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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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West Hobart has an estimated 6,415 residents. That puts 1,772 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 in West Hobart stands at approximately 6,415 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a modest rise of 18 people (0.3%) from the 6,397 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 6,415 as of June 2025 alongside 9 validated new addresses registered following the census. With this population base, density reaches 1,772 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national average benchmarked across AreaSearch locations. Across the broader region, West Hobart's 0.3% post-census rise sits within 1.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (1.8%), indicating resilient underlying expansion.
Recent population gains were heavily underpinned by overseas migration, which represented around 87.8% of all net additions during recent periods. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year for local SA2 regions. In locations lacking direct coverage, and for assessing age-bracket trends beyond post-2032, figures from the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections (released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year) are incorporated via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Under these projected demographic patterns, West Hobart is anticipated to record population gains slightly underneath the national SA2 median, gaining 484 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall growth rate of 7.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
56 new dwellings have been approved in West Hobart over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.7 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 in West Hobart have averaged roughly 11 dwellings each year, amounting to 56 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Because population contracted during the preceding timeframe, residential supply has kept pace with demand to foster a balanced market offering ample choice for purchasers, with newly approved dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $492,000—surpassing regional averages and pointing to premium-focused building standards. Additionally, commercial development approvals total $7.6 million this financial year, underscoring the suburb's fundamentally residential character. In comparison to Greater Hobart, per-capita residential approvals across West Hobart stand at roughly two-thirds the regional pace, placing the suburb in the 35th percentile across nationwide locations; this limits new buyer options and sustains demand across established stock, even as building applications have seen recent acceleration.
This approval rate remains below national benchmarks as well, illustrating the mature, established built environment and likely planning constraints. Recent construction approvals comprise 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the suburban streetscape dominated by detached housing options. With approximately 474 people per approval, the figures highlight an established property landscape. Demographic forecasts indicate West Hobart will add 484 residents by 2041 (utilising recent AreaSearch quarterly updates). Should residential construction maintain its current velocity, additions to housing stock could lag behind incoming population, heightening competition among prospective buyers and reinforcing upward pricing pressure.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Hobart, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.68 billion. 21 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by regional infrastructure development, major capital programs, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 major projects anticipated to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension, the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, the Royal Hobart Hospital Pharmacy Redevelopment, and the Hobart City Deal, with primary developments outlined below.
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Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Construction is underway on the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion. The project is part of the broader Stage 2 RHH Redevelopment and will expand and modernise emergency care facilities, including new treatment points, paediatric and mental health waiting areas, imaging capacity, procedure rooms and staged temporary access arrangements so the hospital can continue operating during works. Phase 1 was completed in 2023, while Phase 2 includes temporary ED access from Argyle Street before works shift to the Liverpool Street side of the hospital in mid-2026.Works are expected to continue until early 2028.
Masonic Lodge Hotel Conversion
Adaptive reuse and expansion of the historic 1930s Hobart Masonic Hall. The project involves a seven-storey addition above the existing Stripped Classical style building to create a 51-room hotel. The design preserves the heritage facade and internal halls while adding five levels of accommodation and a rooftop bar. Structural columns will be installed at ground level encroaching onto adjoining titles to support the new upper levels.
Hobart City Deal
A 10-year partnership (2019-2029) between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and the Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils to deliver coordinated investments across Greater Hobart. Key programs include the New Bridgewater Bridge, the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, Southern Projects transport upgrades, airport border services, Antarctic and Science Precinct at Macquarie Point, affordable housing and urban renewal, and smart city initiatives including a digital twin and smart precincts strategy.
In The Hanging Garden Cultural Precinct
A $300 million mixed-use cultural and urban renewal precinct spanning nearly an entire city block (Murray, Liverpool, Bathurst and Watchorn streets) in Hobart's CBD. Stage 1 - a nine-storey mixed-use office/retail building at 25 Watchorn St designed by Fender Katsalidis - received City of Hobart approval and demolition/construction works are underway. The broader masterplan includes a hotel (180+ keys), upgraded Odeon Theatre, Wellington House conversion (rooftop bar, restaurant, hi-fi bar), residential apartments, hospitality, co-working and performance spaces.Heritage buildings including the Odeon Theatre, Tattersalls Hotel and Wellington House are retained and adapted. Delivered by Riverlee and DarkLab (a MONA subsidiary), with the Stage 1 commercial building a joint venture with Quintessential Equity.
