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Macgregor (ACT) has an estimated 6,975 residents, down from 7,049 at the 2021 Census — a change of 74 people, or 1.0%. That puts 1,634 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 Macgregor stands at approximately 6,975 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 74 individuals (1.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,049 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,975 and the addition of 32 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The local population density reaches 1,633 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical average across the national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Natural increase was the main driver of population growth, accounting for roughly 59.7% of the total population gains in recent times.
AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, as well as for all projections beyond 2032, age group growth rates are sourced from the ACT Government's SA2 projections with a 2022 base year. Based on this methodology, the overall population is projected to contract, decreasing by 332 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is expected within particular age cohorts, led by the 55 to 64 age bracket, which is forecast to increase by 105 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
61 new dwellings have been approved in Macgregor (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Macgregor records an average of approximately 12 new residential approvals annually, with 61 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 7 approved during FY-26 so far. Given the local population contraction, the supply of new housing has likely matched demand, providing options for buyers, with new homes constructed at an average value of $230,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $1.5 million have been registered in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the suburb. In comparison to the Australian Capital Territory, Macgregor exhibits much lower levels of construction activity, sitting at 69.0% below the regional per capita average.
This restricted volume of new supply generally helps maintain demand and property values for existing homes. The activity is also below the national average, pointing to the mature state of the area and potential planning limitations. Standalone houses account for 55.0% of new residential construction, while attached properties make up 45.0%, representing an increasing selection of medium-density choices that provide options across different price points, from classic family properties to more economical compact units. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing composition (which is currently 91.0% houses), indicating a decline in available development land and adapting to changing buyer lifestyles and affordability requirements. With a ratio of roughly 584 people for every approval, Macgregor displays the features of a mature, settled community. Faced with stable or contracting population projections, Macgregor is likely to experience reduced housing pressure, creating advantageous conditions for home 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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Macgregor (ACT), worth an estimated $5.2 billion. A further 4 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.4 billion. 6 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, environmental & disaster management and precincts & urban renewal. 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 construction works, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 5 key projects expected to influence the area. These include The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages, Macgregor Primary School Expansion & Modernisation, Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+), and the Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment, with the details below focusing on the most significant initiatives.
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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.
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.
Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+)
Canberra's largest master-planned community spanning the ACT-NSW border in West Belconnen, delivering approximately 11,500 dwellings across four suburbs over 30-40 years on a 1,600-hectare site. Over 37% of land is set aside as a conservation corridor along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek. Two suburbs are underway: Strathnairn (909 occupied dwellings as of early 2025) and Macnamara (13 occupied, 11 under construction). A primary school opens 2026, and the first local shopping centre is targeted for 2027.Certified as a 6-Star Green Star Community.
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.
Macnamara Residential Estate
Macnamara is the second residential suburb in the Ginninderry Joint Venture, a 6 Star Green Star community on the western edge of Belconnen. Delivered by Suburban Land Agency and Riverview Developments, the suburb will deliver approximately 1,800 homes on land bordering the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor, with views to the Brindabella Mountains. Multiple land stages are actively selling as of 2025-2026, with blocks from 540sqm priced from $615,000. A local retail centre is planned for 2027 (subject to approval) and Strathnairn Early Childhood and Education Centre is partially opening in 2026.
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.
3,844 residents of Macgregor (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 4,034. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 74.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,159, about 74% 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 workforce in Macgregor is highly educated with significant representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 4.7% and an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the previous year. As of March 2026, 3,844 local residents are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.7% higher than the Australian Capital Territory rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively typical at 74.2% compared to the regional rate of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 10.4% of residents worked from home, although this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered within public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. However, public administration & safety has a smaller share locally at 27.5% compared to 30.4% across the region. The largely residential character of the area appears to limit local job availability, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that employment expanded by 1.2% and the labour force grew by 1.1% over the 12-month period, keeping the unemployment rate stable. For comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded a 0.3% rise in employment, a 1.1% increase in the labour force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective demand trends in Macgregor. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across sectors. Applying these industry forecasts to the employment structure of Macgregor suggests local employment growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Macgregor (ACT) is $2,344 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,172 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,465 a year against an average of $79,969. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO data from the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Macgregor SA2 recorded a median income of $72,465 and an average income of $79,969. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to $72,206 and $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $80,030 and an average of $88,318 as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Macgregor ranked high, placing in the 85th to 89th percentiles across the country.
The income distribution reveals that 41.9% of the population (2,922 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, compared to 34.3% in the wider region. A notable 33.2% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to areas of affluence that support local commerce. Significant housing expenses absorb 15.6% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 84th percentile, with the SEIFA income ranking positioning the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Macgregor (ACT) had 2,502 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $464 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Macgregor was composed of 90.7% standalone houses and 9.2% other types of dwellings (including semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Macgregor lagged behind the broader territory at 20.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (58.3%) or tenants (20.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the territory average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $464, compared to $2,080 and $450 in the Australian Capital Territory.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Macgregor exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are notably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Macgregor (ACT) counted 2,502 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 77.0%, consisting of couples with children (39.1%), couples without children (23.8%), and single parent households (12.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.0% of properties, with single person households at 20.2% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size of 2.7 people is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.3% of adults in Macgregor (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 21.6% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 20.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 548 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,049 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality displays educational challenges, with university completion rates (35.3%) sitting considerably lower than the SA4 regional average of 46.8%. This gap highlights both an issue and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 33.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (20.7%). There is strong educational engagement in the area, with 32.7% of the population enrolled in study.
This group includes 12.7% attending primary schools, 6.9% in secondary schools, and 5.0% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Macgregor (ACT) reaches 28 stops on 59 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 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 transport options include 28 active stops within Macgregor, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 59 separate routes, which provide 4,011 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 235 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 92% and buses representing 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per household, higher than the regional average. A low proportion of residents (10.4%) work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
The average daily frequency across all routes is 573 trips, which translates to approximately 143 weekly trips at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
69.0% of residents in Macgregor (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, health indicators point to below-average outcomes in Macgregor. The prevalence of common medical conditions in the general population is relatively normal, though it exceeds the national average for older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 60% of the population (4,150 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 10.1% and 9.7% of the population, respectively, while 69.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Chronic health conditions are more common than average among the working-age population. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 10.8% of the local population (756 people), which is lower than the 14.3% share in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes for this senior cohort present challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.1% of Macgregor (ACT) residents were born overseas and 25.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.6%) and English (23.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Macgregor displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 27.1% of residents born outside Australia and 25.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.0% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.1% of the population, compared to 1.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Macgregor are Australian at 25.6%, English at 23.0%, and Other at 13.4%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Filipino residents make up 2.2% of Macgregor (compared to 1.2% in the region), Sri Lankan residents represent 0.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Indian residents account for 3.9% (compared to 3.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Macgregor (ACT) is 35, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Macgregor's median age of 35 matches the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and is slightly below the Australian average of 38. Compared to the territory, Macgregor has a larger proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (18.7%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (14.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 9.9% to 11.8% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 11.8% to 13.7%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.4% to 14.5% and the 25 to 34 age bracket dropped from 16.0% to 14.6%.
Projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts. The 55 to 64 age bracket is projected to experience the highest growth at 16%, adding 90 residents to reach a total of 668. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Macgregor (ACT)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 3 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,049 at the 2021 Census → 6,975 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 (801011019). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.