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Elizabeth has an estimated 11,643 residents, up from 10,829 at the 2021 Census — a change of 814 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 85.2% of that increase. That puts 1,257 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Elizabeth stands at approximately 11,643 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 814 people (7.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 10,829 people. This figure is determined using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,567 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 89 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. Consequently, population density reaches 1,257 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality above the national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch. Moreover, the 7.5% expansion since the census trails the state figure (7.7%) by only 0.2 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying growth.
The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 85.2% of all recent population additions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For unlisted SA2 districts and horizons beyond 2032, models incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data), adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Driven by these anticipated demographic transitions, Elizabeth is positioned in the upper quartile of Australian statistical territories for expansion, with forecasts pointing to an influx of 3,635 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 30.6% over the 16 years.
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215 new dwellings have been approved in Elizabeth over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential construction approvals in Elizabeth have averaged roughly 43 new dwellings per year, totalling 215 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the locality attracted an average of 2.5 people per year for every newly built residence, demonstrating healthy demand that underpins residential values. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $265,000, sitting beneath the regional benchmark to provide more accessible pricing for buyers. In addition, commercial construction has gathered substantial momentum, recording $217.0 million in approved projects during this financial year.
Development volume in Elizabeth is notably subdued when set against Greater Adelaide, tracking 79.0% below regional average per person. Although construction has picked up pace lately, this constrained pipeline generally reinforces pricing resilience and buyer interest across existing dwellings. Recent approvals comprise 72.0% detached dwellings alongside 28.0% attached dwellings, preserving the traditional suburban fabric while catering to families seeking spacious housing. Interestingly, while Census figures recorded 52.0% standalone houses, builders are currently favouring traditional formats at higher rates, underscoring enduring demand for standalone dwellings amid broader densification pressures. With approximately 195 people per dwelling approval, the local property pipeline indicates an evolving market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, demographic projections anticipate Elizabeth adding 3,559 residents through to 2041. Should building delivery persist at current levels, housing additions might fall short of population gains, which could heighten buyer competition and provide upward momentum for property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Elizabeth, worth an estimated $914 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10 billion. 28 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Strategic planning policies, major initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades exert a fundamental influence on regional outcomes. In total, 19 projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to affect Elizabeth, highlighted by developments such as Northern Suburbs Primary School, Lionsgate Business Park, Playford Health Hub, and the Lyell McEwin Hospital Expansion.
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Playford Health Hub
The Playford Health Hub is a $105+ million master-planned health and wellbeing precinct developed by Northwest Healthcare Properties directly opposite the Lyell McEwin Hospital. Stages 1 and 2 delivered a multi-deck car park, retail amenities, and a 6-Star Green Star specialist medical consulting building hosting Calvary, GenesisCare, Clinpath, and SA Health. Stage 3 is planned and approved for the delivery of a new multi-storey private hospital facility operated in partnership with Calvary Health Care.
Playford Health Hub (Stage 3 Private Hospital)
The third and final stage of the Playford Health Hub precinct opposite Lyell McEwin Hospital, incorporating a planned $75M-$80M co-located private hospital operated by Calvary Health Care, featuring up to 120 beds and 8 operating theatres.
Lionsgate Business Park
Redevelopment of the 123ha former Holden site into a multi-purpose precinct for industrial, manufacturing, and commercial use. Key components include the Playford Commercial Hub, an 8-story A-grade office building, and the Lionsgate Energy Storage System featuring up to 24MW of rooftop solar and a 150MW battery storage facility. The masterplan also includes a central park, the Redline Cafe and Museum, and extensive sports and recreational facilities.
Northern Adelaide Suburbs Road Upgrades
Program of road safety, access and congestion upgrades and planning studies across northern Adelaide. Completed works include several junction and roundabout upgrades, while further work is focused on Curtis Road and Dalkeith Road planning, the funded Curtis Road level crossing removal at Munno Para, the Heaslip Road and Curtis Road roundabout, and the Curtis Road and Andrews Road signalised intersection to support population growth and new housing in the northern suburbs.
