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Mitcham (SA) has an estimated 17,182 residents, up from 16,506 at the 2021 Census — a change of 676 people, or 4.1%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 1,501 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, Mitcham has a population of approximately 17,182 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded 16,506 residents, the population has expanded by 676 individuals, representing a 4.1% rate of growth. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,169 combined with 27 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The local population density stands at 1,500 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density found in other Australian areas reviewed by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 4.1% is within 1.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 region at 5.6%, which highlights competitive growth characteristics.
This population rise was mostly driven by overseas migration, which served as the primary contributor to local population increases during recent time frames. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as the baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable or for projections extending past 2032, LGA-to-SA2 population growth is modeled using weighted aggregation adjustments applied to the 2023 regional and LGA age-cohort projections from the South Australian State Government, which were built on 2021 data. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is expected to experience growth in the lower quartile of locations monitored by AreaSearch, with forecasts pointing to an increase of 694 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total rise of 4.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
337 new dwellings have been approved in Mitcham (SA) over the past five years, an average of 67 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, well below 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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Property developers in Mitcham have averaged 67 new residential approvals annually, resulting in a total of 337 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, there have been 44 approvals registered so far. With an average of 1.1 new residents added per constructed home each year between FY-21 and FY-25, residential demand and supply appear well balanced, supporting stable local market trends. The average building cost for these new properties is $518,000, which points to developers targeting the high-end residential market with premium projects.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $77.2 million during this financial year, highlighting robust commercial construction activity locally. Mitcham has experienced a higher volume of development per capita compared to Greater Adelaide, tracking 18.0% above the regional average over the 5 year timeframe, which gives buyers diverse options while protecting existing property values. Single-family detached homes make up 83.0% of the recent construction, while medium and high-density formats account for the remaining 17.0%, reinforcing the suburban character of the suburb and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. The area averages 292 people for every dwelling approval, which reflects a low-density development profile. Looking forward, the population of Mitcham is projected to rise by 681 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current rate of home building is expected to supply enough housing to meet this demand, creating positive conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting population growth that surpasses current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mitcham (SA), worth an estimated $1 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $356 million. 12 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Local infrastructure developments, major construction works, and planning policies represent key drivers of real estate performance. A total of 15 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Principal works include maintenance of retaining walls on Belair Road, redevelopment of Belair National Park, modifications to Belair electrical infrastructure, and an upgrade to the intersection of Old Belair and James Road, with the primary initiatives detailed in the list below.
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Belair National Park Redevelopment
Integration of the former Belair Golf Course and Country Club precinct into Belair National Park with upgraded community recreation facilities. Key components include the removal of unsafe former golf assets, entry road and lighting infrastructure repairs, and the completed Stage 1 and Stage 2 upgrades at Playford Lake (incorporating a DDA-compliant trail, boardwalks, viewing platforms, and new toilet blocks with an accessible adult change facility). Activated sub-projects feature an 18-hole disc golf course operated by the SA Disc Golf Association and a bike hire hub with a public pump track built by Escapegoat Adventures.
Belair Road Retaining Walls Maintenance
Essential maintenance works on the retaining walls along Belair Road, below the Windy Point Lookout, to ensure the long-term structural integrity of the road.
Belair Electrical Infrastructure Modifications
Modifications to the electrical infrastructure at the junction of Russell Street, Main Road, and Sheoak Road in Belair. The project includes undergrounding overhead powerlines, removing Stobie poles, and installing new poles and equipment.
Unley Central
A transformative 150 million dollar mixed-use precinct on the former Target site. The nine-storey development integrates 130 luxury apartments with a diverse commercial hub including a six-screen boutique cinema, supermarkets, cafes, and medical services. As South Australia's first fully integrated mixed-use development on a single site, it provides significant local employment and modernizes the Unley Road corridor.
Old Belair and James Road Junction Upgrade
Proposed upgrade to the junction of Old Belair Road and James Road. The project is currently on hold and under review by Infrastructure SA to determine the best approach to address traffic and access issues.
Springbank Road Pedestrian Actuated Crossing
Installation of a Pedestrian Actuated Crossing (PAC) on Springbank Road to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and access. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments.
Hotel Panorama
Hotel Panorama is a $60 million, five-storey hospitality destination by the Hurley Hotel Group. Strategically located to support visitation for Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre, and the Tonsley Innovation Precinct, the venue features 77 accommodation rooms, including 26 serviced apartments and two premium suites. The ground floor hosts a casual cafe bar, restaurant with a sunken fire lounge, and the Sideline sports bar. The fifth floor features a rooftop bar called Wonderland with a gold disco ball pizza oven and panoramic views from the coast to the Adelaide Hills.The project replaced the former Tonsley Hotel and officially opened on May 8, 2026.
Regis Aged Care Parkside
Construction of a five-storey residential aged care facility (supported accommodation) comprising 156 accommodation units with ancillary communal areas, solar photovoltaic panels, water tanks, car parking, and landscaping. The site, formerly approved for a mixed-use development, was acquired and repurposed by Regis Aged Care.
