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Phillip has an estimated 7,528 residents, up from 5,197 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,331 people, or 44.9%. Growth has averaged 8.5% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 2,136 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 64.7% of that increase. That puts 2,929 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 determine that Phillip has an estimated 7,528 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 5,197 people, this represents an expansion of 2,331 people (44.9%). This figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 7,147 alongside 2,136 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With 2,929 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top quartile nationwide for population density. Outperforming both the broader territory and its surrounding SA3 area (7.1%), Phillip's 44.9% expansion establishes it as a regional growth hotspot.
Interstate arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 64.7% of total net additions, supported further by positive natural increases and inbound overseas migration. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline are applied across SA2 territories. Where gaps exist or for forecasts beyond 2032, growth rates by age bracket from ACT Government SA2 modeling (also anchored to 2022) are incorporated. Looking forward, Phillip is positioned among the top 10 percent of statistical divisions nationally for expansion, with forecasts anticipating a gain of 3,842 persons to 2041 based on recent ERP figures, corresponding to an overall 45.8% increase across the 16 years.
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2,903 new dwellings have been approved in Phillip over the past five years, an average of 580 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 77 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 580 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Across the preceding 5 financial years, residential development in Phillip has seen approvals for 2,903 homes, equating to roughly 580 dwellings per year. Over this timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 0.8 new residents was added annually per finished residence, ensuring construction volume comfortably matches or outpaces local demand. This pipeline provides extensive options for purchasers while establishing headroom for demographic expansion beyond baseline forecasts, with new dwellings being constructed at an average value of $326,000. Concurrently, commercial planning permits worth $27.9 million have been logged during this financial year, underscoring ongoing non-residential investment.
Per capita building volumes in Phillip exceed the Australian Capital Territory benchmark by 486.0%, presenting extensive options for buyers notwithstanding a recent moderation in building velocity. This activity sits substantially above the wider national standard, demonstrating strong builder appetite. Furthermore, all recent residential projects have concentrated on medium and high-density formats. Such density encourages attainable housing access while drawing first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Generating approximately 35 people per approval, the suburb displays typical emerging urban center characteristics. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Phillip is expected to welcome 3,449 residents through to 2041. Ongoing residential construction patterns indicate that incoming dwelling supply will adequately satisfy buyer demand, maintaining supportive market conditions and potentially accommodating growth rates above baseline estimates.
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 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Phillip, worth an estimated $3.11 billion. A further 23 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.92 billion. 6 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major urban developments, and strategic initiatives represent crucial catalysts for district performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 29 projects expected to impact the local community. Prominent developments include the Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip), Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, Luxury Canberra Residential Tower, and Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip), alongside other key undertakings outlined below.
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Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
Canberra Hospital Master Plan
The Canberra Hospital Master Plan is a 20-year strategic development blueprint prepared by Canberra Health Services and the ACT Government to guide campus expansion through 2041. Organized into seven specialized clinical and research precincts, the plan builds upon the recent $660 million Critical Services Building (Building 5) and Yamba Drive entrance upgrades. Future stages focus on a new pathology and clinical support facility, mental health precinct enhancements, and consolidated parking infrastructure.
Woden Pool Project (Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre Redevelopment)
Staged redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre site in Woden by Geocon. Stage one, approved by the ACT Territory Planning Authority on 16 December 2025, comprises two 13-storey residential towers with 286 apartments above a new public aquatic centre featuring a 25-metre, eight-lane indoor lap pool, warm water program pool, splash pad, learn-to-swim and toddler areas, cafe, and steam and sauna facilities. The existing outdoor 50-metre pool and the ice-skating rink will remain operational during stage one construction, with their future considered in later stages.Geocon intends to eventually deliver around 696 to 700 apartments across five buildings in three stages on the 1.29 hectare site. Minor structural amendments to the approved stage one design remain under assessment.
Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip)
A premium 18-storey residential tower offering 212 apartments with rooftop amenities, ground-floor retail and direct connection to the redeveloped Woden Town Square.
Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip)
A landmark 20-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 188 luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space, located directly opposite Westfield Woden in the Phillip town centre. Developed by Zapari, the project forms part of the broader high-rise transformation of the Woden Town Centre precinct.
Woden Pool Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre (Woden Pool) comprising a new public indoor aquatic centre with 25m lap pool, learn-to-swim pool, leisure and toddler pools, splash pad, sauna, steam room and cafe, together with two residential towers containing 286 apartments in Stage 1. The broader masterplanned redevelopment is proposed to ultimately deliver around 696 dwellings across three stages.
Woden Town Centre Public Realm Upgrades
ACT Government public realm improvements to Woden Town Square and surrounding streets in Phillip, delivered in stages as part of the broader Woden renewal program. Works include new landscaping and tree planting, street furniture, wayfinding signage, improved pedestrian connectivity and active travel links around the CIT Woden Campus and town centre. The initial Woden Experiment placemaking activation (2019) informed subsequent permanent upgrades. The new Woden Public Transport Interchange became operational in April 2026, completing the active travel connectivity precinct.
Woden Bus Depot and Transport Interchange
The Woden Bus Depot and Transport Interchange are fully completed and operational as of April 2026. The new interchange on Callam Street serves over 10,000 Canberrans daily with 10 platforms, improved amenities, and future-proofed light rail capabilities. The Woden Bus Depot is Australia's largest electric bus depot, featuring charging infrastructure for up to 100 zero-emission buses alongside modern maintenance facilities.
4,643 residents of Phillip are employed, from a labour force of 4,810. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 75.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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 15,796, about 2.1 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Phillip features an exceptionally qualified labor market anchored by strong representation across essential services, marked by an unemployment rate of 3.5% and sustained workforce stability across the preceding twelve months. Records for March 2026 show 4,643 employed residents, while local unemployment sits 0.6% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%. Labor participation is notably elevated at 75.8%, exceeding the broader Australian Capital Territory rate of 70.6%. At the Census, working from home was documented among 9.7% of employed locals, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide context for this figure. Resident employment is concentrated primarily across professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety.
Specialized concentration is especially pronounced within health care & social assistance, capturing 2.1 times the regional participation share. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 5.4% of working residents, trailing the Australian Capital Territory proportion of 9.6%. Registering 2.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, Phillip functions as a major destination for employment, drawing labor from neighboring districts. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM releases demonstrates that in the 12 months to March 2026, local jobs rose by 0.1% alongside a 1.2% workforce rise, elevating the jobless rate by 1.0 percentage points. Across the same interval, Australian Capital Territory documented a 0.3% rise in employment and a 1.1% gain in the total labor force, with unemployment rising 0.7 percentage points. Sector-level national outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local employment prospects over five and ten-year trajectories. Countrywide projections anticipate overall job expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variance across sectors. Applying these industry trajectories against Phillip's local workforce profile suggests potential employment increases of 7.2% across five years and 14.8% across ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted extrapolation for context, excluding micro-level demographic shifts).
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Median household income in Phillip is $2,075 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,342 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $76,824 a year against an average of $93,225. 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 taxation statistics from financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that Phillip SA2 recorded a median individual income of $76,824 and an average of $93,225. These figures rank exceptionally high across the country, outstripping the respective Australian Capital Territory standards of $72,206 and $85,981. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $84,844 (median) and $102,958 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sat at the 95th percentile nationally at $1,342. A dominant 47.2% of locals (3,553 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring broader regional distributions where 34.3% fall within this band.
While shelter expenses absorb 17.1% of earnings, solid remuneration maintains disposable income at the 68th percentile, placing the area in the 7th decile for SEIFA economic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Phillip had 2,623 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 67% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,608 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.9%. 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 Phillip's residential profile was composed of 0.1% standalone houses and 99.9% other dwelling types including apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats, contrasting sharply with the Australian Capital Territory distribution of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright ownership stood below territory levels at 13.9%, while 35.4% of homes were held under a mortgage and 50.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage commitments were $1,608, remaining considerably lower than the Australian Capital Territory figure of $2,080, while median weekly rent was $440 compared to $450 territory-wide.
