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Mount Barker has an estimated 28,648 residents, up from 22,113 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,535 people, or 29.6%. Growth has averaged 4.8% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 2,338 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.1% of that increase. That puts 530 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 by AreaSearch, the population residing in Mount Barker stands at approximately 28,648 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 6,535 people (29.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 22,113 people were enumerated. This demographic shift is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 26,941 as of June 2025 with 2,338 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With this headcount, local population density sits at 529 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident alongside capacity for ongoing expansion. Mount Barker's 29.6% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.7%) as well as Greater Adelaide, establishing the locality as a regional growth frontrunner.
Inward movement from interstate was the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.1% of recent net population additions, even as natural growth and overseas migration delivered positive contributions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch for every SA2 area are sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, or for periods extending beyond post-2032, figures incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts, published in 2023 from 2021 data, converted to the SA2 level through weighted growth aggregations. Future demographic trajectory points toward expansion placing the area among the top quartile across all national statistical areas, with projections anticipating an uplift of 8,352 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP metrics, representing a cumulative increase of 23.2% across the 16 years.
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2,806 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Barker over the past five years, an average of 561 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 20 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 561 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% 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 planning permissions across Mount Barker have averaged approximately 561 dwellings annually, culminating in 2,806 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx averaging 2 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to stock align closely with occupant demand to foster a balanced market environment, while newly consented residences reflect an average construction value of $344,000. Furthermore, $69.6 million in commercial approvals logged this financial year underscores vibrant local business expansion.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Mount Barker surpasses Greater Adelaide by 137.0%, broadening purchasing opportunities. This rate also substantially exceeds national benchmarks, highlighting elevated developer interest in the precinct. The composition of approved residential construction consists of 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% attached dwellings, preserving the district's established low-density setting with an emphasis on spacious dwellings suited to families. Featuring roughly 49 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of an active growth corridor. Demographic outlooks indicate Mount Barker will gain an additional 6,643 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present construction volumes continue, forthcoming residential supply is projected to satisfy incoming demand, establishing advantageous purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating expansion above existing baseline estimates.
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AreaSearch tracks 46 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Barker, worth an estimated $6.29 billion. A further 13 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.09 billion. 29 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 economic momentum is heavily guided by capital works, regional infrastructure, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 projects expected to influence the district, including major undertakings such as New Mount Barker Hospital, Clover Park, Mount Barker Interchange Upgrade, and Adelaide Hills Rail Extension (Mount Barker) Planning Study, with key initiatives highlighted in the summary below.
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New Mount Barker Hospital
The New Mount Barker Hospital is a $365.8 million major healthcare redevelopment delivering a 102-bed modern hospital to replace the existing 34-bed facility. Delivered by Built for SA Health and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, the project includes new operating theatres, expanded maternity, paediatric, and acute mental health units, and an Aboriginal Health Hub. Main construction commenced in 2025 with clinical services opening by late 2027.
Mount Barker City Centre Town Square
The Mount Barker City Centre Town Square is a 2,000 square metre public space designed for community gatherings, small to medium-sized events, and daily use. It is part of a master-planned City Centre development that includes a new council civic and co-working building, retail and office spaces, accommodation, and car parking. Bulk earthworks commenced in early 2026 following the securing of $2 million in State Government funding. The project aims to transform a long-vacant site into a vibrant civic heart, stimulating economic activity and fostering community engagement in response to the town's significant population growth.
South Eastern Freeway - Mount Barker & Verdun Interchange Upgrades
A $150 million major infrastructure project delivering comprehensive upgrades to the Mount Barker and Verdun interchanges on the South Eastern Freeway to improve traffic flow, safety, and regional connectivity for the rapidly growing Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills district.
Newenham Estate
A landmark 1,000+ lot masterplanned community along Western Flat Creek in Mount Barker. Features large allotment sizes (750sqm+), Kings Baptist Grammar School campus, linear parks, shared walking/biking trails, and paddock-to-plate dining.
Mount Barker City Centre Redevelopment
A $100 million flagship urban renewal project transforming 12,000sqm of town centre land. The revised master plan features an expanded 2,000sqm town square, a council civic and co-working building, a new laneway, retail, commercial space, and hospitality venues designed to revitalize the Mount Barker CBD.
Mount Barker Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade of the Mount Barker Interchange on the South Eastern Freeway to improve capacity, traffic efficiency, safety and access for a fast-growing Adelaide Hills community. The project includes a new three-lane bridge for northbound traffic, conversion of the existing bridge to three southbound lanes, ramp upgrades, new traffic signals at Adelaide Road and the freeway exit ramp from Murray Bridge, a bus priority lane, a shared use path, a northbound on-road bike lane and improved Adelaide Road service road access.Works are underway, with the interchange expected to open to traffic in late 2027.
Laratinga Water Recovery Plant
A $168M+ new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment and water recovery facility using advanced bio-reactor technology adjacent to Springs Road, replacing the legacy treatment plant to provide environmentally compliant recycled water and accommodate council growth.
Cedar Woods Mount Barker Community
Cedar Woods Mount Barker is a masterplanned residential community developed by Cedar Woods Properties in the expanding Mount Barker growth precinct. The estate delivers approximately 450 residential homesites, linear parklands, central open space reserves, stormwater wetlands, and walking trail connections. Staged civil infrastructure and dwelling construction are underway.
