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Walkerville has an estimated 8,696 residents, up from 8,023 at the 2021 Census — a change of 673 people, or 8.4%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,464 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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AreaSearch evaluations place the resident count of Walkerville at approximately 8,696 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 8,023 individuals tallied in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 673 people (8.4%). This demographic shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,673 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 30 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With a resultant density of 2,463 persons per square kilometer, Walkerville sits within the highest quartile among all national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Its post-2021 census growth trajectory of 8.4% outpaced both the broader state and the SA3 area (7.7%), establishing the locality as an area growth leader.
Overseas migration served as the core catalyst for these gains, effectively accounting for all recent population expansion. Population modelling utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) across individual SA2 zones. For outlying years post-2032 or areas not captured in that release, projections draw upon the SA State Government's 2023 age-cohort LGA/Regional figures (based on 2021 figures), applying a weighted aggregation methodology to bridge LGA trends down to SA2 boundaries. Anticipated demographic trajectories position the locality above the national median for statistical areas, with expectations of adding 1,294 persons through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP baselines, translating to an overall expansion of 14.6% across the 16 years.
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354 new dwellings have been approved in Walkerville over the past five years, an average of 70 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 71 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building authorisations in Walkerville have averaged approximately 70 units annually, accumulating to 354 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Matching this against an average intake of 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the local construction pace aligns well with demographic needs to sustain market equilibrium. Furthermore, completed dwellings command an average value of $735,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium housing products. Alongside residential additions, $20.7 million in commercial approvals has been recorded during this financial year, illustrating consistent non-residential investment.
Per-capita building activity in Walkerville outstrips Greater Adelaide by 19.0% over the 5 year period, offering buyer variety while underpinning local property values. Recent approvals comprise 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This tilt toward compact dwellings creates more attainable price points and appeals to downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. It also marks an evolution from the established structural base (currently 66.0% houses), signaling a tightening supply of greenfield allotments, shifting lifestyle preferences, and heightened demand for diversified dwelling options. A metric of approximately 169 people per approval characterizes Walkerville as an expanding urban precinct. Demographic projections suggest that Walkerville will add 1,271 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories appear well-positioned to satisfy this incoming demand, providing advantageous purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating growth above baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Walkerville, worth an estimated $9 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.61 billion. 13 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Capital works, major planning frameworks, and local infrastructure projects serve as key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 18 initiatives likely to influence the local area. Notable projects include The Buckingham, Prospect Corner, North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment, and Skyline North Adelaide, with significant developments outlined in detail below.
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Walkerville Sports Club & Levi Oval Redevelopment
Major community sporting infrastructure renewal comprising an $8 million modernization of the Walkerville Sports Club facility alongside an $800,000 upgrade to Levi Oval playing fields and public amenities.
Prospect Corner
Prospect Corner is a Renewal SA masterplanned housing development on the former Kaufland site at 250B Churchill Road, Prospect. The 2.36 ha community will deliver 208 homes, including 108 architect-designed townhouses and two apartment buildings with 100 affordable rental apartments. Civil works and the central reserves were completed in late 2025, first residents have moved in, the first apartment building was completed in Q4 2025, the second apartment building was targeting completion in April 2026, and townhouse delivery continues toward overall completion in 2028.The project includes at least 55% affordable housing, Payinthi Reserve, Parkana Reserve, a community garden, BBQ facilities, outdoor gym, nature play, tree planting, and direct access to Islington Railway Station.
Skyline North Adelaide
Approved luxury apartment redevelopment beside the Lion Hotel, retaining and conserving the state heritage listed former Old Lion Brewery malthouse. The project, marketed as Skyline North Adelaide, comprises an eight-storey mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial/office space, 35 three and four bedroom residences, communal facilities, basement parking, a roof deck swimming pool and spa, landscaping and heritage conservation works.
