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Rapid Creek has an estimated 3,564 residents, up from 3,261 at the 2021 Census — a change of 303 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 70.4% of that increase. That puts 1,856 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the community of Rapid Creek has an estimated 3,564 inhabitants as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,261 people, this represents an expansion of 303 people (9.3%). These calculations are derived from ABS estimated resident population statistics indicating 3,564 people in June 2025 alongside 1 validated new addresses confirmed post-census. The local population density stands at 1,856 persons per square kilometer, exceeding benchmarks across Australia evaluated by AreaSearch. The suburb's 9.3% expansion since the census sits just 0.2 percentage points under the nationwide rate of 9.5%, underscoring solid demographic momentum.
Inward overseas migration served as the core growth catalyst, generating roughly 70.4% of total population additions in recent times. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. For localities lacking direct coverage or for forecasting beyond 2032, cohort-specific growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region dataset (utilising 2022 figures) are applied. Looking ahead, population growth is expected to outperform median national benchmarks, adding 473 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, representing an overall increase of 13.3% across the 16 years.
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Residential building approvals in Rapid Creek have maintained a modest pace of roughly 2 new dwellings annually, accumulating to 10 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, approximately 8.8 people arrived per newly constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years, signaling that construction volumes are trailing population demand and creating upward pressure on prices. Newly approved residences carry an average estimated construction value of $570,000, tracking slightly above regional norms to highlight an emphasis on higher-end development. Demonstrating the district's predominantly residential character, commercial approvals reached $1.2 million during this financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Rapid Creek lags considerably behind Greater Darwin, tracking 72.0% below regional average per person. This constrained construction pipeline reinforces demand and pricing for existing housing stock. Construction rates also sit below national benchmarks, pointing to physical planning constraints and a highly settled urban environment. All recent building activity has been restricted to detached houses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density suburban atmosphere designed for households seeking larger living footprints. The focus on single-family home construction exceeds the existing dwelling composition (41.0% at Census), highlighting persistent appetite for detached properties despite higher density trends. With roughly 2350 people per dwelling approval, the local real estate environment exhibits clear signs of long-term maturity. Longer-term forecasts from AreaSearch's latest quarterly figures indicate Rapid Creek will gain 473 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall short of demographic expansion, amplifying market competition and underpinning property valuations.
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 Rapid Creek, worth an estimated $80 million. A further 12 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $436 million. 6 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 capital expenditure and planning developments play a pivotal role in shaping community growth and property outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects with direct local relevance. These major initiatives include Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff, CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures, John Stokes Square Redevelopment, and Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade.
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Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff
The Australian Government committed $50 million to deliver up to 100 new social and accessible homes across the Northern Territory under the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP). The NT Government is delivering the program, with homes built to adaptable standards to suit seniors and people with mobility issues. In the Top End, the first 8 homes across Rapid Creek, Tiwi and Wanguri were completed in July 2025 by C&R Constructions. A further 6 Top End homes are due to commence October 2025 with completion by mid-2026.Concurrent construction is underway in Katherine East (9 homes), Tennant Creek (3 homes) and Alice Springs (6 homes), all targeting mid-2026 completion.
Sea Breeze Apartments
Sea Breeze is a six storey residential and commercial development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive in Coconut Grove, on the fringe of the Nightcliff Commercial Precinct in Darwin. The project comprises 92 apartments (a mix of two and three bedroom layouts across ten floorplans) above two levels of underground parking, plus around 700 sqm of ground floor commercial and retail space. Originally designed in 2015, construction was halted in 2016 when the NT property market downturn hit, with only the basement car parks and ground floor commercial level completed at that time.Builder and developer Sunbuild restarted works on site in 2023 following a renewed period of growth in the Territory economy, and the project is currently under construction and selling off the plan.
Nightcliff Village Masterplan
City of Darwin is delivering the Nightcliff Village Masterplan through staged public realm upgrades to revitalise the village centre. Stage 1 streetscape beautification was completed in November 2024, including upgraded pedestrian access, new trees, lighting, stormwater improvements, public art and laneway enhancements. Additional stages will progressively deliver further landscaping, seating, shade, artwork and public space improvements.
