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Goodwood - Millswood has an estimated 18,510 residents, up from 17,650 at the 2021 Census — a change of 860 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 2,571 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 from AreaSearch, the estimated count of residents in Goodwood - Millswood stands at roughly 18,510 as of Aug 2026. This reflects a gain of 860 people (4.9%) over the 2021 Census tally of 17,650 people. Such growth is determined using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 18,506 alongside 37 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With 2,570 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls within the top quartile for population density among nationally reviewed areas by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 4.9% sits within 0.5 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (5.4%), highlighting solid growth momentum.
Net arrivals from overseas drove the vast majority of this expansion, generating around 99.3% of total population additions over recent timeframes. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as baseline data. Where areas fall outside this series or extend beyond post-2032, figures incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-cohort projections issued in 2023 (drawn from 2021 numbers), adjusted by distributing LGA expansion down to SA2 zones via weighted aggregation. Looking at demographic trajectories ahead, growth is projected to track marginally below the national midpoint, with Goodwood - Millswood projected to add 1,337 persons by 2041 according to the latest annual ERP counts, translating to an overall rise of 7.2% across the 16 years.
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357 new dwellings have been approved in Goodwood - Millswood over the past five years, an average of 71 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 36% 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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In terms of residential development activity, Goodwood - Millswood registers approximately 71 dwellings approved for construction each year, totaling 357 homes granted planning approval over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 1.5 new residents per year have been added per newly approved dwelling, suggesting a well-aligned balance between building supply and buyer demand that fosters stable property conditions. In addition, approved residential projects show an average construction cost of $520,000 per dwelling, pointing to builder emphasis on premium, upper-tier residential developments.
Meanwhile, commercial planning approvals reached $9.6 million during this financial year, underscoring ongoing investment in local commercial assets. Per-capita building activity across Goodwood - Millswood tracks in line with Greater Adelaide, sustaining balanced local market conditions consistent with the broader metropolitan area. Of the recent residential construction, attached dwellings comprise 64.0% while detached dwellings make up 36.0%. This shift toward medium-to-higher density construction provides more attainable price points suited to downsizers, first-time buyers, and property investors. It also marks a departure from established local housing stock (which currently stands at 61.0% houses), signaling both a scarcity of greenfield or infill parcels and evolving lifestyle requirements for varied, attainable housing options. With approximately 188 people per dwelling approval, the statistical area displays urban development patterns typical of a low density area. Longer-term demographic projections indicate that Goodwood - Millswood will welcome 1,333 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present construction activity persists, future dwelling supply appears sufficient to satisfy expected accommodation requirements, establishing positive market conditions for incoming buyers and potentially enabling the locality to outpace projected population increases.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goodwood - Millswood, worth an estimated $60 million. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.2 billion. 26 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and public works programs play a crucial role in shaping local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 projects anticipated to influence Goodwood - Millswood, led by notable initiatives including Unley Central, The Locale (Forestville Project), Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation, and the Wayville Reserve Upgrade.
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Elements Wayville Apartments
Eight-storey mixed-use development comprising 29 residential apartments (one, two and three-bedroom configurations plus a four-bedroom penthouse) and a ground-floor cafe, with secure basement and ground-level car parking (34 spaces), bike storage, parcel lockers and EV charging provisions. The fully electric building includes an extensive rooftop solar array to reduce communal energy consumption. Two design schemes - Classic and Sleek - are offered across all residences, featuring stone benchtops, timber or tiled floors and large-format porcelain tiles.Development approval was granted by the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP). Project remains in pre-construction with completion now targeted for early 2029.
Selene (Wayville Apartments)
A luxury boutique residential development in Wayville featuring 22 exclusive residences over seven storeys. The project includes a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments with high-end finishes, private balconies, and sustainable features such as solar panels and EV charging stations. The development also incorporates a ground-floor commercial and office component.
Forestville Reserve Archway Upgrades (Mike Turtur Bikeway Upgrade)
Upgrades to the heritage-listed Forestville Reserve Archways and related infrastructure to improve safety and amenity for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Mike Turtur Bikeway and Marino Rocks Greenway improvements. The project includes widening two archways under the tram overpass from 1.8m to 5m, realigning and widening the Shared Use Path over Brownhill Creek to 3.5m, installing a new pedestrian path with safety railing, refreshing the existing subway and ramps (lighting, safety mirrors, CCTV, drainage, non-slip surface, re-painting).Major works started June 30, 2025, with completion by March 2026. The original plan for a bikeway overpass was put on hold due to community concerns about tree impacts.
