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Mannum has an estimated 7,033 residents, up from 6,594 at the 2021 Census — a change of 439 people, or 6.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 137 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.9% of that increase. 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Mannum stands at approximately 7,033 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 439 people (6.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,594 people. The update is derived from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,012 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 137 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a population density of 2.1 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable living space per resident. Outperforming both the broader SA3 area (6.0%) and the Rest of SA, Mannum's 6.7% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net interstate arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 83.9% of total demographic additions in recent timeframes. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures released in 2024 (using 2022 as the baseline). For unmapped SA2 regions and projections extending beyond post-2032, the framework integrates 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts based on 2021 numbers, adjusted via weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth distributions. Future demographic expectations point toward bottom-quartile regional trajectory across the country, with current annual ERP statistics projecting an increase of 115 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year gain of 1.3%.
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507 new dwellings have been approved in Mannum over the past five years, an average of 101 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 102 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% 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 authorisations in Mannum have averaged roughly 101 dwellings annually, amounting to 507 homes across the previous 5 financial years. With incoming residents averaging 0.7 per annum per approved dwelling between FY-22 and FY-26 over the last 5 financial years, residential completions are keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing purchasers with broad selection and accommodating population influxes beyond current expectations, with an average construction value of $364,000 per dwelling. Concurrently, commercial planning authorisations stand at $1.9 million for the current financial year, demonstrating minimal commercial development activity. On a per-capita metric, construction activity across Mannum exceeds that of the Rest of SA by 139.0%, giving buyers greater choice.
This pace significantly outstrips nationwide levels and indicates elevated developer sentiment locally. Residential construction is overwhelmingly comprised of standalone dwellings at 98.0%, alongside 2.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the low-density landscape and catering to purchasers prioritizing spacious properties. Yielding approximately one approval per 54 people, the locality exhibits clear ongoing residential development. Long-term demographic modelling indicates an addition of 94 residents across Mannum through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current volumes of residential construction appear well placed to satisfy demographic demand, fostering favourable market conditions for home seekers and accommodating potential demographic expansion beyond current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mannum, worth an estimated $1.23 billion. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.9 billion. 28 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. 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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Community development and regional capacity are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works and public planning. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 local projects expected to generate meaningful area impacts, headlined by the Mannum Waters Residential Marina - Mannum SA, Regional North-South Freight Route Upgrade, Summerfield Battery, and Tanunda Recreation Park Redevelopment.
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Mannum Waters Residential Marina
Mannum Waters is a 178-hectare master-planned waterfront community on the Murray River at Mannum, South Australia. The project features a residential marina with private berths, canals, wetlands, and approximately 600 housing allotments alongside a 148-berth houseboat marina. Additional phases include a proposed holiday village and adventure water park. Developed by Tallwood Pty Ltd, the estate provides custom-designed home sites, walking trails, and connections to the Mannum township.
High Productivity Vehicle Network (HPVN)
Stage 1 of South Australia's High Productivity Vehicle Network (HPVN) program, delivering the Greater Adelaide Freight Bypass (GAFB) between the Swanport Bridge and Monarto on the Princes Highway and the Sturt Highway at Truro. Scope under investigation includes duplication of the two-lane Swanport Bridge over the River Murray, a Murray Bridge township bypass through Monarto, a Truro township bypass, junction and interchange upgrades, overtaking lanes, rest areas, grade separations, road widening and pavement upgrades. The works would allow higher productivity performance-based-standards freight vehicles to bypass metropolitan Adelaide, with preliminary modelling suggesting up to 240 trucks per day could be removed from the South Eastern Freeway initially and a further 240 over the long term.National road freight demand is forecast to grow 77 per cent between 2020 and 2050. The full Stage 1 package is costed at about $1.05 billion. The 2025-26 federal budget committed $525 million and the South Australian Government subsequently committed 20 per cent of the cost, leaving a funding gap of roughly $262.5 million that was not closed in the 2026-27 state budget handed down in June 2026, leaving delivery unresolved. Project-specific business cases for the Greater Adelaide Freight Bypass and the Swanport Bridge upgrade are scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026, and site investigation surveys have been carried out to refine the Truro bypass alignment. A separate Stage 2 HPVN business case is being prepared covering triple road train (PBS Level 4A) access across the wider network spanning the Eyre, Sturt, Augusta and Dukes Highways from the Victorian to the Western Australian border.
