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Norwood (SA) has an estimated 12,269 residents, up from 10,849 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,420 people, or 13.1%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 331 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.5% of that increase. That puts 3,154 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 from AreaSearch, the resident count in Norwood stands at roughly 12,269 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,420 people (13.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 10,849 people. This upward trend incorporates the ABS estimated resident population of 12,253 as of June 2025 alongside 331 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With 3,154 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits in the highest quartile across nationally evaluated territories in AreaSearch's database. Norwood's 13.1% expansion rate from the 2021 census outpaced the wider state mark (7.7%) as well as Greater Adelaide, establishing the suburb as a major regional driver of expansion.
Net gains across the community were predominantly spurred by overseas migration, which made up around 93.5% of overall population additions in recent periods. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as its baseline. When assessing SA2 sectors outside this scope, or when looking past 2032, figures rely upon the 2023 SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-profile projections (calibrated to 2021 data), weighted and aggregated from LGA to SA2 dimensions. Looking ahead, population gains are expected to track higher than the national median, with the community projected to add 1,593 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, representing a cumulative rise of 12.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
326 new dwellings have been approved in Norwood (SA) over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 65 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 23% 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 authorisations in Norwood have averaged approximately 65 dwellings annually, reaching a combined 326 homes across the past 5 financial years. With an inflow rate of 3.9 new residents per year per finished residence across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), housing demand materially outstrips newly built stock, typically putting upward pressure on property prices and intensifying market competition. Concurrently, newly built homes show an average construction value of $943,000, underscoring homebuilder focus on high-end, premium developments. In addition, $132.6 million worth of commercial approvals was recorded during this financial year, highlighting strong ongoing activity in the commercial sector.
On a per capita basis, building approvals in Norwood mirror the broader Greater Adelaide standard, helping sustain balanced market dynamics in line with nearby regions. Recent residential activity consists of 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and high-density dwellings creates practical purchasing price points suited to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 551 people per dwelling approval, Norwood demonstrates the hallmarks of an established, mature real estate environment. Demographic projections indicate that Norwood will add 1,577 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present construction volumes are maintained, the delivery of new dwellings should comfortably satisfy local demand, creating accessible purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond current baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Norwood (SA), worth an estimated $165 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.9 billion. 21 are already under construction and 26 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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Urban performance and local market dynamics are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works, capital investments, and planning policies. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects anticipated to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Osmond Terrace Mixed-Use Development, Glenside Development, The Parade Quarter, and Norwood Oval Redevelopment, with prominent undertakings outlined below.
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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 68.4%. 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 16,045, 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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The local labour market in Norwood is characterised by strong educational qualifications, significant concentration in professional services, a modest jobless rate of 3.0%, and annual employment growth estimated at 5.1%. As of March 2026, employed locals number 7,209, while the unemployment level tracks 0.8% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%. Meanwhile, the local participation rate aligns closely with broader trends at 68.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census figures recorded 16.3% of the working population operating from home, though this metric was subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is largely concentrated within health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
In particular, the suburb displays an exceptional focus on professional & technical roles, employing at 2.0 times the regional rate. Conversely, construction represents only 5.5% of resident jobs, trailing the Greater Adelaide mark of 8.7%. Supported by a ratio of 1.2 workers for every resident at the Census, Norwood acts as a prominent regional job destination, providing more positions than it has working residents and drawing commuter talent from neighboring districts. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics shows that across the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 5.1% alongside a 5.1% rise in the labour force, leaving unemployment virtually unchanged. Over the matching period across Greater Adelaide, job numbers expanded by 4.2%, the labour pool increased by 4.0%, and unemployment dropped by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term labour requirements can be evaluated via Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. When these five- and ten-year national trajectories (which predict nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years) are weighted against Norwood's specific industry distribution, local employment is projected to expand by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for context and excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Based on ATO postcode figures released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Norwood SA2 area reported a median income of $61,412 and an average income of $89,207. These numbers rank among the top tiers nationwide, outpacing Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in the 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $67,658 (median) and $98,279 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census records, individual weekly earnings place at the 71st percentile ($933 weekly), whereas total household income sits at the 44th percentile.
