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Ross has an estimated 3,147 residents, up from 2,706 at the 2021 Census — a change of 441 people, or 16.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 71.6% of that increase. Density is about 17 people per 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 resident count for Ross stands at approximately 3,147 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 441 people (16.3%) compared to the 2,706 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment incorporates an estimated resident population figure of 3,147 published by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 14 validated new addresses established post-Census. With a population density of 16.5 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy a spacious living environment. The community's 16.3% expansion rate following the 2021 census surpassed both the broader territory and the national average (9.5%), establishing it as an area of notable regional expansion.
Net interstate arrivals served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 71.6% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) form the baseline for AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. Where local coverage is absent, and for projections extending past 2032 across all localities, age-cohort growth matrices from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data) are utilized. Looking forward, Ross is anticipated to outpace the median growth rate for non-metropolitan districts, with numbers modeled to rise by 572 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative rise of 18.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Ross over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 5.2 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 building approvals in Ross have averaged approximately 15 per annum, totaling 79 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 3.3 new residents per year were added for each completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing requirements are substantially exceeding new additions, placing upward momentum on property valuations and intensifying competition for real estate. At the same time, newly approved residential structures carry an average expected construction cost of $409,000, sitting beneath regional benchmarks and highlighting relatively accessible building costs.
Furthermore, $12.5 million in commercial building permits have been logged during the ongoing financial year, reflecting steady non-residential development. On a per-capita basis, building activity in Ross tracks 216.0% higher than the Rest of NT benchmark, affording prospective purchasers expanded options despite a moderate cooling in overall construction volume lately. Approvals for new residential work are divided evenly between detached dwellings at 50.0% and medium-to-high density options (townhouses or apartments) at 50.0%. This orientation toward higher-density dwelling options creates cost-effective buying opportunities for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also signals a marked shift away from the established fabric of 73.0% houses, responding to changing demographic preferences, financial parameters, and tighter land availability. An estimated ratio of 369 people per dwelling approval underlines a generally subdued, low-intensity building pipeline. Long-term demographic forecasts from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Ross will expand by 572 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes remain generally aligned with anticipated dwelling needs, supporting orderly property market fundamentals without generating excessive upward pricing pressure.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ross, worth an estimated $85 million. A further 54 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major works, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 major projects likely to influence the district, including Kilgariff Estate, St Mary's Land Development, Heavitree Gap Road Duplication Planning Study, and Alice Springs Future Grid - Roadmap to 2030, with detailed summaries of key initiatives presented below.
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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.
Kilgariff Estate Residential Development
Master planned residential estate approximately 9 km south of the Alice Springs CBD. Stage 1 is complete and occupied. Stage 2 is progressing through staged releases, with Stage 2B (Wattle Release) underway during 2026, providing additional serviced residential lots including single and multi-dwelling opportunities. Future plans include community facilities, commercial uses and potential education infrastructure.
Kilgariff Estate
Kilgariff Estate is a master-planned residential suburb and greenfield development located south of Alice Springs, offering diverse housing options, open spaces, and future amenities. Stage 1 is fully completed and developed, while Stage 2 is delivering new residential land (including the Coolibah and Wattle releases) with ongoing civil works and lot sales to support regional population growth and the NT Government's housing initiatives.
Heavitree Gap Road Duplication Planning Study
Long-term Northern Territory Government planning study investigating future duplication of the Stuart Highway through Heavitree Gap (Ntaripe). The study is developing concept designs that balance future traffic capacity with Aboriginal sacred sites, heritage values, environmental constraints, flood mitigation and active transport requirements. The project remains in the planning and consultation phase with no construction funding or delivery timetable announced.
Alice Springs Future Grid - Roadmap to 2030
Three year whole of system initiative led by the Intyalheme Centre for Future Energy (a Desert Knowledge Australia project) to identify and remove barriers to achieving 50% renewable generation in Alice Springs by 2030. Concluded in 2024 with the Roadmap to 2030 and a suite of final reports after trials including a virtual power plant, an islandable microgrid at the Desert Knowledge Precinct, public housing solar and battery trial, and wind resource monitoring.
Roger Vale Drive and Stuart Highway Safety Upgrades
Northern Territory Government planning study for safety upgrades at the Roger Vale Drive and Stuart Highway intersection south of Alice Springs. The proposed works include intersection realignment, channelised turning lanes, improved road train access, street lighting, drainage improvements, shared path provision to Alice Springs Airport and future signalisation. Community consultation has been completed and the project remains in the planning phase with no construction funding or delivery timeframe announced.
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.
2,088 residents of Ross are employed, from a labour force of 2,128. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 80.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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 2,558, about 81% 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 in Ross is defined by a skilled workforce and strong participation across essential industries, maintaining a jobless rate of only 1.9% alongside a 3.0% annual expansion in employment. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 2,088, while the local unemployment rate sat 4.0% below the 5.9% benchmark of Regional NT. Furthermore, the local participation rate reached 80.1%, notably ahead of the 69.8% recorded across Regional NT. Census returns indicated that a modest 6.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.
