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Prospect has an estimated 17,350 residents, up from 15,785 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,565 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 421 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.1% of that increase. That puts 3,166 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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Demographic assessment by AreaSearch indicates that Prospect had approximately 17,350 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,565 people (9.9%) compared to the 15,785 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined using an ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,898 as of June 2025 alongside 421 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 3,166 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits in the highest quartile across all regions evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. Outpacing both South Australia as a whole and the surrounding SA3 area (7.7%), Prospect's 9.9% post-2021 census expansion highlights its status as a key regional growth hub.
The primary engine of this population increase has been overseas migration, which made up roughly 85.1% of recent net gains. Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures. Where SA2 coverage is absent or extends beyond post-2032 horizons, AreaSearch utilizes the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA age-cohort projections (benchmarked to 2021 data), converting LGA figures to the SA2 level through weighted population growth aggregation. Based on these projected demographic changes, the statistical area is slated to achieve above-median expansion relative to other analyzed markets, adding 3,236 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, representing a cumulative 16.1% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
673 new dwellings have been approved in Prospect over the past five years, an average of 134 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 135 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Prospect totaled 673 homes, averaging approximately 134 dwellings annually. With an influx of 1.7 new residents per newly approved residence across the 5 financial years between FY-22 and FY-26, construction and demographic demand have maintained a healthy equilibrium, fostering stable market conditions. Over the past 2 financial years, this figure tapered to 0.7 people per dwelling, indicating an even stronger alignment between supply and demand. The average construction value for new dwellings stands at $433,000, marginally exceeding regional benchmarks and pointing toward higher-quality residential projects.
Furthermore, local commercial approvals reached $43.2 million this financial year, underscoring solid business investment in the district. Prospect exhibits a greater volume of construction activity than Greater Adelaide overall, recording 15.0% more approvals per capita across the 5 year period, which supports local property values while offering adequate options for purchasers. Among recent building consents, detached dwellings account for 17.0% whereas attached dwellings comprise 83.0%. This pronounced shift toward medium- and high-density formats provides accessible entry points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a distinct transition from the existing residential landscape, in which houses make up 69.0%, reflecting constrained land availability alongside evolving lifestyle preferences and budget considerations. Generating approximately one approval per 102 people, Prospect demonstrates the characteristics of an expanding urban centre. According to AreaSearch's most recent quarterly calculations, Prospect is anticipated to expand by an additional 2,784 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, newly delivered housing will readily absorb this projected demand, sustaining favourable market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating population expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Prospect, worth an estimated $129 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.22 billion. 13 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Urban development, capital works, and planning frameworks play a fundamental role in shaping an area's long-term trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 specific projects poised to influence the locality. Major initiatives include Prospect Corner, Prospect Lifestyle Precinct, 110 Hawker Street, Ridleyton, and Prospect 1838, with prominent developments outlined below.
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Prospect Corner
Prospect Corner is a Renewal SA masterplanned housing development on the former Kaufland site at 250B Churchill Road, Prospect. The 2.36 ha community will deliver 208 homes, including 108 architect-designed townhouses and two apartment buildings with 100 affordable rental apartments. Civil works and the central reserves were completed in late 2025, first residents have moved in, the first apartment building was completed in Q4 2025, the second apartment building was targeting completion in April 2026, and townhouse delivery continues toward overall completion in 2028.The project includes at least 55% affordable housing, Payinthi Reserve, Parkana Reserve, a community garden, BBQ facilities, outdoor gym, nature play, tree planting, and direct access to Islington Railway Station.
Prospect Lifestyle Precinct
The Prospect Lifestyle Precinct is a once-in-a-generation transformation of Prospect Oval, Memorial Gardens, and surrounding community and commercial land in inner-northern Adelaide. The masterplan, formally endorsed by Council in June 2025 and followed by a Code Amendment endorsed in April 2026, envisions a vibrant health, wellness, fitness and sporting precinct. Key elements include expanded open green spaces, a new indoor sport and recreational facility, upgraded sporting amenities, improved accessibility, and high-quality mixed-use development opportunities including commercial and residential uses.The project is self-funding through strategic redevelopment of underutilised land, with Council actively seeking development partners.
