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Nightcliff has an estimated 4,343 residents, up from 3,884 at the 2021 Census — a change of 459 people, or 11.8%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 70.2% of that increase. That puts 2,995 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch estimate Nightcliff to have approximately 4,343 residents as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 459 individuals (11.8%) from the 3,884 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated count incorporates ABS Estimated Resident Population figures of 4,343 from June 2025 alongside 64 validated new addresses established following the Census. With 2,995 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits within the upper quartile across nationwide regions examined by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the 9.5% national benchmark and its surrounding SA3 territory, Nightcliff's 11.8% gain positions it among the region's fastest-growing localities.
Inbound overseas migration provided the primary impetus for this growth, accounting for roughly 70.2% of the aggregate demographic increase in recent times. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates SA2 forecasts from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures. For localities not included in that dataset, as well as for all projections beyond 2032, calculations apply age-bracket growth trajectories drawn from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023 from 2022 baseline statistics). Projections indicate Nightcliff will experience demographic expansion outpacing the median of Australian statistical areas, adding 577 people by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which represents an overall gain of 13.3% across the 16 years.
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Residential planning permissions in Nightcliff have averaged roughly 3 dwellings per year, totaling 18 homes sanctioned throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). In that same span (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 13.1 incoming residents arrived for each completed dwelling, creating a substantial shortfall in new housing that typically heightens buyer competition and drives capital appreciation. New residential builds carry an average construction valuation of $530,000, moderately exceeding the regional norm and pointing toward premium property standards. Additionally, the local planning pipeline recorded $11.2 million in commercial building permissions during this financial year, demonstrating steady non-residential development.
Building volumes in Nightcliff remain substantially subdued relative to Greater Darwin, trailing the regional per-capita baseline by 59.0%. Such constrained residential output regularly bolsters pricing and demand across the established property market. Construction activity also tracks below nationwide benchmarks, reflecting an established urban landscape and potential zoning constraints. Sanctioned residential projects are evenly split, with 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This balance toward higher-density housing creates accessible price points that appeal to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. With an approval ratio of roughly 2495 people per dwelling approval, the suburb displays the characteristics of a highly established urban environment. Long-range demographic modeling indicates Nightcliff will absorb an additional 577 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If residential construction remains at current rates, housing creation could lag behind demographic expansion, creating heightened competition among buyers and reinforcing property value growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nightcliff, worth an estimated $45 million. A further 14 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $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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Infrastructure upgrades, public planning frameworks, and major capital works serve as vital drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key projects positioned to influence the surrounding area. Notable developments include the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff, John Stokes Square Redevelopment, Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, and the Darwin Mid Suburbs Area Plan, with primary local initiatives detailed below.
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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.
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 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.
John Stokes Square Redevelopment
The John Stokes Square redevelopment in Nightcliff has transformed an aging public housing estate into a mixed use social housing and community precinct. Delivered by the Northern Territory Government, the project provides a new Nightcliff Police Station, 78 purpose built social housing units for seniors and people living with disability, improved public open space and landscaping, and a pedestrian friendly link between Nightcliff Village and Nightcliff Shopping Centre.
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.
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.
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.
2,624 residents of Nightcliff are employed, from a labour force of 2,702. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 75.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,368, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Nightcliff maintains a workforce with substantial educational qualifications, marked by strong participation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.9%, and solid job stability across the preceding twelve months. Employment figures for March 2026 show 2,624 employed local residents, while the jobless rate sits 0.6% beneath the 3.5% benchmark seen across Greater Darwin. Labour market participation remains robust at 75.9%, compared with 72.9% throughout Greater Darwin. Census records indicated that only 4.6% of workers operated from home, though these figures were collected during Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
The community exhibits an exceptionally strong specialization in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.6 times the broader regional proportion. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 6.7% of local employment, falling short of the 9.2% recorded in Greater Darwin. Comparing Census workplace locations against resident counts reveals that this largely residential community provides limited local commercial employment. Evaluating data from SALM and the ABS, AreaSearch notes that over the 12-month period local employment edged up by 0.1% against a 0.7% expansion in the labour pool, generating a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. Across Greater Darwin over the same timeframe, job numbers climbed 0.4%, the workforce grew 0.8%, and unemployment increased by 0.3 percentage points. Long-range labour demand forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context on future workforce trajectories in Nightcliff. These five- and ten-year models have been applied to the local industry distribution. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral projections against Nightcliff's employment base yields an estimated local employment expansion of 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this illustrative extrapolation applies sector weightings without accounting for local population adjustments).
