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Kingston (ACT) has an estimated 7,479 residents, up from 6,579 at the 2021 Census — a change of 900 people, or 13.7%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 78.3% of that increase. That puts 5,342 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 Kingston is estimated to be approximately 7,479 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 900 people (13.7%) from the 6,579 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 7,472 from June 2025 alongside 16 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 5,342 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top 10% of all Australian locations analyzed and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 13.7% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 8.3% as well as the wider SA4 region, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. This population expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 78.3% of the total demographic gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For locations lacking this data and for periods after 2032, age bracket growth projections from the ACT Government, also using a 2022 baseline, are applied. Looking at future demographic trends, a major population expansion in the top national quartile of statistical areas is anticipated, with the locality projected to gain 2,858 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total growth of 38.1% over the 16 years.
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157 new dwellings have been approved in Kingston (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. 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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Kingston records approximately 31 residential approvals annually, with a total of 157 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 0 registered during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 7.8 individuals relocated to the area for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming supply is lagging behind local demand, which typically intensifies purchaser rivalry and creates upward pressure on prices, even though new dwellings average a construction value of $98,000—a figure below regional benchmarks—pointing to more economical housing alternatives for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $10.1 million have been documented during the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment. In comparison to the wider Australian Capital Territory, the volume of building work per resident in Kingston is around 56%, placing it in the 24th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, which restricts options for prospective buyers and sustains demand for established homes. Additionally, all recent residential construction has consisted of attached dwellings. This focus on high-density buildings offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 3839 people for each approved dwelling indicates that Kingston is a highly established property market. Projecting forward, the population of Kingston is expected to increase by 2,851 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may fail to match the incoming population, potentially escalating rivalry among prospective buyers and reinforcing upward price trends.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingston (ACT), worth an estimated $1.35 billion. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.51 billion. 12 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major projects, and urban planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects that are anticipated to affect the local area. The main developments of interest include the Kingston Arts Precinct, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, the Kingston Foreshore Precinct, and the Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, with further details provided below for those most relevant to the suburb.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1)
A new 2,000-seat lyric theatre being constructed on Vernon Circle adjacent to The Playhouse as Stage 1 of the broader Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. Designed by Cox Architecture with Yerrabingin, Charcoalblue and Arcadia Landscape Architecture, the venue will enable Canberra to host large-scale musicals, ballet, opera and international productions for the first time. The auditorium features 1,000-seat stalls, a 500-seat circle and a 500-seat balcony with state-of-the-art acoustics. A $317 million contract was signed in December 2025 with Multiplex as builder; main construction commenced January 2026 with completion targeted for 2028.Refurbishment of the existing Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and Courtyard Studio will follow in subsequent stages.
5,614 residents of Kingston (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 5,660. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 82.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 6,732, about 90% 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 Kingston is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 0.8%, and a 1.0% growth in estimated employment over the preceding year. There were 5,614 employed residents as of March 2026, with an unemployment rate 3.2% lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, and a labor participation rate of 82.0% that sits well above the territory average of 70.8%. According to Census details, a moderate 14.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The suburb exhibits a clear concentration in public administration & safety, where the employment share is 1.5 times the regional average. By contrast, construction accounts for only 2.8% of the local workforce compared to the regional average of 6.8%. Although there are local jobs available in the suburb, comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a large portion of locals travel to other areas for employment. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month timeframe, employment grew by 1.0% while the total labor force expanded by 1.2%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Conversely, the Australian Capital Territory registered employment growth of 0.3% and labor force growth of 1.1%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase. The national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on future local demand in Kingston. These projections, spanning five-year and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local workforce profile to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but these rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment structure of Kingston suggests local employment could grow by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that does not incorporate localized population growth trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingston (ACT) is $2,469 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,777 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $102,775 a year against an average of $126,106. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in the Kingston SA2 are exceptionally high compared to national averages, with a median of $102,775 and an average of $126,106. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded a median income of $72,206 and an average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $113,505 for the median and $139,271 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Kingston all place in the 90th to 99th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 40.8% of residents (3,051 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider territory where this bracket represents 34.3%. A notable 43.1% of earners receive more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent segments that support local retail trade. Although high housing expenses absorb 16.2% of income, strong local earnings ensure disposable income remains in the 88th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingston (ACT) had 3,293 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 3% detached houses and 91% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $510 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Kingston at the time of the latest Census consisted of 3.0% detached houses and 96.9% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes, units, and apartments, differing from the broader Australian Capital Territory distribution of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston was below the territory level at 17.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.8%) or rented (51.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the territory average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent was $510, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Kingston exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingston (ACT) counted 3,293 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,743 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 48.3% of the local area, consisting of 10.7% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 6.1% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 51.7%, with single-person households at 44.4% and group households making up 7.2%. The median household size of 1.8 persons is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
71.5% of adults in Kingston (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 38.2% with a bachelor degree and 25.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 7.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Levels of educational attainment in Kingston are significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 71.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 38.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 25.2% and graduate diplomas at 8.1%. Vocational qualifications are held by 15.1% of residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (7.1%). Enrolment in education is high, with 27.5% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This group includes 14.1% studying at the tertiary level, 4.5% in primary school, and 3.5% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kingston (ACT) reaches 25 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 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 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport options shows 25 active stops in Kingston, consisting of a combination of bus and train services. These stops are served by 47 different routes, which together provide 3,021 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 200 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the main mode of transport at 67%, followed by walking at 14% and bus travel at 10%.
Average vehicle ownership is 0.7 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average. Additionally, 14.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. The average service frequency across all transport routes is 431 trips per day, which translates to approximately 120 weekly trips for each individual stop in the suburb.
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71.8% of residents in Kingston (ACT) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 1.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 79.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Data on local health outcomes reveals excellent results for Kingston, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which shows very low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 80% of the population (5,975 people), compared to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health conditions recorded in the area are mental health challenges and asthma, affecting 9.8% and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 71.8% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.5% of the local population (1,084 people), and health outcomes for this older cohort are particularly strong, ranking even higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.9% of Kingston (ACT) residents were born overseas and 18.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.8%) and Australian (19.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kingston shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 26.9% of the population born outside of Australia and 18.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 34.0% of local residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.7% of the population compared to 0.2% across the broader Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three largest groups in Kingston are English at 25.8%, Australian at 19.9%, and Irish at 11.0%.
There are also distinct variations in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with French ancestry overrepresented at 1.2% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingston (ACT) is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 36.0% 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 Kingston is 35, matching the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but sitting slightly below the national median of 38 years. Compared to the wider territory, Kingston features a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (28.6%) and fewer children aged 5 - 14 (3.9%). The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 3.3% to 5.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 18.3% to 20.3%.
On the other hand, the 15 to 24 cohort decreased from 9.2% to 7.4%, and the 25 to 34 age group declined from 30.4% to 28.6%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate notable changes for the suburb, with the 35 to 44 age group expected to grow the fastest at 36%, adding 541 residents to reach a total of 2,063.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingston (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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 4 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,579 at the 2021 Census → 7,479 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 (801061131). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.