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Mount Barker Surrounds has an estimated 7,456 residents, up from 6,825 at the 2021 Census — a change of 631 people, or 9.2%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years. 100 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. Density is about 19 people per 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 local population of Mount Barker Surrounds stands at approximately 7,456 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 631 people (9.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,825 people. This updated figure is determined using the ABS estimated resident population of 7,402 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 100 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With this demographic count, the area registers a density of 18.8 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal living room. Outpacing both the state mark of 7.7% and Greater Adelaide, the local 9.2% expansion since the 2021 census places the community at the forefront of regional demographic growth.
Net interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 59.0% of recent population additions, while natural increase and overseas arrivals also contributed positively to the total. Projections for each SA2 district rely on figures published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year. Whenever SA2-specific coverage is absent or extends past 2032, models incorporate the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts grounded in 2021 metrics, adjusting figures across LGA boundaries to SA2 zones through weighted growth aggregation. On the basis of these demographic outlooks, the region is slated for demographic expansion running above the nationwide median, with local numbers projected to lift by 1,035 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, amounting to an overall gain of 13.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
213 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Barker Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 approvals across Mount Barker Surrounds have averaged roughly 42 properties annually, totaling 213 homes sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over that identical duration of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 3.4 people arrived each year for every new residence erected, creating substantial demand pressure over newly delivered supply that typically fuels price increases and heightened competition among purchasers, alongside an average construction cost of $347,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, the recording of $4.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year underscores the predominant focus on residential living.
On an individual resident basis, building activity in Mount Barker Surrounds reaches roughly 62% of the levels observed across Greater Adelaide, situating it within the 70th percentile of evaluated locations across the nation. Moreover, recent construction has been composed exclusively of single detached dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood fabric and catering directly to families looking for generous lot space. The ratio of roughly 181 people per approval highlights the evolving nature of this developing district. Projections based on the newest quarterly AreaSearch release indicate that Mount Barker Surrounds will absorb an additional 981 residents through to 2041. If prevailing construction tempos persist, incoming residential supply appears well positioned to satisfy demand requirements, fostering advantageous market dynamics for incoming purchasers and enabling demographic growth that could surpass prevailing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 59 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mount Barker Surrounds, worth an estimated $7.09 billion. 30 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Community development is fundamentally guided by public works, capital projects, and regional planning strategies. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 29 key initiatives positioned to influence the district, including the Glenlea Mount Barker Estate, the River Road Junction Improvements, the New Mount Barker Hospital, and the Adelaide Hills Rail Extension (Mount Barker) Planning Study, with the most critical works itemized below.
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Bluestone Mt Barker
A 130-hectare masterplanned residential estate in the Adelaide Hills, offering a balanced lifestyle with convenience and open spaces. Features include restored Parkindula Homestead as a community hub, future town centres, pedestrian linkages, public transport, cycling routes, 15 hectares of public reserves, exercise parks, playgrounds, walking and cycling trails, basketball and tennis courts, and barbeque areas. Adjacent to Mt Barker South Shopping Centre and close to schools, shops, cafes, wineries, and wetland trails.
Larkview Mount Barker
A 22.38-hectare masterplanned community by Jinding, featuring over 350 residential lots, parklands, and green spaces in Mount Barker's growth corridor, with an estimated value of $180 million.
Springlake Communities
Premium residential community development in Mount Barker featuring three estates (Springlake, Springbrook, Springvale) with award-winning urban design, lakes, natural watercourses, quality landscaping and streetscapes embodying the idyllic Adelaide Hills lifestyle.
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.
River Road Junction Improvements
Safety upgrades to key road junctions including widening, resurfacing, drainage, lighting, line marking, and signage to improve access and connectivity for the local community.
Summit Sport and Recreation Park Stage 2A
Mount Barker District Council is delivering Stage 2A of the premier Summit Sport and Recreation Park on Springs Road in Mount Barker. The project expands the regional complex with new AFL/cricket ovals, soccer pitches, a multi-sport club pavilion, team change amenities, broadcast-standard LED sports lighting, and event parking. Civil earthworks and pavilion building construction are actively underway.
Mount Barker South Retail & Tavern Precinct
The Mount Barker South Retail & Tavern Precinct is a masterplanned neighbourhood commercial centre developed by Peet Limited as part of the Bluestone Mount Barker community on Wellington Road. The precinct includes a full-line supermarket, specialty retail tenancies, a childcare centre, medical suites, a family tavern with alfresco dining, and on-grade customer parking. Construction works are progressing on-site.
Glenlea Mount Barker Estate
Completed residential estate developed by Axiom Properties in joint venture with the Gilbert family, spanning 50 hectares and featuring approximately 600 residential lots, preserving 7 hectares of open space including century-old red gums and a natural watercourse, with underground power throughout.
4,253 residents of Mount Barker Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 4,411. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 72.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,930, about 80% 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 workforce within Mount Barker Surrounds demonstrates substantial professional capabilities and prominent engagement across vital community sectors, underpinned by a low 3.6% unemployment rate and 4.9% employment growth over the past year. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 4,253, keeping joblessness 0.2% lower than the 3.8% recorded throughout Greater Adelaide, while the local participation rate of 72.3% significantly outdistanced the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 66.4%. Census records also indicated that 14.3% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by period pandemic measures. Employment among working residents is predominantly centered in health care & social assistance, construction, as well as education & training.
