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Adelaide has an estimated 22,705 residents, up from 18,202 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,503 people, or 24.7%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 840 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 97.8% of that increase. That puts 2,167 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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Adelaide has a population of approximately 22,705 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 18,202 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a population gain of 4,503 individuals (24.7%). This growth estimate is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,657 combined with 840 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The population density stands at 2,166 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density of locations analyzed nationally by AreaSearch. The area's 24.7% expansion rate since 2021 outpaced the statewide growth of 7.5% and the Greater Adelaide region, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
This population surge was largely fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 97.8% of the net population growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as a baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and for all areas after the year 2032, projections are sourced from the SA State Government's 2023 age-group forecasts (based on 2021 data) and aggregated from LGA to SA2 levels using a weighted growth methodology. Looking ahead, the population is projected to grow at a rate slightly below the national median, with an estimated addition of 2,782 residents by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 12.0% over the 16 years.
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1,135 new dwellings have been approved in Adelaide over the past five years, an average of 227 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 210 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 365, 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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Residential development in Adelaide has averaged roughly 227 new home approvals annually, totaling 1,135 building approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 335 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Given that the area has added an average of 3.3 new residents for each completed dwelling during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, housing supply is lagging demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices. The average estimated construction cost for these new homes is $422,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium tier of the market.
Furthermore, local business investment appears strong, with $865.6 million in commercial development approvals registered during the current financial year. Per capita development activity in Adelaide aligns closely with Greater Adelaide, preserving a market balance consistent with the wider metropolitan region, despite a recent slowdown in construction activity. Local building rates remain significantly higher than the national average, pointing to strong developer confidence in the area. The mix of new residential construction consists of 4.0% detached homes and 96.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for high-density housing provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. The ratio of residents to new dwelling approvals stands at approximately 258 people per approval, indicating potential for further expansion. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, Adelaide's population is projected to rise by 2,734 residents by 2041. Under current construction trends, incoming housing supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects inside Adelaide, worth an estimated $18.8 billion. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25 billion. 33 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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An area's growth and economic performance are heavily shaped by updates to public infrastructure, major construction projects, and urban planning policies. AreaSearch has identified 57 development projects expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, Keystone Tower, Best Life Angas Street, and the Market Square and Central Market Expansion, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.
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SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy.Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Best Life Angas Street
An 18-storey vertical land lease village providing affordable retirement living for over 50s in the Adelaide CBD. The development features 155 one and two-bedroom apartments with premium finishes, designed to facilitate aging in place. Amenities include three levels of secure parking, a community terrace, gym, library, and dedicated activities rooms.
Keystone Tower
Adelaide's tallest building at 183m with 37 storeys, featuring the city's first Westin Hotel with 236 rooms, office space, conference facilities, a wellness retreat, and a three-storey observation deck. The project preserves the historic Freemasons Hall facade and is a joint venture between Pelligra Group and Freemasons SA & NT.
Lot Fourteen Innovation Precinct
Lot Fourteen is a world-class innovation district situated on the 7-hectare site of the former Royal Adelaide Hospital. Currently in its growth phase, the precinct is transitioning into a global hub for space, defence, hi-tech, and creative industries. Key upcoming milestones include the completion of the state-of-the-art Innovation Centre and the Australian Defence Technologies Academy by 2028. The district already hosts the Australian Space Agency, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, and over 150 businesses focused on research and commercialisation.
New Women's and Children's Hospital
A $3.2 billion state-of-the-art facility being developed as Australia's first all-electric public hospital. As of April 2026, the 1,300-space multi-storey car park is nearing completion, and main hospital construction has commenced with inground and structural works. The project features 414 overnight beds, a larger emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, a dedicated helipad, and co-location of all critical care services on a single floor. Early enabling works by SA Water for utility upgrades are currently underway through Bonython Park and Park 25, with utility installations expected to continue until late March 2027.
Market Square and Central Market Expansion
Major mixed-use redevelopment of the former Central Market Arcade by ICD Property in partnership with the City of Adelaide. The project is under construction and will expand Adelaide Central Market, add a Market Hall, about 50 new market tenancies, a 1700 sqm Coles supermarket, retail and dining space, a 3000 sqm public elevated terrace, a nine-level all-electric office tower, Australia's first Treehouse Hotel with 248 rooms, and 234 apartments. The office tower topped out in October 2025 and the project is moving through structure, fitout, services and public realm works toward a late 2026 opening.
Tapangka on Franklin (Former Adelaide Bus Station Redevelopment)
Redevelopment of the former Adelaide Bus Station (6,850sqm) into Tapangka, a landmark mixed-use precinct in Adelaide's CBD, led by Renewal SA as master developer. The project will deliver two high-rise towers (18 and 26 storeys) with approximately 392 apartments (35% affordable, including build-to-rent), a 208-room hotel, 5,500 square metres of commercial space, and 1,200 square metres of retail. In February 2026, a significant scope addition was confirmed: the south-eastern corner of the site will house a new Arts and Media Hub anchored by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), with the State Theatre Company, State Opera, and Country Arts South Australia relocating from Collinswood.The SA Government is investing $51 million toward the arts organisations' new home, with the hub scheduled for completion by 2031. Design and planning approvals are continuing through 2026-27 pending State and Federal Public Works Committee approvals. The precinct targets carbon neutrality and includes tree-lined eat streets connecting Franklin and Grote streets, a central public plaza, and $1.2 million in Bowen Street upgrades. Designed by Woods Bagot, with sustainability led by HIP V. HYPE.
