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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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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Weddell stands at approximately 4,746 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 457 residents (10.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 4,289 inhabitants were counted. Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,738 recorded in June 2025 alongside 16 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With these numbers, the demographic density settles at 3.4 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space across the locality. Outpacing the national benchmark of 9.5%, Weddell's 10.7% post-2021 Census expansion positions it among the primary regional growth performers, propelled predominantly by natural increase which accounted for roughly 54.3% of total demographic additions over recent timeframes.
ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2-level projections issued in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) serve as the foundation for AreaSearch's forecasting. Across unrepresented SA2 zones and throughout all regions beyond 2032, age-cohort growth coefficients from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 baseline metrics) are utilized. Anticipated structural demographic shifts indicate future expansion will sit marginally underneath the nationwide median, with Weddell projected to gain 537 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP tallies, equating to an overall rise of 11.2% across the 16 years.
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84 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. 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 Weddell have maintained an annual pace of roughly 16 new dwellings, accumulating to 84 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population averaged 1.6 new residents per approved dwelling annually, reflecting balanced market conditions between supply and demand; however, this ratio increased to 3.4 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing toward rising demand and emerging supply constraints. Construction value per project averages $345,000—a figure below broader regional benchmarks that signals relatively accessible price points for incoming purchasers.
Furthermore, the current financial year has recorded $37.6 million in commercial approvals, underscoring solid non-residential building momentum. Per capita development intensity in Weddell aligns closely with Greater Darwin, preserving a steady balance in step with the surrounding metropolitan territory. Recent residential construction is exclusively comprised of standalone houses, reinforcing the quiet, low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to families seeking generous lot sizes. The ratio of 375 people per dwelling approval underlines the area's tranquil, subdued building environment. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, Weddell is anticipated to add 529 residents by 2041. Assuming ongoing building rates persist, the pipeline of new housing appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions while accommodating expansion potentially above current baselines.
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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, significant public works, and planning developments serve as fundamental drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by key undertakings such as the Darwin Renewable Energy Hub, Manton Dam Return to Service, Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage, and Zuccoli Aspire, with key relevant initiatives outlined 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 70.0%. 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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Weddell maintains a diverse labor force spanning both manual and professional occupations, highlighted by substantial involvement in the construction industry, an unemployment level of 4.3%, and consistent employment patterns over the past twelve months. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,523, while joblessness exceeded the 3.5% rate of Greater Darwin by 0.8%, and overall labor participation lagged regional standards (70.0% versus 72.9% across Greater Darwin). Census records indicate that only 11.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome that should be evaluated in light of Covid-19 restrictions. Primary employment sectors for local workers include construction, public administration & safety, as well as agriculture, forestry & fishing.
Agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises display an exceptionally high footprint, employing residents at 8.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, the health care & social assistance domain accounts for only 7.1% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Darwin's 14.2%. Comparing Census working population counts with resident population numbers suggests this predominantly residential locality provides relatively few internal workplace opportunities. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 0.2% against a 0.8% rise in the local labor pool, resulting in an unemployment increase of 0.6 percentage points. Across Greater Darwin, employment grew by 0.4% alongside an identical 0.8% labor force expansion, lifting unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Broader insight into prospective local labor demand can be gleaned from Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. Projected nationwide workforce growth stands at 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation across industry categories. Weighting these sectoral paths against Weddell's specific industrial profile indicates potential local job gains of 5.5% over five years and 11.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative proportional extrapolation excluding localized demographic variations).
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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 reveal that earning levels across the Weddell SA2 fall below nationwide averages. Taxpayer median income sits at $52,426 while mean earnings reach $64,575, compared to Greater Darwin benchmarks of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Adjusted for a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 approximate $57,359 for median earnings and $70,652 for average earnings. According to the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings align near the 69th percentile nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly wage bracket accounts for 30.7% of residents (1,457 individuals), mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 36.7% fall into the same bracket. Accommodation expenses absorb 16.3% of income, yet solid overall receipts maintain disposable earnings at the 63rd percentile, with SEIFA socio-economic scoring placing the area within the 4th decile.
