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Hobart has an estimated 9,325 residents, up from 9,025 at the 2021 Census — a change of 300 people, or 3.3%. 289 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,409 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Hobart stands at approximately 9,325 in May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,025 residents, this represents an addition of 300 individuals (3.3%). This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,325 alongside 289 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 1,408 persons per square kilometer, a level higher than the average for the national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Outperforming the SA3 area (1.8%), Hobart's 3.3% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth leader.
The gains in local population were primarily fueled by overseas migration, which served as almost the exclusive contributor to recent growth. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For any SA2 sectors omitted from these data, and to project age group dynamics after 2032, the Tasmanian State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead, demographic patterns indicate the region will experience population growth slightly below the median of areas assessed by AreaSearch, with the local population projected to expand by 702 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a total increase of 7.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
276 new dwellings have been approved in Hobart over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That is 6.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 54, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual approvals for new dwellings in Hobart have averaged approximately 55, translating to a total of 276 residential builds over the past 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 50 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.1 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), the supply of housing is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, which increases options for buyers and supports the potential for population growth to exceed projections, with new homes carrying an average construction cost of $261,000.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals worth $184.5 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Relative to Greater Hobart, Hobart registers 117.0% more construction activity (per person), expanding options for buyers even though building activity has slowed down of late. Recent building approvals consist of 11.0% detached dwellings and 89.0% attached dwellings. This high concentration of high-density options provides lower-cost paths to ownership and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a major shift from the existing housing profile (which currently comprises 37.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability demands. The area registers roughly 483 people per dwelling approval, which is characteristic of an established neighborhood. Long-term projections indicate that Hobart will add 702 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Given the current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hobart, worth an estimated $4.43 billion. A further 32 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.03 billion. 16 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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An area's performance is heavily influenced by local infrastructure improvements, major projects, and planning changes. A total of 29 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect this locality. Key developments include the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, the In The Hanging Garden Cultural Precinct, the Hobart City Deal, and the Macquarie Point Stadium, with the listed items showing the projects of greatest relevance.
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Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Construction is underway on the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion. The project is part of the broader Stage 2 RHH Redevelopment and will expand and modernise emergency care facilities, including new treatment points, paediatric and mental health waiting areas, imaging capacity, procedure rooms and staged temporary access arrangements so the hospital can continue operating during works. Phase 1 was completed in 2023, while Phase 2 includes temporary ED access from Argyle Street before works shift to the Liverpool Street side of the hospital in mid-2026.Works are expected to continue until early 2028.
Macquarie Point Stadium
A $1.13 billion multipurpose stadium featuring a 23,000-seat capacity and a world-first fixed translucent ETFE dome roof. The project received final parliamentary approval in December 2025 and is part of a broader masterplan released in April 2026, which includes a Residential Foreshore Development with approximately 100 dwellings. While initial stages target a 2029 opening, recent updates suggest 2031 is the realistic date for hosting fixtures. The site will serve as the home for the Tasmania Devils AFL team and the Hobart Hurricanes.
Hobart City Deal
A 10-year partnership (2019-2029) between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and the Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils to deliver coordinated investments across Greater Hobart. Key programs include the New Bridgewater Bridge, the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, Southern Projects transport upgrades, airport border services, Antarctic and Science Precinct at Macquarie Point, affordable housing and urban renewal, and smart city initiatives including a digital twin and smart precincts strategy.
Masonic Lodge Hotel Conversion
Adaptive reuse and expansion of the historic 1930s Hobart Masonic Hall. The project involves a seven-storey addition above the existing Stripped Classical style building to create a 51-room hotel. The design preserves the heritage facade and internal halls while adding five levels of accommodation and a rooftop bar. Structural columns will be installed at ground level encroaching onto adjoining titles to support the new upper levels.
Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment (Hobart Port Precinct Capacity Improvements)
TasPorts is delivering a staged redevelopment of Hobart's Macquarie Wharves to modernise critical port infrastructure supporting Antarctic research, cruise, trade and logistics. Stage 1 involves demolishing and rebuilding Macquarie Wharf 6 with a new fit-for-purpose structure, shore power, and dedicated berthing for RSV Nuyina as the permanent home of Australia's Antarctic research vessel. Construction contract was awarded to the Hazell Brady joint venture (Hazell Bros Group and Brady Marine and Civil) in December 2025, with early works and geotechnical surveys underway ahead of demolition.Stage 1 practical completion is targeted for August 2028. Subsequent stages will upgrade Macquarie Wharves 4 and 5 to expand cruise and export capacity.
In The Hanging Garden Cultural Precinct
A $300 million mixed-use cultural and urban renewal precinct spanning nearly an entire city block (Murray, Liverpool, Bathurst and Watchorn streets) in Hobart's CBD. Stage 1 - a nine-storey mixed-use office/retail building at 25 Watchorn St designed by Fender Katsalidis - received City of Hobart approval and demolition/construction works are underway. The broader masterplan includes a hotel (180+ keys), upgraded Odeon Theatre, Wellington House conversion (rooftop bar, restaurant, hi-fi bar), residential apartments, hospitality, co-working and performance spaces.Heritage buildings including the Odeon Theatre, Tattersalls Hotel and Wellington House are retained and adapted. Delivered by Riverlee and DarkLab (a MONA subsidiary), with the Stage 1 commercial building a joint venture with Quintessential Equity.
