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Smithfield - Elizabeth North has an estimated 13,175 residents, up from 12,446 at the 2021 Census — a change of 729 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 196 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 60.1% of that increase. That puts 1,649 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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Smithfield - Elizabeth North has a population of approximately 13,175 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. This is an increase of 729 people (5.9%) from the 12,446 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,041 and 196 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The population density stands at 1,648 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average for national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 5.9% post-census growth is within 1.6 percentage points of the state level of 7.5%, indicating competitive local growth trends.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 60.1% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 base year are used by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas without this data, and for any years after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket released by the SA State Government in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at future demographic trends, a major population increase is anticipated that ranks in the top quartile of statistical areas nationally, with the region projected to add 2,675 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 19.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
509 new dwellings have been approved in Smithfield - Elizabeth North over the past five years, an average of 101 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 88 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 154, running ahead of 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 101 new dwelling approvals have been recorded annually in Smithfield - Elizabeth North, matching 509 homes over the last 5 financial years. There have been 142 approvals registered in FY-26 so far. With an average of only 0.9 new residents arriving per new home annually over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, providing options for buyers and supporting population growth that may exceed current forecasts. New homes are constructed at an average value of $221,000, which is below regional benchmarks and points to more affordable options for buyers.
The residential character of the area is further highlighted by the registration of $2.1 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Compared to Greater Adelaide, development activity in Smithfield - Elizabeth North is substantially lower, sitting at 54.0% below the regional average per capita. Such limited new supply generally supports demand and property values for existing stock. Recent building approvals consist of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% medium and high-density options, preserving a classic suburban feel that attracts buyers wanting extra space for families. Developers are focusing on traditional houses to a higher degree than the current housing profile indicates, which stood at 70.0% at the Census, showing sustained appetite for family homes despite density challenges. The area has roughly 140 people per dwelling approval, showing a low density market environment. Long-term forecasts indicate that Smithfield - Elizabeth North will add 2,541 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well-matched to future demand, supporting stable market conditions without generating significant upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Smithfield - Elizabeth North, worth an estimated $2.25 billion. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.5 billion. 37 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects expected to impact the local area. Prominent developments include Playford Alive, Riverbanks College Angle Vale, Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct, and Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West, with the main projects of interest detailed in the following list.
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Playford Alive East Extension
A 71-hectare expansion of the Playford Alive master-planned area in Munno Para, delivering 1,300 new residential allotments including nearly 400 affordable homes adjacent to the Munno Para Railway Station, alongside commercial retail spaces, dedicated parklands, and significant road upgrades along Curtis Road.
Curtis Road Level Crossing Removal
A 250 million AUD grade-separated dual-lane road overpass replacing the existing rail level crossing over the Gawler passenger line on Curtis Road. The project eliminates boom gate delays for approximately 21,000 daily vehicles and incorporates new link roads, shared-use paths, and urban realm community space underneath.
Angle Vale Township Expansion
Expansion of the Angle Vale township adding approximately 700 hectares of new development near the Gawler River (north), Northern Expressway (east) and Curtis Road (south). The Playford Growth Area Structure Plan underpins the rezoning to accommodate future population and employment growth across the cities of Playford and Salisbury. As at March 2025, the SA Government has launched an Infrastructure Scheme investigation to resolve a funding impasse between private landowners, the City of Playford and the State Government over delivery of civil infrastructure (roads, kerbs, footpaths, street lighting and stormwater).Separately, SA Water is actively installing approximately 5 km of trunk water and sewer mains and two pump stations under a $59 million program, with sewer upgrades targeted for completion mid-2025 and water upgrades by mid-2026. The expansion will accommodate thousands of new residential allotments and includes mixed-use commercial and community facilities.
Tudor Vale Shopping Centre
A 175 million dollar retail development forming the commercial heart of the Tudor Vale masterplanned community. The project features a 6,420sqm shopping centre anchored by a Coles supermarket, Liquorland, and pharmacy, alongside a significant 20,000sqm large-format retail precinct. The site is strategically located on the north-east side of the Northern Expressway and Curtis Road, adjacent to an existing Aldi, catering to the rapid residential growth in Adelaide's northern corridor.
Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West
Construction is underway on the $60 million Coles-anchored Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, part of a broader $175 million retail precinct. The 6,420sqm facility features a full-line Coles, Liquorland, Terry White Chemist, and St Georges Bakery. Handover for the bulky goods and showroom precinct is expected in late 2027, while the main shopping centre aims for completion by the end of 2026. The site includes 300 car parks and four EV charging stations.
Everleigh Affordable Housing Development
51 affordable homes featuring mix of two and three-bedroom single-storey homes designed around a central reserve. Partnership between SA Housing Trust and Fairland Group.
Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community
90-hectare master planned community development in Blakeview, featuring 1,500 homes for approximately 4,000 residents. Includes a Village Centre with Woolworths, Aldi, schools, medical facilities, a 1.4-hectare park, lake, adventure playground, and extensive green open spaces.
The Parkway Tavern
Development of a new family-friendly tavern and dining hospitality venue adjacent to the Playford Shopping Centre on Curtis Road. The project features indoor dining, an outdoor alfresco area, sports bar, and dedicated family spaces.
