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Paradise - Newton has an estimated 23,245 residents, up from 21,601 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,644 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 388 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,518 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 conducted by AreaSearch, Paradise - Newton has a population of approximately 23,245 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,644 individuals (7.6%) relative to the 21,601 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,979 combined with 388 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the population density stands at 2,518 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 census marginally outpaced the state average of 7.5%, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. This population expansion was primarily driven by international migration, which acted as the sole source of demographic gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data and for periods after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government (released in 2023 using 2021 data) are applied, utilizing a weighted aggregation method to scale population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest future population growth will exceed the national median, with the community projected to add 4,197 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 16.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
890 new dwellings have been approved in Paradise - Newton over the past five years, an average of 178 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 128 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 61% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 164, broadly in line with 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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In Paradise - Newton, building approvals have averaged approximately 178 dwellings per year, resulting in a total of 890 new homes over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 151 approvals have been registered to date. With an average of 1.6 individuals moving to the area for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand and supply appear to be well balanced, supporting a stable local market. The average construction cost of these new properties is $255,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $51.0 million during this financial year, pointing to solid investment in local commercial enterprises.
When compared to Greater Adelaide, the rate of new home approvals per resident in Paradise - Newton is very similar, keeping the local market in equilibrium with its surrounding regions. The breakdown of new residential construction is 61.0% standalone houses and 39.0% attached dwellings, with an increasing variety of townhouses and apartments offering housing choices across different budgets, ranging from family residences to cheaper, compact options. With approximately 126 residents per approval, Paradise - Newton displays the characteristics of a growing suburb. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the population of Paradise - Newton is projected to increase by 3,931 residents by 2041. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing is anticipated to keep pace with demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth rates higher than currently forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Paradise - Newton, worth an estimated $133 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.62 billion. 12 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects that are expected to influence this locality. The main initiatives include the ongoing implementation of the Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan, the Chain of Trails Master Plan, the expansion of the Newton Village Shopping Centre, and the Campbelltown RSL Development, with the primary details of these key projects outlined below.
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Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Staged upgrade and implementation of the Thorndon Park Master Plan in Paradise, SA. Completed works include the all-inclusive Super Playground (opened December 2022), car parking improvements, and Hamilton Terrace entrance upgrade. Stage 1 community consultation on the revised Draft Master Plan closed November 2025, with Council considering engagement outcomes at its 21 April 2026 meeting. Future projects under consideration include improved oval space, enhanced wetlands and lake edging, a revamped central plaza and kiosk, amphitheatre relocation, heritage building repurposing, and potential accommodation bays.
Newton Village Expansion Stage 2
Major expansion of Newton Village shopping centre adding over 3,000sqm of Net Lettable Area (NLA), introducing a fourth anchor tenant, a 100-place childcare centre, external gym, drive-thru fast food outlet, and additional specialty retail and dining options.
Chain of Trails Master Plan
A strategic master plan endorsed by the City of Campbelltown in 2014 to guide staged upgrades to around 10 km of creek line trails along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks, creating a safer and more accessible trail network from the foothills to the River Torrens Linear Park. The plan addresses existing conditions, access and safety issues, proposing new alignments, materials, furniture, biodiversity improvements, and upgraded signage. Implementation continues through multiple staged projects; the Fourth Creek Morialta Parri Trail upgrade at Denis Morrissey Park, Hectorville, was officially launched in February 2024, co-funded by the SA Government Planning and Development Fund Open Space Grant Program ($225,000).Further works are funded through Councils open space strategy and annual business plans.
The Avenues at Paradise
Boutique neighbourhood shopping centre featuring national retailers BWS, TerryWhite Chemmart, Foodland and 20+ specialty stores with ample parking.
Campbelltown RSL Development
Redevelopment of Campbelltown RSL facilities including modern club amenities, function spaces, dining facilities, and community meeting rooms. The project enhances services for veterans and the local community with contemporary facilities and improved accessibility.
East Marden Primary School Major Upgrades
East Marden Primary School is undergoing a facility upgrade, including a new administration building with reception/foyer, leadership offices, meeting rooms, staff preparation space, a staff room, and unisex staff and student amenities. Additionally, two new buildings will comprise general learning areas, withdrawal areas, teacher preparation space, and unisex student amenities. The project also involves the demolition of ageing infrastructure. Project budget is $8.91 million.
Newton Village Shopping Centre Expansion
Newton Village Shopping Centre, located 11km northeast of the Adelaide CBD in the City of Campbelltown, underwent a staged $30 million transformation by Revelop. A $10 million internal refurbishment was followed by a $20 million expansion adding over 3,000 square metres of retail space in an adjacent building. The expansion introduced a third full-line grocer (Tony and Marks), Pulse 24 Fitness gym, new dining operators including S2 Social and Shamora, and additional specialty tenants. The expansion building features a perforated metal screen facade with a copper or brass finish, designed as a sculptural landmark for the precinct.The centre now trades with Coles, Woolworths, Tony and Marks, and over 30 specialty tenants.
