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Norwood (SA) has an estimated 12,259 residents, up from 10,849 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,410 people, or 13.0%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 263 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.5% of that increase. That puts 3,151 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 Norwood is approximately 12,259 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,410 individuals (13.0%) from the 10,849 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The expansion is calculated based on the ABS estimated resident population of 12,253 in June 2025 plus 263 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population size results in a density of 3,151 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Norwood's 13.0% increase since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 7.5% as well as Greater Adelaide, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 93.5% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 regions lack this specific data, or for projections extending beyond 2032, figures from the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category (published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data) are applied via a method of weighted aggregation to translate LGA-level growth to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead, the demographic trends point to population expansion that exceeds the median of areas assessed by AreaSearch. The region is anticipated to grow by 1,573 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a total increase of 12.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
417 new dwellings have been approved in Norwood (SA) over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, well below 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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Norwood has recorded an average of approximately 83 new home approvals annually, which equates to 417 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. For the current FY-26 period, 23 approvals have been documented. Since an average of 3 new residents have relocated to the area per built dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is running ahead of supply, creating upward pressure on housing prices and boosting buyer competition. Newly constructed homes average an estimated construction cost of $686,000, which highlights developer activity in the high-end residential market.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $132.6 million during this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Norwood experiences slightly higher development levels, tracking 12.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which helps preserve options for buyers while reinforcing existing home values. The mix of new construction consists of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher density options provides accessible entry points and holds appeal for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area currently has about 334 people for every dwelling approval, which indicates capacity for future development. Long-term forecasts indicate Norwood will add 1,567 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing should easily accommodate this growth, ensuring balanced conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond current population projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Norwood (SA), worth an estimated $165 million. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.9 billion. 20 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and sports & recreation. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major developments can significantly affect local market performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Osmond Terrace Mixed-Use Development, the Glenside Development, The Parade Quarter, and the Norwood Oval Redevelopment, with details provided for the most relevant projects.
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Norwood Green
A $120 million master-planned mixed-use community at 100 Magill Road, Norwood, built on the former Caroma factory site. The precinct comprises 111 apartments across five seven-storey buildings and 33 townhouses, arranged around a communal village green. Ground-floor retail includes an ALDI supermarket, East End Cellars, cafes and specialty tenants. Designed by Tectvs architects and jointly developed by Buildtec Group and Catcorp. Final stage apartments are now available, with earlier stages completed and occupied.
Osmond Terrace Mixed-Use Development
Proposed contemporary mixed-use development delivering 85 apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial spaces at 66-78 Osmond Terrace, opposite Norwood Oval in the inner-eastern Adelaide suburb of Norwood.
Keystone Tower
Adelaide's tallest building at 183m with 37 storeys, featuring the city's first Westin Hotel with 236 rooms, office space, conference facilities, a wellness retreat, and a three-storey observation deck. The project preserves the historic Freemasons Hall facade and is a joint venture between Pelligra Group and Freemasons SA & NT.
Crown and Anchor Student Accommodation
A 29-storey purpose-built student accommodation tower delivering 645 rooms adjacent to the heritage-listed Crown and Anchor Hotel (the Cranker). Following widespread community backlash and SA Government intervention in 2024, the original plan to demolish most of the pub was replaced with a revised scheme building on the adjoining Roxie's and Chateau Apollo site. The State Planning Commission granted planning consent on 21 October 2024. Special-purpose legislation now protects the Crown and Anchor from demolition permanently.The Cranker temporarily relocated to the Ed Castle Hotel on Currie Street in July 2025 for approximately two years while Synergy Construct undertakes the build, after which the pub will return with a soundproofed band room. Designed by Brown Falconer, the tower will stand as one of Adelaide's tallest student living addresses upon completion.
Best Life Angas Street
An 18-storey vertical land lease village providing affordable retirement living for over 50s in the Adelaide CBD. The development features 155 one and two-bedroom apartments with premium finishes, designed to facilitate aging in place. Amenities include three levels of secure parking, a community terrace, gym, library, and dedicated activities rooms.
Lot Fourteen Innovation Precinct
Lot Fourteen is a world-class innovation district situated on the 7-hectare site of the former Royal Adelaide Hospital. Currently in its growth phase, the precinct is transitioning into a global hub for space, defence, hi-tech, and creative industries. Key upcoming milestones include the completion of the state-of-the-art Innovation Centre and the Australian Defence Technologies Academy by 2028. The district already hosts the Australian Space Agency, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, and over 150 businesses focused on research and commercialisation.