14,410 residents of Mount Barker are employed, from a labour force of 14,986. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Mount Barker possesses a capable local workforce featuring strong participation across essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.8%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 5.2% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents totaled 14,410 while the jobless rate matched Greater Adelaide at 3.8%, and labor participation remained typical (68.7% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%). Census findings indicated that working from home accounted for 12.2% of employed locals, though this metric was subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Locally resident workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
Even so, health care & social assistance remains comparatively low in workforce representation, comprising 16.2% of Mount Barker's workers versus 17.7% in Greater Adelaide. Comparing Census working population counts against resident worker tallies suggests a constrained supply of jobs within the immediate boundary. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12-month period, local employment grew by 5.2% while the workforce base rose by 5.1%, keeping the overall unemployment rate steady. Conversely, Greater Adelaide registered a 4.2% lift in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labor force, and a drop of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. Long-range context is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26, which outline prospective labor demand for Mount Barker across five and ten-year horizons by overlaying national industry forecasts onto the local industry structure. Nationwide employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector trajectories vary widely. When these industry-specific paths are applied to Mount Barker's employment base, local jobs are projected to rise 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and excludes localized population models).
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Median household income in Mount Barker is $1,698 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $825 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,595 a year against an average of $67,850. 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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Taxpayer earnings across the Mount Barker SA2 align closely with Australian benchmarks, according to AreaSearch's compilation of ATO figures for financial year 2023. Within the Mount Barker SA2, the median taxable earnings level is $56,595 alongside an average income of $67,850, compared to Greater Adelaide benchmarks of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023 produces updated estimates of roughly $62,351 (median) and $74,750 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual, family, and household earnings around the 50th percentile across Australia.
The single largest income bracket contains 35.5% of locals (10,170 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan trend where 31.8% fall within this tier. Affordability pressures remain elevated, with only 84.0% of income remaining uncommitted (47th percentile), positioning the district within the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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Mount Barker had 8,349 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on findings from the latest Census, the housing landscape in Mount Barker was composed of 92.3% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasted with 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across Adelaide metro. Outright home ownership in Mount Barker stood at 26.3%, trailing metropolitan levels, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (46.1%) or occupied by tenants (27.6%). The typical monthly mortgage repayment of $1,647 exceeded the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $350 compared to $320 regionally.
Compared to the wider Australian benchmarks, local monthly mortgage obligations sit well below the nationwide median of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Barker counted 8,349 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,816 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 73.6% of all households, encompassing couples with children (32.1%), couples without children (28.0%), and single parent families (12.7%). The remaining 26.4% consists of non-family arrangements, primarily lone person households (23.9%) alongside group households at 2.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, aligning exactly with the Greater Adelaide benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.6% of adults in Mount Barker hold a university qualification, including 17.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.0% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 4,399 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,048 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 profiles present areas for development, as university qualification attainment (24.6%) tracks well below the SA4 regional figure of 42.2%, providing an opening for targeted tertiary initiatives. Bachelor degrees represent the largest advanced credential bracket at 17.2%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training forms a substantial foundation, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (27.0%). A significant proportion of the local population is actively studying, with 28.8% of residents enrolled across educational institutions. This comprises 11.0% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary study.
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Public transport in Mount Barker reaches 85 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 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 inventory of local transit assets identifies 85 active transport stops within Mount Barker, consisting of a bus transit network. A total of 48 individual routes service these access points, generating 1,620 weekly passenger trips. Public transport accessibility ranks as moderate, with an average distance of 416 meters separating residents from their closest stop. Given the district's commuter-oriented residential structure, travel is largely outward-bound, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys, followed by 6% via bus. Households maintain an average vehicle fleet of 1.5 per dwelling, while 12.2% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census (a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 231 trips per day, translating to roughly 19 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.1% of residents in Mount Barker report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates indicate above-average health conditions across Mount Barker. The general community experiences low incidence rates for common conditions, although higher prevalence is observed among older, at-risk segments relative to national averages. Private health insurance coverage exceeds the standard SA2 benchmark, covering roughly 53% of the total population (~15,068 people). Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, diagnosed in 9.6 and 8.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.1% of the populace reported no chronic medical conditions, closely tracking the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age health outcomes remain broadly standard. Senior residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.5% of the population (5,013 people), slightly below the 19.1% share observed across Greater Adelaide, with older cohorts experiencing health outcomes that compare less favorably against national rankings than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Barker is largely Australian-born, at 82.9% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.2%) and Australian (27.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Mount Barker sit below broad averages, with 82.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 93.4% using English as their sole language at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, observed by 41.3% of the local population. Meanwhile, the Other category constitutes 0.8% of the local demographic, in contrast to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Evaluating parental ancestry reveals English heritage as the primary background at 33.2% of the populace (surpassing the regional benchmark of 27.8%), followed by Australian at 27.6% and German at 8.3%.
Other distinctive ethnic representations include Dutch residents at 1.9% of Mount Barker (versus 1.2% regionally), South Australian ancestry at 0.6% (versus 0.3%), and Welsh background at 0.6% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Barker is 37. 26.6% 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 Mount Barker align tightly with Greater Adelaide, showing a maximum divergence of 1.9 percentage points across the four main age segments. The estimated median age stood at 37 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Adelaide Census median of 39. Since the Census, the cohort of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) has expanded from 27.3% of residents to an estimated 29.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), adding 2,214 residents (44%) to reach 7,227.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Barker
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 50 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 Sep 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 — 2,338 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,113 at the 2021 Census → 28,648 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 (401021007). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.