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Payneham - Felixstow has an estimated 14,212 residents, up from 13,122 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,090 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 100 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,717 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 Payneham - Felixstow stands at approximately 14,212 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,090 individuals (8.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 13,122 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,111 combined with 100 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,717 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's 8.3% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 7.5% as well as Greater Adelaide, making it a regional leader in population growth.
This upward trend was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population increase in recent times. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where such data is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 statistics are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to transition growth figures from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these demographic forecasts, the area is anticipated to experience population growth exceeding the national median, with a projected increase of 2,772 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall expansion of 18.8% over the 16 years.
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585 new dwellings have been approved in Payneham - Felixstow over the past five years, an average of 117 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 94 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 101, 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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An average of approximately 117 new home approvals has been recorded annually in Payneham - Felixstow, resulting in 585 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 93 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.6 additional residents per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand and supply appear balanced, promoting stable conditions. The average valuation of these new builds is $345,000, which is slightly above the regional baseline and points to a focus on premium construction. Furthermore, $6.8 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the suburb.
In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Payneham - Felixstow exhibits a slightly higher rate of development, running 32.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains diverse purchasing options while protecting current property values. Recent construction activity is split between 63.0% detached houses and 37.0% medium and high-density housing, showing an increasing variety of semi-detached and attached options that cater to different budgets, ranging from large family residences to smaller, entry-level properties. There are roughly 108 people per dwelling approval, which indicates a growing local market. Looking forward, Payneham - Felixstow is projected to add 2,671 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing should comfortably accommodate this demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially paving the way for growth that surpasses baseline expectations.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Payneham - Felixstow, worth an estimated $60 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.3 billion. 9 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major upgrades are key factors in regional development. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include upgrades to East Marden Primary School, the redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre, the Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade, and the Norwood Green project, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre Redevelopment
A $60 million redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre into a modern aquatic leisure facility featuring a 10-lane 50m outdoor pool, two indoor pools, a 14-metre tall tower with waterslides, and a zero-depth waterplay area.
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.
Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre Redevelopment
The $60 million redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre into a state-of-the-art aquatic facility. It includes a 10-lane 50m outdoor pool, two indoor pools (learn to swim pool and 25m pool), a 14m high water slide, outdoor splash play area, new change rooms, a multi-purpose meeting room, and kiosk. Expected completion early 2026.
Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade
A multi-stage project involving the installation of new stormwater drainage infrastructure across St Morris, Trinity Gardens, Maylands, and Stepney. Designed to reduce flood risk, increase capacity for 1-in-100-year storm events, and utilise Council reserves for temporary stormwater detention. Stages 2 and 3 completed May 2024. Stages 1 and 4 are scheduled for 2025.
Felixstow (Aldersgate) Intergenerational Community Precinct
Masterplanned intergenerational community urban renewal project by Uniting Communities. The 2.3-hectare site will feature up to 130 dwellings including build-to-rent apartments, affordable housing, disability units, and independent living units across buildings up to 6 storeys, alongside aged care, allied health services, educational establishments, and the restored heritage-listed Forsyth House.
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.
Broad Street Reserve Playground Upgrade
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council is upgrading the playground equipment at Broad Street Reserve, Marden, to create a more enjoyable and accessible play space for the community. The project cost is $120,000.
Campbelltown Community Heart - New Council Office
Following extensive community consultation in late 2025, Campbelltown City Council resolved in December 2025 to proceed with a new, fit-for-purpose Council Office at the existing precinct at 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor (Option A). The 1968 office building is outdated, overcrowded and no longer fit for purpose. A PAC was deferred as a potential second stage, to be explored after the new office is delivered. The Alinea Group was engaged to develop concept models for the site.Detailed planning is now underway. The project is part of Council's broader Creating our Community Heart vision for the Montacute Road precinct.
