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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 86% 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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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Charles is estimated at 4,882 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 667 individuals (15.8%) from the 4,215 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 4,882 in June 2025, combined with 2 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level results in a density of 292 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future housing development. The growth rate of 15.8% since the 2021 census is higher than the national benchmark of 9.3% and the state average, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 59.9% of the overall population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For locations lacking this data or to estimate trends beyond 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data) are applied. Future demographic trends point to a population growth rate slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with the local population projected to grow by 523 individuals by 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, representing a cumulative growth of 10.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
45 new dwellings have been approved in Charles over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 9 residential dwelling approvals are granted in Charles each year, with a total of 45 residential permits issued over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 0 recorded for FY-26 so far. With an average of 4.7 new residents added per constructed home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand outstrips supply, which generally drives up property prices and buyer competition, while new builds average a construction cost of $599,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $46.8 million during the current financial year, indicating robust local business activity.
Charles exhibits slightly higher development activity compared to the Rest of NT (15.0% higher per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain property values while offering options to buyers, although recent construction has slowed. This development rate is below the national average, pointing to the established nature of the suburb or potential planning limitations. Newly approved construction consists of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, which reinforces the low-density character of the area through detached dwellings suited for buyers seeking spacious living. The ratio of 2702 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development sector with low construction volumes. Demographic forecasts suggest Charles will add 523 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Under the current pace of construction, the supply of housing may fail to keep pace with this population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support higher 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 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. 19 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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Local performance is highly influenced by modifications to infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia, the Alice Springs Flood Mitigation Project, and the Madigan Street (Braitling) Infill Subdivision, with the subsequent list detailing the most significant developments.
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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.
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 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 86.9%. 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 workforce is highly skilled with a strong presence in essential service industries, featuring a low unemployment rate of 2.7% and estimated job growth of 3.0% over the last year. In March 2026, 3,260 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 3.1% below the 5.9% recorded in Regional NT, while participation in the labour force was exceptionally high at 86.9% compared to 69.9% in Regional NT. Census data indicates that only 4.1% of employees worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction.
The community exhibits a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with its employment share reaching 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 1.1% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 5.0%. The area serves as a major employment center, with a ratio of 1.9 jobs for every local worker at the time of the Census, drawing commuting employees from neighboring districts. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, employment grew by 3.0% and the labour force expanded by 2.7% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This performance compares favorably to Regional NT, where employment expanded by 2.8%, the labour force grew by 2.7%, and the unemployment rate fell marginally. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on future demand patterns in Charles. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these projections to the employment profile of Charles suggests a local job increase of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Charles SA2 earned a median income of $61,881 and an average income of $69,389. These figures are slightly higher than the national averages and compare to a median of $53,572 and an average of $63,776 in Regional NT. Adjusted for the 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 stand at $67,704 for the median and $75,919 for the average. Census data places individual earnings in the 84th percentile nationally at $1,073 per week.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort consists of 33.8% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,650 residents), matching the regional distribution where 33.6% fall into the same bracket. After housing expenses, households retain 92.4% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
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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Residential dwelling types in Charles at the time of the last Census consisted of 73.5% separate houses and 26.6% alternative dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures, compared to 75.6% separate houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Home ownership rates in Charles stood at 17.4%, which is higher than the rate in Regional NT, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (38.6%) or rented (44.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was recorded at $0, which is below the Regional NT average, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to $1,733 and $150 in Regional NT.
By comparison, national figures show that mortgage repayments in Charles are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median 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 majority of households at 68.3%, consisting of couples with children at 27.9%, couples without children at 24.9%, and single parent families at 13.3%. Non-family households represent 31.7% of the total, with single person households accounting for 27.1% and group living situations representing 4.9%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, which is smaller than the Regional NT average of 3.1.
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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The educational profile of the area is strong relative to the wider region, with university attainment rates at 27.0% of the population aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA4 average of 20.1% and the Rest of NT average of 20.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 35.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding these credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 26.0%. A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 30.7% of the population currently enrolled in education.
This group includes 11.6% in primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 4.4% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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 transport systems in Charles include 29 active transit stops providing bus connections. These stops support 8 distinct routes that deliver 470 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 224 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential profile of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 85%, followed by walking at 6% and cycling at 4%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A small proportion of residents (4.1%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency across the transit network averages 67 trips daily, which represents roughly 16 weekly passenger trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Charles experiences notable health pressures based on evaluations of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the typical SA2 average at approximately 54% of the population (~2,631 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 51.6% across Regional NT. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequent medical diagnoses locally, affecting 6.8 and 6.7% of the population respectively, while 73.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 78.4% in Regional NT.
Health indicators for the working-age cohort are generally standard. Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.7% of the population (475 people), which is higher than the 8.5% average in Regional NT. Health outcomes for older residents are higher than average, with national percentile rankings exceeding those of 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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Charles shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable property markets, with 21.1% of residents born outside Australia and 22.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 44.7% of the population. The most notable difference in religious distribution is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.9% of residents compared to 5.2% in Regional NT. Regarding ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Charles are English at 20.6% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 14.3%, Australian at 20.3%, which is higher than the regional average of 14.9%, and Australian Aboriginal at 20.2%, which is lower than the regional average of 43.6%.
Other demographic variations include Maori heritage representing 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Filipino at 1.9% (compared to 1.4% regionally), and Samoan at 0.3% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
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 median age in Charles is 34, which is slightly higher than the Regional NT figure of 31 but younger than the national median of 38. In the age distribution, 55 - 64 year-olds are highly represented at 11.7%, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is smaller at 11.9% compared to Regional NT. Post-2021 Census adjustments show the cohort aged 0 to 4 has increased from 6.6% to 7.5% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 13.3% to 11.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic changes are anticipated, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 106 people (19%) from 556 to 663, while the cohorts aged 85+ and 35 to 44 are projected to experience population decreases.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 May 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.