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Glenelg (SA) has an estimated 21,809 residents, up from 20,522 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,287 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 130 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 3,021 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 resident count in Glenelg stands at approximately 21,809 as of Aug 2026. This represents a rise of 1,287 people (6.3%) compared to the 20,522 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such growth is derived by taking the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,791 as of June 2025 and incorporating 130 validated new addresses added following the Census. With 3,020 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls within the top quartile for population density across all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the local expansion rate of 6.3% since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (5.8%), establishing the suburb as an outperformer regionally.
International arrivals served as the principal catalyst for these population additions, effectively underpinning recent demographic expansion. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where locations lack coverage or for horizons beyond 2032, models draw upon the SA State Government's 2023 age-cohort projections (benchmarked to 2021 data), applying a weighted aggregation approach to translate LGA data to the SA2 level. Demographic expectations point to growth sitting slightly under the national median, with the community anticipated to expand by 2,490 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall rise of 11.3% across the 16 years.
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715 new dwellings have been approved in Glenelg (SA) over the past five years, an average of 143 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 143 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% 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 building approvals in Glenelg have averaged roughly 143 new homes annually, totaling 715 homes approved 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), an average of 1.4 new residents per year were added for each approved home, indicating a well-matched dynamic between supply and underlying demand that fosters balanced market conditions. Meanwhile, newly approved residences carry an average estimated construction value of $547,000, underscoring an emphasis on higher-end, upmarket developments. On the commercial front, $19.7 million in approvals have been logged in the present financial year, signaling steady non-residential development momentum.
Per-capita building activity in Glenelg aligns closely with Greater Adelaide benchmarks, helping maintain local market balance in step with the broader metropolitan area. Breaking down residential approvals, detached dwellings comprise 47.0% while medium and high-density housing makes up 53.0%. This leaning toward higher-density formats introduces accessible price points suitable for downsizers, first-time purchasers, and property investors. Measuring roughly 133 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays traits typical of lower-density settings. Demographic projections suggest an influx of 2,472 residents into Glenelg through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Maintained at current rates, residential construction appears positioned to adequately absorb this projected growth, supporting sound buyer dynamics and potentially creating capacity for development to outstrip baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glenelg (SA), worth an estimated $16.5 billion. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.8 billion. 18 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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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Local capital investments, major urban works, and infrastructure developments play a fundamental role in shaping neighborhood outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg, Dusk Glenelg, and the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, with detailed descriptions of key initiatives provided below.
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Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg
Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg is a $40 million streetscape and infrastructure revitalisation project delivered by the City of Holdfast Bay in partnership with the Australian Government. Spanning the entire commercial corridor of Jetty Road, the project upgrades stormwater infrastructure, installs continuous DDA-compliant stone paving, improves pedestrian crossings, and introduces new greening and public art. Major civil works are progressing toward scheduled completion in late 2026.
Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton
Removing the level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road with new tram overpasses to make journeys safer and more reliable. Part of the broader Tram Grade Separation Projects. Tram services resumed in January 2026, while intersection upgrades and the Mike Turtur Bikeway shared use path construction remain ongoing to be completed later in 2026.
River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project delivers the final 10.5 km section of Adelaide's North South Corridor, creating a 78 km non-stop motorway. The project combines southern and northern twin three-lane tunnels with lowered and surface motorways. Major works are underway at the Southern Precinct at Tonsley, which serves as the purpose-built launch site for the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Southern Tunnels. Tunnelling is expected to start in the second half of 2026, and the project is planned for completion by 2031.
Calibre Glenelg
Boutique 11-level residential development featuring 18 apartments with ocean views through pine trees. Mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments located just 300m from Glenelg Beach. Designed with premium materials, floor-to-ceiling windows, and energy-efficient features including double glazing.
Dusk Glenelg
Ultra-exclusive 13-level tower comprising 10 full-floor luxury Sky Homes, each spanning 300-383sqm with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, powder room, panoramic ocean and city views, private lift access, all-weather sunroom, and premium Gaggenau and Miele appliances. Designed by Enzo Caroscio Architecture. Only 12.34m wide due to narrow allotment. Builder is Lucy Commercial. Planning approved by the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) in October 2023.
Northshore Glenelg
Boutique apartment complex overlooking the Glenelg Marina. Features 40 architecturally designed apartments with spacious living, unique views of the bay, onsite health facilities including indoor pool, sauna, private gym, and communal rooftop terraces.
21 Adelphi Terrace Carbon-Neutral Development
Proposed 9-storey, 55-apartment carbon-neutral development by Barrio Developments. Features an affordable housing component (15 apartments), premium upper-level residences, communal wellness space, and extensive sustainability features including a 7.5-star NatHERS rating and full electrification. Includes studio to 3-bedroom apartments.
21-25 South Esplanade Redevelopment
Chasecrown proposes a beachfront residential redevelopment at the former Seawall Apartments site. An earlier 13-storey, ~93-dwelling scheme (2021) was refused. A revised 10-storey, ~39.3m design with 72 dwellings proceeded to SCAP in Oct 2023 and was refused planning consent; the site remains without planning approval while the proponent has pursued revisions and proceedings at various times. Adjacent heritage places include Stormont mansion (14 South Esplanade) and Albert Hall (18 South Esplanade).
