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Ainslie has an estimated 5,473 residents, up from 5,376 at the 2021 Census — a change of 97 people, or 1.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. That puts 1,546 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 AreaSearch's evaluation, the population of Ainslie stands at approximately 5,473 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 97 residents (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,376 individuals. The change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,471 alongside 11 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,546 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical average across the national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The expansion of the local population was almost entirely driven by overseas migration, which served as the exclusive contributor to population growth in recent times.
AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for the period following 2032, age group growth rates are drawn from ACT Government projections for SA2 areas using a 2022 baseline. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, growth is expected to align with the lower quartile of statistical areas studied by AreaSearch, with the locality projected to add 3 residents by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing a flat 0.0% change over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
89 new dwellings have been approved in Ainslie over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Ainslie averages approximately 17 new residential approvals annually, with 89 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 17 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. An average of 1.5 people relocated to the area for every home constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating a balanced relationship between supply and demand that supports stable market conditions, although this ratio has risen to 4.1 individuals per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising local popularity and potential supply bottlenecks.
Construction projects average $275,000 in build value. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $2.0 million during this financial year, highlighting the primarily residential profile of the neighborhood. Compared to the broader Australian Capital Territory, building activity in Ainslie is substantially lower, coming in at 76.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited volume of new construction generally supports demand and values for existing properties. This rate of development is similarly low on a national scale, reflecting the mature state of the local market and suggesting potential construction limitations. Recent additions consist of 71.0% freestanding houses and 29.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the suburban character of the area with a focus on family-oriented properties that appeal to buyers wanting space. There are roughly 358 residents for every dwelling approved, indicating an established community. Given that population forecasts indicate either stable or declining numbers, Ainslie is anticipated to experience less pressure on housing demand, which presents favorable conditions for prospective buyers.
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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 Ainslie, worth an estimated $250 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.6 billion. 25 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction works, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects in total that are likely to influence the local area. Principal developments include The Foothills - Campbell (Former CSIRO Site), 220 Northbourne Avenue, Northbourne Flats Redevelopment, and AHLEI by Liebke + Co, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.
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The Foothills - Campbell (Former CSIRO Site)
Mixed-use residential community on the former CSIRO headquarters site at the base of Mount Ainslie, Campbell. Comprising 117 apartments across two nine-storey buildings and 135 townhouses inspired by mid-century modernist design, set across approximately 4.1 hectares of landscaped grounds. Resort-style shared amenities include a swimming pool, tennis court, Technogym health club, clubhouse, landscaped central parkland, and a concierge service provided by Hotel Realm. After construction stalled in late 2022 due to the collapse of original builder PBS Building and financing difficulties, DOMA secured commitments from the majority of apartment purchasers under a revised pricing structure.Updated plans were approved by the NCA in December 2025 - adding a basement level to each apartment building to bring them to nine storeys and incorporating 19 additional apartments while removing 18 townhouses from Precinct 5. Construction on Precinct One restarted in early 2026 with Chase Constructions as the new builder. Status of remaining townhouse precincts is yet to be confirmed.
Garden City Cycleway
The Garden City Cycleway is a major active transport initiative providing a safe, dedicated cycle route connecting the inner-north suburbs of Watson, Downer, Hackett, Dickson, Ainslie, and Braddon with the Canberra city centre. Stage 1 is currently under construction, with the final section (Stage 1D) underway on Cooyong Street. Stage 2 is jointly funded by the ACT and Australian Governments and will extend the route further north to Watson.
Northbourne Village Stage 4
The final stage of the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, developed by JWLand. Stage 4 is a nine-storey hotel and serviced apartment building comprising 134 rooms. The facade responds to the adjacent heritage-listed Owen Flats. Parking for Stage 4 is provided within the basement of the adjacent Stage 3 building. The project completes a major urban renewal precinct along Northbourne Avenue, Canberra's inner-north gateway boulevard, adjacent to the light rail corridor. Construction was projected to commence in mid-2025.
Australian War Memorial Redevelopment
A $500 million expansion of the Australian War Memorial to tell more modern stories of Australian service and sacrifice. The project increases exhibition space by 83 percent, adding approximately 10,000 square meters. Key components include a new Southern Entrance, the expansion of the Bean Building, and a new Anzac Hall linked to the main building by a glazed atrium.
Turner Build-to-Rent
Canberra's first privately delivered build-to-rent development, situated on a 7,070sqm site on Northbourne Avenue adjacent to the light rail line. Cedar Pacific is delivering approximately 306 apartments across three buildings of 8-9 storeys arranged around a central landscaped courtyard. The project includes a 15% affordable rental component (40-plus dwellings managed by a community housing provider at less than 75% of market rent). Amenities include a rooftop pool, premium gym, cinema, co-working space, residents lounge, private dining room, outdoor BBQ and basement parking.The development is targeting a 5-star Green Star rating with timber construction and all-electric operation.
Garden City Cycleway (Stage 1)
The Garden City Cycleway (Stage 1) is a significant 5km active travel route connecting Watson to the City. Stage 1D involves construction along Cooyong Street in Braddon, creating a safe separated cycle link to the Bunda Street shared zone. The project includes protected bike lanes, raised zebra crossings, and shared paths to support sustainable transport and active travel goals.
