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Ingle Farm has an estimated 16,342 residents, up from 15,681 at the 2021 Census — a change of 661 people, or 4.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 144 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,200 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Ingle Farm is approximately 16,342 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 661 residents (4.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 15,681 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 16,270 alongside 144 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 2,199 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national locations examined by AreaSearch. The 4.2% expansion rate of Ingle Farm since the 2021 census was greater than that of the broader SA3 region (3.9%), establishing it as a local growth leader.
The expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by arrivals from overseas, who made up about 98.7% of all population increases in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for individual SA2 regions. For locations not represented in this dataset, and for any projections extending past 2032, regional and LGA age group forecasts from the SA State Government, published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data, are applied with adjustments calculated through a weighted sum of population increases from the LGA scale to SA2 boundaries. Future demographic patterns suggest a population rise slightly below the national median for statistical regions, with expectations that the locality will add 1,133 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall growth rate of 6.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
561 new dwellings have been approved in Ingle Farm over the past five years, an average of 112 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 85 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 163, running ahead of 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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Ingle Farm has seen an average of roughly 112 new home approvals annually, with a total of 561 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 150 recorded during FY-26 so far. Because only 0.8 people on average relocated to the locality for every new dwelling constructed during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming housing stock is matching or outpacing demand, providing buyers with plenty of options and establishing capacity for growth beyond current projections, while these new dwellings carry an average build cost of $203,000—a figure below the regional average—pointing to more budget-friendly construction choices for purchasers.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $5.9 million during this financial year, which highlights the residential focus of the community. Compared to Greater Adelaide, building activity per resident is 95.0% higher in Ingle Farm, giving purchasers a wider selection of properties. The mix of new construction consists of 92.0% separate houses and 8.0% medium and high-density properties, maintaining the suburban feel of the neighborhood through a focus on standalone residences that appeal to buyers looking for space. The locality displays typical low-density features, with approximately 161 people for every residential building approval. Looking forward, the population of Ingle Farm is projected to rise by 1,061 people by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under current construction patterns, the volume of new housing should easily accommodate demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially allowing population expansion to surpass existing forecasts.
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 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.99 billion. 13 are already under construction and 9 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent significant influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the Walkleys Road Corridor, the Gardenia Drive Aged Care Expansion, Stage 2 of the Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion (Various Sites), and the Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals, with the details of the most significant initiatives listed 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 13,688, 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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Ingle Farm possesses a capable labor force with strong representation in vital services, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and steady jobs numbers over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 7,653 employed local residents, while the unemployment rate sits 1.1% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, and the participation rate is notably lower (59.7% relative to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide). Census details show that a minor 6.9% of the workforce operated from home, though the restrictions associated with Covid-19 should be kept in mind. The main sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
There is a particularly high concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, where employment is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 5.0% compared to the regional rate of 7.3%. The heavily residential nature of the locality appears to limit local employment options, as shown by comparing the number of working residents to the local Census workplace count. According to an analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels grow by 0.2% and the labor force expand by 1.1%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2% and the labor force grow by 4.0%, while its unemployment rate dropped by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends for Ingle Farm. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future expansion. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral expectations to the employment profile of Ingle Farm indicates local jobs should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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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Based on AreaSearch's collation of the latest postcode-level data from the ATO released for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Ingle Farm SA2 was $50,628, while the average income was $55,339. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to median and average values of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $55,777 (median) and $60,967 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Ingle Farm all rank between the 19th and 23rd percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution statistics show that 32.8% of the population (5,360 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring regional trends where 31.8% of people fall into this bracket. Household budgets face significant strain, with only 84.4% of income left after housing costs, placing the area in the 24th percentile.
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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At the time of the latest Census, the residential landscape of Ingle Farm was made up of 87.7% houses and 12.2% other housing types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro area. Home ownership rates in Ingle Farm exceeded metropolitan averages at 34.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (39.6%) or renters (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,408 was below the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $310 compared to the Adelaide metro average of $320.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Ingle Farm are notably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median 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 make up the majority of households at 69.9%, consisting of couples with children (29.2%), couples without children (25.9%), and single parent households (13.4%). The remaining 30.1% consists of non-family households, which includes single-person households at 27.3% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is equal to the average across Greater Adelaide.
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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Attainment of educational qualifications in Ingle Farm is lower than regional averages, with 20.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference suggests room for educational expansion and training improvements. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational training is common, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (25.2%). A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 27.8% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This proportion includes 10.1% attending primary school, 6.9% in secondary school, and 4.9% studying at a tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ingle Farm reaches 106 stops on 34 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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An assessment of public transport shows 106 active transit stops within Ingle Farm, consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 34 unique routes, which support 1,983 passenger trips every week. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 188 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the area, most commuters travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 87%, and buses used by 10%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. A lower share of residents, at 6.9%, worked from home (2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules).
Weekly timetables show an average of 283 daily trips across all routes, which translates to about 18 weekly trips for each transport stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by AreaSearch highlights significant health difficulties in Ingle Farm, with various conditions affecting both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 47% of the population (~7,746 people). This is lower than the 52.7% recorded in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 9.7% and 8.4% of the population respectively, whereas 65.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The prevalence of chronic illnesses is higher than average among working-age residents. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.7% of the community (3,224 people). Health trends among older residents present difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the general population.
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 displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 34.2% of the local population born overseas and 30.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.7% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in the Other religious category, which represents 4.2% of the population, compared to 1.8% in Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Ingle Farm are English (25.1%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (14.5%). There are also notable differences in the representation of specific ethnic heritages: Polish ancestry represents 1.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% across the region), Indian ancestry represents 5.0% (compared to 2.3% regionally), and Filipino ancestry is at 2.5% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ingle Farm is 40. 26.8% 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 40 years in Ingle Farm is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and slightly higher than the national median of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 9.2% relative to Greater Adelaide, while the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 7.8%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 7.8% to 9.2% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age group rose from 13.4% to 14.6%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group fell from 11.1% to 7.8%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts for Ingle Farm. The most significant change is in the 85+ cohort, which is expected to rise by 77% (337 people), growing from 436 to 774. On the other hand, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to decrease by 99 people.
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 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 | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 144 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,681 at the 2021 Census → 16,342 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 (402041040). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.