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Darwin City has an estimated 8,597 residents, up from 7,149 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,448 people, or 20.3%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 88.7% of that increase. That puts 2,712 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Darwin City stands at approximately 8,597 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,448 residents (20.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,149 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 8,597 in June 2025 alongside 69 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,712 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The expansion rate of 20.3% since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the state benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
The expansion was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 88.7% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this information, and to project development beyond 2032, AreaSearch projects growth by applying age cohort expansion rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 statistics). Looking ahead at shifting demographics, population growth is expected to exceed the national median, with the locality projected to add 1,767 persons by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall gain of 20.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
48 new dwellings have been approved in Darwin City over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. 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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Darwin City averages approximately 9 new residential approvals each year, with 48 residential approvals recorded over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 0 registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of 20.5 new residents added for every constructed residence over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while newly built dwellings carry an average construction cost of $594,000, indicating developers are prioritizing upmarket, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $76.0 million this financial year, showing strong local business development activity.
Compared against Greater Darwin, Darwin City exhibits 56.0% more construction activity (per person). This offers a wider selection of properties for purchasers. However, this volume remains below the national average, reflecting the established state of the neighborhood and suggesting potential regulatory limits on development. All recent additions to housing stock have consisted of medium and high-density structures. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable points of entry and holds appeal for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area has approximately 343 people per dwelling approval, showing space for future expansion. Long-term forecasts indicate Darwin City will gain 1,767 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If local construction volumes do not increase, housing supply is likely to fall short of population gains, which will probably exacerbate buyer competition and support future price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Darwin City, worth an estimated $2.28 billion. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.38 billion. 11 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning developments. A total of 24 projects have been flagged by AreaSearch as likely to influence the area. Prominent developments include the Darwin Galleria (Former Coles Site Redevelopment), the Civic and State Square Precinct Revitalisation, the Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel Refurbishment & Apartment Addition, and the Darwin Digital Hub, with the accompanying directory highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Darwin Galleria (Former Coles Site Redevelopment)
A major revitalisation of the former Coles site into a premium mixed-use precinct in the Darwin CBD. The project includes a multi-level retail podium with a flagship supermarket, specialty retail tenancies, and alfresco dining spaces. The redevelopment aims to integrate seamlessly with the Smith Street Mall improvements while providing modern office space and potential hospitality facilities in the upper levels to drive city center foot traffic.
Larrakia Cultural Centre
Major Indigenous cultural centre on the Darwin Waterfront celebrating Larrakia Country, language, culture and knowledge. The project includes exhibition galleries, performance and education spaces, retail, cultural experiences and landscaped public areas. Construction commenced in May 2024 following a ground turning ceremony, with Sunbuild appointed as the main contractor.
Civic and State Square Precinct Revitalisation
Revitalisation of the Civic and State Square Precinct in Darwin CBD to deliver shady parklands, public art, and connections across Parliament House, Supreme Court, and Government House. Completed milestones include the 450-bay underground car park, native gardens, Chan Lawns, and the Liberty Square redevelopment. Construction of the cornerstone 3-storey State Square Building (formerly intended as the NT Art Gallery) is tracking towards structural completion in mid-2026, with the Northern Territory Government executing an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process to determine its final activation and use.
Northern Territory Art Gallery
The Northern Territory Art Gallery, formally the State Square Building, is a 145 million dollar cultural facility under construction in Darwin's State Square precinct in the CBD, adjacent to Parliament House and the Supreme Court, as part of the Darwin City Deal jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Australian Governments. Designed by Ashford Architects with Clare Design and Hully Liveris, and built by local contractor Sitzler Pty Ltd, the three storey building with a basement level features a ground level foyer, two large gallery display spaces, offices, a courtyard, and space for a retail shop and cafe, with a first floor verandah facing Smith Street.Construction is anticipated to be completed in Q3 2026. Following a cost blowout of more than 100 million dollars above original estimates, the Northern Territory Government has opened the building's future use and operation to a public Expression of Interest process, so its final function as an art gallery is not yet confirmed.
Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel Refurbishment & Apartment Addition
A major refurbishment and adaptive reuse project at the 88 The Esplanade site, involving the conversion of hotel rooms into private residential apartments and the refurbishment of remaining guest suites. The project includes upgrades to the penthouse suites and common areas, with active renovation works scheduled between November 2025 and April 2026.
Darwin Waterfront Central Precinct Redevelopment
Major $250 million masterplanned redevelopment of the Darwin Waterfront Central Precinct. The project includes Australia's first saltwater surf park, a tropical snorkelling lagoon, new waterfront pools, an Entry Plaza, Celebration Lawns, a Convention Centre Hotel, and 2.8 hectares of public parklands.
Darwin City Stadium
The Darwin City Stadium is a proposed 25,000-seat multi-purpose venue designed to anchor the Northern Territory's bid for the 20th AFL license. Following the May 2024 release of the strategic business case by the AFL Team NT Taskforce, the project remains a centerpiece of a 10-year roadmap to establish a local AFL club. The stadium is planned for the former Shell fuel tank site and is intended to host AFL, Cricket, Rugby, and Soccer, while supporting the NT Government's 2030 population growth and liveability targets.
Darwin Innovation Hub
Darwin Innovation Hub is a technology and startup innovation hub operating in the Darwin CBD. It provides startup incubation, accelerator programs, co-working space, business support, digital skills development, investment readiness programs and landing pad services for companies expanding into Northern Australia.
