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Virginia - Waterloo Corner has an estimated 9,328 residents, up from 5,693 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,635 people, or 63.9%. Growth has averaged 10.4% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 2,181 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 87.1% of that increase. Density is about 69 people per 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 calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Virginia - Waterloo Corner stands at approximately 9,328 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,635 residents (63.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count was 5,693 individuals. This expansion is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,799 along with 2,181 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 68 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and options for future projects. This growth rate of 63.9% since the 2021 census outpaced both Greater Adelaide and the state average of 7.5%, establishing the locality as a leader in regional population expansion.
The primary catalyst for this growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 87.1% of the population increase in recent times, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 details are absent, or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 (using 2021 data) are applied via a weighted aggregation method translating LGA growth to SA2 boundaries. Based on these demographic patterns, the locality is projected to undergo exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. The population is anticipated to grow by 4,888 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 16-year increase of 46.7%.
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2,088 new dwellings have been approved in Virginia - Waterloo Corner over the past five years, an average of 417 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 45 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 370 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 404, 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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Development approvals in Virginia - Waterloo Corner have averaged approximately 417 residential units per year, amounting to 2,088 home approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 371 during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 1.6 new residents added per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, supply and demand within the market remain well balanced, helping to maintain stable conditions, while the average construction value of these new dwellings stands at $281,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $68.6 million in the current financial year, demonstrating substantial commercial development activity.
Compared on a per-capita basis to Greater Adelaide, Virginia - Waterloo Corner records 273.0% more new residential approvals, ensuring a wide selection for prospective buyers. This level of building activity is significantly higher than the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence in the local market. The mix of new construction consists of 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, which preserves the historically low-density profile of the neighborhood and focuses on family-oriented residences. With a ratio of roughly 15 people for every housing approval, the locality displays typical characteristics of an expanding growth corridor. Projections indicate that the population of Virginia - Waterloo Corner will increase by 4,359 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. The current pace of construction suggests that the supply of new housing will easily satisfy this demand, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Virginia - Waterloo Corner, worth an estimated $11.8 billion. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.9 billion. 49 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 strategies, and development updates have a significant impact on neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 51 projects likely to influence the local area. Principal developments include Riverlea Estate (Buckland Park Township), Virginia Grove, Virginia Park Estate, and the Mitolo Headquarters Expansion, with key details for the most significant projects listed below.
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Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility (DMMF)
A 200 million AUD state-of-the-art defence aviation hub located adjacent to RAAF Base Edinburgh. The facility features a four-bay hangar spanning 240 metres in length, 60 metres in width, and 25 metres in height. It is designed for deep maintenance and modification of Boeing 737-variant aircraft, including the RAAF P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail fleets. The project reached the lock-up stage in late 2025 with the installation of four 48-metre-wide hangar doors and remains on track for completion in mid-2026.
Riverlea Estate (Buckland Park Township)
South Australia's largest master-planned community, covering 1,340ha and planned to deliver 12,000 homes for over 40,000 residents. As of May 2026, The Palms Shopping Village is in final fit-out for a mid-2026 opening, including a Coles supermarket and 25 specialty stores. Xavier College construction has reached Level 3, tracking for a Term 1 2027 opening. Civil works are active across multiple stages with settlements for several new precincts scheduled for mid-to-late 2026.
The Palms Shopping Village
The Palms Shopping Village is the first major retail and convenience hub for the masterplanned Riverlea community. Spanning over 10,000 square metres, it features a full-line 3,500sqm Coles supermarket, Liquorland, Priceline Pharmacy, Paisley Park Early Learning Centre, Anytime Fitness, an outdoor alfresco dining precinct with cafes and restaurants, and over 25 specialty shops and services supported by parking for more than 400 vehicles.
Riverlea Masterplanned Community
A major $3 billion masterplanned residential development spanning 1,300 hectares near Macdonald Park. The project will deliver 12,000 homes for 40,000 residents, alongside 450 hectares of open space, 40 hectares of artificial lakes, four school sites, and multiple retail hubs.
Virginia Township Expansion
Expansion of the Virginia township under the Playford Growth Area Structure Plan, proposing up to 580 hectares to the north, west and south of the existing township for rezoning and development. The growth area is bounded by Angle Vale Road to the north, Port Wakefield Road to the west, and the Old Port Wakefield / Port Wakefield Road intersection to the south, and includes the existing Industry (Virginia) Zone land on Nash Road. The plan aims to accommodate future population and employment growth for the cities of Playford and Salisbury, positioning the Northern Adelaide Plains as a hub for intensive food production alongside new residential land.
Eyre at Penfield Estate
A 124-hectare master-planned residential community directly adjacent to Munno Para West featuring 1,775 home sites, neighbourhood parks, Eyre District Sports Complex, Eyre Shopping Village with Drakes Supermarket, and dedicated cycling and walking paths.
Northern Suburbs High School at Eyre
State-of-the-art Year 7-12 school with capacity for 1,300 students on a 10-hectare site at the corner of Andrews and Petherton Roads, Eyre. Construction is now underway, with the school due to open at the start of 2028. Facilities will include contemporary learning spaces across design, arts, technology and science, a health, fitness and performing arts centre, sports fields and hardcourts. Architecture is a collaboration between Swanbury Penglase Architects and Brown Falconer. The project supports the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan (GARP), which details 82,000 new homes to be built in the Outer North over the next 30 years, and forms part of the Malinauskas Government's 20-Year Infrastructure Plan for Public Education and Care.
