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Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park has an estimated 15,051 residents, up from 13,855 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,196 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 84.2% of that increase. That puts 1,565 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park stands at approximately 15,051 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,196 people (8.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 13,855 people were counted. This population movement is deduced from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,002 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 42 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Consequently, the local population density reaches 1,564 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. The community's 8.6% expansion rate since the 2021 census outperformed both the wider state and the SA3 area (4.1%), establishing it as an area of notable regional momentum.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core engine of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 84.2% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 areas. Where locations lack coverage from this series, as well as for timeframes post-2032, figures incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts released in 2023 relying on 2021 data, converted via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts indicate growth exceeding the national median across statistical areas, with local numbers projected to expand by 2,057 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 13.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 0.5 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 planning permissions in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park have averaged approximately 8 properties each year, totaling 40 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 17.2 new residents per year have arrived per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock fall well short of local demand, creating upward pricing pressure and heightened buyer competition, with new homes carrying an average expected construction cost of $361,000. Concurrently, $48.0 million in commercial building approvals has been documented during this financial year, demonstrating considerable commercial development activity.
In comparison to Greater Adelaide, building activity across Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park remains notably constrained (87.0% below regional average per person). While this limited construction pipeline generally underpins established residential property values and demand, construction has picked up pace in recent times. Overall output sits below nationwide averages, illustrating market maturity alongside potential planning limitations. Recent residential construction comprises 38.0% standalone homes and 62.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-to-high density living provides attainable price brackets suited to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also highlights a distinct departure from current residential stock (currently 67.0% houses), reflecting fewer available greenfield sites and growing preference for diverse, affordable dwelling types. With approximately 1090 people per dwelling approval, Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park displays the hallmarks of an established, mature residential market. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is projected to add 2,008 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing delivery could lag ongoing demographic expansion, thereby intensifying market competition among purchasers and reinforcing price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park, worth an estimated $357 million. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.93 billion. 17 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Regional development trajectories are fundamentally shaped by capital works, strategic planning, and major infrastructure initiatives. AreaSearch has tracked 25 projects expected to influence the local area, headlined by key developments including the Mawson Lakes Technology Precinct Expansion, Base Mawson Lakes, The Lakeside Project, and Bridge Road Residential Infill (Pooraka Green).
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Technology Park Adelaide Precinct Expansion
Ongoing expansion of the 65-hectare Technology Park Adelaide precinct at Mawson Lakes, managed by Renewal SA on behalf of the South Australian Government. The precinct is home to more than 100 companies across defence, aerospace, electronics, health and ICT sectors, anchored by Lockheed Martin, Saab Australia, Codan, and Raytheon. Key recent milestones include the completed $25 million Kongsberg Defence Australia headquarters (opened September 2024) and the Leyton Property 'Base' development - a $25 million precinct of 22 purpose-built high-performance warehouses targeting defence and high-tech supply chain tenants, with construction commencing August 2026.Innovation House has been upgraded to a NABERS 4.5-star rating following solar installations, while Endeavour House holds a 5-star rating. Strong occupancy and demand driven by South Australia's expanding defence sector under AUKUS.
Base Mawson Lakes
A $25 million defence and high-tech business precinct in Adelaide Technology Park delivering 22 architecturally designed, high-performance warehouse units from 101 to 523 sqm. The estate features high-spec finishes, integrated solar systems, and is tailored for component manufacturers, clean-tech suppliers, and defence supply-chain SMEs due to its close proximity to major defence primes.
The Lakeside Project
The Lakeside Project is Endeavour College's $35 million expansion to create a new three-storey Reception to Year 6 junior school connected to the existing secondary campus by a pedestrian footbridge across Mawson Lakes Boulevard. The development includes 14 general learning areas, STEM facilities, library, music rooms, outdoor learning spaces and a multi-purpose community hub. Construction commenced in 2025 and remains on schedule for completion in late 2026 ahead of opening for the 2027 school year.
Bridge Road Residential Infill (Pooraka Green)
Medium-density residential development delivering approximately 120 new dwellings including townhouses and low-rise apartments on former industrial land near Bridge Road in Pooraka, South Australia. The project is an infill development within the City of Salisbury local government area.
The Glades, Parafield Gardens (Stage 8+)
Masterplanned residential subdivision known as The Glades at Parafield Gardens, delivering more than 250 new house-and-land allotments off Shepherdson Road. Most stages have now been released and sold, with home construction well advanced and remaining homes still being delivered, providing family housing close to schools, shops and public transport in Adelaides northern suburbs.
Saab Australia Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre
State-of-the-art $77 million Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre with $22.6 million government funding under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative. The facility serves as Australia's premier hub for software development, systems integration, testing and prototyping of combat systems. It houses the Australian Combat Management System (AusCMS) development and provides specialized training courses for the defence industry workforce. The centre strengthens Australia's sovereign defence capability and supports the Royal Australian Navy's surface fleet including Hobart-class destroyers and Hunter-class frigates.
Kongsberg Defence Australia Manufacturing Headquarters
$25 million Australian manufacturing headquarters. 2500m2 facility for manufacture, assembly, integration, test, verification, maintenance and software development. First Asia-Pacific standalone facility for Kongsberg Defence business. Officially opened on September 5, 2024, supporting key defence projects including Naval Strike Missile.
