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Alligator has an estimated 4,892 residents, up from 4,242 at the 2021 Census — a change of 650 people, or 15.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 77.2% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 Alligator has an estimated population of 4,892 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 4,242 people, this represents an expansion of 650 people (15.3%). This net adjustment incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,892 recorded in June 2025 alongside 54 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Given this population count, the local density stands at 0.10 persons per square kilometer, highlighting an environment with considerable open space. With a 15.3% expansion rate following the 2021 census, Alligator outpaced both the broader state and the national benchmark (9.5%), establishing itself as a standout growth performer regionally.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which generated around 77.2% of the overall population rise over recent observation windows. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch align with the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset that uses 2022 as its baseline. For locations outside this dataset, as well as for tracking trends past 2032 across all territories, age-cohort growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (built on 2022 figures) are applied. Long-term forecasting suggests Alligator will track slightly under the national regional median, with demographic projections indicating an addition of 539 persons through to 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 11.0% across the 16-year horizon.
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31 new dwellings have been approved in Alligator over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Alligator have averaged roughly 6 dwellings annually, culminating in 31 homes authorized across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 5.5 people have entered the community each year for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing requirements heavily outstrip new completions, a dynamic that commonly exerts upward pressure on prices and fuels purchasing competition. Furthermore, with an average construction cost of $300,000 per new residence—a figure sitting below the regional norm—the market presents relatively cost-effective opportunities for buyers.
Alongside housing, commercial building approvals have reached $6.3 million during the ongoing financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area. Relative to Rest of NT, per-capita building rates in Alligator show similar levels, helping preserve market equilibrium in line with regional trends, even as construction momentum has moderated of late. Activity levels also trail the broader national average, pointing to a well-established district that may be navigating planning limitations. Furthermore, recent building work has consisted exclusively of detached houses, preserving the locality's classic low-density nature and catering to families prioritizing larger living areas. Detached dwellings represent an even greater share of new construction than historically documented (82.0% at Census), demonstrating steady demand for separate houses despite wider pressures toward urban densification. A quiet, subdued building landscape is further illustrated by a ratio of 1138 people per approved dwelling across the area. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, Alligator is slated to gain 539 residents leading up to 2041. Should dwelling creation remain at its current pace, additions to the housing stock may fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying competition among prospective purchasers and driving stronger appreciation in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Alligator, worth an estimated $2.46 billion. A further 2 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.31 billion. 4 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, environmental & disaster management and transport & logistics. 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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Regional performance is fundamentally shaped by public works, planning strategies, and major infrastructure enhancements. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 77 projects possessing the capacity to influence the local area. Notable initiatives feature the Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage, Manton Dam Return to Service, Batchelor Solar Farm (ENI), and Merricks Capital Batchelor Solar Farm, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the developments of greatest significance.
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Manton Dam Return to Service and Strauss Water Treatment Plant
The project will return Manton Dam to service as a potable water source through refurbishment of the intake tower, construction of a new pump station, a 22 km transfer pipeline and Stage 1 of the Strauss Water Treatment Plant. It forms Stage 1 of the Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program and will provide an additional 7.3 GL of drinking water annually to improve water security for the Darwin region. Construction remained underway through 2026 with commissioning scheduled following completion of the treatment plant and associated infrastructure.
Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program - Stage 1
A $1.5 billion nationally significant water infrastructure program to secure the Darwin region's water supply for 50-plus years. Stage 1 involves returning Manton Dam to service as an operational drinking water source, providing an additional 7,300 megalitres per year. Construction commenced July 2024 and is expected to complete mid-2026. Stage 2 involves the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) project, which will use a natural geological basin near the Adelaide River to store up to 250 gigalitres of water.The program is funded jointly by the Australian and Northern Territory governments through the National Water Grid Fund.
Merricks Capital Batchelor Solar Farm
10MW grid-connected solar farm contributing to NT's renewable energy target of 50% by 2030. Features 25-year power purchase agreement with Rimfire Energy and was part of a $37 million NAIF-funded dual project with Hudson Creek Power Station.
