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Victoria River has an estimated 3,147 residents, up from 2,609 at the 2021 Census — a change of 538 people, or 20.6%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 73.1% of that increase. 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 population of Victoria River stands at approximately 3,147 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 2,609 people, this represents an addition of 538 people, or a 20.6% expansion. This demographic update is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,147 recorded as of June 2025, alongside an additional 2 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. The area exhibits an exceptionally open living environment, characterized by a density metric of virtually no persons per square kilometer.
Outperforming both the broader territory and the 9.5% national benchmark, Victoria River's 20.6% growth rate since the 2021 census establishes it as a notable regional growth performer. Natural increase served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 73.1% of recent population gains, with positive contributions also observed across overseas migration and interstate migration channels. Projections for each individual SA2 are incorporated by AreaSearch utilizing ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 with 2022 established as the baseline year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for all territory-wide forecasts extending post-2032, age cohort growth trajectories from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, local expansion is expected to track above the nationwide regional median, with Victoria River projected to add 674 persons by 2041 according to the latest annual ERP figures, culminating in an overall increase of 21.4% across the 16 years.
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33 new dwellings have been approved in Victoria River over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential construction approvals in Victoria River have tracked at approximately 6 new homes annually, totaling 33 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical 5 financial years span (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region welcomed an average of 6.2 people for every residential dwelling constructed, indicating that underlying demand significantly outstrips new building volume—a dynamic commonly associated with upward price pressure and heightened competition among buyers. Approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $582,000, sitting above typical regional benchmarks to reflect a focus on premium builds.
Concurrently, $669,000 in commercial development approvals has been logged during the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential character of the locality. On a per-capita basis, building activity in Victoria River aligns closely with Rest of NT norms, reinforcing broader regional stability. Nonetheless, local construction volume tracks below the national standard, indicative of an established market environment alongside prospective planning constraints. Approvals across the residential sector are heavily weighted toward detached housing, with 71.0% standalone homes and 29.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the region's low-density footprint and appealing to purchasers seeking expansive lots. Demonstrating this subdued pace of development, the region registers an estimated 634 people for each dwelling approval granted. According to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Victoria River is forecast to expand by 674 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could encounter difficulties keeping pace with demographic growth, which may intensify competition among prospective purchasers and provide underlying support for property values.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Victoria River, worth an estimated $1.45 billion. A further 26 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.73 billion. 9 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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 economic development and community capacity are fundamentally shaped by capital works and strategic planning initiatives. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 6 projects anticipated to influence Victoria River. Prominent among these developments are the East Kimberley Clean Energy Project, Project Sea Dragon, Ord River Irrigation Area Expansion - Goomig and Knox Plain, and Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink), with principal details outlined in the project summary.
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Project Sea Dragon
Project Sea Dragon is a large-scale, integrated, land-based black tiger prawn aquaculture project. Following a period of voluntary administration and liquidation of its previous subsidiary, Seafarms Group Limited successfully re-acquired the project assets in December 2025 through its new subsidiary, Sea Dragon Shrimp Pty Ltd. The project involves a staged development including a founder stock centre in Exmouth, a breeding facility at Bynoe Harbour, and massive grow-out ponds at Legune Station. The developer is currently seeking project financing and a Final Investment Decision (FID) within the 2025-2026 financial year.
Halls Creek to Kununurra Bridges
Upgrade of the Great Northern Highway in the Kimberley to replace three single lane bridges at Arthur Creek, Frog Hollow Creek and Tickalara Creek with new dual lane structures and to widen about 26 km of highway between Halls Creek and Kununurra. The works improve safety and traffic flow, reduce the risk of head on crashes and cut delays caused by stopping at single lane crossings. The new bridges are designed for a 100 year flood event, improving flood resilience and reliability for freight, local communities and tourists.Tickalara Creek and Frog Hollow Creek bridges were completed and opened to traffic in 2024, with the Arthur Creek bridge delivered under the same package, and the project is now reported as complete.
Tindal Village
A workstay village with 200 en-suited rooms and amenities, located near Tindal RAAF Base to accommodate workforces for various projects in the area.
