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Aberfoyle Park has an estimated 11,783 residents, down from 11,911 at the 2021 Census — a change of 128 people, or 1.1%. That puts 851 residents on each square kilometre. 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Aberfoyle Park stands at approximately 11,783 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 128 residents (1.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,911 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,778 alongside 10 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density is 851 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with the typical averages observed across areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Recent population increases were almost exclusively supported by overseas migration, which served as the primary contributor to demographic growth.
Projections for each SA2 region rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data utilizing 2022 as its base year. For SA2 territories excluded from this dataset, as well as all projections past 2032, calculations integrate the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA projections by age group (based on 2021 numbers), adjusted through a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA scale to the SA2 level. Future projections indicate that population growth will rank slightly under the median of all locations studied by AreaSearch, with the district projected to gain 1,004 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 8.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Aberfoyle Park over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, broadly in line with 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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Approvals for residential properties in Aberfoyle Park average approximately 14 annually, with 71 dwellings approved during the past 5 financial years (covering FY-21 through FY-25) and 14 recorded during FY-26 so far. Because the local population has shrunk, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, fostering a balanced marketplace with diverse options for purchasers, while newly built homes carry an average construction cost of $189,000—a figure below the regional norm that indicates more accessible price points for buyers. Furthermore, commercial development approvals reached $20.8 million during the current financial year, demonstrating consistent investment in local business infrastructure.
In comparison to Greater Adelaide, building activity in Aberfoyle Park is extremely subdued, sitting 76.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new housing stock generally underpins demand and supports valuations for established homes. Construction volumes also trail national benchmarks, highlighting the established state of the suburb and suggesting the influence of local zoning restrictions. Of the buildings constructed recently, 89.0% consist of detached houses and 11.0% are townhouses or apartments, sustaining the low-density character of the neighborhood with a focus on single-family homes that appeal to purchasers seeking space. The ratio of 959 people per single residential approval highlights the quiet, low-scale nature of local construction activity. Looking forward, demographic forecasts suggest Aberfoyle Park will add 999 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its historical pace, the addition of new housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among buyers and underpin stronger appreciation in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Aberfoyle Park, worth an estimated $18 million. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.95 billion. 11 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, residential development 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 developments, and urban planning decisions can significantly influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects that are anticipated to affect the suburb. Principal initiatives include the Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project - Sauerbier and Homestead Creeks, the Thalassa Park Master Plan, the Aberfoyle Park High School Redevelopment, and the Aberfoyle Community Centre Expansion, with the following list detailing the most significant undertakings.
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Thalassa Park Master Plan
Master plan for the future enhancement of Thalassa Park, including upgraded playgrounds, walking and cycling trails, event spaces, gardens, accessibility improvements and the Storybook Walk sculpture park. As of the latest council update, the draft master plan has been refined with the Thalassa Park and Gardens Trust, including cost estimates and staged priorities to support future budgeting and grant applications. Community consultation on the revised draft is expected once the documents are finalised.
Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project - Sauerbier Creek and Homestead Creek
Watercourse rehabilitation works for Sauerbier Creek and Homestead Creek in Aberfoyle Park, funded by an additional AUD 1.83 million from the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program and delivered by the City of Onkaparinga. The project is improving stormwater flows, creek banks, erosion control, water quality, native vegetation, wildlife habitat and community access to nature. Current works include selective woody weed removal in February and March 2026, followed by local native planting during autumn and winter 2026.The broader Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery program is expected to run over five years to 2028-29.
Aberfoyle Community Centre Expansion
A $1.61 million expansion of the Aberfoyle Community Centre completed in April 2025. The project added a new flexible open-plan building at the rear of the existing facility, featuring a versatile space for dance and messy activities, a youth pod with lowered ceiling and retractable curtains, and an art studio equipped with pottery kilns, wheels, moveable tables and lockers. The expansion includes acoustic features such as acoustic glass for music activities, vinyl flooring and wall mirrors for dance and fitness, high-level windows for natural light, verandas creating indoor-outdoor connections, and a central outdoor area for informal gatherings.The new spaces enable simultaneous programming with existing multifunctional rooms, supporting arts, crafts, dance, exhibitions, youth programs, family activities, and social gatherings. Funded through a Community Infrastructure Grant from the Department of Infrastructure and Transport with $1.5 million from the State Government of South Australia (secured by Erin Thompson MP, Member for Davenport) and $110,000 from the City of Onkaparinga. Construction began in early 2024 and was completed in February 2025 after 12 months, with the existing centre remaining operational throughout to minimize disruption to users.
Aberfoyle Park High School Redevelopment
A $14 million facility upgrade completed in May 2022 including redevelopment of the performing arts centre with a 250-seat theatre, refurbishing existing buildings to create contemporary learning spaces and collaborative areas, creation of a new entrance and administration building, and enhanced indoor-outdoor learning environments. The project was delivered in three stages to minimize disruption to the school's 1,150 students and features contemporary architecture with natural materials and an earthen green palette inspired by the Australian bush.
Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building
New $400-500M Acute Services Building delivering 98 additional clinical spaces, 160 new beds, four new operating theatres, a 16-bed intensive care unit, and an expanded emergency department. Part of the major Southern Redevelopment enhancing healthcare services for southern Adelaide with state-of-the-art medical facilities, improving patient flow at South Australia's largest public hospital.
Balee Park Upgrade Happy Valley
Neighbourhood Family Park upgrade including new playground equipment, basketball/netball rings and court, irrigated turf area and landscaping. Construction scheduled for 2024-25 financial year following community consultation completed December 2023. Project includes improved lighting, walking paths and accessibility features to enhance community use.
