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Morphett Vale - West has an estimated 10,661 residents, up from 10,138 at the 2021 Census — a change of 523 people, or 5.2%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 53.4% of that increase. That puts 2,099 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Morphett Vale - West is approximately 10,661 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 523 people (5.2%) from the 10,138 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,622 from June 2025 alongside 50 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 2,098 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Over the last ten years, Morphett Vale - West has shown steady development with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, exceeding the SA3 area.
The population expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 53.4% of total population increases recently, even though natural increase and interstate migration also registered positive gains. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are applied, using a weighted aggregation method to transition growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to be slightly below the median of all locations studied by AreaSearch, with the area expected to grow by 1,316 persons to 2041 using the most recent annual ERP data, which represents an expansion of 12.0% over the 16 years.
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152 new dwellings have been approved in Morphett Vale - West over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 97, running ahead of 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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Morphett Vale - West has seen approximately 30 residential development approvals per year, with a total of 152 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 89 approved so far in FY-26. Because there is an average of 3.6 new residents per year for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of supply is trailing demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, even though new residential builds average an expected construction cost of $206,000—a figure below regional averages—providing cheaper housing choices for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals total $2.2 million this financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the area. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Morphett Vale - West generates about 60% of the per capita construction activity, ranking in the 56th percentile of locations analyzed across the country, though building rates have risen recently. This volume is also lower than the national average, showing a mature market and suggesting potential limitations on development. Newly approved construction consists of 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% attached dwellings, maintaining a suburban profile with a focus on family houses for buyers wanting extra space. There are roughly 278 people per dwelling approval in this location, pointing to a low density market. Future forecasts indicate Morphett Vale - West will gain 1,277 residents by 2041 (using the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch). With current construction paces, the supply of housing may struggle to keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support rising prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Morphett Vale - West, worth an estimated $2.7 billion. 8 are already under construction and 8 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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Local performance is highly influenced by modifications to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. A total of 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a probable effect on the area. The key initiatives include the Woodcroft College Campus Expansions, the YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project, the Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, and the Noarlunga Residential Development, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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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 60.9%. 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 8,907, 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 labor force of Morphett Vale - West is balanced between white and blue collar workers, with key service industries well represented, an unemployment rate of 8.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 6.0% over the last year. As of March 2026, there are 4,918 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 4.5% higher than the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%, indicating potential for progress, while workforce participation is notably lower (60.9% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide). Census data indicates that a low 6.5% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The locality displays a strong concentration in retail trade, where the employment proportion is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 3.9% of the local workforce, which is below the 7.3% seen in Greater Adelaide. The heavily residential character of the area appears to limit local employment opportunities, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 6.0% and the labor force expanded by 5.0%, leading to a reduction in the unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. This compares to Greater Adelaide, where employment increased by 4.2%, the labor force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective future demand in Morphett Vale - West. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests that employment in Morphett Vale - West will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in the Morphett Vale - West SA2 was $49,504, while the average income was $53,661. These figures are below the national averages and compare to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be approximately $54,539 for the median and $59,118 for the average. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in Morphett Vale - West all sit between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationally.
The income distribution indicates that the $800 - 1,499 weekly income range contains 32.4% of the population (3,454 individuals), which differs from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 31.8%. Housing cost pressures are high, with residents retaining only 81.6% of their income, which ranks 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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According to the latest Census, the structure of dwellings in Morphett Vale - West consisted of 86.0% houses and 14.1% other types of housing (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other types in metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership in Morphett Vale - West was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average, standing at 27.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (40.8%) or rented (31.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,274, which is well below the metropolitan Adelaide average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $295 compared to the metropolitan average of $320.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Morphett Vale - West are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morphett Vale - West counted 4,218 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,436 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 make up the majority of households at 66.1%, consisting of couples with children at 22.2%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent households at 16.8%. The remaining 33.9% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 30.7% and group households at 3.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average 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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Educational outcomes in the area show areas for improvement, as university qualification rates (11.9%) are much lower than the national average of 30.4%. This situation presents both a difficulty and a potential avenue for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (33.8%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 26.1% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 10.3% of residents in primary school, 6.2% in high school, and 3.9% undertaking tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - 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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Public transport data shows 59 active transit stops operating in Morphett Vale - West, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 21 different routes, which provide a total of 1,294 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is classified as good, with residents living an average of 202 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private cars remain the main mode of travel at 90%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per home, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low proportion of residents (6.5%) work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 circumstances). The average frequency of services is 184 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, Morphett Vale - West faces notable health difficulties that impact both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at around 47% of the population (~4,968 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.9 and 10.3% of the population respectively, while 57.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. The area has 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,214 people), which is higher than the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Health indicators for older residents show some challenges, with national percentiles generally mirroring the broader local population.
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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The level of cultural diversity in Morphett Vale - West is generally close to the average of the broader region, with 78.4% of the population born in Australia, 89.2% holding citizenship, and 89.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 37.4% of residents. The most noticeable difference is in the category of Other, which accounts for 1.1% of the population in Morphett Vale - West compared to 1.8% in Greater Adelaide. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Morphett Vale - West are English at 33.9% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 27.8%), Australian at 28.7% (considerably higher than the regional average of 22.8%), and Scottish at 6.6%.
Some differences exist in the proportions of other backgrounds: German is recorded at 4.7% in Morphett Vale - West (compared to 5.1% across the region), Polish is at 0.9% (compared to 1.0% regionally) and Serbian is at 0.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morphett Vale - West is 39. 26.5% 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 Morphett Vale - West is 39 years, matching the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and close to the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 75 - 84 age group is over-represented (8.5% of the local population), while the 15 - 24 cohort is under-represented (10.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.7% to 8.5%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has fallen from 11.9% to 10.3%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.0% to 10.9%.
Population projections suggest that the age structure in Morphett Vale - West will change notably by 2041. The 85+ age bracket is expected to grow the most, increasing by 152% (adding 315 residents to reach 522), while the 0 to 4 group is projected to see minimal growth of 6%, adding only 38 children.
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 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,138 at the 2021 Census → 10,661 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 (403041085). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.