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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Griffith (ACT) has an estimated 5,851 residents, up from 5,328 at the 2021 Census — a change of 523 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 414 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 66.4% of that increase. That puts 2,120 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Griffith is approximately 5,851 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 523 people (9.8%) from the 5,328 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,828 combined with 414 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The population density stands at 2,119 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's 9.8% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the state (8.3%) and the broader SA4 territory, positioning it as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 66.4% of the total population increase during the recent timeframe. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations not detailed in this dataset, or for periods extending past 2032, age cohort growth trends are derived from the ACT Government SA2 projections using a 2022 base. Looking forward, the region is projected to experience population expansion exceeding the national median, with expectations of adding 1,033 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a cumulative increase of 17.2% over the 16 years.
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508 new dwellings have been approved in Griffith (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 101 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 28% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Development approvals in Griffith average approximately 101 dwellings annually, resulting in a total of 508 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 5 approvals have been documented. Because only 1 people per year moved to the area for each new dwelling constructed during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options and supporting population expansion that may outstrip current projections, while newly built properties carry an average construction cost of $104,000—a figure below regional averages—indicative of more economical housing construction options.
Additionally, commercial development shows solid momentum with $29.7 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year. Griffith registers 116.0% more new residential approvals per person than the wider Australian Capital Territory, expanding options for prospective buyers despite a deceleration in building activity over recent times. This level of approval activity is significantly above the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence in the local market. The breakdown of new building activity consists of 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% attached dwellings. The emphasis on higher-density options offers more economical entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With roughly 298 people per dwelling approval, the Griffith property market is in a developing phase. Long-term forecasts indicate that Griffith will add 1,008 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimation. Assuming current construction trends persist, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, resulting in favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for population gains that outpace current predictions.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Griffith (ACT), worth an estimated $25 million. A further 30 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.91 billion. 7 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical 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 infrastructure projects, major planning upgrades, and development initiatives are primary drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 major projects that are expected to impact the local community. Prominent projects include the Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), and the Kingston Foreshore Precinct, with key details provided on the most relevant schemes.
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Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade
ACT Government project delivering a new multi-purpose community centre and upgrades to Griffith Oval, including a new pavilion, upgraded play spaces, and improved amenities. The facility serves residents of both Griffith and Narrabundah in Canberra's inner south.
Kingston Arts Precinct
A $146 million redevelopment of Section 49 in Kingston to create a premier visual arts and culture destination. The project involves the adaptive reuse of the historic Fitters Workshop, Powerhouse, and Former Transport Depot to house major arts organisations like Canberra Glassworks and Megalo Print Studio. It includes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art space, artist studios, and a 346-space carpark. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2027.
National Security Office Precinct (York Park)
A multi-agency office precinct at York Park in Barton designed to accommodate approximately 5,000 workers from national security and Commonwealth agencies, including the Office of National Intelligence and DFAT. The project includes high-security office spaces, retail, and hospitality amenities. As of May 2026, the adjacent John Gorton Campus Car Park is fully operational with ongoing facade work, while main construction for the office precinct is progressing following the permanent site closure in early 2025.
Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba)
Ongoing precinct renewal of Narrabundah's established local village centre, guided by the ACT Inner South District Strategy adopted under the Planning Act 2023. The strategy directs a mix of housing types, improved public realm, active travel connections, and community facility retention around the Iluka Street and Boolimba Crescent local shops. The centre serves as a key neighbourhood hub for Narrabundah's inner-south community, with incremental infill and public domain improvements anticipated through to 2038 and beyond.
Cromwell Office Building Development
Development of a 19,800 sqm, six-level office building in Barton for a Commonwealth Government entity. The facility is designed to achieve a 6.0-star NABERS Energy and 6.0-star Greenstar rating, and will be 100% occupied under a 15-year lease with a 5-year extension option. An $85 million A-grade commercial building in Canberra's Barton precinct with 18,000sq m area and 225 parking spaces.
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 (LIA) facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for 100 supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It addresses critical health hazards such as mould while modernising the military education and training environment.
Light Rail Stage 2B: Commonwealth Park to Woden
ACT Government light rail extension from Commonwealth Park to Woden, proposed to add nine stops, cross Lake Burley Griffin on a new bridge between the Commonwealth Avenue bridges, travel through the National Triangle, and continue along Adelaide Avenue and Yarra Glen to Woden. Design and environmental approvals are progressing, with Stage 2B expected to move into construction from 2028 to 2033 after the Stage 2A City to Commonwealth Park works.
