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Denman Prospect has an estimated 6,095 residents, up from 2,759 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,336 people, or 120.9%. Growth has averaged 29.6% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 1,497 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.3% of that increase. That puts 1,286 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 calculations performed by AreaSearch, the population of Denman Prospect stands at approximately 6,095 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 3,336 residents (120.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,759 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,608 combined with 1,497 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such figures result in a density of 1,285 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds typical figures recorded across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The expansion rate of 120.9% since the 2021 census outpaced the state (8.3%) as well as the wider SA4 region, establishing the locality as a regional leader in population growth.
This upward trajectory was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 85.3% of the overall population rise during recent times, even though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for all years after 2032, age cohort growth rates from ACT Government projections built on a 2022 baseline are applied instead. Future projections point to remarkable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas nationwide, with the population anticipated to grow by 7,398 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, marking a 111.7% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,190 new dwellings have been approved in Denman Prospect over the past five years, an average of 438 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 72 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 223 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 474, 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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Approximately 438 residential building approvals have been logged in Denman Prospect annually, culminating in 2,190 home approvals during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 435 during the current FY-26. Because an average of 1.8 additional residents have been added per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand and supply appear closely aligned, supporting steady market conditions while new residences carry an average construction value of $228,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $51.8 million during the current financial year, pointing to healthy levels of local corporate investment.
Per capita construction activity in Denman Prospect is 132.0% higher than the wider Australian Capital Territory average, offering more options to prospective purchasers despite a recent moderation in overall development velocity. This volume sits well clear of national benchmarks, demonstrating strong builder confidence in the district. Recent residential completions consist of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing provides more economical buying options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock (which currently stands at 49.0% houses), indicating a decline in available raw land alongside changing lifestyle demands and affordability constraints. With roughly 13 people for every dwelling approval, the market continues to expand. Estimates based on the latest quarterly data from AreaSearch suggest Denman Prospect will add 6,806 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes indicate that housing supply is on track to meet this demand, establishing supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for growth to surpass current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Denman Prospect, worth an estimated $225 million. A further 9 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $725 million. 5 are already under construction and 1 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, key construction projects, and planning changes. AreaSearch has tracked 9 developments likely to impact the immediate area. Major works include the Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension, Denman Apartments, The Borough, and S73 Denman Prospect, with the accompanying list highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension
A jointly funded ACT and Australian Government infrastructure project delivering a 200-metre weathering steel bridge over the Molonglo River and approximately 1.7 kilometres of new arterial road as the final section of John Gorton Drive. When complete, the bridge will be the longest weathering steel bridge in Australia and the tallest road bridge in Canberra. The project improves all-weather connectivity for Molonglo Valley suburbs including Denman Prospect and Whitlam, replacing the flood-prone Coppins Crossing alignment.Scope includes two new signalised intersections, two queue-jump bus lanes, bus stops, provision for future light rail, off-road shared paths, a pedestrian underpass adjacent to the future Molonglo Town Centre, a services corridor for electricity across the river, and native fauna habitat including platypus nesting sites. Construction began January 2024; all 12 steel girders have been lifted into place and deck construction is underway. Completion is expected in late 2026.
Denman Apartments
A new housing development by PROJEX Building, consisting of 24 two-bedroom apartments. The project focuses on high energy efficiency, targeting a minimum 7-star rating, and includes adaptable and livable gold-standard units. It features lifts, undercover parking, and centralized communal spaces.
S73 Denman Prospect
A proposed multi-unit housing development at Block 1 Section 73 Denman Prospect, currently under development application. The proposal includes two residential buildings with 121 units, 48 of which are designated as affordable housing. Amenities planned for the site include basement car parking, electric vehicle charging, a community garden, and solar power.
The Borough
The Borough is a multi-building apartment precinct developed by Capital Estate Developments within Denman Prospect. It offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residences with contemporary design and industrial elements. The project features versatile 'Flexi-Spaces' for adaptable living and is strategically located close to Denman Prospect's local shops and community facilities.
Central Park
Proposed residential village development comprising 42 townhomes, 62 apartments, and 48 walk-up apartments across eight buildings, along with a central park featuring shared barbecue and picnic areas, greenhouses, public garden beds, and lockable storage space.
Denman Prospect Multi-Unit Housing Development
Development of 60 townhouses/apartments on a 1.1ha site with river connectivity.
Denman Prospect (Suburb Development)
Denman Prospect is a master-planned community in the Molonglo Valley, developed by Capital Estate Developments. It encompasses various residential stages (including Denman North and Stromlo Reach), local shops (Denman Village Shops), community facilities, numerous parks, and sustainable living initiatives. The development is designed to provide a diverse range of housing options and extensive amenities for its residents.
BLVD Denman Prospect
BLVD Denman Prospect is a two-stage residential precinct by Core Developments, featuring 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Designed with a mid-century modern aesthetic, the development offers high-end features, a co-working space, and resort-style amenities. It is a walkable urban neighborhood in Denman Prospect, providing residents with convenient access to local services and natural surroundings.
