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Red Hill (ACT) has an estimated 3,619 residents, up from 3,146 at the 2021 Census — a change of 473 people, or 15.0%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 144 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 61.0% of that increase. That puts 745 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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Red Hill had a population of approximately 3,619 in May 2026, according to calculations by AreaSearch. Compared to the 3,146 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 473 individuals, or 15.0%. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,619 combined with 144 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The local population density stands at 744 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with standard averages across monitored areas. The suburb's 15.0% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region and the territory's 8.3% benchmark, positioning the suburb as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 61.0% of the overall population increase in recent times. Projections for each SA2 region rely on ABS and Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024, referencing 2022 as the base year. For SA2 sectors lacking this coverage, and for all years beyond 2032, demographic growth rates by age group are sourced from the ACT Government's SA2 projections, also utilizing a 2022 baseline. Looking ahead at local demographics, growth is projected to remain slightly below the median national rate for statistical areas. The local population is forecast to rise by 278 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, marking an overall growth rate of 7.7% across the 16 years.
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392 new dwellings have been approved in Red Hill (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That is 24.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Residential development approvals in Red Hill average about 78 dwellings annually, with 392 housing units approved throughout the last 5 financial years (covering FY-21 to FY-25) and 9 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local market maintained equilibrium with an average influx of 1.1 new residents per approved dwelling, though this metric surged to 14.5 people per approved dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to heightened demand and a potential supply deficit. Developers are prioritizing high-end projects, with the average construction value of new residences standing at $344,000.
In addition, the local commercial sector recorded $22.0 million in development approvals this financial year, demonstrating consistent investment in business infrastructure. Building activity per resident in Red Hill is 182.0% higher than the average for the Australian Capital Territory, offering purchasers a wide selection of properties despite a recent deceleration in overall construction momentum. This rate of development is substantially higher than the national benchmark, showing strong interest from builders. The composition of new builds is 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% medium-to-high density options like apartments and townhouses. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable points of entry and caters to down-sizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It represents a major pivot from the current housing landscape, where freestanding houses make up 79.0% of properties, reflecting a reduction in available vacant land and adaptation to changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. The ratio of 539 local residents for every residential approval highlights the calm, low-intensity nature of current development in the area. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, Red Hill is projected to welcome an additional 278 residents by 2041. Based on current construction trends, the volume of new residential completions is expected to easily accommodate this growth, ensuring balanced conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Red Hill (ACT). A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.89 billion. 10 are already under construction and 11 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local real estate markets. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Yarra Rossa, The Parks, Red Hill, and the Canberra Hospital Master Plan, with the following lists detailing the initiatives most relevant to the suburb.
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Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade
ACT Government project delivering a new multi-purpose community centre and upgrades to Griffith Oval, including a new pavilion, upgraded play spaces, and improved amenities. The facility serves residents of both Griffith and Narrabundah in Canberra's inner south.
Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba)
Ongoing precinct renewal of Narrabundah's established local village centre, guided by the ACT Inner South District Strategy adopted under the Planning Act 2023. The strategy directs a mix of housing types, improved public realm, active travel connections, and community facility retention around the Iluka Street and Boolimba Crescent local shops. The centre serves as a key neighbourhood hub for Narrabundah's inner-south community, with incremental infill and public domain improvements anticipated through to 2038 and beyond.
Canberra Hospital Master Plan
A 20-year strategic transformation (2021-2041) of the Canberra Hospital campus to modernize clinical facilities and improve campus integration. Following the 2024 completion of the $640 million Critical Services Building (Building 5), current works focus on the demolition of Buildings 6 and 23 to facilitate the new Pathology and Clinical Support Building. The plan ultimately organizes the campus into seven distinct clinical precincts, including new inpatient buildings and expanded parking infrastructure to support long-term regional health demand.
Kingston Arts Precinct
A $146 million redevelopment of Section 49 in Kingston to create a premier visual arts and culture destination. The project involves the adaptive reuse of the historic Fitters Workshop, Powerhouse, and Former Transport Depot to house major arts organisations like Canberra Glassworks and Megalo Print Studio. It includes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art space, artist studios, and a 346-space carpark. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2027.
Yarra Rossa
A retirement living community by BaptistCare offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. The development is designed with a people-first approach and includes a range of amenities such as a pool, gym, and community gardens. The project was completed in 2022.
The Parks, Red Hill
A mix of luxury apartment residences, terraces and premium land lots on a 5.2-hectare site. The development is a joint project between Doma Group and Stockland, designed by Stewart Architecture. It is located on the former Red Hill public housing precinct and features six public park spaces.
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.
Red Hill Integrated Plan
A strategic planning document by the ACT Government for the Red Hill Nature Reserve and its surrounding areas. The plan aims to balance environmental protection, recreational use, and residential development. It provides a framework for future development proposals in the area, including the Federal Golf Club redevelopment.