Kingston Foreshore Precinct
Award-winning mixed-use waterfront precinct featuring premium apartments, restaurants, bars, retail, public art and parklands along the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
3,671 residents of Griffith (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 3,721. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 labor force in Griffith is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professional services, a very low unemployment rate of 1.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.2% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 3,671 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 2.7% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while the participation rate aligns closely with the ACT figure of 70.8%. Census data indicates a moderate 14.1% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The suburb displays a strong employment specialization in public administration & safety, with its workforce share in this sector reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction sector has a minor footprint, employing 3.6% of residents compared to 6.8% across the region. Although local employment is available, a comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests a significant portion of residents travel outside the suburb for work. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics reveals that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 1.2% and the labor force grew by 1.1%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.3%, the labor force grow by 1.1%, and unemployment increase by 0.7 percentage points. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Griffith. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Weighting these industry-specific projections against Griffith's current labor profile indicates local employment could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Griffith (ACT) is $2,542 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,572 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $87,813 a year against an average of $141,709. The average runs 61% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in the Griffith SA2 was $87,813, while the average stood at $141,709. These figures place the area in the top national percentile, contrasting with the ACT averages of $72,206 and $85,981. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be approximately $96,981 for the median and $156,503 for the average. The 2021 Census data confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Griffith are positioned high nationally, ranking between the 91st and 98th percentiles.
The weekly income range of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 36.8% of residents (2,153 people), which mirrors metropolitan trends where 34.3% fall into this bracket. The suburb exhibits high wealth, with 43.9% of earners making more than $3,000 per week, which helps sustain high-end retail and services. Housing costs consume 13.8% of income, and strong earnings place residents in the 91st percentile for disposable income, with the area's SEIFA income index landing in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Griffith (ACT) had 2,319 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 54% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $462 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,118 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of housing types in Griffith at the time of the last Census showed 35.7% detached houses and 64.3% other formats like semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Australian Capital Territory averages of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Griffith was 25.7%, slightly below the ACT rate, with the remaining properties occupied under mortgages (32.9%) or rented (41.4%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,118 per month, while the median weekly rent was $462, compared to the ACT figures of $2,080 and $450.
On a national level, Griffith's median mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Griffith (ACT) counted 2,319 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,547 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 36% 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 households at 58.6%, which includes 22.3% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 6.5% single parents. Non-family households represent 41.4% of the total, consisting of lone person households at 35.8% and group households at 5.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.1 residents is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.9% of adults in Griffith (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 34.7% with a bachelor degree and 23.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 7.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,782 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,085 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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The level of education in Griffith is significantly higher than broader averages, with 64.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This educational profile prepares the local population well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (23.6%) and graduate diplomas (6.6%). Vocational training accounts for 15.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (7.7%). Participation in education is high, with 28.5% of the local population enrolled in formal learning.
This student share includes 9.5% in higher education, 7.0% in high schools, and 6.8% in primary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Griffith (ACT) reaches 21 stops on 89 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 21 active bus stops operating in Griffith. These stops accommodate 89 different routes, which provide a total of 5,132 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 200 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many residents travel outside the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 73%, followed by walking at 10% and bus travel at 9%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 car per household, which is lower than the regional average.
Additionally, 14.1% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic settings. Service frequency across all routes averages 733 trips daily, which translates to approximately 244 weekly trips servicing each individual stop.
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69.7% of residents in Griffith (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 83.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, Griffith faces notable health issues, with common ailments present in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 84% of the population (4,903 people), compared to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently recorded medical diagnoses in the suburb, affecting 8.8 and 7.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 69.7% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, close to the 70.2% recorded across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health outcomes. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 16.9% of the population (988 people), which is higher than the ACT average of 14.3%. Health trends for this senior group show some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with general population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.7% of Griffith (ACT) residents were born overseas and 20.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.7%) and Australian (20.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Griffith exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 27.7% of the population born outside Australia and 20.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 39.1% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of the local population, compared to 0.2% across the wider Australian Capital Territory. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Griffith are English at 25.7%, Australian at 20.8%, and Other at 11.1%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds, with Polish ancestry overrepresented at 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), French at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Irish at 10.4% (compared to 8.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Griffith (ACT) is 38. 31.6% 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 Griffith is 38 years, which is older than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the ACT, Griffith contains a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (21.2%) but fewer residents aged 15 - 24 (10.4%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is notably higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 13.3% to 15.3% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.5% to 12.5% and the 15 to 24 age group decreased from 11.4% to 10.4%.
Demographic projections indicate the suburb's age structure will change by 2041, with the 65 to 74 group expected to see the fastest growth at 47%, adding 243 people to reach a total of 763, while the 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by just 1% (13 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Griffith (ACT)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 414 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,328 at the 2021 Census → 5,851 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 (801061064). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.