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Ingle Farm has an estimated 16,387 residents, up from 15,681 at the 2021 Census — a change of 706 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 149 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,206 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of Ingle Farm stands at roughly 16,387 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 15,681 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 706 people (4.5%). Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,270 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 149 validated new addresses added following the Census. This total population corresponds to an above-average density of 2,205 persons per square kilometer relative to national territories tracked by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the local 4.5% expansion rate outpaced the broader SA3 area (4.1%), establishing the suburb as a regional growth frontrunner.
Incoming overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for this demographic growth, accounting for nearly 98.7% of recent population additions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied across individual SA2 zones by AreaSearch. For unrepresented SA2s and forecast horizons beyond 2032, calculations incorporate the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA age-cohort models (derived from 2021 data) via weighted aggregation converting LGA growth patterns to the SA2 tier. Looking ahead, future population growth is anticipated to track slightly under the national statistical area median, with demographic modelling projecting an increase of 1,137 persons through to 2041 from current annual ERP figures, translating to a 6.2% overall expansion across the 16 years.
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600 new dwellings have been approved in Ingle Farm over the past five years, an average of 120 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 120 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% 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 Ingle Farm have averaged approximately 120 units per annum, aggregating to 600 dwellings across the previous 5 financial years. With an average of only 0.8 new residents added annually for each dwelling built between FY-22 and FY-26 over the last 5 financial years, residential construction is comfortably keeping pace with or exceeding demand. This provides prospective home buyers with broader selection and sets a platform for population expansion that may outstrip current estimates. Moreover, residential building costs average $289,000—a figure below regional benchmarks that highlights entry-level affordability for new housing stock.
Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains modest, with $5.9 million in commercial permits logged across this financial year. On a per-capita comparison with Greater Adelaide, local residential approvals run 86.0% higher in Ingle Farm, widening options for purchasers. The incoming pipeline is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 88.0%, with medium and high-density formats accounting for 12.0%, reinforcing the area's established suburban character with spacious options well-suited to family living. With an average of around 134 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays typical low-density residential dynamics. Long-term demographic forecasts from AreaSearch's latest quarterly figures point to an influx of 1,020 residents in Ingle Farm through to 2041. Supported by current dwelling construction rates, residential development is well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population gains above baseline estimates.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ingle Farm, worth an estimated $1.2 billion. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.62 billion. 14 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Civic upgrades, planning initiatives, and capital works play a defining role in shaping local community development. A total of 22 key infrastructure developments have been catalogued by AreaSearch as having potential influence on the area. Notable undertakings include the Walkleys Road Corridor, the Gardenia Drive Aged Care Expansion, the Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion - Stage 2 (Various Sites), as well as Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals, with the most critical works itemized below.
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Walkleys Road Corridor
The City of Salisbury's largest residential development, delivering around 220 homes on a former road corridor reserve at Ingle Farm. Housing types include traditional allotments, low-maintenance lots, townhouses and super lots for integrated development. The project includes two new streets, shared paths and bikeways, upgraded green streetscapes, stormwater detention basins with biofiltration, and a $2 million district-level playspace at Baloo Reserve. Targeting 6-Star Green Star Communities accreditation - the first in South Australia. Planning application lodged June 2024, with five civil construction stages.First stage civil works and land release are anticipated to commence in 2026, with full delivery expected by 2030.
Finniss Avenue Reserve Housing Development
Proposed development of housing on a portion of Finniss Avenue Reserve as part of the Strategic Property Development Program. The project was in the concept planning process with community engagement closing in November 2021. The engagement summary report shows community feedback emphasizing retention of green space and potential upgrades to remaining reserve areas. The City of Salisbury is identifying underused surplus council land for future housing.
Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals
State and federal government project to electrify the 42km Gawler rail line from Adelaide CBD to Gawler, with 25kV AC overhead wiring, new signalling systems, upgrade of 14 stations, and activation of 13 pedestrian crossings. Electrified passenger services commenced June 2022. The complementary Ovingham Level Crossing Removal ($231M) replaced the high-risk Torrens Road crossing with a new overpass, public plaza and upgraded Ovingham Railway Station, completing in late 2023.
Springbank Waters Residential Estate
A large, master-planned residential community completed in stages over two decades, featuring over 1,100 homes, wetlands, and parks. The final stage is delivering over 400 new homes and is currently under construction.
Valley View Secondary School upgrade
$14m upgrade delivering refurbished flexible arts facility, general learning areas, wellbeing support spaces, resource centre, administration areas, roof replacement and a new covered outdoor learning area. Works include cross-curricular flexible spaces and improved accessibility. Performing arts centre named after alumnus Raymond Crowe opened in 2024.
Ingle Farm Plaza Retail Expansion
Redevelopment works at Ingle Farm Plaza in Ingle Farm, South Australia, including a centre rebrand from Ingle Farm Shopping Centre to Ingle Farm Plaza, new pylon and entry signage, upgraded internal wayfinding, resurfacing and reconfiguration of parts of the western car park, and construction of two new fast food outlets, McDonalds with double drive thru and Zambrero, in the western car park fronting Walkleys Road. The project refreshes the look and feel of the centre, improves access and parking, and expands the dining offer for the surrounding community.
Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion - Stage 2 (Various Sites)
Established industrial precinct in Pooraka, Adelaide's inner north, originally developed by Australasian Property Developments as a 50,000 sqm greenfield site with commitments from Cavpower, Best Bar and Mechvac. The flagship 35-37 Maxwell Road estate (2.70ha, 7,917 sqm GLA) was acquired by Realside Ovest in 2022 as part of the Ovest Industrial Fund 2 and is now a fully leased asset. More recent additions across the precinct include a brand-new five-unit office/warehouse development at 17-21 Maxwell Road, which has since sold, and a recently completed warehouse at 23-25 Maxwell Road available for occupancy in April 2026.The precinct benefits from strong access to Main North Road, Port Wakefield Road, Grand Junction Road and the Northern Expressway, supporting continued employment growth in Adelaide's northern industrial corridor.
SDA High Physical Support Home, Ingle Farm
Brand new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home in Ingle Farm, built to High Physical Support (HPS) and NCC Class 1B standards. Features accessible design including wide corridors, ramp entry, open showers, accessible kitchen, and provisions for a separate carer's room. The specific address, 16A Danum Avenue, has been sold and is a completed investment property, indicating the project is fully constructed and compliant with NDIS requirements.
7,653 residents of Ingle Farm are employed, from a labour force of 8,051. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 59.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,737, about 84% 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 workforce in Ingle Farm is characterized by a skilled labor pool and strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.9% and relatively stable employment conditions throughout the previous year. By March 2026, 7,653 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.9% that sits 1.1% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, while workforce participation falls considerably short at 59.7% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census data indicates that only 6.9% of residents worked from home, a figure that should be interpreted with caution given the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for the local workforce include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, the suburb demonstrates distinct concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, capturing 1.5 times the metropolitan share of employment. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, comprising 5.0% of local workers relative to 7.3% across Greater Adelaide. Based on Census comparisons between resident workers and local employment positions, the residential character of the suburb means internal job generation is relatively constrained. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 0.2% while the total labor pool expanded by 1.1%, leading to an increase of 0.8 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide achieved employment gains of 4.2% and labor force growth of 4.0%, alongside a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Looking forward, national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 outline broader employment trajectory. While nationwide jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Mapping these national trajectories to Ingle Farm's industry distribution suggests local jobs could grow by 6.4% across five years and 13.6% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ingle Farm is $1,344 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $651 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,628 a year against an average of $55,339. 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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Analysis of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the Ingle Farm SA2 sit below the Australian average, registering a median income of $50,628 alongside an average income of $55,339. By comparison, Greater Adelaide generated a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current modeled levels reach roughly $55,777 (median) and $60,967 (average) as of March 2026. As documented in the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings within Ingle Farm track between the 19th and 23rd percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 32.8% (5,374 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with the regional proportion of 31.8%. With only 84.4% of earnings retained after shelter expenses, mortgage and rent pressures place the suburb at the 24th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ingle Farm had 5,920 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 3% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. 