Batchelor Solar Farm (ENI)
12.5MW DC solar farm with approximately 28,756 PV modules and 324 Nextracker single-axis trackers, generating 53,000 MWh annually. Features single-axis tracking technology and cloud coverage prediction system. Supplies clean energy to power approximately 11,500 homes and reduces CO2 emissions equivalent to removing 14,700 cars from roads. Part of ENI's renewable energy portfolio in Australia, contributing to NT's 50% renewable target by 2030.
Territory-Wide Coordinated Solar Light Upgrade Program - Batchelor Aerodrome
Installation and upgrade of solar powered aerodrome lighting at Batchelor Aerodrome as part of the Northern Territory Government's Territory-Wide Coordinated Solar Light Upgrade Program under Round 7 of the Australian Government Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. The project improves night landing capability and aviation safety for emergency, Royal Flying Doctor Service and CareFlight operations.
Batchelor Airport Master Plan
Comprehensive master plan to transform Batchelor Airport into an aviation hub supporting commercial general aviation activities. The airport is identified in the NT 10-year infrastructure plan as a long-term project. Development will be staged over 20+ years: Stage 1 focuses on hangar facilities and infrastructure upgrades within 10 years; Stages 2 and 3 involve incremental expansion of facilities to accommodate aircraft parking, movements and an increased number of hangar sites. The master plan is being updated in 2025 to incorporate changes to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 139 (Aerodromes) Manual of Standards 2019.Long term works are subject to approvals as the project progresses. The airport is expected to support up to 30 jobs in Batchelor.
Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage (AROWS)
AROWS is a proposed off-stream water storage scheme that will secure Darwin's long-term water supply by capturing wet-season flow from the Adelaide River into a naturally occurring basin north of Lake Bennett, without damming the river itself. Stored water will be pumped via a new pipeline alongside the Stuart Highway to an expanded Strauss Water Treatment Plant, adding around 60 gigalitres of water per year to the Darwin region. The project forms Stage 2 of the Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program, delivered jointly by the NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure and Power and Water Corporation.Stage 1, covering planning, approvals and the Manton Dam return to service, is funded by the Australian Government ($300.6 million) and NT Government ($27 million). A tier 3 environmental impact assessment referral was lodged with the NT EPA in 2025, and construction is not expected to begin before 2028.
Darwin Energy Hub
Northern Territory Government project to construct and operate a renewable energy generation precinct in the Weddell region, with 3 to 6 solar farms in 30 to 35 MW lots, battery energy storage systems, a substation and about 15 km of overhead transmission lines connecting to the Channel Island-Hudson Creek line near Weddell Power Station. The project will supply about 180 to 210 MW of solar generation and storage directly into the Darwin-Katherine electricity system. The NT EPA assessment was completed in 2025 and the Minister granted environmental approval with conditions.
3,021 residents of Alligator are employed, from a labour force of 3,101. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 73.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% 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 4,277, about 87% 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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Alligator features a capable workforce with prominent representation across tourism and hospitality fields, recording an unemployment rate of only 2.6% alongside a 3.0% annual rise in estimated jobs. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 3,021, and the local jobless rate sat 3.3% below the 5.9% observed across Regional NT. Labor force engagement is generally balanced, registering 73.3% compared to 69.8% in Regional NT. At the Census, only 9.3% of workers indicated that they worked remotely from home, a metric that should be evaluated in the context of Covid-19 restrictions. Leading employment categories for residents encompass accommodation & food, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
The community exhibits a notable concentration within accommodation & food, where its labor allocation reaches 2.1 times the regional rate. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 7.2% of the local workforce, contrasting with 18.8% throughout Regional NT. Judging by the balance between the Census working population and resident counts, the area provides a relatively contained pool of local job openings. According to AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, employment rose by 3.0% and the labour force grew by 2.8% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NT experienced employment growth of 2.8%, a labour force expansion of 2.7%, and only a slight drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Alligator. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid on the local employment profile to estimate potential growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Alligator's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 5.3% over five years and 11.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Alligator is $1,279 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $690 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,391 a year against an average of $58,462. 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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The most recent postcode-based ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that remuneration levels in the Alligator SA2 track below national averages, showing a median assessed income of $46,391 and a mean income of $58,462. These figures sit lower than the marks recorded across Regional NT, where the median is $53,572 and the mean reaches $63,776. Adjusting for a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $50,756 for median income and $63,963 for average income as of March 2026.
