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Le Hunte - Elliston has an estimated 2,208 residents, up from 2,122 at the 2021 Census — a change of 86 people, or 4.1%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 research by AreaSearch, the resident count in Le Hunte - Elliston stands at approximately 2,208 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 86 people (4.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 2,122 people were recorded. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 2,207 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 65 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With this population level, the area registers a density of 0.20 persons per square kilometer, ensuring substantial space for residents. The 4.1% post-Census expansion puts the locality within 0.1 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (4.2%), underscoring solid underlying growth trends.
Inflow from overseas migration formed the primary driver of demographic expansion, delivering around 63.6% of recent population gains. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year, are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For SA2 territories excluded from that series or for timeframes beyond post-2032, figures utilize the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections categorized by age, published in 2023 from 2021 data, converted via a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA to SA2 geographies. In terms of forward projections, demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly under the national regional median, with the locality forecast to gain 124 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, corresponding to an overall rise of 5.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
49 new dwellings have been approved in Le Hunte - Elliston over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 4.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 consents across Le Hunte - Elliston have averaged approximately 9 residential properties per annum, aggregating to 49 homes across the past 5 financial years. Given that only 0.1 new residents per year were added per newly approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local additions are matching or outstripping demand, providing extensive choice for purchasers and headroom for demographic gains above baseline projections, with newly constructed dwellings averaging an anticipated cost of $298,000, aligning with regional benchmarks. Furthermore, $4.8 million in non-residential commercial approvals was logged during this financial year, reflecting modest commercial building activity.
Relative to Rest of SA, building volumes across Le Hunte - Elliston sit moderately higher (running 50.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing consumer selection against local capital value protection. Furthermore, all recent construction approvals have been detached houses, maintaining the low-density footprint of the locality while appealing to buyers prioritizing spacious detached living. With approximately 222 people per approval, the district demonstrates a characteristically low density profile. Longer-term demographic estimates indicate that Le Hunte - Elliston will expand by 123 residents by 2041 (benchmarked from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). In light of prevailing construction trends, the pipeline of residential stock appears positioned to absorb local housing demand comfortably, supporting favorable buyer conditions while potentially accommodating demographic expansion beyond anticipated levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Le Hunte - Elliston
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 85 current infrastructure and development projects close to Le Hunte - Elliston, worth an estimated $30.7 billion. 24 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Regional development and socioeconomic performance are substantially shaped by public infrastructure investments, major capital works, and strategic planning initiatives. Currently, no major projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the district directly. Broad regional programs of potential relevance include South Australian Road Network Maintenance, South Australia High Productivity Vehicle Network Access, SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, and SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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Yadnarie Renewable Energy Facility
Approved utility-scale hybrid solar and long-duration energy storage project near Cleve on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The facility will use RayGen PV Ultra solar cogeneration and Thermal Hydro electro-thermal storage technology, with up to 150 MW of solar capacity, 90 MW grid connection and 720 MWh of storage. AGL acquired the project from Photon Energy in July 2025 after development approval was granted in June 2025. Delivery is planned in stages, with the first 50 MW solar and 30 MW grid connection block anticipated during 2028 and the full project targeted by 2030.
Port Neill Foreshore Protection Works
Foreshore protection and upgrade works to mitigate coastal hazards and improve public amenity along the Port Neill foreshore. The project is part of the District Council of Tumby Bay's long-term asset management plan.
Green Iron Magnetite Project
A 1.2 billion-tonne magnetite project aiming to produce 6 million tonnes per annum of high-grade concentrate. It is a core component of the South Australian Government's Green Iron and Steel Strategy, focusing on supplying domestic and global green steel supply chains.
Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct
The Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct is a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production hub located on the Eyre Peninsula. Developer Revera Energy holds a final 469-hectare option (Area A) at Cape Hardy, maintaining integration with the Northern Water Supply project and federal Major Project Status.
Cape Hardy Deep-Water Port & Export Facility
Iron Road Limited's multi-billion dollar deep-water port development at Cape Hardy featuring South Australia's first Capesize-capable port. The facility includes a 148-150km heavy-haul standard gauge rail connection to Central Eyre Iron Project, capable of handling 70 million tonnes per annum bulk export capacity with additional 50 million tonnes available for third-party users including grain exporters and miners. The port will feature two iron ore berths accommodating the largest dry bulk cargo vessels and serve as a multi-commodity, multi-user export hub.
