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Craigmore - Blakeview has an estimated 21,467 residents, up from 19,920 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,547 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 211 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 50.4% of that increase. That puts 1,807 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Craigmore - Blakeview is close to 21,467 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,547 individuals (7.8%) from the 2021 Census, when 19,920 residents were recorded. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 21,288 from June 2025 alongside 211 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The local population density stands at 1,807 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figures recorded across the country by AreaSearch. The area outpaced the wider state growth rate of 7.5% with its own 7.8% increase since the 2021 census, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
This population rise was driven mostly by arrivals from overseas, accounting for roughly 50.4% of the total growth, though natural increase and interstate migration also registered gains. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as a starting point, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data or looking beyond 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government released in 2023 with 2021 baseline data are used, adjusting them via weighted aggregation from the LGA scale to the SA2 level. Future projections indicate a major population rise that places this region in the top national quartile, with an expected increase of 6,699 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to a total expansion of 30.4% over the 16 years.
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288 new dwellings have been approved in Craigmore - Blakeview over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 66, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of roughly 57 new residential approvals have been logged annually in Craigmore - Blakeview, with 288 homes approved across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 61 recorded during FY-26 so far. With an average of 4.6 additional occupants per built dwelling arriving over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand remains well ahead of new supply, which typically drives up local prices and intensifies buyer competition, even as new dwellings are built for an average of $209,000—below regional norms—pointing to affordable buying options.
Meanwhile, commercial approvals worth $17.1 million have been logged this financial year, demonstrating steady non-residential building activity. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, the volume of development in Craigmore - Blakeview is minimal, registering 84.0% below the regional average per capita. This lack of new building stock generally boosts demand and supports pricing for existing real estate. Building activity is similarly subdued when compared to national trends, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. Additionally, all recent building activity has been concentrated in detached houses, preserving a suburban landscape dominated by spacious family homes. The ratio of approximately 682 people for every single dwelling approval highlights the high level of maturity in the local market. Projections indicate that Craigmore - Blakeview will add 6,520 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If development remains at its current pace, home building is unlikely to keep up with this growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Craigmore - Blakeview, worth an estimated $1.3 billion. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.4 billion. 44 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Suburban conditions are highly dependent on local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works. AreaSearch has tracked 19 projects that are expected to influence this locality. The most relevant initiatives include the Playford Alive Urban Renewal Project, the Bentley Road Affordable Housing Development, the Catherine McAuley School Upgrade, and the Angle Vale Residential Growth Area, with key details provided below.
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Playford Alive Urban Renewal Project
One of Australia's largest urban renewal projects spanning over 1,000 hectares, 30km north of Adelaide. A partnership between Renewal SA, the SA Housing Trust, the City of Playford and the local community, renewing the suburbs of Davoren Park and Smithfield Plains and delivering greenfield development across Andrews Farm, Munno Para and Penfield. Established in 2008, the project has delivered thousands of homes plus community infrastructure including three schools, a medical centre, railway station, wetlands, parklands and a $250 million town centre.A 2025 eastern expansion (Playford Alive East) adds a further 71 hectares at Munno Para, delivering approximately 1,480 additional homes over eight years, including around 390 affordable homes and five medium-density sites adjacent to Munno Para Railway Station. Record land sales were achieved in 2025, with 360 contracts exchanged and 200 additional allotments scheduled for summer 2025-26 release. On completion, the project will house more than 43,000 residents.
The Entrance Estate Angle Vale
Boutique residential estate in Angle Vale featuring premium land releases with river views and heritage tree preservation. High-quality urban design with wide lots, landscaped streetscapes, and proximity to established amenities. Targeting families seeking premium lifestyle in northern Adelaide.
Catherine McAuley School Upgrade
Construction is underway on a new two-storey education and wellbeing building at Catherine McAuley School. The project includes three permanent classrooms replacing transportables, a wellbeing centre with therapy consultation rooms, a student services hub, a dedicated playgroup space, upgraded outdoor learning areas with a mini amphitheatre and native landscaping. Works commenced in September 2025 with completion targeted for Reception students commencing in 2027.
Bentley Road Affordable Housing Development
Development of 62 affordable 2-3 bedroom homes for low-income earners and first home buyers on a 3.25-hectare site. Civil works completed as of May 2025 with home construction underway. The project includes a large natural reserve along Craigmore Road preserving established trees for community use. Homes are priced from $555,000 to $659,500 with fixed-price options and shared equity through HomeStart Finance. Over 50% of homes sold as of October 2025. The site features quality finishes, 7-star energy rating, and solar panels.Homes being sold across six stages through the government's HomeSeeker SA program.
Zaytouna Estate Stage Two
Stage Two of Zaytouna Estate comprises 26 residential allotments nestled amidst rolling countryside with sweeping views in Craigmore. The subdivision features level and split-level allotments ranging from 279 to 678 square meters on 1.95 hectares of premium land. Development approval has been granted, with benching and retaining walls provided by the developer. Located within the One Tree Hill township area with irresistible street appeal and close to bushland reserves, parks and walking trails. Stage One has sold out.Near Craigmore South Primary School, St Thomas More School, Elizabeth Park Primary School, Pinnacle College, Playford College, and Craigmore High School. Nearby amenities include Craigmore Village, Parabanks Shopping Centre, Elizabeth City Centre, Playford Plaza, and public transport.
Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West
Construction is underway on the $60 million Coles-anchored Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, part of a broader $175 million retail precinct. The 6,420sqm facility features a full-line Coles, Liquorland, Terry White Chemist, and St Georges Bakery. Handover for the bulky goods and showroom precinct is expected in late 2027, while the main shopping centre aims for completion by the end of 2026. The site includes 300 car parks and four EV charging stations.
