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Seaford - Seaford Meadows has an estimated 15,669 residents, up from 14,177 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,492 people, or 10.5%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 345 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 49.2% of that increase. That puts 1,366 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 demographic evaluations from AreaSearch, the resident count of Seaford - Seaford Meadows stands at approximately 15,669 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,492 people (10.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 14,177 people. These calculations incorporate the ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,439 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 345 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resulting population density reaches 1,366 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationwide locations monitored by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the local 10.5% rate of expansion since the 2021 census surpassed both the broader SA3 area (6.0%) and the encompassing SA4 region, establishing the locality as a regional pacesetter for expansion.
Inbound overseas migration served as the principal catalyst, accounting for roughly 49.2% of recent population additions, though natural increase and interstate migration also made positive contributions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch draw on ABS/Geoscience Australia models for each SA2 district published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline. Wherever data gaps exist or projections extend beyond 2032, models incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts published in 2023 based on 2021 data, converted via a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts indicate expansion tracking above the national median for Australian statistical areas, with local numbers anticipated to expand by 2,289 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 13.1% across the 16 years.
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623 new dwellings have been approved in Seaford - Seaford Meadows over the past five years, an average of 124 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 125 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permissions across Seaford - Seaford Meadows have run at roughly 124 dwellings annually, accumulating to 623 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical period of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the area added an average of 2.2 new residents per year for each dwelling, highlighting solid underlying demand that should underpin asset values, with newly consented residences carrying an average construction value of $343,000. Meanwhile, commercial construction activity has remained subdued, registering $2.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year.
Relative to Greater Adelaide, per-capita building volumes in Seaford - Seaford Meadows are 65.0% higher, offering prospective purchasers extensive options. Detached houses account for 82.0% of all incoming stock while attached dwellings make up 18.0%, preserving traditional low-density suburban neighbourhoods geared toward family living and generous block sizes. Generating roughly one consent per 106 people, Seaford - Seaford Meadows demonstrates clear characteristics of an expanding growth corridor. Demographic models suggest Seaford - Seaford Meadows will absorb an additional 2,059 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided building activity continues at current clips, residential construction is well placed to satisfy demographic demand, establishing favorable purchasing dynamics and potentially facilitating growth above existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Seaford - Seaford Meadows, worth an estimated $2.25 billion. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.31 billion. 8 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic vitality and community evolution are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, civic works, and major capital investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 7 key initiatives that are positioned to influence the district. Leading developments include the Sunset Residential Development, the Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road Duplication, the Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project, and the Seaford Rail Extension, with key details provided below.
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Sunset Residential Development
A 42-hectare master-planned residential community featuring 644 allotments with land sizes up to 540m2. The development includes 15% affordable and social housing outcomes, extensive green spaces including a major north-south walking trail connecting to Onkaparinga River Recreation Park. Located in a prime coastal position with proximity to South Australian beaches and McLaren Vale wine region.
Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road Duplication
Duplication of Main South Road between Sellicks Beach and Victor Harbor, improving safety and reducing travel times to the Fleurieu Peninsula. The project includes new overtaking lanes, intersection upgrades and safety improvements.
Victor Harbor Road Duplication
Duplication of approximately four kilometres of Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road (Old Noarlunga) and Main Road (McLaren Vale) to improve safety, traffic flow and capacity, including a new four-way, two-lane roundabout at Robinson Road and the realignment of Quarry Road. All lanes are now open to traffic and the project is complete as part of the broader Fleurieu Connections program delivered by the Fleurieu Connections Alliance.
Majors Road Interchange
The $120 million Majors Road Interchange project, jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments, constructed new on and off-ramps for the Southern Expressway at Majors Road. It included widening the Majors Road bridge to six lanes, signalised intersection improvements, and a new 1.8km shared user path. The project improved access to Glenthorne National Park and was officially opened to traffic in October 2025.
Seaford Rail Extension
5.7km extension of dual track rail line from Noarlunga Centre to Seaford District Centre. Includes new railway stations at Seaford Meadows and Seaford with park-and-ride facilities, improving public transport access to southern suburbs.
Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering more than 626 new homes across two land parcels on either side of Lovelock Drive in Port Noarlunga and Noarlunga Downs. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space with a target of 25% overall tree canopy. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating. Civil works by Winslow Constructors commenced in 2025, with house construction planned to begin in 2026 and first residents expected by end of 2026.Multiple sales releases are underway including the Wirra and Kauwi Releases. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period through to 2031.
Noarlunga Hospital Mental Health Expansion
$74M State Election commitment delivering new 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Service and additional mental health facilities. Expanding critical healthcare services for southern Adelaide communities with specialized treatment capabilities.
Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project
Stage 1 of the Main South Road Duplication between Seaford and Aldinga has been completed and is open to traffic. The project duplicated approximately 10 km of Main South Road, improving safety, reducing congestion and supporting tourism and regional growth on the Fleurieu Peninsula. It forms the first stage of the broader Fleurieu Connections program.