Cape Hardy Green Hydrogen & Industrial Port Precinct - Hydrogen Jobs Plan
Major green hydrogen and ammonia production facility at Cape Hardy featuring up to 5 GW of electrolyser capacity over the next decade, delivering over 5 million tons per annum of green ammonia. The project will establish South Australia as a global leader in green hydrogen production and export, with 4,800 construction jobs and 250 operational jobs expected. Developed in partnership with Amp Energy as part of the broader Hydrogen Jobs Plan initiative.
CH4 Global Asparagopsis Seaweed EcoPark
The world's first commercial-scale Asparagopsis seaweed production facility, the EcoPark grows and processes the seaweed to produce Methane Tamer feed supplements that reduce methane emissions in livestock by up to 90%. Phase 1 is operational and includes 10 cultivation ponds with a 2 million litre capacity, producing 80 metric tonnes annually, serving 4,500 cattle per day. A planned expansion to 100 ponds will serve 45,000 cattle daily, with long-term potential for 500 ponds.
Point Boston Peninsula Community Development
Community development spanning more than 750 hectares of natural peninsula approximately 18km from Port Lincoln, South Australia. The Community Corporation comprises 207 lot holders with capacity for up to 247 dwellings in the East Bay precinct. Approximately 650 hectares is retained as native bushland. The Corporation operates its own scalable, environmentally friendly wastewater treatment system using underground sand filters and plant transpiration. All lots have underground SA Power Networks and SA Water services. Rainwater tanks serve as the primary drinking water source with a supplementary mains connection.A Community Corporation Committee manages common property and upholds the Scheme Description and By-Laws.
1,145 residents of Le Hunte - Elliston are employed, from a labour force of 1,194. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Le Hunte - Elliston is characterized by a balance across manual and professional occupations alongside diverse industry coverage, recording an unemployment rate of 4.1%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,145, while local joblessness sat 1.4% under the 5.5% figure for Regional SA, and participation in the labour market reached 65.8%, well above the 58.3% recorded for Regional SA. Census returns indicated that 21.6% of employed locals carried out their work from home, a metric that may incorporate the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors supporting local employment are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
The district demonstrates an exceptionally heavy concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where its employment proportion reaches 2.9 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing constitutes a modest segment, accounting for 1.6% of local jobs compared to 9.3% across the wider region. While local jobs exist across the district, comparing Census resident workers against local workplace positions suggests that substantial numbers of residents travel beyond the district boundaries for their jobs. AreaSearch assessment of SALM together with ABS statistics indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, the available workforce shrank by 1.6% alongside a 3.4% reduction in overall employment, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.8 percentage points. By contrast, across Regional SA, employment rose by 1.2%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and the jobless metric rose 1.4 percentage points. Forward-looking occupational outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide supplementary perspective regarding employment momentum for Le Hunte - Elliston. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped to the local industry composition to assess forward trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral variation remains wide. Applying these sector-specific rates to the industry distribution of Le Hunte - Elliston indicates local employment could grow by 4.8% over five years and 10.9% over ten years (noting that this constitutes an illustrative weighted calculation that does not integrate localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Le Hunte - Elliston is $1,235 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $734 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,244 a year against an average of $65,392. 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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ATO taxpayer records at postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that the Le Hunte - Elliston SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $49,244 and an average of $65,392. These figures track slightly beneath nationwide averages, while exceeding Regional SA benchmarks of $48,920 (median) and $58,933 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $54,252 for median income and $72,042 for average income as of March 2026. At the Census, individual weekly earnings placed at the 35th percentile ($734 weekly), while household metrics ranked at the 15th percentile.
Regarding wage distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket includes 29.8% of local earners (657 individuals), which aligns with the regional proportion of 27.5%. Despite manageable housing costs leaving 93.7% of earnings unspent on shelter, net disposable income ranks at the 27th percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Le Hunte - Elliston had 786 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 56% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $150 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 12.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Le Hunte - Elliston at the most recent Census was composed of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional SA where 88.5% were houses and 11.5% were other dwellings. Fully owned homes made up 56.3% of tenures, notably exceeding the regional standard, with remaining residences divided between mortgaged properties (23.6%) and rental accommodation (20.1%). Median monthly loan commitments stood at $867, substantially below the Regional SA benchmark of $1,153, while median weekly rent was $150 compared to $220 regionally.
