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Weddell has an estimated 4,746 residents, up from 4,289 at the 2021 Census — a change of 457 people, or 10.7%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 54.3% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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Weddell had a population of approximately 4,746 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Since the 2021 Census, which counted 4,289 residents, the population has expanded by 457 individuals, or 10.7%. This calculation draws on the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 4,738 and 15 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region maintains a density of 3.4 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious living environment. The area outpaced the national growth benchmark of 9.3% with its 10.7% increase, positioning it as a regional growth leader.
Natural growth was the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 54.3% of the overall population increase. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. For locations without direct coverage, and for projections beyond 2032, growth is modeled by applying cohort-specific rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which utilize 2022 data. Demographic trends suggest total growth will fall slightly below the national median, with a projected addition of 544 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP, representing an overall expansion of 11.3% over the 16 years.
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82 new dwellings have been approved in Weddell over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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The locality averages approximately 16 residential approvals annually, recording 82 approved homes over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 25 during FY-26 so far. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the ratio of population growth to new housing stood at 1.6 people per built dwelling, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions, though this ratio rose to 5.9 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to tightening conditions and a potential undersupply. The average construction value for new dwellings is $231,000, which is below the regional standard and offers more affordable options.
Business investment appears healthy, with $37.6 million in commercial development approvals registered this financial year. Per capita residential approvals in Weddell align closely with Greater Darwin, maintaining a similar market equilibrium. However, development activity remains below the national average, indicating a mature market or potential planning restrictions. Recent residential additions consist entirely of detached houses, preserving the low-density character of the neighborhood and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. The quiet nature of local construction is highlighted by a ratio of 475 people per dwelling approval. Based on the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Weddell is projected to add 536 residents by 2041. Current construction rates indicate that housing supply will easily accommodate this demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Weddell, worth an estimated $1.85 billion. A further 10 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.31 billion. 4 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, environmental & disaster management and transport & logistics. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning frameworks are critical factors in regional development. AreaSearch has identified 18 key projects likely to impact the locality. Notable developments include the Darwin Renewable Energy Hub, the Manton Dam Return to Service, the Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage, and Zuccoli Aspire, with the primary initiatives detailed below.
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Darwin Energy Hub
Northern Territory Government project to construct and operate a renewable energy generation precinct in the Weddell region, with 3 to 6 solar farms in 30 to 35 MW lots, battery energy storage systems, a substation and about 15 km of overhead transmission lines connecting to the Channel Island-Hudson Creek line near Weddell Power Station. The project will supply about 180 to 210 MW of solar generation and storage directly into the Darwin-Katherine electricity system. The NT EPA assessment was completed in 2025 and the Minister granted environmental approval with conditions.
Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage (AROWS)
AROWS is a proposed off-stream water storage scheme that will secure Darwin's long-term water supply by capturing wet-season flow from the Adelaide River into a naturally occurring basin north of Lake Bennett, without damming the river itself. Stored water will be pumped via a new pipeline alongside the Stuart Highway to an expanded Strauss Water Treatment Plant, adding around 60 gigalitres of water per year to the Darwin region. The project forms Stage 2 of the Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program, delivered jointly by the NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure and Power and Water Corporation.Stage 1, covering planning, approvals and the Manton Dam return to service, is funded by the Australian Government ($300.6 million) and NT Government ($27 million). A tier 3 environmental impact assessment referral was lodged with the NT EPA in 2025, and construction is not expected to begin before 2028.
Manton Dam Return to Service and Strauss Water Treatment Plant
The project will return Manton Dam to service as a potable water source through refurbishment of the intake tower, construction of a new pump station, a 22 km transfer pipeline and Stage 1 of the Strauss Water Treatment Plant. It forms Stage 1 of the Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program and will provide an additional 7.3 GL of drinking water annually to improve water security for the Darwin region. Construction remained underway through 2026 with commissioning scheduled following completion of the treatment plant and associated infrastructure.
Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program - Stage 1
A $1.5 billion nationally significant water infrastructure program to secure the Darwin region's water supply for 50-plus years. Stage 1 involves returning Manton Dam to service as an operational drinking water source, providing an additional 7,300 megalitres per year. Construction commenced July 2024 and is expected to complete mid-2026. Stage 2 involves the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) project, which will use a natural geological basin near the Adelaide River to store up to 250 gigalitres of water.The program is funded jointly by the Australian and Northern Territory governments through the National Water Grid Fund.
Batchelor Solar Farm (ENI)
12.5MW DC solar farm with approximately 28,756 PV modules and 324 Nextracker single-axis trackers, generating 53,000 MWh annually. Features single-axis tracking technology and cloud coverage prediction system. Supplies clean energy to power approximately 11,500 homes and reduces CO2 emissions equivalent to removing 14,700 cars from roads. Part of ENI's renewable energy portfolio in Australia, contributing to NT's 50% renewable target by 2030.
Territory-Wide Coordinated Solar Light Upgrade Program - Batchelor Aerodrome
Installation and upgrade of solar powered aerodrome lighting at Batchelor Aerodrome as part of the Northern Territory Government's Territory-Wide Coordinated Solar Light Upgrade Program under Round 7 of the Australian Government Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. The project improves night landing capability and aviation safety for emergency, Royal Flying Doctor Service and CareFlight operations.
