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Newnham - Mayfield has an estimated 10,080 residents, up from 9,628 at the 2021 Census — a change of 452 people, or 4.7%. 205 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 427 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Newnham - Mayfield stands at approximately 10,080 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 452 people (4.7%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 9,628 people. Such movement is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,070 recorded in June 2025 alongside 205 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a population density measuring 427 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable space per inhabitant as well as capacity for future residential expansion. The community's 4.7% rate of expansion outpaced both the broader SA3 area (2.8%) and Tasmania as a whole following the 2021 census, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net overseas migration served as the core growth engine, making up roughly 81.5% of overall population additions in recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia demographic projections for SA2 districts, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as their base year. For locations lacking this coverage, and when modeling age cohort trends after 2032, figures from the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections (released in 2022 using a 2021 base year) are implemented via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead under this approach, overall population numbers are expected to contract, shedding 119 persons by 2041. In contrast, certain age brackets will experience gains, spearheaded by the 45 to 54 demographic with a projected increase of 170 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
195 new dwellings have been approved in Newnham - Mayfield over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals in Newnham - Mayfield have averaged approximately 39 residential dwellings each year, totaling 195 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an average intake of only 0.9 new residents per year per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), construction activity is matching or outstripping local demand, affording purchasers considerable selection and establishing room for demographic expansion beyond projected numbers; meanwhile, the mean building approval value sits at $260,000—under regional averages—indicating more cost-effective construction options for buyers. Furthermore, approved commercial projects totaling $21.7 million were recorded during the current financial year, highlighting a moderate pace of commercial development.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Newnham - Mayfield matches Rest of Tas., helping sustain local market balance in line with adjacent communities. Detached houses account for 92.0% of new residential development approvals, with the remaining 8.0% consisting of townhouses or apartments, which reinforces the suburb's established low-density setting and emphasizes family-oriented properties suited to space-seeking buyers. A ratio of roughly 331 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights an unhurried, modest development landscape. With demographic forecasts pointing toward flat or decreasing resident numbers, Newnham - Mayfield could see reduced housing demand pressures, fostering advantageous market conditions for property buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newnham - Mayfield, worth an estimated $510 million. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.74 billion. 14 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 upgrades, planning strategies, and capital works play a pivotal role in driving regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects expected to influence the community. Significant developments include Newnham Subdivision (Fairlands Property), Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub (The Hub), Newnham Campus Development Strategy, and The Green, with the most critical works outlined below.
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The Green
Masterplanned residential development on 88 hectares in the Northern Suburbs of Launceston, 7km from the CBD. The project incorporates urban planning, design, and sustainability to create a connected community with over 500 lots, including open spaces, natural parkland, and community gardens.
Newnham Development Strategy
University of Tasmania's long-term Newnham Development Strategy is a masterplanned renewal of the Newnham campus into a mixed education, research and community precinct. The strategy keeps key university and research functions at Newnham, including the Australian Maritime College, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood and Australian Forest and Wood Innovations, while guiding future housing, community, health, recreation, open space and local village uses over a staged multi-decade program.
Fairlands Estate Residential Subdivision
Proposed masterplanned residential community on the Fairlands Estate comprising approximately 250 residential lots across a large landholding overlooking the Tamar River. The site is being marketed as a major development opportunity with concept plans including parklands, lakes and walking connections. As of June 2026 no formal development application has been publicly lodged or approved.
Alanvale Gardens
A completed subdivision of 86 residential properties in Newnham featuring a mix of 2-3 bedroom homes and townhouses designed for all age groups. The development offers modern, energy-efficient homes with low maintenance gardens, quality finishes including wall and ceiling insulation, reverse cycle heat pumps, and double glazing. Properties include open plan kitchens with quality appliances, secure garaging with automatic doors, and landscaped gardens with paved patio areas. Located in an NBN-compliant area with close proximity to the University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College, and Launceston city center.
Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub (The Hub)
The Hub is Tasmania's largest multi-purpose community sporting and recreation facility, located at Mowbray in Launceston. Stage 2, delivered by Vos Construction and Joinery, officially opened on 28 March 2026 following 18 months of construction. The facility spans over 10,000 square metres of indoor space and features 7 courts (4 netball, 3 multi-use), a rock climbing wall, gymnastics area, gym, dojo, boxing and weightlifting facilities, cafe, commercial kitchen, grandstand seating, youth engagement spaces, and EV charging.PCYC North operates the venue as manager. Stage 3, a $18.9 million Tasmanian Government-funded expansion adding 4 additional multipurpose courts (bringing the total to 11) and approximately 4,600 square metres of new floor area, has a development application open for public comment as of April 2026, with construction expected to commence in late 2026.
Newnham Lanes Specialist Disability Accommodation
The former Mowbray Bowls Club site has been redeveloped into Newnham Lanes, a specialist disability accommodation project featuring eight state-of-the-art units, six of which are built to NDIS Robust SDA standards. It caters to individuals with varying needs, offering independent living options and support services in renovated existing buildings.
Rocherlea Subdivision
A new residential subdivision delivering 87 lots of land for social and affordable housing development on the outskirts of Launceston. The 7.8 hectare site features flat, easily buildable lots ranging from 456 square meters to 1,332 square meters. More than 70 lots are available for affordable home purchase, including through the MyHome shared equity program. The development offers scenic city views and all-day sun exposure in a tranquil setting.
Second Kanamaluka/River Tamar Crossing
A proposed multi-modal bridge crossing of the Kanamaluka/River Tamar between the East and West Tamar Highways in Launceston, designed to improve travel time reliability, reduce congestion through Riverside, Trevallyn and the Launceston CBD, enhance safety, and provide active transport pathways. The bridge would carry a minimum of four traffic lanes plus separated walking and cycling infrastructure, with a navigation channel for river traffic. A business case was submitted to Infrastructure Australia in February 2024. Community consultation on five alignment options closed in April 2025; a consultation report is pending and no preferred option has yet been selected.The Tasmanian Government has committed $80 million and the Australian Government a further $20 million toward planning and design. Estimated construction cost ranges from $680 million to $1.1 billion depending on the option chosen.
4,481 residents of Newnham - Mayfield are employed, from a labour force of 4,818. Unemployment sits at 7.0%, with participation at 58.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,069, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Newnham - Mayfield features a capable workforce spread across various industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 7.0%. There are 4,481 residents in active employment as of March 2026, though local joblessness sits 3.0% higher than the Regional Tas. figure of 3.9%, pointing to potential for economic progress, while labor force participation matches Regional Tas. at 58.7%. Census records show a modest 3.2% of workers performing their roles from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, retail trade, along with accommodation & food.
The district demonstrates a notable concentration in retail trade, where its share of employment is 1.3 times that observed across the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 6.1% of working residents, trailing the Regional Tas. benchmark of 8.4%. When contrasting the count of Census working population against resident population, the locality presents a constrained volume of local job openings. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over a 12-month period, the local labor pool shrank by 1.5% alongside a 1.6% contraction in employed individuals, driving a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced employment growth of 1.8%, a labor force expansion of 1.7%, and a slight reduction in joblessness. Further perspectives on prospective labor demand across Newnham - Mayfield stem from Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections released in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce makeup to project industry movements. Across the country, total employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely by sector. Aligning these sector projections with the industry composition of Newnham - Mayfield points to local employment increases of 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newnham - Mayfield is $1,112 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $575 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,976 a year against an average of $49,309. 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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Aggregated AreaSearch ATO records for financial year 2023 indicate that individual income across the Newnham - Mayfield SA2 tracks below national averages. Taxpayer earnings reflect a median income of $44,976 alongside an average income of $49,309, whereas Regional Tas. records $49,689 and $59,358 across those respective measures. Factoring in a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $49,901 (median) and $54,708 (average) as of March 2026. Based on Census 2021 data, personal, family, and household earnings throughout Newnham - Mayfield sit between the 8th and 9th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures indicate that 30.0% of residents (3,024 people) fall into the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket, differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is largest at 28.5%. Severe housing affordability strain is present, with residents retaining only 83.0% of their income, ranking at the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newnham - Mayfield had 3,545 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 0% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,170 a month. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Newnham - Mayfield comprised 79.5% separate houses and 20.5% other residential formats (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Tas. where houses represented 89.9% and other dwellings made up 10.1%. Outright home ownership in Newnham - Mayfield trailed the broader region at 26.7%, while the balance of homes were being purchased with a mortgage (29.5%) or occupied by tenants (43.7%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were lower than the Regional Tas. benchmark at $1,170, while median weekly rent matched the region at $250, compared to Regional Tas.