212 Churchill Road Mixed-Use Development
Proposed demolition of existing buildings and construction of a five-storey mixed-use residential flat building including a ground-floor laundrette, 21 apartments (studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom), on-site car parking, balconies, landscaping, and a rooftop garden. The application was refused planning consent on March 26, 2025, due to concerns over design quality, setbacks, landscaping, and waste management.
North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment
A $45 million SA Government redevelopment of the North Adelaide Public Golf Course into a world-class public golf and recreation precinct, and the exclusive home of LIV Golf in Australia through 2031. Designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, the project delivers a new 18-hole Championship Course, driving range, mini golf course and executive short course, with expanded walking and riding trails. The SA Government passed the North Adelaide Public Golf Course Act 2025 to take control of the site from the City of Adelaide.Works formally commenced April 27 2026, with the south course being upgraded first. The original City of Adelaide and Commercial & General Links Precinct mixed-use masterplan (residential, aged care, hotel) has been superseded by this state-led initiative.
Uniting on Devonport (UnitingSA Prospect Housing)
40-dwelling affordable housing development by UnitingSA providing quality accommodation including social housing, affordable rentals, and specialist disability apartments. Four-storey development with internal landscaped courtyard completed in March 2025.
Prospect 1838
A residential development of 180 new homes, including a mix of townhouses and villas. The project focuses on modern, architecturally designed homes with a strong connection to the local heritage and community. Located in the inner-city suburb of Prospect, just 5km from Adelaide CBD, this development offers quality built 2, 3 & 4 bedroom terraces and 1-2 bedroom apartments within a thriving small suburb.
The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate
Master-planned residential community by AVJennings (now part of AVID Property Group) delivering over 300 homes including townhouses and apartments across multiple stages, with parks, pathways and direct connection to the Enfield Community Centre in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Bowden Final Development Parcels
The final two development-ready land parcels within Renewal SA's award-winning Bowden urban renewal precinct, 2.5 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. Lot 43 (1,049 square metres) fronts Park Terrace and Lot 2002 (2,070 square metres) overlooks Bowden Park on Gibson Street. Both lots are zoned for residential, commercial and retail use with a minimum 15 per cent affordable housing requirement. An Expression of Interest process closed in late 2024, with Lot 2002 sold and Lot 43 under negotiation as of mid-2025.The broader precinct has more than $350 million in active private construction across six projects due for completion in 2026, including the 145-apartment ARC Bowden tower, the 240-apartment Sentinel build-to-rent project, and the Muse mixed-use development.
10,431 residents of Prospect are employed, from a labour force of 10,705. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 75.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,573, about 84% 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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Prospect benefits from an exceptionally qualified labour pool, prominent representation across vital service sectors, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.6%, and an estimated annual employment gain of 5.4%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 10,431, with the local jobless rate tracking 1.3% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%. In addition, the labour force participation rate is notably elevated at 75.1%, outstripping the 66.4% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Census figures indicate that just 11.9% of local workers performed their duties from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services. The community demonstrates a notable concentration in professional & technical fields, where the local employment proportion is 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, construction represents a smaller footprint locally, employing 6.9% of workers against 8.7% across the broader region. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, on-site employment opportunities remain limited, as shown by the disparity between resident workers and local jobs recorded in the Census. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows a 5.4% expansion in employed persons alongside a 5.0% rise in the total workforce over the 12-month period, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Across Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2%, the workforce expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment declined by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking labour requirements can be evaluated using national industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. When applied to Prospect's distinct industry composition across five and ten-year horizons, these national baseline expectations of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years suggest local workforce growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (noting this is a weighted illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Prospect is $2,019 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $962 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,139 a year against an average of $78,605. 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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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that personal earnings within the Prospect SA2 substantially exceed national benchmarks, recording a median income of $60,139 and an average of $78,605. These figures compare favorably to Greater Adelaide, where the median stands at $54,808 and the average at $66,852. Incorporating a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates current modelled estimates to roughly $66,255 for median income and $86,599 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 places personal, family, and household earnings around the national 70th percentile.