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 fabric in Ingle Farm is comprised of 87.7% standalone houses and 12.2% other formats such as apartments, units, and semi-detached properties, whereas Adelaide metro exhibits 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands higher than the metropolitan benchmark at 34.2%, with 39.6% carrying a mortgage and 26.2% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,408 and weekly median rents of $310 remain below Adelaide metro levels of $1,562 and $320 respectively. In a national context, Ingle Farm offers notable housing affordability, coming in well below the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the national median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ingle Farm counted 5,920 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary household structure across the suburb at 69.9%, consisting of 29.2% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent arrangements. The remaining 30.1% consists of non-family households, including 27.3% single-person residences and 2.9% group living arrangements. Average household size is 2.5 people, aligning identically with the Greater Adelaide benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.9% of adults in Ingle Farm hold a university qualification, including 14.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,640 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,009 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 among Ingle Farm residents sits lower than broader national patterns, with 20.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for upskilling. Within this group, bachelor degrees account for 14.3%, postgraduate qualifications represent 4.7%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.9%. Vocational qualifications show significant representation, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, including certificates at 25.2% and advanced diplomas at 9.0%. Engagement in formal study is strong across the suburb, with 27.8% of the populace presently participating in education.
This cohort comprises 10.1% attending primary schools, 6.9% in secondary education, and 4.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Ingle Farm reaches 106 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 connectivity in Ingle Farm is supported by 106 active bus stops spread throughout the area. These transit points are linked by 32 separate routes that collectively deliver 1,978 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 188 meters. Given its primarily residential nature, commuting is predominantly outward-focused, with 87% traveling by car and 10% utilizing buses. Vehicle availability sits at an average of 1.3 per household. Meanwhile, 6.9% of workers indicated working from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 282 trips per day, translating to roughly 18 weekly trips per stop. The surrounding map highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the suburb.
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65.1% of residents in Ingle Farm report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease metrics highlight noticeable health headwinds in Ingle Farm, with varied medical conditions impacting both younger residents and senior demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 47% of residents (~7,767 people), compared to 52.7% throughout Greater Adelaide and a national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, affecting 9.7 and 8.4% of the population respectively, while 65.1% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Rates of chronic illness are elevated among the working-age cohort.
Furthermore, seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of residents (3,213 people), with overall health metrics among older residents mirroring broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.2% of Ingle Farm residents were born overseas and 30.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.1%) and Australian (22.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ingle Farm exhibits significant multicultural diversity, with 34.2% of residents born abroad and 30.6% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 42.7% of the community. In addition, the Other faith category shows notable local prominence, accounting for 4.2% of residents relative to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Examining parental country of birth, the three most widespread ancestries in Ingle Farm are English (25.1%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (14.5%). Other ethnic heritages also show distinct local concentration compared to regional figures, including Polish at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Indian at 5.0% (versus 2.3%), and Filipino at 2.5% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ingle Farm is 40. 26.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Ingle Farm aligns closely with Greater Adelaide benchmarks, displaying a maximum variance of only 0.6 percentage points across the four main age tiers. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 40, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 1 year older than Greater Adelaide's median of 39 recorded at that Census. Among specific cohorts, residents aged 65+ have declined from 21.8% at the Census to an estimated 19.6%. Projections toward 2041 indicate that the mature working-age and pre-retirement group (45 - 64) will drive the majority of growth, expanding by 379 residents (10%) to reach 4,053.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ingle Farm
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 9 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 149 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,681 at the 2021 Census → 16,387 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 (402041040). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.