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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Census data reveals that Weddell's housing landscape is heavily skewed toward standalone houses at 95.6%, while alternative dwelling structures (including townhouses, apartments, and other configurations) constitute 4.4%, contrasting with Greater Darwin's balance of 63.5% separate houses and 36.5% other formats. Full home ownership in Weddell stands at 30.0%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties make up 53.1% and rental housing accounts for 16.9%. Local median monthly mortgage commitments reach $2,167 compared to $2,100 across Darwin metro, whereas median weekly rents settle at $323 against the metropolitan figure of $385.
In a national context, Weddell mortgage payments sit notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas local rent levels remain well beneath the national standard 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 74.1% of households, consisting of couples with children (33.8%), couples without children (29.7%), and single parent households (9.4%). Non-family living structures make up the remaining 25.9%, comprising single-person households at 24.4% and group dwellings at 1.8%. Typical household occupancy is 2.7 persons, slightly exceeding the Greater Darwin median 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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Higher education qualifications present a localized deficit, as tertiary degree holders represent 14.7% of the population, well below the SA4 regional benchmark of 31.3%, highlighting potential for educational engagement programs. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 10.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate degrees at 2.2%. Vocational and technical competencies are widespread, with 51.1% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (40.4%). Formal learning engagement remains robust, with 36.6% of local residents actively enrolled in an educational program. Among this group, primary schooling encompasses 16.3%, secondary education accounts for 9.9%, and tertiary pursuits engage 3.8%.
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Public transport in Weddell reaches 9 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 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 transit infrastructure in Weddell comprises 9 active stops offering local bus connectivity. These locations are connected by 28 separate transit routes that collectively deliver 1,831 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is characterized as constrained, with inhabitants residing an average distance of 12604 meters from their nearest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential orientation, commuter traffic is largely outbound, dominated by private vehicles at 88% and walking at 4%. Household vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.9 per dwelling, surpassing regional figures, while a modest 11.4% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 261 daily trips across the broader network, representing roughly 203 weekly departures for each designated 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 across Weddell track close to Australian norms based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence, displaying typical rates of general health conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is comparatively subdued, held by approximately 51% of residents (~2,429 people) in comparison to 57.8% throughout Greater Darwin. Prevalent medical conditions identified locally include arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.6 and 7.2% of the population, respectively, while 72.2% of inhabitants reported no diagnosed chronic conditions against 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Health indicators among working-age individuals are broadly typical.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 16.2% of the locality (766 people), which exceeds the 10.7% proportion in Greater Darwin, with overall health percentiles generally matching national distributions.
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 in Weddell remains below broader averages, with Australian citizens comprising 78.7% of the populace, 84.5% born within Australia, and 92.4% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the largest faith tradition, representing 36.7% of local inhabitants. Buddhism shows notable local presence at 3.3% of the community, aligning with the 3.3% figure across Greater Darwin. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental birthplace, the primary backgrounds in Weddell are Australian at 31.7% (notably higher than the 22.6% regional rate), English at 27.4% (exceeding the regional 21.7%), and Australian Aboriginal at 7.3%.
Further variations appear across other ancestries, including German at 4.2% (against 3.2% regionally), Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.0%), and Vietnamese at 1.4% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Weddell is 40. 19.7% 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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Weddell exhibits an older age distribution relative to Greater Darwin. Mature adults and pre-retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 29.2% of the local population as at August 2026 compared to 22.3% across Greater Darwin, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 24.5%, below the regional benchmark of 34.9%. The median age is estimated at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 6 years older than Greater Darwin's median of 34 at that Census. Since that time, the 65+ demographic has grown from 12.4% to an estimated 16.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the senior age group is projected to record the largest gain, expanding by 377 residents (49%) to 1,144, whereas younger adult cohorts are projected to diminish.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (701031035). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.