Montague Farm Estate
Large master-planned residential community delivering over 1000 new homes including townhouses, apartments and detached dwellings in the heart of Pooraka, with integrated parks and community facilities.
9,213 residents of Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park are employed, from a labour force of 9,414. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 74.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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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Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park boasts a highly skilled labor pool where essential service occupations are well represented, an unemployment rate of 2.1%, and a modest 0.6% estimated employment growth over the previous year. As of March 2026, 9,213 residents are employed while the unemployment rate sits at 1.7% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation exceeds standard levels at 74.9% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census data indicates that only 10.9% of residents work from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as retail trade. Public administration & safety stands out as a key area of local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.4 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, construction holds a smaller footprint, employing 7.3% of the resident workforce compared to 8.7% regionally. Although employment opportunities are present locally, comparisons between the Census working population and resident counts indicate that a substantial share of workers commute out of the district for employment. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, a 0.6% rise in employed persons alongside a 1.0% increase in the total labour force led to a 0.4 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Greater Adelaide registered a 4.2% expansion in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Looking forward, national employment projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide perspective on future labour demands. Mapping these five and ten-year national industry forecasts to the local occupational structure indicates that against broader nationwide projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is estimated to experience employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting exercise excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is $1,913 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $896 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,694 a year against an average of $60,882. 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 statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings across the Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park SA2 sit beneath nationwide averages. Taxpayers in the SA2 recorded a median income of $53,694 and a mean income of $60,882, relative to Greater Adelaide benchmarks of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Accounting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $59,155 (median) and $67,074 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and individual incomes near the 63rd percentile nationwide, with 39.0% of residents (5,869 individuals) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the regional proportion of 31.8%.
Residential housing outlays account for 15.7% of earnings, yet strong wages sustain disposable income at the 60th percentile, placing the district in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park had 5,065 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 15% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census findings, residential property in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is configured as 67.4% houses and 32.6% other dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasted with 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings throughout metropolitan Adelaide. Outright property ownership in the area was lower than the metropolitan standard at 18.5%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 42.8% and rental accommodation made up 38.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood above the Adelaide metro average at $1,625 compared to $1,562, with median weekly rent at $360 compared to $320.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments remain noticeably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park counted 5,065 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,502 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Couples and families constitute the vast majority of local households at 70.1%, consisting of 34.5% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent households. The remaining 29.9% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person living accounting for 23.5% and group households representing 6.5%. The average household size stands at 2.6 people, slightly exceeding the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.1% of adults in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 11.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,462 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,068 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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Educational attainment levels within Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park clearly exceed regional benchmarks, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 17.4% across the SA3 area and 19.8% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the local population favorably for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 23.3% of the community, followed by 11.3% with postgraduate qualifications and 2.5% possessing graduate diplomas. Technical and trade qualifications are also widespread, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (18.0%).
Participation in formal education is particularly elevated across the area, with 33.6% of residents currently studying. This cohort includes 10.4% in tertiary education, 9.8% in primary schooling, and 6.9% engaged in secondary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park reaches 63 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park includes 63 active transit stops encompassing both bus and train networks. Operating across 31 distinct routes, these services generate 2,948 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is favorable, with residents generally situated within 250 meters of a transit point. Reflecting its suburban character, commuter travel is heavily outbound, led by private vehicles at 86% alongside 9% using buses, while vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per residence. A modest 10.9% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, service frequency totals 421 trips per day, translating to roughly 46 weekly departures per transit stop.
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77.3% of residents in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park report no long-term health condition. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Health metrics across Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park demonstrate favorable resident outcomes, with mortality and chronic illness rates tracking consistently alongside national standards across both older and younger demographics, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively moderate at roughly 49% of the overall population (~7,405 people). This sits below the 52.7% observed across Greater Adelaide and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary medical conditions reported locally, diagnosed in 6.7% and 7.1 of residents respectively, while 77.3% reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Adelaide figure of 67.9%.
Working-age cohorts exhibit strong health profiles with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over represent 10.4% of the population (1,559 people), well below the 19.1% share across Greater Adelaide, with local seniors achieving above-average health results consistent with nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.7% of Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park residents were born overseas and 42.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.6%) and Australian (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park, where 42.7% of residents were born abroad and 42.6% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, observed by 37.0% of the local population. A key statistical variation is visible in the Other religious category, which accounts for 4.2% locally compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the primary heritages identified in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park are English at 20.6% (compared to 27.8% regionally), Other at 17.7% (against 9.7% across the region), and Australian at 17.5% (relative to 22.8% regionally).
Notable cultural representation is also evident among Indian residents at 6.0% (vs 2.3% regionally), Vietnamese at 4.2% (vs 1.2% regionally), and Serbian backgrounds at 0.7% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 35.7% 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 Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is notably younger than Greater Adelaide overall. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 37.3% of the community as at August 2026 compared to 28.9% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ make up 10.4% against a regional benchmark of 19.1%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 33, matching the 2021 Census and remaining 6 years younger than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at the same Census, with the nationwide median sitting at 38 at that time. Among younger cohorts, individuals aged 0 - 24 have shifted from 34.1% at the Census down to an estimated 30.8%.
Older residents are forecasted to experience the greatest absolute growth by 2041, increasing by 614 (39%) to reach 2,173.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 Aug 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 — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,855 at the 2021 Census → 15,051 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 (402041171). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.