The Belmont
A premium residential development in Braddon featuring 8 storeys with 96 high-end apartments and ground-floor retail space. The project emphasizes sustainable design with rooftop gardens, energy-efficient systems, and communal lifestyle facilities including a residents lounge and gym.
Crystalbrook Aurora
A 10-storey luxury hotel featuring 225 guest rooms and suites, a 300-seat flagship Japanese restaurant (Raku), and a level-10 rooftop dining venue. The development includes the Eleme Day Spa, a wellness floor with a pool, sauna, and gym, plus five conferencing spaces. As of early 2026, the project has topped out, with facade installation and interior fit-out underway toward a 2027 opening.
2,759 residents of Ainslie are employed, from a labour force of 2,920. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 62.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,488, about 82% 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 workforce in Ainslie is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.5%. As of March 2026, 2,759 local citizens are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.5% higher than the Australian Capital Territory rate of 4.1%, and labor force participation is notably lower (62.9% relative to 70.8% across the Australian Capital Territory). Census data indicates that a moderate 16.6% of residents worked from their homes, although this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training.
By comparison, health care & social assistance accounts for only 7.8% of the local workforce, trailing the Australian Capital Territory average of 11.7%. The heavily residential character of the neighborhood appears to restrict local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the year leading to March 2026, the local labor force expanded by 1.3% while total employment fell by 0.5%, resulting in a 1.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. This differs from the Australian Capital Territory, where employment grew by 0.3%, the labor force expanded by 1.1%, and unemployment increased by 0.7 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on prospective demand trends in Ainslie. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project regional employment trends. Although employment nationally is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the employment profile of Ainslie suggests that local employment will grow by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ainslie is $2,434 a week (about $127,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,236 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,977 a year against an average of $88,215. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The median taxpayer income in the Ainslie SA2 is $72,977, with an average of $88,215, based on the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are among the highest nationwide, comparing to a median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981 in the Australian Capital Territory. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $80,596 (median) and $97,425 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Ainslie are all highly ranked, placing in the 88th to 92nd percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show that 32.9% of the population (1,800 people) earn $4000+ weekly, which contrasts with the surrounding region where 34.3% of individuals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range. The high percentage of top-tier earners (43.9% receiving over $3,000/week) shows strong financial capability throughout Ainslie. Residents keep 86.8% of their income after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary spending power, and the locality sits in the 9th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ainslie had 2,018 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 10% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $367 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 15.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Ainslie at the time of the latest Census consisted of 72.9% freestanding houses and 27.1% alternative structures (semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative structures. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Ainslie stood well above the Australian Capital Territory rate at 33.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (32.0%) or rented (34.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was $367, compared to the regional figures of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Ainslie are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ainslie counted 2,018 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 63.3%, which includes 29.6% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 9.4% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.7%, with lone person households representing 29.9% and group households making up 6.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the average across the Australian Capital Territory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.1% of adults in Ainslie hold a university qualification, including 29.8% with a bachelor degree and 21.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 8.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 532 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,144 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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Academic achievement in Ainslie is substantially higher than broader comparative areas, with 59.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-focused careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (21.9%) and graduate diplomas (7.4%). Vocational training is held by 15.7% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (7.0%) and certificates (8.7%). Participation in study is notably high, with 31.6% of residents enrolled in some form of education.
This is comprised of 10.2% in higher education, 9.4% in primary school, and 6.8% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ainslie reaches 35 stops on 95 routes, timetabled for about 7,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transport data shows 35 active transit stops in Ainslie, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops support 95 different routes, generating 7,517 passenger boardings weekly. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 179 meters from the closest stop. Being a largely residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 70%, while 12% cycle and 8% walk. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.2 vehicles per household. Additionally, 16.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic circumstances.
Services average 1,073 daily trips across all active routes, representing approximately 214 weekly services for each individual stop.
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64.5% of residents in Ainslie report no long-term health condition. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Ainslie faces notable health issues based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with health issues being somewhat common among both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 65% of the local population (3,568 people). This compares to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded among local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.1% and 8.3% of the population respectively, while 64.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 70.2% in the Australian Capital Territory.
Chronic health conditions are more common than average among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and older make up 21.8% of the local population (1,191 people), which is higher than the 14.3% average for the Australian Capital Territory. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ainslie is largely Australian-born, at 77.3% of residents, with 13.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.4%) and Australian (23.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ainslie displays above-average levels of cultural diversity, with 22.7% of the community born outside of Australia and 13.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 33.8% of residents in Ainslie. However, the most distinct variation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of the population, compared to 0.2% across the broader Australian Capital Territory. Regarding family heritage (parents' birth countries), the three most common backgrounds in Ainslie are English at 27.4%, Australian at 23.6%, and Irish at 11.2%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Hungarian represents 0.5% of Ainslie (compared to 0.3% across the region), Scottish is at 9.5% (compared to 7.3%), and Welsh accounts for 0.8% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ainslie is 42. 25.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 in Ainslie is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Australian Capital Territory, the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 10.7%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is under-represented at 11.9%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.8% to 7.1% of the local population, and the 65 to 74 cohort has risen from 9.6% to 10.7%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group declined from 4.8% to 3.8%.
Projections suggest that the age structure in Ainslie will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 90 people (42%), rising from 217 to 308. Crucially, the combined cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to make up 83% of the total population growth, reflecting an aging local demographic. Conversely, declines are expected within the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ainslie
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,376 at the 2021 Census → 5,473 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801051050). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.