4,208 residents of Smithfield - Elizabeth North are employed, from a labour force of 5,168. Unemployment sits at 18.6%, with participation at 49.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% 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 consists of a mix of white-collar and blue-collar employment, with substantial representation in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, alongside an overall unemployment rate of 18.6%. As of March 2026, there are 4,208 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 14.7% higher than the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%, showing potential for improvement, and the workforce participation rate is notably low at 49.6% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census data shows that a small proportion of 4.4% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Most employed residents work in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The manufacturing sector is particularly prominent, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional average rate. Conversely, education & training shows a minor presence, accounting for 4.3% of local employment compared to 9.3% across the wider region. Comparing the number of working residents to the local Census workforce suggests that this predominantly residential community offers limited jobs within its boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local labor force expanded by 1.1% while employment fell by 1.7%, leading to a 2.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2% and the labor force grow by 4.0%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future demand in Smithfield - Elizabeth North. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Across the nation, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the local industry mix suggests that employment for residents of Smithfield - Elizabeth North could rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Smithfield - Elizabeth North is $939 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $492 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,492 a year against an average of $49,395. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year shows that Smithfield - Elizabeth North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $46,492 and an average taxpayer income of $49,395. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $51,220 for the median and $54,418 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Smithfield - Elizabeth North all rank between the 1st and 3rd percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show that 32.4% of the population, representing 4,268 individuals, earn weekly incomes in the $800 - 1,499 range, which differs from the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 31.8%. The concentration of 42.0% of the community in brackets below $800 weekly highlights the financial difficulties experienced by many residents. Pressures related to housing costs are high, leaving only 79.7% of income after housing expenses, placing the area in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Smithfield - Elizabeth North had 4,797 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $245 a week and the median mortgage repayment $975 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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 last Census, the housing stock in Smithfield - Elizabeth North consisted of 69.7% separate houses and 30.3% other formats such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 75.2% separate houses and 24.9% other formats across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership in Smithfield - Elizabeth North stood at 19.7%, which is lower than the metropolitan Adelaide average, with the remaining residential properties occupied by mortgagors (31.0%) or tenants (49.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $975 was considerably lower than the metropolitan Adelaide average of $1,562, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $245 compared to $320 across metropolitan Adelaide.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Smithfield - Elizabeth North are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Smithfield - Elizabeth North counted 4,797 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,078 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of dwellings at 61.1%, consisting of 19.5% couples with children, 17.3% couples without children, and 22.4% single parents with children. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.9% of the total, with lone person households making up 34.6% and group houses accounting for 4.3%. The median household size of 2.4 persons is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.0% of adults in Smithfield - Elizabeth North hold a university qualification, including 5.4% with a bachelor degree and 0.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,356 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 917 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 challenges are present in the area, with the university qualification rate of 7.0% sitting significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This situation highlights a clear need and opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 5.4%, with postgraduate qualifications at 0.9% and graduate diplomas at 0.7%. Vocational training is common among residents, with 38.1% of those aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 6.6% and certificates at 31.5%. Participation in study is high, with 31.9% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This student cohort includes 14.4% in primary schools, 7.8% in secondary schools, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Smithfield - Elizabeth North reaches 106 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 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 0.9 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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Analysis of transport options shows 106 active stops operating in Smithfield - Elizabeth North, including a combination of rail and bus infrastructure. These stops are served by 24 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,947 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 198 meters from their nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, leading to a high proportion of outward commuters, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 89%, followed by buses at 7%. The average number of vehicles per household is 0.9, which is below the regional average, and a relatively low 4.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 421 trips per day, which translates to approximately 27 weekly trips for each active stop. The linked map details the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.1% of residents in Smithfield - Elizabeth North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 10.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Significant health issues are apparent in Smithfield - Elizabeth North, according to AreaSearch indicators for mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population, representing about 6,060 people. This compares to a private coverage rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health concerns and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 13.2% and 11.0% of the population respectively, while 56.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, indicated by higher rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.2% of the local population, equivalent to 2,131 people, which is lower than the 19.2% share in Greater Adelaide. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Smithfield - Elizabeth North is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (28.1%). 4.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Smithfield - Elizabeth North is above average, with 22.2% of residents born outside Australia and 12.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 34.3% of the local population. Islam shows the most notable comparative concentration, accounting for 3.9% of residents compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. English ancestry is the most common at 33.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 27.8%, followed by Australian ancestry at 28.1% of the population, compared to 22.8% regionally, and Other ancestries at 9.4%.
Other ethnic groups show notable differences in representation, with German ancestry recorded for 4.6% of residents in Smithfield - Elizabeth North compared to 5.1% regionally, Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.3% compared to 1.2% regionally, and Welsh ancestry at 0.5% compared to 0.6% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Smithfield - Elizabeth North is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 29.3% 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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Smithfield - Elizabeth North has a median age of 35, making it younger than Greater Adelaide at 39 and slightly younger than the Australian median of 38. The 5 - 14 age bracket is well represented at 13.8% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 4.8%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.1% to 14.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 11.7% to 10.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate notable shifts in the local age structure, led by the 45 to 54 group which is projected to grow by 35% (493 people) from 1,393 to 1,887, while the 0 to 4 group is expected to increase by a modest 9% (76 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Smithfield - Elizabeth North
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 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 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 — 196 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,446 at the 2021 Census → 13,175 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 (402021034). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.