In a national context, Phillip records mortgage commitments below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Phillip counted 2,623 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,799 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 49.9% of all local households, divided between couples without children (27.6%), couples with children (14.7%), and single parent families (6.2%). Non-family arrangements make up 50.1% of households, consisting of lone person households (44.2%) and group shared living (5.9%). The typical household accommodates a median of 1.9 people, which is below the Australian Capital Territory norm of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.1% of adults in Phillip hold a university qualification, including 34.9% with a bachelor degree and 19.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 11.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,169 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 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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Tertiary qualification levels in Phillip outstrip broader geographic averages, with 60.1% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 46.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins an advantageous environment for professional and technical sectors. By qualification level, bachelor degrees represent 34.9%, postgraduate credentials comprise 19.5%, and graduate diplomas account for 5.7%. Vocational credentials represent 20.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (11.0%) and advanced diplomas (9.5%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 25.9% of the population participating in academic or vocational programs.
This cohort includes 10.7% attending higher education, 4.7% enrolled in primary schooling, and 2.7% pursuing secondary studies.
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Public transport in Phillip reaches 40 stops on 87 routes, timetabled for about 7,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Phillip's public transport network encompasses 40 operational stops combining buses and train connections, with 87 distinct routes delivering a collective 7,052 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to the closest stop standing at 169 meters. As an outward-commuting residential population, private vehicle use dominates at 65%, followed by 16% via bus and 15% on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 0.6 per dwelling, falling below regional levels. Furthermore, working from home was registered at 9.7% of employed residents at the 2021 Census, a figure subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit routes, services operate at a frequency of 1,007 trips per day, translating to an average of roughly 176 weekly trips at each stop.
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75.1% of residents in Phillip report no long-term health condition. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease indicators highlight positive community health throughout Phillip, characterized by reduced rates of common medical ailments across both older and younger age groups. Private health insurance participation is substantial, covering roughly 68% of the local population (5,081 people), surpassing the Australian Capital Territory figure of 62.4% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the two most widespread medical conditions locally, reported by 7.6% and 9.5% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 75.1% of the population indicated no chronic health conditions, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 70.2%.
Overall health among residents under 65 ranks favorably. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 8.0% of the populace (605 people), tracking under the 14.2% Australian Capital Territory proportion, with senior health indicators outperforming nationwide standards to an even greater degree than the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.6% of Phillip residents were born overseas and 41.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.3%) and Australian (15.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Phillip, where 45.6% of residents were born abroad and 41.7% speak a non-English language in their homes. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 35.9% of the population. Hinduism shows significant local concentration at 11.2%, noticeably exceeding the Australian Capital Territory standard of 4.8%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, English heritage ranks highest at 19.3%, followed by Other at 18.8% (above the 12.2% regional baseline), and Australian at 15.9% (below the 23.0% regional mark). Variances are also visible across other cultural backgrounds, with Filipino heritage accounting for 4.8% of residents compared to 1.2% regionally, Korean representing 1.3% versus 0.6%, and Spanish ancestry comprising 0.9% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Phillip is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 46.2% 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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Phillip features a youthful demographic weighted toward pre-family stages of life. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 54.2% of residents fall into the 25 - 44 age bracket, compared to 32.8% across the Australian Capital Territory, while individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 21.8% against a territory average of 31.4%. The median age remains 32 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census mark, which sits 3 years lower than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and well below the Australian national median of 38 at that Census.
Long-term projections through to 2041 identify the 25 to 44 cohort as the greatest volume contributor, gaining 1,391 residents (34%) to reach 5,475. In proportional growth terms, the retiree and elderly segment (65+) will expand most rapidly, rising 92% to total 1,161 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Phillip
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 23 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 Aug 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 — 2,136 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,197 at the 2021 Census → 7,528 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 (801091109). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.