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Hackham West - Huntfield Heights has an estimated 8,142 residents, up from 7,818 at the 2021 Census — a change of 324 people, or 4.1%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 1,863 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 Hackham West - Huntfield Heights stands at approximately 8,142 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 324 people (4.1%) from the 7,818 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 8,128 from June 2025 alongside 37 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Based on these figures, the population density reaches 1,863 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds the typical average of locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's post-census growth rate of 4.1% is within 1.7 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (5.8%), showing competitive demographic development.
In recent times, population growth was driven majorly by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 41.1% of the total demographic gains, though positive contributions were also observed from interstate migration and natural population growth. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For localities not represented in this dataset, or for periods past 2032, population forecasts leverage the SA State Government's 2023 age-group projections based on 2021 records, which are aggregated from LGA to SA2 levels using weighted growth methods. Future outlooks suggest that demographic growth will track slightly under the median of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, with the local population projected to increase by 661 persons by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 8.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
96 new dwellings have been approved in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, 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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Approximately 19 residential building approvals are logged annually in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights, totaling 96 residential approvals over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 14 recorded in the current FY-26 period. Demand remains steady, highlighted by an average intake of 2.8 new residents per dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supporting local housing demand. The average construction value for new dwellings is $211,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and points to more economical housing alternatives for buyers. Commercial development remains minimal, with only $75,000 in commercial approvals registered during this financial year.
Residential building volume in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is substantially lower than the wider Greater Adelaide area, falling 51.0% below the regional average per capita. This constrained supply of new housing typically supports demand and pricing for established dwellings. The level of building activity also trails national averages, indicating a mature suburb or potential planning limits. Recent construction consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the suburban profile of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking space. The ratio of approximately 524 people per dwelling approval reflects a settled residential community. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is anticipated to add 647 residents by 2041. While housing development is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to this projected growth, incoming residents may experience heightened competition as the population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hackham West - Huntfield Heights
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Hackham West - Huntfield Heights. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.8 billion. 10 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and education & training. 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 and planning changes represent key drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 projects likely to influence the immediate area. Key developments of relevance include the Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, the Pine Reserve Development - Aberfoyle Park, the Noarlunga Residential Development, and the Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Colonnades Shopping Centre Ongoing Upgrades
Major regional shopping centre serving southern suburbs with ongoing upgrades and expansions. Key retail hub featuring department stores, supermarkets, specialty shops and dining options with improved facilities and customer amenities.
3,404 residents of Hackham West - Huntfield Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,891. Unemployment sits at 12.5%, with participation at 58.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,436, about 79% 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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Hackham West - Huntfield Heights presents a mixed employment landscape with both white collar and blue collar roles, where essential services are well represented, an unemployment rate stands at 12.5%, and estimated employment growth reached 6.0% during the previous year. By March 2026, the area had 3,404 working residents, with an unemployment rate of 8.7% that exceeds Greater Adelaide's 3.8% rate by that same margin, indicating potential for growth, and workforce participation remains notably lower at 58.3% relative to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. Census data indicates that only 6.1% of residents worked from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns may have influenced these figures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade exhibits a high concentration, with employment levels reaching 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 2.9% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. A comparison between the Census working population and resident population suggests this predominantly residential suburb offers limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment rose by 6.0% and the labor force grew by 5.0%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2%, a labor force expansion of 4.0%, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide further context for local demand prospects. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Projecting these trends onto the occupational mix of Hackham West - Huntfield Heights indicates local employment could rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is $1,080 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $558 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,165 a year against an average of $50,481. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Hackham West - Huntfield Heights SA2 recorded a median income of $46,165 and an average income of $50,481. These figures trail the national average as well as the Greater Adelaide markers of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would stand around $50,860 for the median and $55,615 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in the area between the 6th and 7th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that 29.9% of the population (2,434 individuals) earn within the $800 - 1,499 range, whereas the regional modal bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 at 31.8%. Housing affordability is under considerable pressure, with only 80.8% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights had 3,078 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 3% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $262 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,192 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings in metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in the area were lower than metropolitan levels at 22.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 40.2% and rental properties making up 37.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,192, and the median weekly rent was $262, both lower than the Adelaide metro averages of $1,562 and $320.
Compared to national statistics, local mortgage payments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights counted 3,078 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 65.0%, which is comprised of couples with children at 21.9%, couples without children at 22.3%, and single parent families at 19.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.0% of households, consisting of single-person households at 31.2% and group living situations at 3.6%. The typical household size is 2.4 residents, which is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.3% of adults in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights hold a university qualification, including 6.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 35.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 201 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 877 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 levels present developmental opportunities for the area, with the university qualification rate at 9.3% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 6.9% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational skills are common, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (35.1%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.0% of residents enrolled in formal education. Primary school students account for 11.8% of the population, secondary students make up 7.3%, and tertiary students account for 2.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights reaches 43 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 910 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 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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Public transport infrastructure in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights includes 43 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 13 distinct routes that deliver 911 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 218 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 89% and trains accounting for 5%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional average. A small proportion of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census (6.1%), which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Local bus routes average 130 daily trips in total, representing roughly 21 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
55.6% of residents in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 10.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.6 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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Significant health concerns are evident in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which impact both younger and older residents. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 46% of the population (~3,737 people) holding coverage, compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical concerns, affecting 14.0% and 10.9% of residents respectively. Around 55.6% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 17.8% of the population (1,446 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Health indicators among this senior cohort match national trends for the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is largely Australian-born, at 81.4% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (29.8%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The demographic profile of Hackham West - Huntfield Heights indicates a lower level of cultural diversity than average. Australian-born residents comprise 81.4% of the population, 88.6% hold citizenship, and 93.5% speak only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 34.0% of the community. The most distinct religious variance is in the Other category, which represents 0.8% of the population compared to 1.8% in Greater Adelaide. English ancestry is reported by 34.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 27.8%, followed by Australian ancestry at 29.8% (above the regional average of 22.8%) and Scottish ancestry at 6.2%.
Notable variations are also present in other ethnic backgrounds, including Dutch ancestry at 1.9% (compared to 1.2% regionally), German ancestry at 5.2% (compared to 5.1%), and Polish ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is 38. 26.5% 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 local median age of 38 matches the national average and is close to the Greater Adelaide median of 39. The 0 - 4 age bracket is overrepresented locally at 6.0% compared to Greater Adelaide, while residents aged 85+ are underrepresented at 1.4%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.0% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.4% to 11.9%, and the 65 to 74 group fell from 10.9% to 9.8%. Projections for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts, with the 85+ cohort expected to rise by 140 people (126%) from 111 to 252, while the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age brackets are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hackham West - Huntfield Heights
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,818 at the 2021 Census → 8,142 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 (403041079). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.