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Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills has an estimated 7,386 residents, up from 6,875 at the 2021 Census — a change of 511 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years. 244 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 58.5% of that increase. That puts 312 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills reaches approximately 7,386 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 511 people (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 6,875 people were enumerated. Such growth is determined using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,376 recorded in June 2025 combined with 244 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a population density measuring 312 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample individual space alongside opportunities for prospective residential expansion. Outpacing both the broader SA3 area (6.0%) and the wider SA4 region, the locality's 7.4% post-2021 census expansion establishes it as an area growth frontrunner.
Net interstate arrivals served as the primary demographic driver, making up roughly 58.5% of overall population additions in recent periods. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. Where coverage is missing or for timeframes beyond post-2032, figures incorporate 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort projections grounded in 2021 data, converted via a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA to SA2 boundaries. In light of these anticipated structural shifts, local demographic expansion is expected to track above median when evaluated against statistical areas nationwide. Projections based on the latest annual ERP population numbers indicate an influx of 1,381 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 18.6% across the 16 years.
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212 new dwellings have been approved in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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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Dwelling approval figures indicate an average of roughly 42 residential builds sanctioned each year across Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills, totaling 212 homes over 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), approximately 3.3 new residents have been added annually for each finished residence, creating a dynamic where demand substantially outpaces building activity and tends to exert upward pressure on local real estate pricing and purchaser competition. Meanwhile, average expected construction costs sit at $284,000—below regional norms—delivering comparatively accessible housing product to prospective buyers.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $1.2 million this financial year, underscoring an environment heavily centered on residential development. In comparison with Greater Adelaide, building volumes across Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills are moderately elevated (exceeding the per-capita regional benchmark by 18.0% across the 5 year period), which sustains purchaser choice while simultaneously underpinning prevailing local property valuations. In addition, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the neighborhood's low density character and drawing in purchasers seeking larger footprints. The ratio of roughly 179 people per dwelling approval reflects an expanding local market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, long-term projections indicate that Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills will welcome an additional 1,371 residents by 2041. Although local building activity is tracking growth at an acceptable pace, incoming population inflows may generate heightened competition for prospective home purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills, worth an estimated $824 million. A further 27 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.35 billion. 8 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, education & training and residential development. 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 works, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives exert a fundamental influence on district progress. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 11 key infrastructure projects likely to shape the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings encompass Onkaparinga Heights, Noarlunga Hospital Expansion, Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, and Woodcroft College Campus Expansions, with the subsequent overview outlining the most significant developments.
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Noarlunga Hospital Expansion
The $74 million Noarlunga Hospital expansion, part of the Southern Redevelopment Stage 1, was officially completed in November 2025. This project increased the hospital's capacity by over 65 per cent, growing from 92 to 152 beds. Key additions include a new 24-bed General Medicine Ward and a purpose-built 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. The redevelopment also delivered an expanded SA Pharmacy, enhanced kitchen and linen facilities, and additional dedicated car parking. The design features a facade inspired by the local coastline and incorporates sustainable elements and cultural flora relevant to the Kaurna community.
Onkaparinga Heights
A 235-hectare masterplanned community in Adelaide's southern suburbs delivering approximately 2,000 to 2,300 new homes. The project includes a 67.6-hectare site managed by Renewal SA, partnered with YAS Property & Development to deliver 1,000 homes, alongside adjacent private developments. The community features a minimum of 20% affordable housing, sustainable urban design, and high connectivity via the Southern Expressway. Civil works commenced in late 2025, with first home constructions slated for late 2026.
Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering more than 626 new homes across two land parcels on either side of Lovelock Drive in Port Noarlunga and Noarlunga Downs. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space with a target of 25% overall tree canopy. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating. Civil works by Winslow Constructors commenced in 2025, with house construction planned to begin in 2026 and first residents expected by end of 2026.Multiple sales releases are underway including the Wirra and Kauwi Releases. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period through to 2031.
YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project
Proposed residential development in Morphett Vale featuring modern family homes with sustainable design principles. YAS Property & Development was founded in 2015 by Adelaide-based businessman and entrepreneur Tim Shahin. The company focuses largely on sub-divisions and unique housing developments and is one of the fastest-growing property development companies in South Australia.
Noarlunga Residential Development
Noarlunga is a 22 hectare master planned residential community on land east and west of Lovelock Drive in Noarlunga Downs. The project will deliver more than 626 new homes including detached houses, townhomes, apartments and at least 28 percent affordable and social housing, including new SA Housing Authority homes. The plan provides new streets, public open space, green links and improved connections to Colonnades Shopping Centre, Noarlunga TAFE, Noarlunga Hospital and the rail station, and is targeting a 5 Star Green Star Communities rating.Civil works are underway, with house construction planned to commence from 2026 and full build out expected by around 2031.
Woodcroft College Campus Expansions
Independent Anglican co-educational school serving ELC to Year 12. Major educational facility with modern learning environments, sports facilities and technology centers. Ongoing campus improvements to support growing student population.
Pine Reserve Development - Aberfoyle Park
Open space development at Pine Reserve funded through Federal Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program. Includes playground upgrades, walking paths, landscaping and community gathering spaces.
Noarlunga Hospital Mental Health Expansion
$74M State Election commitment delivering new 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Service and additional mental health facilities. Expanding critical healthcare services for southern Adelaide communities with specialized treatment capabilities.
