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Berrimah has an estimated 2,871 residents, up from 1,712 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,159 people, or 67.7%. Growth has averaged 10.9% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 322 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.5% of that increase. Density is about 95 people per 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, Berrimah has reached a population count of approximately 2,871 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 1,712 people, the community has expanded by 1,159 people (67.7%). This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 2,871 as of June 2025 alongside 322 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density stands at 94 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous living space and room for ongoing building. With a 67.7% rate of expansion since the 2021 census, Berrimah outpaced the 9.5% national benchmark as well as the wider SA3 area to lead regional growth.
Inflow from other states served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 83.5% of recent population additions, though natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive gains. SA2 projections utilized by AreaSearch originate from 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets referencing 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this coverage, as well as for all territory forecasts extending past 2032, AreaSearch applies age-bracket growth trajectories sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Long-term demographic forecasts position Berrimah in the highest 10 percent of AreaSearch-studied territories, with expectations to gain 2,268 persons through to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP metrics, representing cumulative 79.0% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
383 new dwellings have been approved in Berrimah over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 26 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% 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 approvals in Berrimah have averaged roughly 76 residential properties per annum, totaling 383 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 3 new residents arrived annually per finished residence over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), overall demand continues to outstrip construction, commonly fostering upward price pressure and heightened competition among purchasers, with newly constructed dwellings averaging an estimated building value of $473,000. In addition, $37.8 million of commercial building approvals were lodged during the current financial year, underscoring solid business investment.
In per-capita terms, Berrimah generates 1446.0% more development activity than Greater Darwin, granting home seekers greater variety. This substantial lead over national norms highlights significant developer interest across the precinct. The development pipeline comprises 84.0% detached dwellings alongside 16.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving a low-density suburban profile oriented toward spacious family dwellings. New home construction skews even more heavily toward standalone houses than the 60.0% at Census baseline, reflecting persistent buyer demand for family layouts amid growing urbanization. With roughly 28 people per dwelling approval, Berrimah exhibits the hallmark traits of an active growth corridor. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Berrimah is slated to add 2,268 residents through 2041. Should current building rates persist, residential capacity appears well placed to satisfy inward demand, fostering advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion above current forecast models.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Berrimah, worth an estimated $758 million. A further 10 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $854 million. 4 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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, infrastructure upgrades, and local planning frameworks play a central role in steering community progress. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 strategic projects expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include Northcrest, Defence Establishment Berrimah Redevelopment, Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection overpass, and Darwin Corporate Park, with key developments outlined below.
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Northcrest
A 168-hectare master-planned community development delivering up to 2,000 housing lots. The precinct includes residential homes, parks, a government primary school, retirement living, and 56,000sqm of retail, dining, and commercial space.
Defence Establishment Berrimah Redevelopment
Base-wide redevelopment of Defence Establishment Berrimah (DEB), a tri-service Defence support hub located in Coonawarra, about 8km east of Darwin CBD. The project delivers upgraded in-ground services including power supply, water and fire water systems, sewerage and ICT infrastructure, along with security upgrades and construction of three deployable force precincts with hardstands, messing, ablutions and recreational areas. Internal road network improvements will be delivered if budget allows. Delivered under Defence's Estate Capital and Sustainment Works Program via a head contractor construct-only arrangement, with Jacobs engaged as Project Manager/Contract Administrator.
Berrimah Road Duplication - Stuart Highway to Tiger Brennan Drive
Planned duplication of Berrimah Road to a dual carriageway between Stuart Highway and Tiger Brennan Drive to improve freight efficiency, road safety and traffic capacity, supporting Darwin Port and future residential growth including Northcrest. The project remains in the Australian Government's funded road corridor program and is progressing through planning.
