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Higgins has an estimated 3,368 residents, up from 3,321 at the 2021 Census — a change of 47 people, or 1.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 84% of areas nationally. That puts 2,017 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 from AreaSearch, the resident count of Higgins stands at roughly 3,368 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 47 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,321 people. This movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population count of 3,363 along with 81 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, local population density reaches 2,016 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Moreover, the 1.4% expansion recorded since the census trails the broader SA3 territory (4.2%) by only 2.8 percentage points, reflecting resilient local momentum.
Inbound international arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 55.8% of recent population additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, supplemented beyond 2032 or for unlisted SA2 locations by ACT Government cohort models using a 2022 baseline. Under this analytical framework, demographic trajectories point toward net population contraction, anticipating a decrease of 370 persons by 2041. In contrast, select older cohorts are slated for expansion, most notably residents aged 85 and over, whose numbers are forecast to rise by 64 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
149 new dwellings have been approved in Higgins over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 10% 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 Higgins have averaged roughly 29 dwellings each year, totaling 149 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With approximately 0.8 new residents arriving per approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to local residential stock are comfortably matching or exceeding demand, providing purchasers with considerable selection and supporting future population capacity beyond baseline expectations. Meanwhile, construction costs for these newly permitted residences average $406,000. On the commercial front, approvals amounted to $1.6 million during this financial year, pointing to very subdued non-residential development.
Relative to Australian Capital Territory, residential construction in Higgins is running at a higher rate (44.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving buyer options while underpinning existing values. Upcoming residential projects consist of 10.0% standalone houses alongside 90.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium and higher-density built forms enhances affordability for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also signals a pronounced shift from the prevailing local profile (currently 96.0% houses), reflecting land constraints and an evolving demand for varied housing types. With approximately 431 people per dwelling approval, Higgins demonstrates a mature urban environment. Given that demographic outlooks point to a stable or shrinking population base, Higgins is likely to experience easing demand on housing stock, generating favorable conditions for incoming buyers.
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 26 current infrastructure and development projects close to Higgins, worth an estimated $15.7 billion. 7 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 economic and property performance is heavily shaped by major infrastructure projects and regional planning developments. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to impact the area, with major surrounding works including the Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment, The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages, Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+), and Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara.
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Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Bioreactor Upgrade
Icon Water is renewing the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre by building new bioreactors and supporting infrastructure, including membrane bioreactor technology, fine screening, membrane tanks, chemical dosing, blowers, waste-activated sludge management and non-potable water systems. The upgrade will increase wastewater treatment capacity to 97 ML per day, support Canberra's population growth, and help protect the Molonglo River. As of April 2026, earthworks and excavation for the new bioreactor foundations are in progress, with concrete foundation pours expected from July 2026.
Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of Kippax Fair shopping centre in West Belconnen, delivering a completely new mixed-use precinct across two stages. The project will triple retail floor space, adding a new full-line Coles and expanded Woolworths alongside the existing Aldi. Plans include approximately 180 new dwellings (including 24 affordable and public housing units) built as shop-top housing, 450 underground car parks, a 6,000sqm park, a community hub, skate park, and indoor and outdoor dining. The ACT Government finalised a direct land sale agreement with owners the Christodoulou family in August 2024, with a $12 million community infrastructure commitment.A development application was expected to be publicly notified by mid-2025.
The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages
Final residential stages of the established Macgregor suburb in Belconnen, delivering over 400 new homes in The Valley Ponds precinct. The estate is adjacent to Ginninderra Creek and the future Ginninderry conservation corridor and pond network, offering a mix of block sizes with connections to open space and green corridors.
Macgregor Primary School Expansion & Modernisation
Major upgrade and expansion of Macgregor Primary School at Hirschfeld Crescent, Macgregor ACT, delivering new learning hubs, additional classrooms, and improved playground facilities. The project is driven by growing enrolments from adjacent new residential developments including The Valley Ponds and the broader Ginninderry estate. The ACT Education Directorate and Infrastructure Canberra are delivering the works, with completion targeted for 2026.
Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
The ACT Government is progressing planning for the expansion and modernisation of the Belconnen Basketball Stadium. The project encompasses additional indoor multi-sport courts, upgraded spectator seating, enhanced accessibility features, and improved administrative and changeroom amenities to meet rising regional community demand. Works are managed under the ACT Government's community sports infrastructure investment program.
Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara
Ginninderry is a cross-border masterplanned community in West Belconnen delivered by the ACT Government and Riverview Group joint venture. Planned to accommodate 30,000 residents across approximately 11,500 dwellings over a 37-year period, the project spans the ACT and NSW border. The first suburb, Strathnairn, is substantially developed with over 2,700 residents as of early 2025. The second suburb, Macnamara, is actively under development with approximately 300-400 lots released annually. Key recent milestones include the opening of Strathnairn School (programmed for the 2026 school year), multi-unit site releases in Strathnairn Village adjacent to the future retail centre, and ongoing single residential lot releases.The community is forecast to reach approximately 5,000 residents by 2028. The project incorporates a 6 Star Green Star sustainability rating, conservation corridor management along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek, and the SPARK employment program.
