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Morphett Vale - West has an estimated 10,674 residents, up from 10,138 at the 2021 Census — a change of 536 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 53.4% of that increase. That puts 2,101 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, the resident count of Morphett Vale - West stands at roughly 10,674 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 536 people (5.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 10,138 people were documented. Such growth is determined using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,622 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 54 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With this headcount, population density reaches 2,101 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure across nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Over the preceding ten years, Morphett Vale - West maintained steady upward momentum with a 1.1% compound annual growth rate, performing ahead of the broader SA3 area.
The primary catalyst for demographic expansion was overseas migration, generating roughly 53.4% of total population additions over recent intervals, while natural growth alongside interstate migration likewise contributed positively. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries. Wherever locations lack coverage in that dataset, or across periods beyond 2032, figures rely on the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-category forecasts published in 2023 (utilizing 2021 numbers), modified via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Based on these expected demographic transitions, population growth is anticipated to outpace the national statistical area median, gaining 1,338 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall rise of 12.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
216 new dwellings have been approved in Morphett Vale - West over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Morphett Vale - West have tracked at approximately 43 dwellings per year, totaling 216 homes sanctioned across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx averaging 2.5 new residents annually for every approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underlying demand remains solid for property value resilience, while typical construction costs average $281,000—a figure lower than regional benchmarks that points to accessible price points for buyers. Furthermore, non-residential activity included $2.2 million in commercial development approvals during the current financial year, underlining the district's overwhelmingly residential character.
Relative to Greater Adelaide, per-capita building volume in Morphett Vale - West is 18.0% lower, placing it in the 73rd percentile of nationwide benchmarks despite a recent pickup in building pace. Approved stock comprises 67.0% detached dwellings alongside 33.0% attached dwellings, incorporating an increasing share of townhouses and apartments that deliver diverse choices spanning traditional detached homes to lower-cost compact dwellings. This marks a notable shift from existing housing stock (presently 86.0% houses), driven by limited land availability and evolving household budgets and preferences. With roughly 189 people per approval, the area maintains a low density profile. Forecasts indicate that Morphett Vale - West will expand by 1,286 residents leading up to 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). While ongoing residential construction aligns with these demographic expectations, prospective homebuyers could encounter rising competition as resident numbers increase.
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AreaSearch tracks 35 current infrastructure and development projects close to Morphett Vale - West, worth an estimated $2.25 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and education & training. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital works exert a powerful influence over an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has highlighted 2 projects anticipated to shape the surrounding district. Prominent initiatives include Woodcroft College Campus Expansions, YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project, Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, and Noarlunga Residential Development, with key details provided below for the most significant undertakings.
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YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project
Proposed residential development in Morphett Vale featuring modern family homes with sustainable design principles. YAS Property & Development was founded in 2015 by Adelaide-based businessman and entrepreneur Tim Shahin. The company focuses largely on sub-divisions and unique housing developments and is one of the fastest-growing property development companies in South Australia.
Woodcroft College Campus Expansions
Independent Anglican co-educational school serving ELC to Year 12. Major educational facility with modern learning environments, sports facilities and technology centers. Ongoing campus improvements to support growing student population.
Noarlunga Residential Development
Noarlunga is a 22 hectare master planned residential community on land east and west of Lovelock Drive in Noarlunga Downs. The project will deliver more than 626 new homes including detached houses, townhomes, apartments and at least 28 percent affordable and social housing, including new SA Housing Authority homes. The plan provides new streets, public open space, green links and improved connections to Colonnades Shopping Centre, Noarlunga TAFE, Noarlunga Hospital and the rail station, and is targeting a 5 Star Green Star Communities rating.Civil works are underway, with house construction planned to commence from 2026 and full build out expected by around 2031.
Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering more than 626 new homes across two land parcels on either side of Lovelock Drive in Port Noarlunga and Noarlunga Downs. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space with a target of 25% overall tree canopy. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating. Civil works by Winslow Constructors commenced in 2025, with house construction planned to begin in 2026 and first residents expected by end of 2026.Multiple sales releases are underway including the Wirra and Kauwi Releases. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period through to 2031.
The Green at Woodcroft
Premium residential development adjacent to Thaxted Park Golf Course by Metro Property Development. Master-planned community offering house and land packages in established area with golf course frontage and parkland access.
Noarlunga Hospital Mental Health Expansion
$74M State Election commitment delivering new 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Service and additional mental health facilities. Expanding critical healthcare services for southern Adelaide communities with specialized treatment capabilities.
Noarlunga Hospital Expansion
The $74 million Noarlunga Hospital expansion, part of the Southern Redevelopment Stage 1, was officially completed in November 2025. This project increased the hospital's capacity by over 65 per cent, growing from 92 to 152 beds. Key additions include a new 24-bed General Medicine Ward and a purpose-built 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. The redevelopment also delivered an expanded SA Pharmacy, enhanced kitchen and linen facilities, and additional dedicated car parking. The design features a facade inspired by the local coastline and incorporates sustainable elements and cultural flora relevant to the Kaurna community.
Bains Road Reconstruction
Reconstruction of Bains Road between Investigator Drive and Panalatinga Road, Woodcroft. The project includes reconstruction of selected sections of kerbing and guttering, road pavement reconstruction, installation of a new 1.5m wide footpath on the northern side, and installation of new pedestrian refuges to improve road safety and accessibility. Construction commenced in October 2025 with an estimated 8-week completion period, subject to weather conditions.
