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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 81% 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Kingston stands at approximately 7,479 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 900 people (13.7%) above the 6,579 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such demographic movement is deduced from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,472 as of June 2025 alongside 16 validated new addresses registered following the Census benchmark. With this community size, the locality records a population density of 5,342 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the upper 10% of all territories evaluated across Australia by AreaSearch and highlighting the premium nature of local land.
Outpacing both the broader SA4 region and the overall state benchmark (8.5%), Kingston's 13.7% post-2021 census surge highlights its role as a regional expansion hotspot. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion has been overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 78.3% of total resident additions across recent timeframe intervals. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch applies the 2024-released ABS/Geoscience Australia demographic projections that utilize 2022 as their baseline year. In instances where specific SA2s lack coverage or when assessing periods beyond 2032, the model incorporates age-specific projection series from the ACT Government, also benchmarked to 2022. Future demographic modeling positions the suburb within the upper quartile of nationwide statistical districts for anticipated expansion, projecting an intake of 2,865 persons through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 38.2% across the 16 years.
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23 new dwellings have been approved in Kingston (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 planning approvals across Kingston have tracked at roughly 4 new homes yearly, culminating in 23 homes approved throughout the latest 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 53.5 people per year arrived locally for each new dwelling constructed across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), overall demand continues to substantially outpace residential additions, a dynamic that commonly exerts upward pressure on property valuations while intensifying buyer competition. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $669,000, underscoring a strategic focus by builders on higher-end, premium developments.
In addition, the current financial year has recorded $10.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating ongoing non-residential capital expenditure. Residential building output in Kingston trails the broader Australian Capital Territory considerably, sitting 87.0% below regional average per person. Although construction activity has gained momentum across recent periods, this constrained pace of new supply generally reinforces demand and sustains asset pricing for existing stock. The local building rate also tracks below national standards, reflecting the established character of the area alongside potential urban planning boundaries. Furthermore, newly approved residential projects have consisted entirely of townhouses or apartments, with higher-density construction offering accessible price thresholds well suited to downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection, Kingston is anticipated to add 2,858 residents leading up to 2041. Should current rates of residential development persist, the delivery of new accommodation could fall short of demographic growth, creating heightened competition for available properties and providing ongoing support for capital appreciation.
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 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.71 billion. 11 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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Local capital works, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert a decisive influence over neighborhood outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 key initiatives with significant local relevance, prominent among which are the Kingston Arts Precinct, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Kingston Foreshore Precinct, and the Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade.
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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 facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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 81.7%. 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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Kingston features a highly skilled labor market characterized by substantial professional services employment, an unemployment rate standing at only 0.8%, and estimated yearly job growth of 1.0%. Across the locality, 5,614 residents were employed as of March 2026, while local unemployment registered 3.2% below Australian Capital Territory's benchmark of 4.1%. Labor participation is notably elevated at 81.7%, compared with 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory. Additionally, Census figures indicated that 14.3% of employed persons conducted their duties from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance represent the primary industries employing local residents.
Specialization in public administration & safety is especially pronounced, with local workforce concentration reaching 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employment is less prominent locally, engaging 2.8% of workers compared to the 6.8% regional benchmark. While local businesses provide employment within the neighborhood, the comparison between Census working figures and resident counts suggests that many individuals commute outside the area for employment. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment advanced by 1.0% alongside a 1.2% expansion in the total labor force, generating a 0.2 percentage points uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Australian Capital Territory posted employment gains of 0.3% against a 1.1% increase in its labor force, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point rise in unemployment. Additional guidance regarding long-term local employment demand is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26. Extrapolating these five- and ten-year nationwide sectoral forecasts across the neighborhood's occupational structure indicates expected local employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, compared to broader national job growth expectations of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (calculated as a weighted illustrative extrapolation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
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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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Based on AreaSearch synthesis of postcode tax figures from the ATO for financial year 2023, taxpayers within the Kingston SA2 achieved a median income of $102,775 and an average income of $126,106. These figures stand far above national benchmarks and exceed the respective Australian Capital Territory metrics of $72,206 and $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $113,505 and average earnings at $139,271. According to 2021 Census data, local personal, family, and household earnings all sit within the 90th to 99th percentiles nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket represents the largest single cohort, encompassing 40.8% of residents (3,051 people), aligning with the wider regional share of 34.3%. Financial capacity is further demonstrated by the 43.1% of households earning in excess of $3,000 weekly, which underpins robust local retail spending. Although residential housing commitments absorb 16.2% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 88th percentile, placing the district in the 10th decile on the SEIFA economic index.
