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Watson has an estimated 7,557 residents, up from 6,727 at the 2021 Census — a change of 830 people, or 12.3%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 245 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 58.8% of that increase. That puts 2,059 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Watson stands at roughly 7,557 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 830 people (12.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 6,727 people were counted. This adjustment incorporates an estimated resident population figure of 7,377 provided by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 245 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. Consequently, the suburb registers a population density of 2,059 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the Australian Capital Territory average (8.5%) and the wider SA4 region, Watson's 12.3% expansion establishes it at the forefront of regional growth.
International migration served as the principal contributor, generating roughly 58.8% of recent population additions, with natural increase and interstate arrivals also delivering positive contributions. Projections utilized by AreaSearch originate from 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets that adopt 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, or beyond 2032, models incorporate ACT Government SA2 projections indexed to 2022. Anticipated demographic transitions place the suburb's forward growth trajectory within the top quartile nationwide, with an expected expansion of 2,226 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall rise of 27.1% over the 16 years.
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287 new dwellings have been approved in Watson over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% 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 Watson have maintained an annual run rate of approximately 57 dwellings, totaling 287 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Inflow figures indicate 3.2 new residents per year per dwelling built across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), creating an environment where demand heavily exceeds local supply, placing upward pressure on property values and intensifying buyer competition. Newly consented residences carry an average construction value of $331,000. Additionally, $1.4 million in commercial building approvals occurred during this financial year, underscoring the suburb's largely residential character.
Per capita construction activity in Watson sits at roughly 58% of the broader Australian Capital Territory rate, ranking the area in the 76th percentile across all assessed Australian locations. Of the newly approved stock, 18.0% comprises standalone detached houses, while medium and high-density housing accounts for 82.0%. This emphasis on higher-density construction offers more accessible price points suited to first-home purchasers, investors, and downsizing households. This profile diverges sharply from the established dwelling composition (currently 58.0% houses), reflecting declining supplies of greenfield land alongside shifting lifestyle requirements and affordability constraints. The presence of roughly 409 people per dwelling approval aligns with an established urban landscape. Demographic forecasts indicate that Watson will expand by 2,046 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. While current building output remains aligned with projected expansion rates, prospective purchasers could encounter increased competition as demographic pressure builds.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Watson, worth an estimated $509 million. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and regional infrastructure delivery play a transformative role in shaping local urban outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 12 specific infrastructure projects expected to influence the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings encompass The Establishment Watson, Watson Place Precinct Redevelopment (Watson On Aspinall), Watson Shops Redevelopment, and Watson on Aspinall (Section 76 North Watson), with the principal schemes detailed below.
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Watson Shops Redevelopment
A revitalization of the Watson local centre focused on new retail spaces, cafes, and approximately 45 apartments. The project includes significant public realm improvements, pedestrian links around Windeyer Street and Watson Place, and upgrades to parking and accessibility. Designed to refresh the centre as a community hub, the development aligns with the ACT Government's 2021 Place Plan and Development Concept for Watson.
Watson on Aspinall (Section 76 North Watson)
A 3.7-hectare medium density residential development in north Watson, marketed as Watson on Aspinall, with planning approval for 200 dwellings including townhouses, apartments and standalone houses (RZ4 zoning, 2-4 storeys). Block C is being sold by the Suburban Land Agency by auction (August 2025), with subdivision civil works expected to commence in the second half of 2025. An adjacent Block B will accommodate approximately 30 demonstration co-housing dwellings delivered by Cohousing Canberra. The precinct includes a 1-hectare Maliyan neighbourhood park, nearly 2 hectares of landscape protection areas, protected habitat for the Superb Parrot, 30% tree canopy coverage, and new pedestrian and cycling connections.Development is guided by the Place Plan and Development Concept shaped through community consultation from 2021 to 2024.
Watson Place Precinct Redevelopment (Watson On Aspinall)
The Watson Place Precinct Redevelopment, also known as Watson On Aspinall, is an ACT Government-led urban renewal initiative transforming Section 76 in North Watson. The project involves the creation of a medium-density residential precinct with approximately 200 new dwellings, including demonstration housing models and co-housing. It features integrated public spaces, the newly completed Maliyan Park, and the protection of heritage-listed trees and local wildlife corridors.
