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Newstead has an estimated 5,494 residents, up from 5,449 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,489 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 count of Newstead stands at approximately 5,494 as of Aug 2026. Compared against the 2021 Census total of 5,449 people, this represents an addition of 45 people (0.8%). This net variation is derived from ABS estimated resident population figures showing 5,476 individuals as of June 2025 alongside 50 validated new addresses logged following the Census date. Newstead exhibits a population density of 1,488 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical benchmark among nationwide locations tracked by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the local 0.8% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 area (2.8%) by 2.0 percentage points, highlighting viable underlying demographic momentum.
Recent population expansion was driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the primary contributor to local gains. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For territories omitted from that release, as well as for projecting post-2032 age distributions, figures from the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections (published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline) are incorporated via a weighted aggregation methodology translating LGA data to the SA2 level. In light of these anticipated demographic developments, local expansion is forecast to place within the lower quartile of Australian regional markets, expanding by 144 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP baselines to deliver an overall increase of 2.3% over the 16 years.
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51 new dwellings have been approved in Newstead over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.8 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential approvals in Newstead have amounted to 51 homes, averaging approximately 10 dwellings on an annual basis. Despite local population reductions, building volume has remained comparatively sufficient to the advantage of prospective purchasers, with newly approved residences reflecting an average expected construction cost of $425,000. In addition, $3.2 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, underscoring a modest level of commercial construction activity. Relative to Rest of Tas., building activity per capita in Newstead is noticeably restrained, tracking 54.0% below regional average per person.
A lower rate of newly added housing stock commonly underpins sustained value and buyer interest across existing properties. Construction levels are similarly subdued against nationwide figures, reflecting both local planning constraints and the established character of the suburb. Building approvals consist of 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving low-density neighborhood appeal for households seeking standalone space. Accounting for roughly 620 people per dwelling approval, the local residential landscape shows clear signs of long-term maturity. Demographic projections suggest that Newstead will see an additional 126 residents through to 2041 when measured against AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. At prevailing construction rates, upcoming residential completions appear well placed to satisfy structural demand, creating favorable market dynamics for property seekers and potentially accommodating population growth ahead of current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Newstead. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.77 billion. 14 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are strongly driven by public planning projects, transport developments, and major civil works. AreaSearch has highlighted 8 key infrastructure works within the district that are expected to influence local conditions. Foremost among these initiatives are the Northern Heart Centre, the Northern Mental Health Precinct, the 18-20 Ellison Street Social Housing Development, and the Launceston Hospice, which represent the most significant local undertakings.
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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.
18-20 Ellison Street Social Housing Development
Homes Tasmania proposes to build six two-bedroom units and four three-bedroom units at 18-20 Ellison Street, Newstead, to provide social housing primarily for women on the Housing Register. The units are designed for comfort, safety, accessibility, and will achieve a 7-star energy rating and silver level Livable Housing Design Guidelines.
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.
Kings Meadows Community Health Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Kings Meadows Community Health Centre, including the demolition of the Joan Marshall building and construction of a new 18-bay Renal Health Unit. Supported by a $10 million Australian Government investment, the modern facility will meet growing demand for renal dialysis services in Northern Tasmania.
2,724 residents of Newstead are employed, from a labour force of 2,781. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 59.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,052, about 92% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a highly credentialed workforce, solid representation across essential services, and an unemployment rate of only 2.0%. A total of 2,724 residents were actively working as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 1.9% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas. and participation tracks closely with the regional figure of 58.7%. Census records show that only 10.0% of local workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period must be noted. Health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade constitute the primary employment industries for the resident workforce.
Specialisation is especially prominent within health care & social assistance, which generates employment at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.7% of workers locally, trailing the 8.4% share across Regional Tas.. A comparison between Census local working numbers and total resident worker counts indicates that this predominantly residential district supplies relatively few employment roles within its own boundaries. An examination of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.6% alongside an identical 1.6% drop in overall employment, with jobless figures holding steady. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced a 1.8% expansion in employment, a 1.7% increase in the labour pool, and a minor reduction in unemployment. Additional guidance regarding long-term labour demand can be drawn from national workforce projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year models, when aligned with the local employment distribution, help delineate prospective growth trajectories. Across the nation, total employment is modelled to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although specific sectors display varied momentum. Overlaying these sectoral projections onto the Newstead workforce profile suggests that local employment may increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (noting this represents an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localised demographic variations).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newstead is $1,452 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $783 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,804 a year against an average of $71,990. 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 taxpayer records at the postcode level analysed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show a median personal income of $57,804 and a mean of $71,990 across the Newstead SA2. These figures outperform national averages, as well as the median of $49,689 and mean of $59,358 registered throughout Regional Tas.. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach roughly $64,134 for median earnings and $79,873 for average earnings. Census metrics from 2021 position household, family, and individual incomes moderately between the 32nd and 45th percentiles.