Local workers are primarily concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction. Building and construction displays exceptional concentration locally, employing workers at 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor share, engaging just 1.1% of Ross workers versus 5.0% across Regional NT. Evaluating Census counts of the locally based working population against resident workers suggests a relatively constrained internal job base. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 3.0% against a 2.8% expansion in the labour force, pushing unemployment down by 0.2 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NT experienced 2.8% job creation and a 2.7% increase in labour force participants, with a slight reduction in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide supplementary perspectives on future labour demand across Ross across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these structural industry projections across the local workforce breakdown indicates employment growth in Ross of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (serving as an illustrative proportional extrapolation without incorporating local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ross is $1,953 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $948 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,254 a year against an average of $75,029. 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 for financial year 2023 place the Ross SA2 within an upper income bracket nationally. The median taxpayer income across the Ross SA2 reached $66,254, accompanied by a mean income of $75,029, contrasting with Regional NT benchmarks of $53,572 and $63,776 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, updated figures are estimated at approximately $72,489 (median) and $82,089 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census metrics position Ross around the 67th percentile nationally. In terms of earnings distribution, the largest group comprises 30.9% of residents (972 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, closely matching the wider metropolitan rate of 33.6%.
After servicing accommodation expenses, households preserve 94.7% of gross earnings, indicating solid discretionary spending capacity, while the locality is situated within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ross had 841 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 5% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week. 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 local housing stock in Ross was composed of 73.2% houses and 26.8% other dwelling types including townhouses and apartments, compared with 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Outright property ownership accounted for 26.8% of households, exceeding the regional benchmark, while 35.9% of homes were held under a mortgage and 37.3% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations were recorded at no ongoing expense, tracking well below the Regional NT median of $1,733, while weekly median rent stood at $280 compared to $150 across Regional NT.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Ross sit far lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels remain significantly below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ross counted 841 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 978 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the majority of local living arrangements at 68.5%, consisting of couples with children (28.5%), couples without children (27.3%), and single parent families (11.5%). Non-family dwellings make up 31.5% of the total, with lone person households representing 28.9% and group living arrangements accounting for 3.1%. The typical household contains 2.5 people, which is smaller than the average of 3.1 observed across Regional NT.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.6% of adults in Ross hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 322 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 823 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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Attainment levels across Ross are elevated relative to surrounding areas, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing a university qualification, outpacing the 20.1% recorded for both the wider SA4 region and Rest of NT. Bachelor degree holders constitute the largest cohort at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate degree holders (5.6%) and graduate diploma recipients (3.2%). Vocational training is similarly widespread, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (27.3%) and advanced diplomas (7.9%). Community participation in study programs is substantial, with 31.6% of the population enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by tier, 11.5% attend primary school, 8.2% are in secondary education, and 4.9% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Ross means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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 Ross encompasses 11 designated bus stops. These facilities are connected by 2 separate transit routes, delivering a combined total of 54 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is comparatively limited, with an average distance of 2439 meters between homes and the closest stop. Due to the area's residential character, outward travel dominates, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of commuting journeys and 6% walking. Private vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms, while a modest 6.1% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic conditions.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 7 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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71.5% of residents in Ross report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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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Community health profiles in Ross indicate notable wellness challenges according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic ailment rates, with common health conditions evident among younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance uptake is elevated, encompassing approximately 57% of the population (~1,781 people), compared to 51.6% across Regional NT. Arthritis and diabetes represent the leading diagnosed long-term conditions, affecting 6.4 and 6.3% of the community respectively, while 71.5% of locals reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions compared to 78.4% across Regional NT. Favourable health outcomes are generally evident among residents under 65.
The proportion of senior residents aged 65 and over is 17.1% (537 people), higher than the 8.5% share across Regional NT, with health indicators among older age groups showing challenges that align with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ross is largely Australian-born, at 81.4% of residents, with 23.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.1%) and English (24.1%). 16.5% 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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Measures of cultural diversity in Ross sit above average, with 18.6% of residents born outside Australia and 23.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 51.1% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance appears in Judaism, which encompasses 0.3% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional NT. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest self-identified lineages are Australian at 25.1% (substantially higher than the 14.9% regional rate), English at 24.1% (well above the 14.3% regional benchmark), and Australian Aboriginal at 16.5% (notably lower than the 43.6% average for the region).
Additional variations in cultural representation include German at 4.3% (vs 2.5% regionally), Filipino at 1.4% (vs 1.4%), and New Zealand heritage at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ross is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.0% 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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Ross is characterized by a pronounced lifestyle and retirement demographic. Residents aged 65+ comprise 17.1% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 8.5% across Regional NT, whereas younger residents aged 0 - 24 make up 27.2% against a regional proportion of 35.2%. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 41 as at August 2026, declining from 42 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 10 years above the Regional NT figure of 31 from that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift post-Census is among adults aged 25 - 44, increasing from 25.9% to an estimated 29.5%.
Seniors and retirees are projected to record the largest volume increase by 2041, growing by 200 (37%) to 738.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ross
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 8 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,706 at the 2021 Census → 3,147 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 (702011051). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.