Majura Primary School Modernisation (Watson)
The ACT Government is modernising Majura Primary School to deliver new school facilities and upgrades that enhance learning and play environments. Following community consultation in 2025, the project features improved flexible learning spaces, a new larger library, bathroom improvements, and targeted accessibility and security upgrades. Works are being planned in stages to ensure learning continues onsite during the modernisation process.
The Establishment Watson
A boutique mixed-use development by JWLand featuring 94 luxury apartments and ground-floor retail and cafe space located directly opposite the Watson Shops. The project is designed to integrate with the local precinct and provide modern residential amenities in Canberra's inner north, with completion scheduled for 2026.
Watson Community Centre Expansion
Proposed expansion of the Watson Community Centre to include additional meeting rooms, childcare facilities, seniors activity spaces, and a commercial kitchen. The project aims to enhance community services and provide more opportunities for local groups and activities in the growing Watson suburb of north Canberra. No public development application or ACT Government budget announcement has been identified as of April 2026; the project remains at an early proposal stage.
Watson Gasworks Arts Precinct
Proposed transformation of a former gasworks site in Watson into a creative arts precinct featuring artist studios, galleries, performance spaces, and community facilities. Plans include preservation of the heritage-listed gasometer as a focal point, adaptive reuse of industrial buildings, and new construction to create a vibrant cultural hub in the inner north of Canberra. Note: No current planning documentation or government announcements have been identified for this project as of 2026. The Watson Arts Centre at 1 Aspinall Street, managed by the Canberra Potters Society, is the existing arts facility in this precinct.
Yowani Grounds Estate Development (Newlyne Precinct)
The redevelopment of the Yowani Country Club into the Newlyne precinct, a significant mixed-use community in Canberra's inner north. The project includes multiple residential stages such as 'Yowani Grounds' (169 dwellings across towers and townhouses), 'Sense of Yowani' (retirement living), and the 'Mattone' and 'Moire' apartment complexes. It features a new $20 million golf clubhouse, extensive parklands, and wellness facilities, with a focus on high-density living connected to the light rail network.
4,417 residents of Watson are employed, from a labour force of 4,547. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 75.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,867, about 78% 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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Watson accommodates a well-credentialed labor force characterized by significant professional services participation, a low unemployment rate of 2.9%, and a 1.6% rise in estimated local employment over the past twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,417, while the joblessness rate sits 1.2% below the Australian Capital Territory figure of 4.1%. Labor force participation is relatively standard at 75.3%, compared with 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory. Census figures indicate that 14.7% of local workers operated from home, though the context of Covid-19 restrictions must be acknowledged. The primary sectors employing local residents consist of public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training.
The workforce displays an exceptional concentration in education & training, exceeding the regional average by 1.3 times. Conversely, construction represents an undersized share, engaging only 4.4% of Watson workers compared to 6.8% across Australian Capital Territory. The heavily residential profile generates relatively few local jobs, as highlighted by the balance between the Census working population and resident workers. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM records indicate that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.6% alongside a 1.3% rise in the labor pool, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory recorded a 0.3% rise in employment, a 1.1% increase in the labor force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in joblessness. National modeling by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 offers additional perspectives on forward labor requirements in Watson. Projecting these five and ten-year national trajectories across the local industry profile yields estimated growth rates. While national headcounts are projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry performance varies considerably. Weighting these projections against Watson's sector distribution suggests local employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this utilizes a basic weighting extrapolation for comparative purposes without factoring in local population projections).
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Median household income in Watson is $2,414 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,354 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $79,944 a year against an average of $96,637. 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 records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings within the Watson SA2 in the highest national percentile. Median taxpayer income in the Watson SA2 stands at $79,944, with an average of $96,637, compared to $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Incorporating a 10.44% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates current modeled figures to around $88,290 for the median and $106,726 for the average as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census position local personal, family, and household earnings between the 88th and 95th percentiles nationally.
