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Millner has an estimated 2,718 residents, up from 2,576 at the 2021 Census — a change of 142 people, or 5.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 77.2% of that increase. That puts 1,849 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Millner is close to 2,718 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 142 people (5.5%) from the 2,576 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 2,718 alongside address tracking gathered since the Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 1,849 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density found in other analyzed locations nationwide. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 77.2% of the total demographic gains in the recent timeframe.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, and to project trends beyond 2032, growth rates organized by age cohort from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 figures) are applied. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, the locality is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the national median, with an anticipated increase of 309 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, which would represent an overall rise of 11.4% across the 16 years.
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Millner has recorded an average of roughly 1 new residential approval each year, representing a total of 8 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 5 approvals documented. With an average of 1.4 new residents moving in per new dwelling annually between FY-21 and FY-25, demand and supply have remained balanced to support stable market conditions, though this has risen to 34.5 people per home over the last 2 financial years, indicating a tightening of supply relative to rising demand. Newly built homes carry an average construction value of $452,000, pointing to developer interest in the high-end, premium sector.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.1 million this financial year, reinforcing the area's primary focus on residential properties. Construction activity in Millner is considerably lower than in Greater Darwin, sitting at 68.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited rate of new building projects generally bolsters demand and values for existing properties. This volume is also below the national benchmark, highlighting the mature state of the local market and suggesting potential zoning or planning constraints. The new projects consist of 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This balanced mix offering higher-density options yields more affordable opportunities for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors. Long-term forecasts indicate that Millner will add 309 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If construction remains at its current pace, the supply of new housing may fail to keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on residential prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects close to Millner, worth an estimated $438 million. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major projects represent key factors influencing regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key projects that are likely to influence the local area. The primary projects of relevance include the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff, the John Stokes Square Redevelopment, the Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and the Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, with detailed information on the most significant projects provided below.
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Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff
The Australian Government committed $50 million to deliver up to 100 new social and accessible homes across the Northern Territory under the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP). The NT Government is delivering the program, with homes built to adaptable standards to suit seniors and people with mobility issues. In the Top End, the first 8 homes across Rapid Creek, Tiwi and Wanguri were completed in July 2025 by C&R Constructions. A further 6 Top End homes are due to commence October 2025 with completion by mid-2026.Concurrent construction is underway in Katherine East (9 homes), Tennant Creek (3 homes) and Alice Springs (6 homes), all targeting mid-2026 completion.
Nightcliff Village Masterplan
City of Darwin is delivering the Nightcliff Village Masterplan through staged public realm upgrades to revitalise the village centre. Stage 1 streetscape beautification was completed in November 2024, including upgraded pedestrian access, new trees, lighting, stormwater improvements, public art and laneway enhancements. Additional stages will progressively deliver further landscaping, seating, shade, artwork and public space improvements.
Casuarina Square Redevelopment
A major redevelopment of Casuarina Square, the Northern Territory's largest shopping centre, owned and managed by Sentinel Property Group. Work began on 21 July 2025 on the estimated $60 million project, which includes a full Woolworths supermarket fitout and mall specialty upgrade, the Northern Territory's first Woolworths Direct-to-Boot service, a raised and expanded undercover carpark on Trower Rd, and an enclosed, air-conditioned redevelopment of The Quarter dining precinct with an expanded mix of food and entertainment retailers.The centre is remaining fully operational throughout construction, which is scheduled for completion by mid-2026.
Intersection Upgrade - Dick Ward Drive and Fitzer Drive
Road safety upgrade funded through the Australian Government Black Spot Program and delivered by City of Darwin. Works include reconstruction of the pedestrian refuge island, new traffic islands, separation of left and right turn lanes on Fitzer Drive, new road pavement, and relocation of a light pole to improve the right turn from Dick Ward Drive. Construction commenced on 11 May 2026 and is scheduled for completion by the end of July 2026, weather permitting.
Sea Breeze Apartments
Sea Breeze is a six storey residential and commercial development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive in Coconut Grove, on the fringe of the Nightcliff Commercial Precinct in Darwin. The project comprises 92 apartments (a mix of two and three bedroom layouts across ten floorplans) above two levels of underground parking, plus around 700 sqm of ground floor commercial and retail space. Originally designed in 2015, construction was halted in 2016 when the NT property market downturn hit, with only the basement car parks and ground floor commercial level completed at that time.Builder and developer Sunbuild restarted works on site in 2023 following a renewed period of growth in the Territory economy, and the project is currently under construction and selling off the plan.
Nightcliff Sports Club Master Plan
A conceptual master plan by Rossi Architects for the redevelopment of the Nightcliff Sports Club precinct in Darwin's northern suburbs. The club is home to lawn bowls greens, a bistro, bars and gaming facilities, and supports affiliated Darwin sporting clubs including Nightcliff Bowls, Nightcliff Football (Tigers), Nightcliff Cricket, Nightcliff Netball and others. The master plan sets out a long-term vision for upgraded clubhouse and recreational facilities, distinct from the separately funded City of Darwin-led Nightcliff Oval changeroom project next door.No development application or construction timeline has been confirmed publicly.
CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures
A completed $30.8 million, three-storey health teaching and research facility at Charles Darwin University's Casuarina campus, known as CDU Blue 8. The Centre for Better Health Futures includes clinical and preclinical simulation environments, laboratories, and research infrastructure, including a simulated emergency department and a 10-bed hospital ward. The building is home to CDU's new School of Medicine and the Menzies Medical Program, and more than 2000 students from 10 health disciplines began using the facility throughout 2026.
