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Charles has an estimated 4,882 residents, up from 4,215 at the 2021 Census — a change of 667 people, or 15.8%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 59.9% of that increase. That puts 293 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Charles records an estimated population of 4,882 as of Aug 2026. In comparison with the 4,215 people counted during the 2021 Census, the local headcount expanded by 667 people (15.8%). This upward adjustment is derived from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,882 as of June 2025 alongside 4 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Taking into account the area's land extent, density settles at 292 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample living space and scope for residential expansion. Outpacing both the state benchmark and the national average (9.5%), the locality's 15.8% expansion rate post-2021 census positions it as a regional growth standout.
Inbound overseas migration served as the principal demographic catalyst, generating approximately 59.9% of total population additions over recent periods. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia, originally published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where such local data is unavailable, as well as for all forward projections beyond post-2032, cohort-specific growth metrics from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region release (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) are utilized. Looking ahead across non-metropolitan Australia, the area is tracking slightly below the median trajectory, with total resident numbers projected to rise by 520 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 10.7% across the 16 years.
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44 new dwellings have been approved in Charles over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.9 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 construction authorizations in Charles have averaged approximately 8 new homes annually, generating 44 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Inflow metrics reveal that 4.8 people moved into the community for every home constructed between FY-22 and FY-26 (the past 5 financial years), creating a notable imbalance between dwelling supply and underlying demand that intensifies market competition and creates upward price momentum. Building activity displays a strong orientation toward quality, with approved residential dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $613,000, which sits higher than regional benchmarks. In addition, $46.8 million in commercial approvals was logged during this financial year, underscoring solid momentum across non-residential property development.
Per capita building volumes in Charles outstrip the Rest of NT benchmark by 15.0% above regional average over the 5 year period, offering buyers options while safeguarding established asset values, even though the pace of development has eased in recent intervals. At the same time, this volume tracks below national averages, reflecting an established urban footprint and potential town planning constraints. Detached houses comprise 88.0% of new residential development while townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 12.0%, reinforcing the suburb's low-density environment and continuing to appeal to buyers looking for larger standalone dwellings. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly forecast, Charles is projected to add 520 residents leading up to 2041. Should current residential development pipelines persist without acceleration, housing completions could fall short of resident inflows, heightening competition for available stock and placing upward pressure on property prices.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Charles, worth an estimated $592 million. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.3 billion. 18 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, energy and residential development. 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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Major planning decisions, public works, and community infrastructure programs play an essential role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has documented 18 key initiatives within the surrounding district that possess the capacity to influence local conditions, notably including the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia, Alice Springs Flood Mitigation Project, and Madigan Street (Braitling) Infill Subdivision.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ATSIAGA)
Revised proposal for a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art gallery within the Anzac Oval Precinct. The project has been redesigned from the original concept, reducing the building to three storeys and relocating it to front Wills Terrace while retaining the sporting oval. During 2025 the project remained subject to funding uncertainty following changes to the masterplan and Commonwealth funding review.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ATSIAGA) project was a proposed world-class national gallery in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) intended to celebrate First Nations artistic traditions. Despite reaching a 50% design milestone in mid-2025, the Northern Territory Government formally abandoned the project in October 2025 citing a lack of secured federal funding and the risk of significant financial penalties and project blowouts. The project had evolved from the National Aboriginal Art Gallery concept into a scaled-back three-storey, 4,000 square meter facility with 1,300 square meters of exhibition space before being axed.
Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department is a multi-phased project aimed at significantly expanding acute care capacity in Central Australia. Key upgrades include a dedicated paediatric zone, a mental health and alcohol/other drugs (AOD) hub with acute behavior treatment spaces, and additional inpatient beds. The facility features a state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre and enhanced resuscitation capabilities to improve patient outcomes while remaining fully operational throughout the construction stages.
Alice Springs Flood Mitigation Project
A critical infrastructure initiative designed to safeguard Alice Springs from extreme weather events. Following significant flooding in early 2026, the project has transitioned into an active construction phase for immediate works. The program involves trunk drainage upgrades, structural mitigation measures, and property-level flood protection for over 380 properties. Current works focus on enhancing the resilience of the Todd River catchment and local stormwater networks to handle 1 in 100 year events.