Darwin Corporate Park
Darwin Corporate Park is a premier business park for mixed use commercial office space located in Berrimah, recognised as the geographic centre of greater Darwin. The precinct currently comprises five premium three-level office buildings set on 25,800 square metres, holding a 5-star NABERS rating and campus-style landscaping with covered walkways. Stage 1 was completed in 2014 and is almost fully leased. Stage 2 delivered Building 7, a purpose-built 3,500 square metre call centre solely occupied by bet365 as its Australian headquarters.The masterplan envisions up to eight office buildings in total. The park was sold by Berrimah Holdings to a South Australian private equity group, Spencer Property Group, for approximately 78.5 million AUD in one of the largest commercial real estate transactions in Darwin's history.
Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection overpass
Construction of a new overpass to improve road safety, reduce traffic delays, and increase freight connectivity. The new overpass carries Berrimah Road traffic over Tiger Brennan Drive. Final works include shared user paths, landscaping, and emergency services access.
Berrimah North Area Plan
Strategic area plan incorporated into the NT Planning Scheme (December 2014, Part 8 Clause 14.1.2) guiding future land use west of Vanderlin Drive in Berrimah North. The plan enables coordinated commercial, light industrial, employment and residential development supported by trunk infrastructure. The NT 2025-26 Budget allocates $1.2 million for headworks infrastructure to progress implementation of the area plan, as part of broader Greater Darwin land release investment.
Ludmilla Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Upgrade of the existing wastewater treatment plant and associated pumping stations and rising mains, aimed at increasing robustness, optimizing treatment, improving environmental outcomes, and catering for future population growth until 2030. It was the largest sewer project ever undertaken by NT Power and Water Corporation.
Northern Suburbs Youth Hub
Purpose-built youth hub to be constructed at Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin's northern suburbs, providing young people aged 10 to 17 with a safe, structured space to connect, build skills and access support services. The facility will include a large flexible air-conditioned activity space, breakout and meeting rooms, a learning kitchen, accessible amenities, staff areas and outdoor activity spaces, catering for up to 60 young people at a time and up to 100 during special events.The hub replaces the former Rowland Street proposal after Leanyer Recreation Park was confirmed as the preferred site following 2025 community consultation, and will operate as an after-hours and school holiday program alongside existing Sanderson-based youth services.
1,187 residents of Berrimah are employed, from a labour force of 1,282. Unemployment sits at 7.4%, with participation at 54.9%. 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, 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 7,456, about 2.6 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Berrimah features an educated local labor pool with solid representation across key public sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.4%, and consistent employment outcomes across the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,187, while local unemployment stood 3.9% higher than Greater Darwin's 3.5% level, and the labor participation rate of 54.9% trailed Greater Darwin's 72.9%. According to Census returns, only 5.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though pandemic lockdowns during that survey period may have influenced this outcome. Primary employment fields for the local workforce consist of public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
In contrast, education & training accounts for a smaller share at 5.2% against the broader 8.7% regional metric. Supporting 3.6 workers for every resident at the Census, the precinct functions as an employment hub that supplies more positions than it has working residents, pulling in personnel from surrounding suburbs. Analysis from AreaSearch combining SALM and ABS figures indicates that the labour force expanded by 0.9% during the past twelve months, while employment dropped slightly by 0.1%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Darwin experienced a 0.4% rise in employment and a 0.8% increase in the labour force, accompanied by a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Berrimah. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Berrimah's current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Berrimah is $2,250 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,015 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,638 a year against an average of $88,238. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Berrimah SA2 income metrics among the top brackets across the country. The median earnings for taxpayers in Berrimah SA2 reach $66,638, with average taxable earnings at $88,238, compared to Greater Darwin benchmarks of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Adjusted for 9.41% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, modelled figures reach roughly $72,909 (median) and $96,541 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, household, and family metrics, Census returns place the area between the 80th and 80th percentiles nationwide. In terms of earnings brackets, the single largest cohort is the 37.4% taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,073 residents), closely mirroring the 36.7% regional share.
