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Humpty Doo has an estimated 9,513 residents, up from 8,387 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,126 people, or 13.4%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 46.2% of that increase. Density is about 60 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis from AreaSearch indicates Humpty Doo has a population of approximately 9,513. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 8,387 people, this represents an expansion of 1,126 people (13.4%). This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 9,513 as of June 2025 alongside 36 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With 60 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable space across its land area. Outpacing the nationwide benchmark (9.5%), the 13.4% expansion since the 2021 census positions Humpty Doo as a regional frontrunner in population growth.
While every component including overseas migration and interstate migration made positive contributions, natural growth served as the primary catalyst, accounting for roughly 46.2% of recent overall population gains. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year have been utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries. For unlisted SA2 locations, as well as broader projections extending post-2032, age-cohort growth rates from the most recent ABS Greater Capital Region release (issued in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied. In terms of future trajectory, the locality is forecast to experience population expansion tracking above median population growth of Australian statistical areas. Driven by current annual ERP metrics, Humpty Doo is modeled to add 1,256 persons by 2041, which equates to an overall rise of 13.2% across the 16 years.
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161 new dwellings have been approved in Humpty Doo over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Humpty Doo have averaged roughly 32 dwellings per year, accumulating to 161 homes throughout the previous 5 financial years. Across this period between FY-22 and FY-26, approximately 4.1 people per year relocated to the locality for every constructed dwelling, demonstrating that local supply significantly trails incoming demand and fostering heightened purchaser competition and upward price pressure. Newly built residences carry an estimated construction cost averaging $355,000, coming in below the regional average and providing relatively accessible entry points. Concurrently, commercial approvals totaling $4.8 million were recorded this financial year, underscoring the distinctly residential focus of local development.
Per-capita building activity in Humpty Doo closely mirrors that of Greater Darwin, sustaining a steady balance with broader regional trends. The composition of new builds is heavily weighted toward standalone homes at 97.0%, alongside 3.0% medium and high-density housing, thereby reinforcing the established low-density atmosphere oriented around spacious family living. Furthermore, an estimated 398 people per dwelling approval highlights the subdued pace and tranquil nature of the local development landscape. According to the newest quarterly figures from AreaSearch, demographic modeling projects Humpty Doo to expand by 1,256 residents heading toward 2041. Ongoing construction activity aligns constructively with anticipated demand, helping preserve orderly property conditions and mitigating sharp escalation in prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects close to Humpty Doo, worth an estimated $2.61 billion. 2 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, national security and business parks & technology hubs. 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 planning, infrastructure investments, and major capital initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local development. At present, AreaSearch has identified no projects anticipated to directly influence the area. Key projects referenced across the broader region include Darwin Renewable Energy Hub, Darwin to Palmerston Mass Transit Corridor, Hudson Creek Power Station, and Darwin Corporate Park, with pertinent details outlined below.
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Darwin Energy Hub
Northern Territory Government project to construct and operate a renewable energy generation precinct in the Weddell region, with 3 to 6 solar farms in 30 to 35 MW lots, battery energy storage systems, a substation and about 15 km of overhead transmission lines connecting to the Channel Island-Hudson Creek line near Weddell Power Station. The project will supply about 180 to 210 MW of solar generation and storage directly into the Darwin-Katherine electricity system. The NT EPA assessment was completed in 2025 and the Minister granted environmental approval with conditions.
Berrimah Road Duplication - Stuart Highway to Tiger Brennan Drive
Planned duplication of Berrimah Road to a dual carriageway between Stuart Highway and Tiger Brennan Drive to improve freight efficiency, road safety and traffic capacity, supporting Darwin Port and future residential growth including Northcrest. The project remains in the Australian Government's funded road corridor program and is progressing through planning.
Northcrest
A 168-hectare master-planned community development delivering up to 2,000 housing lots. The precinct includes residential homes, parks, a government primary school, retirement living, and 56,000sqm of retail, dining, and commercial space.
Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection overpass
Construction of a new overpass to improve road safety, reduce traffic delays, and increase freight connectivity. The new overpass carries Berrimah Road traffic over Tiger Brennan Drive. Final works include shared user paths, landscaping, and emergency services access.