TK Shutter Reserve Clubrooms & Facilities Upgrade
Redevelopment and construction of modern sports clubrooms, unisex change rooms, and spectator facilities at TK Shutter Reserve. The project provides upgraded community amenities supporting local soccer and sporting clubs within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre Redevelopment
A $60 million redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre into a modern aquatic leisure facility featuring a 10-lane 50m outdoor pool, two indoor pools, a 14-metre tall tower with waterslides, and a zero-depth waterplay area.
Felixstow (Aldersgate) Intergenerational Community Precinct
Masterplanned intergenerational community urban renewal project by Uniting Communities. The 2.3-hectare site will feature up to 130 dwellings including build-to-rent apartments, affordable housing, disability units, and independent living units across buildings up to 6 storeys, alongside aged care, allied health services, educational establishments, and the restored heritage-listed Forsyth House.
North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment
A $45 million SA Government redevelopment of the North Adelaide Public Golf Course into a world-class public golf and recreation precinct, and the exclusive home of LIV Golf in Australia through 2031. Designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, the project delivers a new 18-hole Championship Course, driving range, mini golf course and executive short course, with expanded walking and riding trails. The SA Government passed the North Adelaide Public Golf Course Act 2025 to take control of the site from the City of Adelaide.Works formally commenced April 27 2026, with the south course being upgraded first. The original City of Adelaide and Commercial & General Links Precinct mixed-use masterplan (residential, aged care, hotel) has been superseded by this state-led initiative.
The Buckingham
A $200 million mixed-use precinct behind the former Buckingham Arms Hotel in Gilberton. The project will feature a 10-storey apartment complex with 130 residential and 56 short-stay apartments, 1230 square metres of ground-floor retail space, 20 affordable housing units, and 13 NDIS-compatible apartments. Amenities include a swimming pool, golf simulator, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, private function room, and wine room. The heritage-listed Buckingham Arms Hotel will be restored as a food and beverage destination. The building will be fully electric with rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations.Construction is expected to create up to 200 jobs.
4,652 residents of Walkerville are employed, from a labour force of 4,792. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,565, about 87% 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 labour force in Walkerville exhibits strong educational credentials and substantial representation within professional disciplines, paired with a jobless rate of merely 2.9% and a 5.1% estimated employment growth over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,652, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.9% below the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide, with local participation aligning closely with the regional benchmark of 66.4%. Census figures recorded 15.5% of working residents based at home, though this metric reflects prevailing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors for local workers comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
Specialisation is notably pronounced within health care & social assistance, where local employment concentration is 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, construction represents a smaller share locally at 5.5% versus 8.7% across the wider region. Comparing the Census resident workforce against local workplace counts highlights the predominantly residential fabric of the suburb, which generates limited local employment capacity. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM indicators demonstrates concurrent 5.1% rises across both total employment and the broader labour force during the 12-month period, preserving a steady unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide registered a 4.2% lift in employment and a 4.0% increase in the labour force, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. For forward-looking perspectives, national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 outline broader industry expectations across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge considerably. Translating these industry benchmarks onto the resident occupational profile indicates potential local employment gains of 7.5% over five years and 15.2% over ten years (a weighted illustrative model that does not incorporate bespoke local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Walkerville is $2,052 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,001 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,065 a year against an average of $109,987. The average runs 72% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO tax figures at postcode level for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the Walkerville SA2 earned a median income of $64,065 and an average income of $109,987. These metrics stand far above national norms and significantly outpace Greater Adelaide counterparts of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Accounting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $70,580 for median income and $121,173 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures in Census returns, local earnings sit around the 73rd percentile nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 26.2% of residents (2,278 individuals), mirroring the wider regional proportion of 31.8%. Economic affluence is highlighted by 35.5% of households collecting weekly incomes above $3,000, underpinning elevated discretionary expenditure. After meeting shelter expenses, households retain 87.7% of their earnings, underscoring solid financial resilience and placing the locality in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Walkerville had 3,184 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 12% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that the housing profile of Walkerville consists of 65.8% houses alongside 34.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and other configurations), contrasting with 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide metro. Outright ownership in Walkerville stood at 42.6%, materially higher than the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties accounting for 28.9% and rental arrangements making up 28.5%. The local median monthly mortgage repayment reached $2,167 compared to $1,562 across Adelaide metro, while median weekly rent was $380 versus $320 regionally. On a countrywide basis, Walkerville monthly mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Walkerville counted 3,184 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,451 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations account for 66.2% of local residences, consisting of couples without children (29.8%), couples with children (28.1%), and single parent households (7.3%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 33.8%, led by single-person dwellings at 30.0% and group households at 3.8%. The area records an average household size of 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.6% of adults in Walkerville hold a university qualification, including 30.1% with a bachelor degree and 14.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 12.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,391 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,140 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 profiles in Walkerville substantially exceed regional baselines, with 48.6% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared against 25.7% across SA and 28.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. This elevated credential base positions the suburb favorably for white-collar and knowledge-focused careers. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 30.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational accreditations account for 21.9% of persons aged 15+, comprising certificates (12.1%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 29.0% of the population enrolled in education.
