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West Arnhem has an estimated 6,377 residents, up from 5,204 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,173 people, or 22.5%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 49.2% 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the population of West Arnhem stands at approximately 6,377 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,173 people (22.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 5,204 residents. This adjustment is calculated based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,377 alongside 8 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With these figures, the region has a density ratio of 0.20 persons per square kilometer, which ensures substantial space for each resident. The expansion rate of 22.5% since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the state, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
Natural increase was the primary contributor to this growth, accounting for roughly 49.2% of the population gains in recent times, though positive trends were also observed across interstate migration and overseas migration. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 unit, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, and to calculate growth figures beyond 2032, AreaSearch projects age cohort growth rates using the latest Greater Capital Region projections released by the ABS in 2023, which utilize 2022 data. Future projections indicate that population growth will exceed the median for non-metropolitan parts of Australia, with the local population projected to grow by 805 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 12.6% over the 16 years.
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57 new dwellings have been approved in West Arnhem over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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West Arnhem averages approximately 11 dwellings approved for development annually, showing 57 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 19 during the current FY-26. With an average of 8.7 new residents per year entering for each dwelling built over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips new supply. This imbalance typically triggers price rises and higher competition among buyers, while new builds carry an average value of $435,000—slightly above regional averages—indicating a focus on quality. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $745,000 have been registered in the current financial year, highlighting a focus that is mostly residential.
Compared to Rest of NT, West Arnhem registers moderately higher building volumes (46.0% above the regional average per person over the 5 year period), which helps maintain buyer choices while supporting demand for existing homes. This remains below the national average, indicating the established character of the area and suggesting possible planning constraints. Newly approved housing consists of 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% medium and high-density choices, showing a growing diversity of attached designs that span multiple price points, ranging from large family residences to more affordable compact options. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 92.0% houses), signaling a decline in available building plots and reflecting changing lifestyles alongside a demand for more diverse, affordable options. The estimate of 1173 people in the area per dwelling approval points to a quiet development environment with limited activity. Long-term projections indicate that West Arnhem will gain 805 residents by 2041 (per the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). Based on current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy this demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects close to West Arnhem, worth an estimated $4.32 billion. 4 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, environmental & disaster management and tourism. 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 play a critical role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 5 projects in the region that are likely to exert an influence. Key projects include the Jabiru Masterplan, Kakadu Tourism and Infrastructure Upgrades, the Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station, and Jabiru Housing Remediation, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Growing Tourism in Kakadu Infrastructure Upgrades
Australian Government program to upgrade visitor infrastructure across Kakadu National Park and support Jabiru's transition to a tourism-based economy after the Ranger Uranium Mine closure. The package includes road and access upgrades, campground and visitor facility improvements, communications works, Jabiru remediation, and up to $60 million toward a new Indigenous-led World Heritage Visitor Centre. Current works include road upgrades to Kubara, Maguk and Jim Jim Falls roads, with further works planned for Gimbat and Gunlom roads, plus boardwalk, accessibility and amenity upgrades at key visitor areas including Twin Falls, Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Yellow Water and multiple campgrounds.
Jabiru Masterplan
The Jabiru Masterplan is a 446 million dollar redevelopment transforming the former uranium mining town into a sustainable tourism and regional services hub within Kakadu National Park. Governed by the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation Jabiru Town (GACJT) on behalf of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, the project includes the Jabiru Lakeside Precinct, a new World Heritage Visitor Centre, and the Bininj Resource and Development Centre. Following the 2021 land hand back, the project focuses on reorienting the town towards the lake, upgrading essential infrastructure, and implementing renewable energy solutions to ensure a vibrant post-mining future for the community.
Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station
Hybrid microgrid supplying Jabiru with at least 50% renewable energy over the long term, integrating a 3.9 MW solar farm, a 3 MW/5 MWh battery, and 4.5 MW of diesel generation. Operations commenced in February 2022.
Jabiru Housing Remediation
Refurbishment of over 160 residential properties in Jabiru to ensure they meet government standards prior to handover to Traditional Owners. The project included a range of works from minor refurbishments to extensive overhauls, including asbestos removal.
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.
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.