3,108 residents of Denman Prospect are employed, from a labour force of 3,184. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 73.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 4,894, about 80% 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 is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and consistent employment patterns over the past year. In March 2026, there were 3,108 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than the 4.1% recorded across the Australian Capital Territory. Workforce participation sits at a standard level, measuring 73.9% compared to 70.8% in the Australian Capital Territory. Census returns show that a moderate 13.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The community displays a distinct specialization in the professional & technical sector, where its employment concentration is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training is under-represented, employing just 5.8% of the Denman Prospect workforce compared to 9.6% across the Australian Capital Territory. Comparing the number of working residents to the local job count indicates that this predominantly residential district provides few employment options within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that the local labor force grew by 1.1% in the year to March 2026, while total employment fell by 0.1%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, the Australian Capital Territory registered a 0.3% rise in employment and a 1.1% increase in the labor force, with unemployment rising by 0.7 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding long-term demand trends for Denman Prospect. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local workforce profiles to estimate future trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment structure suggests that employment among Denman Prospect residents will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Denman Prospect is $3,219 a week (about $167,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,655 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $96,879 a year against an average of $112,798. 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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Taxpayer statistics for the 2023 financial year, compiled by AreaSearch at the postcode level from ATO files, show Denman Prospect SA2 has a median income of $96,879 and an average of $112,798. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards, contrasting with a median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $106,993 for the median and $124,574 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and personal incomes all place Denman Prospect in the 98th to 99th percentiles nationwide.
The data indicates that 36.6% of residents (2,230 people) earn $4000+ weekly, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 34.3%. A substantial 55.4% earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to high levels of affluence that underpin local retail trade. Housing costs account for 15.8% of income, yet strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 97th percentile, and the local SEIFA score for income ranks in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Denman Prospect had 975 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 49% detached houses and 26% apartments. 79% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 7% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $498 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Denman Prospect was composed of 48.6% detached houses and 51.3% other types of dwellings (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in the area were low compared to the wider territory, sitting at 6.7%, with remaining properties held under mortgages (78.7%) or occupied by tenants (14.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,400 was notably higher than the Australian Capital Territory median of $2,080, while median weekly rent stood at $498 compared to the territory average of $450.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Denman Prospect are considerably above the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Denman Prospect counted 975 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,154 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 19% 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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Families make up 78.3% of local households, consisting of 43.9% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 8.3% single parents. The remaining 21.7% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 18.8% and group households at 3.1%. The area has a median household size of 2.8 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.6% of adults in Denman Prospect hold a university qualification, including 33.9% with a bachelor degree and 23.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 9.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 584 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,114 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 Denman Prospect is high compared to broader averages, with 62.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 46.8% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary graduates positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (23.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Vocational training represents 18.9% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (9.8%). Student participation is high throughout the community, with 33.8% of residents enrolled in some form of study.
This cohort includes 13.4% attending primary school, 6.9% in higher education, and 5.7% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Denman Prospect reaches 14 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Analysis of local public transit shows 14 active bus stops operating in Denman Prospect. These stops are served by 45 different routes, which together provide 3,796 passenger trips each week. Access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 233 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the main transit choice at 91%, followed by buses at 6%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. About 13.7% of working residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 542 runs per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 271 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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81.5% of residents in Denman Prospect report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 1.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Health indicators reveal excellent outcomes across Denman Prospect, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which show very low rates of common health conditions across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 76% of the population (4,638 people) covered, compared to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health concerns in the community are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 81.5% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, compared to 70.2% in the wider Australian Capital Territory.
Residents aged 65 and over make up just 4.5% of the local population (273 people), below the Australian Capital Territory average of 14.3%. Senior residents register strong health profiles, with national rankings that align closely with those of the younger population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.8% of Denman Prospect residents were born overseas and 46.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.9%) and English (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Denman Prospect ranks highly for cultural variety, with 42.8% of the local population born overseas and 46.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 30.6% of the population. However, the most distinct variation from wider trends is in Hinduism, which is practiced by 14.5% of residents, representing a much higher share than the 4.8% average for the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups in Denman Prospect are Australian at 16.9% (below the regional average of 23.0%), Other at 16.8%, and English at 16.0% (below the regional average of 23.3%).
There are also notable concentrations of other ethnicities: Sri Lankan ancestry is recorded at 1.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Indian at 11.4% (compared to 3.3% regionally), and Croatian at 1.5% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Denman Prospect is 32, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 30.4% 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 32 years in Denman Prospect is slightly below the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and well below the Australian average of 38. Compared to the wider territory, Denman Prospect has a higher share of people aged 35 - 44 (24.2%) but fewer residents aged 15 - 24 (9.2%). The local concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows an aging trend, with the median age rising from 31 to 32 years. The 45 to 54 cohort increased from 8.9% to 12.5% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group fell from 24.0% to 21.2% and the 0 to 4 group decreased from 9.7% to 7.1%.
Projections for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, with the 35 to 44 age bracket expected to grow the most at 102%, adding 1,507 residents to total 2,983.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Denman Prospect
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 8 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 May 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 — 1,497 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,759 at the 2021 Census → 6,095 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 (801101136). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.