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Strathalbyn Surrounds has an estimated 8,667 residents, up from 7,969 at the 2021 Census — a change of 698 people, or 8.8%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 133 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 60.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Strathalbyn Surrounds stands at approximately 8,667 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which counted 7,969 individuals, the population has expanded by 698 residents, representing a rise of 8.8%. This calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,615 and the confirmation of 133 validated new addresses since the Census. The density of the area is calculated at 5.7 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space per inhabitant. With its 8.8% growth rate, Strathalbyn Surrounds outperformed the Rest of SA (5.9%) as well as the broader SA4 region, establishing itself as a local growth hotspot.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 60.0% of the overall population rise, though other components such as natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive results. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, are utilised for SA2 territories. Where this data is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, regional and local government projections from 2023 based on 2021 numbers are adapted by applying a weighted system to aggregate growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Based on current annual ERP figures, regional population growth is expected to exceed national medians, with the community projected to gain 1,423 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative expansion of 15.8% over the 16 years.
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260 new dwellings have been approved in Strathalbyn Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 52 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 39, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential approvals in Strathalbyn Surrounds hover at approximately 52 homes, culminating in a total of 260 approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 36 approvals registered. Residential construction exhibits an average building cost of $279,000, and is supported by a solid occupancy rate of 2.4 new residents per home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, which points to resilient demand that should help preserve property valuations. Additionally, commercial development is moving at a moderate pace, with commercial approvals reaching $13.9 million during the current financial year.
Building activity in Strathalbyn Surrounds is significantly subdued when contrasted with the Rest of SA, tracking at 51.0% below the regional per capita average. This constrained pipeline of new stock generally helps maintain demand and supports pricing for existing real estate. Furthermore, recent residential construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the classic low-density environment and providing spacious family accommodation. The local market shows signs of expansion, with approximately 150 people for every approved dwelling. Based on the most recent quarterly data from AreaSearch, Strathalbyn Surrounds is projected to add 1,371 residents by 2041. Current levels of construction appear to match future demand patterns, which should help sustain a balanced real estate market without causing major price spikes.
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AreaSearch tracks 73 current infrastructure and development projects close to Strathalbyn Surrounds, worth an estimated $9.78 billion. 28 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, planning decisions, and major project developments play a key role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified a total of 39 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Major projects of note include Lot 5 Hampden Way Local Activity Centre, Aurora Strathalbyn, Aspen Lifestyle Strathalbyn, and Air at Strathalbyn, with details of the most significant developments provided below.
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Aurora Strathalbyn
A master-planned residential community in Strathalbyn developed by Hickinbotham Group's Land Australia, accommodating more than 300 families as the region prepares for a forecast population increase of around 1800 people over the next decade. More than 65 families have already moved in. The estate offers house and land packages for first homebuyers, families, empty-nesters, and retirees, with access to public transport, schools, walking trails, parks, and shopping. A $2 million community playground, Aurora Park, has opened, and Hickinbotham has partnered with Catholic Education South Australia to deliver a new $30 million campus of St Francis de Sales College within the estate, expected to open in 2029.
Lot 5 Hampden Way Local Activity Centre
Rezoning approved to transform a key strategic site into a Local Activity Centre. The development will facilitate a small-scale supermarket, specialty shops, fast food outlets, and commercial services. It aims to support the growing population in northern Strathalbyn, providing local employment and reducing escape expenditure to neighboring areas like Mount Barker.
Air at Strathalbyn
Air at Strathalbyn is a boutique residential land subdivision in the Adelaide Hills, delivering approximately 110 lots ranging from 663sqm to 2000sqm within the Alexandrina Council. Developed by Wel.Co on an elevated site adjacent to the Angas River, the estate features tree-lined streets, open spaces and house and land packages, close to Strathalbyn Town Centre, schools and shops in the Fleurieu Peninsula. Stage 1, the first 20 lots, was completed in mid-2025, with civil works for Stages 3 and 4 underway and lots currently sold out pending release.
Aspen Lifestyle Strathalbyn
Over 50s lifestyle village offering quality and affordable 2 and 3 bedroom homes with low-maintenance living, communal clubhouse with bar, garden, pool table, gym, bocce court, pet-friendly facilities, no stamp duty, and no exit fees.
Strathalbyn Town Centre Revitalisation
An eight-stage council-led upgrade of Strathalbyn's core streets and civic assets. Stages 1-7 delivered streetscape, lighting, paving and access improvements across High, Sunter, Swale and Dawson Streets. Stage 8 refurbished the heritage Town Hall into a modern multi-use community venue. All stages are now complete, with hall hire opening from early September 2025.
Level Crossing Pedestrian Maze Works
An Australian Government Infrastructure project to construct a level crossing pedestrian maze on the north side of East Terrace, Strathalbyn, to create a safer pedestrian crossing on an active train line. The project is managed by Alexandrina Council.
Lakeside Lifestyle Resort Goolwa
An established over-50s lifestyle community with world-class facilities including a swimming pool, gym, and bowling green. Phase 1 is fully occupied, with a planned extension awaiting ministerial approval.
Goolwa Secondary College
New public secondary school for Goolwa opened in Term 1 2022 following a full site redevelopment completed Dec 2021. The project delivered contemporary learning areas including science labs, a knowledge hub (library), arts facilities, and design & technology spaces. Designed for staged growth to Year 12 by 2026, with 2024 enrolment reported at 213 students.