Compared against nationwide benchmarks, mortgage repayments in Le Hunte - Elliston sit far below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Le Hunte - Elliston counted 786 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Households structured around families constitute 65.9% of the overall total, including 32.9% couples without children, 26.3% couples with children, and 5.1% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.1%, consisting of single-person occupancies at 32.1% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size stands at 2.3 people, identical to the Regional SA benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.2% of adults in Le Hunte - Elliston hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 385 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 972 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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Higher education rates indicate notable gaps within the region, as only 13.2% of residents possess tertiary qualifications compared to 30.4% across the country as a whole. This disparity highlights opportunities for targeted learning programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 10.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.5%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Vocational and technical training constitutes a major strength, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding applied qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (26.9%). Participation in formal study across the district is substantial, encompassing 29.3% of the resident population. This group includes 15.5% attending primary schooling, 8.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 1.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Le Hunte - Elliston means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit reviews identify 6 active transit stops within Le Hunte - Elliston, which are serviced by 1 individual routes providing a collective 4 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is constrained, with typical resident journeys measuring 38152 meters to reach the nearest transit point. Given its predominantly residential profile, outbound travel dominates commuting patterns, with private vehicles accounting for 81% of trips and 16% traveling on foot. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.8 vehicles, exceeding the regional figure. Additionally, 21.6% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings.
Transit route frequency records no scheduled trips per day across the network, translating to no trips per week at each separate stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.2% of residents in Le Hunte - Elliston report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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General health metrics for Le Hunte - Elliston residents present positive patterns, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality aligning closely with national standards. Incidences of prevalent illnesses remain low across younger and older demographics alike, though private health insurance coverage sits slightly below average SA2 levels at around 52% of the population (~1,145 people), compared to 48.9% throughout Regional SA. The primary reported chronic conditions across the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.7% and 7.5% of the community respectively, while 69.2% of locals reported having no diagnosed health conditions, outperforming the Regional SA figure of 62.5%.
Health standards across the working-age population remain typical. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 22.1% of the population (488 people), below the 27.1% recorded for Regional SA. Health outcomes among older residents are notably strong, achieving nationwide percentile rankings above those of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Le Hunte - Elliston is largely Australian-born, at 94.4% of residents, with 1.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (36.0%) and English (30.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Le Hunte - Elliston track below national averages, with Australian citizens making up 89.5% of residents, 94.4% born in Australia, and 98.8% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious denomination, accounting for 53.3% of residents in Le Hunte - Elliston, higher than the 45.2% observed across Regional SA. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birthplace, the three largest cohorts in Le Hunte - Elliston are Australian (36.0%), English (30.4%), and German (9.1%). Distinct variations emerge across other cultural groups: Lebanese background represents 0.3% of the community (compared to 0.1% regionally), Australian Aboriginal accounts for 2.4% (vs 3.3%), and Scottish ancestry stands at 7.7% (vs 7.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Le Hunte - Elliston is 44. 21.2% 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 Le Hunte - Elliston leans younger than that of Regional SA. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 30.2% of locals, compared to 26.4% across Regional SA, whereas older residents and seniors (65+) make up 22.1%, below the regional benchmark of 27.1%. The median age is estimated at 44, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years younger than the Regional SA Census median of 47, while the national Census median was 38. Following the Census, the mature working and early retirement segment (45 - 64) decreased from 29.1% to an estimated 26.2%.
Specifically, the 55 to 64 age band decreased from 17.1% to an estimated 14.8%, while the 65 to 74 group rose from 11.7% to 13.7% without inward migration among younger age cohorts. Looking ahead to 2041, the strongest expansion is forecast among retirees and seniors, rising by 64 residents (13%) to reach 552, while the middle-aged and young retiree cohort is projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Le Hunte - Elliston
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,122 at the 2021 Census → 2,208 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 (406011132). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.