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Christies Beach has an estimated 11,738 residents, up from 11,050 at the 2021 Census — a change of 688 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 53.1% of that increase. That puts 1,626 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Christies Beach stands at approximately 11,738 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 688 individuals (6.2%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,050 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,690 from June 2025 and 93 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With these numbers, the local population density reaches 1,625 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical average of national areas analyzed. The 6.2% population rise in Christies Beach since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.8%), establishing the suburb as a local growth frontrunner.
The upward population trajectory was primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 53.1% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the demographic projections released by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, which use 2022 as their baseline year. For regions outside this dataset, and for the years following 2032, population forecasts leverage the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age group, published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA to the SA2 level. Based on these anticipated demographic patterns, the locality is expected to experience population expansion that sits above the national median, gaining 1,502 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total increase of 12.4% over the 16-year timeframe.
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404 new dwellings have been approved in Christies Beach over the past five years, an average of 80 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 262, 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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On average, Christies Beach has recorded roughly 80 new residential approvals annually, translating to 404 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 241 approvals have been registered. Reflecting an average of 1.8 new occupants per built dwelling each year over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear balanced, ensuring a stable market environment. More recent statistics indicate this metric has fallen to 1.1 persons per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting even more balanced supply metrics. Newly built homes carry a mean construction value of $262,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $9.2 million this financial year, highlighting the strongly residential character of the suburb. Christies Beach exhibits a somewhat high volume of building activity relative to Greater Adelaide (tracking 46.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5-year timeframe), ensuring buyers have diverse options while protecting existing property values. Recent residential building consists of 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% multi-unit dwellings or apartments, which points to a growing selection of medium-density properties that cater to different price levels, ranging from classic family homes to more affordable, space-efficient choices. There are roughly 147 residents per dwelling approval, which points to a low-density marketplace. Projecting forward, Christies Beach is modeled to add 1,454 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection. Given the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is positioned to satisfy demand effectively, ensuring favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for growth that exceeds the baseline population forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Christies Beach, worth an estimated $124 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.88 billion. 9 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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The progress of an area is heavily shaped by modifications to local infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects that are anticipated to influence the locality. Prominent projects include the Noarlunga Hospital Mental Health Expansion, the Colonnades Shopping Centre Ongoing Upgrades, the Noarlunga Residential Development, and the Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, with the subsequent list detailing the developments most relevant to this area.
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Noarlunga Hospital Mental Health Expansion
$74M State Election commitment delivering new 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Service and additional mental health facilities. Expanding critical healthcare services for southern Adelaide communities with specialized treatment capabilities.
Colonnades Shopping Centre Ongoing Upgrades
Major regional shopping centre serving southern suburbs with ongoing upgrades and expansions. Key retail hub featuring department stores, supermarkets, specialty shops and dining options with improved facilities and customer amenities.
Noarlunga Residential Development
Noarlunga is a 22 hectare master planned residential community on land east and west of Lovelock Drive in Noarlunga Downs. The project will deliver more than 626 new homes including detached houses, townhomes, apartments and at least 28 percent affordable and social housing, including new SA Housing Authority homes. The plan provides new streets, public open space, green links and improved connections to Colonnades Shopping Centre, Noarlunga TAFE, Noarlunga Hospital and the rail station, and is targeting a 5 Star Green Star Communities rating.Civil works are underway, with house construction planned to commence from 2026 and full build out expected by around 2031.
Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering more than 626 new homes across two land parcels on either side of Lovelock Drive in Port Noarlunga and Noarlunga Downs. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space with a target of 25% overall tree canopy. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating. Civil works by Winslow Constructors commenced in 2025, with house construction planned to begin in 2026 and first residents expected by end of 2026.Multiple sales releases are underway including the Wirra and Kauwi Releases. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period through to 2031.
Sunset Residential Development
A 42-hectare master-planned residential community featuring 644 allotments with land sizes up to 540m2. The development includes 15% affordable and social housing outcomes, extensive green spaces including a major north-south walking trail connecting to Onkaparinga River Recreation Park. Located in a prime coastal position with proximity to South Australian beaches and McLaren Vale wine region.
YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project
Proposed residential development in Morphett Vale featuring modern family homes with sustainable design principles. YAS Property & Development was founded in 2015 by Adelaide-based businessman and entrepreneur Tim Shahin. The company focuses largely on sub-divisions and unique housing developments and is one of the fastest-growing property development companies in South Australia.
Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project
Stage 1 of the Main South Road Duplication between Seaford and Aldinga has been completed and is open to traffic. The project duplicated approximately 10 km of Main South Road, improving safety, reducing congestion and supporting tourism and regional growth on the Fleurieu Peninsula. It forms the first stage of the broader Fleurieu Connections program.
