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Largs Bay - Semaphore has an estimated 15,778 residents, up from 14,807 at the 2021 Census — a change of 971 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 299 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 65.3% of that increase. That puts 2,348 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 Largs Bay - Semaphore has a resident count of approximately 15,778 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 14,807 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 971 people (6.6%). This upward trajectory is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,765 as of June 2025 alongside 299 validated new addresses added following the Census. The local population density stands at 2,347 persons per square kilometer, placing the community in the top quartile of locations evaluated across Australia. With a post-census increase of 6.6%, the suburb tracks closely within 1.1 percentage points of the 7.7% state figure, underscoring solid demographic momentum.
The primary catalyst behind these population gains has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 65.3% of net additions in recent times. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 using 2022 as their foundation year. Where geographic coverage is missing or for timeframes beyond 2032, models incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-cohort projections from 2023 (utilizing 2021 benchmarks), calibrated via weighted aggregation from local government areas to the SA2 level. Anticipated demographic patterns point to growth slightly under the national median for statistical areas, with local headcount projected to climb by 1,073 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall expansion of 6.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
563 new dwellings have been approved in Largs Bay - Semaphore over the past five years, an average of 112 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 113 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 28% 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 across Largs Bay - Semaphore have run at approximately 112 new homes annually, generating 563 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Matching an average of 1.4 new residents annually per built home over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply remains well aligned with residential demand to maintain market equilibrium, while average construction costs stand at $327,000 per dwelling in keeping with regional building standards. Furthermore, non-residential activity remains steady, evidenced by $14.9 million in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Largs Bay - Semaphore trails Greater Adelaide by 11.0%, though its overall volume places it in the 74th percentile nationally. Recent construction pipelines comprise 28.0% detached dwellings and 72.0% townhouses or apartments. This pronounced pivot toward higher-density dwelling options creates accessible price points while catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. It highlights a noticeable structural shift from existing housing stock (where separate houses currently constitute 70.0%), driven by constrained land availability alongside evolving lifestyle choices and budget considerations. Currently, there are about 256 people per dwelling approval, pointing to ongoing capacity for development. Projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that Largs Bay - Semaphore will expand by 1,060 residents through to 2041. Under current construction volumes, the pipeline of new dwellings appears well positioned to satisfy population requirements, providing favorable conditions for property purchasers and creating scope to absorb growth beyond existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Largs Bay - Semaphore, worth an estimated $428 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.3 billion. 17 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and major civic projects play a pivotal role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key infrastructure undertakings poised to influence the district, highlighted by developments such as Fletcher's Slip, Dock One, Centre St, Largs Bay, and Our Port, with the primary initiatives outlined in the following register.
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Semaphore Foreshore Precinct Master Plan Redevelopment
Major urban foreshore revitalization by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, featuring upgraded open lawns, public plaza, pedestrian promenades, event spaces, steam train and carousel integration, and modern public amenities. Construction is planned to commence in February 2027.
Fletcher's Slip
Fletcher's Slip is an urban renewal master-planned waterfront precinct delivering over 500 contemporary townhouses, heritage restorations, and landscaped linear public spaces along the Port River. The multitrack development integrates historical maritime elements with new residential stages such as Sirocco and Calibre, providing pedestrian access to the adjacent Glanville train station. Early stages have been delivered and occupied with subsequent townhouse and apartment releases progressing through civil works and construction.
Centre Street Residential Master Plan
Redevelopment of the former public housing site on Centre Street to deliver over 600 new homes across mixed tenures. The master plan provides a diverse mix of social, affordable, and private market dwellings alongside civil infrastructure and open public space. Planning, stakeholder engagement, and initial civil delivery frameworks are being coordinated via South Australian housing authorities.
