins Ferry - Granton are employed, from a labour force of 2,641. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,767, 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 local labour market in Austins Ferry - Granton demonstrates a healthy balance across white and blue collar employment, backed by substantial representation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,560, while unemployment sits 1.3% below Greater Hobart's benchmark of 4.4%. Workforce participation remains solid at 67.9% compared to Greater Hobart's 63.7%. Meanwhile, Census figures indicated that 6.8% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be factored into that figure.
The primary employment sectors for resident workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows an especially pronounced concentration, with local workforce engagement reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training remains comparatively small, engaging only 7.5% of Austins Ferry - Granton's workforce versus 10.8% across Greater Hobart. A comparison of Census working population metrics against the resident labor base suggests that employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively limited. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that across the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment experienced no net percentage shift while the labour force expanded by 0.2%, leading to an unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. Across Greater Hobart over the same interval, employment declined by 0.1%, the workforce rose by 0.2%, and unemployment climbed 0.3 percentage points. Long-range employment opportunities can be evaluated through Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from Mar-26. These five and ten-year forecasts anticipate nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variance across sectors. Applying these industry growth expectations to Austins Ferry - Granton's workforce profile indicates potential local job expansion of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Austins Ferry - Granton is $1,817 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $807 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,476 a year against an average of $56,537. 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-level data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that taxpayers in the Austins Ferry - Granton SA2 recorded a median income of $52,476 and an average of $56,537, which trails national benchmarks and compares to Greater Hobart's median of $54,577 and average of $65,190. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023 produces updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $58,222 (median) and $62,728 (average). Census findings indicate that individual, family, and household earnings within Austins Ferry - Granton align around the 52nd percentile across Australia.
The dominant earnings cohort encompasses 39.5% of residents (1,861 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, matching surrounding trends where 32.2% fall in this bracket. Following housing payments, households retain 87.4% of income, maintaining solid purchasing power.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Austins Ferry - Granton had 1,572 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,523 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.3%. 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 housing structure in Austins Ferry - Granton at the time of the latest Census was composed of 97.3% houses and 2.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), displaying a markedly higher house orientation than Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 34.7%, matching Hobart metro, while 50.0% of dwellings were being purchased with a mortgage and 15.4% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,523, slightly exceeding the Hobart metro figure of $1,517, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $350, identical to Hobart metro's $350.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Austins Ferry - Granton remain considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Austins Ferry - Granton counted 1,572 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,724 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant household structure at 78.1%, made up of couples with children (34.4%), couples without children (28.9%), and single parent families (13.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.9%, comprising lone person households (19.3%) and group households (2.3%). The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Austins Ferry - Granton hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 812 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 represents a key development area, with higher education qualification rates at 15.2%, substantially below the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees form the largest university-level cohort at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). In contrast, vocational education is highly prevalent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of certificates (32.0%) and advanced diplomas (8.8%). Participation in study is substantial across the population, with 26.4% of residents actively undertaking formal education. This includes 9.7% enrolled in primary education, 8.1% attending secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education qualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Austins Ferry - Granton reaches 34 stops on 107 routes, timetabled for about 7,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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 transport connectivity in Austins Ferry - Granton is provided by 34 active transport stops operating bus services. These facilities are served by 107 individual routes that combine to deliver 7,137 weekly passenger trips. Access to the network is rated as good, with residents living an average of 245 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outward-bound, with private cars accounting for 92% of travel and buses carrying 5%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.9 vehicles, above the regional average, while 6.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 circumstances.
Network services operate at an overall rate of 1,019 trips per day across all routes, providing roughly 209 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.3% of residents in Austins Ferry - Granton report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Community health indicators for Austins Ferry - Granton are broadly encouraging, with AreaSearch evaluations of health conditions and mortality rates aligning with national benchmarks and showing typical occurrence rates of common health conditions across older and younger age groups. However, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, held by roughly 48% of the local population (~2,238 people), compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a countrywide level of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most widespread diagnosed medical conditions, reported by 10.7 and 9.7% of residents, respectively, while 64.3% of the community indicated no chronic health conditions, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart.
Chronic illness rates are comparatively elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over account for 18.4% of the population (868 people), lower than the 20.1% observed across Greater Hobart, with national rankings generally consistent with broad population norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Austins Ferry - Granton is largely Australian-born, at 89.1% of residents, with 7.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.0%) and Australian (33.1%). 3.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Austins Ferry - Granton demonstrates lower cultural diversity than wider benchmarks, with 89.1% of the population born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 92.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.9% of residents in Austins Ferry - Granton. The clearest overrepresentation occurs in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.5% of the populace compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart. Regarding ancestry determined by parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Austins Ferry - Granton are English (34.0%), Australian (33.1%, well above the regional average of 28.0%), and Irish (7.9%).
Variations are also present among other heritages, with Australian Aboriginal representation at 3.3% in Austins Ferry - Granton (compared to 3.0% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%), and Korean at 0.2% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Austins Ferry - Granton is 40. 24.8% 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 age composition of Austins Ferry - Granton mirrors Greater Hobart closely, with the largest divergence across the four broad age groups measuring 3.9 percentage points. The estimated median age is 40 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 1 year higher than the Greater Hobart figure of 39 recorded at that Census. Among specific brackets, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) expanded from 15.8% at the Census to an estimated 18.4% of the population. Looking toward 2041, mature and pre-retirement adults (45 - 64) are forecast to capture the majority of expansion, adding 473 residents (38%) to reach 1,729, while younger to mid-age adult demographics are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Austins Ferry - Granton
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 SA2 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 | Oct 2025 about a year 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 130 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,297 at the 2021 Census → 4,712 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 (601031013). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.