Alice Springs Multicultural Centre
Proposed single-storey multicultural function centre and community centre to provide a permanent hub for Alice Springs' multicultural communities. A formal development application (PA2026/0082) has been lodged for the project, with community submissions received during the planning process. The project is supported by the Northern Territory Government.
Yeperenye Shopping Centre Redevelopment
AUD 27 million redevelopment of Yeperenye Shopping Centre, the only Indigenous-owned shopping centre and landlord in Australia and the largest shopping centre in Alice Springs. The project includes a new supermarket tenant to replace Woolworths (relocating to Alice Plaza when its 40-year lease ends in February 2028), a new four to five storey car park with over 200 to 325 spaces, click-and-collect facilities and a new loading dock, a family-friendly rooftop restaurant, serviced office space, up to two new drive-through quick service restaurant sites, a 1500sqm mini major store, a 170sqm casual dining tenancy with outdoor seating, a new fashion and apparel tenancy, and a refreshed food court and mall areas.Construction is anticipated to be completed in Q3 2027.
Schwarz Crescent and Stuart Highway Intersection Upgrade
The Northern Territory Government is upgrading the Schwarz Crescent and Stuart Highway intersection in Alice Springs to improve road safety and connectivity. The project will realign the existing Schwarz Crescent further north to create a new four-way signalised intersection with the existing Smith Street/Stuart Highway intersection, add pedestrian crossings in all directions at the new traffic lights, and close the existing section of Schwarz Crescent adjacent to the Stuart Highway. The upgrade addresses queuing, congestion and turning-movement safety issues in a busy commercial and industrial precinct that also provides access to nearby schools and Anzac Hill, and is prone to flooding from the Todd River in wet weather.Preparatory relocation works (including overhead power relocation) took place in April-May 2025. Construction is expected to begin in February 2027 and be completed by mid-2027.
Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development
Approved development for 144 apartments across six buildings (five at six storeys, one at five storeys) and a single-storey office at the former Melanka site. The NT Government will acquire 50 percent of the units for key worker accommodation, with the remainder available for private sale and rent. Designed by DKJ Architects, the 100 million AUD project aims to accommodate transient workers while respecting Todd Street's visual characteristics.
3,260 residents of Charles are employed, from a labour force of 3,352. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 87.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 7,884, about 161% of 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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The local labour market in Charles exhibits robust fundamentals, characterized by a skilled resident profile, prominent public and community service sectors, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.7%, and annual employment growth estimated at 3.0%. Employment figures as of March 2026 show 3,260 residents actively working, while the jobless rate sits 3.1% lower than the 5.9% observed across Regional NT. Labour market engagement is exceptionally strong, with a participation rate of 87.6% compared to 69.8% across Regional NT. In addition, only 4.1% of workers reported working remotely from home at the Census, although pandemic-related lockdown measures at the time should be kept in mind.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across construction, public administration & safety, and health care & social assistance. Workforce specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical fields, which employ residents at 1.9 times the broader regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 1.1% of the workforce in Charles against 5.0% across Regional NT. Given a ratio of 1.9 workers for every resident as of the Census, the area operates as a net employment destination, generating more jobs within its boundary than it has working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring districts. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics demonstrates that for the twelve-month period to March 2026, local headcount grew by 3.0% and the workforce expanded by 2.7%, driving a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the same timeline across Regional NT, jobs grew by 2.8%, workforce participation expanded by 2.7%, and jobless levels eased slightly. Additional perspective on future labour requirements comes from the national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Mapping these five and ten-year national trajectories across the local industry footprint provides an indicative outlook: across Australia, overall employment is expected to lift by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct differences across sectors. Applying this sector weighting to the employment distribution of Charles points to potential local job expansion of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation rather than a localized demographic forecast).
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Median household income in Charles is $2,026 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,073 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,881 a year against an average of $69,389. 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 postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Charles SA2 earned a median income of $61,881 and an average income of $69,389, outperforming the Regional NT figures of $53,572 and $63,776 respectively while edging above the national benchmark. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 9.41% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $67,704 for median earnings and $75,919 for average earnings. At the 2021 Census, individual weekly remuneration placed local workers at the 84th percentile nationally with a median of $1,073.
