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Belconnen has an estimated 9,592 residents, up from 8,502 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,090 people, or 12.8%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 249 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.4% of that increase. That puts 2,165 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Belconnen is approximately 9,592 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,090 individuals (12.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 8,502 residents. This shift is calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 9,592 combined with 249 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 2,165 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 12.8% expansion in Belconnen since the 2021 census paced ahead of the wider SA3 area (4.2%) and the state, positioning it as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 84.4% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for projections beyond 2032, age cohort growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 projections (2022 baseline) are applied. Anticipating these demographic movements, exceptional expansion placing the locality in the top 10 percent of all areas nationwide is expected, with the population projected to grow by 4,534 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a 47.3% total rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,049 new dwellings have been approved in Belconnen over the past five years, an average of 209 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 210 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 458, running ahead of 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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Belconnen has averaged approximately 209 residential building approvals annually, summing to 1,049 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 420 approvals have been documented so far. An average of 1.2 individuals moved to the locality for each finished dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to aligned supply and demand and steady market conditions, though this has adjusted to 0.4 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating a more balanced supply-demand environment. New residential builds carry an average value of $345,000, indicating developer interest in the higher-end, premium tier of the market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $39.2 million have been logged this financial year, showing robust local business investment. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Belconnen generates 297.0% more new residential approvals per resident, providing prospective buyers with a broader selection. This rate is far above the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence in the local market. Furthermore, recent construction activity has consisted entirely of medium and high-density formats. This concentration on compact housing styles provides affordable options for entry and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. There are approximately 20 people for each approved dwelling in the locality, pointing to a growing market profile. Demographic forecasts point to Belconnen adding 4,534 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Looking at prevailing construction trends, the pipeline of new housing is positioned to satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting population increases above current predictions.
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AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Belconnen, worth an estimated $5.21 billion. A further 16 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.1 billion. 7 are already under construction and 14 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent significant influences on regional performance. In total, 32 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Key initiatives include the University of Canberra Sports Precinct, Belconnen Central by JW Land, the Belconnen Renewable Energy Microgrid, and Ethos by Per Se Developments, with the main relevant items detailed in the listing below.
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University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
JWLand Belconnen Lathlain Street Development
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor retail, cafes, restaurants, and commercial office suites. The project sits within the Lathlain Eat Street precinct opposite Westfield Belconnen and adjoins an ACT Government urban park. A podium park and rooftop terrace gardens are planned, with 583 basement car spaces across four levels. A development application was lodged in early 2025.
Belconnen Town Centre Land Release Program
An ACT Government urban renewal initiative transforming the Belconnen Town Centre. The program includes the Lathlain Street precinct, Emu Inlet Waterfront, and the Circus Site. It features a mix of high-density residential units, commercial spaces, and the new 5-star Green Star Belconnen Urban Park. Key private developments by JWLand and others are integrating over 1,200 new dwellings to create a walkable 'modern village' linked to Lake Ginninderra.
Belconnen Community Hub Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area, seniors center, and childcare facilities. Improved accessibility and technology integration throughout.
Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy
A major urban renewal initiative for the Belconnen Town Centre guided by the Belconnen District Strategy. As of May 2026, the project is in a critical planning and advocacy phase, with community calls for a dedicated Belconnen Renewal Authority to coordinate growth. Key focus areas include the Southern Gateway Corridor planning, the long-term goal of 30,000 new homes territory-wide by 2030, and significant infrastructure upgrades like the Northside Hospital (targeting 2027 construction) and the Belconnen to City Transitway (currently in feasibility study extensions).Improvements to Margaret Timpson Park and the Blue-Green Network remain central to the strategy's liveability goals.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
Expansion of existing basketball facilities to include additional courts, spectator seating for 2,000, improved accessibility features, and modernized amenities. Part of ACT Government's sports infrastructure investment program.
6,265 residents of Belconnen are employed, from a labour force of 6,599. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 75.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,215, about 148% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor force in Belconnen is highly qualified, with a strong presence of professionals, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and stable employment trends over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,265, while the unemployment rate was 1.0% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is typical, sitting at 75.8% compared to 70.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Census data shows a modest 9.5% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lock-down measures. The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.