The district demonstrates an exceptional focus in agriculture, forestry & fishing, maintaining a workforce concentration 6.1 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance retains a smaller local presence, engaging 14.7% of working locals relative to 17.7% across the wider region. Comparing the Census resident workforce against locally positioned jobs suggests a scarcity of employment options located directly within the boundary. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM releases reveal that during the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 4.9% while the broader labor pool grew by 5.0%, resulting in an uptick of 0.2 percentage points in the jobless rate. Concurrently, Greater Adelaide observed employment gains of 4.2% and labor supply expansion of 4.0%, lowering its unemployment figure by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking employment estimates from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements for Mount Barker Surrounds. These projections evaluate trajectories across five and ten-year spans against current industry distribution to forecast regional patterns. Nationally, overall jobs are anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry sectors exhibit substantial variation. Mapping these broader sector forecasts onto the industry composition of Mount Barker Surrounds projects a localized jobs expansion of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (a basic weighted extrapolation designed solely for demonstration purposes without factoring in local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Barker Surrounds is $1,784 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $820 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,659 a year against an average of $66,836. 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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Taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the Mount Barker Surrounds SA2 earn a median income of $53,659 and an average of $66,836. These figures align closely with national norms, sitting alongside Greater Adelaide medians of $54,808 and averages of $66,852. Incorporating a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated modeled calculations of roughly $59,116 for median earnings and $73,633 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census earnings in the locality align with the 52nd percentile nationwide.
The largest single income bracket encompasses 37.3% of the community (2,781 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader regional trend where 31.8% fall into the same tier. After accounting for shelter expenses, households retain 87.7% of their total income, indicating solid purchasing capacity, while the broader SEIFA income score positions the locality in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Barker Surrounds had 2,464 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $305 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,522 a month. Rent absorbs 17.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. 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 findings from the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Mount Barker Surrounds is heavily concentrated in standalone houses at 99.3%, with 0.7% classified as other dwellings including townhouses and apartments, differing noticeably from the broader Adelaide metro profile of 75.2% standalone houses and 24.9% other dwelling types. Full home ownership rates reached 36.3%, outpacing the metropolitan norm, whereas 53.6% of properties carried a mortgage and 10.1% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage obligations stood at $1,522, below the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while median rent was registered at $305 weekly compared to $320 across the metropolitan zone.
From a national perspective, mortgage commitments in Mount Barker Surrounds sit well beneath the Australian figure of $1,863, and typical rental costs remain considerably lower than the nationwide metric of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Barker Surrounds counted 2,464 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,692 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 20% 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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The domestic landscape is characterized by family units, which comprise 79.0% of total households; within this group, couples with children represent 35.5%, couples without offspring make up 34.1%, and single parent households account for 8.4%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 21.0%, divided between single-occupant homes at 19.8% and group arrangements at 1.6%. The typical household contains 2.6 people, slightly exceeding the 2.5 average reported across Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.4% of adults in Mount Barker Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 15.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 352 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,007 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 attainment levels show that 22.4% of residents hold university qualifications, lagging behind the wider SA4 regional benchmark of 42.2% and highlighting an area for educational development. The leading higher education credential is the bachelor degree at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. In contrast, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 41.6% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational training, consisting of 11.4% holding advanced diplomas and 30.2% holding certificate-level qualifications. Active participation across study programs is substantial, with 27.4% of the population attending educational institutions.
This cohort includes 11.5% attending primary schools, 7.6% engaged in secondary schooling, and 3.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Getting around Mount Barker Surrounds means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit system across Mount Barker Surrounds includes 17 operational bus stops connecting to 12 separate routes that generate 84 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is constrained, with residents residing an average of 683 meters away from their nearest boarding point. Due to the area's commuter orientation, private vehicles represent the main transit mode at 93%, with vehicle ownership averaging 2.1 per dwelling—above regional levels. In addition, 14.3% of the working population operated from home during the 2021 Census, a metric that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire network, transport operations average 12 trips per day, which translates to roughly 4 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.6% of residents in Mount Barker Surrounds report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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Evaluation of area health indicators shows favorable conditions throughout Mount Barker Surrounds, with mortality numbers and chronic disease occurrences tracked by AreaSearch demonstrating very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private medical insurance coverage runs marginally below standard SA2 metrics, encompassing approximately 52% of the local population (~3,884 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 8.9 and 8.3% of the community respectively, while 68.6% of residents indicated freedom from any chronic health concerns, compared to 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. Overall wellness across the working-age demographic remains typical.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the area (1,487 people), and this older segment displays particularly solid health outcomes that align with general national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Barker Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 87.1% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.9%) and Australian (31.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within Mount Barker Surrounds remains below national averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 87.1% of the populace, 92.1% possessing citizenship status, and 97.4% utilizing only English in their households. Christianity forms the dominant faith, observed by 35.6% of residents. The most noticeable relative representation occurs among followers of Judaism, who make up 0.1% of local residents, matching the 0.1% rate seen across Greater Adelaide. Looking at parental heritage, the most frequently reported ancestries across Mount Barker Surrounds are English at 34.9% (exceeding the regional share of 27.8%), Australian at 31.5% (well above the 22.8% regional mark), and Scottish at 8.0%.
Distinct variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, including German heritage representing 7.6% locally (compared with 5.1% across the region), Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.6% regionally), and Dutch at 1.9% (versus 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Barker Surrounds is 43. 20.4% 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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The age distribution in Mount Barker Surrounds aligns relatively closely with metropolitan norms, showing a maximum variance of 6.4 percentage points across major demographic bands compared to Greater Adelaide. The estimated median age sits at 43, mirroring the figure from the 2021 Census, which placed it 4 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and higher than the national median of 38 at that same Census. The proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 16.9% at the Census to an estimated 19.9%. Looking toward 2041, senior and retirement cohorts are projected to drive the majority of demographic expansion, increasing by 521 residents (35%) to reach a total of 2,008.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Barker Surrounds
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, 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 — 100 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,825 at the 2021 Census → 7,456 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 (401021008). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.