The primary earning band encompasses 33.8% of residents (1,650 people) receiving between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely aligned with the 33.6% recorded regionally. Net disposable income remains high, with households keeping 92.4% of earnings after meeting residential housing expenses, and the locality sits within the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Charles had 1,434 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 4% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that standalone houses constitute 73.5% of the dwelling supply in Charles, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations account for 26.6%, compared with 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings across Regional NT. Outright home ownership stands at 17.4%, comfortably exceeding regional figures, with mortgaged properties comprising 38.6% and rental accommodation making up 44.0%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments were recorded as nil, sitting well underneath the Regional NT benchmark of $1,733, while weekly rental outlays averaged $350 against $150 across Regional NT. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage obligations sit far below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are positioned beneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Charles counted 1,434 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,661 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of the local living arrangements at 68.3% of all households, consisting of couples with children (27.9%), couples without children (24.9%), and single parent families (13.3%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 31.7%, divided between lone person households at 27.1% and group households at 4.9%. The locality's median household size stands at 2.6 persons, which is slightly smaller than the 3.1 recorded across Regional NT.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.0% of adults in Charles hold a university qualification, including 16.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 822 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 936 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 in the district is comparatively high, with 27.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, surpassing the 20.1% benchmark seen across both Rest of NT and the broader SA4 region (20.1%). Within this cohort, bachelor degrees represent 16.5%, postgraduate awards account for 7.1%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.4%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread throughout the community, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (26.0%). Formal learning participation remains substantial throughout the community, with 30.7% of all inhabitants actively studying.
By sector, 11.6% attend primary school, 8.4% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.4% are engaged in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Charles reaches 29 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 470 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 across Charles is facilitated by a network of 29 bus stops across the area. These stops connect with 8 separate bus routes that together operate 470 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is favorable, with residents living an average of 224 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban character of the community, most workers travel out of the area for employment, with private motor vehicles being the primary mode for 85% of commuters, alongside 6% walking and 4% cycling. Vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling, which is above regional levels, while 4.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Transit schedules across all routes maintain an average of 67 trips per day, providing roughly 16 weekly departures from each designated stop.
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73.8% of residents in Charles report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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 compiled by AreaSearch reveal ongoing public health considerations, evidenced by local mortality figures and the incidence of chronic conditions across older and younger cohorts alike. Private medical coverage is held by approximately 54% of the population (~2,631 people), tracking marginally ahead of the typical SA2 as well as the 51.6% rate registered across Regional NT. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the two most frequently reported health concerns in the community, diagnosed among 6.7% and 6.8% of inhabitants, respectively, while 73.8% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, compared to 78.4% throughout Regional NT.
Working-age wellness measures align closely with standard norms. Inhabitants aged 65 and over comprise 9.8% of the local population (478 people), exceeding the 8.5% proportion in Regional NT, with senior health indicators outperforming regional averages and achieving higher national ranks than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Charles is largely Australian-born, at 78.9% of residents, with 22.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.6%) and Australian (20.3%). 20.2% 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 Charles is higher than across most comparable markets, with 21.1% of residents born abroad and 22.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, claimed by 44.7% of the community. In addition, affiliations categorized as Other represent 1.9% of the local population, compared against 5.2% recorded across Regional NT. Ancestry records regarding parental birthplaces show English ancestry leading at 20.6% (compared to 14.3% across the region), followed by Australian ancestry at 20.3% (against 14.9% regionally) and Australian Aboriginal heritage at 20.2% (under the regional level of 43.6%).
Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive variations, with Maori representation reaching 1.0% (vs 0.7% regionally), Filipino heritage at 1.9% (vs 1.4%), and Samoan background at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Charles is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.7% 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 Charles mirrors Regional NT across main life stages, with the most pronounced variation across the four age categories measuring 3.1 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 34, down slightly from 35 at the 2021 Census, but 3 years older than the Regional NT median of 31 from that same Census. The 45 - 64 age bracket has experienced a reduction since the Census, decreasing from 25.2% to an estimated 22.4% of residents. Forward projections to 2041 suggest mature adults and young retirees will absorb the largest share of population growth, expanding by 168 residents (15%) to reach 1,261 individuals, whereas the senior and elderly cohort (65+) is set to see the fastest relative growth, rising 29% to 620 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Charles
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 15 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 Aug 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,215 at the 2021 Census → 4,882 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 (702011045). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.