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Strathnairn has an estimated 2,437 residents, up from 714 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,723 people, or 241.3%. 219 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 84.1% of that increase. That puts 580 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 Strathnairn reaches approximately 2,437 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,723 people (241.3%) compared to the 714 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such expansion is established through the ABS estimated resident population figure of 2,208 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 219 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. The local density sits at 580 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and substantial scope for future expansion. Outperforming both the broader territory and its surrounding SA3 area (4.2%), Strathnairn's 241.3% jump confirms its standing as an outstanding regional growth pocket.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 84.1% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections for SA2 districts utilise the ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, while figures post-2032 or for locations outside this framework draw upon ACT Government SA2 age-bracket projections based on 2022. Long-term demographic modelling indicates Strathnairn will rank among the upper 10 percent nationally for expansion, with current annual ERP figures pointing to an increase of 3,121 persons to 2041, culminating in overall growth of 118.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
527 new dwellings have been approved in Strathnairn over the past five years, an average of 105 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 43 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 106 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% 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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Residential building approvals across Strathnairn have averaged roughly 105 dwellings annually, yielding 527 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an inflow rate of 3.5 new residents annually per completed dwelling between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, structural demand outpaces additions to stock, generally fostering competitive purchasing conditions and upward value movement. Mean construction costs for newly built stock stand at $297,000, aligning with wider district patterns. Per capita residential construction in Strathnairn outstrips the wider Australian Capital Territory by 1742.0%, presenting extensive options for purchasers despite a recent moderation in overall building volumes.
This rate sits far above national averages, highlighting elevated confidence among builders and developers. Emerging supply comprises 58.0% detached dwellings alongside 42.0% medium and high-density housing, incorporating townhouses and apartments to satisfy varied household budgets, from larger residences to compact living. This profile departs from existing neighborhood stock (presently 84.0% houses), responding to land availability constraints and shifting lifestyle and affordability needs. Recording roughly 89 people per approval, Strathnairn displays the attributes of an expanding community. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update, Strathnairn is forecast to gain 2,892 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction levels are positioned to readily satisfy incoming residential requirements, creating favorable market conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion above current demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Strathnairn, worth an estimated $4.5 billion. A further 6 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 capital works, major development schemes, and planning policies play a central role in shaping district growth. AreaSearch identifies 1 primary initiative influencing the immediate surroundings, with significant regional works including the Territory Battery, Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Upgrades, Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+), and the Parkwood Urban Release.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1,160 residents of Strathnairn are employed, from a labour force of 1,198. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 75.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,992, about 82% 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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Strathnairn boasts a well-educated labor pool, with professional services making up a significant share of the local economy. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%, and estimated employment growth over the past year reached 0.9%. As of March 2026, 1,160 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate was 0.9% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Strathnairn was fairly standard at 75.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.6%. According to Census responses, a low 9.9% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
Primary sectors engaging local workers include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as professional & technical roles. Strathnairn displays pronounced specialization within health care & social assistance, capturing an employment proportion 1.7 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, public administration & safety represents 20.1% of working residents against 30.4% regionally. Given its primarily residential character, local job opportunities within the boundary remain limited, as shown by comparing workplace employment numbers against the resident worker base. Analysis by AreaSearch of SALM and ABS figures shows that employment grew by 0.9% and the labour force expanded by 1.1% during the 12 months to March 2026, which led to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 0.3% alongside a 1.1% rise in the labour force, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for the period starting Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future job demand in Strathnair. These outlooks span five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid on the local employment structure to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-level estimates are applied to Strathnairn's current employment composition, local job numbers are expected to rise by 7.3% over five years and by 14.7% over ten years, though this is a basic weighting exercise for illustration only and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Strathnairn is $2,629 a week (about $137,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,236 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $76,422 a year against an average of $84,336. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the Strathnairn SA2 median taxpayer earnings at $76,422 and the mean at $84,336, standing well above national figures and comparing to $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Factoring in a 10.44% Wage Price Index lift since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $84,400 (median) and $93,141 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 92nd and 93rd percentiles across Australia. A significant 50.2% of the local population (1,223 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, outpacing the 34.3% recorded across the surrounding region.
