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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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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments by AreaSearch estimate the total number of residents in Mitcham to be approximately 17,182. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 16,506 people, this represents an addition of 676 people (4.1%). This updated figure incorporates ABS estimated resident population statistics of 17,169 recorded in June 2025 alongside 27 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Consequently, the local population density stands at 1,500 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the typical national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 4.1% expansion achieved since the census trails the broader SA3 area (5.6%) by just 1.5 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying growth.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary contributor, effectively underpinning all recent net gains in the local headcount. Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as their starting point. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as across horizons extending beyond 2032, figures reference the South Australian State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA age-cohort datasets (derived from 2021 baselines), adjusted by distributing LGA-level expansion down to the SA2 tier via weighted aggregation. These demographic trajectories place the locality within the lower quartile for growth among Australian statistical divisions, forecasting an overall increase of 663 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP baselines, which equates to an aggregate rise of 3.8% across the 16 years.
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308 new dwellings have been approved in Mitcham (SA) over the past five years, an average of 61 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals across Mitcham have averaged roughly 61 dwellings per annum, amounting to an aggregate of 308 homes. During this 5 financial years span (covering FY-22 through FY-26), inbound population increases averaged 1.2 new residents per approved dwelling annually, indicating a balanced alignment between supply and absorption that supports market equilibrium; however, this ratio has climbed to 3.7 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing toward heightened demand and tightening stock availability. Residential projects exhibit an average construction value of $710,000, underscoring a builder focus on higher-tier, premium housing.
Concurrently, commercial building permits granted during this financial year have reached $77.2 million, highlighting substantial non-residential investment across the area. Per capita construction activity in Mitcham outpaces the broader Greater Adelaide baseline, tracking 16.0% above regional average per person across the 5 year period, which maintains buyer choice while underpinning existing residential valuations, even as building velocity has moderated in recent times. Of the newly approved residential structures, 84.0% detached houses and 16.0% townhouses or apartments make up the pipeline, reinforcing the suburban character of the neighborhood with standalone houses that appeal to buyers looking for larger lots. With an average of roughly 342 people per dwelling approval, Mitcham exhibits the traits of an established property landscape. Long-term demographic modelling indicates that Mitcham will add 650 residents out to 2041, measured against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Under current building patterns, incoming residential supply is well positioned to absorb projected occupant demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating local population expansion beyond baseline expectations.
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Development applications around Mitcham (SA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mitcham (SA), worth an estimated $1 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $400 million. 10 are already under construction and 10 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 capital works, planning policies, and public works programs play a fundamental role in shaping community development. Within Mitcham, AreaSearch has highlighted 15 projects anticipated to influence the immediate surroundings. Key undertakings include the Belair Road Retaining Walls Maintenance, the Belair National Park Redevelopment, Belair Electrical Infrastructure Modifications, and the Old Belair and James Road Junction Upgrade, with the most pertinent initiatives outlined 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.
Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion
Expansion of the existing Estia Health residential aged care home in Myrtle Bank. The development involves construction of a two-storey facility addition accommodating 46 residential care beds and independent suites, increasing total capacity to 118 beds. Planning assessment and development approvals were managed through the City of Burnside and SA Planning system.
Old Belair and James Road Junction Upgrade
Part of the broader Mitcham Hills Road Corridor Upgrade program funded by the South Australian and Australian Governments. The junction upgrade focuses on improving safety, intersection geometry, and traffic flow at the intersection of Old Belair Road and James Road in Belair. Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) is overseeing corridor planning and assessment.
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.
400 Fullarton Road Residential Development
Construction of a three-storey residential flat building comprising 13 residential apartments with associated basement and ground-level car parking, landscaping, and tree removal works. The development application was assessed and granted planning consent under the South Australian Planning and Design Code via the PlanSA portal for the City of Burnside.
Highgate Village Streetscape Upgrade
The Highgate Village Streetscape Upgrade delivers physical and public realm enhancements along the Fullarton Road commercial precinct. Stage 1 works include new continuous footpath paving, tree plantings, landscaped garden beds, integrated street furniture, and improved pedestrian safety. The project is led and managed by the City of Unley as part of its ongoing precinct streetscape program.
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.