Casuarina Square Redevelopment
A major redevelopment of Casuarina Square, the Northern Territory's largest shopping centre, owned and managed by Sentinel Property Group. Work began on 21 July 2025 on the estimated $60 million project, which includes a full Woolworths supermarket fitout and mall specialty upgrade, the Northern Territory's first Woolworths Direct-to-Boot service, a raised and expanded undercover carpark on Trower Rd, and an enclosed, air-conditioned redevelopment of The Quarter dining precinct with an expanded mix of food and entertainment retailers.The centre is remaining fully operational throughout construction, which is scheduled for completion by mid-2026.
Royal Darwin Hospital Expansion
A multi-phase expansion of the Northern Territory's primary tertiary hospital located in Tiwi. Key components under construction include a new $57.7 million three-storey Mental Health Inpatient Facility providing 24 beds delivered by Sitzler, and an $18.2 million 32-bed modular multipurpose ward built by Aspire Design & Construct. The expansion significantly improves acute care capacity for bariatric, renal, and general patients while offering modern therapeutic environments.
Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade
Construction of a new three-storey mental health inpatient facility providing acute inpatient beds and a Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The facility connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway, with internal fitouts currently progressing toward completion. The project also encompasses upgrades to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to meet modern reprocessing standards and clinical safety requirements.
Nightcliff Sports Club Master Plan
A conceptual master plan by Rossi Architects for the redevelopment of the Nightcliff Sports Club precinct in Darwin's northern suburbs. The club is home to lawn bowls greens, a bistro, bars and gaming facilities, and supports affiliated Darwin sporting clubs including Nightcliff Bowls, Nightcliff Football (Tigers), Nightcliff Cricket, Nightcliff Netball and others. The master plan sets out a long-term vision for upgraded clubhouse and recreational facilities, distinct from the separately funded City of Darwin-led Nightcliff Oval changeroom project next door.No development application or construction timeline has been confirmed publicly.
CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures
A completed $30.8 million, three-storey health teaching and research facility at Charles Darwin University's Casuarina campus, known as CDU Blue 8. The Centre for Better Health Futures includes clinical and preclinical simulation environments, laboratories, and research infrastructure, including a simulated emergency department and a 10-bed hospital ward. The building is home to CDU's new School of Medicine and the Menzies Medical Program, and more than 2000 students from 10 health disciplines began using the facility throughout 2026.
2,196 residents of Rapid Creek are employed, from a labour force of 2,239. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 75.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,720, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market is characterised by qualified professionals and strong representation across essential services, featuring an unemployment rate of merely 1.9% alongside a 0.8% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 2,196 residents are actively employed. Local joblessness sits 1.5% below the Greater Darwin rate of 3.5%, while labour force participation remains healthy at 75.5% versus 72.9% across Greater Darwin. Census records indicated that 6.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors supporting local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
The suburb exhibits strong occupational concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, public administration & safety accounts for only 15.0% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Darwin proportion of 19.5%. Given the disparity between local jobs and resident workers at the Census, this largely residential precinct provides comparatively few workplace destinations within its own borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the 12 months to March 2026, jobs grew by 0.8% against a 0.7% expansion in the labour pool, preserving low unemployment levels. Across the same timeframe, Greater Darwin registered 0.4% employment growth and a 0.8% increase in the labour force, leading to a 0.3 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking to broader trajectories, national labour projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for local workforce demand over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. Applying these industry weightings to the suburb's current employment profile suggests local job opportunities could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (noting this illustrative calculation relies on sector weighting rather than localized demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Rapid Creek is $2,208 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,229 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,907 a year against an average of $88,064. 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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According to AreaSearch's assessment of ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023, the Rapid Creek SA2 recorded a median individual income of $74,907 and an average of $88,064, ranking among the top tiers nationally. These figures surpass Greater Darwin averages of $66,956 (median) and $77,199 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at roughly $81,956 for median income and $96,351 on average as of March 2026. Across Census 2021 metrics, local family, personal, and household earnings placed between the 78th and 92nd percentiles across Australia.