figures of $1,274 and $250. From an Australian perspective, monthly mortgage costs in Newnham - Mayfield sit well beneath the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably under the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newnham - Mayfield counted 3,545 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the primary living arrangement at 65.6% of all dwellings, consisting of couples with children (23.9%), couples without children (22.8%), and single parent families (17.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.4%, encompassing lone person households (29.7%) and group households (4.7%). With a median household size of 2.5 people, average occupancy exceeds the Regional Tas. mark of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.6% of adults in Newnham - Mayfield hold a university qualification, including 11.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 931 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 928 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 attainment levels within the locality highlight specific challenges, as the proportion of individuals holding university qualifications (18.6%) sits well below the nationwide figure of 30.4%, creating clear scope for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary tertiary qualification at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 32.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between certificates (26.0%) and advanced diplomas (6.0%). Learning engagement across the community is substantial, with 30.9% of residents attending an educational institution.
This group comprises 11.0% enrolled in primary education, 6.7% undertaking tertiary education, and 6.1% engaged in secondary education.
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Public transport in Newnham - Mayfield reaches 53 stops on 128 routes, timetabled for about 10,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 53 active transport stops across Newnham - Mayfield, operating with a network of buses. These facilities are served by 128 individual routes, generating a combined total of 9,997 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical resident walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 193 meters. Given its primarily residential profile, local travel patterns are largely outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 91% of trips, alongside 6% utilizing buses. Average private vehicle ownership sits at 1.3 per dwelling, trailing regional averages, while a comparatively modest 3.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Across the entire network, service frequencies average 1,428 trips per day, which translates to roughly 188 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.7% of residents in Newnham - Mayfield report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Notable health concerns exist throughout Newnham - Mayfield based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and long-term illness, with diverse medical issues impacting younger as well as older demographics, while private health insurance participation is exceptionally limited at around 46% of the population (~4,636 people). This sits below the Regional Tas. rate of 49.1% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. The primary reported chronic health conditions within the community are mental health issues and arthritis, diagnosed in 10.1 and 9.6% of residents, respectively, while 64.7% reported experiencing no long-term medical conditions compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas..
Residents in their working years encounter notable health hurdles through elevated rates of chronic illness. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,576 people), which remains lower than the 25.1% seen across Regional Tas., with older residents recording health outcomes that align broadly with wider population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Newnham - Mayfield is largely Australian-born, at 76.5% of residents, with 21.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (29.7%). 4.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Newnham - Mayfield exhibits greater cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 23.5% of its community born overseas and 21.3% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 38.6% of residents. A clear divergence appears in the Other religious category, which accounts for 2.7% of the local population versus 0.7% throughout Regional Tas.. Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the primary reported groups in Newnham - Mayfield are English (30.5%), Australian (29.7%), and Other (13.4%), the latter being markedly higher than the regional share of 4.6%.
In addition, notable variations exist across specific ethnic backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents represent 4.4% of the population (compared to 4.1% regionally), Samoan background accounts for 0.2% (with none were recorded regionally), and Vietnamese ancestry represents 0.5% (against 0.1% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newnham - Mayfield is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 32.6% 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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Newnham - Mayfield functions as a prominent and distinctly concentrated area for family formation. Based on figures updated to August 2026, 32.7% of the population consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 23.0% across Regional Tas., whereas retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 15.6% locally against 25.1% regionally. Consequently, the estimated median age is 34, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 11 years younger than the Regional Tas. level of 45 from that same Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 30.5% to an estimated 32.7%.
Looking toward 2041, senior demographics are anticipated to capture the majority of net growth, expanding by 170 residents (11%) to reach 1,747, while young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to decrease over this duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newnham - Mayfield
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 6 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 — 205 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,628 at the 2021 Census → 10,080 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 (602011041). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.