University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
1,691 residents of Higgins are employed, from a labour force of 1,797. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 65.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,587, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Higgins is well-qualified, featuring strong representation across vital services, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and an annual employment growth rate of 1.0%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 1,691, while local unemployment sat 1.8% higher than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 4.1%. In addition, labor force participation stood at 65.0%, trailing the broader Australian Capital Territory rate of 70.6%. Census findings revealed that only 12.3% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time warrant consideration. Resident employment centers primarily within public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance.
The community displays notable concentration in construction, where its share of employment reaches 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, public administration & safety accounts for 27.4% of working residents, falling short of the Australian Capital Territory figure of 30.4%. Given the area's predominantly suburban character, local job opportunities within the suburb itself are relatively constrained when comparing Census working population counts against resident counts. SALM and ABS metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.0% while the overall workforce grew by 1.1%, lifting local joblessness by 0.1 percentage points. Across Australian Capital Territory, employment rose by 0.3% against a 1.1% increase in the labor pool, yielding a 0.7 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term industry outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context for future workforce trajectory. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry weightings to the existing local workforce profile suggests Higgins could see employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note this weighting extrapolation is purely illustrative and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Higgins is $2,248 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,053 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,107 a year against an average of $71,849. 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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 at postcode level indicates that Higgins SA2 residents earn above the national benchmark, recording a median income of $65,107 and an average income of $71,849. Across Australian Capital Territory, the corresponding benchmarks were higher, at a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023 brings current modelled figures to roughly $71,904 (median) and $79,350 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual incomes all placed between the 80th and 82nd percentiles nationally.
The largest income tier is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, capturing 33.0% of residents (1,111 people), closely tracking the broader region at 34.3%. Meanwhile, upper-income earners making over $3,000 weekly make up 32.9% of the cohort, highlighting substantial local spending capacity. Housing costs consume 13.4% of earnings, while disposable income sits in the 82nd percentile nationally, and the suburb's SEIFA income status places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Higgins had 1,236 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 2% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. 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, standalone houses made up 95.7% of all dwellings in Higgins, with semi-detached, apartments, and other configurations accounting for the remaining 4.3%, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. Outright home ownership in Higgins stood at 31.5%, well above the Australian Capital Territory baseline, while 45.5% of homes were held under a mortgage and 23.0% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,000 and weekly rents were $400, sitting below the Australian Capital Territory figures of $2,080 and $450.
In contrast to wider national benchmarks, mortgage repayments in Higgins sit above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Higgins counted 1,236 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 75.0% of all households. Among these, couples with children make up 34.0%, couples without children represent 28.5%, and single parent families form 11.4%. The remaining 25.0% consists of non-family living situations, comprising single-person households at 21.5% and shared households at 3.5%. The typical household size is 2.6 people, slightly larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.2% of adults in Higgins hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher educational attainment in the suburb shows a distinct gap, as residents holding tertiary degrees (34.2%) track below the broader SA4 territory average of 46.8%. Among university credentials, bachelor degrees represent 20.5%, postgraduate awards account for 9.1%, and graduate diplomas make up 4.6%. Vocational education is widespread, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.6% holding advanced diplomas and 21.2% holding certificates. Study participation is substantial throughout the community, with 29.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion encompasses 9.5% in primary schooling, 8.5% in secondary schooling, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Higgins reaches 27 stops on 63 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Higgins encompasses 27 active stops providing bus services. A total of 63 routes connect through these locations, generating 4,028 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with dwellings positioned an average of 142 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting its residential character, outward commuting dominates, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys and buses carrying 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional baseline, while only 12.3% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 conditions).
Bus schedules deliver an average of 575 trips per day across the network, providing approximately 149 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.2% of residents in Higgins report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 research into mortality rates and long-term illnesses, overall health indicators in Higgins trend below broader benchmarks. The occurrence of typical conditions among the general population aligns closely with normal ranges, though older demographics experience elevated rates, while private health insurance adoption is relatively solid at roughly 55% of residents (~1,849 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 9.5 and 9.4% of residents, respectively, while 65.2% reported being free of any long-term medical diagnosis, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age adults display an elevated prevalence of ongoing health concerns. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 19.2% of the local community (647 people), exceeding the 14.2% proportion observed across Australian Capital Territory, with senior health presenting some challenges despite performing better nationally than the overall community profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Higgins is largely Australian-born, at 76.2% of residents, with 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.1%) and English (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with overseas-born individuals comprising 23.8% of residents and 17.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 45.3% of locals. Additionally, Hinduism forms a notable presence at 2.4% of the population, compared to 4.8% across Australian Capital Territory. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the leading heritages in Higgins are Australian at 26.1%, English at 24.4%, and Other at 10.7%. Specific ethnic representations also diverge from regional baselines, with Spanish heritage recorded at 0.7% (vs 0.5% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Vietnamese at 1.5% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Higgins is 38. 26.3% 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 demographic profile of Higgins leans toward mature age brackets. AreaSearch figures for August 2026 indicate that 19.2% of the population falls into retirement and senior cohorts (65+), compared to 14.2% across Australian Capital Territory, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 27.1% against a territory level of 32.8%. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and exceeding the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 from that Census by 3 years. Since the Census, the share of residents in senior age brackets has climbed from 16.9% to an estimated 19.2%.
Projections to 2041 indicate no meaningful growth across broad age cohorts, with contractions anticipated among adults aged 25 - 44 as well as children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Higgins
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 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 — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,321 at the 2021 Census → 3,368 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 (801011014). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.