Northern Suburbs Primary School and Preschool
A new co-located public primary school and preschool for Adelaide's northern suburbs, funded through the SA Government's 2025-26 State Budget. The school will provide Reception to Year 6 places for 400 students plus a 60-place preschool, supporting major residential growth in one of the state's fastest-growing regions. A site has not yet been selected; planning is underway as part of the Department for Education's 20-Year Infrastructure Plan, which is also delivering a new $155.3 million secondary school nearby at Eyre.The co-located preschool and primary school is targeted to open in 2028.
Barrow Crescent Reserve Upgrade
Upgrade of Barrow Crescent Reserve in Elizabeth Vale to include a range of playground equipment, an accessible basket swing, nature play features, new paths, shelter with picnic setting and landscaping. The upgrades have been guided by input from local residents.
Lyell McEwin Hospital Expansion
$47 million expansion delivering two new 24-bed inpatient wards (48 beds total) across approximately 5,900 square metres on Level 3 of Building A, completed August 2024. Rooms include single ensuites, bariatric facilities, negative pressure isolation rooms and dementia-friendly spaces. The emergency department was also upgraded to 76 treatment spaces. A follow-on $16.5 million fast-tracked refurbishment of Ward 1C is underway to add a further 20 inpatient beds, with construction commencing March 2025 and due for completion December 2025.The broader program targets 80 additional beds at the hospital by end of 2025, serving a population of over 400,000 in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
WCH Foundation Family Health and Wellbeing Hub
The WCH Foundation Family Health and Wellbeing Hub is a 26 million dollar multipurpose community health facility designed by Studio Nine Architects. Located in the Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct, it features curved facades and green walls to create a non-institutional environment. The hub provides early parenting programs, perinatal and adolescent mental health support, student-led allied health clinics, and short-term residential accommodation for new mothers.
2,975 residents of Elizabeth are employed, from a labour force of 3,897. Unemployment sits at 23.7%, with participation at 43.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,827, about 136% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool across Elizabeth displays a combination of white and blue collar vocations, highlighted by substantial involvement in manufacturing and industrial operations, while the unemployment rate stands at 23.7%. As of March 2026, employed residents number 2,975; however, the local unemployment rate exceeds the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8% by 19.8%, indicating scope for labour market progress. Furthermore, labour force engagement remains subdued at 43.4% relative to 66.4% throughout Greater Adelaide. At the Census, only 4.0% of local workers reported working remotely, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period must be noted.
Employment among local residents is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Industrial specialization is particularly pronounced, with the manufacturing workforce share reaching 1.9 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical positions engage merely 2.0% of local workers, trailing the 7.3% seen across Greater Adelaide. As recorded at the Census, Elizabeth operates as an employment destination with 1.1 workers for every resident, drawing in labour from adjacent districts and containing more local jobs than working residents. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, local workforce numbers expanded by 1.1% while total employment contracted by 2.5%, driving a 2.8 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Looking ahead, national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment prospects in Elizabeth across five and ten-year horizons when weighted against local industry composition. Nationwide job numbers are expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variance across sectors. Applying this sectoral distribution to Elizabeth suggests local job growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing a basic illustrative weighting that excludes localized population projections.
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Median household income in Elizabeth is $827 a week (about $43,000 a year), with median personal income at $460 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,293 a year against an average of $50,145. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place individual earnings across the Elizabeth SA2 below national benchmarks. Taxpayers in the Elizabeth SA2 recorded a median income of $46,293 and an average income of $50,145, trailing Greater Adelaide where corresponding benchmarks reached $54,808 and $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% from financial year 2023 brings estimated earnings to roughly $51,001 (median) and $55,245 (average) as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings throughout Elizabeth consistently fell between the 0th and 1st percentiles on a national scale.
