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Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park has an estimated 15,002 residents, up from 13,855 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,147 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 84.2% of that increase. That puts 1,560 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park stands at approximately 15,002 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,147 people (8.3%) from the 13,855 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This growth calculation combines the ABS estimated resident population of 15,002 in June 2025 with 22 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population size results in a density of 1,559 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's 8.3% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (3.9%) and the state, making it a regional leader in population growth.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 84.2% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, for each SA2 region. For SA2 areas without this data, and for all projections past 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 (using 2021 baseline data) are applied, modified by weighting the population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projected demographic trends, the region is set to experience population growth above the national median, with an anticipated increase of 2,051 residents by 2041 compared to the latest annual ERP figures, representing a overall growth rate of 13.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
45 new dwellings have been approved in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 0.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park has maintained an average of approximately 9 new dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 45 residential approvals during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 9 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Because an average of 15.3 new residents have arrived for each built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, even as new residences are constructed at an average cost of $220,000—a figure below the regional average—indicating relatively budget-friendly options for purchasers.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $48.0 million this financial year, reflecting robust local business development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the pace of development in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is significantly lower (83.0% below the regional average per person). This lack of new inventory generally supports the value and demand for existing homes, though construction activity has accelerated recently. This rate also sits below the national average, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Recent construction is comprised of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for medium and high-density housing provides affordable options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors. This pattern diverges sharply from the current housing stock (which is 67.0% houses), indicating a decline in available land for development and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. With approximately 7808 people for every dwelling approval, Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park exhibits characteristics of a highly mature property market. Future projections indicate that Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park will gain 2,051 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. If current development rates persist, the supply of new housing may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support rising property values.
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 $7.4 billion. 17 are already under construction and 15 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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Changes to local infrastructure, key projects, and planning frameworks play a major role in shaping the performance of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified a total of 25 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Significant developments include the Mawson Lakes Technology Precinct Expansion, Base Mawson Lakes, The Lakeside Project, and the Bridge Road Residential Infill (Pooraka Green), with details on the most relevant initiatives provided in the list below.
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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 75.3%. 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 benefits from a highly educated workforce, a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth of 0.6% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 9,213 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Furthermore, the participation rate is exceptionally high at 75.3%, compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census statistics show that a modest 10.9% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The concentration in public administration & safety is particularly pronounced, running at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents a smaller share of the workforce at 7.3%, compared to 8.7% across the region. Although local employment is available within the area, comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests a significant proportion of residents travel outside the suburb for work. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month period saw employment rise by 0.6% and the labour force expand by 1.0%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Greater Adelaide, which recorded a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition indicates that employment in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park would grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison that does not incorporate local 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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According to financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, income levels in the Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park SA2 sit below the national average. Taxpayers in the Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park SA2 recorded a median income of $53,694 and an average income of $60,882, compared to $54,808 and $66,852 respectively across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $59,155 for the median and $67,074 for the average. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park are positioned around the 63rd percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket is the 39.0% of residents (5,850 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with the 31.8% recorded in this bracket across the wider region. High housing costs take up 15.7% of earnings, but strong incomes keep disposable funds at the 60th percentile, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the 6th decile.
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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The mix of housing types in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park at the last Census consisted of 67.4% houses and 32.6% other types of dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings in metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park trailed the Adelaide metro average at 18.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (42.8%) or rented (38.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,625 was higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, and the median weekly rent of $360 was also above the metropolitan average of $320.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park counted 5,065 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,484 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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Families make up the majority of households at 70.1%, consisting of couples with children (34.5%), couples without children (24.2%), and single parent families (10.1%). The remaining 29.9% are non-family households, which are composed of single-person households (23.5%) and group households (6.5%). The median household size is 2.6 residents, which is slightly larger than the Greater Adelaide average 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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The level of education in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is notably higher than regional averages, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 17.4% in the SA3 area and 19.8% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (18.0%).
Participation in study is high in the area, with 33.6% of the population enrolled in formal education. This group includes 10.4% studying at the tertiary level, 9.8% in primary school, and 6.9% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park reaches 63 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 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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Analysis of public transport options shows 63 active transit stops in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park, combining train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 different routes, which support 2,957 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is rated as good, with residents living an average of 250 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most employed residents commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 86%, followed by buses at 9%. Average car ownership stands at 1.4 vehicles per household.
A low 10.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Services run at an average of 422 trips daily across all transit routes, which translates to roughly 46 trips per week for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 indicators for residents of Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park are generally favorable, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality and health issues showing figures that align with national averages, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. The level of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, at approximately 49% of the population (~7,380 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 7.1% and 6.7% of the population respectively.
Meanwhile, 77.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. The working-age cohort is particularly healthy, with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.4% of the population (1,560 people), which is lower than the 19.2% average across Greater Adelaide. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national rankings that align with the broader population.
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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Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park shows high levels of multiculturalism, with 42.7% of the population born outside Australia and 42.6% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 37.0% of the local population. The most pronounced religious divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 4.2% of residents compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Ancestry details show that the top three backgrounds in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park are English at 20.6% of the population (below the regional average of 27.8%), Other at 17.7% (well above the regional average of 9.7%), and Australian at 17.5% (below the regional average of 22.8%).
There are also notable differences in other ethnic communities, with Vietnamese residents making up 4.2% of the population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Serbian residents at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Indian residents at 6.0% (compared to 2.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 35.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is 33 years, which is younger than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 20.6% of the population, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 2.9%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also above the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has increased its share of the population from 18.8% to 20.6%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.3% to 11.3%.
Projections for 2041 suggest further shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 396 people (13%) from 3,096 to 3,493, while the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to rise by a minor 3% (43 people).
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 22 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,855 at the 2021 Census → 15,002 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (402041171). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.