Katherine Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Major redevelopment of the Katherine Aquatic Centre including refurbishment of the existing 50 m pool, construction of a new heated 25 m six-lane program pool, splash zone, upgraded plant and filtration systems, accessibility improvements including an assisted change facility, new amenities and associated landscaping. Construction remains substantially complete with final works and commissioning following approved contract variations.
Katherine Logistics and Agribusiness Hub
A large-scale intermodal logistics and agribusiness hub adjacent to the Darwin-Tarcoola rail corridor and Stuart Highway in Katherine East. The hub is designed to service the storage, processing and freight needs of agriculture, horticulture, resources and defence industries across the Big Rivers region and northern Australia. The NT Government and Australian Government have committed $63.2 million combined, with the 2024 NT Budget allocating a further $30 million for continuing headworks and subdivision works. Critical water supply infrastructure is under construction through a joint NT Connections package with the National Water Grid Authority, with completion expected mid-2026.Full hub construction is targeted for completion Q4 2026.
Supporting Growth in Katherine East (Katherine East Residential Estate)
NT Government and Australian Government enabling infrastructure project delivering serviced flood-free land in Katherine East. Stage 1 works including Corymbia Drive, earthworks, roads, stormwater, sewer and electrical infrastructure have been completed. Budget 2024 provided a further AUD16 million for a sewer pump station, sewer network and additional subdivision works to support the future release of more than 350 residential lots together with neighbourhood retail, commercial and community uses.
Katherine Solar Farm (ENI)
34MW solar farm with 6MW battery energy storage system, currently the largest photovoltaic plant in Northern Territory. Features innovative cloud coverage prediction technology and avoids 63,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Contributes significantly to NT's 50% renewable energy target by 2030.
RAAF Base Tindal Redevelopment
Major upgrade program at RAAF Base Tindal near Katherine, NT, to enhance airbase capacity and resilience. Scope includes runway and taxiway upgrades, new air movements terminal and parking apron, expanded fuel storage, facilities for the new Triton remotely piloted drone fleet, power, water, and sewer upgrades, and 108 new live-in units for personnel. Works are being delivered under Stage 6 Redevelopment and the US Force Posture Initiatives, managed by Lendlease with packages led by contractors including BMD.
1,283 residents of Victoria River are employed, from a labour force of 1,421. Unemployment sits at 9.7%, with participation at 62.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% 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 2,877, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market across Victoria River exhibits an even distribution across white and blue collar occupations, alongside strong representation across essential services. The unemployment rate sits at 9.7%, with employment expanding by an estimated 2.7% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,283, though the jobless rate sits 3.8% above the 5.9% recorded across Regional NT. Labor force participation also trails the regional benchmark, registering at 62.4% relative to 69.8% in Regional NT. In addition, Census data indicates that only 9.4% of workers operated from home, a metric that should be interpreted in light of Covid-19 travel and movement restrictions.
Key sectors employing local residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, public administration & safety, as well as education & training. Specialization is particularly pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local workforce concentration reaches 6.1 times the wider regional benchmark. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.9% of local employment, falling short of the 18.8% regional figure. A comparison between the Census working population and resident employment totals indicates a relatively constrained base of local employment positions within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, both employment and the broader labor force grew by 2.7%, resulting in a steady unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NT experienced a 2.8% rise in employment and a 2.7% increase in the labor force, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Long-term labor demand dynamics can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected nationwide employment growth stands at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors. Applying these industry trajectories to Victoria River's specific employment distribution projects local employment gains of 5.1% over five years and 11.3% over ten years (noting that this constitutes a weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Victoria River is $1,095 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $311 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,421 a year against an average of $48,340. 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Victoria River SA2 recorded a median income of $39,421 and an average income of $48,340. These figures trail broader national standards as well as the respective Regional NT medians and averages of $53,572 and $63,776. Factoring in a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $43,131 for median income and $52,889 for average income. Census benchmarks from 2021 place local personal, family, and household earnings between the lowest and 7th percentiles across Australia.