High-earning households are prominent, with 31.5% bringing in over $3,000 per week, underpinning demand for quality commercial services. Housing commitments absorb 17.7% of income, yet robust wages sustain disposable income at the 77th percentile, with the overall SEIFA income index ranking the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Berrimah had 421 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 2% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. 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 data reveals that residential property in Berrimah consists of 60.4% houses and 39.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), relative to Darwin metro proportions of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 18.9%, exceeding Darwin metro levels, while remaining residences were financed via mortgages (42.8%) or occupied by tenants (38.3%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,600, notably higher than Darwin metro's $2,100 benchmark, while median weekly rent was $370 versus $385 across Darwin metro. Across the country, Berrimah mortgage payments sit well above the $1,863 Australian baseline, whereas local rental costs fall below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Berrimah counted 421 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 706 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 77.7% of all households; this includes 38.8% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. The remaining 22.3% comprises non-family residences, consisting of lone person households at 18.4% and group households at 4.0%. The typical household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Darwin baseline of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.5% of adults in Berrimah hold a university qualification, including 22.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,120 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,070 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Berrimah sits below surrounding territory metrics, as 30.5% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree compared to 36.1% in SA3 area, presenting avenues for future upskilling. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary higher education level at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational qualifications are well represented, with 33.4% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (23.3%). Formal learning enrollment is substantial across Berrimah, with 39.0% of the population actively studying. Within this group, 12.0% attend secondary school, 10.8% are enrolled in primary education, and 6.9% attend tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Berrimah reaches 20 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 810 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Public transit infrastructure within Berrimah comprises 20 active transport stops utilizing bus networks. These stations are connected by 38 individual routes that collectively deliver 2,265 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains constrained, with local residents living an average of 813 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the precinct is largely residential, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving 81% of travel needs and walking accounting for 15%. Motor vehicle density sits at 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. In addition, 5.5% of working residents worked from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit services run at a combined volume of 323 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 113 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.9% of residents in Berrimah report no long-term health condition. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Health indicators across Berrimah track close to nationwide figures based on AreaSearch reviews of chronic illnesses and mortality rates, though general ailments appear marginally elevated among younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 65% of the total population (1,871 people), compared to 57.8% across Greater Darwin and 55.7% nationally. The most frequently reported health conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 4.6 and 4.1% of residents, respectively, while 81.9% of the population indicated having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health profiles with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 7.3% of the community (210 people), below the 10.7% proportion in Greater Darwin, aligning broadly with national health profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.9% of Berrimah residents were born overseas and 42.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.3%) and English (16.6%). 14.9% 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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Berrimah exhibits notable multicultural characteristics, with 35.9% of its community born overseas and 42.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 53.9% of local residents. The most pronounced divergence appears in the Other religious category, which represents 3.6% of residents compared to 1.3% across Greater Darwin. Looking at parental birthplaces and ancestry, the three primary heritage groups in Berrimah are Australian at 19.3%, English at 16.6% (trailing the 21.7% regional figure), and Australian Aboriginal at 14.9% (substantially exceeding the 7.0% regional level).
Additional community backgrounds show distinctive shares, including Filipino residents at 11.6% (compared to 3.8% regionally), Greek at 2.8% (versus 2.3%), and Indian at 3.6% (against 2.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Berrimah is 32, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 37.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Berrimah is noticeably younger than that of Greater Darwin. Updated figures for August 2026 indicate that 36.2% of residents are children and young adults (0 - 24), compared to 32.1% across Greater Darwin, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 7.3% versus the wider regional share of 10.7%. AreaSearch records a median age of 32 as at August 2026, down from 33 at the 2021 Census, sitting 2 years lower than the Greater Darwin median of 34 and well below the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, the most notable expansion occurred within the young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) bracket, shifting from 32.3% to 36.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among young to middle aged adults, adding 730 residents (70%) to reach 1,768, while the most rapid proportional surge is projected for retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding 130% to 483.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Berrimah
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 5 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 — 322 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,712 at the 2021 Census → 2,871 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 (701021012). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.