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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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count in Mount Johns reaches roughly 5,069 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,044 individuals (25.9%) from the 4,025 residents counted in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,069 as of June 2025 alongside 9 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. With 267 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a generous spatial environment with capacity for prospective building. Outpacing both state figures and the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, Mount Johns's 25.9% expansion establishes it at the forefront of regional growth, underpinned chiefly by overseas migration which supplied around 84.8% of recent population additions.
Projections utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data referencing 2022 as a foundation across SA2 boundaries. Where specific coverage is unavailable, and for years beyond 2032, models incorporate age-bracket growth trajectories sourced from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region forecasts (based on 2022 figures). Looking forward, the locality is anticipated to register expansion exceeding median regional levels across Australia, adding 963 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which represents an overall climb of 19.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
44 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Johns over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential construction authorizations in Mount Johns have maintained an annual pace of about 8 approvals, totaling 44 residences during the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because incoming population averaged 17.5 new residents per year for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), buyer requirements significantly exceed available stock, placing upward pressure on property values and intensifying market rivalry. Meanwhile, new dwellings reflect an average expected construction cost of $338,000—sitting underneath regional benchmarks—which provides more accessible price points for buyers. Furthermore, commercial permits have reached $22.5 million during the ongoing financial year, pointing to moderate commercial building activity.
Relative to Rest of NT, building volumes in Mount Johns remain elevated (18.0% above the regional per-person benchmark over the 5 year period), preserving avenues for purchasers while backing established demand, notwithstanding a recent moderation in construction velocity. Activity remains below national levels, suggesting a mature development phase alongside potential planning limitations. Recent construction is divided between 11.0% detached houses and 89.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density formats creates attainable purchase opportunities for downsizing households, property investors, and first-time buyers, representing a clear shift from the prevailing profile of 45.0% houses as land becomes scarce and consumer requirements adjust. A ratio of 2641 people per approved home underscores a calm, modest building landscape. Forecasts from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate Mount Johns will gain 963 residents leading up to 2041. Should current construction rates persist, the delivery of new dwellings could fall short of resident inflows, likely intensifying competition and bolstering real estate values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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. 18 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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Community outcomes are heavily shaped by civil infrastructure works, strategic planning initiatives, and major developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development, St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project, Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension And Redevelopment, and the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment.
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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.
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.
Gillen Oval Multi-Sport Precinct
Northern Territory Government project delivering a new multi-sport precinct at Gillen Oval with two irrigated multi-use playing fields, modern change rooms, toilets, canteen, shaded spectator areas, lighting, fencing, expanded parking, landscaping and improved pedestrian connections. A design and construct contract has been tendered, with the project progressing into delivery.
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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Mount Johns boasts a highly educated labor force with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 0.7%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year. As of March 2026, 4,149 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 5.2% below Regional NT's rate of 5.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (98.1% compared to Regional NT's 69.8%). Based on Census responses, a low 2.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Primary employment sectors for local workers comprise health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as retail trade.
The community displays notable concentration in health care & social assistance, holding an industry concentration 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.1% of employment relative to 5.0% regionally. With 0.6 workers per resident recorded at the Census, local job availability remains favorable. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the year to March 2026, both employment and the broader labor force grew by 2.7%, while the jobless rate held flat. Across Regional NT over the identical timeframe, employment expanded by 2.8%, workforce participation rose by 2.7%, and unemployment showed a slight decline. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on potential employment trajectories for Mount Johns across five- and ten-year spans. Across Australia, workforce growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these national industry weightings to Mount Johns suggests local employment could lift by 7.4% over five years and 15.4% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows Mount Johns SA2 taxpayers achieving a median earnings level of $75,318 and a mean of $84,457, ranking among the nation's upper tier and exceeding Regional NT figures of $53,572 (median) and $63,776 (average). Accounting for a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $82,405 for median earnings and $92,404 for average income as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual remuneration placed between the 82nd and 94th percentiles across Australia.
Weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 account for 38.4% of the population (1,946 individuals), mirroring the 33.6% proportion in the surrounding region. High earning capacity is evident with 33.8% receiving over $3,000 weekly, providing strong backing for premium retail. Accommodation costs consume 14.9% of earnings, positioning the area in the 83rd percentile for disposable funds and placing its SEIFA income score 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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At the latest Census, the housing inventory in Mount Johns was composed of 44.6% separate houses alongside 55.4% other formats such as semi-detached residences and units, contrasted with 75.6% separate houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Outright home ownership matched the regional rate at 14.8%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.5% and rental accommodations represented 53.7%. Median monthly mortgage commitments mirrored the Regional NT benchmark of $1,733, whereas median weekly rents stood at $400 against $150 across Regional NT (where mortgages also averaged $1,733). In a national context, local mortgage servicing sits below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs run above the $375 national benchmark.
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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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 62.9%, comprising 30.4% couples raising children, 25.5% couples without children, and 6.9% one-parent households. Non-family living situations make up 37.1% of households, consisting of 31.1% lone-person occupants and 5.2% shared group homes. The median household occupancy of 2.4 people sits below the Regional NT benchmark 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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Tertiary attainment in Mount Johns tracks well above broader indicators, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, compared to 20.1% across the SA4 region and 20.1% throughout Rest of NT. Bachelor degrees represent the primary credential at 27.9%, followed by 11.1% holding postgraduate degrees and 3.2% with graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical expertise is also widely held, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (19.1%). Engagement in formal study is prominent throughout the community, with 28.5% of residents actively enrolled in education.
Within this cohort, 10.2% attend primary school, 6.1% are in secondary schooling, and 5.7% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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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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Public transit infrastructure in Mount Johns includes 13 operating passenger stops providing bus connectivity. A network of 3 routes serves these locations, delivering a total of 88 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is moderate, with residents being situated an average of 482 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the main mode for 79% of journeys, followed by 10% walking and 5% cycling. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, outpacing regional averages, while a modest 2.3% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census under possible pandemic-related influences.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 12 trips per day across all available lines, representing roughly 6 weekly trips per individual 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 displays favorable health metrics in AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness, with both younger and older cohorts showing low rates of common health conditions, while private health insurance uptake is remarkably broad at approximately 62% of the population (3,122 people). This compares to 51.6% across Regional NT and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.9% and 5.4% of residents respectively, while 79.9% of the local population reported no chronic conditions, exceeding the 78.4% figure across Regional NT.
Working-age citizens demonstrate strong health profiles with minimal chronic disease, while seniors aged 65 and over make up 8.3% of the community (422 people) and achieve health rankings that surpass the national standard.
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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Mount Johns reflects considerable cultural variety, with 28.8% of individuals using a non-English language at home and 42.8% having been born abroad. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 45.6% of residents. The most noticeable variation from regional averages appears in the Other religious category, which represents 2.5% of the population compared to 5.2% across Regional NT. Regarding parental ancestral background, the three most common heritages in Mount Johns are English at 21.5% (exceeding the regional level of 14.3%), Australian at 17.3%, and Other at 15.2% (above the regional mark of 6.9%).
Other distinct demographic variations include Filipino ancestry at 3.1% (compared to 1.4% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 7.1% (versus 43.6% across the region), and Maori heritage at 1.1% (compared to 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Johns is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Mount Johns leans towards younger cohorts. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 41.5% of the populace consists of adults aged 25 - 44, compared to 35.0% across Regional NT, while individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 26.7% against a regional share of 35.2%. This establishes the median age at an estimated 34, declining from 35 at the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years higher than the Regional NT median of 31 from that same Census. The proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 25.2% at the Census to an estimated 23.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate the largest numeric expansion will occur within the 45 - 64 cohort, increasing by 386 residents (32%) to 1,578, while the 65+ age group will see the fastest relative growth, climbing 60% to reach 677 residents.
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 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
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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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 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 Jul 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (702011049). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.