Quest Hotel Port Adelaide (Second Quest) and Large Retail Precinct
This significant redevelopment by One SMG (Neville Smith Group) features a second $35 million Quest Hotel apartment complex at 10-12 North Parade, providing 88-90 serviced guest suites with river views, gym, and conference facilities. Complementing the hotel is a large-format retail and commercial hub at 271 Commercial Road, spanning approximately 5,860 sqm. The precinct focuses on urban renewal, adaptive reuse of heritage elements like Customs House, and improved pedestrian connectivity to the Port River waterfront.Construction on the retail component is scheduled to commence around late 2025/early 2026 following development approval in August 2025.
Port Civic Precinct Project
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is redeveloping the Port Adelaide Civic Precinct into a modern cultural, community, and administrative destination. The master plan integrates flexible multi-purpose community spaces, public library facilities, council administrative offices, and upgrades surrounding the historic Town Hall. The design revitalises key civic spaces with strong environmentally sustainable principles to anchor local community activity.
Dock One
Major waterfront masterplanned community at Port Adelaide by Kite Projects, incorporating Dock One stages and Dock One North. The precinct includes about 750 townhouses and apartments, landscaped waterfront promenades, park links, 23,500 sqm of green open space, a completed pedestrian bridge, a community plaza and the adaptive reuse of the former Marine and Harbours Building as a boutique hotel. Current official updates indicate Dock One North is now selling, construction is underway on the residential stages, the bridge and plaza are complete, and demolition works have commenced for the hotel component.
Our Port - Port Adelaide Urban Renewal
Renewal SA's multi-decade urban regeneration program revitalizing historic Port Adelaide into a thriving mixed-use waterfront precinct. The master plan delivers between 2,000 and 4,000 residential dwellings across key sub-precincts including Dock One, Port Approach, and McLaren Wharf. Major development stages encompass public promenades, heritage building restoration, waterfront apartments, townhouses, and new open community reserves.
Customs House Precinct Revival
Adaptive reuse and revitalization of the historic Customs House precinct bounded by Commercial Road, Robe Street, Nile Street, and North Parade. The development encompasses function spaces, creative studios, art galleries, retail tenancies, and dining venues including an alfresco courtyard and microbrewery. Led by One SMG, the proposal integrates conserved heritage items into a connected mixed-use destination.
9,447 residents of Largs Bay - Semaphore are employed, from a labour force of 9,716. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 71.8%. 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 12,648, about 80% 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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A capable local labor market supports Largs Bay - Semaphore, characterized by solid representation across key community services, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.8%, and estimated employment growth of 7.8% over the past year. Employed locals numbered 9,447 as of March 2026, while local joblessness is 1.1% lower than the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Furthermore, labor force engagement is elevated, reaching 71.8% compared to 66.4% across the broader metropolitan area. Census returns showed that a modest 10.8% of workers operated from home, though pandemic restrictions during that period may have influenced this figure.
The foremost employment fields for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training. Public administration & safety shows marked local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance exhibits a lighter footprint locally, engaging 16.4% of the working populace versus 17.7% regionally. Given its primarily suburban residential profile, the locality generates fewer internal employment positions relative to its working resident base, as demonstrated by the balance of local working population against resident workers in Census data. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 7.8% while the labor pool grew by 6.1%, driving a 1.6 percentage points decrease in the jobless rate. Across the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2% and the labor force grow by 4.0%, with unemployment dropping by 0.2 percentage points. Broader hiring expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor trends. When these national five-year (6.6%) and ten-year (13.7%) industry projections are calibrated against the local workforce distribution, modeled employment for Largs Bay - Semaphore points to an increase of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Largs Bay - Semaphore is $1,584 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $858 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,427 a year against an average of $70,072. 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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According to the latest postcode ATO records for financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Largs Bay - Semaphore SA2 recorded a median income of $60,427 and an average of $70,072. These figures slightly exceed national benchmarks and sit above the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.17% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $66,572 (median) and $77,198 (average) as of March 2026. Census metrics place individual earnings in the 60th percentile ($858 weekly), whereas household remuneration sits in the 40th percentile.