High economic capacity is further evidenced by 41.0% of households taking in over $3,000 per week, underpinning retail and lifestyle spending. While residential outgoings absorb 17.7% of earnings, strong remuneration retains disposable income at the 91st percentile and places the district in the 9th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Strathnairn had 239 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 0% apartments. 86% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $515 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,191 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show Strathnairn's housing landscape consisting of 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider Australian Capital Territory profile of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 8.1%, below territory levels, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (86.4%) or occupied by tenants (5.5%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,191 compared to $2,080 across Australian Capital Territory, while median weekly rent reached $515 against the territory's $450. On a national scale, Strathnairn's repayments sit substantially higher than the Australian mortgage benchmark of $1,863 and the typical rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Strathnairn counted 239 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 816 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 78.2% of all households in the area, led by couples with children at 43.1%, followed by couples without children at 27.6%, and single-parent households at 7.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.8%, consisting of single-person households (18.4%) and group dwellings (3.3%). The median household occupancy of 2.9 people exceeds the Australian Capital Territory norm of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.0% of adults in Strathnairn hold a university qualification, including 27.3% with a bachelor degree and 21.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 14.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic achievement among Strathnairn residents aged 15+ substantially outpaces broader standards, with 52.0% possessing tertiary degrees compared with 43.8% across the SA3 area and 30.4% nationwide, creating a strong foundation for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications account for 27.3%, postgraduate awards represent 21.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.7%. Vocational qualifications are also well represented, with 28.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (14.1%) and certificates (14.5%). Current participation in formal study is substantial, involving 34.2% of the local population. This proportion encompasses 11.1% undertaking higher education, 10.0% attending primary school, and 4.8% enrolled in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Strathnairn means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit infrastructure within Strathnairn features 4 public transport stops facilitating local bus connections. A total of 21 routes service these stops, generating 981 passenger services each week. Access remains favorable, with typical walking distances of 292 meters to the closest stop. Private vehicles serve as the main travel method for outgoing commuters, accounting for 94% of journeys, supported by an above-average vehicle rate of 1.5 per household. Working from home was recorded at 9.9% of workers during the 2021 Census, reflecting potential pandemic influences. Local public transit routes deliver a combined average of 140 daily trips, corresponding to roughly 245 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.2% of residents in Strathnairn report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 1.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 mortality rates and long-term health metrics by AreaSearch highlights strong health profiles in Strathnairn, characterized by low occurrences of standard conditions across age cohorts. In addition, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by roughly 62% of the population (1,501 people), exceeding the national figure of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, affecting 5.4% and 7.7% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 81.2% of residents reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 3.3% of the community (80 people), well below the 14.2% territory share, with older residents demonstrating favorable health metrics in line with broad national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.5% of Strathnairn residents were born overseas and 55.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.2%) and English (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demonstrating significant cultural variation, Strathnairn records 55.8% of its population communicating in a language other than English at home, while 51.5% were born abroad. Christianity forms the largest faith group at 38.3% of residents. A notable divergence from wider territory figures is observed in the Other religious category, which accounts for 9.6% locally compared to 1.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Evaluating ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, the leading group in Strathnairn is Other at 31.3% (against 12.2% regionally), followed by Australian ancestry at 16.2% (against 23.0% regionally) and English ancestry at 14.1% (against 23.3% regionally).
Further variations include higher local concentrations of Filipino ancestry at 4.8% (versus 1.2% regionally), Sri Lankan at 2.3% (versus 0.4% regionally), and Russian at 1.1% (versus 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Strathnairn is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 35.1% 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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Strathnairn displays a distinct concentration of younger family cohorts. Updated calculations to August 2026 indicate that 45.2% of the population comprises adults aged 25 - 44, compared to 32.8% across Australian Capital Territory, whereas seniors aged 65+ make up 3.3% locally versus 14.2% across the territory. The estimated median age reached 31 as at August 2026, rising from 30 at the 2021 Census, sitting 4 years below the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and beneath the nationwide median of 38 at that same Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age bracket, adjusting from 50.5% down to 45.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among adults aged 25 - 44, expanding by 1,172 residents (106%) to 2,275, while the fastest relative growth is projected for the 65+ demographic, surging 282% to 308.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Strathnairn
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 1 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 219 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (714 at the 2021 Census → 2,437 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 (801011143). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.