Regarding distribution, 34.9% of residents (2,637 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 34.3%. A significant upper-income bracket (39.3% earning above $3,000/week) demonstrates substantial local purchasing power. Accommodation costs absorb 14.7% of earnings, placing residents in the 88th percentile for disposable funds and assigning the suburb to the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Watson had 2,658 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 12% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $437 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,067 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. 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 local housing mix comprises 58.1% standalone houses and 41.9% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Australian Capital Territory profile of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Watson trails the territory at 22.9%, with remaining residences being mortgaged (43.4%) or leased (33.6%). Median monthly mortgage obligations of $2,067 sit beneath the Australian Capital Territory figure of $2,080, while median weekly rent is $437 compared to $450 across Australian Capital Territory. At a national level, Watson's mortgage repayments substantially exceed the Australian figure of $1,863, with rents also sitting well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Watson counted 2,658 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,986 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of dwellings at 66.2%, comprising couples with children at 29.6%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parent families at 10.1%. The remaining 33.8% consists of non-family living arrangements, which include lone person households at 27.5% and group households at 6.2%. The median household size of 2.4 people sits slightly beneath the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 2.5.
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59.4% of adults in Watson hold a university qualification, including 30.2% with a bachelor degree and 22.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,099 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,124 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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Educational attainment levels throughout Watson exceed standard territory and national figures, with 59.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared to 46.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% in Australia. This high proportion of qualifications equips the suburb well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 30.2%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 22.5% and graduate diplomas at 6.7%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 18.3% of adult qualifications for those aged 15+, encompassing certificates (10.1%) and advanced diplomas (8.2%). Academic participation is pronounced, with 33.6% of the resident population actively undertaking formal education.
This enrollment consists of 10.5% in primary education, 9.8% in tertiary education, and 6.7% attending secondary education.
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Public transport in Watson reaches 36 stops on 147 routes, timetabled for about 11,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Network analysis identifies 36 operational public transit stops across Watson, primarily consisting of bus services. These points are connected by 147 individual routes that generate 11,003 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is favorable, with residents generally residing 206 meters from their nearest transit departure point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 75% of trips, followed by bus transport at 8% and cycling at 7%. Vehicle ownership sits beneath the territory rate at 1.1 per dwelling. Working from home was recorded for 14.7% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may incorporate pandemic-era working patterns.
Transit service volume reaches an average of 1,571 trips per day across the collective network, generating approximately 305 weekly trips per stop.
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71.1% of residents in Watson report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health indicators in Watson demonstrate highly favorable outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, with younger age brackets exhibiting notably reduced rates of common health conditions. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 70% of the total population (5,267 people). This compares to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory and an Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions in the community, reported by 9.0% and 10.8 of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.1% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 70.2% mark for Australian Capital Territory.
Overall health metrics for working-age adults remain standard. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 10.3% of the community (780 people), below the 14.2% proportion observed across Australian Capital Territory. While health outcomes for older residents exceed general averages, their national standing is lower than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.0% of Watson residents were born overseas and 20.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.4%) and Australian (23.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Watson exhibits elevated cultural diversity compared to most surrounding markets, with 27.0% of residents born abroad and 20.4% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 30.2% of the local population. Judaism shows a distinct concentration, comprising 0.5% of Watson residents compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Examining parental ancestry, English heritage represents the largest share in Watson at 24.4%, followed by Australian ancestry at 23.9%, and Other backgrounds at 11.8%. Distinct variations appear among specific cultural communities: Vietnamese background accounts for 1.1% (compared to 1.0% across the wider region), Polish background accounts for 0.9% (vs 0.8% regionally), and Croatian heritage comprises 0.8% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Watson is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 29.0% 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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Watson's age distribution displays a younger orientation than the wider Australian Capital Territory. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 37.5% of the population consists of adults aged 25 - 44, compared to 32.8% across Australian Capital Territory, whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise 10.3%, compared to 14.2% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 34, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year below the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 from that Census. Children and younger individuals aged 0 - 24 have contracted from 31.2% at the Census to an estimated 29.8%.
Maturing adults and young retirees aged 45 - 64 will register the greatest numerical expansion to 2041, increasing by 658 (39%) to 2,349 individuals. In percentage terms, retirees and seniors are projected to expand fastest, climbing 44% to reach 1,127 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Watson
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 10 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 — 245 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,727 at the 2021 Census → 7,557 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 (801051061). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.