9,721 residents of Mitcham (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 9,832. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,027, about 87% 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 workforce in Mitcham is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 1.1%, and an estimated 5.3% growth in jobs over the previous year. Active workers numbered 9,721 as of March 2026, and the unemployment rate is 2.7% lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. The labor force participation rate is generally consistent with the Greater Adelaide figure of 66.6%. Census data shows that a moderate 17.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
Local residents are primarily employed in healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and education and training. The concentration of professional and technical services is particularly high, tracking at 1.8 times the regional average. In contrast, construction jobs are less common, representing 5.7% of local employment compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Because it is a mostly residential suburb, local employment opportunities appear limited, as seen when comparing the number of working residents to the local working population recorded in the Census. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment rose by 5.3% and the labor force grew by 5.2%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2%, the labor force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Mitcham. These five and ten-year forecasts have been compared to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by industry sector. Applying these national sector trends to the local industry mix suggests employment in Mitcham could rise by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Mitcham (SA) is $2,203 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $986 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,039 a year against an average of $99,840. The average runs 61% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Aggregated ATO postal data from the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayer incomes in the Mitcham SA2 reached a median of $62,039 and an average of $99,840. These figures place the suburb in the top national percentile, comparing to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $68,348 for the median and $109,994 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Mitcham all ranked high, placing in the 77th to 78th national percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 27.4% of local taxpayers (4,707 people), similar to the broader metropolitan area where 31.8% fall into this group. Affluence is strong, with 37.2% of individuals earning more than $3,000 per week, which helps sustain high-end retail and services. Residents retain 88.5% of their income after paying for housing, showing substantial purchasing power, and the area is positioned in the 9th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mitcham (SA) had 6,149 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 15% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $346 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 15.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in Mitcham consisted of 71.3% separate houses and 28.7% other housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in Mitcham were notably high at 43.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (37.6%) or tenants renting (18.8%). The median mortgage payment of $2,167 per month was higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent of $346 compared to the Adelaide metro figure of $320.
Nationally, monthly mortgage payments in Mitcham are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mitcham (SA) counted 6,149 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 74.0% of all households in Mitcham, consisting of couples with children at 36.2%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single-parent households at 8.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.0%, which is mostly made up of single-person households at 23.6% and group housing arrangements at 2.4%. The median household size in the suburb is 2.6 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.0% of adults in Mitcham (SA) hold a university qualification, including 31.4% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 11.7% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 6,982 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,112 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 Mitcham is considerably higher than regional averages, with 49.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across South Australia and 28.1% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications helps position the community for opportunities in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 31.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 21.6% of residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 11.7%.
Participation in education is high in Mitcham, with 30.0% of the population enrolled in a course of study. This group is composed of 9.6% in primary school, 8.5% in secondary school, and 8.0% studying at the tertiary level.
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Public transport in Mitcham (SA) reaches 113 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 services in Mitcham include 113 active stops, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 51 distinct routes, which support 3,075 weekly passenger passenger trips. Accessibility is rated as good, with dwellings situated an average of 220 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area for employment. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 85%, while 3% of residents commute by bicycle. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles.
Around 17.3% of workers operated from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Service frequency across the transport network averages 439 trips daily, which translates to roughly 27 weekly trips for each transit stop. The local map highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the suburb.
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70.5% of residents in Mitcham (SA) report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.4% 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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Mitcham residents exhibit positive health profiles according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both youth and older age brackets showing a low incidence of common health conditions. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 70% of the population (12,096 people) covered, compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 7.4% and 7.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 70.5% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population exhibits good health outcomes with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 23.5% of the population (4,042 people), which is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy above-average health, with national health rankings matching those of the wider local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mitcham (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 78.1% of residents, with 14.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mitcham exhibits higher cultural diversity than average, with overseas-born individuals making up 21.9% of the population and 14.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 46.3% of residents. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Mitcham are English at 29.7%, Australian at 23.4%, and Scottish at 8.3%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other backgrounds, with German ancestry accounting for 5.7% of Mitcham (compared to 5.1% across the region), Greek ancestry at 2.6% (compared to 2.0% regionally), and Polish ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mitcham (SA) is 44. 23.8% 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 of 44 years in Mitcham is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national average of 38. Relative to metropolitan Adelaide, there is an overrepresentation of youth aged 15 - 24, who make up 14.8% of the community, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is underrepresented at 9.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.7% to 14.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 6.8% to 8.7%. In contrast, the 35 to 44 age group fell from 11.8% to 10.4%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.8% to 12.5%.
Long-term population forecasts for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts, with the cohort aged 85 and over projected to expand by 104% (539 people), growing from 518 to 1,058. This aging trend is clear, as residents aged 65 and over are expected to account for 81% of the total projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 cohorts are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mitcham (SA)
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
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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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,506 at the 2021 Census → 17,182 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 (403031069). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.