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Flagstaff Hill has an estimated 11,380 residents, up from 10,784 at the 2021 Census — a change of 596 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 150 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 78.4% of that increase. That puts 1,167 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population residing in Flagstaff Hill stands at approximately 11,380 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 10,784 people counted during the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 596 people (5.5%). This calculation incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,370 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 150 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local density works out to 1,167 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader regional norms evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 5.5% post-census rise tracks closely with the broader SA3 area (6.0%), trailing it by only 0.5 percentage points to reflect resilient demographic foundations.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 78.4% of total population additions over recent intervals. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as their starting baseline, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. For timeframes extending beyond 2032 or locations absent from that dataset, 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts based on 2021 numbers are incorporated through a weighted aggregation conversion from LGA to SA2 geographies. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to track marginally beneath the national statistical area median, expanding by 1,189 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP benchmarks, which translates to an overall 16-year increase of 10.4%.
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88 new dwellings have been approved in Flagstaff Hill over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 planning approvals across Flagstaff Hill have averaged roughly 17 dwellings annually, reaching a cumulative 88 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). In that same span (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region gained an average of 5.7 people per year for every home constructed, underscoring a notable shortfall in residential additions relative to population inflow that creates competitive conditions for purchasers and puts upward pressure on values, while newly built residences show an average construction cost of $380,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have totaled $2.3 million this financial year, reinforcing the district's predominantly residential character.
Building volume in Flagstaff Hill tracks substantially below regional benchmarks, registering 68.0% below the per-capita rate of Greater Adelaide. Such limited construction often supports property values and heightens demand across existing housing stock. Output also trails national averages, an outcome typical of an established community that may also indicate local planning restrictions. Recent residential building activity has been heavily weighted toward detached houses at 88.0%, with medium and high-density housing accounting for the remaining 12.0%, preserving the traditional suburban landscape tailored to families seeking larger footprints. With approximately 597 people per approved dwelling, the suburb displays the characteristics of a fully established market. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Flagstaff Hill is forecast to gain 1,179 residents by 2041. If local building volumes continue at their present pace, new dwelling construction may fall short of demographic expansion, likely driving stronger buyer competition and reinforcing upward momentum in real estate values.
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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 Flagstaff Hill, worth an estimated $42 million. A further 39 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.88 billion. 16 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Capital investments, planning strategies, and public infrastructure developments play a fundamental role in shaping an area's long-term trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key initiatives likely to influence the local area. Notable projects include Living Choice Flagstaff Hill, the Flagstaff Hill Reserve Revegetation Project, Stage 1 of the Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment (incorporating the Acute Services Building), and the Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project across Sauerbier and Homestead Creeks, with the most significant works outlined below.
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Flagstaff Hill Reserve Revegetation Project
Environmental restoration project focusing on native vegetation revegetation, erosion control, biodiversity enhancement, and habitat creation. Includes community education components and ongoing monitoring to ensure ecosystem restoration success.
Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building
The Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building is being delivered as part of the broader Southern Health Expansion program funded jointly by the Australian and South Australian Governments. The development includes a new multi-storey clinical building adding 160 inpatient beds, 98 clinical spaces, 16 intensive care unit beds, four operating theatres, and an expanded emergency department.
Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building)
The Flinders Medical Centre Stage 1 Southern Redevelopment is a major $572 million public healthcare expansion delivered by Built Environs for SA Health and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport. The centerpiece is a seven-storey Acute Services Building adding 98 clinical beds, two 32-bed inpatient wards, a 16-bed satellite ICU, eye surgery suites, and four operating theatres. The building topped out in mid-2026 and is scheduled to open to patients in early 2028.
Living Choice Flagstaff Hill
South Australia's first integrated golf course and retirement community. Stage 1 (42 villas and The Range with 17 apartments) is complete, and Stage 2 (The Summit and The Fairway) with a new golf clubhouse and wellness facilities is now open. The village features a wellness centre, indoor heated pool, cinema, restaurant and bar, and other resident amenities.
Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project - Sauerbier Creek and Homestead Creek
Watercourse rehabilitation works for Sauerbier Creek and Homestead Creek in Aberfoyle Park, funded by an additional AUD 1.83 million from the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program and delivered by the City of Onkaparinga. The project is improving stormwater flows, creek banks, erosion control, water quality, native vegetation, wildlife habitat and community access to nature. Current works include selective woody weed removal in February and March 2026, followed by local native planting during autumn and winter 2026.The broader Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery program is expected to run over five years to 2028-29.
Thalassa Park Master Plan
Master plan for the future enhancement of Thalassa Park, including upgraded playgrounds, walking and cycling trails, event spaces, gardens, accessibility improvements and the Storybook Walk sculpture park. As of the latest council update, the draft master plan has been refined with the Thalassa Park and Gardens Trust, including cost estimates and staged priorities to support future budgeting and grant applications. Community consultation on the revised draft is expected once the documents are finalised.
Flagstaff Road Upgrade
Upgrade of approximately 3.3 km of Flagstaff Road including duplication of the remaining three-lane section to a permanent four-lane divided carriageway, intersection improvements, upgraded drainage, shared walking and cycling paths, lighting and road safety improvements. Construction has been underway with staged traffic management and community updates.
Tonsley Innovation District
61-hectare renewal of the former Mitsubishi site into a mixed-use innovation precinct led by Renewal SA with partners including Flinders University, TAFE SA and Peet (Tonsley Village). The district continues staged delivery of commercial, education, research and residential assets under a 2012-2028 masterplan.
