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Glenelg (SA) has an estimated 21,807 residents, up from 20,522 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,285 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 128 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 3,020 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Glenelg stands at approximately 21,807 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,285 individuals (6.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 20,522 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 21,791 from June 2025 alongside 128 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3,020 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The 6.3% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (5.7%) as well as the SA4 region, establishing the suburb as a local growth leader.
This population rise was driven almost exclusively by net overseas migration, which served as the lone source of demographic gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 locality. For locations lacking this data and for projections beyond 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government, published in 2023 using 2021 baseline data, are applied with adjustments made via a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA level to the SA2 level. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to occur just below the median rate nationwide, with the area expected to add 2,504 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 11.4% over the 16 years.
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688 new dwellings have been approved in Glenelg (SA) over the past five years, an average of 137 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 112 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 144, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approvals in Glenelg have averaged approximately 137 annually, yielding a total of 688 residential builds over the prior 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 132 approvals have been registered to date. Given that an average of 1.4 new residents moved in per finished home over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand and supply appear closely aligned, supporting a stable property market. Newly constructed dwellings carry a mean estimated construction cost of $432,000, which points to developer interest in upmarket, high-end properties. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $19.7 million during this financial year, indicating a moderate level of non-residential construction activity.
In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Glenelg displays comparable rates of building approvals per capita, maintaining a market balance in line with the surrounding metropolitan region. Recent residential construction is split between 41.0% standalone houses and 59.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser housing structures provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. The area has roughly 233 people per dwelling approval, which points to a market characterized by low development density. Long-term forecasts indicate that Glenelg will gain 2,488 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. In light of current construction trends, future housing completions should comfortably satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth that outpaces current baseline expectations.
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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 tourism. 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates have a significant impact on local property markets and area dynamics. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 key projects that are expected to influence the suburb. The most significant projects include the Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg initiative, the Dusk Glenelg development, and the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, with details provided below for those most relevant to local property.
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Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg
A $40 million redevelopment of Glenelg's main street divided into three zones: City, Transition, and Coast. The project upgrades stormwater infrastructure, installs new traffic lights at Moseley Street for pedestrian safety, reduces speed limits to 30 km/h, and introduces continuous accessible footpaths. Construction was accelerated in 2025 to align with the state tram line suspension, bringing the expected completion forward by 18 months.
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 65.8%. 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 19,765, 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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Glenelg possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.6%, and 5.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 12,541 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 15.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.
The locality shows a distinct concentration of workers in professional & technical roles, with a representation rate 1.3 times that of the wider region. Conversely, industrial manufacturing is underrepresented, employing just 4.9% of the local workforce compared to 7.0% across Greater Adelaide. Comparing the census count of local jobs against the resident workforce suggests this largely residential suburb offers relatively few employment positions within its borders. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment expand by 5.6% and the total labor force grow by 5.1%, which drove the unemployment rate down by 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide recorded employment expansion of 4.2%, labor force growth of 4.0%, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Regional employment trends can be further understood using national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of growth vary widely by sector. Applying these national sector trends to the occupational composition of Glenelg suggests local employment will rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate localized population growth 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that personal incomes in the Glenelg SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $58,668 and an average of $82,767. This stands in contrast to the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of roughly $64,635 for the median and $91,184 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly income is in the 70th percentile ($925 weekly), whereas household weekly income sits in the 39th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 27.3% of local residents (5,953 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend where this same cohort represents 31.8% of the population. Housing costs place a heavy burden on residents, leaving only 84.8% of household income after housing expenses, which ranks in the 40th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
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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The mix of housing types in Glenelg at the time of the latest Census consisted of 43.2% detached houses and 56.9% other property types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Greater Adelaide split of 75.2% detached houses and 24.9% other structures. Home ownership rates in Glenelg were notably higher than the metropolitan average at 37.7%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by households with a mortgage (27.1%) or renters (35.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was significantly higher than the metropolitan Adelaide average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $330 compared to $320 across the metropolitan area.
Nationally, Glenelg mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents remain well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenelg (SA) counted 9,215 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,792 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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Family units constitute the majority of local households at 58.5%, consisting of 20.6% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.5%, with lone person households representing 38.1% of the total and group households accounting for 3.5%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average 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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Levels of educational attainment in Glenelg are significantly higher than regional averages, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.1% within the SA4 region. This education gap positions the local population well for employment in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (18.3%).
A significant share of the local population is engaged in formal study, with 23.5% of residents currently enrolled in education. This includes 6.8% in primary school, 6.3% attending tertiary institutions, and 5.9% in secondary school.
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Public transport in Glenelg (SA) reaches 108 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 108 active stops operating in Glenelg, providing a combination of light rail and bus services. These transit stops are connected to 42 separate routes, which together deliver 5,054 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with the average home located 170 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel for 82% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, which sits below the regional average.
The 2021 Census recorded that 15.4% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era travel restrictions. Transit service frequency averages 722 trips per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 46 weekly journeys for each individual transit stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the suburb.
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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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Glenelg residents enjoy favorable health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health conditions observed in both younger and older age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is remarkably high at roughly 61% of the population (13,258 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded in the suburb are arthritis and mental health issues, which affect 9.3% and 7.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 66.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. The suburb has a high concentration of seniors, with 29.1% of the population aged 65 and over (6,352 people), compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health indicators for these older residents are strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
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 in Glenelg is higher than average, with 12.7% of residents using a language other than English at home and 24.7% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 48.5% of local residents. The most pronounced difference in religious representation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the population in Glenelg compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest heritage groups in Glenelg are English at 31.2%, Australian at 22.7%, and Irish at 8.5%.
There are also distinct differences in the representation of other European ancestries: German ancestry is higher at 5.8% of the population (compared to 5.1% across the region), Polish stands at 0.9% (compared to 1.0%), and Welsh is at 0.7% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenelg (SA) is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 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 median age of 48 years in Glenelg is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to the wider Adelaide metropolitan area, Glenelg has a larger proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (11.0%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 8.4% to 11.0% of the population, while the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 14.4% to 13.0%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.1%.
By 2041, Glenelg is projected to undergo significant demographic shifts. The cohort aged 85 and over is expected to increase by 104% (an additional 954 people), growing from 915 to 1,870. This aging trend is further reflected by the fact that residents aged 65 and older will account for 68% of the projected population growth, while the 5 to 14 age group is expected to contract by 12 residents.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 128 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (20,522 at the 2021 Census → 21,807 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (403011057). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.