This proportion includes 8.6% undertaking tertiary degrees, 8.4% attending primary school, and 7.7% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Walkerville reaches 42 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Public transit infrastructure in Walkerville comprises 42 operational stops accommodating local bus connections. These facilities are served across 29 individual routes, generating 2,608 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with average walking distances to the nearest stop standing at 175 meters. Reflecting the predominantly residential character of the suburb, outbound commuting predominates, with private vehicles accounting for 84% of trips and buses serving 9%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.3 per dwelling. In addition, 15.5% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Across all transit lines, trip frequency averages 372 trips per day, translating to roughly 62 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.3% of residents in Walkerville report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 indicate positive outcomes across Walkerville, characterized by low mortality rates and minimal incidence of chronic illness across both younger and older age brackets. Private health insurance participation is remarkably high, covering approximately 75% of the total population (6,548 people), well above the 52.7% recorded in Greater Adelaide and the nationwide rate of 55.7%. Prevalent medical diagnoses within the suburb include arthritis (affecting 7.9% of residents) and mental health conditions (affecting 6.4%), whereas 71.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Adelaide figure of 67.9%.
Working-age cohorts show minimal rates of chronic disease. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 23.9% of residents (2,080 people), exceeding the Greater Adelaide share of 19.1%. Health metrics among older age groups remain strong, tracking on par with national benchmarks across the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.6% of Walkerville residents were born overseas and 24.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.6%) and Australian (18.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Walkerville ranks well above regional norms, with 30.6% of the population born overseas and 24.1% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 48.1% of the community. Hinduism exhibits the most pronounced local concentration, accounting for 3.7% of residents relative to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental lineage (country of birth of parents), English ancestry is the most common at 25.6%, followed by Australian ancestry at 18.5%, and Other backgrounds at 9.0%. Several other cultural heritages demonstrate higher concentrations in Walkerville than regional averages: Italian accounts for 6.6% (versus 5.2% regionally), Greek represents 3.2% (versus 2.0%), and Vietnamese stands at 1.7% (versus 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Walkerville is 44, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.7% 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 demographic profile of Walkerville leans noticeably toward mature age brackets. As of updated estimates for August 2026, older residents and retirees aged 65+ make up 23.9% of the population compared to 19.1% across Greater Adelaide, while younger to mid-career adults aged 25 - 44 represent 24.5% versus 28.9% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 44 as at August 2026, slightly lower than the 45 recorded in the 2021 Census, but exceeding the Greater Adelaide Census median of 39 by 5 years and the national Census figure of 38.
Since the Census, the proportion of mature adults and younger retirees aged 45 - 64 reduced from 25.6% to an estimated 23.5%. Projections to 2041 anticipate that seniors and retirees will drive future expansion, increasing by 541 residents (26%) to reach a total of 2,622.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Walkerville
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,023 at the 2021 Census → 8,696 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (401061022). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.