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Launceston has an estimated 5,365 residents, down from 5,421 at the 2021 Census — a change of 56 people, or 1.0%. The population has thinned by an average 1.0% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 1,016 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 data from AreaSearch, the population of Launceston stands at approximately 5,365 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 56 people (1.0%) from the 5,421 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 5,365 in June 2025 combined with 48 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 1,016 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the average across other locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The primary driver of population growth in the area was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 90.4% of all population increases in recent times.
Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, and to project age bracket growth after 2032, population forecasts from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 base year are applied, adjusting the figures by weighting population growth from the LGA to SA2 level. Based on these projections, the area is expected to align with the lower quartile growth seen in non-metropolitan locations nationwide, adding 1 residents by 2041 according to the latest annual ERP figures. This represents a total growth rate of 0.0% over the 16 years.
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66 new dwellings have been approved in Launceston over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below 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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Launceston averages approximately 13 residential approvals annually, with a total of 66 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) and 5 approved during FY-26 so far. Even with a declining population in recent times, the volume of development has remained relatively sufficient, which benefits buyers, and new homes are built at an average value of $249,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals reached $104.2 million this financial year, pointing to strong investment by local businesses. Launceston displays about half the per capita construction volume of the Rest of Tas.
and sits in the 12th percentile of all areas analysed nationwide, which limits options for buyers while bolstering demand for existing properties. This building level is also lower than the national standard, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. The mix of new construction is 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, indicating a growing supply of medium-density properties that offer choices across various price ranges, from classic family homes to more affordable compact options. The ratio of 1217 people per approval highlights that Launceston is a mature and established community. Looking forward, projections indicate Launceston will add 1 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current rate of construction suggests housing supply will satisfy demand, which should benefit buyers and potentially support growth beyond current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Launceston, worth an estimated $1.15 billion. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.93 billion. 12 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and environmental & disaster management. 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, planning choices, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects expected to influence this locality. The most relevant projects include the Northern Mental Health Precinct, the Launceston Hospice, the Northern Heart Centre, and the UTAS Stadium Redevelopment, with details of key developments listed below.
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Northern Mental Health Precinct
A purpose-built 90 million dollar mental health facility being delivered by the Tasmanian Government at 52 Frankland Street, opposite Launceston General Hospital. The precinct includes a 30-bed acute inpatient unit replacing the existing Northside Unit, a 5-bed Short Stay Unit, a Safe Haven, a Recovery College, consulting rooms and dedicated on-site parking. A pedestrian link bridge will connect the new building to the main hospital. The design features a pitched roof to suit the surrounding streetscape, retains established oak trees, and incorporates landscaped therapeutic gardens.Site preparation and demolition of the former Viewpoint buildings began in August 2025. A Development Application was lodged with the City of Launceston on 14 November 2025, and construction tenders opened in March 2026. Subject to approvals and contractor appointment, construction is expected to start in late 2026 and complete in late 2028. The project forms part of Stage Two of the broader Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan.
Northern Heart Centre
A 120 million dollar dedicated cardiac facility at the Launceston General Hospital, fully funded by the Australian Government. The three-storey building will house a new 24-bed cardiac inpatient unit (16 cardiac ward beds plus 7 coronary care unit beds co-located with the ICU), two cardiac catheterisation laboratories with recovery and holding bays, five echocardiogram rooms, an exercise testing room and six outpatient consulting rooms. Located on the Frankland Street side of the hospital between the Northern Integrated Care Services building and the Department of Emergency Medicine, it is designed to allow patients to bypass the emergency department for time-critical treatment.The Development Application was submitted to the City of Launceston in May 2025, tenders for construction were called in April 2026, and construction is expected to start late 2026 with completion targeted for late 2029. Lead design consultant is Artas Architects, supported by health facility planners Billard Leece Partnership. The project forms part of the broader Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan and the Tasmanian Cardiac Strategy.
Launceston Hospice
The Launceston Hospice is a 20 million dollar purpose-built palliative care facility being delivered at the historic Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct in South Launceston. Designed by Jaws Architects, the project repurposes the 1921 heritage building (originally an Infectious Diseases Hospital) into a 12-bed dedicated hospice, offering a home-like environment with private verandas, day rooms, calm spaces, and connectivity to the established gardens and courtyards that characterise the Allambi site. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing inpatient and respite palliative care, and will be the first dedicated public hospice in Northern Tasmania since the closure of Phillip Oakden House in 2007.Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health, the project received planning approval from the City of Launceston in May 2025 and the construction tender has been awarded. Existing services at the Allambi Building are being relocated to Cimitiere House to make way for works. Following timeline revisions, construction is now expected to commence in April 2026, with the hospice anticipated to open to patients in mid-2027.
Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Launceston's heritage-listed Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre precinct. The project will restore and upgrade the Princess Theatre to contemporary safety, access and performance standards, reconstruct the Earl Arts Centre as a purpose-built Earl Street Theatre, improve foyer, bar, toilet, backstage, technical and gathering spaces, and provide lift access to public levels. The precinct closed in late 2025, construction was scheduled to begin in early 2026, completion is planned for late 2027, and reopening is expected in early 2028.
Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment
A transformative 20-year multi-stage redevelopment of the Launceston General Hospital precinct. Current active construction includes a new 474-space multi-storey car park on the corner of Charles and Howick Streets, which commenced in January 2026. The 2025 Revised Masterplan introduces the Northern Heart Centre (tenders invited April 2026), a new Northern Mental Health Precinct at 52 Frankland Street, and a sub-acute ambulatory care centre to free up acute space on the main campus.