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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Data from the latest Census shows that residential housing in Kingston was composed of 3.0% houses alongside 96.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and 'other' structures), contrasting sharply with Australian Capital Territory, where 63.3% were houses and 36.7% were other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 17.8%, lagging the wider territory, while the remaining homes were occupied by mortgaged owners (30.8%) or tenants (51.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,950 compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080, whereas median weekly rent reached $510 against the regional figure of $450.
On a nationwide comparison, Kingston's mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and local rental costs sit well above the $375 national benchmark.
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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 units constitute 48.3% of local households, comprising 30.9% couples without children, 10.7% couples with children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 51.7%, consisting of 44.4% lone person households and 7.2% group households. The median household occupancy is 1.8 people, which tracks below the Australian Capital Territory figure of 2.5.
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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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Academic credentials in Kingston substantially outpace broader geographic standards, as 71.5% of individuals aged 15+ hold higher education qualifications, contrasting with 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education strongly equips the local population for knowledge-sector employment. Within this cohort aged 15+, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 38.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 25.2% and graduate diplomas at 8.1%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 15.1% of qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (7.1%). Community participation in learning programs is substantial, with 27.5% of residents actively enrolled in formal study.
This student population includes 14.1% in tertiary education, 4.5% attending primary education, and 3.5% engaged in secondary education.
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Public transport in Kingston (ACT) reaches 24 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 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 assessment of local transit networks identifies 24 active transport stops across Kingston, combining both buses and train services. Serviced by 44 individual routes, these facilities generate 2,699 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is favorable, with residents generally residing 200 meters from their nearest transit node. Given the neighborhood's primarily residential profile, outbound travel prevails, with private vehicles serving as the main mode of travel for 67% of commuters, alongside 14% walking and 10% utilizing buses. Vehicle ownership stands below the broader territory at 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, while 14.3% of workers performed their roles remotely according to the 2021 Census, a figure subject to COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 385 trips daily, which corresponds to roughly 112 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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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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Health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate excellent physical wellbeing throughout Kingston, characterized by low mortality and minimal prevalence of chronic illnesses across every age bracket. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally prevalent, held by approximately 80% of the population (5,975 people), compared with 62.4% throughout Australian Capital Territory and 55.7% across Australia. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic conditions reported in the community, affecting 8.6% and 9.8% of residents respectively, while 71.8% of the local population reported being entirely free of long-term medical conditions, higher than the 70.2% benchmark in Australian Capital Territory.
Residents aged under 65 maintain superior health outcomes compared to standard measures. Meanwhile, individuals aged 65 and over account for 14.7% of the community (1,100 people), with seniors exhibiting exceptional health indicators that exceed national benchmarks by an even greater margin than the broader 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 exhibits a high level of cultural variety relative to standard domestic markets, with 26.9% of residents born abroad and 18.6% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 34.0% of the local population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates strong relative representation at 0.7% of local residents, compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Examining ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three leading ancestries across Kingston are English (25.8%), Australian (19.9%), and Irish (11.0%). Several other backgrounds also display higher representation than regional averages, including French at 1.2% (against 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.6%), and Russian at 0.6% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingston (ACT) is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 36.3% 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 Kingston is younger than the broader Australian Capital Territory. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 49.4% of the population, compared to 32.8% territory-wide, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 15.0% locally against a 31.4% regional share. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 35, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and aligning with Australian Capital Territory's median of 35 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census has occurred within retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), who have risen from 11.8% to an estimated 14.7% of the community.
Looking forward to 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to account for the largest share of population expansion, increasing by 862 residents (23%) to reach a total of 4,556, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts will register the fastest percentage growth, expanding by 74% to 1,911 residents.
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 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 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 — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (801061131). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.