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Darwin City has an estimated 8,615 residents, up from 7,149 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,466 people, or 20.5%. 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 2,718 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Darwin City stands at approximately 8,615 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,466 people (20.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 7,149 people. Such demographic growth is calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 8,597 alongside 82 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With 2,717 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls into the upper quartile for density across AreaSearch's national database. Outperforming both the territory and the broader nation (9.5%), Darwin City's 20.5% post-2021 census expansion highlights its regional prominence.
Net overseas migration was the central catalyst, accounting for roughly 88.7% of all recent population additions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, serve as the foundation for AreaSearch's SA2 figures. For locations missing from this series or for horizons beyond 2032, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth trajectories from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking forward, the locality is slated for demographic expansion higher than the national median, tracking toward a rise of 1,725 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP population figures, equating to a 19.8% cumulative gain across the 16 years.
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48 new dwellings have been approved in Darwin City over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.2 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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Council approvals for residential projects across Darwin City have tracked at approximately 9 dwellings per annum, totalling 48 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area welcomed an average of 20.5 new residents annually for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), demand vastly outpaces additions to stock, putting upward pressure on property values and buyer competition. Furthermore, typical construction expenditure stands at an average value of $594,000 per dwelling, outstripping standard regional benchmarks and pointing toward high-specification builds.
In addition, $76.0 million in commercial development approvals was registered this financial year, underscoring strong commercial development momentum. Per capita building volume in Darwin City outpaces Greater Darwin by 73.0%, providing greater variety for prospective purchasers. Concurrently, activity remains underneath national benchmarks, reflecting an established urban fabric alongside potential planning limitations. Recent residential delivery has focused exclusively on attached dwellings, catering to downsizers, property investors, and entry-level purchasers seeking compact, cost-effective urban living. Projections indicate that Darwin City will welcome 1,707 residents through to 2041 relative to the newest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If residential building activity continues at current rates, housing creation could trail demographic expansion, heightening competition among purchasers and sustaining value appreciation.
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 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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Strategic infrastructure, public realm developments, and major planning initiatives represent pivotal drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 24 major projects poised to shape the district. Prominent undertakings include Darwin Galleria (Former Coles Site Redevelopment), Civic and State Square Precinct Revitalisation, Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel Refurbishment & Apartment Addition, and Darwin Digital Hub, alongside key initiatives summarized in the subsequent project schedule.
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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 78.6%. 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 13,642, 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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A well-qualified local labour force characterizes Darwin City, alongside strong representation in essential services, a tight 2.7% jobless rate, and 0.7% annual employment expansion. As of March 2026, 5,977 residents are actively employed, with local unemployment tracking 0.7% below the 3.5% reported across Greater Darwin. Labour market engagement is exceptionally strong, recording a 78.6% participation rate versus 72.9% across Greater Darwin. Census records indicated that only 4.7% of the workforce worked remotely, although prevailing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions must be taken into account. The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise public administration & safety, accommodation & food, alongside health care & social assistance.
Concentration within accommodation & food is remarkably pronounced, tracking at 2.0 times regional norms. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.3% of resident workers, trailing the 9.2% recorded in Greater Darwin. Operating with 1.9 workers for every resident as at the Census, the precinct serves as a major regional employment center, drawing in workers from outlying suburbs. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics, the 12 months to March 2026 saw a 0.7% increase in jobs paired with a 0.8% expansion in the labour pool, which maintained an even unemployment rate. In Greater Darwin, by comparison, employment grew 0.4%, the workforce expanded 0.8%, and unemployment increased by 0.3 percentage points. Broader trends can also be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been cross-referenced against the local industry baseline. Nationally, employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Weighting these projections against Darwin City's industry breakdown points to potential local job gains of 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in 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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Taxpayer income across Darwin City SA2 exceeds the Australian benchmark based on ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $62,810 alongside an average income of $73,417, compared to $66,956 and $77,199 across Greater Darwin. Factoring in Wage Price Index gains of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current modeled estimates indicate a median of $68,720 and an average of $80,326 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings at the 92nd percentile nationwide ($1,236 weekly). A sizable 42.7% of residents (3,678 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, aligned with the 36.7% proportion seen across the wider region.
While local accommodation absorbs 19.0% of earnings, solid household remuneration maintains disposable income at the 70th percentile, positioning the locality in the 8th decile for SEIFA 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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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 0.5% houses and 99.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Greater Darwin's breakdown of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Darwin City stood at 7.9%, with 15.1% under a mortgage and 77.0% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan payments were $1,781, lower than the $2,100 reported across Greater Darwin, while typical weekly rent was $450, exceeding the Greater Darwin benchmark of $385. Nationwide, Darwin City's mortgage payments remain below the national average of $1,863, whereas local rental rates exceed the broader Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darwin City counted 2,984 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,596 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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Family units constitute 51.4% of local households, encompassing couples without children (32.3%), couples with children (13.2%), and single parent families (4.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 48.6%, led by lone person households at 38.4% alongside group households at 10.2%. The typical household size is 2.0 people, smaller than the Greater Darwin standard 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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Darwin City exhibits high tertiary attainment, with 51.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, well above the 27.3% in NT and 30.4% in Australia. This strong educational profile underpins a competitive knowledge-sector economy. Bachelor degrees represent 31.0% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational training is likewise prominent, with 28.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (15.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the area, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. Tertiary students constitute 13.1% of the population, while primary schooling accounts for 5.0% and secondary education captures 3.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Darwin City reaches 11 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 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 transit coverage across Darwin City includes 11 operational bus stops. These facilities are linked by 33 individual routes that deliver 2,074 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average of 221 meters from their closest stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow, with private vehicles accounting for 62% of journeys, 25% completed on foot, and 3% via bicycle. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.8 per dwelling. A modest 4.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 296 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 188 weekly trips per individual 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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Health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Darwin City, with low mortality rates and minimal chronic illness across age categories. Private hospital and health insurance uptake is strong, encompassing approximately 55% of the total population (~4,772 people), compared with 57.8% across Greater Darwin. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the precinct, affecting 5.2 and 5.0% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 82.6% of residents reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Darwin rate of 77.1%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 8.9% of residents (763 people), tracking beneath the 10.7% regional proportion.
Wellness among older residents remains high, aligning closely with wider national standards.
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 features a diverse community, with 40.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 51.7% born overseas. Christianity represents the most common faith, accounting for 31.7% of residents. In addition, Hinduism represents 11.7% of the local population, notably higher than the Greater Darwin benchmark of 4.2%. Regarding parental lineage, the leading declared ancestries across Darwin City are English (20.9%), Other (20.2%, above the 13.1% regional figure), and Australian (14.6%, below the 22.6% regional average). Specific communities show distinct local representation, including Sri Lankan at 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. 44.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Darwin City is predominantly young and pre-family. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that 52.0% of the population falls into the 25 - 44 age cohort, compared to 34.9% across Greater Darwin, while those aged 0 - 24 comprise 20.4% versus 32.1% across the broader region. The median age is an estimated 33 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, 1 year below the Greater Darwin figure of 34 at that Census, and younger than the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Between the 2021 Census and current estimates, the 45 - 64 age category experienced a decline from 21.4% to an estimated 18.8%. In absolute terms, the 25 - 44 bracket will lead expansion through to 2041, increasing by 562 (13%) to 5,039, whereas the 65+ demographic is projected to grow most rapidly in percentage terms, rising 60% to 1,225 residents.
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 Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,149 at the 2021 Census → 8,615 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 (701011002). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.