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Panorama has an estimated 9,135 residents, up from 8,475 at the 2021 Census — a change of 660 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 82.9% of that increase. That puts 1,592 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 Panorama stands at approximately 9,135 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 660 individuals (7.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 8,475 residents. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 9,097 in June 2025 alongside 69 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers yield a density of 1,591 persons per square kilometer, a figure that sits higher than the typical average across the country. Panorama's 7.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (5.6%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a frontrunner for growth locally.
The rise in resident numbers was primarily propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 82.9% of the overall population increases in recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch utilizes projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia that were published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, regional/LGA projections sorted by age bracket from the SA State Government (released in 2023 using 2021 data) are applied, modified through a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at upcoming demographic patterns, the statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch are projected to experience population expansion above the median, with this specific location expected to grow by 1,665 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a total rise of 17.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
247 new dwellings have been approved in Panorama over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% 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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Approximately 49 new residential dwellings have received approval each year in Panorama, amounting to a total of 247 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 23 approvals have been logged. Property values are supported by strong demand, as evidenced by an average of 2.5 individuals moving to the area per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with these new residences constructed at an average cost of $268,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $3.8 million during this financial year, suggesting that non-residential construction is not a primary focus.
When compared to Greater Adelaide, the rate of new home approvals (per person) in Panorama is 67.0% higher, offering more alternatives for prospective buyers, even though building activity has slowed down lately. The composition of new residential projects consists of 69.0% detached houses and 31.0% medium and high-density options, with an expanding selection of apartments and townhouses providing choices at various price levels, ranging from family residences to more economical, compact alternatives. With a ratio of about 255 people per approval, Panorama represents a market in transition. Projecting forward, the population of Panorama is anticipated to rise by 1,627 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). While construction activity is matching these growth forecasts, home buyers could face increased competition as the number of residents rises.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Panorama, worth an estimated $60 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.61 billion. 15 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and tourism. 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 infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on how a suburb performs. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include Hotel Panorama, the Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development, Panorama Place Estate, and the upgrading of Springbank Secondary College, with the list below highlighting those expected to have the most relevance.
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Hotel Panorama
Hotel Panorama is a $60 million, five-storey hospitality destination by the Hurley Hotel Group. Strategically located to support visitation for Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre, and the Tonsley Innovation Precinct, the venue features 77 accommodation rooms, including 26 serviced apartments and two premium suites. The ground floor hosts a casual cafe bar, restaurant with a sunken fire lounge, and the Sideline sports bar. The fifth floor features a rooftop bar called Wonderland with a gold disco ball pizza oven and panoramic views from the coast to the Adelaide Hills.The project replaced the former Tonsley Hotel and officially opened on May 8, 2026.
Tonsley Innovation District
61-hectare renewal of the former Mitsubishi site into a mixed-use innovation precinct led by Renewal SA with partners including Flinders University, TAFE SA and Peet (Tonsley Village). The district continues staged delivery of commercial, education, research and residential assets under a 2012-2028 masterplan.
Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building)
Stage 1 of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network redevelopment, anchored by a new seven-storey Acute Services Building at the front of Flinders Medical Centre. The tower delivers 17,000 square metres of new built area plus 3,000 square metres of refurbishment, adding 98 clinical spaces. It will house two 32-bed adult inpatient units, an 18-bay Medical Day Unit, a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit with a dedicated CT scanner suite, four operating theatres with a 14-bay recovery area, a Day of Surgery Admissions area, a new Podiatry department, and a dedicated floor for the FMC Eye Surgery Clinic which integrates the network's ophthalmology services into a single facility (a first for South Australia's public health system).The new building will form the hospital's main entrance with a large lobby, retail outlet and undercover drop-off zone. The wider Stage 1 program also includes a 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Margaret Tobin Centre (opening March 2026), 48 new beds at Noarlunga Hospital (opened November 2025), 32 beds across two wards at the Repat Health Precinct (opened 2024), and supporting upgrades to mortuary (completed October 2025), kitchen, sterilisation services and electrical infrastructure. More than 20 million dollars of new major medical equipment will be installed including advanced imaging, automated pharmacy dispensing cabinets and a new CT scanner. Designed by ARM Architecture with Silver Thomas Hanley, with Built Environs as Managing Contractor and Aurecon providing structural and civil engineering. The Acute Services Building is expected to open in early 2028.
Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development
A $70 million social and youth housing precinct by Junction Australia within the Tonsley Innovation District. Stage 1 consists of 50 energy-efficient apartments (7.5-star rating) and is nearing completion with Junction's head office scheduled to open to the public on May 25, 2026. Stage 2 will add 63 apartments in an 8-storey building. The development serves as a community hub featuring a cafe, co-working spaces, and support services for approximately 10,000 South Australians annually. The project is supported by the Federal Social Housing Accelerator Program and built by Schiavello.
Panorama Place Estate
A residential development offering 56 new homes, including land for sale and house and land packages, designed for contemporary living.
Springbank Secondary College upgrade
Refurbishment to the main building for contemporary learning spaces on both the ground and first floor, circulation spaces, new disability unit classes and a new fully assisted toilet amenities.
Tram Grade Separation Projects
A major infrastructure initiative to remove three high-traffic level crossings on the Glenelg tram line by constructing new elevated tram overpasses at Marion Road, Cross Road, and Morphett Road. The project also included the complete reconstruction of the South Road tram overpass. While tram services resumed on 26 January 2026, ongoing construction continues through mid-2026 for intersection upgrades at Anzac Highway, building shared-use paths for the Mike Turtur Bikeway, and final landscaping.