The predominant earnings cohort is the $400 - 799 bracket, capturing 34.0% of residents (3,958 people), whereas the surrounding region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 31.8%. Lower-earning homes are heavily represented, with 48.4% receiving under $800 per week, highlighting financial constraints. Living costs present acute challenges, leaving only 77.3% of income uncommitted and placing the area in the 2nd percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elizabeth had 4,163 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 4% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $225 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 27.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Elizabeth during the latest Census consisted of 51.5% houses alongside 48.4% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached structures, whereas Adelaide metro recorded 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 19.0%, lagging metropolitan levels, with remaining properties either being purchased via a mortgage (22.6%) or occupied by tenants (58.3%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $1,083 and weekly rental payments of $225 were both markedly below metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320. On a countrywide basis, local mortgage payments remain far lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rent also sitting substantially beneath the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elizabeth counted 4,163 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,476 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 15% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 56.2% of all households locally, made up of single parent families (19.8%), couples with children (19.6%), and couples without children (15.3%). The balance of 43.8% consists of non-family arrangements, where lone person households represent 39.4% and group households account for 4.2%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.4 people, slightly under the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.4% of adults in Elizabeth hold a university qualification, including 5.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 28.4% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 4,039 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 897 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 distinct structural challenges locally, as university attainment among residents sits at 7.4%, substantially beneath the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a target area for educational development. Tertiary qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 5.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.3% and graduate diplomas at 0.6%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, comprised of certificates (28.4%) and advanced diplomas (6.0%). Enrolment in education shows strong engagement across the community, with 33.2% of residents participating in formal learning.
Within this student cohort, 13.9% attend primary education, 8.8% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.9% are undertaking tertiary education.
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Public transport in Elizabeth reaches 100 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 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 0.8 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 connectivity in Elizabeth is supported by 100 operational stops covering a network of buses and train services. Across these access points, 38 individual routes provide 2,642 weekly passenger trips, delivering solid accessibility with an average distance of 203 meters from residences to the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, with most workers travelling outward for work; private car travel remains dominant at 88%, while 7% commute by bus. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 4.0% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit service frequency across all operational lines averages 377 trips per day, providing roughly 26 weekly trips per individual stop.
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58.3% of residents in Elizabeth report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 12.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 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 across Elizabeth point to notable community challenges, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition rates and mortality showing substantial health burdens spanning younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally low, held by approximately 46% of the population (~5,344 people), compared with 52.7% throughout Greater Adelaide and an Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Prevalent medical conditions diagnosed among residents include mental health issues affecting 12.7% and arthritis impacting 10.3%, whereas 58.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, trailing the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide.
Significant health pressures are evident across working-age cohorts due to higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 15.7% of the locality (1,826 people), below the 19.1% share across Greater Adelaide, with senior health indicators showing moderate challenges aligned with broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.0% of Elizabeth residents were born overseas and 27.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (24.4%). 4.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Elizabeth exceeds that of most regional markets, with 34.0% of residents born abroad and 27.8% communicating in a language other than English in their homes. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, comprising 37.2% of local residents. The most noticeable variation from regional patterns is seen in Islam, which represents 7.1% of the local community compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestral backgrounds in Elizabeth are English (28.3%), Australian (24.4%), and Other (20.6%), with the latter significantly outpacing the regional figure of 9.7%.
Significant variations also emerge across other backgrounds, including Australian Aboriginal representation at 4.2% (against 1.2% regionally), German heritage at 3.6% (against 5.1%), and Russian background at 0.3% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elizabeth is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.3% 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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Demographic composition in Elizabeth skews younger than Greater Adelaide overall. Young people and children (0 - 24) constitute 35.7% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 29.0% regionally, while senior and retiree residents (65+) account for just 15.7%, below the 19.1% recorded across the broader region. The median age is estimated at 35 as at August 2026, decreasing from 36 at the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years younger than the Greater Adelaide figure of 39 at that Census. Since the Census, the middle-aged and mature demographic (45 - 64) has reduced from 23.1% to an estimated 20.8%.
Looking to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among young adults and children, growing by 1,066 residents (26%) to 5,223, whereas the most rapid relative expansion is expected within retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding 50% to 2,749.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elizabeth
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 15 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 89 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,829 at the 2021 Census → 11,643 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 Aug 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 (402021030). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.