Edinburgh North Retail Convenience Hub
A convenience retail and fast-food hub being developed by Leyton Property at Edinburgh North. The approved development includes Hungry Jack's, KFC, an additional drive-thru food outlet, a national retail tenancy and supporting car parking. A previously proposed childcare centre was removed from the approved scheme. Construction was expected to commence in early 2026 with opening targeted for later in 2026.
3,611 residents of Virginia - Waterloo Corner are employed, from a labour force of 3,789. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 54.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 10,630, about 114% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 displays a balanced mix of professional and vocational roles across diverse sectors, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.7% and steady employment conditions over the previous year. In March 2026, 3,611 local residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 0.9% higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%, while the workforce participation rate of 54.1% sits well below the Greater Adelaide level of 66.6%. The Census recorded that a low proportion of residents (12.0%) worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality is highly specialized in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which has a employment share 11.6 times higher than the regional average. In contrast, health care & social assistance is less common locally, accounting for 12.7% of jobs compared to the regional representation of 17.7%. A ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident was recorded at the Census, indicating a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force expanded by 1.0% while employment fell by 0.2%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2% and the labor force expand by 4.0%, leading to a decrease of 0.2 percentage points. Employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Virginia - Waterloo Corner. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation across different industries. Applying these sector-specific growth expectations to the local industry mix suggests that employment in Virginia - Waterloo Corner could rise by 5.4% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Virginia - Waterloo Corner is $1,387 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $709 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,216 a year against an average of $61,003. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Virginia - Waterloo Corner SA2 have a median income of $54,216 and an average income of $61,003. These figures sit below national averages, and compare to a median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $59,730 for the median and $67,207 for the average in March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in the lower bands for Virginia - Waterloo Corner, ranking between the 27th and 30th percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 32.6% of the population (3,040 people), closely matching the regional rate of 31.8%. After housing costs are met, 85.3% of income remains, which ranks in the 29th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Virginia - Waterloo Corner had 2,069 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. 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 dwelling mix in Virginia - Waterloo Corner at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.8% detached houses and 6.2% other housing types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metropolitan area. The home ownership rate in Virginia - Waterloo Corner was significantly higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average at 42.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (43.9%) or rented (14.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,600 was above the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, whereas the median weekly rent was $300, compared to the metropolitan average of $320.
Compared to national statistics, mortgage costs in Virginia - Waterloo Corner are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Virginia - Waterloo Corner counted 2,069 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,390 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 27% 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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Family households make up the majority of homes at 70.9%, which includes 31.5% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 8.9% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.1%, consisting of single-person households at 27.0% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the Greater Adelaide average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.5% of adults in Virginia - Waterloo Corner hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 425 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in the area present challenges, with university qualification rates at 12.5%, which is well below the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a potential focus area for local educational initiatives. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 35.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.2% and certificates at 27.7%. Educational enrollment rates are high, with 27.1% of the population participating in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 10.9% in primary schooling, 6.1% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Virginia - Waterloo Corner means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit analysis indicates there are 47 active bus stops operating in Virginia - Waterloo Corner. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, which provide a total of 70 weekly passenger trips. Transit accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 832 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 93% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A low percentage of residents (12.0%) worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances. Service patterns show an average of 10 daily trips across all transit routes, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trip per individual bus stop.
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66.7% of residents in Virginia - Waterloo Corner report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, Virginia - Waterloo Corner shows favorable health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common ailments in the general population, though rates are higher than the national average among older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 49% of the population (~4,589 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported medical conditions, affecting 9.2% and 8.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 66.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
Health indicators for the working-age cohort are generally average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.4% of the population (1,718 people), and while health outcomes for seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than the statistics for the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.1% of Virginia - Waterloo Corner residents were born overseas and 28.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.5%) and Australian (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Virginia - Waterloo Corner displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 29.1% of the population born outside Australia and 28.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.0% of residents. The most notable religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 9.0% of the local population, significantly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%. Regarding family heritage based on parents' country of birth, the three largest groups in Virginia - Waterloo Corner are English at 25.5%, Australian at 23.3%, and Other at 9.6%.
There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Vietnamese heritage is highly represented at 6.9% of the population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Italian heritage at 7.6% (compared to 5.2%), and Greek heritage at 3.6% (compared to 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Virginia - Waterloo Corner is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.2% 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 37 years in Virginia - Waterloo Corner is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 18.6%, while the 15 - 24 age group is underrepresented at 9.7%. Data since the 2021 Census shows the community has grown younger, with the median age falling 1.4 years from 38 to 37. Key changes include the 35 to 44 age cohort increasing from 11.9% to 14.3% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group rising from 16.9% to 18.6%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort decreased from 11.7% to 9.4% and the 65 to 74 group fell from 11.6% to 9.8%. By 2041, significant changes in age structure are anticipated, led by the 35 to 44 age group which is projected to grow by 59% (783 people), rising from 1,332 to 2,116.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Virginia - Waterloo Corner
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 26 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 Aug 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 — 2,181 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,693 at the 2021 Census → 9,328 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 (402021035). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.