Defence Establishment Berrimah Redevelopment
Base-wide redevelopment of Defence Establishment Berrimah (DEB), a tri-service Defence support hub located in Coonawarra, about 8km east of Darwin CBD. The project delivers upgraded in-ground services including power supply, water and fire water systems, sewerage and ICT infrastructure, along with security upgrades and construction of three deployable force precincts with hardstands, messing, ablutions and recreational areas. Internal road network improvements will be delivered if budget allows. Delivered under Defence's Estate Capital and Sustainment Works Program via a head contractor construct-only arrangement, with Jacobs engaged as Project Manager/Contract Administrator.
Darwin Corporate Park
Darwin Corporate Park is a premier business park for mixed use commercial office space located in Berrimah, recognised as the geographic centre of greater Darwin. The precinct currently comprises five premium three-level office buildings set on 25,800 square metres, holding a 5-star NABERS rating and campus-style landscaping with covered walkways. Stage 1 was completed in 2014 and is almost fully leased. Stage 2 delivered Building 7, a purpose-built 3,500 square metre call centre solely occupied by bet365 as its Australian headquarters.The masterplan envisions up to eight office buildings in total. The park was sold by Berrimah Holdings to a South Australian private equity group, Spencer Property Group, for approximately 78.5 million AUD in one of the largest commercial real estate transactions in Darwin's history.
Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage (AROWS)
AROWS is a proposed off-stream water storage scheme that will secure Darwin's long-term water supply by capturing wet-season flow from the Adelaide River into a naturally occurring basin north of Lake Bennett, without damming the river itself. Stored water will be pumped via a new pipeline alongside the Stuart Highway to an expanded Strauss Water Treatment Plant, adding around 60 gigalitres of water per year to the Darwin region. The project forms Stage 2 of the Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program, delivered jointly by the NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure and Power and Water Corporation.Stage 1, covering planning, approvals and the Manton Dam return to service, is funded by the Australian Government ($300.6 million) and NT Government ($27 million). A tier 3 environmental impact assessment referral was lodged with the NT EPA in 2025, and construction is not expected to begin before 2028.
5,621 residents of Humpty Doo are employed, from a labour force of 5,766. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 74.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% 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 7,459, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Humpty Doo features an even distribution across white and blue collar occupations, alongside prominent representation in essential services. Over the preceding twelve months, estimated employment growth reached 0.6%, with unemployment sitting at a modest 2.5%. By March 2026, 5,621 residents were actively employed, while the jobless rate was 0.9% lower than the 3.5% reported for Greater Darwin, and labour participation closely aligned with Greater Darwin's 72.9%. According to Census findings, only 6.4% of workers operated from home, though broader Covid-19 restrictions during that period may have influenced this outcome.
Leading sectors engaging local workers include construction, public administration & safety, as well as health care & social assistance. Construction stands out with distinct concentration, employing workers at 1.8 times the broader regional proportion. On the other hand, health care & social assistance accounts for 8.4% of local jobs, trailing the regional benchmark of 14.2%. Disparities between the Census working population and resident counts indicate that this largely suburban community features relatively constrained commercial employment within its own borders. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics across the 12 months to March 2026, Humpty Doo saw a 0.6% gain in employment alongside a 0.8% rise in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points lift in the unemployment rate. In Greater Darwin over the same timeframe, jobs grew by 0.4%, the workforce expanded by 0.8%, and unemployment climbed by 0.3 percentage points. Broader trends from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections issued in Mar-26 provide perspective on medium-to-long term labor trajectory. Nationwide, job numbers are anticipated to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variation across individual industries. Weighting these sector forecasts against the occupational profile of Humpty Doo indicates potential local job increases of 5.7% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, though this illustrative model relies on straightforward sectoral weighting without adjusting for localized demographic shifts.
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Median household income in Humpty Doo is $2,569 a week (about $134,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,145 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,332 a year against an average of $77,816. 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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Aggregated postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 show taxpayers in the Humpty Doo SA2 recording a median income of $67,332 and an average income of $77,816, exceeding both the national benchmark and Greater Darwin equivalents of $66,956 and $77,199. Factoring in a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $73,668 for median income and $85,138 for average income. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings all positioned favorably between the 88th and 91st percentiles across the country.
Weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 form the largest single grouping at 31.8% (3,025 residents), mirroring the wider regional level of 36.7%. Meanwhile, 42.0% of earners take home more than $3,000 weekly, reflecting significant household financial capacity. Even though residential expenses account for 15.1% of income, robust earnings keep disposable income at the 91st percentile, placing the district in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Humpty Doo had 2,623 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 61% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,347 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached, and alternative housing types), presenting a stark contrast to Darwin metro with its 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 24.3%, noticeably surpassing the Darwin metro rate, while remaining homes were under a mortgage (60.9%) or occupied by tenants (14.8%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations sat at $2,347 and median weekly rent reached $400, both exceeding Darwin metro levels of $2,100 and $385 respectively. On a broader scale, Humpty Doo's mortgage payments sit well above the nationwide average of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also tracking above the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Humpty Doo counted 2,623 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,975 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Domestic living arrangements are predominantly family-oriented, representing 80.7% of all residences; this includes 40.8% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. The remaining 19.3% consists of non-family living structures, made up of lone person households at 16.0% alongside group households at 3.4%. Average occupancy stands at a median household size of 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.6 figure observed across Greater Darwin.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in Humpty Doo hold a university qualification, including 10.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 38.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,931 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 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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Higher education attainment is relatively subdued in the district, where the 15.3% holding university qualifications falls well short of the 31.3% SA4 region benchmark, highlighting a clear opening for focused academic pathways. Among tertiary degree holders, Bachelor degrees make up 10.2%, while graduate diplomas and postgraduate qualifications account for 2.7% and 2.4% respectively. In contrast, vocational and technical expertise is widespread, with 50.0% of residents aged 15+ holding non-tertiary awards, comprising certificates (38.9%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). A considerable 31.9% of the local population is actively attending educational institutions. Breakdown of this cohort reveals 13.1% attending primary education, 10.0% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% engaged in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Humpty Doo reaches 24 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.3 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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The local transit network within Humpty Doo features 24 active transport stops accommodating various bus services. These locations are connected via 46 individual routes that deliver a combined total of 2,498 weekly passenger trips. Public transit convenience is categorized as limited, as the typical resident is situated 2611 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential makeup of the area, daily travel predominantly heads outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 94% of commuters. Household motor vehicle availability averages 2.3 per dwelling, exceeding the regional figure.
Meanwhile, a modest 6.4% of the workforce operated from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by COVID-19 circumstances. Daily operations across the transit network average 356 trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 104 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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76.3% of residents in Humpty Doo report no long-term health condition. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding chronic condition prevalence and mortality indicators point to favorable community health standards in Humpty Doo, with low incidences of standard illnesses across both younger and older cohorts. In addition, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 58% of the total population (~5,517 people). Asthma and arthritis rank as the most frequently identified chronic illnesses locally, affecting 6.5 and 6.3% of residents respectively, whereas 76.3% reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 77.1% in Greater Darwin. Working-age individuals demonstrate strong health metrics with minimal chronic disease burden.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 13.6% of the population (1,295 people), surpassing the Greater Darwin level of 10.7%. Older citizens in the community exhibit especially robust health outcomes, achieving national rankings that exceed those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Humpty Doo is largely Australian-born, at 86.0% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.1%) and English (28.0%). 5.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics place Humpty Doo below nationwide levels, characterized by 89.1% Australian citizenship, 86.0% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity constitutes the predominant religious denomination, embraced by 40.1% of residents. Meanwhile, Buddhism represents 2.1% of the local population, compared with 3.3% across Greater Darwin. When examining reported parental heritage, the three most prominent ancestry backgrounds in Humpty Doo are Australian at 32.1% (well above the regional average of 22.6%), English at 28.0% (outpacing the regional average of 21.7%), and Irish at 7.7%. Other distinct ancestral compositions include Australian Aboriginal backgrounds at 5.1% of Humpty Doo (compared with 7.0% regionally), German heritage at 4.1% (vs 3.2%), and Dutch ancestry representing 1.4% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Humpty Doo is 39. 22.6% 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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Age demographics in Humpty Doo align tightly with Greater Darwin across all major demographic brackets, with no individual segment deviating by more than 10.0 percentage points from regional proportions. The median age is estimated at 39, holding constant from the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years above the Greater Darwin benchmark of 34 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable transition since the Census has occurred in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), which grew from 11.0% to an estimated 13.6%. This reflects an aging local demographic rather than incoming residents, with the 45 to 54 cohort contracting from 17.5% to an estimated 14.7% while the 55 to 64 group expanded from 13.7% to 15.6%.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior brackets are projected to drive the majority of demographic expansion, gaining 611 residents (47%) to total 1,907.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Humpty Doo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 36 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,387 at the 2021 Census → 9,513 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 (701031032). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.