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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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Launceston has a resident count of approximately 5,365 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 5,421 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 56 people (1.0%). This adjustment incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,365 recorded in June 2025 alongside 47 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density stands at 1,016 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the primary contributor to local demographic additions, generating around 90.4% of total population inflows across recent reporting timeframes.
Projections published jointly in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For territories omitted from this dataset, as well as for modelling age-specific trajectories beyond 2032, figures from the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA dataset (issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year) are incorporated via population-weighted transfers from local government areas to SA2 boundaries. Under these demographic modelling assumptions, the broader headcount is set to experience a slight reduction of 3 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, specific age brackets will see positive expansion, particularly individuals aged 75 to 84, who are forecast to increase by 195 people.
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36 new dwellings have been approved in Launceston over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 building approvals across Launceston have tracked at an annual rate of approximately 7 dwellings, accumulating to 36 homes across the prior 5 financial years. In the context of recent population contraction, this supply pace has remained relatively well balanced, offering opportunities for prospective purchasers. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction valuation of $589,000, pointing toward building activity geared toward higher-end, premium housing. Concurrently, the commercial sector has demonstrated significant momentum, recording $104.2 million in non-residential approvals during the current financial year. Per capita residential construction in Launceston sits substantially below broader regional benchmarks, trailing the Rest of Tas.
standard by 67.0%. Such subdued development volumes often provide upward support for established home values. The area also lags national construction rates, highlighting its established profile alongside possible planning constraints. Of recently approved residential projects, standalone houses represent 71.0% while medium and higher-density formats comprise 29.0%, maintaining traditional residential forms tailored to family living and space. This construction composition shows an even higher share of detached building than the existing stock profile (54.0% at Census), illustrating sustained demand for freestanding residences. The locality registers approximately 991 people per dwelling approval, underscoring its mature built environment. With demographic projections pointing toward steady or declining headcounts, housing demand pressures across Launceston should remain contained, creating supportive conditions for property buyers.
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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 $723 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.51 billion. 12 are already under construction and 21 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 capital works, major development schemes, and civic planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 significant projects with direct relevance to the locality, including major investments such as the Northern Mental Health Precinct, Launceston Hospice, Northern Heart Centre, and UTAS Stadium Redevelopment.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment
The Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment is a $364 million capital improvement program delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health. Guided by the LGH Precinct Masterplan, the multi-stage initiative includes the new Northern Health Complex, expanded Emergency Department, Northern Heart Centre, and a multi-storey carpark with helipad. Construction is actively underway to modernise northern Tasmania's tertiary hospital campus.
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.
Northern Mental Health Precinct
The Northern Mental Health Precinct is a $90 million dedicated mental healthcare development delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health at 52 Frankland Street. Replacing the aging Northside Unit, the modern facility incorporates a 30-bed inpatient unit, Recovery College, Safe Haven, and a direct link-bridge to Launceston General Hospital. Construction procurement and tender evaluations advanced in 2026 under the LGH Precinct Masterplan.
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.
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.
kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space)
The kanamaluka Cultural Centre is a proposed $70 million multipurpose arts, culture, and convention facility planned for Invermay, Launceston. Led by JMC Group in partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the precinct plan includes a 750-seat concert hall, a 1,000-seat conference centre, First Nations cultural areas, and recording studios. The project has received planning support from the City of Launceston and is progressing through funding and detailed design.
3,090 residents of Launceston are employed, from a labour force of 3,240. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 68.8%. 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 local labour market in Launceston is characterized by a well-qualified workforce and strong representation across essential service sectors, operating alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Employed residents totalled 3,090 as of March 2026. While the local jobless rate sits 0.7% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas., workforce engagement is particularly elevated, with a participation rate of 68.8% outperforming the 58.7% regional mark. Census records indicate that 10.1% of employed locals worked remotely, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be noted when reviewing this metric. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and education & training.
Health care & social assistance represents a notable regional specialization, with local employment concentrations reaching 1.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry accounts for only 2.1% of employment compared to the regional benchmark of 8.4%. Featuring 3.3 workers for every resident as of the Census, the locality functions as an active commercial and service centre, generating more jobs than local working residents and drawing in personnel from neighboring districts. According to figures from the ABS and SALM compiled by AreaSearch, the twelve months to March 2026 recorded a 1.6% contraction in the local labour force along with a 1.2% decline in employment, leading to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This movement contrasted with Regional Tas., which recorded a 1.8% gain in jobs, a 1.7% increase in the workforce, and a slight softening in unemployment. Broader occupational outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context regarding longer-term hiring needs in Launceston. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors. Calibrating these national industry trends to the specific local employment profile suggests that jobs in Launceston could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.
