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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 91% 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of West Arnhem stands at approximately 6,377 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 5,204 people, this represents an expansion of 1,173 people (22.5%). This calculation relies on an ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,377 recorded in June 2025 alongside 8 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With this resident count, the region maintains a density of 0.20 persons per square kilometer, highlighting an exceptionally spacious environment. The local expansion rate of 22.5% since the 2021 census outstripped the nationwide benchmark of 9.5% as well as the Northern Territory figure, positioning the locality at the forefront of regional demographic growth.
Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, underpinning roughly 49.2% of recent population additions, with overseas migration and interstate migration also contributing positively. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 baseline figures have been incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries. For locations outside this dataset and across all territories following 2032, AreaSearch utilizes cohort-based demographic growth rates sourced from the 2023 release of ABS Greater Capital Region projections (benchmarked to 2022). Forward-looking estimates indicate that population gains in non-metropolitan districts will exceed median levels, with West Arnhem projected to add 804 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which equates to an overall rise of 12.6% over the 16 years.
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60 new dwellings have been approved in West Arnhem over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. 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 across West Arnhem have averaged roughly 12 new homes annually, totaling 60 homes over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical 5 financial years timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region welcomed an average of 8.2 new residents per constructed residence, creating an environment where demand substantially exceeds newly built supply, thereby heightening buyer competition and placing upward pressure on home values. Construction costs for new residences average $595,000, slightly surpassing regional benchmarks and reflecting a commitment to high-standard building. In addition, $745,000 in commercial approvals has been recorded during the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of local development.
On a per-capita basis, construction volume in West Arnhem runs 59.0% higher than across Rest of NT, expanding purchasing opportunities. However, building rates fall below nationwide figures, pointing to an established settlement pattern and potential planning constraints. Composition of new construction is divided between 58.0% detached dwellings and 42.0% attached dwellings, offering a broader spectrum of property formats spanning compact, entry-level residences to expansive family houses. This shift diverges markedly from the existing housing stock, where houses make up 92.0%, reflecting tightening land supply alongside changing lifestyle choices and demand for affordable options. Generating roughly one residential approval for every 293 people, West Arnhem demonstrates an emerging property market. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, West Arnhem is on track to add 804 residents by 2041. Provided prevailing building volumes are sustained, housing supply is positioned to satisfy demand effectively, fostering advantageous market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current baseline projections.
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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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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and infrastructure enhancements exert a transformative influence on local area development. AreaSearch has highlighted 5 key initiatives expected to impact the region. Foremost among these are the Jabiru Masterplan, Kakadu Tourism and Infrastructure Upgrades, Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station, and Jabiru Housing Remediation.
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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 local labor market in West Arnhem features an even distribution across white and blue collar occupations, anchored by essential service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 15.3% and 1.8% annual job expansion. As of March 2026, 1,912 residents are employed; nevertheless, the unemployment rate exceeds the Regional NT benchmark of 5.9% by 9.4%, highlighting potential for economic improvement. Furthermore, labor force engagement remains subdued, with participation standing at 45.5% versus 69.8% in Regional NT. Census returns indicated that only 0.7% of workers were based at home, though this metric should be viewed in the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training. The area exhibits a pronounced concentration in education & training, employing workers at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for merely 2.3% of resident employment, trailing the 6.9% recorded across Regional NT. Comparing the resident population against the Census count of locally situated jobs suggests that employment opportunities within the immediate area remain constrained. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, a 1.8% rise in employment was accompanied by a 2.7% increase in the labor force, causing the jobless rate to climb by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NT registered a 2.8% increase in employment alongside a 2.7% expansion in its labor force, resulting in a slight decline in unemployment. Additional guidance on future employment trajectories is available through national projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia. Projecting these industry forecasts across local workforce segments yields an estimated local job growth of 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, compared to national projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (calculated as a weighted illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic modeling).
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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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ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the West Arnhem SA2 below nationwide benchmarks. Median individual taxpayer income is $44,570 while the average reaches $59,542, trailing corresponding Regional NT figures of $53,572 and $63,776. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023 brings estimated current earnings to $48,764 (median) and $65,145 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings at the bottom baseline at the 0th percentile ($260 weekly), whereas household earnings performed relatively better at the 25th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest segment accounts for 35.1% of residents (2,238 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, closely tracking the broader regional share of 33.6%. While residents retain 94.2% of earnings after housing costs, disposable income ranks 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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in West Arnhem was overwhelmingly composed of separate houses at 92.0%, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats comprising 7.9%, contrasting with 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings across Regional NT. Outright home ownership stood at 1.5%, lagging broader regional levels, while remaining occupied residences were rented (98.5%) or carried no mortgages. Median mortgage payments locally were $303 per month, significantly below the Regional NT benchmark of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $80 compared to $150 across Regional NT.
Nationally, local housing expenditures remain notably lower than Australian medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 87.7%, comprising couples with children at 48.5%, single parent families at 19.3%, and couples without children at 14.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.3%, divided between lone person households at 11.1% and group households at 2.0%. Typical household occupancy is high, with a median size of 5.0 people compared to 3.1 across Regional NT.
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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Educational attainment in the region shows university qualification levels of 7.0%, sitting well below the national benchmark of 30.4%, pointing to clear scope for educational development programs. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 4.5%, postgraduate credentials account for 1.5%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.0%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 20.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (17.8%) and advanced diplomas (2.4%). Engagement with the educational system is pronounced, with 28.4% of the local population actively participating in formal study. This cohort comprises 14.6% attending primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 0.9% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal noticeable challenges regarding chronic disease and mortality, with common health conditions affecting both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is restricted to approximately 49% of the population (~3,118 people), sitting below the Regional NT level of 51.6% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Heart disease and asthma represent the leading diagnosed medical issues locally, present in 8.0 and 5.4% of residents, respectively, while 77.9% of the population reported no chronic ailments, comparable to 78.4% across Regional NT. Favorable health outcomes are evident among residents under 65.
The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 4.3% (272 people), which is lower than the 8.5% observed across Regional NT, and senior residents demonstrate strong relative health metrics that rank higher against national benchmarks than the broader community.
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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Cultural diversity in West Arnhem is marked, with 2.2% of residents born abroad and 92.1% communicating in a language other than English in their homes. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 65.0% of the population. A notable demographic feature is the Other religious category, which encompasses 11.7% of residents, substantially exceeding the Regional NT level of 5.2%. Examining parental heritage, the leading reported ancestry in West Arnhem is Australian Aboriginal, representing 87.7% of the populace and markedly higher than the regional average of 43.6%. English ancestry follows at 3.3%, which is noticeably below the regional benchmark of 14.3%, while Australian ancestry accounts for 2.6%, substantially trailing the broader regional figure of 14.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Arnhem is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 37.8% 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 demographic profile of West Arnhem skews younger than Regional NT benchmarks. AreaSearch calculations for August 2026 record 39.1% of the community in the youth and young adult bracket (0 - 24) compared to 35.2% in Regional NT, whereas seniors (65+) constitute only 4.3% against 8.5% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 27, unchanged from the 2021 Census, sitting 4 years below the Regional NT Census median of 31 and younger than the national Census figure of 38. Since the Census, the youth cohort has contracted from 44.6% to an estimated 39.1%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the mature working and early retirement demographic (45 - 64) will lead numerical growth by adding 471 residents (39%) to total 1,675, while the elderly group will see the sharpest proportional increase, expanding 49% to 406 as younger cohorts contract.
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (702031061). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.