The most common individual income band was $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 35.8% of residents (1,275 people), very close to the broader regional proportion of 36.7%. Strong purchasing power is underscored by the 32.6% of households generating weekly earnings above $3,000. Residential housing expenses absorb 14.0% of income, positioning residents in the 80th percentile for disposable funds and placing the suburb in the 8th decile on the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rapid Creek had 1,309 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 57% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,956 a month. Rent absorbs 15.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. 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 latest Census, the housing landscape in Rapid Creek comprised 41.4% houses and 58.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms), contrasting with the wider Darwin metro pattern of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Outright homeownership reached 19.0%, outpacing the Darwin metro benchmark, while 24.6% of properties were held with a mortgage and 56.4% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,956, below the Darwin metro standard of $2,100, while median weekly rent was $350 compared to $385 across the metropolitan area. On a nationwide basis, local mortgage payments run above the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs sit below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rapid Creek counted 1,309 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,431 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% 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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Families constitute 61.3% of local households, comprising 26.7% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. The remaining 38.7% consist of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences representing 30.0% and shared group homes accounting for 8.4%. The median household size stands at 2.4 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Darwin standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.2% of adults in Rapid Creek hold a university qualification, including 28.7% with a bachelor degree and 19.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,360 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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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Academic credentials in Rapid Creek substantially exceed regional and national standards, with 54.2% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 27.3% in NT and 30.4% in Australia. This strong educational profile underpins a skilled, knowledge-oriented workforce. Bachelor degrees represent the most common attainment level at 28.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.8%). In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 23.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (14.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 30.9% of the population attending an educational institution.
This cohort includes 9.4% in tertiary programs, 9.0% in primary schooling, and 6.5% attending secondary institutions.
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Public transport in Rapid Creek reaches 15 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit network features 15 active transit stops throughout Rapid Creek, operated via bus services. These stops are connected by 25 separate routes that generate 1,265 passenger trips each week. Commuter access is strong, with typical walking distances of 200 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, most workers travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles representing the primary mode for 84% of commuters, while 6% commute by bicycle. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, sitting under the regional norm. Additionally, 6.2% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 180 trips per day across the network, providing approximately 84 weekly trips per individual stop.
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78.4% of residents in Rapid Creek report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Rapid Creek are exceptionally positive, with AreaSearch evaluations showing minimal prevalence of common ailments across all age demographics and favorable mortality patterns. Comprehensive health coverage is widespread, with approximately 63% of the total population (2,256 people) maintaining private policies, outperforming Greater Darwin at 57.8% and the broader Australian level of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported medical issues in the suburb, affecting 5.4% and 6.7% of the community, respectively. Meanwhile, 78.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, tracking higher than the Greater Darwin benchmark of 77.1%.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 10.5% of the community (374 people) and exhibit especially robust health metrics that outrank national elderly cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.4% of Rapid Creek residents were born overseas and 29.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.4%) and Australian (19.9%). 4.6% 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 well established in Rapid Creek, where 34.4% of the population was born abroad and 29.3% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 29.3% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which accounts for 9.1% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Darwin. The primary reported ancestries across Rapid Creek include English at 21.4%, Australian at 19.9%, and Other backgrounds at 15.9%. Notable variations from wider regional patterns also appear across specific backgrounds: French heritage represents 1.0% locally (versus 0.4% regionally), Indian ancestry accounts for 4.5% (versus 2.2%), while Australian Aboriginal heritage comprises 4.6% (compared to 7.0% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rapid Creek is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 33.4% 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 Rapid Creek skews somewhat younger than Greater Darwin overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 show that 40.9% of residents belong to the 25 - 44 age cohort, compared to 34.9% across the broader capital region, while 26.4% fall into the 0 - 24 demographic, where the wider region records 32.1%. The median age is estimated at 35 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Darwin figure of 34 recorded during that census. Since that count, the 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 39.8% to 40.9%.
By 2041, the 45 - 64 age group is projected to record the largest numerical increase, adding 164 (21%) to reach 957 residents, while the 65+ demographic is expected to experience the fastest proportional expansion, rising 27% to 476 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rapid Creek
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 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 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,261 at the 2021 Census → 3,564 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 (701021026). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.