The area has a notable concentration of jobs in accommodation & food, running at 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, public administration & safety is underrepresented at 22.1% compared to the regional benchmark of 30.4%. With 1.7 jobs for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, importing commuters from surrounding districts. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year ending March 2026, the local workforce grew by 1.1% while employment contracted by 0.3%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment expand by 0.3%, the workforce grow by 1.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.7 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Belconnen. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project growth paths. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary widely. Extrapolating these national trends to the industry profile of Belconnen indicates local jobs should rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a simple weighted calculation that does not incorporate localized population growth forecasts.
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Median household income in Belconnen is $1,776 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,009 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,620 a year against an average of $70,283. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year shows that the Belconnen SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $60,620 and an average income of $70,283. These figures exceed the national averages and compare to ACT levels of $72,206 and $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $66,949 for the median and $77,621 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual income placed at the 79th percentile ($1,009 weekly), whereas household income placed at the 51st percentile.
Income distribution details show that 43.5% of the population (4,172 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader region where 34.3% are in this bracket. Housing affordability presents a challenge, with only 79.6% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 47th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the locality in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Belconnen had 4,042 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 75% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. 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 types in Belconnen at the time of the latest Census consisted of 0.5% standalone houses and 99.5% other housing formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), contrasting with the ACT split of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belconnen stood at 11.8%, below the ACT benchmark, with the remaining homes occupied by mortgage holders (22.0%) or tenants (66.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was lower than the ACT median, and the median weekly rent was $430, compared to ACT levels of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage outlays in Belconnen are well below the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Belconnen counted 4,042 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,560 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 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 local households at 51.0%, consisting of couples with children at 10.6%, couples without children at 32.6%, and single parents at 6.1%. Non-family households represent the remaining 49.0% of the total, with single-person households at 39.3% and group shared households at 9.7%. The typical household size of 1.9 residents is smaller than the ACT average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.2% of adults in Belconnen hold a university qualification, including 32.8% with a bachelor degree and 22.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 9.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 757 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational profiles in Belconnen sit well above standard benchmarks, with 59.2% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 43.8% across the SA3 region. This academic concentration positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 22.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 18.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 9.7%. Participation in study is high, with 33.2% of the local population currently enrolled in education.
This includes 19.1% attending tertiary institutions, 3.3% in primary schools, and 1.9% in secondary schools.
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Public transport in Belconnen reaches 38 stops on 117 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 analysis of public transport reveals 38 active stops operating in Belconnen, including both train and bus options. These stops are served by 117 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 5,620 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 255 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 62%, followed by buses at 21% and walking at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 cars per household, which is lower than the regional benchmark.
A relatively low 9.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect COVID-19 settings. Average service frequency across all routes is 802 daily trips, which translates to roughly 147 weekly passenger services per stop.
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75.2% of residents in Belconnen report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Local health statistics indicate positive outcomes for the Belconnen community, with mortality rates and medical diagnoses tracking close to national averages. The prevalence of standard health issues is low within the general public, though it rises above the national average for older, vulnerable demographics. Private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 area, standing at around 54% of the population, or approximately 5,170 people, compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical issues locally, affecting 10.1% and 6.9% of residents respectively.
Meanwhile, 75.2% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. The working-age population is generally healthy with a low frequency of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 9.7% of the population (929 people), below the ACT share of 14.3%. Senior health metrics present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the younger cohorts in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.7% of Belconnen residents were born overseas and 48.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.6%) and Australian (15.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Belconnen stands out as a highly multicultural locality, with 48.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 52.7% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 28.2% of the population. However, Hinduism shows a notable local concentration at 10.7% of residents, which is higher than the ACT average of 4.8%. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups in Belconnen are Other at 19.7% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 12.2%), English at 17.6% (lower than the regional average of 23.3%), and Australian at 15.8% (lower than the regional average of 23.0%).
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Korean ancestry is represented at 1.5% of Belconnen (compared to 0.6% regionally), Chinese ancestry at 12.2% (compared to 4.2% regionally), and Spanish ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Belconnen is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 54.1% 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 in Belconnen is 31, making it younger than the ACT median of 35 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider ACT, Belconnen has a higher share of people aged 25 to 34 (36.1%) and a lower share of kids aged 5 to 14 (4.4%). The concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is also far higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 14.2% to 15.1% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group decreased from 37.8% to 36.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts suggest significant changes, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 1,195 people (34%) to expand from 3,465 to 4,661.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Belconnen
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
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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 | Aug 2026 this month all 20 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 249 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,502 at the 2021 Census → 9,592 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 (801011002). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.