UTAS Stadium Redevelopment
The $130 million redevelopment of UTAS Stadium (York Park) is transforming the venue into a world-class Tier 2 sporting precinct. Main works include the new mass-timber Centre West Stand featuring premium seating and corporate facilities, a redeveloped Eastern Stand with 3,629 seats, and Western Stand infill seating. The project increases capacity to 17,500 and prepares the venue for the Tasmania Devils AFL/AFLW entry in 2028. Construction is being delivered in phases to maintain stadium operations for AFL and BBL matches.
NTCA Sports Complex Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the NTCA Sports Complex, Australia's oldest first-class cricket ground, to provide expanded fit-for-purpose facilities for soccer, cricket, and football. Scope includes refurbishment of the NTCA number one and number two grounds, new indoor and outdoor cricket training facilities, improved vehicular access and parking for around 90 more vehicles, and a new shared function centre with gymnasium, expanded change rooms and toilets, a commercial kitchen, and seating for 350. The masterplan has also been broadened to include the Launceston Tennis Centre and Elphin Sports Stadium precinct.A development application has been lodged with the City of Launceston and is awaiting advertising, with detailed design forecast for completion in mid-2026. The project remains subject to external funding support from state and federal government.
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Regeneration of an educational facility into a 139-key hotel with restaurants, bars, and meeting spaces.
3,090 residents of Launceston are employed, from a labour force of 3,240. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 69.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 12,677, about 2.4 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 workforce in Launceston is highly educated, featuring a strong presence in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6%. In March 2026, there were 3,090 employed residents, while the unemployment rate sat 0.7% higher than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Tas. Participation in the labour force is exceptionally high at 69.0% compared to 58.8% in Regional Tas. Census data indicates that a low 10.1% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and education & training.
The area displays a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with its share of employment reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 2.1% of the workforce in Launceston compared to 8.4% in Regional Tas. With 3.3 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as a regional job hub, hosting more positions than working residents and drawing commuters from surrounding areas. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 1.6% and employment fell by 1.2%, which led to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Tas. saw employment expand by 1.8% and the labour force grow by 1.7%, with a minor decrease. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context for future demand in Launceston. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of growth vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests Launceston's employment will grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Launceston is $1,581 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $894 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,392 a year against an average of $67,691. 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 median taxpayer income in the Launceston SA2 is $54,392, with an average taxpayer income of $67,691, based on the latest postcode data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. These numbers align with national averages and exceed the median income of $49,689 and average income of $59,358 in Regional Tas. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes in March 2026 would be roughly $60,348 for the median and $75,103 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sat in the 66th percentile ($894 weekly), whereas household income sat in the 40th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 30.4% of residents (1,630 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where 28.5% fall into this bracket. Residents retain 86.0% of their income for non-housing costs, and the area is positioned in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Launceston had 2,290 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 22% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,571 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of dwellings in Launceston at the time of the last Census stood at 53.6% houses and 46.5% other housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings in Regional Tas. The rate of home ownership was lower than the regional average, standing at 33.8%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (21.8%) or rented (44.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,571 was higher than the Regional Tas. average of $1,274, and the median weekly rent was $320 compared to the regional figure of $250.
Nationally, Launceston's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Launceston counted 2,290 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 57.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 19.2%, couples without children at 29.2%, and single parents at 8.3%. The remaining 42.9% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 36.8% and group living situations making up 6.0%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.8% of adults in Launceston hold a university qualification, including 27.3% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,256 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,025 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 education in Launceston is higher than the broader region, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 19.3% in the Rest of Tas. and 21.7% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for jobs in knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 27.3% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 26.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications from vocational institutions, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (16.8%).
Participation in education is high, with 27.8% of the local population currently enrolled in study. This group includes 7.6% in high school, 7.4% in primary school, and 6.7% enrolled in university or tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Launceston reaches 61 stops on 212 routes, timetabled for about 16,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 transit options shows 61 active public transport stops in Launceston, offering bus connections. These stops support 212 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 16,338 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as outstanding, with residents living an average of 171 meters from the nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb, with cars being the main transport choice at 71%, and 24% of residents walking. Households average 1.1 cars, which is lower than the regional average. A small portion of residents (10.1%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Bus services average 2,334 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 267 weekly trips at each stop.
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68.1% of residents in Launceston report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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 metrics show positive outcomes in Launceston based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illnesses, showing low rates of common health issues across age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 area at roughly 53% of the population (~2,821 people), compared to 49.1% in Regional Tas. The most common medical diagnoses in the area were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.7% and 8.3% of residents. Conversely, 68.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas.
Health metrics for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and older represent 21.6% of the population (1,156 people), which is lower than the 24.9% regional share. Health outcomes for seniors are strong, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Launceston is largely Australian-born, at 76.1% of residents, with 15.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Launceston displays above-average cultural diversity, with 23.9% of the population born overseas and 15.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 39.3% of residents. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas. The top ancestral groups in Launceston are English at 31.2%, Australian at 25.1% (which is lower than the regional average of 32.6%), and Other at 9.1%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is higher at 8.9% (compared to 7.2% regionally), Dutch is at 1.5% (compared to 1.7%), and Korean is at 0.3% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Launceston is 41. 28.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 41 in Launceston makes it younger than the Regional Tas. median of 45, though it remains slightly older than the national median of 38. Residents aged 25 to 34 are especially common (16.0%), while children aged 5 to 14 represent a smaller portion (8.1%) than in Regional Tas. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 5.5% to 7.9% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 11.7% to 13.9%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 17.5% to 16.0% and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.8% to 11.3%.
Projections for 2041 indicate notable changes in the age profile. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 35% (149 people), increasing from 425 to 575. Residents aged 65 and older will account for 66% of the area's overall growth, highlighting an aging population trend. Meanwhile, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Launceston
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 48 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,421 at the 2021 Census → 5,365 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 (602011038). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.