Chandlers View Estate
A completed residential land subdivision offering 16 residential allotments in an exclusive hillside community. The estate features breathtaking views of rolling hills and lush greenery, located opposite the newly opened Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve. The beautifully crafted neighbourhood offers modern convenience with easy access to local shops, cafes, Tangari Regional Park, Thalassa Park, quality schools, and the scenic Hallett Cove Boardwalk. Situated in a peaceful enclave with convenient access to major roads and public transportation.
Living Choice Flagstaff Hill
South Australia's first integrated golf course and retirement community. Stage 1 (42 villas and The Range with 17 apartments) is complete, and Stage 2 (The Summit and The Fairway) with a new golf clubhouse and wellness facilities is now open. The village features a wellness centre, indoor heated pool, cinema, restaurant and bar, and other resident amenities.
6,812 residents of Aberfoyle Park are employed, from a labour force of 6,975. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,240, about 78% 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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Aberfoyle Park possesses a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and a 6.0% estimated rise in employment over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,812, helping the local unemployment rate settle 1.5% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%, while the participation rate remains solid at 71.2% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. According to Census data, a modest 11.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The local workforce is heavily represented in healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Conversely, the accommodation & food services sector accounts for only 5.2% of working residents, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide level of 6.8%. Comparing the number of working residents to those employed locally suggests that the suburb offers a relatively small volume of local jobs. An evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the count of employed residents expanded by 6.0% and the total labor force grew by 5.1%, which led to a 0.9 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe in Greater Adelaide, employment rose by 4.2%, the labor force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment declined by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 provide additional context regarding future employment needs in Aberfoyle Park. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these trajectories vary widely across different fields. Aligning these sector-specific forecasts with the local industry profile suggests that employment among Aberfoyle Park residents will grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extension that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Aberfoyle Park is $1,807 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $793 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,749 a year against an average of $64,785. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes within the Aberfoyle Park SA2 sit below national benchmarks, reporting a median of $55,749 and an average of $64,785. For comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $61,419 for the median and $71,374 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings in Aberfoyle Park align closely with the 50th percentile of the nation.
Looking at the distribution of earnings, the $1,500 - 2,999 range includes 37.0% of local earners (4,359 individuals), which matches the broader metropolitan trend where 31.8% fall into this bracket. Once housing expenses are met, households retain 87.5% of their funds, demonstrating healthy discretionary capacity, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Aberfoyle Park had 4,383 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,526 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Aberfoyle Park at the time of the last Census consisted of 94.8% detached houses and 5.2% alternative structures (such as townhouses, units, and other dwellings), compared to the Adelaide metropolitan breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Aberfoyle Park was substantially higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average, standing at 35.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (50.4%) or renters (14.3%). Home loan payments were lower than the metropolitan norm, with a median monthly mortgage of $1,526, while the median weekly rent was $340, compared to Adelaide metro averages of $1,562 and $320.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Aberfoyle Park are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Aberfoyle Park counted 4,383 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households at 78.6%, consisting of couples with children (36.1%), couples without children (30.5%), and single parents (11.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.4%, with single-person households representing 19.8% and group living situations making up 1.6%. The typical household size of 2.6 residents exceeds the Greater Adelaide norm of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.1% of adults in Aberfoyle Park hold a university qualification, including 18.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,892 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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 educational profile of the suburb is distinct within the region, as university graduation rates (26.1% of residents aged 15+) sit above the SA3 regional average of 18.9%, showing a strong local commitment to higher learning. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Practical and technical qualifications are also common, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (26.1%). Engagement in learning is high throughout the community, with 26.8% of the population currently registered in formal study.
This student population includes 10.1% attending primary schools, 6.7% in high schools, and 5.1% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Aberfoyle Park reaches 63 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 820 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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An analysis of public transit options shows 63 active stops operating within Aberfoyle Park, consisting of various bus options. These locations are served by 26 different routes, which combine to support 822 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 220 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.7 per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A relatively low proportion of 11.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at that time. Transit services average 117 trips each day across the network, which translates to approximately 13 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.0% of residents in Aberfoyle Park report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic illnesses by AreaSearch points to notable health challenges within Aberfoyle Park, where medical issues affect both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population (~6,032 people). Psychological health concerns and arthritis represent the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 9.0 and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 65.0% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The prevalence of ongoing health conditions among working-age locals is higher than average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.0% of the local population (2,594 people), which exceeds the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.2%. Senior residents experience favorable health outcomes, with their national standings outperforming those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Aberfoyle Park is largely Australian-born, at 77.7% of residents, with 9.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (26.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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In terms of cultural diversity, Aberfoyle Park mirrors the broader metropolitan average, with 77.7% of the population born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 90.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.5% of the local population. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Aberfoyle Park are English at 34.1% (well above the regional benchmark of 27.8%), Australian at 26.6%, and Scottish at 7.3%.
There are also distinct variations in several other groups, with Polish heritage representing 1.4% of the population (compared to 1.0% across the region), German at 6.2% (compared to 5.1% regionally), and Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Aberfoyle Park is 43. 22.8% 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 median age of 43 years in Aberfoyle Park sits well above the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 39 and is higher than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb has an elevated proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (12.6%) but a lower share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (10.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has expanded from 5.3% to 7.0% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 11.5% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket shrank from 14.7% to 13.4%, while the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.0% to 11.9%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic models project major transformations in the age profile of the suburb. The cohort aged 75 to 84 is set to expand by 45% (373 people), climbing from 828 to 1,202. Cumulatively, residents aged 65+ will represent 58% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area, while the 55 to 64 cohort is expected to lose 198 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Aberfoyle Park
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 4 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 Aug 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,911 at the 2021 Census → 11,783 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 (403041071). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.