A breakdown of earnings brackets indicates that 27.4% of local residents (1,505 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the 28.5% proportion across the wider region. Accommodation expenses remain manageable with residents retaining 86.8% of income, though disposable funds rank below average at the 36th percentile and the area lands in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newstead had 2,194 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 10% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on findings from the most recent Census, the Newstead housing stock was divided into 76.2% houses and 23.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), differing from Regional Tas. where the split was 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Newstead stood at 39.8%, matching the regional benchmark, while remaining private dwellings were mortgaged (31.0%) or occupied by tenants (29.2%). The local median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,408 was notably higher than the Regional Tas. benchmark of $1,274, and median weekly rent reached $310 compared with $250 across the wider region.
When assessed against national standards, Newstead mortgage commitments sit significantly lower than the Australian baseline of $1,863, with local rental rates also tracking substantially below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newstead counted 2,194 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of Newstead residences at 62.9%, comprising couples with children (24.7%), couples without children (26.3%), and single parent families (10.8%). The remaining 37.1% is made up of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 34.1% alongside group households at 3.2%. The average household density sits at 2.3 people per dwelling, aligning with the Regional Tas. average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.8% of adults in Newstead hold a university qualification, including 22.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,301 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,052 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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Qualifications across Newstead surpass wider benchmarks by a considerable margin, as 33.8% of individuals aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 19.3% in Rest of Tas. and 21.7% across the SA4 region. Such extensive tertiary training offers strong alignment with knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications make up the largest share at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. In addition, technical and trades education is well represented, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 9.3% with advanced diplomas and 18.1% with certificates. Student participation in Newstead is substantial, with 28.8% of the local population actively participating in structured education.
This proportion comprises 9.9% attending primary schools, 8.8% enrolled in secondary schools, and 4.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newstead reaches 26 stops on 138 routes, timetabled for about 11,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 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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Public transit coverage in Newstead encompasses 26 operational transit stops offering local bus services. Across these facilities, 138 distinct routes deliver an aggregate of 10,966 passenger trips each week. Overall connectivity is rated as excellent, as residents are situated an average of 199 meters from their closest transit facility. Because Newstead is primarily a residential area, most journeys take place outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of commuting travel and walking making up 6%. Vehicle availability sits at 1.3 per household, trailing regional benchmarks, while a relatively low 10.0% of residents reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit schedules across all local lines provide an average of 1,566 journeys per day, translating to roughly 421 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.3% of residents in Newstead report no long-term health condition. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to notable public health issues in Newstead, where common medical conditions show moderate prevalence among younger as well as older residents, alongside a strong private health insurance uptake of roughly 55% of the community (~3,016 people). This exceeds the 49.1% coverage rate across Regional Tas.. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading diagnoses in the area, affecting 10.2 and 9.2% of the local population, respectively, while 64.3% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas..
Working-age residents experience higher-than-average rates of chronic ailments. Furthermore, 24.2% of residents (1,326 people) are aged 65 and over, with senior health indicators presenting certain challenges while general national health percentiles remain largely aligned with broader community trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Newstead is largely Australian-born, at 83.3% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (29.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Newstead place below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens accounting for 88.3% of residents, 83.3% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking solely English in their households. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 42.9% of the local community. Nevertheless, the clearest deviation from regional norms is seen in Islam, which accounts for 1.9% of residents compared to 0.6% throughout Regional Tas.. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the leading three lineages in Newstead are English (33.3%), Australian (29.9%), and Scottish (8.7%). Notable concentrations also appear across several other ethnic backgrounds: Dutch ancestry accounts for 1.9% of Newstead residents (against 1.7% regionally), Irish ancestry represents 8.4% (against 7.4%), and Korean ancestry comprises 0.2% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newstead is 43. 24.6% 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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The age distribution of Newstead closely mirrors Regional Tas., with every broad cohort falling within 1.4 percentage points of the regional distribution. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 43, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Regional Tas. median of 45 recorded at that Census, while the national median at that time was 38. Older demographics (65+) have expanded from 23.0% at the Census to an estimated 24.1% of all residents. Projections to 2041 indicate that older residents will drive nearly all net expansion, increasing by 302 residents (23%) to reach 1,629, whereas child, young adult, and middle-aged cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newstead
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,449 at the 2021 Census → 5,494 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 (602011042). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.