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Mount Gambier - East has an estimated 15,761 residents, up from 14,947 at the 2021 Census — a change of 814 people, or 5.4%. 258 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 97.9% of that increase. That puts 236 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Mount Gambier - East has reached an estimated population of 15,761 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 814 people (5.4%) relative to the 14,947 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 15,591 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 258 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With a population density of 236 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial living space alongside scope for future development. Outperforming the broader SA3 area (5.1%), Mount Gambier - East's 5.4% expansion positions it as a regional growth leader.
The primary catalyst for demographic expansion has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 97.9% of total population increases over recent timeframes. Population projections for each SA2 are sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 utilising 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, as well as for timeframes following 2032, figures incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts published in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Future demographic trajectories suggest growth tracking just under the national non-metropolitan median, with current annual ERP figures pointing to an expansion of 799 persons by 2041, corresponding to a total gain of 4.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
373 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Gambier - East over the past five years, an average of 74 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 74 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% 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 activity in Mount Gambier - East has averaged approximately 74 dwelling approvals annually, accumulating to 373 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an influx averaging merely 0.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), residential development is matching or exceeding incoming demand, enhancing options for purchasers and facilitating growth potential beyond forecast levels, with newly constructed dwellings averaging an expected construction cost of $356,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $89.6 million during the current financial year, highlighting substantial non-residential investment.
Per capita construction activity in Mount Gambier - East aligns closely with the Rest of SA benchmark, reinforcing market equilibrium consistent with regional patterns. Detached houses account for 97.0% of recent residential approvals compared to 3.0% for medium and high-density housing, preserving the locality's low-density suburban profile oriented around standalone family homes suited to space-conscious residents. Development density is reflected in a metric of around 209 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Mount Gambier - East is projected to expand by 629 residents by 2041. Ongoing residential building activity should readily accommodate this projected growth, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and enabling population expansion to exceed current estimates.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Gambier - East, worth an estimated $365 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.7 billion. 12 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, energy 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 and social outcomes are substantially shaped by regional infrastructure developments, major capital works, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 impactful initiatives within the area, highlighted by the Mount Gambier Technical College & Research Education Training Precinct, Forestry Centre of Excellence, Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment, and the Mount Gambier Marketplace Large Format Retail Expansion.
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Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment
A $24 million major upgrade of the Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service. Key features include the Wari-ngu Mental Health Service, which doubled mental health beds to 12, and the first regional publicly funded two-bed Drug and Alcohol withdrawal unit. The project also delivered a six-bed Emergency Department Short Stay Unit and a new Cancer Care Centre with five consulting rooms and group therapy spaces. While structural works reached completion in late 2025, the new mental health beds and Cancer Care Centre are scheduled to open for patient use in early 2026.
TAFE SA Mount Gambier Campus Upgrades
Upgrade of the TAFE SA Mount Gambier campus including modern trade workshops, improved learning spaces, student amenities, accessibility upgrades and campus improvements. The works form part of the Mount Gambier Education, Research and Training Precinct and are being delivered alongside the new Limestone Coast Technical College scheduled to open in 2026.
Mount Gambier Marketplace Large Format Retail Expansion
Axiom Properties is developing a 17,000 square metre Large Format Retail precinct on a 6.12-hectare site adjacent to the existing Mount Gambier Marketplace. The project involves two separate lots intended to consolidate the area as the region's primary retail hub. As of mid-2026, the developer is progressing through the planning phase and securing pre-commitments from national tenants, with construction expected to follow the satisfaction of leasing thresholds.
Mount Gambier Technical College & Research Education Training Precinct
A 59 million dollar integrated precinct featuring the Mount Gambier Technical College and the Forestry Centre of Excellence. The purpose-built college includes industry-specific workshops for agri-tech, health, and early childhood education, plus short-stay accommodation for 40 regional students. Constructed using locally manufactured mass timber, the facility serves as a hub for research, innovation, and vocational training in the Limestone Coast region.
Forestry Centre of Excellence
A $16 million purpose-built forestry research, education and training facility at the Wireless Road tertiary precinct in Mount Gambier. Constructed using locally sourced plantation timber and showcasing cross-laminated timber (CLT), engineered hardwood and panelling, the centre is a 10-year collaborative project between the SA Government and Adelaide University (contributing $6.55 million over 10 years) with strong industry backing. The facility accommodates the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub and Tree Breeding Australia, and is co-located with the Mount Gambier Technical College and TAFE.Designed by Russell and Yelland, it was officially opened in February 2026 under inaugural Director Professor Jeff Morrell.
Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan Implementation
City of Mount Gambier is implementing the endorsed Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan (July 2023) for the existing 32-hectare multi-purpose sporting precinct at 200 Jubilee Highway East. The plan, developed with Outerspace Landscape Architects and InsideEDGE Sport and Leisure Planning, guides staged improvements to football, netball, tennis, hockey, cricket, baseball, cycling velodrome and open playing fields. Key priorities include upgrading substandard football pitches and tennis courts, improving community access, replacing poor-condition amenities, adding change facilities and spectator shelter, and enhancing connectivity and environmental sustainability across the site.
Evergreen Built Medium Density Housing Project
Medium density residential development in Mount Gambier featuring 16 residential allotments and 8 Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) units designed for affordable housing needs. Supported by a Government investment of $623,455, the project focuses on addressing housing shortages in regional South Australia.
Rail Trail Extension to O'Leary Road
4.2km extension of existing rail trail connecting to O'Leary Road, featuring sealed pathway, rest areas, interpretive signage, and native vegetation restoration. Part of broader cycling and walking network development.