Batchelor Airport Master Plan
Comprehensive master plan to transform Batchelor Airport into an aviation hub supporting commercial general aviation activities. The airport is identified in the NT 10-year infrastructure plan as a long-term project. Development will be staged over 20+ years: Stage 1 focuses on hangar facilities and infrastructure upgrades within 10 years; Stages 2 and 3 involve incremental expansion of facilities to accommodate aircraft parking, movements and an increased number of hangar sites. The master plan is being updated in 2025 to incorporate changes to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 139 (Aerodromes) Manual of Standards 2019.Long term works are subject to approvals as the project progresses. The airport is expected to support up to 30 jobs in Batchelor.
Merricks Capital Batchelor Solar Farm
10MW grid-connected solar farm contributing to NT's renewable energy target of 50% by 2030. Features 25-year power purchase agreement with Rimfire Energy and was part of a $37 million NAIF-funded dual project with Hudson Creek Power Station.
2,523 residents of Weddell are employed, from a labour force of 2,636. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 69.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,343, about 92% 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 workforce displays a balanced mix of white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a notable concentration in construction, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and consistent employment levels over the prior year. Working residents numbered 2,523 as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.8% higher than the 3.5% recorded in Greater Darwin. Workforce participation reached 69.9%, compared to 72.7% in the broader capital region. Census data indicated that only 11.4% of employees worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. Most working residents are employed in construction, public administration & safety, or agriculture, forestry & fishing.
The area exhibits a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its employment share reaching 8.7 times the regional average. By contrast, health care & social assistance is underrepresented at 7.1% compared to the regional rate of 14.2%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local job opportunities are limited within this mainly residential district. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 0.2% while the labour force expanded by 0.8%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Darwin recorded a 0.4% rise in employment, a 0.8% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment trends can be analyzed alongside Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local employment distribution suggests Weddell's workforce will expand by 5.5% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Weddell is $1,969 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $977 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,426 a year against an average of $64,575. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates a median income of $52,426 and an average income of $64,575 in the Weddell SA2 area. These figures fall below the national average and contrast with Greater Darwin, where the median is $66,956 and the average is $77,199. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $57,359 for the median and $70,652 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the locality placed in the 69th percentile nationwide.
The dominant income bracket consists of the 30.7% of households (representing 1,457 residents) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is comparable to the regional proportion of 36.7%. Residential costs consume 16.3% of income, yet strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 63rd percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Weddell had 1,311 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $323 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. 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 stock in Weddell is comprised of 95.6% standalone houses and 4.4% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Greater Darwin averages 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Homeownership stands at 30.0%, which is higher than the Darwin metro rate, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (53.1%) or tenants (16.9%). The median mortgage payment in Weddell is $2,167 per month, exceeding the Darwin metro average of $2,100, while the median weekly rent is $323, below the Darwin metro average of $385.
Compared to national statistics, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent rates remain below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Weddell counted 1,311 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,451 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 74.1% of all local households, with couples with children representing 33.8%, couples without children making up 29.7%, and single parents accounting for 9.4%. The remaining 25.9% are non-family households, which consist of lone person households at 24.4% and group households at 1.8%. The average household size is 2.7 people, which is slightly above the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.7% of adults in Weddell hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 40.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 227 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 876 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 present a key focus for local development, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications is 14.7%, which is lower than the SA4 average of 31.3%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 10.1%, graduate diplomas account for 2.4%, and postgraduate degrees make up 2.2%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 51.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 40.4%. Enrolment rates are high, with 36.6% of local residents participating in formal study. This student cohort includes 16.3% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Weddell reaches 7 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Public transport services in Weddell include 7 active transit stops offering bus connections. There are 21 specific routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 1,362 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is low, with residents living an average of 12534 meters from their nearest transit stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 88%, and walking accounting for 4%. Households average 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively small proportion of residents (11.4%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during pandemic restrictions.
Transit service frequency averages 194 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 194 weekly departures per transit stop.
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72.2% of residents in Weddell report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 in the area align closely with national averages, with standard rates of common illnesses observed across all age ranges, and private medical insurance coverage recorded at approximately 51% of the population, representing about 2,429 people. This is lower than the 57.8% coverage rate observed throughout Greater Darwin. The most prevalent chronic conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.6% and 7.2% of the population, respectively, while 72.2% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 77.1% in Greater Darwin. Health profiles among working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and older make up 16.5% of the local population, totaling 781 people, which exceeds the Greater Darwin proportion of 11.0%, with nationwide health rankings aligning with broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Weddell is largely Australian-born, at 84.5% of residents, with 7.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.7%) and English (27.4%). 7.3% 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 metrics are below average, with citizenship at 78.7%, Australian-born residents at 84.5%, and English-only households at 92.4%. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 36.7% of the community. The most notable religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 3.3% of the local population, matching the 3.3% share observed across Greater Darwin. The primary ancestries reported are Australian at 31.7% (compared to a regional average of 22.6%), English at 27.4% (compared to a regional average of 21.7%), and Australian Aboriginal at 7.3%. Differences in other ancestries are also present, with Dutch heritage reported by 1.7% of residents (compared to 1.0% regionally), Vietnamese by 1.4% (compared to 0.8%), and German by 4.2% (compared to 3.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Weddell is 40. 19.9% 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 median age in Weddell is 40, which is higher than the Greater Darwin median of 34 and slightly above the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 14.5% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 10.1%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 2.7% to 4.5%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 9.4% to 11.1%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 group decreased from 11.7% to 10.1%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 15.6% to 14.1%.
Projections for 2041 indicate that the 65 to 74 age group will grow by 30%, increasing from 527 to 688 individuals (an addition of 160 people). Older demographics are driving this trend, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 64% of the projected growth, while declines are anticipated in the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Weddell
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,289 at the 2021 Census → 4,746 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 May 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 (701031035). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.