75-79 King William Street Boutique Hotel
Adaptive reuse of the former Adelaide Metro office building into a 12-storey boutique hotel featuring 129 suites. The project includes ground-level retail, a restaurant, meeting rooms, and basement amenities, with a focus on sustainability through carbon emission reduction and material reuse.
13,119 residents of Adelaide are employed, from a labour force of 14,133. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 64.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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 90,395, about 4.0 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Adelaide is characterized by a highly educated workforce with a significant concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of 7.2%, and a 6.2% annual increase in estimated employment. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 13,119, while the unemployment rate was 3.3% higher than the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%, showing potential for labor market improvement. Workforce participation is virtually identical to the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 66.6%. According to Census data, a moderate 14.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are accommodation & food, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The accommodation & food sector is especially prominent, employing residents at 2.4 times the regional average rate. In contrast, the construction sector has a small footprint, accounting for 4.1% of employment compared to 8.7% across the region. With a ratio of 6.6 workers for every local resident at the time of the Census, the area serves as a major employment center, importing workers from neighboring areas and hosting more jobs than it has residents. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS data to determine that employment rose by 6.2% and the labour force grew by 5.0% during the year to March 2026, which resulted in the unemployment rate dropping by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2%, a labour force expansion of 4.0%, and a decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide additional context regarding future demand in the Adelaide region. These forecasts span five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. The national outlook indicates a 6.6% expansion over five years and a 13.7% expansion over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific rates are applied to Adelaide's current employment composition, the area is projected to see a 7.1% increase in employment over five years and a 14.3% increase over ten years, though this figure relies on a basic weighting extrapolation and excludes localized population projections.
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Median household income in Adelaide is $1,365 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $726 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,696 a year against an average of $61,190. The average runs 43% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the Adelaide SA2 are below the national average, with a median income of $42,696 and an average income of $61,190. In 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 financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $47,038 for the median and $67,413 for the average. Census statistics show Adelaide household, family, and personal incomes all rank in the lower brackets, falling between the 25th and 33rd percentiles.
The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly category, which accounts for 29.1% of households (6,607 residents), matching broader regional trends where 31.8% of households are in the same range. Affordability pressures are significant, with residents retaining only 76.1% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 16th percentile, while its SEIFA income score falls in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Adelaide had 8,254 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 68% apartments. 16% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 29.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Adelaide consisted of 4.4% houses and 95.6% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, apartments, and semi-detached properties), compared to Adelaide metro where houses make up 75.2% and other dwellings comprise 24.9%. The rate of home ownership was also lower than the metropolitan average at 18.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (15.7%) or tenants (66.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was significantly higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, and the median weekly rent of $400 also exceeded the metropolitan benchmark of $320.
On a national level, Adelaide's mortgage payments are below the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Adelaide counted 8,254 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,296 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 7% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 40.2% of all households, consisting of 7.0% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 4.7% single parent households. The remaining 59.8% are non-family households, which are comprised of lone person households at 45.4% and group households at 14.5%. The average household size of 1.8 persons is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.8% of adults in Adelaide hold a university qualification, including 32.8% with a bachelor degree and 16.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 9.7% hold a vocational qualification. 16 schools serve the area, with 8,060 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,083 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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Residents in Adelaide exhibit high rates of educational attainment, with 52.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational education accounts for 19.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (9.7%). Enrolment in education is exceptionally high, with 42.7% of the population participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 30.7% enrolled in higher education, 3.0% in primary school, and 2.0% attending secondary school.
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Public transport in Adelaide reaches 241 stops on 282 routes, timetabled for about 28,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 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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Analysis of the local transport network reveals 241 active transit stops in Adelaide, consisting of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops support 282 unique routes that provide 28,609 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 142 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 38%, followed by walking at 36% and bus travel at 14%. Vehicle ownership is low, averaging 0.3 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
At the time of the 2021 Census, 14.1% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related adjustments. Transit services average 4,087 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 118 weekly services for each transit stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.1% of residents in Adelaide report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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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Health metrics for Adelaide indicate excellent outcomes, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease indicators showing low rates of common health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is somewhat low, with approximately 49% of the population (~11,170 people) having private cover, compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent medical issues reported in the area, affecting 9.1% and 5.5% of the population, respectively. However, 77.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, which is higher than the 67.9% average across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low levels of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the population (3,087 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.2%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy strong health outcomes, with national health rankings that correspond to those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.8% of Adelaide residents were born overseas and 46.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.4%) and English (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Adelaide ranks as a highly multicultural community, with 46.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 55.8% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 26.6% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Buddhism, which is practiced by 5.6% of residents compared to 2.4% across the Greater Adelaide region. Regarding ancestry (parental country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Adelaide are Chinese at 21.4% (significantly higher than the regional average of 3.1%), English at 20.0% (below the regional average of 27.8%), and Australian at 12.0% (below the regional average of 22.8%).
There are also notable differences in other ancestral groups, with Korean ancestry representing 1.5% of Adelaide (compared to 0.3% regionally), Vietnamese at 1.9% (compared to 1.2% regionally), and French at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Adelaide is 30, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.0% 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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With a median age of 30 years, Adelaide's population is noticeably younger than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Adelaide features a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (31.0%) but very few children aged 5 - 14 (2.4%). The 25 - 34 age bracket is also significantly larger than the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group increased from 27.3% to 31.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 3.3% to 5.1%, while the 55 to 64 group fell from 8.5% to 7.0% and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 9.1% to 7.6%.
Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 12%, adding 848 residents to reach 7,883, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Adelaide
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 32 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 — 840 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,202 at the 2021 Census → 22,705 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 (401011001). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.