Norwood Oval Clubrooms and Members Facilities Redevelopment
Completed redevelopment of Norwood Oval, including the new two-storey Wolf Blass Community Centre, 180-seat members clubroom and function space, Premier's Bar, upgraded changerooms, umpire and away-team facilities, kiosk, toilets, merchandise outlet, renovated Sir Edwin Smith Stand, improved Woods Street entry and streetscape works. The project supports SANFL, AFLW, SANFLW and community football use.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy.Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
7,209 residents of Norwood (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 7,433. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,029, about 131% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Norwood is characterized by a highly educated workforce with a significant concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, and a 5.1% increase in estimated employment over the past year. In March 2026, there were 7,209 employed residents, and the unemployment rate was 0.8% lower than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%. The labor force participation rate aligns closely with the Greater Adelaide average of 66.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 16.3% of the workforce worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.5% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 8.7%. With a ratio of 1.2 jobs for every working resident at the time of the Census, the suburb acts as an employment hub, drawing in workers from surrounding areas. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that in the year ending March 2026, local employment grew by 5.1% and the labor force expanded by 5.1%, while the unemployment rate remained steady. This performance differed from Greater Adelaide, which saw employment rise by 4.2%, the labor force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide a benchmark for future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto Norwood's employment profile suggests local job numbers could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, assuming a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration that excludes local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Norwood (SA) is $1,653 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $933 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,412 a year against an average of $89,207. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Norwood SA2 are exceptionally high compared to national standards, with a median of $61,412 and an average of $89,207. These figures surpass Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $67,658 for the median and $98,279 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sits at the 71st percentile ($933 weekly), whereas household weekly income is at the 44th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 29.1% of residents (3,567 residents) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the metropolitan average of 31.8% for this group. Housing affordability is constrained, with residents retaining only 83.4% of their income, which ranks in the 45th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Norwood (SA) had 4,945 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 32% detached houses and 22% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Norwood at the time of the last Census consisted of 32.0% separate houses and 68.0% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments), compared to the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% separate houses and 24.9% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Norwood stood at 30.3%, slightly lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (22.0%) or rented (47.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was higher than the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while the median weekly rent of $360 was higher than the Adelaide metro median of $320.
In comparison to national averages, Norwood's monthly mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Norwood (SA) counted 4,945 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,588 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent 53.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 18.6%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single-parent households at 8.0%. Non-family households account for 46.3% of the total, with single-person households making up 40.1% and group households at 6.0%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.6% of adults in Norwood (SA) hold a university qualification, including 32.0% with a bachelor degree and 15.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 11.7% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 4,948 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 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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The level of education in Norwood is significantly higher than regional averages, with 51.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational profile positions the population well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 32.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational training is held by 21.3% of the population aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificate-level qualifications (11.7%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 29.7% of the population participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 10.5% in higher education, 7.5% in primary school, and 6.8% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Norwood (SA) reaches 54 stops on 57 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 analysis of public transport reveals 54 active transit stops in Norwood, which are serviced by bus routes. There are 57 unique routes operating through these stops, generating a total of 3,680 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with an average distance of 178 meters from residences to the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 69%, followed by buses at 12% and walking at 10%. Car ownership averages 0.9 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
Additionally, 16.3% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions. Transit services average 525 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 68 weekly trips per individual stop.
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70.6% of residents in Norwood (SA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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 indicators for Norwood show favorable outcomes, with AreaSearch registering low rates of mortality and chronic illness across all age categories, alongside a high rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 65% of the population (7,992 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health conditions reported in the area are mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 8.6% and 7.5% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 70.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
The population aged under 65 shows better health outcomes than average benchmarks. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.9% of the local population (2,679 people), which is higher than the 19.2% share in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.5% of Norwood (SA) residents were born overseas and 24.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.0%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Norwood has a higher level of cultural diversity than many other local areas, with 24.4% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 33.5% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 40.2% of local residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. The primary ancestral backgrounds reported by residents are English at 26.0%, Australian at 17.9%, and Other at 9.7%. There are also differences in the proportions of other ethnic backgrounds: Italian ancestry is represented at 6.2% in Norwood (compared to 5.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%), and German at 4.9% (compared to 5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Norwood (SA) is 40. 31.6% 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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The median age in Norwood is 40 years, which is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and slightly higher than the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 17.9% compared to the wider Adelaide region, while the 5 - 14 group is less common at 7.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.9% to 8.4%, and the 15 to 24 group has increased from 12.6% to 13.8%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 12.0% to 10.6%, and the 5 to 14 group has declined from 8.9% to 7.8%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes, led by a 122% increase in the 85+ cohort (adding 398 people) to reach 725 from 326. The 65+ age categories are expected to make up 52% of the total population growth, reflecting an aging population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to decrease by 5 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Norwood (SA)
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 Jun 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 — 263 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,849 at the 2021 Census → 12,259 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 (401051017). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.