The single largest income bracket encompasses 32.4% of the community (5,112 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider metropolitan proportion of 31.8%. Housing cost burdens are pronounced, leaving 84.6% of income disposable (41st percentile), while the area occupies the 5th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Largs Bay - Semaphore had 6,350 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 13% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the dwelling landscape in Largs Bay - Semaphore consisted of 69.8% houses and 30.2% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), compared with 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across greater Adelaide metro. Fully owned homes accounted for 30.5% of properties, matching metropolitan levels, while mortgaged residences made up 39.7% and tenant-occupied dwellings constituted 29.8%. Typical monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,625, exceeding the Adelaide metro benchmark of $1,562, whereas median weekly rent was $320, precisely matching the wider metropolitan figure of $320.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments sit noticeably below the Australian median of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking well beneath the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Largs Bay - Semaphore counted 6,350 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,766 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 62.4% of all households, consisting of couples without children (26.6%), couples with children (23.1%), and single parent families (11.5%). The remaining 37.6% consists of non-family households, led by single-person occupants at 34.6% and shared residences at 3.0%. The typical household size is 2.2 people, below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.3% of adults in Largs Bay - Semaphore hold a university qualification, including 17.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,985 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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 attainment in Largs Bay - Semaphore stands at 26.3%, sitting just below the Australian average of 30.4% to maintain solid educational standards. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 17.2%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Technical and vocational credentials are widely held, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, split between certificates (24.7%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Active participation in formal learning engages 23.8% of the local population. This cohort comprises 7.9% enrolled in primary education, 5.8% attending secondary school, and 5.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Largs Bay - Semaphore reaches 71 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 940 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuter infrastructure across Largs Bay - Semaphore features 71 active transport stops delivering integrated bus and rail connections. Across these facilities, 19 individual routes operate to provide 944 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is exceptional, with locals residing an average of 171 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles capturing 85% of journeys and trains accommodating 8%. Households maintain an average of 1.2 vehicles, which sits below regional figures, while 10.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during a period influenced by COVID-19.
Transit services run at an average rate of 134 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
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64.0% of residents in Largs Bay - Semaphore report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across Largs Bay - Semaphore across chronic illness rates and mortality figures, with common ailments evident throughout both younger and mature demographics, while private medical insurance coverage slightly exceeds the typical SA2 rate at roughly 54% of the population (~8,504 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widely diagnosed ailments locally, diagnosed in 9.3% and 10.0 of the population, respectively, while 64.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of long-term health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 20.9% of the local population (3,303 people), exceeding the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.1%, with health measures for older residents tracking in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Largs Bay - Semaphore is largely Australian-born, at 80.9% of residents, with 8.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (24.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Largs Bay - Semaphore track below broader benchmarks, with 80.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 91.4% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 40.5% of residents. In terms of minority representation, Islamic adherents account for 0.6% of the population, compared against 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, the most prominent heritages in Largs Bay - Semaphore are English (31.3%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (8.7%). Notable variations appear across several European lineages relative to broader metropolitan proportions, including German at 5.4% (vs 5.1%), Polish at 1.1% (vs 1.0%), and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Largs Bay - Semaphore is 44, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.3% 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 profile of Largs Bay - Semaphore leans heavily toward mature households beyond primary parenting stages. Updated modeling for August 2026 indicates that residents aged 45 - 64 make up 28.6% of the population, compared with 23.0% across Greater Adelaide, while younger cohorts aged 0 - 24 represent 23.8% locally versus 29.0% regionally. The median age is estimated at 44 as at August 2026, dropping from 45 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 5 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and higher than the national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
Since that time, the 45 - 64 age bracket has shifted from 32.1% to an estimated 28.6%. Looking toward 2041, seniors aged 65+ are anticipated to drive the vast majority of population expansion, adding 1,011 residents (31%) to total 4,315, whereas younger demographics and young to middle aged adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Largs Bay - Semaphore
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 3 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 Sep 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 — 299 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,807 at the 2021 Census → 15,778 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 (404021099). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.