9,721 residents of Mitcham (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 9,832. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 68.1%. 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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Mitcham boasts a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented and an unemployment rate of just 1.1% alongside 5.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 9,721 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.7% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 17.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Resident employment is primarily clustered across health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The area exhibits a distinct concentration in professional & technical, where its workforce share is 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.7% of local jobs, sitting below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 8.7%. Given the disparity between the resident labour force and the local Census working population, the predominantly residential suburb generates a relatively small pool of on-site employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, Mitcham recorded a 5.3% increase in employment alongside a 5.2% expansion in the labour force, causing the unemployment rate to decline by 0.1 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe across Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2%, the workforce grew by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Further insight into prospective workforce trajectories is provided by national projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia. These national outlooks, structured across five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local industry profile. While Australian employment as a whole is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific trajectories diverge considerably. Applying these industry weights to the local workforce suggests employment among Mitcham residents could expand by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years (noting that this calculation represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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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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Based on ATO postcode figures released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxable individuals within the Mitcham SA2 registered a median income of $62,039 and an average income of $99,840. These earnings sit well above typical nationwide figures, exceeding the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% recorded since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach roughly $68,348 (median) and $109,994 (average). According to Census metrics, household, family, and individual incomes across the suburb track between the 77th and 78th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 27.4% of local earners (4,707 individuals), broadly mirroring the 31.8% recorded across the surrounding region. Moreover, high-income earners form a substantial segment, with 37.2% receiving over $3,000 weekly, which underpins strong spending capacity. After meeting housing costs, households retain 88.5% of income, contributing to a SEIFA economic index placement in the 9th decile.
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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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Mitcham comprised 71.3% houses and 28.7% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, flats, and other dwelling forms), compared with Adelaide metro averages of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 43.5%, significantly above the metropolitan figure, while remaining households held a mortgage (37.6%) or rented (18.8%). Typical monthly mortgage repayments reached $2,167, well above the Adelaide metro benchmark of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $346 against $320 regionally. From a national perspective, local mortgage commitments surpass the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the nationwide level 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 constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 74.0% of all households. This group is made up of 36.2% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. The remaining 26.0% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 23.6% alongside group households at 2.4%. The typical household size in the area is 2.6 people, slightly exceeding the Greater Adelaide figure 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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Residents of Mitcham demonstrate exceptionally high levels of academic achievement, with 49.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing tertiary credentials, considerably outperforming the 25.7% recorded across SA and 28.1% across the SA4 region. This credential profile provides the community with a notable competitive edge in knowledge-intensive industries. Tertiary qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 31.4%, with postgraduate qualifications representing 12.7% and graduate diplomas accounting for 4.9%. In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 21.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (11.7%). A significant share of the local population is engaged in learning, with 30.0% of residents actively undertaking formal schooling or study.
Within this enrolled cohort, primary education accounts for 9.6%, secondary schooling represents 8.5%, and 8.0% attend higher education institutions.
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Public transport in Mitcham (SA) reaches 113 stops on 52 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure in Mitcham identifies 113 active transit stops across the suburb, combining both rail and bus facilities. These locations are connected via 52 individual routes, generating a combined total of 3,082 weekly passenger trips. Overall transit access is sound, with typical residential dwellings situated 220 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward commuter journeys predominate, with private motor vehicles representing 85% of travel, while 3% of trips occur by bicycle. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles per dwelling.
Furthermore, the 2021 Census documented 17.3% of workers operating from home, an outcome that may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings. Local public transit routes deliver an aggregate operational frequency of 440 trips per day, which translates to roughly 27 weekly trips per stop across the network. The accompanying spatial map illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the statistical area.
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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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According to evaluations by AreaSearch encompassing mortality statistics and long-term health metrics, Mitcham records favorable health outcomes, with low rates of common chronic illnesses observed across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 70% of the population (12,096 people), significantly exceeding the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 52.7% as well as the Australian national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widely reported health challenges in the community, diagnosed among 7.4 and 7.1% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.5% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Adelaide figure of 67.9%.
Working-age adults display sound overall health with low rates of chronic illness. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the community (4,006 people), tracking above the 19.1% share seen across Greater Adelaide, with local senior health outcomes ranking favorably against national benchmarks.
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 a higher level of cultural diversity than typical regional benchmarks, with 21.9% of its residents born abroad and 14.3% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely affiliated faith, practiced by 46.3% of residents. The most noticeable demographic divergence occurs among followers of Judaism, who make up 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. In terms of parental heritage, the three most prominent ancestry groups identified across Mitcham are English (29.7%), Australian (23.4%), and Scottish (8.3%). In addition, specific European backgrounds show varied representation compared to the broader region, with German ancestry notably higher at 5.7% (against 5.1% regionally) and Greek at 2.6% (against 2.0%), while Polish ancestry accounts for 0.9% (against 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mitcham (SA) is 44. 24.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Mitcham leans distinctly toward older age brackets. Updated figures to August 2026 indicate that 23.3% of the population belongs to the retiree and senior segment (65+), compared to 19.1% across Greater Adelaide, while younger to mid-career adults (25 - 44) account for only 20.0% of residents against 28.9% regionally. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 44, matching the 2021 Census result, which sits 5 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and higher than the Australian national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
Between the Census and current estimates, middle-aged adults and younger retirees (45 - 64) reduced their share from 27.7% to 26.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior and retiree age groups are projected to drive the majority of demographic expansion, adding 773 residents (19%) to reach 4,780, whereas cohorts of children, young adults, and individuals aged 25 - 44 are forecast to decrease.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (403031069). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.