Tonsley Administration Hub Redevelopment Opportunity
A 2.578-hectare commercial development opportunity to redevelop or refurbish the existing 1960s office building at the entrance of the Tonsley Innovation District. The site offers 12,308 square meters of lettable space and almost 200 meters of frontage to South Road.
4,851 residents of Panorama are employed, from a labour force of 4,958. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Panorama features a highly educated labor force, strong representation in essential services, a jobless rate of only 2.2%, and an estimated 5.5% expansion in employment over the past year. In March 2026, there were 4,851 employed residents, while the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than the 3.8% rate seen in Greater Adelaide, and the labor force participation rate aligned closely with the 66.6% average of Greater Adelaide. According to Census records, a modest 13.8% of the local population worked from home, though this data may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The locality displays a specific concentration in health care & social assistance, where the employment share is 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is under-represented, employing just 5.2% of the workforce in Panorama compared to 7.0% across Greater Adelaide. Although there are local jobs available within the area, comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a significant portion of residents travel outside the suburb for employment. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 5.5% and the labor force expand by 5.1%, which led to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. During the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2% and the labor force expand by 4.0%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point decline. Future demand dynamics in Panorama can be analyzed using the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local workforce structure to project future growth trends. Although the national workforce is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Panorama indicates that local jobs should rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this calculation is a straightforward weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Panorama is $1,518 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $759 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,680 a year against an average of $64,871. 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 Panorama SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $53,680 and an average of $64,871 based on the most recent postcode ATO statistics gathered by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national average, and they contrast with the median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated figures would stand at approximately $59,139 (median) and $71,468 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Panorama are positioned modestly, falling between the 36th and 40th percentiles.
Income distribution statistics show that 30.6% of the population (2,795 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the broader regional pattern where 31.8% of the population falls into this bracket. Household budget pressures related to housing are significant, with residents retaining only 84.7% of their income, which ranks in the 38th percentile, while the local SEIFA income score places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Panorama had 3,407 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 6% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,749 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. 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 the most recent Census, the distribution of housing types in Panorama was 72.7% houses and 27.3% other formats (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other formats across the Adelaide metropolitan area. The home ownership rate in Panorama, at 36.4%, was notably higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average, with the remaining residences being either mortgaged (38.2%) or rented (25.3%). The median monthly payment for mortgages in the suburb was $1,749, which is significantly higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $310 compared to the metropolitan average of $320.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Panorama are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are considerably lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Panorama counted 3,407 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,672 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.2%, which is composed of couples with children at 28.7%, couples without children at 28.3%, and single parent households at 10.1%. The remaining 31.8% consists of non-family households, where single-person households account for 27.9% and group living situations make up 3.8%. The average household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.9% of adults in Panorama hold a university qualification, including 24.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 420 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,045 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 Panorama is significantly higher than regional averages, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.1% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the suburb well for opportunities in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 24.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational and technical training also has a strong presence, with 28.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (18.1%).
Participation in study is quite high, with 28.3% of the population currently undertaking formal education. This group is distributed across primary school (8.7%), tertiary institutions (8.0%), and secondary school (6.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Panorama reaches 52 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 shows 52 active transit stops in Panorama, consisting of various bus options. These stops accommodate 34 distinct routes that provide a total of 2,493 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is classified as outstanding, with residents typically living 194 meters away from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 84% of commuters, and buses used by 8%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. Approximately 13.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services average 356 trips daily across all local routes, which translates to roughly 47 passenger trips weekly for each individual transit stop.
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68.6% of residents in Panorama report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health statistics show highly positive outcomes throughout Panorama, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the occurrence of chronic illness, with younger demographics showing a particularly low rate of common health issues, while private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population (~4,677 people). The most prevalent health conditions recorded in the suburb were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 8.9 and 7.6% of the population, respectively, while 68.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The population under 65 years of age shows better health outcomes than average.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 22.3% of the community (2,033 people), which is higher than the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide, though this demographic ranks lower on a national scale compared to the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.8% of Panorama residents were born overseas and 28.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.7%) and Australian (22.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Panorama exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 30.8% of the population born outside Australia and 28.2% of residents communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 49.0% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is found in the Other category, which accounts for 1.6% of residents in Panorama compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in Panorama are English at 25.7%, Australian at 22.0%, and Other at 11.0%.
Notable variations also appear in other ethnic backgrounds: Greek heritage is significantly overrepresented at 4.6% of the population (compared to 2.0% across the region), German is at 5.8% (compared to 5.1%), and Lebanese is at 1.2% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Panorama is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.8% 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 of 40 years in Panorama is comparable to the Greater Adelaide average of 39, and slightly older than the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic aged 85 and over is highly represented at 5.3% relative to Greater Adelaide, while the 55 - 64 age bracket is less common at 9.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 13.4% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 11.1% to 9.6%, and the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 10.1% to 8.9%.
Long-term population projections for 2041 point to significant changes in Panorama's age structure. This shift is led by the 85+ cohort, which is expected to grow by 81% (391 people), increasing from 480 to 872. In contrast, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to see minimal expansion of only 7% (50 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Panorama
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 69 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,475 at the 2021 Census → 9,135 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 (403031070). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.