Unley Central
A transformative 150 million dollar mixed-use precinct on the former Target site. The nine-storey development integrates 130 luxury apartments with a diverse commercial hub including a six-screen boutique cinema, supermarkets, cafes, and medical services. As South Australia's first fully integrated mixed-use development on a single site, it provides significant local employment and modernizes the Unley Road corridor.
Wayville Reserve Upgrade
The Wayville Reserve, including the playspace, will be upgraded as part of the Council's program to revitalise community open spaces. The project is separated into stages due to the Brown Hill - Keswick Creek upgrade work. Stage 1 will focus on the play area, featuring improved sightlines and entrances with custom park signage, a wider range of new play equipment for various ages and play types with new softfall, and new seating under shade trees for relaxation and socializing.Open lawn areas will remain for active uses, framed by garden beds, and planting near the creek will include wetland plants to enhance wildlife habitat and biodiversity, as well as filter stormwater runoff. The existing path network will be repaved for improved accessibility.
Tram Grade Separation Projects
A major infrastructure initiative to remove three high-traffic level crossings on the Glenelg tram line by constructing new elevated tram overpasses at Marion Road, Cross Road, and Morphett Road. The project also included the complete reconstruction of the South Road tram overpass. While tram services resumed on 26 January 2026, ongoing construction continues through mid-2026 for intersection upgrades at Anzac Highway, building shared-use paths for the Mike Turtur Bikeway, and final landscaping.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy.Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
The Locale (Forestville Project)
A $250 million mixed-use development transforming the 3.6-hectare former Le Cornu site into a vibrant community. It includes a Market Square with supermarket and specialty retail, open-air cafes, eateries, an Urban Green School, rooftop Urban Farm, short-stay accommodation, approximately 219 high-quality apartments, and 71 terrace homes. The project aims to create a new heart for Adelaide's south-west, fostering residential, retail, hospitality, education, commercial, and tourism sectors. Stage 1 construction is expected to begin in 2024, with first residents moving in late 2025, Market Square opening late 2026, and full project completion anticipated by 2029.
11,039 residents of Goodwood - Millswood are employed, from a labour force of 11,300. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Goodwood - Millswood features a qualified professional workforce, highlighted by extensive representation across professional services, a low jobless rate of 2.3%, and an estimated 5.1% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,039, while local unemployment remained 1.5% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%. The local labor force participation rate stands at 71.2%, outpacing the 66.4% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Furthermore, Census records show 15.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, an observation that should be framed within the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workforce participants are largely concentrated across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Specialization is particularly elevated in professional & technical fields, which account for a proportion of local employment 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents only 5.6% of local worker positions, falling below the Greater Adelaide figure of 8.7%. Comparing the tally of working residents against the local daytime workforce reveals that many residents commute to other districts for work, even though local job opportunities exist within the area. According to AreaSearch findings based on ABS and SALM releases, both employment and the labor pool expanded by 5.1% across the 12-month period, keeping overall unemployment steady. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a 4.2% lift in employment, a 4.0% rise in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Future workforce dynamics in Goodwood - Millswood can be evaluated using national industry projections issued by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year intervals, national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral rates vary. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among Goodwood - Millswood residents could expand by 7.2% across five years and 14.7% across ten years, based on simple weighting without incorporating localized demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Goodwood - Millswood is $2,001 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $999 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,485 a year against an average of $90,994. The average runs 48% 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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Based on ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers across the Goodwood - Millswood SA2 recorded a median taxable income of $61,485 alongside an average of $90,994, positioning the community among the top earners nationwide against Greater Adelaide benchmarks of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Indexed against a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $67,738 for median earnings and $100,248 for the average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, incomes place near the 71st percentile nationally.
