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Smithfield - Elizabeth North has an estimated 13,199 residents, up from 12,446 at the 2021 Census — a change of 753 people, or 6.1%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 204 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 60.1% of that increase. That puts 1,652 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of Smithfield - Elizabeth North stands at roughly 13,199 according to AreaSearch research. In comparison with the 12,446 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an addition of 753 people (6.1%). This calculation is derived from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,041 alongside 204 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. The local density reaches 1,651 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. With post-census expansion of 6.1%, the locality trails the state mark (7.7%) by 1.6 percentage points, displaying resilient growth drivers.
Inbound international migration served as the core contributor to local population gains, accounting for roughly 60.1% of recent growth. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. When locations lack this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, figures rely on the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort projections (built on 2021 numbers), modified by weighting and aggregating LGA expansion down to the SA2 level. Looking ahead, the district is projected to sit within the top quartile of Australian regions for expansion, expanding by 2,660 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing a total rise of 19.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
596 new dwellings have been approved in Smithfield - Elizabeth North over the past five years, an average of 119 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 119 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% 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 Smithfield - Elizabeth North reached a cumulative total of 596 homes, running at a mean of roughly 119 per annum. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population averaged just 0.8 people per year for every home constructed, ensuring additions to supply matched or outpaced intake, broadening buyer options and allowing head-room for population increases beyond current projections. New homes carry an average construction valuation of $269,000, sitting beneath broader regional benchmarks to deliver more accessible entry points for buyers. Meanwhile, commercial planning approvals have reached $2.1 million during this financial year, reflecting subdued commercial building activity.
Building volume per resident in Smithfield - Elizabeth North sits at approximately half the Greater Adelaide benchmark, yet ranks within the 83rd percentile across the country. Detached houses accounted for 88.0% of recent construction while townhouses or apartments made up 12.0%, reinforcing the suburban fabric and catering to buyers prioritizing space. Notably, the proportion of separate houses among recent builds exceeds the 70.0% recorded at Census, highlighting persistent appetite for traditional homes in spite of densification trends. The presence of roughly 119 people per dwelling approval characterizes the district as a low density environment. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic projections anticipate an addition of 2,502 residents in Smithfield - Elizabeth North through to 2041. With residential building continuing at existing paces, housing supply is positioned to absorb incoming demand smoothly, establishing favorable circumstances for purchasers while creating headroom for growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Smithfield - Elizabeth North
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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. 36 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and council master plans play a central role in driving regional change. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 projects expected to impact the surrounding district. Prominent undertakings include Playford Alive, Riverbanks College Angle Vale, Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct, and Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West, with key details provided for the most significant works.
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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 49.5%. 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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A blend of blue-collar and professional occupations characterizes Smithfield - Elizabeth North's workforce, supported by a substantial industrial and manufacturing presence, alongside an unemployment rate of 18.6%. Employed residents numbered 4,208 as of March 2026, though the jobless rate sits 14.7% higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%, pointing to significant underutilization, while labor market participation of 49.5% trails the 66.4% seen across Greater Adelaide. Furthermore, only 4.4% of employed locals indicated working from home in the Census, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time must be taken into account. Local workforce participants are concentrated most heavily within manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Industrial specialization is particularly pronounced, with the manufacturing segment engaging 1.7 times the regional proportion of workers. Conversely, education & training represents an area of lower concentration, engaging 4.3% of the Smithfield - Elizabeth North workforce relative to 9.3% across Greater Adelaide. Comparing resident numbers to Census employment counts highlights that local employment generation within this mostly residential district remains constrained. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12-month period indicates a 1.1% expansion in the labor pool alongside a 1.7% contraction in total jobs, causing the local unemployment rate to climb by 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% lift in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Future workplace requirements can be evaluated through national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26, mapped over five and ten-year intervals against the local sectoral distribution. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the employment base of Smithfield - Elizabeth North points to potential job growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Tax office figures compiled at postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Smithfield - Elizabeth North SA2 at $46,492, alongside a $49,395 average. These metrics sit beneath national standards and compare to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $51,220 (median) and $54,418 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual categories in the 2021 Census, local earnings place between the 1st and 3rd percentiles across the country.
Weekly earnings distributions show the largest cluster at 32.4% of residents (4,276 people) in the $800 - 1,499 bracket, diverging from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads with 31.8%. Economic vulnerability is underscored by 42.0% of individuals earning below $800 per week. Severe mortgage and rent commitments leave only 79.7% of earnings unspent, placing the area at the 3rd percentile nationwide.