Craigmore High School Major Upgrades
Major facility upgrade including a new 2-storey learning centre with general learning areas, dance studio, visual arts and music rooms, breakout spaces and staff preparation areas. The project also included an upgrade and extension of the existing gymnasium with air conditioning and 3 new learning spaces, a new modular building with 2 general learning areas, art space, food tech space and additional facilities, provision of additional toilets, and refurbishment of existing toilet and change room facilities.The upgrade provided world-class facilities to support the transition of Year 7 students into high school.
Playford Alive East Extension
A 71-hectare expansion of the Playford Alive master-planned area in Munno Para, delivering 1,300 new residential allotments including nearly 400 affordable homes adjacent to the Munno Para Railway Station, alongside commercial retail spaces, dedicated parklands, and significant road upgrades along Curtis Road.
10,759 residents of Craigmore - Blakeview are employed, from a labour force of 11,362. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 67.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,991, about 79% 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 displays a mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and consistent employment patterns over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,759, with an unemployment rate sitting 1.5% higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%, and participation matching the Adelaide metropolitan level of 66.6%. Census records indicate that a minor portion of the workforce, 6.0%, worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 health mandates. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The manufacturing sector is highly represented, employing residents at 1.5 times the regional average rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles are scarce, accounting for only 2.8% of employment compared to 7.3% across the wider region. Comparing the Census count of locally employed workers against the resident labor force suggests this suburban area provides few local job opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 0.1% while the labor force expanded by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 0.9 percentage points. This differed from Greater Adelaide, which saw employment expand by 4.2%, the labor force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment drop by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on prospective employment demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. While overall national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests job numbers in Craigmore - Blakeview could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population growth models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Craigmore - Blakeview is $1,600 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $756 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,934 a year against an average of $58,077. 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 tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, local incomes are below national benchmarks. Taxpayers in Craigmore - Blakeview recorded a median income of $52,934 and an average income of $58,077, compared to the respective Adelaide metropolitan figures of $54,808 and $66,852. Adjusting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 stand at roughly $58,317 for the median and $63,983 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes fell into modest brackets, placing between the 39th and 41st percentiles.
The largest income group contains 38.9% of residents (8,350 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader region where 31.8% of people are in this bracket. After paying for housing, residents retain 85.0% of their income for other living costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Craigmore - Blakeview had 6,925 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,337 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.3%. 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 housing stock in Craigmore - Blakeview at the last Census was dominated by separate houses at 98.5%, with alternative dwelling types like semi-detached properties and apartments making up 1.5%, compared to metropolitan Adelaide where houses constitute 75.2% and other dwellings make up 24.9%. Home ownership rates in the area were lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average, standing at 22.2%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (51.9%) or rented (25.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,337 sat well below the metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent of $310 compared to $320 in Greater Adelaide.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Craigmore - Blakeview are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Craigmore - Blakeview counted 6,925 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,463 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 77.9%, consisting of couples with children at 35.0%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single parents at 16.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.1%, which is split between single-person households at 19.7% and group housing at 2.4%. The median household size of 2.8 individuals is slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.6% of adults in Craigmore - Blakeview hold a university qualification, including 8.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,189 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes present some difficulties, with university graduation rates at 11.6% sitting far below the national average of 30.4%, pointing to an area that could benefit from targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 8.5%, followed by postgraduate studies at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is highly popular, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 30.8%. A high proportion of the community is engaged in learning, with 30.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This population is divided between primary school students at 12.8%, secondary school students at 7.7%, and tertiary students at 3.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Craigmore - Blakeview reaches 73 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 740 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 network shows 73 active transit stops in Craigmore - Blakeview, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which run 744 passenger services weekly. Accessibility is favorable, with residents generally living within 250 meters of their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel outside the area to work, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Dwelling vehicle rates average 1.6 cars, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low 6.0% of the workforce worked from home, based on 2021 Census data that may be affected by pandemic-related conditions.
Services run at an average rate of 106 trips per day across the network, which averages out to roughly 10 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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64.7% of residents in Craigmore - Blakeview report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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The local community experiences notable health difficulties, as indicated by AreaSearch metrics for mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at about 48% of the population (~10,347 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues were the most widespread conditions, affecting 9.5 and 10.5% of the local population, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
Chronic health issues are particularly apparent within the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the local population (3,054 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Health statistics among this older cohort show some challenges, with national percentiles matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Craigmore - Blakeview is largely Australian-born, at 78.7% of residents, with 11.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.5%) and Australian (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Craigmore - Blakeview is above average, with 21.3% of residents born outside Australia and 11.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 38.6% of local residents. The most noticeable statistical difference was in the Other category, which represents 1.1% of residents compared to 1.8% in Greater Adelaide. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest ethnic origins in Craigmore - Blakeview are English at 34.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian at 27.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 22.8%, and Other at 8.4%.
Some other backgrounds show minor variations from regional averages: German ancestry stands at 4.6% (compared to 5.1% regionally), Russian is at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%), and Welsh is at 0.6% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Craigmore - Blakeview is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 27.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 34 years in Craigmore - Blakeview is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and below the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 at 14.8%, but fewer residents in the 75 - 84 age bracket at 4.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 6.8% to 8.1%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 13.2% to 14.2%. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 group decreased from 7.2% to 6.1%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.3% to 11.3%.
Age modeling indicates the local demographic mix will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to increase by 45%, adding 1,085 individuals to total 3,505.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Craigmore - Blakeview
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 6 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 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 — 211 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,920 at the 2021 Census → 21,467 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 (402021028). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.