In terms of distribution, 31.2% of residents (981 individuals) earn within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, whereas the metropolitan benchmark is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 33.6%. While housing affordability allows residents to retain 93.6% of their earnings, overall disposable income remains modest at the 15th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Victoria River had 473 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 3% apartments. 1% are owned with a mortgage, 90% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $75 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,409 a month. Rent absorbs 6.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in Victoria River at the time of the latest Census consisted of 83.0% houses and 17.0% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings throughout Regional NT. Outright home ownership stood at 9.7%, trailing the Regional NT benchmark, with remaining properties distributed between mortgaged tenures (0.8%) and rental properties (89.5%). Housing expenses remain notably low: the median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,409 and median weekly rent was $75, well beneath the Regional NT benchmarks of $1,733 and $150 respectively. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage payments sit substantially below the $1,863 Australian average, while rental payments track far below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Victoria River counted 473 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 571 today, averaging 4.1 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 12% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The household landscape is predominantly composed of family arrangements, which represent 74.2% of all occupied dwellings. This total includes 38.9% couples with children, 12.0% couples without children, and 20.4% single parent families. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 25.8%, split between lone person households at 23.4% and group households at 2.4%. Reflecting these family structures, the median household size is 4.1 people, exceeding the Regional NT average of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.4% of adults in Victoria River hold a university qualification, including 7.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 97% of areas nationally. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 461 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 647 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the region remains subdued, with university qualification rates at 10.4%, compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a target area for future educational initiatives. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees account for 7.3%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 1.9%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.2%. Vocational and technical training constitutes a significant educational pillar, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (5.7%) and certificates (25.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 31.7% of residents actively enrolled in educational courses. This cohort comprises 18.8% attending primary education, 7.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 1.8% undertaking tertiary education.
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79.5% of residents in Victoria River report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 13.7 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's evaluation of chronic illness prevalence and mortality indicators highlights noteworthy health vulnerabilities in Victoria River, where common ailments are evident across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, with approximately 46% of the population (~1,441 people) holding private cover. This level sits below both the 51.6% rate observed across Regional NT and the wider national average of 55.7%. The primary diagnosed conditions within the locality are diabetes and heart disease, which affect 8.4% and 5.2% of the population, respectively. Concurrently, 79.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, slightly exceeding the 78.4% recorded across Regional NT, with the working-age population demonstrating favorable health metrics.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 5.2% of the local population (163 people), tracking below the 8.5% share in Regional NT. Health indicators among this older cohort compare favorably with broader standards, achieving national percentiles above those of the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Victoria River is largely Australian-born, at 96.6% of residents, with 75.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (73.3%) and Australian (9.0%). 73.3% 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 measures in Victoria River track above broader averages, with 3.4% of the population born overseas and 75.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 73.3% of residents in Victoria River compared to 54.1% across Regional NT. In terms of ancestral heritage based on parental birthplace, Australian Aboriginal ancestry is the most prominent background in Victoria River, representing 73.3% of the community compared to 43.6% regionally. Australian ancestry follows at 9.0%, below the regional standard of 14.9%, while English heritage accounts for 7.9% of residents, lower than the 14.3% recorded across Regional NT.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Victoria River is 25, younger than 100% of areas nationally. 37.4% 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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Victoria River exhibits a youthful demographic structure relative to Regional NT. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 46.1% of residents compared to 35.2% regionally, while mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) make up 17.1% against a regional share of 21.4%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 25, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which sits 6 years below the Regional NT median of 31 from the same Census and well below Australia's Census median of 38. The most significant shift across major age brackets since the Census is within young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), rising from 28.3% to an estimated 31.6%.
Underlying this change, the 0 to 4 cohort contracted from 10.5% to an estimated 8.2% while the 5 to 14 cohort expanded from 17.4% to 19.5%, reflecting the aging of existing residents rather than a new infant cohort. Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast for young to middle aged adults, with an increase of 271 residents (27%) to 1,265, while the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will experience the fastest growth, surging 55% to 252.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Victoria River
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 | May 2026 5 months ago all 1 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 May 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,609 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 (702051068). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.