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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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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Happy Valley stands at approximately 14,533 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 669 individuals (4.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,864 people. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,526 alongside 82 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the density is 1,429 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure observed across national locations examined by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 4.8% is within 1.0 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (5.8%), showing competitive local growth dynamics.
Demographic expansion in the locality was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 52.1% of all population increases recently, though other contributors such as natural increase and interstate migration also recorded positive trends. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 locality. Where these datasets are unavailable, and for all years after 2032, projections from the SA State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data at the Regional/LGA scale by age cohort are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to transition from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projected demographic changes, population growth is anticipated to sit slightly below the median of all Australian statistical locations, with the population expected to grow by 1,048 individuals to 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP data, which represents an overall growth of 7.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
135 new dwellings have been approved in Happy Valley over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, well below 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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Residential building approvals in Happy Valley have averaged approximately 27 per year, amounting to 135 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 19 approvals have been logged. With an average of 4.4 additional residents per year for every completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is outstripping supply, a trend that generally drives up property values and intensifies buyer competition, while the average construction value of new dwellings stands at $253,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $3.7 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential.
Compared against Greater Adelaide, Happy Valley displays significantly reduced construction volumes (61.0% below the regional per capita average). This limited supply of new builds generally underpins demand and pricing for the existing housing stock. Building activity is also below the national average, reflecting the established nature of the suburb and indicating possible planning restrictions. Recent construction has consisted entirely of single-family detached houses, preserving the suburban character of the area with a concentration of spacious properties preferred by family buyers. There are approximately 639 residents for each dwelling approval, highlighting a mature property market. Demographic projections indicate that Happy Valley is set to add 1,041 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. While building activity is currently keeping pace with these expansion forecasts, home buyers might face increased competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Happy Valley
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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 $2.15 billion. 11 are already under construction and 12 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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Changes to local infrastructure, significant developments, and urban planning decisions represent some of the most influential factors driving regional performance. A total of 17 key projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the suburb. Notable developments include the Balee Park Upgrade Happy Valley, the Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building, the Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project focusing on Sauerbier and Homestead Creeks, and the Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve Access Project, with the details of the most significant initiatives listed 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.
Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building
New $400-500M Acute Services Building delivering 98 additional clinical spaces, 160 new beds, four new operating theatres, a 16-bed intensive care unit, and an expanded emergency department. Part of the major Southern Redevelopment enhancing healthcare services for southern Adelaide with state-of-the-art medical facilities, improving patient flow at South Australia's largest public hospital.
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.
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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The local workforce in Happy Valley is highly skilled, with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.5% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 8,139 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.4% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, while participation in the labour force is matching the regional average of 66.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 10.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The suburb displays a notable concentration in construction, where employment is 1.2 times the average across the wider region. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 5.9% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. This mostly residential community seems to offer a low volume of local jobs, as highlighted by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 5.5% and the total labor force grew by 5.1%, which led to a 0.4 percentage point decline in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded job growth of 4.2% and labor force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Happy Valley. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Across Australia, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these national industry trends to the local employment structure suggests Happy Valley employment would rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration and excludes 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO statistics published for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Happy Valley SA2 recorded a median income of $55,983 and an average income of $64,721. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $61,676 for the median and $71,303 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all modest in Happy Valley, placing between the 39th and 44th percentiles.
Income distribution figures show that 35.6% of residents (5,173 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, similar to the broader region where 31.8% of the population are in this bracket. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 85.8% of total income, and the suburb is positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
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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The mix of housing in Happy Valley at the most recent Census was composed of 90.3% separate houses and 9.7% other housing types, including semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Adelaide metropolitan breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Happy Valley was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 36.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (50.9%) or rented (12.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average at $1,517, whereas the median weekly rent was $355, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,562 and $320.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Happy Valley are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also below the national average 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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Family households make up the majority of homes at 74.8%, consisting of couples with children (31.3%), couples without children (31.2%), and single-parent households (11.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.2% of households, consisting of single-person households at 23.7% and group housing at 1.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the average across Greater Adelaide.
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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Educational attainment levels in Happy Valley are lower than regional averages, with 21.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference suggests scope for further educational and skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 15.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.4% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (28.6%). The rate of enrollment in education is high, with 25.0% of local residents currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 9.6% in primary school, 6.3% in secondary school, and 4.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Happy Valley reaches 107 stops on 23 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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Public transport infrastructure includes 107 active stops in Happy Valley, which are serviced by a combination of buses. There are 23 different routes operating through these stops, offering a total of 1,150 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as excellent, with the average home located within 182 meters of a stop. As the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per household, exceeding the regional average.
A relatively low proportion of residents work from home, standing at 10.3% at the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 164 trips daily, which represents roughly 10 weekly trips per individual transit stop. The map provided displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the suburb.
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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Happy Valley shows favorable health profiles overall in AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates, with common medical conditions showing low prevalence across the broader population, though levels exceed the national average within older, high-risk brackets, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 51% of the population (~7,440 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the suburb, affecting 9.3 and 8.9% of the population respectively, while 64.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The prevalence of chronic conditions among working-age residents is higher than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.4% of the population (3,553 individuals), which is higher than the 19.2% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
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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The level of cultural diversity in Happy Valley is below average, with 80.8% of residents born in Australia, 93.1% holding citizenship, and 93.1% speaking only English in their homes. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 39.9% of the local population. The most pronounced comparative overrepresentation is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Happy Valley are English at 35.1% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian at 27.4%, and Scottish at 7.7%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: German ancestry is overrepresented at 6.2% of the population compared to 5.1% regionally, Welsh is at 0.8% compared to 0.6%, and Dutch is at 1.9% compared to 1.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Happy Valley is 42. 23.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Happy Valley is 42, which is slightly above the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and notably higher than the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 9.3% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25 - 34 cohort has a lower share at 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.5% to 9.3%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 12.3% to 10.7%, and the 5 to 14 cohort has fallen from 11.6% to 10.5%.
Demographic projections suggest the age structure of Happy Valley will change substantially by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to see the largest relative growth, increasing by 122% (542 people) to reach 986 from a baseline of 443. This trend highlights the aging population, with those aged 65+ making up 76% of all projected population growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 10 months 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (403041080). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.