3,844 residents of Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills are employed, from a labour force of 4,047. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 65.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,987, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills displays a balanced distribution across blue and white collar roles, reinforced by prominent representation across essential service sectors. Key metrics include an unemployment rate of 5.0% alongside an estimated employment growth of 5.9% over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,844, with local joblessness standing 1.2% above Greater Adelaide's 3.8% benchmark, while labour participation closely tracks the Greater Adelaide level of 66.4%. Census figures indicated that a modest 8.5% of working residents operated from home, though this metric should be interpreted in the context of Covid-19 lockdown impacts.
The primary employment categories for local workers comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, local specialization is evident in construction, which registers a workforce share 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical disciplines are comparatively sparse, engaging just 4.2% of the Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills working cohort against 7.3% across Greater Adelaide. Comparisons between Census resident workforce counts and local job opportunities indicate that internal employment capacity remains somewhat constrained. According to an AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, the period spanning the year to March 2026 saw employment rise by 5.9% while the labour force grew by 5.1%, which led to a decline of 0.7 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2%, a labour force expansion of 4.0%, and an unemployment reduction of 0.2 percentage points. For additional perspective on anticipated job demand in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide useful context. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment composition to project regional growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral expansion varies considerably. When these industry-specific growth rates are applied to the employment mix in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills, local employment is estimated to grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years. It should be noted that this calculation relies on a straightforward weighting method for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills is $1,355 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $668 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,266 a year against an average of $60,433. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO releases for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $55,266 and an average of $60,433. These metrics trail nationwide benchmarks and sit alongside Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $60,887 (median) and $66,579 (average). Census findings position local individual, family, and household earnings between the 22nd and 24th percentiles across Australia.
In terms of distribution, 32.9% of residents (2,429 individuals) generate between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 31.8% fall into this band. Severe affordability challenges are apparent, with retained earnings measuring only 83.9% of income, ranking at the 25th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills had 2,609 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that standalone houses account for 90.9% of the dwelling stock in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills, with 9.1% comprising other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with Adelaide metro where the split is 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership aligns precisely with Adelaide metro levels at 31.4%, with remaining properties divided between mortgaged tenures (50.7%) and rentals (18.0%). Monthly mortgage commitments average $1,400 at the median, sitting well below the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while median weekly rent is $300 compared to $320 regionally.
Relative to broader benchmarks, mortgage commitments in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rents remain substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills counted 2,609 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,803 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 71.5% of local households. This category includes couples raising children (28.6%), childless couples (28.2%), and single-parent homes (14.0%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 28.5%, consisting of solo occupants (25.8%) and group residences (2.9%). The area's median household size sits at 2.5 people, matching the Greater Adelaide average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.0% of adults in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 33.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 219 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area reflects notable gaps, highlighted by a higher education qualification rate of 13.0% that sits substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%, creating clear scope for targeted educational support. Among tertiary credential holders, bachelor degrees represent 9.5%, postgraduate awards comprise 1.9%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 43.9% of the population aged 15+ holding practical credentials, categorized into certificates (33.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Active participation in study is strong throughout the community, with 26.9% of all residents pursuing formal studies.
This cohort includes 10.1% attending primary schools, 7.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.9% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills reaches 25 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 280 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 assessment of public transit indicates 25 active transit stops throughout Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills, providing bus coverage. Across these facilities, 6 distinct routes operate to deliver 283 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with the typical resident residing 245 meters from the nearest stop. Given the predominantly suburban residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 92% of trips. Average private vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. In addition, an estimated 8.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Across all active routes, transit scheduling averages 40 trips per day, translating to roughly 11 weekly trips at each stop.
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60.7% of residents in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease prevalence highlight meaningful health challenges across Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills, with numerous conditions impacting younger as well as older residents. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is comparatively low, covering roughly 49% of the community (~3,633 people), trailing both Greater Adelaide (52.7%) and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Prevalent medical conditions among residents feature mental health concerns (affecting 10.4% of the population) and arthritis (affecting 9.9%), while 60.7% of the community reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Elevated chronic ailment rates also present noticeable challenges across the prime working-age cohort.
Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 21.0% of the population (1,551 people), exceeding the Greater Adelaide share of 19.1%. Older cohorts experience pronounced health vulnerabilities, with national health issue rankings tracking even higher than those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills is largely Australian-born, at 80.9% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.8%) and Australian (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity across Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills remains below nationwide averages, with Australian-born residents comprising 80.9% of the population, Australian citizens accounting for 90.5%, and 94.9% speaking only English within the home. The leading religious faith is Christianity, adhered to by 37.4% of local residents. The most visible statistical variance appears in the Other category, which represents 0.5% of the local demographic compared with 1.8% throughout Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral origins (parental country of birth), the three leading lineages within Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills are English at 35.8% (well above the regional level of 27.8%), Australian at 29.1% (substantially above the 22.8% regional norm), and Scottish at 7.4%.
Additional ethnic representations show distinct variations: German background stands out at 5.6% locally (vs 5.1% across the region), Dutch lineage accounts for 1.7% (vs 1.2%), and Welsh ancestry represents 0.6% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills closely mirrors Greater Adelaide patterns, with the maximum divergence across the four main age brackets standing at 1.9 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 40 as at August 2026, decreasing from 41 at the 2021 Census, which sat 1 year above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 at that Census. Among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), demographic representation has risen from 24.3% at the Census to an estimated 27.3%. Looking forward to 2041, this 25 - 44 age cohort is anticipated to drive the vast majority of local expansion, expanding by 415 residents (21%) to reach 2,428.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 244 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,875 at the 2021 Census → 7,386 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 (403041078). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.