Regional North-South Freight Route Upgrade
$12 million upgrade of the freight route between Sedan and Murray Bridge, including 39km of shoulder sealing, bridge widening and strengthening at three locations (Reedy Creek Bridge, Marne River Bridge, Saunders Creek Bridge), barrier upgrades at additional sites, improved road safety, and enhanced heavy vehicle access for agricultural and industrial transport.
Murray Bridge North School Major Upgrades
$5.48 million upgrade delivering refurbished learning spaces and amenities, two covered outdoor learning areas with connected courtyards, improved entrance at Railway Terrace, landscaping, and removal of ageing infrastructure.
Sturt Reserve Master Plan
A long term riverfront transformation of Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge into a premier regional destination on Ngarrindjeri Country. The master plan, prepared by ASPECT Studios with TERROIR and Mulloway Studio, divides the reserve into four precincts: Recreation, History and Tourism, Play, and Accommodation. Completed stages include the Murray Bridge Regional Rowing Centre, war memorial relocation, wharf shelter, trail head, and the Lower Timber Wharf replacement. The 4.85 million dollar Ngarrindjeri inspired Pondi Play Space, funded by the federal government with a 1.4 million dollar council contribution, will replace the flood damaged playground and feature a sensory Pondi the Murray Cod sculpture, outdoor classroom, water and sand play areas.A new BMX and dirt jump park, approved by council in December 2025 with a 230,000 dollar budget and contractor Spry Civil Construction, is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. Future stages include a visitor information centre with cafe, river swimming pool, dog park, and accommodation precinct on the former landfill site.
Old Murray Bridge Refurbishment Project
The $46 million refurbishment of the historic 1879 Old Murray Bridge includes repainting for corrosion protection, stone abutment repairs, LED lighting upgrades, structural strengthening of piers, heritage preservation, and improved pedestrian access. The project extends the bridge's lifespan by 30 years and was completed with two-way traffic reinstated in September 2023, with minor finishing works in early 2024.
Murray Bridge Residential Growth Areas
The Murray Bridge Residential Growth Areas Code Amendment was approved in February 2026, rezoning approximately 97.5 hectares across three precincts for low to medium density residential development. The project is supported by South Australia's first Basic Infrastructure Scheme, coordinating roads, stormwater, water, sewer, power and communications infrastructure before development proceeds. The precinct is expected to deliver around 900 new homes, including affordable housing requirements for larger developments.
Murray Bridge Community Dental Clinic
Public dental clinic providing services to eligible children and adults in the Murray Bridge region, funded through a federal health infrastructure agreement to enhance regional healthcare access.
3,007 residents of Mannum are employed, from a labour force of 3,166. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 51.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,415, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Mannum spans both blue- and white-collar roles across diverse industries, featuring an unemployment rate of 5.0% and annual job creation estimated at 3.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,007, while unemployment sat 0.4% lower than the 5.5% benchmark recorded for Regional SA, though labour force participation trailed substantially at 51.3% versus 58.3% regionally. At the Census, working from home was recorded by 13.9% of respondents, with consideration given to the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Primary employment sectors for resident workers comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, as well as construction.
Notably, local specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing is prominent, capturing an employment concentration 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, education & training accounts for a smaller footprint of 5.5% locally compared to 8.2% across the wider region. An assessment of Census figures contrasting resident workers against local jobs suggests limited employment opportunities locally. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that between the start of the period and March 2026, job numbers rose by 3.1 percent while the workforce grew by 4.1 percent, which led to an increase in unemployment of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, the broader Regional SA area saw employment grow by 1.2 percent, the workforce expand by 2.6 percent, and unemployment climb by 1.4 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for the period beginning Mar-26 provide additional context regarding likely future demand in Mannum. These projections span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with Mannum's current job composition to estimate how employment might evolve. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6 percent over five years and by 13.7 percent over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different sectors. When these sector-level forecasts are applied to Mannum's existing employment distribution, the result is an estimated local employment increase of 5.3 percent over five years and 11.8 percent over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation relies on a straightforward weighting method and does not incorporate local population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mannum is $901 a week (about $47,000 a year), with median personal income at $505 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,193 a year against an average of $51,408. 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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Taxation records from the ATO at postcode resolution published for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Mannum SA2 recorded a median earnings figure of $43,193 and an average of $51,408, trailing national benchmarks as well as the Regional SA median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.17% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach roughly $47,586 (median) and $56,636 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings in Mannum place between the 1st and 4th percentiles across Australia.
