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Campbell has an estimated 5,365 residents, up from 4,588 at the 2021 Census — a change of 777 people, or 16.9%. Growth has averaged 4.2% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 101 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 49.5% of that increase. That puts 1,698 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 by AreaSearch, Campbell's population stands at approximately 5,365 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 777 residents (16.9%) compared to the 4,588 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement combines the ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,365 as of June 2025 alongside 101 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, local population density sits at 1,697 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the broader territory (8.5%) and the wider SA4 region, Campbell's 16.9% expansion establishes it among regional leaders in growth.
Net interstate arrivals served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 49.5% of overall population increases in recent times, with overseas migration and natural increase also registering positive contributions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (anchored to 2022) form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling, supplemented post-2032 or where unavailable by ACT Government SA2 projections (also base year 2022). These demographic forecasts place the suburb within the highest quartile nationwide for anticipated gains, projecting an expansion of 1,289 persons to 2041 relative to current ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 24.0% across the 16 years.
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338 new dwellings have been approved in Campbell over the past five years, an average of 67 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 67 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Campbell have averaged approximately 67 dwellings per year, culminating in 338 approved residences across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical period (between FY-22 and FY-26), roughly 3 people per year arrived for each newly approved dwelling, highlighting healthy demand supporting asset values. Construction values for these new homes average $480,000, pointing toward developer concentration in the higher-tier residential market. Concurrently, non-residential activity has seen $6.6 million in commercial approvals lodged in the current financial year, demonstrating relatively modest commercial building activity.
Per capita development intensity in Campbell closely mirrors the broader Australian Capital Territory, sustaining balanced local market conditions consistent with territory-wide trends despite recent easing in construction volumes. By national standards, building activity remains elevated, underlining builder enthusiasm for the suburb. Recent approvals comprise 22.0% detached houses alongside 78.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium and higher-density formats provides more accessible price brackets attractive to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It also marks a structural transition from the prevailing local stock (where detached houses comprise 47.0%), reflecting constraints on greenfield land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and rising requirements for diverse accommodation. The presence of roughly 343 people per dwelling approval characterizes an established urban market. Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate Campbell expanding by 1,289 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculations. Given prevailing pipeline delivery rates, incoming residential supply appears well placed to satisfy structural demand, creating favorable circumstances for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Campbell, worth an estimated $1.11 billion. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15 billion. 22 are already under construction and 31 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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Capital investments, planning frameworks, and major development initiatives exert a considerable influence on local community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 projects expected to affect the area, highlighting key undertakings such as the Australian War Memorial Redevelopment, Campbell Neighbourhood Oval Upgrade, UNSW Canberra City Campus - Stage 1, and Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park, which headline the initiatives carrying significant local relevance.
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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.
Campbell Neighbourhood Oval Upgrade
This project involves major improvements to the Campbell Neighbourhood Oval, including upgraded irrigation and drainage systems, turf resurfacing, and the addition of community-focused sports facilities. The works are designed to enhance the playing surface for local sports clubs and ensure the oval remains a high-quality recreational asset for the Central Canberra region.
Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1)
A new 2,000-seat lyric theatre being constructed on Vernon Circle adjacent to The Playhouse as Stage 1 of the broader Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. Designed by Cox Architecture with Yerrabingin, Charcoalblue and Arcadia Landscape Architecture, the venue will enable Canberra to host large-scale musicals, ballet, opera and international productions for the first time. The auditorium features 1,000-seat stalls, a 500-seat circle and a 500-seat balcony with state-of-the-art acoustics. A $317 million contract was signed in December 2025 with Multiplex as builder; main construction commenced January 2026 with completion targeted for 2028.Refurbishment of the existing Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and Courtyard Studio will follow in subsequent stages.
Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park
Construction is underway on Light Rail Stage 2A, a 1.7 km extension of Canberra's light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park via London Circuit West. The project will add three stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park, include wire-free operation using onboard energy storage, deliver active travel and streetscape upgrades, and form the first stage of the broader Light Rail to Woden program. Stage 2B to Woden remains in planning and environmental approvals.
ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park)
A 1.7km extension of Canberras light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park. The project features three new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South, and Commonwealth Park, along with a new light rail bridge over Parkes Way. The system utilizes wire-free technology with on-board energy storage and incorporates green track sections featuring turf and succulent species to reduce noise and glare. As of April 2026, track laying is advancing on London Circuit and structural work on the Parkes Way bridge is nearing completion, with the line expected to be open for passengers in 2028.
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.
Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1: ADFA Living-in Accommodation
A billion-dollar redevelopment at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) to replace aging living-in accommodation facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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.
3,366 residents of Campbell are employed, from a labour force of 3,426. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 72.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,443, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a highly educated talent base with a notable presence of professional services, an unemployment rate standing at only 1.8%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 1.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,366, while the jobless rate sits 2.3% below the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by workforce engagement closely matching the territory average of 70.6%. Census figures indicated that 14.0% of local workers operated from home, an observation influenced by contemporaneous Covid-19 health directives. Major employment categories for local workers include public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training.