The single largest earnings bracket encompasses 32.4% of residents (5,621 people) who fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, closely tracking the regional share of 31.8%. Housing costs absorb 13.6% of income, while elevated remuneration places the area in the 70th percentile for disposable funds and within the 8th decile on the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Prospect had 6,042 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 15% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 17.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local dwelling profile in Prospect was composed of 68.6% standalone houses and 31.4% other formats such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwelling types, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro area. Outright homeownership was registered at 31.0%, mirroring metropolitan Adelaide, while the remaining homes were divided between mortgaged properties (34.2%) and rental accommodations (34.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 stood noticeably higher than the Adelaide metro figure of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $350 compared to $320 regionally.
From a nationwide perspective, mortgage repayments in Prospect exceed the Australian norm of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain beneath the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Prospect counted 6,042 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,641 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 67.7%, comprising couples with children at 32.2%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single parent families at 8.5%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 32.3% of residences, consisting of lone person households at 26.2% and group households at 6.2%. The area's median household size of 2.5 people aligns exactly with the Greater Adelaide norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.7% of adults in Prospect hold a university qualification, including 28.0% with a bachelor degree and 11.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,387 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Prospect substantially outperforms broader state and metropolitan levels, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This elevated qualification base provides a strong foundation for participation in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees represent the largest single category at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 25.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding certificates (15.0%) or advanced diplomas (10.0%). Engagement in formal learning is substantial throughout the community, with 31.1% of the population presently undertaking studies.
This cohort includes 10.2% attending primary schools, 8.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions, and 6.3% participating in secondary education.
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Public transport in Prospect reaches 65 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 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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Public transport connectivity within Prospect is supported by 65 operating transit stops spanning both train and bus networks. These facilities are serviced by 38 individual routes that generate 2,902 weekly passenger trips in total. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with the typical resident residing 194 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting its predominantly suburban residential nature, most residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 82% of commuters, alongside 10% utilizing buses and 2% cycling. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.
Additionally, 11.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service volumes reach an average of 414 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 44 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in Prospect report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Prospect records favorable overall health metrics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality data, displaying low rates of standard medical conditions among the general community and figures closer to national averages among older cohorts. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is exceptionally widespread, encompassing approximately 58% of the local population (~10,132 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 6.7% and 7.7% of residents respectively, whereas 73.4% of the population reported no long-term medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health indicators among residents aged under 65 are particularly positive. Those aged 65 and over make up 16.0% of the community (2,775 people), tracking below the regional level of 19.1%. Although health outcomes for senior residents track above the general average, their relative standing nationwide is somewhat lower than that of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.2% of Prospect residents were born overseas and 30.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Prospect exhibits a higher degree of multicultural diversity than most comparable suburban areas, with 30.2% of its population born overseas and 30.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 45.9% of residents. The most noticeable divergence from regional norms occurs in the Other category, which accounts for 2.1% of locals compared to 1.8% throughout Greater Adelaide. Examining parental countries of birth, English heritage is the most common ancestral background at 21.7% (below the regional average of 27.8%), followed by Australian ancestry at 19.0% and Other lineages at 10.3%.
Specific cultural communities show strong representation relative to Greater Adelaide averages, notably Italian ancestry at 8.0% (vs 5.2% regionally), Greek at 5.3% (vs 2.0%), and Vietnamese at 3.6% (vs 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Prospect is 37. 31.1% 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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Demographically, Prospect skews toward younger age brackets. Based on calculations updated to August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 32.5% of the community, exceeding the 28.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide, while seniors and retirees (65+) constitute 16.0% against a regional benchmark of 19.1%. AreaSearch determines the median age to be 37 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census result and 2 years below the Greater Adelaide median of 39 from that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift post-Census is a contraction in the 45 - 64 age group, which decreased from 24.2% to an estimated 22.4%.
Projections indicate that individuals aged 25 - 44 will generate the bulk of future growth by 2041, increasing by 736 residents (13%) to reach 6,366.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Prospect
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 7 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 421 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,785 at the 2021 Census → 17,350 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (401061021). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.