Lumina Function Centre - The Tasman Hotel
Lumina is a purpose-built, column-free function centre being added to The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott, within the Parliament Square precinct in Hobart. Designed by fjcstudio and constructed by SHAPE Tasmania for JGS Property, the venue features a clear-span event space finished in mass-engineered Tasmanian Plantation Oak timber. Lumina will accommodate up to 220 guests for cocktail receptions, 200 banquet-style, or 150 cabaret-style, and will operate in synergy with the hotel's Peppina Restaurant and Deco Lounge.Completion is expected mid-2026, supporting an estimated 187 Tasmanian jobs during construction.
Transforming Collins Street
Two year tactical trial to reshape a 700 m stretch of Collins Street with separated bike lanes, a zebra crossing, lower speed limits, street planting and a new streetside dining area, improving safety and access for people walking and riding while supporting nearby businesses.
5,509 residents of Hobart are employed, from a labour force of 5,832. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 28,157, about 3.0 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Hobart is highly educated, with significant representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. In March 2026, 5,509 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate stood 1.1% higher than the Greater Hobart rate of 4.4%. Workforce participation is relatively typical, reaching 67.1% compared to 63.8% in Greater Hobart. Based on Census data, a modest 11.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns must be factored in. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and education & training.
The area exhibits a notable concentration in accommodation & food, where the share of employment is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing just 3.6% of the local workforce relative to 8.7% across Greater Hobart. Recording 4.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, offering more jobs than it has working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. Based on the analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the recent 12-month period saw a 0.1% expansion in the labour force alongside a 0.3% drop in employment, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Hobart saw a 0.1% decline in employment and a 0.2% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point rise. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Hobart. These five-year and ten-year outlooks have been mapped to the local industry profile to estimate employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests Hobart's employment could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hobart is $1,741 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $845 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,738 a year against an average of $75,633. 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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Data from the ATO aggregated at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year shows that the Hobart SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $56,738 and an average taxpayer income of $75,633. This represents a very high level nationally, comparing to $54,577 (median) and $65,190 (average) across Greater Hobart. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of approximately $62,951 and an average of $83,915 as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census statistics, personal, family, and household incomes in Hobart align with the 53rd percentile nationally.
Looking at income brackets, 31.9% of the population (2,974 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is very similar to the regional average of 32.2%. Housing costs place significant pressure on budgets, leaving only 82.5% of income remaining, which ranks in the 48th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hobart had 3,548 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 43% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the mix of dwelling structures in Hobart was 36.8% houses and 63.2% other housing types (including apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwellings), which contrasts with the Hobart metro average of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Hobart was lower than the metropolitan average at 26.5%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by residents with a mortgage (17.5%) or renting (56.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,800, notably higher than the Hobart metro average of $1,517. The median weekly rent was recorded at $415, compared to $350 in the broader Hobart metro.
On a national level, Hobart's mortgage payments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are considerably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hobart counted 3,548 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 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 largest share of the area at 50.3%, consisting of couples with children at 13.0%, couples without children at 29.8%, and single parent families at 6.4%. Non-family households represent the remaining 49.7%, with lone person households accounting for 37.4% and group households representing 12.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the average of 2.4 observed across Greater Hobart.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.9% of adults in Hobart hold a university qualification, including 31.7% with a bachelor degree and 19.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 11.4% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 4,122 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,082 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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The level of educational attainment in Hobart is significantly higher than broader averages, with 54.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.5% across TAS and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the locality well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational education accounts for 19.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 11.4%. Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 34.0% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
This includes 17.7% of residents studying in tertiary education, 4.3% in secondary school, and 3.8% in primary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hobart reaches 65 stops on 142 routes, timetabled for about 10,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transport shows 65 active bus stops operating in Hobart. These stops are served by 142 different routes, which provide a total of 10,338 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 203 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 44%, followed by walking at 43% and bus travel at 6%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 0.8 per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 11.1% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,476 daily trips, which translates to roughly 159 weekly trips at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.9% of residents in Hobart report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, Hobart faces notable health issues, with common ailments present in both younger and older cohorts, though the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high at approximately 57% of the population (~5,277 people). This compares to a rate of 51.7% in Greater Hobart. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues reported locally, affecting 11.5% and 6.9% of the population respectively, while 68.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart.
Health trends within the working-age cohort are generally standard. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.2% of the population (1,698 people), which is lower than the Greater Hobart level of 20.0%. Health outcomes among these older residents are above average, with national performance metrics ranking higher than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.8% of Hobart residents were born overseas and 25.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (19.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hobart exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 25.9% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 35.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 28.8% of the local population. However, the most pronounced overrepresentation is seen in Hinduism, which accounts for 4.4% of the population, compared to 2.8% across Greater Hobart. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Hobart are English at 28.0%, Australian at 19.7% (which is lower than the regional average of 28.0%), and Other at 11.0%.
There are also significant differences in other ethnic communities, with Chinese ancestry highly represented at 8.2% (relative to 2.7% regionally), Polish at 0.9% (relative to 0.8%), and Korean at 0.5% (relative to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hobart is 33, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 44.4% 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 in Hobart is 33 years, which is younger than the Greater Hobart median of 39 and the Australian average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 26.9% of the population compared to Greater Hobart, while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 4.2%. This local concentration of 25 - 34 year olds sits well above the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 5.1% to 6.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 16.2% to 17.5%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 10.3% to 8.6%, and the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 9.8% to 8.6%. Population projections for 2041 point to notable demographic shifts in Hobart, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 354 people (44%) from 805 to 1,160, while population decreases are expected in the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hobart
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 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) | 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 23 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 289 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,025 at the 2021 Census → 9,325 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 (601051027). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.