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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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ATO taxation statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median income for taxpayers in the Launceston SA2 at $54,392, with an average of $67,691. These earnings align with broader Australian figures and exceed the Regional Tas. benchmarks of $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average). Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.95% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $60,348 for median earnings and $75,103 for average income as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings placed in the 66th percentile ($894 weekly), whereas household earnings aligned with the 40th percentile.
Income distribution shows that 30.4% of residents (1,630 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 28.5% fall into this bracket. Residual income after housing costs stands at 86.0%, placing the community in the 6th decile on 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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At the time of the latest Census, standalone houses accounted for 53.6% of residential stock in Launceston, while medium and higher-density formats (semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative housing types) represented 46.5%. This contrasts with Regional Tas., where detached dwellings comprised 89.9% and other formats represented 10.1%. Fully owned properties made up 33.8% of the local market, trailing regional ownership rates, with mortgaged homes comprising 21.8% and rental accommodation accounting for 44.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,571, compared to $1,274 regionally, while median weekly rent reached $320 versus $250 across Regional Tas..
Nationally, local housing costs remain comparatively accessible, with mortgage payments sitting below the Australian benchmark of $1,863 and weekly rents well under the national median 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 constitute the majority of living arrangements at 57.1% of households, consisting of 29.2% couples without children, 19.2% couples with children, and 8.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings make up 42.9% of the total, with single-person residences accounting for 36.8% and shared group housing making up 6.0%. The local median household size sits at 2.1 people, slightly below the 2.3 average observed across Regional Tas..
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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Educational profiles across Launceston show high levels of tertiary qualification, with 43.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, substantially outperforming the 19.3% in Rest of Tas. and 21.7% across the SA4 region. Among these credentials, bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 27.3%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational education also maintains a solid presence, with 26.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical certifications, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificate-level awards (16.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the area, with 27.8% of the local population actively participating in education.
This cohort includes 7.6% attending secondary school, 7.4% enrolled in primary education, and 6.7% undertaking tertiary study.
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Public transport in Launceston reaches 54 stops on 184 routes, timetabled for about 14,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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Public transportation networks across Launceston comprise 54 operational bus stops, serviced by 184 distinct routes delivering 14,610 passenger trips each week. Transit proximity is high, with households situated an average of 184 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuter travel primarily involves outward journeys, with private vehicles accounting for 71% of travel and pedestrian commutes representing 24%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per household, below regional rates, while 10.1% of the workforce worked remotely based on 2021 Census figures collected during pandemic conditions. Transit services provide an average volume of 2,087 daily trips across the broader network, translating to roughly 270 departures per week for each transit 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 indicators across Launceston reflect positive outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations showing low rates of mortality and a subdued presence of chronic illnesses across demographic groups. Private healthcare coverage is maintained by approximately 53% of the resident base (~2,821 people), slightly above standard SA2 benchmarks and ahead of the 49.1% recorded for Regional Tas.. Mental health conditions and asthma constitute the most frequently reported health concerns locally, affecting 9.7% and 8.3% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 68.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, higher than the 62.0% regional rate across Regional Tas..
Health metrics among the working-age cohort remain consistent with broader standards. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 22.2% of the population (1,188 people), below the 25.1% regional proportion, with health measures for seniors tracking well against Australian benchmarks.
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 an elevated degree of cultural diversity, with 23.9% of residents born overseas and 15.4% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 39.3% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a notable local presence at 0.2% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas.. Examining parental ancestry, English heritage constitutes the largest group at 31.2%, followed by Australian ancestry at 25.1% (trailing the 32.6% regional average) and Other backgrounds at 9.1%. Distinct local patterns also emerge among specific communities, with Scottish ancestry accounting for 8.9% (compared to 7.2% regionally), Dutch ancestry at 1.5% (versus 1.7%), and Korean representation at 0.3% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Launceston is 41. 26.8% 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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Launceston maintains a younger demographic profile than Regional Tas. overall, with individuals aged 25 - 44 representing 29.7% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 23.0% regionally. Residents in the 65+ cohort account for 22.2% locally versus 25.1% across Regional Tas.. The estimated median age is 41, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and remaining 4 years younger than the regional median of 45 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 and over has expanded from 18.9% to an estimated 22.2%.
Concurrently, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 17.5% to an estimated 15.5%, whereas the 35 to 44 group increased from 11.7% to 14.2%, reflecting an aging existing base. Projections out to 2041 indicate that the 65+ demographic will record the largest expansion, adding 215 people (18%) to reach 1,403, while younger adult cohorts and children are expected to contract.
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 Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 47 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (602011038). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.