4,720 residents of Strathalbyn Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 4,838. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 66.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,403, 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 labor pool in Strathalbyn Surrounds is characterized by high skill levels, with industrial and manufacturing activities strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, the employed population numbered 4,720, and the local unemployment rate sat 3.0% below the Regional SA level of 5.5%. Workforce participation stands at a very high level of 66.6% compared to the regional benchmark of 58.4%. Census figures indicate that a modest 16.6% of the workforce operated from home, though these figures may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
Local employment is largely concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction. The local economy shows a high concentration of construction jobs, with its share of employment in this sector measuring 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, the retail sector is less prominent, employing 7.9% of workers compared to the regional benchmark of 9.9%. A comparison between the census count of local workers and the total resident workforce indicates that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.6% and the total labor force grow by 4.1%, which led to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional SA experienced a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% expansion of the labor force, and a 1.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labor demand in Strathalbyn Surrounds can be contextualized by Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections released in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment mix to project growth paths. Nationwide employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary significantly by sector. Mapping these national sectoral projections directly to the local workforce mix suggests Strathalbyn Surrounds could see job numbers grow by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that does not account for local population changes.
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Median household income in Strathalbyn Surrounds is $1,479 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $698 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,318 a year against an average of $56,605. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that local incomes in Strathalbyn Surrounds SA2 run below the national benchmark, with a median of $46,318 and an average of $56,605. This is lower than the Regional SA median income of $48,920 and average income of $58,933. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, local estimates would rise to approximately $51,029 for the median and $62,362 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest, falling between the 27th and 34th percentiles.
Income distribution shows that the largest segment of the population, 32.1% (comprising 2,782 residents), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with broader regional trends where 27.5% of the population shares this income level. Housing costs are generally manageable, leaving residents with 86.9% of their income, although disposable income sits at the 38th percentile and the area is positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Strathalbyn Surrounds had 2,899 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $268 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census data, the housing stock in Strathalbyn Surrounds is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.5% of dwellings, compared to 1.5% for other options such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures. This is a contrast to Regional SA, which consists of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwelling types. Home ownership rates are comparable to the wider region, with 41.9% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties are either held under a mortgage (47.3%) or rented (10.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area is $1,517, which is notably higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153.
Similarly, the median weekly rent of $268 exceeds the regional average of $220. However, on a national scale, mortgage payments in Strathalbyn Surrounds are considerably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Strathalbyn Surrounds counted 2,899 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,153 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 75.6%, which consists of couples with children at 32.9%, couples without children at 35.1%, and single-parent households at 7.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.4%, with single-person households representing 22.2% and group households making up 2.1%. The average household size is 2.5 people, which is slightly larger than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
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17.5% of adults in Strathalbyn Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 460 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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 in the area presents some challenges, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications is 17.5%, which is notably lower than the national average of 30.4%. This gap highlights a need for targeted educational programs. Among those with degrees, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 44.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 33.1%. Enrolment rates in education are high, with 26.7% of the population actively participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 10.7% enrolled in primary schools, 8.8% in secondary schools, and 2.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Strathalbyn Surrounds means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options in Strathalbyn Surrounds include 2 active transit stops serviced by a mix of buses. There is 1 individual route operating across these stops, which yields a total of 5 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 15097 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, the vast majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of transport at 91% and walking accounting for 4%. Household vehicle ownership is high, averaging 2.1 cars per dwelling, which is above the regional average.
Additionally, 16.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 0 runs per day, which translates to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
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67.2% of residents in Strathalbyn Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Strathalbyn Surrounds are strong, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older demographics. However, the level of private health insurance coverage is low, with only about 48% of the population (~4,116 individuals) holding cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions reported by residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 9.2% and 8.5% of the population respectively. In contrast, 67.2% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, which is higher than the 62.5% recorded across Regional SA.
Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic health issues. Residents aged 65 and older make up 24.4% of the population (2,115 individuals), which is lower than the Regional SA average of 27.1%. Senior residents enjoy particularly good health outcomes, with rankings that exceed the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Strathalbyn Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 84.3% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.7%) and Australian (30.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Strathalbyn Surrounds is lower than average, with 84.3% of residents born in Australia, 89.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 38.1% of the population. The most notable statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 0.5% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Regional SA. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common groups in Strathalbyn Surrounds are English at 35.7%, Australian at 30.8%, and Scottish at 7.8%. There are also minor deviations in other groups, with German ancestry represented at 6.5% of the local population (compared to 8.2% across the region), Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.3% regionally), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Strathalbyn Surrounds is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 19.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Strathalbyn Surrounds is 47 years, matching the Regional SA average of 47 but tracking much higher than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Regional SA, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (16.2% locally), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 8.0%. This 55 - 64 demographic is also significantly larger than the national average of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 group has increased its share of the population from 5.4% to 8.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 15.2% to 13.1%.
By 2041, the local age structure is expected to undergo shifts, led by the 25 to 34 age group which is projected to grow by 31% (adding 217 people) to reach 914, up from 696. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group is expected to grow by 5% (adding 50 people).
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Strathalbyn Surrounds
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
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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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 133 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,969 at the 2021 Census → 8,667 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 (407011147). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.