The middle-income tier of $1,500 - 2,999 captures the largest share at 29.3% (5,423 people), aligning with the 31.8% recorded across the wider region. Moreover, 32.1% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting strong local purchasing capacity. Residents retain 87.4% of earnings once housing costs are paid, and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Goodwood - Millswood had 7,194 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 28% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,031 a month. Rent absorbs 17.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential accommodation across Goodwood - Millswood consisted of 61.3% houses and 38.7% other dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Adelaide metro distribution of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 37.2%, notably exceeding metropolitan levels, while 30.3% of homes were held under a mortgage and 32.5% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $2,031, well above the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, whereas median weekly rent was $340 compared to $320 across Adelaide metro.
In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments sit above the Australian median of $1,863, while rental costs remain lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Goodwood - Millswood counted 7,194 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 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 local living arrangements, accounting for 65.4% of households. These comprise couples with children at 28.1%, couples without children at 28.0%, and single parent families at 8.1%. Non-family households represent the remaining 34.6%, consisting of lone person households (29.9%) and group households (4.7%). The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the 2.5 average recorded for Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.9% of adults in Goodwood - Millswood hold a university qualification, including 30.6% with a bachelor degree and 13.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 12.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,867 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,138 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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Attainment levels among Goodwood - Millswood residents aged 15+ significantly exceed broader benchmarks, with 48.9% holding higher education qualifications compared to 28.9% across Greater Adelaide and 25.7% statewide in SA. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 22.1% of persons aged 15+, comprising certificates (12.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.3% of the population enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by sector, 8.6% attend tertiary institutions, 8.2% are in primary education, and 6.8% are undertaking secondary education.
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Public transport in Goodwood - Millswood reaches 93 stops on 63 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Commuting infrastructure in Goodwood - Millswood comprises 93 operational transit boarding locations spanning buses, trains, and lightrail. Across these stops, 63 separate transit lines deliver 6,194 weekly services. Proximity to public transport is strong, with residents living a typical distance of 185 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the area's predominantly residential character, most employed persons travel outward, with private vehicles accounting for 73% of trips, followed by 7% using buses and 6% traveling by bicycle. Motor vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.2 vehicles per household, lower than the wider metropolitan level.
In addition, 15.3% of residents reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 circumstances. Across all transit lines, transport frequency averages 884 trips per day, which translates to roughly 66 weekly trips per transport stop.
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71.2% of residents in Goodwood - Millswood report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 assessments across Goodwood - Millswood indicate positive outcomes across all age groups, with AreaSearch analysis revealing favorable mortality figures and low rates of chronic illness among both younger cohorts and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 66% of the population (12,198 people). This significantly surpasses the Greater Adelaide rate of 52.7% and the national figure of 55.7%. Among reported chronic conditions in the locality, mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent, impacting 8.1 and 7.0% of residents respectively. In contrast, 71.2% of residents stated they were free from any long-term medical conditions, outpacing the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age demographic demonstrates strong overall wellness, while residents aged 65 and over account for 21.2% of the population (3,933 people), above the 19.1% share in Greater Adelaide. Health indicators among older residents remain especially strong, placing above national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Goodwood - Millswood is largely Australian-born, at 75.5% of residents, with 18.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.2%) and Australian (21.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Goodwood - Millswood exceeds that of most comparable local markets, with 24.5% of residents born abroad and 18.2% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 42.3% of the community. In addition, Judaism exhibits notable local representation at 0.2% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental lineage and ancestry, the three largest groups in Goodwood - Millswood are English at 27.2%, Australian at 21.6%, and Other at 8.5%. Certain other ethnic backgrounds show higher representation locally than across the broader area, including Greek at 4.2% (compared to 2.0% regionally), German at 5.9% (vs 5.1%), and Polish at 1.1% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goodwood - Millswood is 42. 27.5% 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 demographic profile of Goodwood - Millswood closely mirrors that of Greater Adelaide, with the greatest variance across the four broad cohorts measuring only 2.2 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 42 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 at that Census. Among specific cohorts, residents aged 45 - 64 reduced their share from 26.1% at the Census to an estimated 24.1%. The retiree and senior cohort (65+) is projected to register the greatest expansion by 2041, climbing by 989 (25%) to reach 4,922 individuals.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Goodwood - Millswood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 8 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 Apr 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 — 37 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,650 at the 2021 Census → 18,510 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 (401071023). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.