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Median household income in Nightcliff is $2,051 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,203 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,322 a year against an average of $86,201. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place taxpayer income levels in the Nightcliff SA2 among the highest across the nation. Median taxable earnings reached $73,322 while the mean income stood at $86,201, outperforming Greater Darwin benchmarks of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Factoring in a 9.41% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $80,222 for median earnings and $94,313 on average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal weekly earnings at $1,203, ranking in the 91st percentile nationally.
Income distribution is centered around the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which encompasses 36.4% of local residents (1,580 people), closely mirroring the regional share of 36.7%. Furthermore, 30.2% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, underpinning high local spending capacity. Housing costs consume 14.9% of income, while overall earnings place the community in the 70th percentile for disposable income and in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nightcliff had 1,522 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 55% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,972 a month. Rent absorbs 17.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Nightcliff consisted of 35.9% houses and 64.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Darwin metro where the split was 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 19.9%, notably higher than Darwin metro levels, while 25.0% of properties were mortgaged and 55.1% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs were recorded at $1,972, coming in below the Darwin metro baseline of $2,100, while median weekly rent was $350 compared to $385 across Darwin metro.
Relative to national figures, local mortgage repayments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental payments sit below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nightcliff counted 1,522 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,702 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 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 living arrangements at 60.9%, comprising couples with children at 26.1%, couples without children at 25.3%, and single parent families at 8.1%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 39.1%, made up of single-person households at 30.8% and group living arrangements at 7.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Darwin standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.1% of adults in Nightcliff hold a university qualification, including 28.7% with a bachelor degree and 17.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 16.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 505 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,070 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 credentials among Nightcliff residents greatly exceed broader geographic averages, with 51.1% of the population aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 27.3% in NT and 30.4% across Australia. This concentration of advanced qualifications positions the local workforce well for professional, knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 28.7%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 17.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational qualifications represent 24.8% of formal credentials for residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (16.1%). Engagement in formal study is elevated within the community, as 32.6% of residents are currently enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by level, 10.4% attend university or tertiary institutions, 8.6% are in primary education, and 6.4% are undertaking secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Nightcliff reaches 11 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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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Transport network assessments indicate that 11 active public transit stops serve Nightcliff, catering to bus services. A total of 19 transit routes access these stops, delivering 1,063 passenger journeys every week. Transit convenience is favorable, with residents generally residing 210 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the outward commute is primarily vehicular, with private cars serving 84% of commuters and 5% utilizing bicycles. Vehicle access averages 1.2 per household, trailing regional benchmarks. A modest 4.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 151 daily departures, providing around 96 services each week for each individual stop.
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78.3% of residents in Nightcliff report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality indicators and illness rates reveal very positive health outcomes in Nightcliff, marked by a low incidence of common long-term illnesses across all demographic cohorts. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing roughly 62% of all residents (2,692 people). This level of private medical coverage exceeds both Greater Darwin at 57.8% and the broader Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 6.0% and 6.1% of residents respectively, whereas 78.3% of the community indicated they were entirely free of medical conditions, compared with 77.1% across Greater Darwin.
Working-age cohorts exhibit solid health metrics with minimal chronic disease. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 12.1% of the population (525 people), outstripping the Greater Darwin proportion of 10.7%. Health profiles for this senior group are notably strong, achieving nationwide percentile rankings above the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.2% of Nightcliff residents were born overseas and 32.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (18.8%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Nightcliff, with 37.2% of residents born abroad and 32.7% using a non-English language in their domestic environment. Christianity represents the most widely held faith, observed by 35.9% of the local population. A significant divergence from regional norms appears in Hinduism, which accounts for 9.5% of residents in Nightcliff compared to only 4.2% across Greater Darwin. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 21.7% of the population, followed by Australian at 18.8% and Other backgrounds at 16.5%. Notable variations in ethnic representation also exist across the community: Filipino ancestry accounts for 3.1% (compared with 3.8% across the broader region), Greek ancestry represents 3.6% (versus 2.3% regionally), and Indian ancestry stands at 4.0% (against 2.2% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nightcliff is 34, younger than 84% 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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The demographic profile of Nightcliff shows a younger skew compared to Greater Darwin in older brackets. Based on figures revised to August 2026, 41.2% of the local population consists of adults aged 25 - 44, exceeding the 34.9% regional level, while children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 27.1% compared to 32.1% regionally. This results in an estimated median age of 34, matching both the 2021 Census figure and the Greater Darwin median of 34 from that same Census. Within age brackets, mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 reduced their population share from 21.6% at the Census to an estimated 19.6%.
Looking forward to 2041, residents aged 65+ are projected to drive the bulk of local population growth, increasing by 213 residents (41%) to a total of 738.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nightcliff
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 2 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,884 at the 2021 Census → 4,343 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 (701021025). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.