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Blackwood has an estimated 13,874 residents, up from 12,963 at the 2021 Census — a change of 911 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 61.8% of that increase. That puts 820 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 calculations performed by AreaSearch, the resident population of Blackwood stands at approximately 13,874 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 911 individuals (7.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count was 12,963 people. This population movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,858 combined with 73 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This level of occupancy translates to a density of 819 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical figures observed across other analyzed locations. With a 7.0% expansion rate since the 2021 census, Blackwood outpaced the wider SA3 area (5.6%) and the surrounding SA4 region, positioning it as a frontrunner for growth locally.
The primary contributor to these gains was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 61.8% of the net population increase, though natural increase and interstate migration also made positive contributions. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where SA2 figures are unavailable, or for timeframes extending beyond 2032, regional and LGA projections by age group released by the SA State Government in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are applied, adjusted through a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at long-term demographic shifts, the locality is projected to experience population growth slightly below the national median, with an anticipated increase of 1,572 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 11.2% over the 16 years.
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248 new dwellings have been approved in Blackwood over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, well below 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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Blackwood has averaged approximately 49 residential building approvals annually, translating to 248 approvals during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 33 during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 4 new residents per year added for each built home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of new supply falls short of demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and drives up prices, with new dwellings recording an average construction cost of $421,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing high-end, upscale housing.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $3.5 million were recorded this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality. When compared to Greater Adelaide, Blackwood records comparable per capita building volumes, maintaining a balanced property market in line with surrounding districts. The composition of new residential projects is dominated by detached houses at 92.0%, while medium and high-density structures account for 8.0%, preserving the historically low-density environment and focusing on spacious properties suitable for families. Averaging approximately 300 people per dwelling approval, Blackwood displays a growing real estate market. Long-term population projections indicate that Blackwood will add 1,556 residents by 2041 (computed from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). While residential construction is keeping pace with these forecast numbers, prospective buyers may face increased competition for properties as population numbers rise.
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AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Blackwood, worth an estimated $1.8 billion. 15 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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, primary developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access project, Adelaide's Inner And Outer Ring Route Capacity Improvements, Stage 1 of the Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment (Acute Services Building), and the Flagstaff Pines Residential Development, with details of the most relevant undertakings listed below.
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Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building)
Stage 1 of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network redevelopment, anchored by a new seven-storey Acute Services Building at the front of Flinders Medical Centre. The tower delivers 17,000 square metres of new built area plus 3,000 square metres of refurbishment, adding 98 clinical spaces. It will house two 32-bed adult inpatient units, an 18-bay Medical Day Unit, a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit with a dedicated CT scanner suite, four operating theatres with a 14-bay recovery area, a Day of Surgery Admissions area, a new Podiatry department, and a dedicated floor for the FMC Eye Surgery Clinic which integrates the network's ophthalmology services into a single facility (a first for South Australia's public health system).The new building will form the hospital's main entrance with a large lobby, retail outlet and undercover drop-off zone. The wider Stage 1 program also includes a 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Margaret Tobin Centre (opening March 2026), 48 new beds at Noarlunga Hospital (opened November 2025), 32 beds across two wards at the Repat Health Precinct (opened 2024), and supporting upgrades to mortuary (completed October 2025), kitchen, sterilisation services and electrical infrastructure. More than 20 million dollars of new major medical equipment will be installed including advanced imaging, automated pharmacy dispensing cabinets and a new CT scanner. Designed by ARM Architecture with Silver Thomas Hanley, with Built Environs as Managing Contractor and Aurecon providing structural and civil engineering. The Acute Services Building is expected to open in early 2028.
Hotel Panorama
Hotel Panorama is a $60 million, five-storey hospitality destination by the Hurley Hotel Group. Strategically located to support visitation for Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre, and the Tonsley Innovation Precinct, the venue features 77 accommodation rooms, including 26 serviced apartments and two premium suites. The ground floor hosts a casual cafe bar, restaurant with a sunken fire lounge, and the Sideline sports bar. The fifth floor features a rooftop bar called Wonderland with a gold disco ball pizza oven and panoramic views from the coast to the Adelaide Hills.The project replaced the former Tonsley Hotel and officially opened on May 8, 2026.
Tonsley Innovation District
61-hectare renewal of the former Mitsubishi site into a mixed-use innovation precinct led by Renewal SA with partners including Flinders University, TAFE SA and Peet (Tonsley Village). The district continues staged delivery of commercial, education, research and residential assets under a 2012-2028 masterplan.
Belair National Park Redevelopment
Integration of the former Belair Golf Course and Country Club precinct into Belair National Park with upgraded community recreation facilities. Key components include the removal of unsafe former golf assets, entry road and lighting infrastructure repairs, and the completed Stage 1 and Stage 2 upgrades at Playford Lake (incorporating a DDA-compliant trail, boardwalks, viewing platforms, and new toilet blocks with an accessible adult change facility). Activated sub-projects feature an 18-hole disc golf course operated by the SA Disc Golf Association and a bike hire hub with a public pump track built by Escapegoat Adventures.
Adelaide's Inner And Outer Ring Route Capacity Improvements
Enhancement of Adelaide's Inner and Outer Ring Routes to alleviate congestion, aiming for integrated urban mobility and addressing impacts from population growth, economic activity, and travel demand.
Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development
A $70 million social and youth housing precinct by Junction Australia within the Tonsley Innovation District. Stage 1 consists of 50 energy-efficient apartments (7.5-star rating) and is nearing completion with Junction's head office scheduled to open to the public on May 25, 2026. Stage 2 will add 63 apartments in an 8-storey building. The development serves as a community hub featuring a cafe, co-working spaces, and support services for approximately 10,000 South Australians annually. The project is supported by the Federal Social Housing Accelerator Program and built by Schiavello.
Kalyra Belair Village
A retirement village in Belair with 119 homes, offering a range of amenities and activities for residents. Villas are available for sale.
Belair Electrical Infrastructure Modifications
Modifications to the electrical infrastructure at the junction of Russell Street, Main Road, and Sheoak Road in Belair. The project includes undergrounding overhead powerlines, removing Stobie poles, and installing new poles and equipment.
7,947 residents of Blackwood are employed, from a labour force of 8,032. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 70.3%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 11,226, about 81% 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 workforce in Blackwood is highly qualified, with a strong concentration of workers in professional services, a low unemployment rate of 1.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,947, while the local unemployment rate sat 2.8% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, and labor participation was typical (70.3% versus 66.6% in Greater Adelaide). Based on data from the Census, a moderate 17.4% of employees worked from their homes, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. The locality displays a high concentration in education & training, where the share of employment is 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. In contrast, manufacturing is less prominent, employing 4.7% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 7.0%. The highly residential nature of the district means local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by comparing the count of local jobs to the size of the resident workforce during the Census. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 5.5% and the labor force expanded by 5.1%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point decline in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2% and the labor force increase by 4.0%, while its unemployment rate dropped by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Blackwood. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry mix to project regional employment growth. Nationwide, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment structure of Blackwood suggests local jobs could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for context and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Blackwood is $2,114 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $954 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,084 a year against an average of $77,472. 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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According to the latest postcode ATO data released for financial year 2023 and analyzed by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Blackwood SA2 record a median income of $62,084 and an average income of $77,472. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $68,398 for the median and $85,351 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Blackwood are positioned around the 73rd percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 31.0% of earners who receive $1,500 - 2,999 per week (4,300 residents), which is very similar to the wider metropolitan area where 31.8% fall into this range. The high percentage of top-bracket earners (32.6% earning over $3,000/week) points to significant financial strength in the community. Once housing expenditure is deducted, households retain 87.8% of their earnings, demonstrating strong spending capacity, and the area is situated in the 8th decile for the SEIFA index of income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blackwood had 4,788 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 6% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 17.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Blackwood at the last Census consisted of 91.1% separate houses and 8.9% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations), whereas the wider Adelaide metro comprised 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwelling types. Home ownership was notably more prevalent in Blackwood than across Adelaide metro, standing at 40.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (49.0%) or renting (10.1%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged households was $1,950, which is higher than the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while the median weekly rental cost was $370, compared to $320 in Adelaide metro.
Locally, Blackwood's mortgage costs are higher than the national median of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blackwood counted 4,788 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,124 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 78.0%, which is made up of couples with children at 39.4%, couples without children at 29.7%, and single parent households at 8.4%. The remaining 22.0% consist of non-family living arrangements, with single-person households representing 20.2% and group households making up 1.7% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.7 people, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.0% of adults in Blackwood hold a university qualification, including 26.5% with a bachelor degree and 10.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 17.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 405 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,105 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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Levels of education in Blackwood are higher than wider averages, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.1% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, which include advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (17.8%). Participation in study is high, with 29.0% of the local population currently enrolled in education.
This share is composed of 10.7% attending primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 6.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Blackwood reaches 99 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 960 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 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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Public transit data shows that Blackwood has 99 active transport stops, providing a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 32 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 959 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 256 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most commuters travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 87% and trains accounting for 7%. Dwellings average 1.7 motor vehicles, which is above the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 17.4% of working residents did so from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 requirements. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 137 runs per day, which represents approximately 9 weekly services for each individual stop.
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68.3% of residents in Blackwood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators analyzed by AreaSearch show excellent results across Blackwood, reflecting low mortality and chronic disease rates, particularly among younger residents who experience a very low incidence of common health issues. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 58% of the population (~8,046 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The most prevalent medical diagnoses in the suburb are arthritis and asthma, which affect 8.0 and 7.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The population aged under 65 shows better health statistics than the average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the population (2,964 people), exceeding the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. While senior health indicators are strong, they rank lower on a national scale than the figures for the younger local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Blackwood is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.6%) and Australian (24.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Blackwood are generally consistent with broader regional averages, with 77.8% of the population born within Australia, 93.5% holding citizenship, and 91.3% speaking only English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 38.9% of the population. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding family background (parents' place of birth), the three most common ancestries in Blackwood are English at 34.6% (exceeding the regional average of 27.8%), Australian at 24.8%, and Scottish at 8.2%.
There are also differences in other backgrounds, with German ancestry accounting for 6.1% of the population (compared to 5.1% regionally), Polish at 1.1% (compared to 1.0%), and Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackwood is 43. 21.0% 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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The median age of residents in Blackwood is 43 years, which is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, there is a higher share of residents aged 45 - 54 (14.4%) but a lower share aged 25 - 34 (8.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.1% to 12.6%, and the cohort aged 85+ rose from 2.0% to 3.1%. The group aged 5 to 14 saw a decline from 13.7% to 12.6%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age profile, led by a 120% growth in the 85+ bracket (representing 510 people), which is expected to rise from 427 to 938. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort is projected to decrease by 63 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blackwood
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,963 at the 2021 Census → 13,874 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 (403031067). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.