7,759 residents of Payneham - Felixstow are employed, from a labour force of 7,995. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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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The local workforce in Payneham - Felixstow is highly qualified, with a prominent share of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 3.0%, and a 5.4% expansion in employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 7,759 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than the 3.8% rate recorded across Greater Adelaide. Participation in the labor force aligns with the Greater Adelaide figure of 66.6%. According to Census data, a relatively low 12.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. The representation in professional & technical fields is particularly strong, standing at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is less prominent, accounting for 5.1% of employment compared to the regional benchmark of 7.0%. Although there are local employment opportunities, a comparison of the Census working population against local job numbers suggests that many residents travel outside the suburb for work. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 5.4% and the labor force grew by 5.1% during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, leading to a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2%, the labor force grew by 4.0%, and the unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage points. Future labor market trends in Payneham - Felixstow can be understood through the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential expansion. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different sectors. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Payneham - Felixstow indicates a local employment increase of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for specific local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Payneham - Felixstow is $1,476 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $770 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,383 a year against an average of $75,364. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO data from the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Payneham - Felixstow SA2 recorded a median income of $55,383 and an average income of $75,364. These figures exceed the national average and compare to Greater Adelaide levels of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Accounting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $61,015 for the median and $83,029 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Payneham - Felixstow are moderate, placing between the 34th and 42nd percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that 29.5% of the population, or 4,192 individuals, earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the regional share of 31.8%. Affordability is constrained, with residents retaining only 83.2% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 34th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area's income in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Payneham - Felixstow had 5,493 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 19% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,870 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Payneham - Felixstow consisted of 59.4% standalone houses and 40.7% other dwelling types including semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership in Payneham - Felixstow was higher than the Adelaide metro average at 34.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.0%) or rented (35.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,870 was notably higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $330, compared to $320 in Adelaide metro.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Payneham - Felixstow are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rents are considerably lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Payneham - Felixstow counted 5,493 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,949 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 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 61.3%, consisting of couples with children at 26.1%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.7%, with single person households representing 34.1% and group households making up 4.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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39.3% of adults in Payneham - Felixstow hold a university qualification, including 25.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,268 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,087 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 Payneham - Felixstow is notably higher than regional baselines, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational profile positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (15.4%). Enrolment in education is high, with 27.3% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
This group includes 8.5% in primary schools, 7.7% in tertiary institutions, and 5.6% in secondary education.
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Public transport in Payneham - Felixstow reaches 67 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 services in Payneham - Felixstow include 67 active transit stops, predominantly serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 39 different routes, which together provide 2,598 passenger trips each week. Transport connection quality is high, with residents living an average of 202 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 82%, followed by bus transit at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A relatively low share of residents, 12.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances. Service frequency across all local routes averages 371 trips per day, which translates to approximately 38 weekly trips per transit stop.
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69.3% of residents in Payneham - Felixstow report no long-term health condition. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators for the residents of Payneham - Felixstow are generally positive, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and illness rates aligning closely with national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions is low in the broader community, though higher than national averages among older, higher-risk cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 57% of the population, representing about 8,043 people, compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide. The most prevalent diagnosed conditions in the area are arthritis, affecting 8.8% of residents, and mental health issues, affecting 7.3%. Meanwhile, 69.3% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort is particularly healthy, showing a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the population, totaling 2,993 people, which is higher than the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for this older demographic present some challenges and rank lower nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.1% of Payneham - Felixstow residents were born overseas and 33.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.7%) and Australian (17.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Payneham - Felixstow exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 35.1% of the population born outside of Australia and 33.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 51.4% of residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.2% of the local population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups in Payneham - Felixstow are English at 20.7% of the population, which is lower than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian at 17.1%, also below the regional average of 22.8%, and Italian at 16.5%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%.
There are also distinct differences in other ancestries, with Greek residents making up 2.9% of the area compared to 2.0% regionally, Korean residents at 0.7% compared to 0.3%, and Chinese residents at 7.9% compared to 3.1% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Payneham - Felixstow is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 years in Payneham - Felixstow is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and slightly higher than the national median of 38 years. The cohort aged 85 and over is highly represented at 5.1% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5 to 14 age group is less common at 10.1%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 13.3% to 15.2% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.1% to 10.9%. Population projections for 2041 point to notable demographic changes, led by the 85+ cohort, which is expected to expand by 67% (487 people) to reach 1,214, up from 726.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Payneham - Felixstow
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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 100 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,122 at the 2021 Census → 14,212 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 (401051018). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.