1,912 residents of West Arnhem are employed, from a labour force of 2,257. Unemployment sits at 15.3%, with participation at 45.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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 5,858, 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 workforce in West Arnhem is evenly distributed between white and blue collar jobs, with a notable presence of essential services, an unemployment rate of 15.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year. In March 2026, 1,912 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 9.4% higher than the Regional NT rate of 5.9%, indicating scope for progress, while workforce participation is low (45.5% relative to Regional NT's 69.9%). Census data indicates that a minimal 0.7% of residents worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The local resident workforce is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The area exhibits a high concentration in education & training, employing people at a rate 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food has a smaller presence at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 6.9%. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests that the local area provides relatively few job opportunities. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch, the 12-month period experienced an employment rise of 1.8% alongside a labor force growth of 2.7%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.8 percentage points. This differs from Regional NT, which saw employment rise by 2.8%, labor force growth of 2.7%, and a slight drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context for potential future trends in West Arnhem. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary considerably across different industries. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition in West Arnhem suggests employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Arnhem is $1,369 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $260 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,570 a year against an average of $59,542. 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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The latest postcode level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the West Arnhem SA2 are below national averages, with a median of $44,570 and an average of $59,542. This compares to a median income of $53,572 and an average income of $63,776 across Regional NT. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.41% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $48,764 (median) and $65,145 (average) for March 2026. The 2021 Census shows individual incomes lagging at the 0th percentile ($260 weekly), though household incomes perform better at the 25th percentile.
Income distribution figures indicate the largest bracket is 35.1% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,238 residents), matching regional trends where 33.6% fall into the same band. Residents retain 94.2% of their income after housing costs, though disposable income is below average at the 38th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Arnhem had 854 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 0% are owned with a mortgage, 99% rented and 2% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $80 a week and the median mortgage repayment $303 a month. Rent absorbs 5.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 5.1%. 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 mix in West Arnhem consisted of 92.0% houses and 7.9% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Home ownership in West Arnhem was low compared to Regional NT at 1.5%, with remaining properties either mortgaged (0.0%) or rented (98.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly below the Regional NT average at $303, and the median weekly rent was $80, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $150.
Nationally, mortgage costs in West Arnhem are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Arnhem counted 854 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,046 today, averaging 5.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 15% couples without children. 11% 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 make up the vast majority of households at 87.7%, consisting of couples with children at 48.5%, couples without children at 14.6%, and single parent households at 19.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 12.3%, with single person households making up 11.1% and group living situations at 2.0%. The median household size of 5.0 persons is larger than the Regional NT average of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.0% of adults in West Arnhem hold a university qualification, including 4.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 98% of areas nationally. A further 17.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 951 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 613 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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The region presents low levels of academic attainment, with university graduation rates (7.0%) falling well below the national average of 30.4%. This gap offers an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 4.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational studies represent 20.2% of qualifications for residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (2.4%) and certificates (17.8%). Enrolment in education is high, with 28.4% of the population participating in formal study. This comprises 14.6% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 0.9% in tertiary courses.
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77.9% of residents in West Arnhem report no long-term health condition. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 15.8 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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West Arnhem faces notable health issues, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with health issues prevalent across younger and older demographics alike. The rate of private health coverage is low at roughly 49% of the population (~3,118 people). This compares to 51.6% in Regional NT and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical issues reported in the region were heart disease and asthma, which affect 8.0 and 5.4% of residents, respectively. A total of 77.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 78.4% in Regional NT.
The population under 65 shows favorable health statistics. Residents aged 65 and older make up 4.1% of the population (259 people), lower than the 8.5% average in Regional NT. Senior citizens in the area enjoy positive health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Arnhem is largely Australian-born, at 97.8% of residents, with 92.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (87.7%) and English (3.3%). 87.7% 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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West Arnhem displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 2.2% of residents born outside Australia and 92.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 65.0% of the population. The most notable variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 11.7% of the population, considerably higher than the Regional NT average of 5.2%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three largest groups in West Arnhem are Australian Aboriginal, representing 87.7% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 43.6%), English, representing 3.3% of the population (notably below the regional average of 14.3%), and Australian, representing 2.6% of the population (notably below the regional average of 14.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Arnhem is 28, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 37.3% 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 West Arnhem is 28 years, slightly below the Regional NT average of 31 and well below the Australian average of 38 years. Relative to Regional NT, the area features a higher proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 (17.2%) but fewer residents aged 65 - 74 (3.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 14.9% to 17.3%, and the 55 to 64 cohort grew from 6.6% to 8.1%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 age bracket fell from 19.3% to 17.2%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 7.3% to 5.7%.
Looking forward to 2041, age projections show shifts in the demographic makeup, with the 45 to 54 group growing by 43% (297 people) to reach 992 from 694, while the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to decrease by 120.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Arnhem
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,204 at the 2021 Census → 6,377 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 (702031061). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.