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Macgregor (ACT) has an estimated 6,980 residents, down from 7,049 at the 2021 Census — a change of 69 people, or 1.0%. That puts 1,635 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Macgregor has a population of approximately 6,980 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 7,049 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 69 people (1.0%). This figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 6,975 as of June 2025 alongside 31 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The suburb exhibits a population density of 1,634 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. In recent times, local population gains were primarily underpinned by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 59.7% of overall growth.
Population forecasts utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented by ACT Government SA2 age-cohort projections (also 2022-based) for post-2032 horizons or areas lacking coverage. Based on this methodology, the broader demographic trajectory points toward population contraction, with local numbers projected to fall by 326 persons by 2041. In contrast, several specific demographics will see expansion, most notably the 55 to 64 age bracket, which is slated to add 103 people. Additional details are outlined in the age section.
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 1.8 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 building approvals in Macgregor have tracked at an annual average of roughly 12 dwellings, totaling 61 homes approved across the past 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26. Set against recent population reductions, this level of building activity provides sufficient volume for incoming buyers. Furthermore, approved homes carry an average construction value of $282,000, which sits below the regional benchmark and points to comparatively affordable building costs. Meanwhile, commercial building approvals reached $1.5 million during the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area. Relative to Australian Capital Territory overall, building activity in Macgregor is markedly subdued, trailing the per-capita regional benchmark by 72.0%.
Such constrained supply of newly built stock generally underpins pricing and demand for established dwellings. Local construction volumes also track below national norms, illustrating the mature stage of the suburb and potential zoning or land boundaries. Recent residential construction is divided between standalone houses at 58.0% and medium-to-high density formats (townhouses or apartments) at 42.0%. This growing integration of attached product provides varied options across price tiers, balancing larger family layouts with more manageable entry-level dwellings. It also marks a noticeable departure from the existing housing stock, where houses account for 91.0%, reflecting limited greenfield land alongside changing lifestyle and affordability needs. Indicating a fully established residential market, Macgregor records approximately 654 people per dwelling approval. Given that the local population is projected to either plateau or contract, reduced demand pressure on the local housing supply could open up favorable conditions for property purchasers.
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Development applications around Macgregor (ACT)
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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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Local economic momentum and community outcomes are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works. AreaSearch has identified 5 major infrastructure developments positioned to influence the surrounding area. Prominent among these are The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages, Macgregor Primary School Expansion & Modernisation, Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+), and Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment, which represent the most significant local investments.
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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 74.0%. 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 5,164, 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 local labour market features a highly educated workforce with substantial representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an estimated 1.2% annual growth in employment. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,844, while unemployment tracked 0.7% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Australian Capital Territory. Labour force participation remained solid at 74.0%, outperforming the Australian Capital Territory level of 70.6%. Census figures showed that only 10.4% of workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Notably, public administration & safety comprises 27.5% of resident jobs, falling below the broader regional share of 30.4%. Comparisons between the resident workforce and the count of local working positions captured in Census data indicate that the suburb functions largely as a dormitory residential area with limited commercial employment within its borders. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.2% alongside a 1.1% lift in the labour pool, while the unemployment rate held virtually level. By contrast, across Australian Capital Territory, jobs grew by 0.3%, the workforce increased by 1.1%, and unemployment climbed by 0.7 percentage points. Longer-term workforce trajectory can be gauged from national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Mapped against Macgregor's local industry composition, these five- and ten-year models illustrate prospective sector demand. Across Australia, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these projections against Macgregor's specific industry distribution indicates potential local job expansion of 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline extrapolation that excludes localized population changes).
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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that the Macgregor SA2 recorded a median income of $72,465 and an average income of $79,969, ranking among the strongest across Australia. These figures compare with a median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Accounting for a 10.44% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $80,030 for the median and $88,318 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all placed between the 85th and 89th percentiles across the country.
In terms of distribution, 41.9% of residents (2,924 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, broadly aligning with the regional share of 34.3%. High-income earners making over $3,000 weekly account for 33.2% of the cohort, reinforcing capacity for premium services and retail. Although housing costs account for 15.6% of earnings, solid income levels place disposable earnings in the 84th percentile, placing the area in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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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Data from the latest Census reveals that the local dwelling profile in Macgregor consisted of 90.7% separate houses and 9.2% other housing formats, including townhouses and apartments. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory, which recorded 63.3% separate houses and 36.7% alternative dwelling types. Outright home ownership stood at 20.9%, trailing the territory benchmark, while properties under a mortgage accounted for 58.3% and rented properties made up 20.8%. Monthly median mortgage repayments stood at $2,000, coming in lower than the Australian Capital Territory figure of $2,080, while median weekly rent was $464 compared to $450 territory-wide.
When compared against national metrics, Macgregor's mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the national benchmark 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 77.0%, comprising couples with children at 39.1%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parent households at 12.9%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 23.0%, divided between single-person dwellings at 20.2% and group shared households at 2.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.7 people, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory median 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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Higher education qualifications present an area for development, as university-level attainment stands at 35.3%, trailing the SA4 regional figure of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are held by 21.6% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 9.7%, and graduate diplomas by 4.0%. Conversely, technical and vocational qualifications are well represented, with 33.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 12.6% with advanced diplomas and 20.7% with certificates. A substantial proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 32.7% currently enrolled in formal schooling or courses. This encompasses 12.7% attending primary schools, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Macgregor (ACT) reaches 28 stops on 58 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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The public transit network includes 28 active stops situated throughout Macgregor, consisting of bus services. These facilities are linked by 58 discrete bus routes that collectively deliver 4,013 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 235 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential character, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 92% of journeys to work, while 5% travel by bus. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling, tracking above the regional figure. Working from home accounted for 10.4% of workers at the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic-era working conditions.
Across the entire network, service scheduling delivers an average of 573 trips per day, which translates to roughly 143 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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General health metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate below-average outcomes across mortality rates and chronic illnesses. While the incidence of common conditions among the wider populace is relatively standard, higher rates are observed among mature demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, with approximately 60% of residents (4,153 people) maintaining private cover, compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent diagnosed conditions reported in the community are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.1 and 9.7% of the populace respectively. Meanwhile, 69.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely tracking the 70.2% benchmark for Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 11.0% of the population (765 people), below the 14.2% proportion across Australian Capital Territory, with senior health metrics presenting localized challenges despite performing lower nationally than the overall community.
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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The suburb demonstrates elevated cultural diversity relative to most surrounding markets, with 27.1% of residents born abroad and 25.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, representing 41.0% of residents. The category of Other religions displays the most pronounced variation, accounting for 3.1% locally compared to 1.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental country of birth, the three largest backgrounds are Australian at 25.6%, English at 23.0%, and Other at 13.4%. Notable differences appear across several specific backgrounds, with Filipino heritage overrepresented at 2.2% (against 1.2% regionally), Indian ancestry at 3.9% (against 3.3%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.4%).
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. 26.8% 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 age distribution in Macgregor closely tracks broader territory benchmarks, with the maximum divergence across the four broad cohorts measuring 3.3 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 35, up from 34 at the 2021 Census and matching the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 35 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 age cohort, decreasing from 35.8% to an estimated 33.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated in the 45 - 64 demographic, projected to increase by 164 residents (11%) to reach 1,696, whereas young to middle-aged adults, along with children and young adults, are projected to decrease.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,049 at the 2021 Census → 6,980 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 (801011019). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.