12,541 residents of Glenelg (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 12,741. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,768, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Glenelg is highly qualified, with substantial participation across essential service industries, a jobless rate standing at merely 1.6%, and 5.6% yearly employment growth. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 12,541, while local unemployment sat 2.3% lower than the 3.8% registered across Greater Adelaide. Overall labor force participation tracks closely with the Greater Adelaide figure of 66.4%. At the time of the Census, 15.4% of employed locals were working remotely, although prevailing Covid-19 restrictions should be factored into that measurement. Key fields of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
Glenelg exhibits notable concentration in professional & technical fields, where the local representation is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 4.9% of workers, trailing the 7.0% recorded for Greater Adelaide. Given its predominantly residential nature, internal job opportunities within the suburb are relatively constrained when comparing the resident workforce to Census working population counts. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the recent 12-month period, jobs grew by 5.6% against a 5.1% expansion in the workforce, driving the jobless rate down by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2% and the labor pool expanded by 4.0%, corresponding to a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Looking ahead, national forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide indicative trajectory patterns for Glenelg. These estimates outline expected industry shifts over five and ten-year horizons, with total national employment projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years. Applying these sectoral growth estimates to the local occupational breakdown suggests Glenelg's employment base could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (noting this calculation represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Glenelg (SA) is $1,562 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $925 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,668 a year against an average of $82,767. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 at the postcode level show Glenelg SA2 among the most affluent regions nationally, recording a median income of $58,668 alongside an average income of $82,767. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index gains of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $64,635 for median earnings and $91,184 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual personal earnings in the 70th percentile ($925 weekly), whereas household figures occupied the 39th percentile.
Looking at income brackets, 27.3% of local earners (5,953 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, tracking closely with the 31.8% recorded across metropolitan Adelaide. Budget pressures remain pronounced, leaving 84.8% of income after shelter costs (40th percentile), and the neighborhood ranks in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
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Glenelg (SA) had 9,215 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 24% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. 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 the latest Census, residential stock in Glenelg was divided into 43.2% houses and 56.9% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), whereas Adelaide metro comprised 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 37.7%, substantially outpacing metropolitan Adelaide, while mortgaged properties accounted for 27.1% and rental housing made up 35.2%. Typical monthly mortgage costs reached $1,950, above the metropolitan benchmark of $1,562, whereas median weekly rents stood at $330 relative to Adelaide metro's $320. Compared to national benchmarks, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental rates remain lower than the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenelg (SA) counted 9,215 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,793 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 58.5%, consisting of couples without children (29.8%), couples with children (20.6%), and single parent families (7.3%). The remaining 41.5% are non-family setups, predominantly single-occupant homes at 38.1% and group households at 3.5%. With a median household size of 2.1 people, average occupancy sits below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.8% of adults in Glenelg (SA) hold a university qualification, including 23.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 18.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,886 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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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Glenelg demonstrates notable educational attainment levels, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.1% in the SA4 region. This elevated educational profile provides a solid foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 23.9%, alongside postgraduate degrees (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificate qualifications (18.3%). Active participation in formal education involves 23.5% of the local population.
Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 6.8%, university or higher education comprises 6.3%, and secondary education represents 5.9%.
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Public transport in Glenelg (SA) reaches 113 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 Glenelg is anchored by 113 active transport stops encompassing bus and lightrail services. A total of 39 distinct transit lines operate across the network, generating 3,711 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the closest facility averaging 154 meters. Being an established residential area, external commuting is common, with private motor vehicles representing the main mode of travel at 82%. Car ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below broader regional figures, while 15.4% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census (a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19).
Transit services provide an average of 530 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 32 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest transit stops relative to the area's central point.
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66.2% of residents in Glenelg (SA) report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Health indicators in Glenelg rank favorably against standard benchmarks based on AreaSearch metrics covering mortality and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is prominent, held by approximately 61% of residents (13,259 people), surpassing Greater Adelaide at 52.7% and the national standard of 55.7%. Among reported chronic health issues, arthritis (9.3%) and mental health conditions (7.7%) represent the most prevalent diagnoses, while 66.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide.
Health measures among residents aged under 65 are particularly positive. Those aged 65 and over constitute 29.0% of the community (6,331 people), well above the 19.1% share recorded in Greater Adelaide, with elderly residents maintaining robust health outcomes comparable to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Glenelg (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 75.3% of residents, with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (22.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Glenelg are elevated relative to wider standards, with 24.7% of the community born abroad and 12.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 48.5% of residents. The most noticeable variation is within the Other religious classification, which accounts for 0.9% locally versus 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parental birthplace), the primary ancestries in Glenelg are English at 31.2%, Australian at 22.7%, and Irish at 8.5%. Other ancestries exhibit specific local variations: German background is represented by 5.8% in Glenelg (compared to 5.1% regionally), Polish background makes up 0.9% (vs 1.0%), and Welsh ancestry represents 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenelg (SA) is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 24.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Glenelg features a distinct demographic skew toward mature lifestyle and retirement living. Seniors aged 65+ make up 29.0% of the populace as at August 2026, compared to 19.1% across Greater Adelaide, whereas children and youth (0 - 24) represent 21.7% locally against 29.0% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 48, matching the 2021 Census reading, which exceeded the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the Australian median of 38 recorded at that Census. Between 2021 and now, the most significant shift occurred in the 45 - 64 bracket, declining from 26.9% to an estimated 24.1%.
Projections to 2041 indicate the strongest expansion will occur among senior cohorts (65+), increasing by 1,682 residents (27%) to 8,013.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenelg (SA)
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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 130 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,522 at the 2021 Census → 21,809 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 (403011057). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.