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Mount Johns has an estimated 5,069 residents, up from 4,025 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,044 people, or 25.9%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 84.8% of that increase. That puts 268 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 Mount Johns stands at approximately 5,069 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,044 individuals (25.9%) from the 4,025 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,069, supplemented by 7 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level results in a density of 267 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with ample space per resident and opportunity for expansion. The area's 25.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national metric of 9.3%, as well as the broader territory, positioning it as a leading growth zone.
Net overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 84.8% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For SA2 regions lacking this specific data, and to project trends beyond 2032, growth rates segmented by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 using 2022 statistics) are applied. Future forecasts suggest population growth in regional sectors will exceed the national median, with Mount Johns projected to add 991 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a long-term growth rate of 19.6% over the 16 years.
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53 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Johns over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 10 new residential building approvals have been registered annually in Mount Johns, equating to a total of 53 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 10 approvals have been logged. With an average of 14.5 new residents added per constructed home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of new completions, a dynamic that typically spurs price appreciation and heightens competition among buyers, even as new residences show an average building value of $181,000—a figure below regional benchmarks that offers more budget-friendly opportunities.
Additionally, commercial development is progressing at a moderate pace, with $22.5 million in commercial project approvals recorded during the current financial year. Compared against the Rest of NT, residential building activity in Mount Johns is moderately elevated, tracking 45.0% higher per capita over the 5 year period, which helps preserve choice for buyers while maintaining demand for established stock, though construction momentum has slowed recently. This rate of development sits below the national average, pointing to the established nature of the market and potential regulatory limits. Recent construction activity consists of 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% semi-detached dwellings or multi-unit apartments. This emphasis on higher-density projects offers lower-cost pathways into the market, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the historical dwelling profile (where houses currently make up 45.0%), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land alongside changing housing preferences and affordability constraints. The ratio of 3728 residents for each new dwelling approval highlights the quiet, low-scale nature of local construction. Looking forward, the population of Mount Johns is projected to increase by 991 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, additions to the housing stock may not keep up with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on home values.
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Johns, worth an estimated $226 million. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.3 billion. 19 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, energy and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 15 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development, St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project, Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension And Redevelopment, and Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, with details on the most significant projects provided in the following list.
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Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension and Redevelopment
More than $200 million staged expansion and redevelopment of the Lasseters Hotel Casino precinct by Iris Capital. The project includes a new hotel with around 235 additional guest rooms, residential apartments, expanded casino and gaming areas, new bars and restaurants, rooftop bar, resort pools, entertainment facilities including bowling and cinema, childcare, gym, day spa and convention facility upgrades. Development approvals have been secured and staged construction is progressing.
St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project
Redevelopment of the historic 8.2-hectare St Mary's Hostel site to deliver approximately 120 social and affordable dwellings. The project is currently in the early works phase, with the NT Government's 2026 Budget allocating an additional $12 million for remediation and enabling infrastructure (power, water, and roads). Site preparation and demolition activities are underway as of early 2026, with remediation expected to commence mid-year. The development strictly preserves the heritage-listed St Mary's Chapel and its mural, serving as a focal point for the community and Stolen Generation survivors.
Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department is a multi-phased project aimed at significantly expanding acute care capacity in Central Australia. Key upgrades include a dedicated paediatric zone, a mental health and alcohol/other drugs (AOD) hub with acute behavior treatment spaces, and additional inpatient beds. The facility features a state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre and enhanced resuscitation capabilities to improve patient outcomes while remaining fully operational throughout the construction stages.
Jim McConville Oval Lighting Towers
Installation of four permanent sports lighting towers at Jim McConville Oval in Gillen, Alice Springs, delivered by the NT Government Department of Logistics and Infrastructure with the Alice Springs Town Council. The project has formally progressed through Development Consent Authority approval, with preliminary works increasing on site and construction estimated to be finalised by April 2026. The lighting will allow year-round evening use for sporting codes such as cricket and AFL, supporting extended training, competition, and improved safety for players and spectators.The oval remains open to the public throughout construction.
Alice Springs Flood Mitigation Project
A critical infrastructure initiative designed to safeguard Alice Springs from extreme weather events. Following significant flooding in early 2026, the project has transitioned into an active construction phase for immediate works. The program involves trunk drainage upgrades, structural mitigation measures, and property-level flood protection for over 380 properties. Current works focus on enhancing the resilience of the Todd River catchment and local stormwater networks to handle 1 in 100 year events.
Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development
Approved development for 144 apartments across six buildings (five at six storeys, one at five storeys) and a single-storey office at the former Melanka site. The NT Government will acquire 50 percent of the units for key worker accommodation, with the remainder available for private sale and rent. Designed by DKJ Architects, the 100 million AUD project aims to accommodate transient workers while respecting Todd Street's visual characteristics.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ATSIAGA)
Revised proposal for a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art gallery within the Anzac Oval Precinct. The project has been redesigned from the original concept, reducing the building to three storeys and relocating it to front Wills Terrace while retaining the sporting oval. During 2025 the project remained subject to funding uncertainty following changes to the masterplan and Commonwealth funding review.
St Mary's Hostel Housing Development
The Northern Territory Government is developing the former St Mary's Hostel site in Alice Springs for up to 120 social housing dwellings while safeguarding the historic St Mary's Chapel and other culturally significant places connected with Stolen Generations history. The 2026 NT Budget provides an additional $12 million in 2026-27 to support a Housing Australia Future Fund application, in addition to earlier Commonwealth enabling infrastructure funding. Initial enabling works for power, water, sewerage, roads, site preparation and demolition are underway, with remediation expected to commence in 2026 and completion of enabling infrastructure targeted for mid-2027.A 2.51 hectare part of the site was provisionally declared as St Mary's, Alice Springs heritage place in February 2026.
