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Happy Valley has an estimated 14,533 residents, up from 13,864 at the 2021 Census — a change of 669 people, or 4.8%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,429 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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As of Aug 2026, Happy Valley has an estimated population of roughly 14,533 according to AreaSearch evaluations. Compared to the 13,864 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 669 people (4.8%). The calculation draws upon the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 14,526 alongside 83 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 1,429 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density exceeds the broader national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch. Happy Valley's post-Census expansion of 4.8% tracks closely within 1.2 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (6.0%), highlighting solid local momentum.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 52.1% of recent population additions, while interstate arrivals and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent or projections extend past 2032, figures rely on the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts (grounded in 2021 data), calibrated via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Long-term demographic modelling indicates Happy Valley will experience growth slightly under the median across Australian statistical areas, adding 1,057 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, which equals an overall rise of 7.2% across the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
132 new dwellings have been approved in Happy Valley over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Happy Valley have averaged approximately 26 homes annually, accumulating to 132 dwellings throughout the previous 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, an average of 4.5 incoming residents arrived per completed residence over the past 5 financial years, signaling that local housing demand is outstripping new construction and creating upward pricing pressure alongside heightened buyer rivalry. Approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $320,000, aligning with regional norms. Meanwhile, commercial construction approvals totaled $3.7 million during this financial year, underscoring modest commercial development investment. Building volume per capita in Happy Valley sits 63.0% below the regional average across Greater Adelaide.
Such subdued residential additions typically bolster pricing resilience and sustained buyer interest across existing dwellings. Construction rates also trail the national baseline, reflecting the mature layout of the suburb and potential zoning constraints. Separate houses constitute 92.0% of recent construction while apartments or townhouses make up 8.0%, preserving an established suburban footprint oriented toward family households prioritizing spacious living. Furthermore, a ratio of roughly 573 people per approval highlights the district's seasoned structural profile. Projections based on the latest quarterly assessment from AreaSearch anticipate Happy Valley expanding by 1,050 residents leading up to 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, dwelling additions could fall short of demographic growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Happy Valley, worth an estimated $64 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.22 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. 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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Community growth and property performance are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, public infrastructure works, and major capital investments. AreaSearch has mapped 17 individual projects that carry tangible implications for the surrounding district. Prominent initiatives include the Balee Park Upgrade Happy Valley, Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building, Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project - Sauerbier and Homestead Creeks, and the Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve Access Project, with key particulars outlined below.
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Valley Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of the former Happy Valley Shopping Centre into Valley Central, a modern community hub featuring Fountain Valley Medical Centre, Happy Valley Dental, REVO Fitness, specialty retail shops, upgraded facades, new entrance tower, roof replacement, undercover promenade seating, and enhanced car parking and landscaping. The 5,000 sqm project was delivered while the shopping centre remained fully operational, with Stage 1 completed in 2024.
Balee Park Upgrade Happy Valley
Neighbourhood Family Park upgrade including new playground equipment, basketball/netball rings and court, irrigated turf area and landscaping. Construction scheduled for 2024-25 financial year following community consultation completed December 2023. Project includes improved lighting, walking paths and accessibility features to enhance community use.
Zero Cost Energy Future - Happy Valley Reservoir Solar Project
World's largest fully moveable solar array featuring 33,750 5B Maverick pre-fabricated solar panels with 12.8MW capacity at Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve. Generates 17 gigawatt hours of renewable energy annually to power the water treatment plant serving over 40% of Adelaide's drinking water. Part of SA Water's $300 million Zero Cost Energy Future initiative. The innovative relocatable system uses ballasted design requiring minimal ground penetration, allowing the array to be moved if needed for maintenance or site works.
Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve Access Project
First-time public opening of the 120-year-old Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve featuring 20 kilometres of walking, cycling and mountain biking trails, 110 hectares of water for kayaking and fishing, two kayak launch areas (one with disability access), picnic facilities with BBQs and shelters, car parking, and visitor amenities. The reserve connects to Glenthorne National Park creating over 1,500 hectares of accessible outdoor recreation space. Opened December 11, 2021 after extensive water treatment upgrades to enable safe public access while maintaining drinking water quality for over 40% of metropolitan Adelaide.
Bains Road Reconstruction
Reconstruction of Bains Road between Investigator Drive and Panalatinga Road, Woodcroft. The project includes reconstruction of selected sections of kerbing and guttering, road pavement reconstruction, installation of a new 1.5m wide footpath on the northern side, and installation of new pedestrian refuges to improve road safety and accessibility. Construction commenced in October 2025 with an estimated 8-week completion period, subject to weather conditions.
The Green at Woodcroft
Premium residential development adjacent to Thaxted Park Golf Course by Metro Property Development. Master-planned community offering house and land packages in established area with golf course frontage and parkland access.
Thalassa Park Master Plan
Master plan for the future enhancement of Thalassa Park, including upgraded playgrounds, walking and cycling trails, event spaces, gardens, accessibility improvements and the Storybook Walk sculpture park. As of the latest council update, the draft master plan has been refined with the Thalassa Park and Gardens Trust, including cost estimates and staged priorities to support future budgeting and grant applications. Community consultation on the revised draft is expected once the documents are finalised.
Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project - Sauerbier Creek and Homestead Creek
Watercourse rehabilitation works for Sauerbier Creek and Homestead Creek in Aberfoyle Park, funded by an additional AUD 1.83 million from the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program and delivered by the City of Onkaparinga. The project is improving stormwater flows, creek banks, erosion control, water quality, native vegetation, wildlife habitat and community access to nature. Current works include selective woody weed removal in February and March 2026, followed by local native planting during autumn and winter 2026.The broader Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery program is expected to run over five years to 2028-29.
8,139 residents of Happy Valley are employed, from a labour force of 8,344. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 68.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,216, about 77% 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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Happy Valley sustains a capable workforce marked by strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.5%, and an estimated 5.5% expansion in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 8,139 local citizens are employed. The area's jobless rate sits 1.4% beneath the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, while labour participation registers at 68.5% compared to 66.4% across the broader metropolitan area. Census returns showed a modest 10.3% of workers working remotely, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers primarily around construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction demonstrates significant local concentration, with worker representation reaching 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.9% of local employment, trailing the 7.3% seen across Greater Adelaide. Comparing Census working population counts against resident totals indicates that this largely residential enclave provides relatively constrained job capacity within its borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics show that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 5.5% while the labour pool grew by 5.1%, bringing a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment and labour force gains of 4.2% and 4.0% respectively, with unemployment declining by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking employment estimates from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide perspective on emerging occupational demand. These five and ten-year national outlooks, mapped against local sector profiles, indicate that while nationwide jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector trajectories vary widely. Applied to the industry distribution of Happy Valley, local employment is modeled to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model excluding local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Happy Valley is $1,568 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $778 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,983 a year against an average of $64,721. 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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Taxpayer income across the Happy Valley SA2 remains below the national standard based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxable earnings in the SA2 reach $55,983 and average income is $64,721, compared against $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 stand at roughly $61,676 for median earnings and $71,303 for average earnings. Findings from the 2021 Census place local personal, family, and household earnings modestly within the 39th to 44th percentiles.