Across earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the largest, capturing 29.1% of residents (3,570 people), which corresponds to the 31.8% recorded across the wider region. Housing costs present substantial challenges, with residual income at 83.4% (ranking in the 45th percentile), while the area's socioeconomic SEIFA score occupies the 7th decile.
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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According to data from the latest Census, the housing portfolio in Norwood was divided into 32.0% houses and 68.0% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, units, and alternative formats), contrasting with the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Norwood was slightly lower than across metropolitan Adelaide at 30.3%, while remaining households held a mortgage (22.0%) or rented (47.8%). Typical monthly mortgage expenses were significantly higher than the Adelaide metro norm at $2,000 compared to $1,562, whereas median weekly rent was $360 relative to the metropolitan standard of $320.
Across the broader country, Norwood mortgage payments exceed the Australian baseline of $1,863, while weekly rental prices sit below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Norwood (SA) counted 4,945 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,592 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 constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 53.7% of all households, consisting of 18.6% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 46.3%, driven primarily by lone person households at 40.1% alongside group households at 6.0%. Typical household occupancy is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide figure of 2.5.
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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Educational outcomes among Norwood residents substantially exceed wider averages, with 51.6% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. This elevated level of attainment primes the local workforce for professional and knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most frequent qualification at 32.0%, followed by postgraduate credentials (15.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Furthermore, vocational credentials account for 21.3% of formal training for those aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (11.7%). Learning engagement across the area is exceptionally robust, with 29.7% of all inhabitants enrolled in an educational course.
Breaking this down, 10.5% attend tertiary institutions, 7.5% are in primary school, and 6.8% are undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Norwood (SA) reaches 54 stops on 54 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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Public transport connectivity in Norwood is anchored by 54 active transit stops operating across the suburb, supported by bus transit. A total of 54 distinct routes service these locations, generating 3,672 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is exceptional, with residents living an average of 178 meters from the closest stop. Reflecting the suburb's residential profile, most workers travel outward for work, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice at 69%, while 12% commute via bus and 10% on foot. Household vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 per dwelling, below the broader regional standard.
In addition, 16.3% of employed residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure shaped by temporary pandemic conditions. Public transport services run at a frequency of 524 trips per day across the network, translating to around 68 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 across Norwood are outstanding, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality and long-term health issues revealing minimal incidence of standard chronic conditions across all age cohorts. Moreover, private medical insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 65% of the total population (7,999 people). This exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 52.7% as well as the national standard of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 8.6 and 7.5% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health metrics among residents under 65 are particularly favourable. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.1% of the population (2,708 people), exceeding the Greater Adelaide share of 19.1%. Older residents maintain exceptionally positive wellness profiles, aligning with top-tier national health benchmarks.
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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Cultural diversity in Norwood is notably higher than in most Australian communities, with 24.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 33.5% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 40.2% of people in Norwood. Meanwhile, the most pronounced local deviation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population versus 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding family heritage (parental country of birth), the primary ancestries in Norwood are English at 26.0% of the population, Australian at 17.9%, and Other at 9.7%. Several other cultural groups show distinct local concentrations: Italian heritage represents 6.2% of Norwood (compared to 5.2% regionally), Hungarian stands at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and German accounts for 4.9% (vs 5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Norwood (SA) is 40. 31.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Norwood aligns closely with the overall pattern of Greater Adelaide, showing a maximum variance of 4.4 percentage points across major age brackets. The estimated median age sits at 40 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and remaining 1 year higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at that Census. Among specific demographics, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) have decreased as a proportion since the Census, moving from 23.5% to an estimated 21.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts (65+) will drive the majority of local population growth, expanding by 832 residents (31%) to reach 3,541.
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 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 · Jun 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 | Jun 2026 3 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 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 — 331 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,849 at the 2021 Census → 12,269 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 (401051017). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.