The weekly income band of $400 - 799 forms the largest category, encompassing 34.2% of residents (2,405 people), in contrast to the wider regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 27.5%. With 45.3% of individuals earning below $800/week, household spending capacity remains constrained, and while low accommodation costs leave 87.1% of earnings unspent on housing, overall disposable income sits at the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mannum had 2,801 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $215 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Mannum at the most recent Census was composed of 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and other structures), differing from the Regional SA breakdown of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Mannum outpaced the broader region substantially at 51.1%, while mortgaged and rented properties accounted for 31.3% and 17.6% respectively. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,083 and weekly median rentals were $215, both tracking beneath the Regional SA figures of $1,153 and $220. Compared to broader Australia, Mannum's mortgage commitments sit well below the nationwide median of $1,863, with rental costs trailing the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mannum counted 2,801 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,987 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 62.8% of all households, consisting of 35.6% couples without children, 17.2% couples with children, and 9.0% single parent families. The remaining 37.2% comprises non-family setups, where lone person households represent 34.8% and group living makes up 2.4%. With an average of 2.1 people per home, median household size sits below the Regional SA benchmark of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.7% of adults in Mannum hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 580 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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 levels in the district present challenges, with university degrees held by 10.7% of residents compared to the national rate of 30.4%, creating clear scope for targeted education strategies. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 7.8%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.5% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.4%. Vocational and technical pathways show strong engagement, with 42.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (33.8%). Formal study engages 23.4% of the local population. By schooling level, primary education accounts for 10.0% of residents, secondary education captures 6.9%, and 1.7% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Getting around Mannum means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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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Local transit analysis identifies 25 operational public transport stops across Mannum, served by 6 separate routes running a collective 20 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is constrained, with residents situated an average of 4203 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuting patterns reflect an outward-bound residential workforce, with private motor vehicle travel representing the dominant mode at 91% and pedestrian commuting at 6%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, while 13.9% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 influences.
Transit service frequency across the entire network averages 2 trips per day, resulting in practically no weekly departures on an individual stop basis.
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57.5% of residents in Mannum report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic health metrics highlight notable public health challenges in Mannum, with common ailments observed across both older and younger demographics, alongside a low rate of private health cover covering around 46% of the population (~3,242 people). By comparison, private cover stands at 48.9% in Regional SA and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, affecting 12.7 and 9.7% of residents respectively, while 57.5% indicated being free of long-term medical conditions compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Elevated rates of chronic illness also affect working-age cohorts.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 35.7% of the community (2,507 people), exceeding the 27.1% recorded for Regional SA and registering high positions on nationwide comparative rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mannum is largely Australian-born, at 87.9% of residents, with 1.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.7%) and Australian (31.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Mannum track below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 88.8% of residents, Australian-born individuals comprising 87.9%, and English being the sole language spoken at home for 98.1%. Christianity is the primary religion, observed by 46.3% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism shows local overrepresentation at 0.1% of residents compared to none across Regional SA. Examining ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three largest groups in Mannum are English at 33.7%, Australian at 31.2%, and German at 12.6%. Other notable demographic shares include Dutch background at 1.3% (matching 1.3% regionally), Welsh ancestry at 0.5% (vs 0.5%), and Polish representation at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mannum is 55, older than 96% of areas nationally. 15.1% 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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Mannum exhibits a distinct retirement and lifestyle demographic profile. Individuals aged 65+ comprise 35.7% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 27.1% throughout Regional SA, while younger to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 14.6% versus 21.4% regionally. The median age is an estimated 55 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 8 years above the Regional SA median of 47 at that Census, while the national figure stood at 38. The 65+ cohort has expanded from 32.0% at the Census to an estimated 35.7% of the local population, with projections to 2041 anticipating this age group will drive growth by adding 482 individuals (19%) to reach 2,989.
Over the same timeframe, contraction is expected across middle-aged, young retiree, and 25 - 44 adult segments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mannum
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 | Jul 2026 3 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 Jul 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 — 137 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,594 at the 2021 Census → 7,033 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 (407031164). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.