Pine Reserve Development - Aberfoyle Park
Open space development at Pine Reserve funded through Federal Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program. Includes playground upgrades, walking paths, landscaping and community gathering spaces.
5,904 residents of Christies Beach are employed, from a labour force of 6,316. Unemployment sits at 6.5%, with participation at 64.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,301, about 88% 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 Christies Beach is skilled, with significant representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.9% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,904, while the local unemployment rate sat 2.7% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%. The labor participation rate is slightly below the standard benchmark, registering at 64.0% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census statistics show that a low 10.0% of the working population performed their jobs from home, although the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in the sectors of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local labor force is especially well-represented in construction, where employment is 1.4 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 4.4% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Comparing the number of working residents to local job numbers from the Census suggests that this largely residential suburb offers a limited volume of local jobs. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics for the 12 months ending March 2026, total employment grew by 5.9% and the labor force expanded by 5.1%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same period in Greater Adelaide, employment rose by 4.2%, the labor force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment dipped by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Christies Beach. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment mix to project growth paths. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but these rates vary considerably by sector. Applying these specific industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that employment for Christies Beach residents could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not account for specific local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Christies Beach is $1,220 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $656 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,627 a year against an average of $58,106. 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 AreaSearch's analysis of the most recent postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the Christies Beach SA2 recorded a median income of $51,627 and an average income of $58,106. These figures sit below the national average and compare to median and average figures of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, current income estimates for March 2026 are approximately $56,877 (median) and $64,015 (average). Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Christies Beach all place between the 14th and 20th percentiles on a national scale.
The income distribution shows that 29.0% of the population (representing 3,404 people) earn between $800 and $1,499, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket at 31.8%. Severe housing affordability pressures affect the area, leaving residents with only 81.5% of their income after housing costs, which ranks in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Christies Beach had 4,691 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 5% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,394 a month. Rent absorbs 26.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Christies Beach was 80.9% standalone houses and 19.1% alternative dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metropolitan region. The level of home ownership in Christies Beach stood at 29.5%, which is slightly lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (33.3%) or tenants renting (37.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,394, which is notably lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $320, matching the Adelaide metropolitan average of $320.
Compared to national benchmarks, Christies Beach's median mortgage costs are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Christies Beach counted 4,691 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,983 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 33% 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 represent the majority of households at 63.1%, which includes couples with children at 21.1%, couples without children at 25.0%, and single-parent households at 15.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.9%, consisting of single-person households at 32.9% and group living situations at 4.1%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.2 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Christies Beach hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,189 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region displays educational disparities, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (17.8%) falling well below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This gap represents a challenge as well as a potential target for tailored learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 12.7%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 40.8% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (30.4%). A significant portion of the population (24.3%) is enrolled in formal study.
This student population includes 8.6% in primary school, 6.3% in secondary school, and 4.1% undertaking tertiary education.
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Public transport in Christies Beach reaches 64 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transport data shows 64 active transit stops within Christies Beach, consisting of various bus options. These transit locations are connected to 19 distinct routes, which together provide 1,122 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 203 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for employment, with private cars serving as the primary transit mode at 87% and trains accounting for 6%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average.
A relatively low proportion of residents (10.0%) work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. The average frequency of public transport services is 160 daily trips across all active routes, which equates to approximately 17 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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59.8% of residents in Christies Beach report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, Christies Beach faces significant health issues that affect both younger and older cohorts, alongside a very low rate of private health insurance, which covers only about 48% of the population (~5,657 individuals). This rate is lower than the 52.7% observed across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues in the area, affecting 11.4% and 10.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 59.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, indicated by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of the population (2,415 individuals), which is higher than the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Seniors in the area experience some health difficulties, with their national health indicators aligning closely with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.1% of Christies Beach residents were born overseas and 6.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.4%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Regarding cultural diversity, Christies Beach aligns closely with regional averages, with Australian-born residents making up 74.9% of the population, citizens accounting for 88.8%, and individuals speaking only English at home representing 93.4%. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 35.2% of local residents. The most noticeable statistical difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.8% of the local population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Christies Beach are English (36.4% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 27.8%), Australian (24.9%), and Scottish (7.8%).
Notable differences also appear in other ancestries: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.8% of the local population (compared to 0.6% regionally), German at 5.4% (compared to 5.1%), and Dutch at 1.9% (compared to 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Christies Beach is 42. 25.2% 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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Christies Beach has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and notably higher than the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 12.6% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 15 - 24 age group is less common at 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 12.3% to 14.1%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.2% to 11.9%. Demographic forecasts suggest the age structure of Christies Beach will shift considerably by 2041.
Driving this trend, the 45 to 54 age bracket is expected to increase by 20% (an addition of 275 residents), growing from 1,401 to 1,677. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to experience a more modest increase of 10%, adding 62 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Christies Beach
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 93 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,050 at the 2021 Census → 11,738 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 (403041074). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.