8,210 residents of Mount Gambier - East are employed, from a labour force of 8,557. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 66.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,414, about 91% 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 Mount Gambier - East features a balanced split of white-collar and blue-collar roles alongside solid representation across essential services, exhibiting an unemployment rate of 4.1% and a 3.3% annual expansion in employment. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,210, with local unemployment sitting 1.4% below the 5.5% observed across Regional SA, while the labour force participation rate reaches an elevated 66.0% against 58.3% regionally. Census returns showed a modest 4.9% of workers operating from home, though this was captured under Covid-19 lockdown circumstances. Key industries employing the resident workforce comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The retail sector exhibits particular local prominence, employing workers at 1.3 times the regional rate. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a smaller share locally at 7.5% compared to the regional proportion of 14.5%. Comparing the resident workforce against locally based jobs suggests that internal employment opportunities within the area remain somewhat restricted. Evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, a 3.3% rise in employment alongside a 4.3% expansion in the labour supply drove a 0.9 percentage point uptick in the local unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional SA recorded a 1.2% gain in jobs, a 2.6% increase in workforce size, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term sector demand trends are informed by Jobs and Skills Australia national projections released in Mar-26. Projected national workforce expansion stands at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applied to the local workforce structure, these baseline sector outlooks project local employment gains of 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localised demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Gambier - East is $1,348 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $736 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,979 a year against an average of $58,893. 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 records from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Mount Gambier - East SA2 earnings below national benchmarks. Median taxable earnings stand at $50,979 against a mean of $58,893, relative to Regional SA benchmarks of $48,920 and $58,933 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $56,164 for median income and $64,882 for average income as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual income tiers, Census findings position the area modestly between the 23rd and 35th percentiles.
The primary earnings bracket includes 31.7% of workers earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,996 residents), matching the regional concentration of 27.5%. Even though residents retain 87.5% of income after housing expenses, net disposable income ranks at the 28th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Gambier - East had 5,816 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 6% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 16.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. 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 Census records, the housing stock in Mount Gambier - East comprises 83.7% separate houses and 16.4% medium or high-density dwellings (including semi-detached units and apartments), relative to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other housing formats across Regional SA. Outright home ownership stands at 32.9%, trailing the regional average, while mortgaged properties make up 37.8% and rental accommodation accounts for 29.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment was recorded at $1,200 (surpassing the Regional SA median of $1,153), while the median weekly rental cost was $220, identical to the regional figure of $220.
Compared to Australian benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, local housing expenses remain significantly more affordable.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Gambier - East counted 5,816 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,133 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 67.9%, split between couples with children at 25.5%, childless couples at 28.9%, and single parent families at 12.5%. Non-family households represent 32.1% of residences, consisting of lone person households at 29.6% and shared group dwellings at 2.5%. The average household contains 2.4 people, exceeding the Regional SA benchmark of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.6% of adults in Mount Gambier - East hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 30.1% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,376 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 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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Tertiary qualification levels present an area for development, with higher education completion standing at 14.6% compared to the national rate of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus for future education strategies. Bachelor degree holders constitute 10.6% of the population, with postgraduate degree holders at 2.0% and graduate diploma holders at 2.0%. Vocational and trade training is widespread, with 38.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, including 8.2% with advanced diplomas and 30.1% holding certificates. Formal learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 28.3% of the population actively pursuing studies.
This encompasses 11.7% attending primary schools, 8.3% in secondary education, and 2.3% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Mount Gambier - East reaches 62 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 330 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. 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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Mount Gambier - East contains 62 operational transit stops served by 12 distinct routes, which together deliver 334 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is convenient, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 280 meters. Given the predominantly residential nature of the suburb, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 96% of journeys and vehicle ownership standing at 1.5 per dwelling. A minor proportion of 4.9% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 47 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 5 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.7% of residents in Mount Gambier - East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Health metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate notable community challenges regarding chronic illness rates and mortality, with health conditions prevalent across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage remains low, with approximately 48% of the population (~7,628 people) insured, trailing the nationwide level of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 9.0 and 8.9% of residents respectively, while 63.7% reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. The working-age cohort demonstrates elevated rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 21.5% of the community (3,385 people), lower than the Regional SA proportion of 27.1%, with health outcomes among older residents tracking closely with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Gambier - East is largely Australian-born, at 88.7% of residents, with 6.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.8%) and English (31.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mount Gambier - East displays a relatively homogenous cultural profile, with Australian citizens making up 90.4% of the population, 88.7% born domestically, and 93.8% using only English at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group at 41.5% of residents. The most noticeable divergence from regional norms occurs in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% locally while virtually no adherents were recorded across Regional SA. The primary reported ancestries among residents are Australian at 31.8%, English at 31.1%, and Scottish at 8.1%. Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive local variations: Dutch ancestry is elevated at 2.1% locally (against 1.3% regionally), German stands at 6.0% (compared to 8.2% regionally), and Polish representation is 0.7% (relative to 0.4% across the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Gambier - East is 41. 24.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Mount Gambier - East leans toward younger age groups. Based on AreaSearch estimates for August 2026, 30.0% of the community is aged 0 - 24, exceeding the Regional SA share of 26.4%, while retirees and seniors aged 65+ make up 21.5% compared to 27.1% regionally. The median age is estimated at 41 as at August 2026, remaining stable from the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years below the Regional SA median of 47 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 20.0% to 21.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate older demographics will drive future population expansion, adding 1,102 residents (33%) to reach 4,487, while child, youth, and early-to-mid career adult segments are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Gambier - East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 15 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 Jul 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 — 258 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,947 at the 2021 Census → 15,761 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 (407021173). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.