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Valley View - Gilles Plains has an estimated 10,983 residents, up from 10,504 at the 2021 Census — a change of 479 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 2,347 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Valley View - Gilles Plains stands at approximately 10,983 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 479 residents (4.6%) from the 10,504 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,965 alongside 73 validated new addresses identified after the Census. With a density of 2,346 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Valley View - Gilles Plains has maintained a steady growth trajectory over the past decade, registering a 1.2% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the state average.
Overseas migration served as the main driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 81.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data or for timeframes beyond 2032, population forecasts utilize the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections by age (based on 2021 data), adjusted via a weighted aggregation method translating LGA-level growth to SA2 boundaries. Anticipated population growth for the area is projected to be slightly under the national median, with expectations of adding 1,234 people by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 11.1% over the 16 years.
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346 new dwellings have been approved in Valley View - Gilles Plains over the past five years, an average of 69 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 89, 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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Approximately 69 residential building permits have been granted annually in Valley View - Gilles Plains, amounting to 346 new dwellings over the past 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 82 approvals documented. Given that 1.2 residents relocated to the district for each constructed home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local demand aligns closely with supply to support stable market conditions, with new builds averaging an estimated construction cost of $258,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals total $306,000 for the current financial year, representing low levels of commercial development.
Valley View - Gilles Plains generates about three-quarters of the per capita construction volume observed across Greater Adelaide, placing it in the 81st percentile of all regions evaluated nationwide. The composition of new residential construction is dominated by detached houses at 93.0%, with medium and high-density formats making up just 7.0%, which maintains the suburban character and appeals to buyers looking for larger properties. Additionally, with roughly 139 individuals per approved dwelling, the region exhibits density characteristics typical of a low density area. Demographic projections indicate that Valley View - Gilles Plains will add 1,216 inhabitants by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on ongoing construction volumes, the expansion of residential inventory should easily satisfy housing demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating growth above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 43 current infrastructure and development projects close to Valley View - Gilles Plains, worth an estimated $5.82 billion. 13 are already under construction and 8 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are critical factors influencing regional performance. A total of 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on the area. The key initiatives include Valley View Golf Course Residential Release (Stage 3 & 4), The Avenues at Valley View, Walkleys Road Corridor, and Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals, with the details of the most significant works listed below.
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Walkleys Road Corridor
The City of Salisbury's largest residential development, delivering around 220 homes on a former road corridor reserve at Ingle Farm. Housing types include traditional allotments, low-maintenance lots, townhouses and super lots for integrated development. The project includes two new streets, shared paths and bikeways, upgraded green streetscapes, stormwater detention basins with biofiltration, and a $2 million district-level playspace at Baloo Reserve. Targeting 6-Star Green Star Communities accreditation - the first in South Australia. Planning application lodged June 2024, with five civil construction stages.First stage civil works and land release are anticipated to commence in 2026, with full delivery expected by 2030.
Modbury Hospital Redevelopment Project
The $117 million major upgrade of Modbury Hospital includes a state-of-the-art Health Precinct with a brand-new Cancer Centre featuring 12 chemotherapy chairs, and a new Mental Health Precinct with 44 beds (24 mental health rehabilitation beds and a 20-bed older persons mental health unit). The project also delivers a new five-storey multi-deck car park with over 300 spaces, marking the re-introduction of cancer services to the hospital after a decade. Expected completion is December 2025.
Modbury Hospital Redevelopment
A $117 million expansion of Modbury Hospital featuring the new South Wing. The project delivered a Mental Health Precinct with a 24-bed rehabilitation unit and a 20-bed older persons unit, the North Eastern Cancer Centre with 12 chemotherapy chairs, and a five-storey multi-deck car park for over 300 vehicles. This redevelopment modernizes the facility to provide specialized care closer to home for Adelaide's north-eastern community.
Springbank Waters Residential Estate
A large, master-planned residential community completed in stages over two decades, featuring over 1,100 homes, wetlands, and parks. The final stage is delivering over 400 new homes and is currently under construction.
Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion - Stage 2 (Various Sites)
Established industrial precinct in Pooraka, Adelaide's inner north, originally developed by Australasian Property Developments as a 50,000 sqm greenfield site with commitments from Cavpower, Best Bar and Mechvac. The flagship 35-37 Maxwell Road estate (2.70ha, 7,917 sqm GLA) was acquired by Realside Ovest in 2022 as part of the Ovest Industrial Fund 2 and is now a fully leased asset. More recent additions across the precinct include a brand-new five-unit office/warehouse development at 17-21 Maxwell Road, which has since sold, and a recently completed warehouse at 23-25 Maxwell Road available for occupancy in April 2026.The precinct benefits from strong access to Main North Road, Port Wakefield Road, Grand Junction Road and the Northern Expressway, supporting continued employment growth in Adelaide's northern industrial corridor.
Roma Mitchell Secondary College Campus Expansion
Multi-million dollar expansion of Roma Mitchell Secondary College (located on the boundary of Hillcrest), delivering a new 2-court international-standard sports gymnasium, six new classrooms, teacher amenities, canteen, and cafeteria to accommodate an additional 180 students.
Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals
State and federal government project to electrify the 42km Gawler rail line from Adelaide CBD to Gawler, with 25kV AC overhead wiring, new signalling systems, upgrade of 14 stations, and activation of 13 pedestrian crossings. Electrified passenger services commenced June 2022. The complementary Ovingham Level Crossing Removal ($231M) replaced the high-risk Torrens Road crossing with a new overpass, public plaza and upgraded Ovingham Railway Station, completing in late 2023.
Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Staged upgrade and implementation of the Thorndon Park Master Plan in Paradise, SA. Completed works include the all-inclusive Super Playground (opened December 2022), car parking improvements, and Hamilton Terrace entrance upgrade. Stage 1 community consultation on the revised Draft Master Plan closed November 2025, with Council considering engagement outcomes at its 21 April 2026 meeting. Future projects under consideration include improved oval space, enhanced wetlands and lake edging, a revamped central plaza and kiosk, amphitheatre relocation, heritage building repurposing, and potential accommodation bays.
5,412 residents of Valley View - Gilles Plains are employed, from a labour force of 5,651. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 62.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,234, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Valley View - Gilles Plains is characterized by high skill levels and a strong presence in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.2% and estimated job growth of 0.8% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,412, with the local jobless rate standing 0.4% higher than the 3.8% recorded in Greater Adelaide. Labor force participation is also lower than the regional standard, sitting at 62.9% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Based on Census data, a modest 8.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. There is a notable local concentration in the transport, postal & warehousing sector, where employment is 1.3 times the regional average share. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up 5.9% of local employment compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Given the comparison between the Census working population and resident population, this heavily residential area appears to provide relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.8% while the total labor force expanded by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment expand by 4.2% and its labor force grow by 4.0%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. To better understand prospective labor requirements in Valley View - Gilles Plains, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these trajectories vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment profile indicates that local employment should rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Valley View - Gilles Plains is $1,469 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $690 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,278 a year against an average of $56,769. 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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Based on the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents of the Valley View - Gilles Plains SA2 recorded a median income of $51,278 and an average income of $56,769. These figures fall below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting these numbers for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $56,493 (median) and $62,542 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that personal, family, and household incomes in Valley View - Gilles Plains are modest, positioning the area between the 26th and 33rd percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show that the largest cohort comprises 35.3% of the local population (3,876 individuals) who earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the 31.8% in the same bracket regionally. Household financial pressure is significant, with residents retaining only 84.0% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Valley View - Gilles Plains had 3,916 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 8% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Valley View - Gilles Plains at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.1% separate houses and 11.9% alternative formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas the wider Adelaide metropolitan area recorded 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Valley View - Gilles Plains matched the Adelaide metropolitan average of 30.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (40.9%) or renting tenants (28.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,517, which is lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $320, matching the Adelaide metropolitan figure of $320.
Compared to national statistics, the area's mortgage payments are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Valley View - Gilles Plains counted 3,916 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 72.4%, consisting of couples with children (31.8%), couples without children (25.8%), and single parent households (13.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.6%, with single-person households representing 23.5% and group households making up 4.0% of the total. The median household size stands at 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.2% of adults in Valley View - Gilles Plains hold a university qualification, including 17.7% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,292 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 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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The educational profile of the area is distinct when compared to the wider region, as university qualification rates (27.2% of residents aged 15+) surpass the SA4 regional average of 19.8%, indicating a strong local commitment to tertiary study. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate studies (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training also holds a prominent position, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (22.9%). Enrolment rates are particularly high, with 28.8% of the local population engaged in formal studies.
This total includes 9.6% attending primary school, 6.2% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.1% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Valley View - Gilles Plains reaches 62 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport options shows 62 active stops within Valley View - Gilles Plains, consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 21 different routes, which together accommodate 1,996 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 172 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the neighborhood, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 85% and buses accounting for 12%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per dwelling.
A comparatively low 8.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 285 trips per day, which translates to roughly 32 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.7% of residents in Valley View - Gilles Plains report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 assessments by AreaSearch highlight notable difficulties for Valley View - Gilles Plains, particularly concerning mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions across both older and younger demographics, while the share of the population with private health insurance is low at roughly 48% (~5,227 individuals). This rate is below the 52.7% recorded across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 8.8% and 7.9% of the population, respectively, while 68.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health metrics for working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 17.1% of the population (1,878 people), which is lower than the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for older residents present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring the trends seen in the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.0% of Valley View - Gilles Plains residents were born overseas and 35.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.3%) and Australian (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Valley View - Gilles Plains exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 37.0% of residents born outside Australia and 35.7% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 39.8% of the local population. The most prominent statistical variance is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 5.9% of local residents compared to just 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three largest groups in Valley View - Gilles Plains are English ancestry at 22.3%, which is lower than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian ancestry at 20.0%, and Other ancestral lines at 16.5%, which is much higher than the regional average of 9.7%.
There are also notable differences in specific ethnic groups, with Indian heritage representing 6.2% of the local population (compared to 2.3% regionally), German heritage at 5.2% (compared to 5.1%), and Sri Lankan heritage at 0.6% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Valley View - Gilles Plains is 38. 27.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Valley View - Gilles Plains is 38, closely matching the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and aligning exactly with the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide averages, the local population has a higher concentration of people aged 35 - 44 (16.8%) and a lower share of people aged 65 - 74 (7.4%). Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased its share of the population from 15.0% to 16.8%, whereas the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 9.6% to 7.4%.
Demographic models indicate that the age profile in Valley View - Gilles Plains will shift notably by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 316 people (24%) from 1,298 to 1,615, while the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to decrease by 38 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Valley View - Gilles Plains
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 | Nov 2025 9 months ago all 1 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,504 at the 2021 Census → 10,983 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 (402031176). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.