The primary income segment is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, encompassing 35.6% of residents (5,173 people), closely tracking the 31.8% recorded regionally. Households retain 85.8% of income following housing costs, positioning the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Happy Valley had 5,450 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $355 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. 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 most recent Census, the residential landscape in Happy Valley consists of 90.3% standalone houses and 9.7% alternative property formats such as apartments, semi-detached, and other dwellings, contrasting with Adelaide metro where the split is 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwelling types. Full home ownership reaches 36.5%, comfortably surpassing metropolitan rates, with remaining properties distributed between mortgaged properties (50.9%) and rental accommodation (12.7%). Median monthly mortgage commitments stand at $1,517, below the $1,562 recorded across Adelaide metro, while median weekly rent is $355 compared to $320 regionally. Compared to Australia-wide figures, Happy Valley remains notably more affordable than the national median mortgage payment of $1,863 and median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Happy Valley counted 5,450 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 74.8% of households. This includes couples with children (31.3%), couples without children (31.2%), and single-parent homes (11.4%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 25.2%, comprising single-person households at 23.7% and group shared dwellings at 1.4%. The median household scale of 2.5 persons directly aligns with the Greater Adelaide figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.2% of adults in Happy Valley hold a university qualification, including 15.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 693 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Happy Valley falls below broader standards, with 21.2% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees against 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for further academic and professional upskilling. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 15.0%, accompanied by postgraduate awards (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training forms a substantial pillar of the local skill base, with 40.4% of citizens aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, encompassing certificates (28.6%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). Community participation in study is prominent, with 25.0% of the population actively pursuing formal educational courses.
Within this cohort, 9.6% attend primary school, 6.3% are enrolled in secondary school, and 4.2% engage in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Happy Valley reaches 107 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Transport analysis identifies 107 public transport stops across Happy Valley, consisting of various bus boarding points. These facilities are served across 24 dedicated routes, generating 1,165 scheduled passenger trips each week. Overall public transit connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances to the closest departure point averaging 182 meters. Given the predominantly suburban residential profile, outbound travel is common, with private vehicle transport serving as the primary choice at 91%. Vehicle density stands at 1.6 cars per household, surpassing the regional average, while a modest 10.3% of workers worked from home in the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services maintain an average timetable frequency of 166 daily journeys across the complete network, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per boarding stop. The accompanying mapping layout illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the geographical center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.0% of residents in Happy Valley report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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 chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicate favorable overall health metrics for Happy Valley. General illness rates remain low across the broader community, though elevated rates are observed among senior, at-risk age brackets. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is relatively restrained, held by approximately 51% of residents (~7,440 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 9.3% and 8.9% of the population respectively, while 64.0% reported no diagnosed long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. Incidence of chronic ailments is higher than average among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 24.2% of the locality (3,514 people), well above the 19.1% share recorded in Greater Adelaide, with senior health indicators presenting certain vulnerabilities despite performing more favorably against national metrics than the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Happy Valley is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 6.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.1%) and Australian (27.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Happy Valley track beneath regional norms, as 80.8% of the population was born in Australia, 93.1% hold Australian citizenship, and 93.1% speak solely English in domestic settings. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 39.9% of local inhabitants. The clearest divergence in religious representation occurs with Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, matching the 0.1% proportion observed across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, English heritage forms the largest demographic cohort at 35.1%, substantially outpacing the regional figure of 27.8%, followed by Australian at 27.4% and Scottish at 7.7%.
Specific European ancestries also show distinct representation patterns compared to the surrounding region: German background represents 6.2% locally (versus 5.1% regionally), Dutch accounts for 1.9% (versus 1.2%), and Welsh comprises 0.8% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Happy Valley is 42. 23.5% 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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Happy Valley exhibits an older demographic distribution relative to Greater Adelaide. Modelled data for August 2026 shows that senior and retiree cohorts (65+) make up 24.2% of the population, compared to 19.1% in Greater Adelaide, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 25.7% versus 28.9% across the region. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 42, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 3 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded in that Census. The retiree and senior cohort has increased from 22.1% at the Census to an estimated 24.2%.
Between now and 2041, senior cohorts are projected to register the largest population surge, climbing by 802 residents (23%) to reach 4,316, whereas younger age groups and children are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Happy Valley
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 |
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| 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 | Oct 2025 about a year ago all 5 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,864 at the 2021 Census → 14,533 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 (403041080). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.