8,251 residents of Seaford - Seaford Meadows are employed, from a labour force of 8,639. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,314, about 85% 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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The local labour pool in Seaford - Seaford Meadows displays an even distribution across white-collar and blue-collar occupations, featuring strong representation in essential public services, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and an annual job expansion rate of 5.1%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 8,251, while the jobless rate sat 0.7% above the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Labour force participation remained steady at 68.4% compared to 66.4% throughout Greater Adelaide. In addition, Census records indicated that only 10.0% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade constitute the three primary employing industries for local residents. Construction represents a distinct area of local specialisation, maintaining a concentration 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.9% of resident employment, falling short of Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Given the disparity between the local working population and resident labour force at the Census, this predominantly suburban community generates relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to determine that between the year ending March 2026, both employment and the labour force rose by 5.1%, while unemployment stayed virtually the same. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2%, a labour force expansion of 4.0%, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding expected future demand in the Seaford - Seaford Meadows region. These projections span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific rates vary considerably. When these industry-level estimates are applied to the employment composition of Seaford - Seaford Meadows, local employment is anticipated to rise by 6.5% over five years and by 13.6% over ten years. This calculation uses a basic weighting method for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Seaford - Seaford Meadows is $1,466 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $755 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,436 a year against an average of $61,176. 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 statistics for financial year 2023 released at the postcode level show median taxable earnings of $54,436 and an average of $61,176 across the Seaford - Seaford Meadows SA2. These figures track below national norms as well as Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% since financial year 2023, local earnings as of March 2026 are modeled at approximately $59,972 (median) and $67,398 (average). In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual income brackets in Seaford - Seaford Meadows ranked modestly between the 33rd and 39th percentiles.
Weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 form the dominant cohort at 36.0% (5,640 residents), mirroring the regional profile where this group accounts for 31.8%. Severe affordability constraints are apparent, as households retain just 82.4% of earnings after housing outlays, placing the area in the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seaford - Seaford Meadows had 5,430 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 6% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing typologies at the most recent Census comprised 88.8% detached single dwellings and 11.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, flats, and alternative formats), contrasting with the wider Adelaide metro profile of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Seaford - Seaford Meadows was 26.4%, trailing the metropolitan level, while 44.0% of dwellings carried a mortgage and 29.6% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments were lower than metropolitan benchmarks at $1,517 (versus $1,562 across Adelaide metro), whereas median weekly rental payments reached $350 (above the metropolitan figure of $320).
On a nationwide scale, mortgage payments in Seaford - Seaford Meadows sit substantially under the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seaford - Seaford Meadows counted 5,430 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,001 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 72.9% of all local households. This is broken down into couples with children (29.7%), childless couples (27.7%), and single parent families (14.5%). Non-family living situations represent the remaining 27.1%, comprising lone person households at 24.4% and group households at 2.8%. The local median of 2.5 people per household aligns exactly with the Greater Adelaide figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.2% of adults in Seaford - Seaford Meadows hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,211 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 991 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels highlight potential areas for future development, with university qualifications held by 17.2% of residents compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the primary tertiary qualification at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 44.0% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (33.6%) and advanced diplomas (10.4%). Active participation in education is significant, with 28.9% of the local population currently engaged in structured study. Primary school attendees account for 11.4%, high school students represent 7.2%, and tertiary learners comprise 4.0% of residents.
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Public transport in Seaford - Seaford Meadows reaches 91 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transit networks in Seaford - Seaford Meadows encompass 91 active transport stops spanning rail and bus infrastructure. A network of 25 distinct routes operates across these stops, generating 1,460 weekly passenger trips in total. Overall transit connectivity is strong, with residents living an average of 193 meters from the nearest stopping point. Given the residential makeup of the area, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice for 89% of commuters and rail handling 7%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.
At the 2021 Census, a modest 10.0% of local employees worked from home, a metric shaped by pandemic lockdown conditions. Transit schedules across all local routes deliver an average of 208 trips per day, translating to roughly 16 weekly trips per individual stop.
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64.7% of residents in Seaford - Seaford Meadows report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition rates and mortality statistics point to lower-than-average overall health metrics in Seaford - Seaford Meadows. General health conditions match broad norms across the wider populace but rise above national rates among older age brackets. Private health insurance membership is comparatively subdued at approximately 49% of the total population (~7,709 people), lagging behind both Greater Adelaide (52.7%) and the national benchmark (55.7%). Mental health conditions and asthma represent the two most common diagnosed medical issues locally, affecting 10.2 and 9.2% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 64.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age cohorts display higher than typical rates of chronic ailments. Residents aged 65 and over total 2,809 people (17.9% of the population), below the 19.1% recorded for Greater Adelaide. While senior health indicators present distinct challenges, they rank more favorably against national figures than the wider local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Seaford - Seaford Meadows is largely Australian-born, at 77.7% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.9%) and Australian (28.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Seaford - Seaford Meadows track below broad benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 77.7% of the populace, Australian citizens comprising 89.9%, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the primary religious affiliation, representing 33.0% of local citizens. In terms of minority faiths, Hinduism represents 0.5% of the local community, compared to 2.8% throughout Greater Adelaide. Looking at parental heritage, English ancestry is the most common background in Seaford - Seaford Meadows at 35.9% (well above the 27.8% regional figure), followed by Australian at 28.1% (exceeding the regional level of 22.8%) and Scottish at 7.6%.
Variations emerge across other cultural groups, with Welsh heritage accounting for 0.8% locally (compared to 0.6% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (against 1.2% regionally), and German ancestry standing at 5.0% (relative to 5.1% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seaford - Seaford Meadows is 37. 26.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Seaford - Seaford Meadows closely mirrors Greater Adelaide across every key demographic bracket, with the maximum divergence between the two across the four major bands measuring just 1.6 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 37 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Adelaide figure of 39 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the proportion of children and young adults (0 - 24) softened from 31.6% to an estimated 30.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, the retiree and elderly segment (65+) is forecast to see the strongest expansion, climbing by 737 residents (26%) to reach 3,546.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seaford - Seaford Meadows
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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 345 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,177 at the 2021 Census → 15,669 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 (403041177). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.