4,149 residents of Mount Johns are employed, from a labour force of 4,178. Unemployment sits at 0.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% 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 4,511, about 89% 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 labor force in Mount Johns is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in essential service fields, accompanied by an unemployment rate of only 0.7% and estimated job growth of 2.7% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,149, with an unemployment rate 5.2% lower than the Regional NT average of 5.9%, and a participation rate that is exceptionally high at 97.7% compared to 69.9% in Regional NT. Census figures show a modest 2.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this data reflects periods affected by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The health care & social assistance sector shows a strong local concentration, employing residents at 1.5 times the regional rate. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises are underrepresented, accounting for just 0.1% of employment compared to a regional average of 5.0%. The presence of 0.6 local jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher-than-average availability of employment within the immediate area. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 2.7% and the total labor force grow by 2.7%, preserving a steady unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NT experienced a 2.8% rise in employment alongside a 2.7% expansion of the labor force, resulting in a minor reduction in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment trends in Mount Johns. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future employment trajectories. While total employment across Australia is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these national trends to the local employment structure suggests jobs held by Mount Johns residents could grow by 7.4% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population growth forecasts.
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Median household income in Mount Johns is $2,288 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,306 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,318 a year against an average of $84,457. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Mount Johns SA2 are positioned among the highest cohorts nationally, featuring a median income of $75,318 and an average of $84,457. These figures compare to a median of $53,572 and an average of $63,776 across Regional NT. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.41% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be approximately $82,405 for the median and $92,404 for the average. Census records confirm that household, family, and individual earnings in Mount Johns are elevated, placing between the 82nd and 94th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket consists of the 38.4% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,946 residents), which aligns with the wider region where 33.6% fall into this range. A notable 33.8% of the population earns more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent pockets that support local commerce. Housing costs consume 14.9% of local incomes, and strong earnings place residents in the 83rd percentile for disposable funds, with the area's SEIFA income metric sitting in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Johns had 1,449 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 45% detached houses and 10% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Mount Johns at the last Census consisted of 44.6% detached houses and 55.4% other formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NT where houses comprised 75.6% and other dwellings accounted for 24.5%. Home ownership rates in Mount Johns matched the Regional NT average of 14.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (31.5%) or renting (53.7%). The median monthly payment for mortgage holders matched the Regional NT benchmark of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $150 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Mount Johns are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Johns counted 1,449 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,825 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% 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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Family units constitute the majority of households at 62.9%, consisting of couples with children at 30.4%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parents at 6.9%. Non-family households represent the remaining 37.1% of the total, with single-person households accounting for 31.1% and group households making up 5.2%. The median household size of 2.4 individuals is smaller than the Regional NT average of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.2% of adults in Mount Johns hold a university qualification, including 27.9% with a bachelor degree and 11.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 761 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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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Levels of educational qualification in Mount Johns are significantly higher than regional averages, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 20.1% in the SA4 region and 20.1% across the Rest of NT. This strong educational profile positions the workforce well for professional, knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (19.1%).
Enrollment in education is strong, with 28.5% of the local population engaged in some form of study. This cohort includes 10.2% attending primary schools, 6.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.7% undertaking higher education programs.
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Getting around Mount Johns means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transport network shows 13 active transit stops within Mount Johns, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which combine to offer 88 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 482 meters from their closest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 79%, followed by walking at 10% and cycling at 5%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles, which is higher than the regional benchmark.
A low proportion of residents (2.3%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across the network averages 12 daily trips per route, which translates to roughly 6 weekly departures at each individual transit stop.
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79.9% of residents in Mount Johns report no long-term health condition. 2.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Mount Johns exhibits favorable health statistics according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic disease metrics, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older demographics, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the population (3,122 people). This compares to 51.6% in Regional NT and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions were identified as the most frequent medical issues in the area, affecting 5.9% and 5.4% of the population respectively, while 79.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT.
The working-age population is notably healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 9.1% of the population (461 people), and health measures within this senior group rank even higher relative to national averages than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.8% of Mount Johns residents were born overseas and 28.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.5%) and Australian (17.3%). 7.1% 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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The local population features a high degree of cultural diversity, with 28.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 42.8% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 45.6% of residents. The most distinct variance from broader patterns is in the Other category, which represents 2.5% of local residents compared to 5.2% across Regional NT. Regarding parental birthplace, the three most common ancestries in Mount Johns are English at 21.5% of the population (well above the regional average of 14.3%), Australian at 17.3%, and Other at 15.2% (exceeding the regional average of 6.9%).
Other notable differences in ethnic representation include Filipino residents making up 3.1% of the population (compared to 1.4% regionally), Australian Aboriginal residents at 7.1% (compared to 43.6% regionally), and Maori residents at 1.1% (compared to 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Johns is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 32.1% 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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Mount Johns has a median age of 35, which is older than the Regional NT median of 31 but slightly younger than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional NT, Mount Johns has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (19.2%) and a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (9.7%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 8.8% to 11.1% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 17.3% to 19.2%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 group fell from 22.5% to 21.0%, and the 0 to 4 cohort decreased from 7.4% to 5.9%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic forecasts project major shifts in the local age profile. The 45 to 54 group is expected to grow significantly, increasing by 309 people (50%) from 612 to 922, while the 0 to 4 cohort is projected to see a minor rise of 8%, adding 24 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Johns
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,025 at the 2021 Census → 5,069 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 (702011049). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.