Lumina Function Centre - The Tasman Hotel
Lumina is a purpose-built, column-free function centre being added to The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott, within the Parliament Square precinct in Hobart. Designed by fjcstudio and constructed by SHAPE Tasmania for JGS Property, the venue features a clear-span event space finished in mass-engineered Tasmanian Plantation Oak timber. Lumina will accommodate up to 220 guests for cocktail receptions, 200 banquet-style, or 150 cabaret-style, and will operate in synergy with the hotel's Peppina Restaurant and Deco Lounge.Completion is expected mid-2026, supporting an estimated 187 Tasmanian jobs during construction.
Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment (Hobart Port Precinct Capacity Improvements)
TasPorts is delivering a staged redevelopment of Hobart's Macquarie Wharves to modernise critical port infrastructure supporting Antarctic research, cruise, trade and logistics. Stage 1 involves demolishing and rebuilding Macquarie Wharf 6 with a new fit-for-purpose structure, shore power, and dedicated berthing for RSV Nuyina as the permanent home of Australia's Antarctic research vessel. Construction contract was awarded to the Hazell Brady joint venture (Hazell Bros Group and Brady Marine and Civil) in December 2025, with early works and geotechnical surveys underway ahead of demolition.Stage 1 practical completion is targeted for August 2028. Subsequent stages will upgrade Macquarie Wharves 4 and 5 to expand cruise and export capacity.
Transforming Collins Street
Two year tactical trial to reshape a 700 m stretch of Collins Street with separated bike lanes, a zebra crossing, lower speed limits, street planting and a new streetside dining area, improving safety and access for people walking and riding while supporting nearby businesses.
Macquarie Point Stadium
A $1.13 billion multipurpose stadium featuring a 23,000-seat capacity and a world-first fixed translucent ETFE dome roof. The project received final parliamentary approval in December 2025 and is part of a broader masterplan released in April 2026, which includes a Residential Foreshore Development with approximately 100 dwellings. While initial stages target a 2029 opening, recent updates suggest 2031 is the realistic date for hosting fixtures. The site will serve as the home for the Tasmania Devils AFL team and the Hobart Hurricanes.
3,861 residents of West Hobart are employed, from a labour force of 3,953. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 70.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,861, about 76% 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 workforce in West Hobart is highly educated, with strong representation in professional services and relative employment stability over the past year. As of March 2026, 3,861 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.4%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (70.1% compared to Greater Hobart's 63.7%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key employment sectors for the local workforce include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.
A pronounced local specialization is evident in professional & technical services, where resident representation reaches 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, construction represents only 3.8% of employed residents, trailing Greater Hobart's 8.7%. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, on-site employment opportunities remain modest when comparing local jobs against total resident workers. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows the local labour force grew by 0.1% over the 12-month period while total employed individuals fell by 0.1%, leading to an increase in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Hobart, employment declined by 0.1%, the workforce expanded by 0.2%, and unemployment climbed 0.3 percentage points. Furthermore, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an outlook on future workforce requirements across West Hobart. These five- and ten-year models have been aligned with the local industry distribution. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector trajectories vary widely. Extrapolating these industry trends across West Hobart's workforce profile points to local employment increases of 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (note that this represents a straightforward weighted projection for context and excludes local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Hobart is $1,994 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $995 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,609 a year against an average of $74,737. 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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AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the West Hobart SA2 recorded a median income of $56,609 and an average income of $74,737. These metrics significantly exceed nationwide benchmarks, comparing favourably to $54,577 (median) and $65,190 (average) across Greater Hobart. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $62,808 (median) and $82,921 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census situated West Hobart's household, family, and personal earnings near the 71st percentile across the country.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort includes 30.7% of residents (1,969 people) falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring wider regional patterns where 32.2% occupy the bracket. Remaining income after housing expenses is 86.2%, placing the area within the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Hobart had 2,616 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 17% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. 