Royal Darwin Hospital Expansion
A multi-phase expansion of the Northern Territory's primary tertiary hospital located in Tiwi. Key components under construction include a new $57.7 million three-storey Mental Health Inpatient Facility providing 24 beds delivered by Sitzler, and an $18.2 million 32-bed modular multipurpose ward built by Aspire Design & Construct. The expansion significantly improves acute care capacity for bariatric, renal, and general patients while offering modern therapeutic environments.
1,564 residents of Millner are employed, from a labour force of 1,621. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,266, about 83% 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 workforce in Millner is highly educated and features a strong representation of workers in essential service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of only 3.5% and a 0.5% rise in estimated jobs over the past year. There were 1,564 employed residents as of March 2026, with the unemployment level matching the Greater Darwin rate of 3.5% and workforce participation aligning closely with the 72.7% recorded across Greater Darwin. According to Census records, a minor 4.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures.
The major employment categories for residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The local area displays a notable concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, with its share of employment reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, accounting for 13.3% of local employment compared to 19.5% across the wider region. Comparing the number of working residents to those employed locally suggests that this heavily residential neighborhood provides few local job opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.5% while the labor force expanded by 0.7%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Over the same period, Greater Darwin saw employment grow by 0.4% and its labor force increase by 0.8%, with unemployment increasing by 0.3 percentage points. Broader trends can be understood through the national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce composition to project potential growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to Millner's specific workforce profile suggests local job growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Millner is $1,817 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $957 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,329 a year against an average of $68,573. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO records from the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Millner SA2 recorded a median income of $58,329 and an average income of $68,573. These figures are slightly above the national benchmarks and compare to median and average values of $66,956 and $77,199 throughout Greater Darwin. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.41% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would stand at approximately $63,818 for the median and $75,026 for the average. Census statistics show individual income at the 74th percentile ($957 weekly), whereas household earnings sit at the 54th percentile.
Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range includes 39.4% of the population (1,070 individuals), which is comparable to the 36.7% rate observed across the wider region. Residential costs account for 15.4% of income, yet solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the 55th percentile, and the SEIFA score places the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Millner had 969 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 34% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Millner at the time of the latest Census consisted of 52.5% standalone houses and 47.5% alternative dwellings like semi-detached homes, apartments, and other properties, contrasting with Darwin metro's breakdown of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership in Millner stood at 22.6%, which is higher than the Darwin metro level, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (28.9%) or renting (48.5%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,733 per month, which sits well below the Darwin metro median of $2,100, while the median rent was $340 per week compared to the metro average of $385.
Looking nationally, Millner's mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Millner counted 969 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,022 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 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 64.8%, which includes couples with children at 26.9%, couples without children at 21.6%, and single parents at 14.3%. The remaining 35.2% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 27.3% and group households making up 8.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 individuals is smaller than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.7% of adults in Millner hold a university qualification, including 23.2% with a bachelor degree and 11.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 164 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 872 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in Millner is high compared to regional and national figures, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.3% across the NT and 30.4% throughout Australia. This educational profile positions the suburb well for jobs in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (19.7%).
There is a high rate of educational enrollment in the suburb, with 33.2% of residents currently participating in formal study. This student population includes 9.8% in primary schools, 8.5% in higher education, and 5.9% in secondary schools.
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Public transport in Millner reaches 16 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 16 active stops operating in Millner, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops host 35 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,781 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 153 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice of travel at 85%, followed by buses at 7% and cycling at 2%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 4.6% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 254 trips per day, which translates to approximately 111 weekly services per individual stop.
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76.9% of residents in Millner report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators point to positive trends for Millner residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality and health data showing results that align with national averages. The incidence of common medical conditions is low across younger and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the population (~1,448 people). This compares to a rate of 57.8% across Greater Darwin. The most prevalent health issues reported by residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 6.5% and 5.7% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 76.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 77.1% throughout Greater Darwin. Health indicators for residents under 65 are better than the national average. The community includes 336 residents aged 65 and over, making up 12.4% of the population, which is higher than the 11.0% share in Greater Darwin. Senior citizens in the area enjoy particularly strong health outcomes, ranking higher than the general population compared to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.7% of Millner residents were born overseas and 40.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.7%) and English (17.7%). 6.0% 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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Millner displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.7% of the local population born overseas and 40.8% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 39.2% of the local community. The most distinct religious concentration is seen in Hinduism, which is practiced by 10.5% of residents, representing a significantly higher share than the Greater Darwin average of 4.2%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Millner are Other at 21.3%, which is higher than the regional average of 13.1%, Australian at 17.7%, and English at 17.7%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Filipinos making up 5.3% of the population (compared to 3.8% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Greeks representing 3.9% of residents (compared to 2.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millner is 36. 30.8% 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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With a median age of 36, Millner's population is slightly older than the Greater Darwin median of 34, but slightly younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Darwin, Millner has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (13.5%) and a lower proportion of those aged 45 - 54 (10.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 demographic has increased from 10.8% to 13.5% of the total, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 15.3% to 17.1%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 10.0%, and the 0 to 4 age bracket has dropped from 6.7% to 4.8%.
Long-range projections to 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts for Millner. The 65 to 74 group is projected to see the largest increase at 41%, adding 75 residents to total 260, while the 0 to 4 cohort is expected to grow by 3% (4 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Millner
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,576 at the 2021 Census → 2,718 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 (701021023). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.