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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During the latest Census, residential stock in Smithfield - Elizabeth North was split between 69.7% separate houses and 30.3% attached or multi-unit dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and other homes), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other property types across metro Adelaide. Full home ownership stood at 19.7%, trailing metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.0% and rental accommodation made up 49.2%. Median monthly home loan repayments stood at $975, compared to $1,562 across metropolitan Adelaide, while typical weekly rents were $245 versus $320 regionally. Looking across Australia, local mortgage payments sit substantially below the nationwide median of $1,863, with weekly rent also tracking well beneath the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Smithfield - Elizabeth North counted 4,797 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,087 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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Families make up 61.1% of all local households, divided between single parent families at 22.4%, couples with children at 19.5%, and couples without children at 17.3%. The remaining 38.9% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person households at 34.6% alongside group living arrangements at 4.3%. Typical household occupancy is 2.4 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Adelaide mark 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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Tertiary attainment poses a notable challenge across the district, as university degree completion of 7.0% tracks substantially behind the 30.4% recorded nationally, creating clear scope for focused educational support. Bachelor degrees account for 5.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 0.9% and graduate diplomas at 0.7%. In contrast, vocational education represents a primary strength, with 38.1% of people aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (31.5%) and advanced diplomas (6.6%). Enrolment across academic and vocational programs is widespread, engaging 31.9% of the local population. Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 14.4%, secondary education encompasses 7.8%, and tertiary courses engage 3.2% of residents.
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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Network analysis identifies 106 operating passenger transport stops across Smithfield - Elizabeth North, providing combined bus and rail connectivity. Operating across 24 separate routes, the network delivers 2,947 weekly passenger trips, offering strong transit access with an average distance of 198 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburban character, outbound travel dominates, with private vehicles used for 89% of commutes and bus transit accounting for 7%. Vehicle access averages 0.9 per household, trailing regional benchmarks, while working from home engaged 4.4% of residents at the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit corridors, schedules provide a mean of 421 trips per day, which translates to roughly 27 weekly departures for each individual stop. The accompanying graphic plots the 100 closest stops relative to the geographic centerpoint.
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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Assessment of health indicators and mortality figures by AreaSearch reveals substantial medical pressures across both younger and senior cohorts in Smithfield - Elizabeth North. Private health insurance uptake is notably low, held by approximately 46% of residents (~6,071 people). This level trails the Greater Adelaide figure of 52.7% as well as the Australian standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the two most common diagnosed conditions, affecting 11.0% and 13.2% of the community, respectively, whereas 56.1% of locals reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide.
Chronic medical conditions remain elevated across the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over total 2,094 people (15.9% of the population), beneath the 19.1% recorded in Greater Adelaide, with overall senior health benchmarks broadly matching wider population patterns.
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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Smithfield - Elizabeth North exhibits higher-than-average cultural breadth, with 22.2% of residents born abroad and 12.7% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, adhered to by 34.3% of the community. In comparative terms, Islamic affiliation shows the strongest divergence, encompassing 3.9% of local residents against 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at reported background (parents' country of birth), the primary lineages in Smithfield - Elizabeth North are English at 33.3% (exceeding the regional level of 27.8%), Australian at 28.1% (surpassing the regional 22.8%), and Other at 9.4%.
Additional community representations include Australian Aboriginal heritage at 4.3% (against 1.2% regionally), German background at 4.6% (compared to 5.1% across the region), and Welsh descent at 0.5% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Smithfield - Elizabeth North is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.8% 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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Demographically, Smithfield - Elizabeth North maintains a younger profile. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that children and youth (0 - 24) account for 34.7% of the populace versus 29.0% regionally, while seniors (65+) comprise 15.9% compared to 19.1% across Greater Adelaide. The estimated median age of 34 in August 2026 has decreased from 35 at the 2021 Census, sitting 5 years below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 39 recorded at that Census. Between the Census and current estimates, the mature adult bracket (45 - 64) contracted from 23.5% down to 21.2%.
Projections to 2041 indicate older cohorts will drive the bulk of local growth, expanding by 783 residents (37%) to reach a total of 2,878.
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 Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 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 Jul 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 — 204 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,446 at the 2021 Census → 13,199 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 (402021034). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.