Modbury Hospital Redevelopment
A $117 million expansion of Modbury Hospital featuring the new South Wing. The project delivered a Mental Health Precinct with a 24-bed rehabilitation unit and a 20-bed older persons unit, the North Eastern Cancer Centre with 12 chemotherapy chairs, and a five-storey multi-deck car park for over 300 vehicles. This redevelopment modernizes the facility to provide specialized care closer to home for Adelaide's north-eastern community.
12,338 residents of Paradise - Newton are employed, from a labour force of 12,865. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 66.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,009, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Paradise - Newton is characterized by an educated workforce and strong representation in the essential services sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.1% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 5.2%. As of March 2026, 12,338 local residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%, while the workforce participation rate aligns closely with the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Data from the Census indicates that a modest 10.7% of the working population worked from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 5.7% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 7.0%. A comparison between the count of local workers and the resident workforce suggests that this mostly residential suburb offers limited employment opportunities within its own borders. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12-month period ending March 2026, employment in the area grew by 5.2% and the labor force expanded by 5.1%, leading to a decrease of 0.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Adelaide, employment rose by 4.2%, the labor force grew by 4.0%, and the unemployment rate dropped by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspectives on future labor demand in Paradise - Newton. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Paradise - Newton suggests that local employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this serves as a simple weighted extrapolation and excludes specific local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Paradise - Newton is $1,427 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $721 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,756 a year against an average of $60,404. 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 the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Paradise - Newton SA2 are below the national average. The median income was recorded at $52,756, and the average income was $60,404. These figures are lower than the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $58,121 for median income and $66,547 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Paradise - Newton ranked modestly, falling between the 30th and 32nd percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest group, representing 30.7% of residents (7,136 people), which is comparable to the 31.8% recorded across the broader region. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with residents retaining only 83.5% of their income, placing the area in the 30th percentile nationally and in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Paradise - Newton had 8,580 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 11% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. 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 distribution of housing types in Paradise - Newton during the last Census consisted of 69.4% standalone houses and 30.5% alternative dwelling types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations). This compares to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. The home ownership rate in Paradise - Newton was higher than the metropolitan average at 35.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (32.7%) or rented (32.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,690, which is higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562. The median weekly rent was $335, compared to $320 for the wider metropolitan area.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Paradise - Newton are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Paradise - Newton counted 8,580 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,233 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 30% 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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Family households represent the majority of local households at 66.8%, which includes couples with children at 29.0%, couples without children at 25.8%, and single-parent households at 10.9%. The remaining 33.2% consists of non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 29.5% and group households representing 3.7%. The median household size of 2.4 persons is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.9% of adults in Paradise - Newton hold a university qualification, including 21.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,434 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,055 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Paradise - Newton is below regional averages, with 32.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 42.2% in the broader SA4 region. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and training. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials in these fields, including advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 17.9%.
Enrolment in formal education is high, with 27.8% of the local population currently studying. Within this group, 8.9% are attending primary school, 7.1% are in tertiary education, and 5.6% are enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Paradise - Newton reaches 114 stops on 80 routes, timetabled for about 5,700 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 1.2 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 the local transport network shows 114 active transit stops within Paradise - Newton, which are served by various bus services. These stops support 80 different routes that provide 5,728 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is high, with the average distance from a residence to the nearest stop being 185 meters. As a residential suburb, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment. Private vehicles are the primary mode of transport at 83%, followed by buses at 13%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
Data from the 2021 Census shows that 10.7% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Transit services average 818 daily trips across the entire network, representing approximately 50 weekly passenger trips for each stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the locality.
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70.5% of residents in Paradise - Newton report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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General health outcomes for residents of Paradise - Newton are positive, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health problems is low in the broader community, although it is higher than the national average among older, high-risk groups. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~11,436 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality are arthritis, affecting 8.2% of residents, and mental health issues, affecting 7.0%.
However, 70.5% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The population under 65 years of age generally reports better than average health outcomes. Residents aged 65 and older make up 20.3% of the community (4,716 people), which is higher than the 19.2% average for Greater Adelaide. Although seniors face some health challenges, their health outcomes rank lower nationally than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.3% of Paradise - Newton residents were born overseas and 40.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (20.5%) and English (17.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Paradise - Newton exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.3% of the population born outside of Australia and 40.5% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 54.2% of the local population. The most notable statistical variance is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 3.7% of residents compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 1.8%. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Paradise - Newton are Italian at 20.5% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%, English at 17.1%, which is lower than the regional average of 27.8%, and Australian at 15.4%, also below the regional average of 22.8%.
Other notable demographic variations include a higher proportion of Greek ancestry at 3.1% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Korean ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Indian ancestry at 4.7% (compared to 2.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Paradise - Newton is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.5% 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 median age in Paradise - Newton is 39 years, which matches the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and is close to the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan Adelaide, the area has a higher proportion of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket (16.5%) and a lower proportion of 15 - 24 year-olds (11.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 13.4% to 15.1% of the population, whereas the 75 to 84 cohort has decreased from 8.2% to 7.3%. Population models indicate that the age profile will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 32% (adding 842 residents to reach 3,481) and the 55 to 64 cohort expected to grow by a more modest 5% (adding 112 residents).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Paradise - Newton
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
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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 | Aug 2026 this month all 18 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 Aug 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 — 388 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,601 at the 2021 Census → 23,245 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 (401041015). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.