4,918 residents of Morphett Vale - West are employed, from a labour force of 5,364. Unemployment sits at 8.3%, with participation at 61.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,921, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Morphett Vale - West encompasses a mix of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by a solid presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 8.3%, and a 6.0% rise in estimated employment over the prior twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,918, while the local jobless rate exceeds Greater Adelaide's 3.8% benchmark by 4.5%, pointing to capacity for improvement, alongside a participation rate of 61.1% that trails Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census figures showed that merely 6.5% of workers operated from home, though pandemic restrictions during that period should be taken into account.
Major industries employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade shows particular concentration locally, maintaining an employment proportion 1.3 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging only 3.9% of the local workforce compared with 7.3% throughout Greater Adelaide. Given its residential composition, internal employment capacity is constrained, as evidenced when comparing Census local workplace tallies against resident worker totals. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the twelve months to March 2026, employment grew by 6.0% while the local labor pool expanded by 5.0%, driving a 0.9 percentage points decrease in unemployment. Over the same span across Greater Adelaide, job numbers rose 4.2%, the labor force increased 4.0%, and unemployment contracted by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term hiring expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand for Morphett Vale - West. These national five- and ten-year outlooks, when applied to local industry patterns, project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Weighting these sectoral projections against Morphett Vale - West's industry distribution suggests local job expansion of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this model represents a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Morphett Vale - West is $1,163 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $612 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,504 a year against an average of $53,661. 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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Tax office figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show a median taxpayer income of $49,504 and an average of $53,661 within the Morphett Vale - West SA2. These figures trail nationwide benchmarks, as well as Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Adjusting for a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $54,539 (median) and $59,118 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels in the 2021 Census, local earnings sit between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationwide.
The largest bracket, capturing 32.4% of taxpayers (3,458 residents), earns $800 - 1,499 weekly, contrasting with broader regional patterns where 31.8% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Housing affordability strain is significant, with remaining disposable income after housing costs standing at 81.6%, placing the area in the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morphett Vale - West had 4,218 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,274 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. 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 local housing stock at the most recent Census was dominated by separate houses at 86.0%, with semi-detached units, apartments, and other formats accounting for 14.1%, whereas Adelaide metro recorded 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Morphett Vale - West sat at 27.4%, trailing the metropolitan baseline, with 40.8% of properties held under a mortgage and 31.8% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,274, well below the metropolitan figure of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $295 compared to $320 across Adelaide metro. On a national scale, local monthly repayments remain noticeably lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rents similarly below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morphett Vale - West counted 4,218 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,441 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 66.1% of all households; this includes 25.5% couples without children, 22.2% couples with children, and 16.8% single parent families. Non-family living situations make up 33.9% of homes, consisting of single-person households at 30.7% and group shared dwellings at 3.2%. The typical household size is 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.9% of adults in Morphett Vale - West hold a university qualification, including 8.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 739 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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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Higher educational attainment shows a pronounced gap, with 11.9% of residents holding university qualifications compared against 30.4% nationally, presenting clear scope for targeted training programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 8.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 41.9% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including 8.1% with advanced diplomas and 33.8% holding certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 26.1% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion includes 10.3% attending primary school, 6.2% enrolled in secondary school, and 3.9% engaged in higher education.
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Public transport in Morphett Vale - West reaches 59 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The local transit network across Morphett Vale - West features 59 active transport stops primarily accommodating bus services. These stops connect with 21 individual routes to provide a combined 1,296 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated favorable, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 202 meters. Given the residential orientation, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys. Vehicle availability averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the broader regional standard, while 6.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit scheduling provides an average of 185 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 21 weekly trips per individual stop.
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57.9% of residents in Morphett Vale - West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 8.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Assessment of health indicators by AreaSearch highlights significant community health challenges in Morphett Vale - West regarding mortality and chronic illness, with diverse medical conditions affecting both younger cohorts and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 47% of the total population (~4,974 people), which trails Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 11.9 and 10.3% of the community respectively, while 57.9% indicated having no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide.
Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic health burdens. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over represent 20.6% of residents (2,200 people), outpacing Greater Adelaide's 19.1% share, with older residents facing health outcomes that align broadly with wider national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Morphett Vale - West is largely Australian-born, at 78.4% of residents, with 10.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (28.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background statistics in Morphett Vale - West align closely with regional patterns, with 78.4% of residents born in Australia, 89.2% holding citizenship, and 89.7% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 37.4% of people in Morphett Vale - West. The most notable variation occurs within the Other classification, which accounts for 1.1% locally versus 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental origins, English ancestry leads the population at 33.9%, noticeably exceeding the regional benchmark of 27.8%, followed by Australian ancestry at 28.7% (compared to 22.8% regionally) and Scottish heritage at 6.6%.
Additional ancestry representations show minor differences, including German at 4.7% of Morphett Vale - West (against 5.1% regionally), Polish at 0.9% (versus 1.0%), and Serbian at 0.4% (matching 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morphett Vale - West is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.4% 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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Age distributions in Morphett Vale - West mirror Greater Adelaide closely, with the greatest variation across the four major life stages being just 1.5 percentage points. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 38, down from 39 at the 2021 Census, and 1 year below Greater Adelaide's median of 39 recorded during that Census. Since that time, residents aged 25 - 44 expanded from 28.0% to an estimated 30.3%. Looking forward to 2041, retirees and senior residents (65+) will drive the bulk of expansion, increasing by 488 residents (22%) to reach 2,689.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morphett Vale - West
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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 54 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,138 at the 2021 Census → 10,674 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 (403041085). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.