6,623 residents of Flagstaff Hill are employed, from a labour force of 6,733. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,700, about 76% 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 labour market in Flagstaff Hill features a highly skilled workforce with substantial participation in core service sectors, an unemployment rate of merely 1.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.2% over the previous year. As of March 2026, 6,623 residents are actively employed, while the local jobless rate sits 2.2% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%. Meanwhile, the local labour force participation rate reaches 71.2%, exceeding Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. In addition, Census records show that a modest 12.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure was likely shaped by Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside retail trade. Concentration is particularly pronounced in education & training, where local employment rates reach 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, industrial manufacturing accounts for a comparatively small share of jobs at 5.8%, trailing the regional proportion of 7.0%. Comparing the resident workforce against the number of people working locally during the Census highlights that this primarily suburban setting provides relatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS statistics for the period ending March 2026, revealing that employment rose by 5.2% while the labour force grew by 5.1%, with unemployment staying largely the same. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts from Mar-26 that can illuminate future demand in Flagstaff Hill. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific rates are applied to Flagstaff Hill’s employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this simple weighting exercise is illustrative and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Flagstaff Hill is $2,045 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $837 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,688 a year against an average of $64,667. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode figures published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Flagstaff Hill SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $55,688 and an average of $64,667. These figures sit below the nationwide benchmark, while comparing to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $61,351 for median income and $71,244 for average income as of March 2026. Findings from the 2021 Census position household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb near the 62nd percentile across Australia.
The most populous earnings cohort comprises 4,153 residents (36.5%) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 per week, aligning with the broader region where 31.8% fall into this band. After meeting housing obligations, local households retain 88.2% of their income to support healthy spending capacity, placing the suburb in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Flagstaff Hill had 3,848 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to findings from the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Flagstaff Hill consisted of 95.2% separate houses and 4.8% other dwelling types such as semi-detached homes and apartments, standing in contrast to the metropolitan Adelaide split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other residential formats. Outright home ownership stood at 38.8%, markedly higher than the metropolitan rate, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (49.3%) or occupied by tenants (11.9%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments were $1,733, exceeding the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $375 compared to $320 across the metropolitan area.
Looking at nationwide figures, mortgage costs in Flagstaff Hill were lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs matched the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Flagstaff Hill counted 3,848 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,061 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 16% 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 arrangements represent the vast majority of local residences at 81.8%, consisting of couples with children (39.2%), couples without children (33.0%), and single-parent households (8.9%). Non-family living situations account for the other 18.2% of homes, made up of single-person dwellings at 16.1% and group living arrangements at 2.1%. The typical household contains 2.7 people, exceeding the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.5% of adults in Flagstaff Hill hold a university qualification, including 20.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 878 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,067 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 among Flagstaff Hill residents track well ahead of surrounding areas, with 30.5% of people aged 15 and over holding a tertiary degree, compared with 18.9% throughout the wider SA3 area. This strong educational profile positions local workers well for careers in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest proportion at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 35.0% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational training, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificate-level awards (23.0%).
Formal learning engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 27.6% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion includes 9.5% enrolled in primary schools, 7.1% attending secondary schools, and 6.2% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Flagstaff Hill reaches 44 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 within Flagstaff Hill is supported by 44 operational stops that accommodate bus services. A network of 32 distinct routes operates across these stops, delivering a combined total of 1,463 passenger trips each week. Commuter access is rated favorably, with the typical resident residing 325 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, most workers travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the dominant commute mode at 89%. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, which exceeds regional standards. Meanwhile, a modest 12.3% of the workforce operated from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric that may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Across all transit lines, public transport operations deliver an average of 209 daily services, which translates to roughly 33 trips each week for every individual stop.
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69.2% of residents in Flagstaff Hill report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Flagstaff Hill registers favorable health measures in AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness prevalence, with both younger demographics and older cohorts experiencing low rates of common health ailments. At the same time, private health insurance coverage extends to roughly 51% of the local population (~5,826 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 7.8% and 7.7% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 69.2% of inhabitants reported no diagnosed long-term health conditions, outperforming the Greater Adelaide rate of 67.9%. Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health profiles.
Those aged 65 and older make up 21.2% of the local populace (2,411 people), exceeding the 19.1% share recorded across Greater Adelaide, with senior residents exhibiting exceptional health measures that rank even higher nationally than the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.6% of Flagstaff Hill residents were born overseas and 14.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Flagstaff Hill exhibits a broader cultural mix than most comparable markets, with 28.6% of its population born overseas and 14.4% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, representing 42.7% of local residents. The most noticeable divergence from regional norms appears in the Jewish community, which accounts for 0.2% of the population relative to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries reported by Flagstaff Hill residents are English (32.4%), Australian (23.8%), and Other backgrounds (7.4%). In addition, specific European heritages show notable representation above regional averages, including German at 5.8% (compared to 5.1% regionally), Polish at 1.2% (vs 1.0%), and Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Flagstaff Hill is 42. 23.4% 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 age distribution across Flagstaff Hill aligns relatively closely with Greater Adelaide, with the greatest variance across the four major age categories reaching only 5.2 percentage points. The estimated median age stands at 42 as at August 2026, matching the figure recorded in the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 from that same Census. Within specific age cohorts, residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced their local presence from 27.6% at the Census to an estimated 25.6%. In contrast, seniors and retirees aged 65 and over are projected to drive future growth, increasing by 493 people (20%) to reach 2,904 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Flagstaff Hill
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 | Oct 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 150 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,784 at the 2021 Census → 11,380 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 (403041077). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.