5,977 residents of Darwin City are employed, from a labour force of 6,146. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 78.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 13,607, about 158% 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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Darwin City is home to a highly qualified labor force, featuring a strong representation of essential services industries, a low unemployment rate of 2.7%, and an estimated 0.7% growth in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, there were 5,977 employed local residents, while the unemployment rate remained 0.7% below the Greater Darwin rate of 3.5%, and labor force participation stood exceptionally high (78.5% compared to Greater Darwin's 72.7%). Census records indicate that a minimal 4.7% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in accommodation & food, with employment shares reaching 2.0 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector is less represented, accounting for 5.3% of workers compared to the regional figure of 9.2%. With 1.9 workers for every local resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as a major employment center, providing more job positions than it has residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.7% and the total labor force grew by 0.8%, while unemployment levels held steady. Over the same timeframe, Greater Darwin saw employment grow by 0.4% and the labor force grow by 0.8%, while its unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage points. The national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand for Darwin City. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment distribution to estimate growth trajectories. While total employment across Australia is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Weighting these industry-specific projections against the local employment profile suggests Darwin City's job numbers will increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Darwin City is $2,151 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,236 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,810 a year against an average of $73,417. 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 level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Darwin City SA2 is $62,810, and the average taxpayer income is $73,417. These values exceed the national benchmarks, comparing to a median of $66,956 and an average of $77,199 across Greater Darwin. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, estimated income levels as of March 2026 would be around $68,720 (median) and $80,326 (average). Based on the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sits at the 92nd percentile nationally ($1,236 weekly).
Analyzing the brackets, 42.7% of the population (3,670 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the wider region where 36.7% fall into the same bracket. High housing expenses demand 19.0% of local income, but strong wages ensure that disposable income remains at the 70th percentile, and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Darwin City had 2,984 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 99% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 77% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,781 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Darwin City at the time of the last Census consisted of 0.5% standalone houses and 99.4% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments), contrasting with the Darwin metropolitan split of 63.5% standalone houses and 36.5% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Darwin City lagged behind the metropolitan average, sitting at 7.9%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgagors (15.1%) or renters (77.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the wider Darwin metropolitan benchmark at $1,781, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $450, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,100 and $385.
Nationally, Darwin City's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, but rental costs are much higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darwin City counted 2,984 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,588 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 51.4%, consisting of couples with children at 13.2%, couples without children at 32.3%, and single parent households at 4.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 48.6%, with single-person households at 38.4% and shared group households at 10.2%. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.1% of adults in Darwin City hold a university qualification, including 31.0% with a bachelor degree and 16.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 180 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,071 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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Academic credentials in Darwin City are considerably higher than regional and national levels, with 51.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.3% across NT and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well to benefit from professional, knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 31.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 28.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (15.7%). Student representation is high, with 31.5% of the population actively enrolled in formal study.
This comprises 13.1% attending tertiary institutions, 5.0% in primary schools, and 3.4% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Darwin City reaches 12 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 transport networks feature 12 active transit points in Darwin City, which service bus routes. There are 27 unique routes running through these stops, generating 1,368 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is ranked as good, with residents living an average of 219 meters from the closest transport point. Since the area is primarily residential, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 62%, followed by walking at 25% and cycling at 3%. Car ownership stands at 0.8 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional average.
A relatively low 4.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 pandemic guidelines). Transit service frequency averages 195 trips daily across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 114 weekly trips at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.6% of residents in Darwin City report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 1.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Public health metrics reveal positive outcomes across Darwin City, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of common medical conditions across all age segments, while private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 55% of the population (~4,762 people). This compares to a rate of 57.8% throughout Greater Darwin. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 5.2 and 5.0% of the population, respectively, while 82.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 77.1% in Greater Darwin.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 9.4% of the population (805 people), which is below the Greater Darwin proportion of 11.0%. Seniors in the area display strong health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.7% of Darwin City residents were born overseas and 40.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.9%) and Australian (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Darwin City displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 40.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 51.7% born in another country. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 31.7% of the population. A notable religious concentration is found in Hinduism, which represents 11.7% of residents, significantly higher than the Greater Darwin average of 4.2%. Regarding ancestry (the birth country of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Darwin City are English at 20.9%, Other at 20.2% (which is substantially higher than the regional average of 13.1%), and Australian at 14.6% (which is notably lower than the regional average of 22.6%).
There are also clear differences in the representation of other nationalities: Sri Lankan ancestry is found in 0.7% of Darwin City (vs 0.3% regionally), Korean at 0.9% (vs 0.2%), and Filipino at 2.6% (vs 3.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Darwin City is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 43.4% 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 Darwin City is 33 years, which is close to the Greater Darwin average of 34 and well below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Darwin region, Darwin City has a larger percentage of residents aged 25 - 34 (32.5%) but a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (5.1%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is far higher than the national benchmark of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 1.4% to 2.6% of the population.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 9.9% to 7.8%, and the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 33.6% to 32.5%. Future demographic projections suggest the age structure of Darwin City will change by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow, increasing by 407 people (40%) from 1,016 to 1,424, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to rise by a minor 8% (25 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darwin City
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 13 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 — 69 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,149 at the 2021 Census → 8,597 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 (701011002). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.