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 composition of West Hobart consisted of 76.2% houses alongside 23.8% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, apartments, and other residential formats), compared with Hobart metro's distribution of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matched metropolitan levels at 34.8%, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (29.8%) or rented (35.4%). Median monthly mortgage repayments were notably higher than the Hobart metro benchmark at $1,950, with weekly median rent reaching $400, against Hobart metro figures of $1,517 and $350. Relative to national figures, mortgage commitments in West Hobart surpass the Australian median of $1,863, with rental costs exceeding the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Hobart counted 2,616 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 62.0% of all households in the area, comprising couples with children (24.2%), couples without children (28.2%), and single parent households (8.5%). The remaining 38.0% consist of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 29.1% and group living situations representing 8.8%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Hobart standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.4% of adults in West Hobart hold a university qualification, including 32.2% with a bachelor degree and 17.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 11.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 627 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 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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Resident academic achievement in West Hobart is exceptionally strong compared to broader standards, with 55.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing the 25.5% recorded in TAS and 30.4% nationally. This pronounced educational profile underpins substantial capability across professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the primary qualification at 32.2%, with postgraduate qualifications at 17.4% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. In technical and vocational streams, 20.1% of residents aged 15+ hold credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (11.5%). Learning engagement remains substantial, with 30.0% of the population actively undertaking formal education programs.
Within this student cohort, 9.1% attend tertiary institutions, 8.3% are enrolled in primary education, and 7.3% participate in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Hobart reaches 25 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 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 1.1 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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An assessment of local public transit shows 25 operational transit stops within West Hobart, encompassing bus connections. These facilities are linked by 51 separate routes, delivering a collective 3,040 weekly passenger journeys. Public transit accessibility rates highly, with inhabitants positioned a typical 194 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward travel is common; private motor vehicles remain the primary commuting mode at 59%, while 31% travel on foot and 4% travel by bicycle. Car availability averages 1.1 vehicles per household, tracking below regional norms, and 12.7% of residents reported working from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting potential pandemic lockdown circumstances.
Transit service frequency across all network connections averages 434 trips each day, which translates to roughly 121 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.5% of residents in West Hobart report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Metrics for local health and wellbeing across West Hobart highlight excellent conditions based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality rates, exhibiting low incidence of standard ailments across every demographic band, while private health insurance adoption is elevated at approximately 56% of residents (~3,598 people), compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. The most frequently reported health concerns in the community include mental health conditions and arthritis, present in 10.5 and 8.0% of the population respectively, while 68.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical diagnoses, outpacing Greater Hobart's 65.5%.
Overall health measures among working-age individuals align with typical expectations. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 19.2% of the local community (1,234 people), with older cohorts recording solid health performance consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Hobart is largely Australian-born, at 76.5% of residents, with 14.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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West Hobart displays above-average cultural variety, with 23.5% of residents born abroad and 14.2% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 26.5% of residents. The most noticeable relative representation appears in Other, accounting for 1.1% of the local population, matching the 1.1% recorded across Greater Hobart. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the largest ancestry groups in West Hobart are English (29.5%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (10.6%). Specific overseas heritages show notable local concentration, with Polish ancestry recorded at 1.2% (against 0.8% across the wider region), Welsh ancestry at 0.8% (against 0.5%), and Dutch ancestry at 1.8% (against 1.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Hobart is 38. 29.8% 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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The demographic profile of West Hobart leans toward younger cohorts. Estimates updated to August 2026 show 32.7% of the community in the young to middle-aged adult bracket (25 - 44), compared to 29.5% throughout Greater Hobart, while children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 23.7%, compared with 27.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year below Greater Hobart's median of 39 recorded at that census. Over the post-census period, older and retired demographics (65+) increased from 15.5% to an estimated 19.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, mature adults and younger retirees (45 - 64) are projected to account for the primary expansion, increasing by 427 residents (27%) to total 1,990, while young to middle-aged adults are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Hobart
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| 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 | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,397 at the 2021 Census → 6,415 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 (601051033). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.