1,980 residents of Red Hill (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 2,019. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 66.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong concentration of professionals, coupled with a low unemployment rate of 1.9% and steady employment conditions over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, there are 1,980 residents in active employment, and the local jobless rate is 2.1% lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%. Labor force participation lags slightly behind the territory average, sitting at 66.3% compared to 70.8% across the ACT. Census data indicates that a moderate 16.4% of the employed population worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The community exhibits a strong concentration in the professional & technical sector, with its employment share measuring 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, employing 26.6% of the local workforce compared to 30.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Although there are employment hubs within the suburb, the ratio of the Census working population to local residents indicates that a significant portion of the workforce commutes to other areas for employment. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to determine that, for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.5% and the labour force expanded by 0.9%, which led to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from the Australian Capital Territory, where employment climbed by 0.3%, the labour force grew by 1.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.7 percentage points. Insights into future demand in Red Hill can be gained from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts released in May-25. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. The national outlook anticipates a 6.6% rise in employment over five years and a 13.7% rise over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific rates are applied to Red Hill's current employment composition, local employment is projected to grow by 7.1% over five years and by 14.3% over ten years, with the caveat that this calculation relies on simple weighting for illustrative purposes and excludes localized population projections.
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Median household income in Red Hill (ACT) is $3,938 a week (about $205,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,469 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $82,060 a year against an average of $132,424. The average runs 61% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 analysis of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer income in the Red Hill SA2 reached a median of $82,060 and an average of $132,424. These figures rank within the highest national percentiles and compare to ACT-wide benchmarks of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.44% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 stand at approximately $90,627 for the median and $146,249 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual incomes all ranked highly, placing between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The local income distribution shows that 50.2% of the population (representing 1,816 individuals) falls into the weekly earnings bracket of $4000+, contrasting with the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 34.3%. A substantial 60.8% of residents earn in excess of $3,000 weekly, indicating high levels of local affluence that support commercial activity. Once housing expenses are paid, households retain 89.5% of their income, indicating high disposable income levels and placing the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Red Hill (ACT) had 1,011 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 13% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 12.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. 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 Red Hill consisted of 79.3% standalone houses and 20.7% alternative housing options (including townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas the Australian Capital Territory overall recorded 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative housing types. The home ownership rate of 40.3% in Red Hill sat comfortably above the ACT average, while the remaining homes were occupied by residents with a mortgage (36.8%) or renters (22.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $3,500 per month, substantially higher than the ACT median of $2,080, and the median weekly rent was $500, compared to $450 across the ACT.
On a national scale, Red Hill's housing costs are considerably higher than the Australian averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgage payments and $375 for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Red Hill (ACT) counted 1,011 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,163 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local living arrangements at 77.5% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 43.0%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single-parent households at 8.0%. The remaining 22.5% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 19.3% and group living situations accounting for 4.0%. The median household size stands at 2.8 occupants, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.1% of adults in Red Hill (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 32.8% with a bachelor degree and 20.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 6.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,102 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 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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Residents of Red Hill demonstrate academic attainment levels that significantly exceed broader averages, with 59.1% of those aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.5% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications account for 14.0% of achievements among those aged 15 and over, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.1% and certificates at 6.9%.
Active participation in education is very high in the area, with 36.4% of the population currently enrolled in a course of study. This cohort includes 13.4% attending secondary school, 10.7% in primary school, and 7.5% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Red Hill (ACT) reaches 23 stops on 111 routes, timetabled for about 9,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transport network shows 23 active public transport stops operating in Red Hill, consisting of bus services. These stops support 111 distinct bus routes, which together accommodate 9,431 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is rated highly, with residents living an average of 230 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of working residents commute outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, while 4% walk and 3% ride bicycles. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 16.4% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era working conditions. Public transport services run at an average frequency of 1,347 trips per day across the local network, which averages out to approximately 410 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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72.2% of residents in Red Hill (ACT) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 81.5% 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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Analysis of health data by AreaSearch reveals excellent outcomes for Red Hill, with low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic illnesses, particularly among younger residents. The rate of private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 82% of the population (or 2,949 people), compared to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic health conditions reported among residents are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.2% and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 72.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of the population (representing 744 people), which is higher than the ACT average of 14.3%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, though their relative national health ranking is lower than that of the suburb's younger demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.6% of Red Hill (ACT) residents were born overseas and 24.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.1%) and Australian (20.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Red Hill displays greater cultural diversity than most Australian suburbs, with 29.6% of residents born outside Australia and 24.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 48.0% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation in the suburb is Judaism, which is practiced by 0.4% of residents compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. In terms of ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages reported in Red Hill are English (24.1%), Australian (20.7%), and Other (11.5%). The suburb also displays unique concentrations of specific European ancestries compared to the wider region, with French ancestry representing 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Croatian at 1.1% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Macedonian at 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Red Hill (ACT) is 42. 24.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of Red Hill residents is 42, which is notably higher than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is overrepresented locally at 13.9% of the population compared to the ACT average, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 8.7%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.8% to 7.3%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 7.6% to 8.7%, whereas the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 15.2% to 12.8%.
Demographic projections suggest the suburb's age structure will shift considerably by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 98 residents (an 18% increase) from 537 to 636, while the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Red Hill (ACT)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 144 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,146 at the 2021 Census → 3,619 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 (801061069). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.