According to Census findings, household, family, and individual incomes throughout Alligator rank between the 18th and 26th percentiles across Australia. A substantial proportion of residents—28.4%, or 1,389 individuals—earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling metropolitan patterns where 33.6% fall into this tier. Even though living costs are contained with residents keeping 90.5% of their earnings, overall disposable income places only in the 27th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Alligator had 1,493 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 3% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $100 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,430 a month. Rent absorbs 7.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that the housing stock in Alligator is made up of 81.6% houses and 18.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), whereas Regional NT records 75.6% houses alongside 24.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably higher in Alligator at 38.4% compared to the regional standard, with remaining tenures split between properties under a mortgage (26.3%) and rented accommodation (35.2%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the locality sit well below regional norms at $1,430, while weekly median rent stands at $100, as opposed to $1,733 and $150 in Regional NT.
On a national scale, mortgage expenses in Alligator remain far under the Australian baseline of $1,863, with rental costs likewise tracking well below the countrywide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Alligator counted 1,493 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,722 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of living arrangements at 62.0% of all households, consisting of couples without children (34.1%), couples with children (16.5%), and single parent families (10.4%). The remaining 38.0% consists of non-family living situations, with lone person households representing 33.3% and group shared dwellings accounting for 4.5%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, which is noticeably smaller than the Regional NT average of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Alligator hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 33.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 361 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 770 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 reveals distinct gaps in the region, as the proportion of individuals holding university degrees (18.2%) trails the Australian mark of 30.4% by a substantial margin. This structural gap highlights a clear avenue for targeted learning programs. Among tertiary achievements, bachelor degrees constitute 11.8%, while postgraduate qualifications make up 4.1% and graduate diplomas account for 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 43.1% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprised of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (33.0%). Engagement in learning across the community is substantial, with 32.5% of the local population actively participating in an educational program.
Broken down by level, this includes 14.5% attending primary schools, 7.8% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 4.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Alligator means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.8% of residents in Alligator report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Based on AreaSearch findings concerning mortality and chronic ailment frequency, Alligator faces meaningful health hurdles, with standard medical conditions appearing consistently across younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is notably limited, encompassing around 48% of residents (~2,357 people). This compares against 51.6% across Regional NT and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma constitute the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 8.3 and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 69.8% of the community reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 78.4% throughout Regional NT. Working-age cohorts display an above-average incidence of long-term medical conditions.
The locality contains 23.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,123 people), surpassing the 8.5% share seen in Regional NT. Health metrics for older demographics are notably strong, achieving nationwide standings that exceed those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Alligator is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 18.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (24.2%). 19.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Alligator exceeds typical marks, with 17.5% of residents born abroad and 18.6% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary faith among locals, accounting for 40.6% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance occurs within the Other category, which represents 1.7% of local residents compared to 5.2% across Regional NT. Examining parental country of birth, the three most common ancestral backgrounds across Alligator are English at 24.6% (exceeding the regional mark of 14.3%), Australian at 24.2% (above the 14.9% regional rate), and Australian Aboriginal at 19.0% (substantially below the 43.6% regional benchmark).
Distinct variations also appear among other cultural communities, with Vietnamese ancestry showing higher representation at 2.0% locally (against 0.3% regionally), while Maori stands at 0.6% (compared to 0.7%) and Filipino comprises 1.3% (against 1.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Alligator is 46, older than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.5% 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 demographic structure of Alligator is among the oldest in the broader region. Based on figures revised to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 23.0% of the local population compared to 8.5% across Regional NT, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) account for only 22.6% against a regional benchmark of 35.2%. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 46 as at August 2026, a slight reduction from 47 recorded during the 2021 Census, but still 15 years older than the Regional NT median of 31 from the same Census.
The nationwide median at that Census stood at 38. Since that Census, the proportion of retiree and elderly cohorts has increased from 18.6% to an estimated 23.0%. Looking toward 2041, the most substantial demographic expansion is anticipated within retiree and elderly cohorts, projected to increase by 459 residents (41%) to reach 1,583, while the count of children and young adults is forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Alligator
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 54 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,242 at the 2021 Census → 4,892 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 (702031057). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.