The community exhibits a strong industry concentration in public administration & safety, where its workforce proportion reaches 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 6.5% of working residents, trailing the Australian Capital Territory level of 11.7%. Given its predominantly residential nature, local employment opportunities within the suburb are relatively modest when comparing Census counts of local jobs against the resident workforce. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, both resident employment and the total labour force expanded by 1.0%, leaving unemployment virtually steady. Over the identical timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.3%, the labour force increase by 1.1%, and unemployment climb by 0.7 percentage points. Looking forward, nationwide projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in Mar-26 offer guidance on future labour requirements across Campbell. These five- and ten-year national estimates have been applied to the local workforce composition to gauge future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation across different sectors. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Campbell's industry profile suggests local job opportunities could rise by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (noting this represents a weighted baseline distribution for comparative analysis without adjusting for local population adjustments).
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Median household income in Campbell is $3,048 a week (about $158,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,592 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $85,834 a year against an average of $104,122. 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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Taxation records compiled by the ATO and processed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Campbell SA2 income metrics among the top brackets across the country. Resident taxpayers reported a median income of $85,834 and an average income of $104,122, contrasting with territory-wide benchmarks of $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Accounting for a 10.44% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $94,795 for median earnings and $114,992 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual measures in Census assessments, local earnings track between the 97th and 98th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distributions, 36.5% of local earners (1,958 people) generate $4000+ per week, differing from the wider metropolitan pattern where 34.3% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. In total, 50.7% earn more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial local spending capacity. Net disposable earnings remain high, with residents retaining 87.9% of income following housing outlays, aligning with a SEIFA economic index placement in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Campbell had 1,838 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 41% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.2%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing landscape consisted of 47.4% houses and 52.7% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, flats, and alternative formats), contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory breakdown of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 33.1%, noticeably exceeding the broader territory, with remaining properties either paying off a mortgage (32.7%) or occupied by tenants (34.3%). Typical housing costs in the suburb were elevated, with monthly median mortgage payments at $2,400 and weekly median rents at $550, exceeding Australian Capital Territory figures of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
Compared to Australia-wide benchmarks, local monthly loan repayments significantly exceed the national average of $1,863, while weekly rental expenses substantially surpass the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Campbell counted 1,838 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,149 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 31% 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 the majority of living arrangements at 61.8% of local households, comprising 25.0% couples with children, 31.2% couples without children, and 4.9% single parent families. Non-family residences account for the remaining 38.2%, consisting of single-occupant homes at 30.9% and group living situations representing 7.3%. The suburb's median household size is 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
65.6% of adults in Campbell hold a university qualification, including 33.1% with a bachelor degree and 25.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 7.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 908 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,140 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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Tertiary attainment among Campbell residents sits substantially above broader geographic standards, with 65.6% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared against 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of credentials underpins a strong orientation toward knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications constitute the largest single group at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate awards (25.1%) and graduate diplomas (7.4%). Vocational and technical accreditations account for 14.4% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (7.0%) and certificate programs (7.4%). Participation in study is elevated throughout the suburb, with 33.2% of residents undertaking structured educational courses.
Within this cohort, 14.3% are enrolled in tertiary studies, 7.2% attend primary school, and 7.0% are engaged in secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Campbell reaches 37 stops on 166 routes, timetabled for about 9,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 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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Local transit analysis identifies 37 active bus boarding points across Campbell, which are serviced by 166 individual routes that together operate 9,929 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport connectivity is rated as excellent, with residents situated an average of 160 meters from their nearest transit access point. Given the residential profile of the suburb, outbound travel predominates: private vehicles serve as the main travel method for 65% of commuters, alongside 16% walking and 9% cycling. Households maintain an average of 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, while 14.0% of local workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census amidst prevailing pandemic restrictions.
Transit service across the network delivers an average of 1,418 daily scheduled trips across all routes, translating to roughly 268 weekly trips per individual stop.
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72.6% of residents in Campbell report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 73.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality indices highlight excellent health metrics for Campbell, characterized by low occurrences of standard medical issues across every demographic cohort and an extensive private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 73% of the total population (3,921 people). This uptake compares against 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory and a broader national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses within the community, registered by 7.2% and 8.3 of residents respectively, whereas 72.6% reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Australian Capital Territory figure of 70.2%.
Health indicators among residents aged under 65 are particularly favorable. Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over represent 16.5% of the local population (886 people), exceeding the 14.2% proportion across Australian Capital Territory, with senior health rankings remaining robust and broadly aligned with national population norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Campbell is largely Australian-born, at 76.5% of residents, with 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.8%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Campbell displays an above-average degree of cultural diversity, characterized by 23.5% of residents born overseas and 15.2% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most widely practiced faith, accounting for 40.3% of the local community. The most pronounced relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, which encompasses 0.7% of residents compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary reported heritages across Campbell are English (26.8%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (11.1%). Several smaller ancestries also demonstrate elevated representation relative to regional averages, including Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.6% regionally), French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%), and Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Campbell is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Campbell largely aligns with broader trends across Australian Capital Territory, with the greatest variance across brackets reaching 4.6 percentage points. The median age is currently estimated at 37, easing from 38 at the 2021 Census, while standing 2 years above the territory figure of 35 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the share of young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 expanded from 29.1% to an estimated 33.0%. Looking toward 2041, the largest absolute demographic increase will occur among residents aged 45 - 64, rising by 414 residents (33%) to reach 1,686.
In percentage terms, the fastest-growing demographic will be residents aged 65+, expanding by 47% to reach 1,300 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Campbell
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 101 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,588 at the 2021 Census → 5,365 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 (801051124). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.